Tomatoes "Black Cluster" on a branch resemble a bunch of black currants in an increased size.
Separately, the fruits are similar to plum. I would definitely try.
The Black Cluster is the result of the long work of our compatriots breeders with the help of foreign scientists. It is not included in the State Register of the Russian Federation.
Black Cluster Tomato: variety description
Tomatoes "Black Cluster" are a hybrid of the first generation F1
Suitable for growing in greenhouse conditions and open ground with insulation in case of cold weather.
As you know, the seeds of hybrids can not be used for growing the next year.
Plant indeterminate, not a standard bush type. Plant height not higher than 150 cm.
Stem thick, strong, strongly curly, well lined, has several brushes (simple) with a lot of fruit.
Root system well developed in all directions without deepening.
Leaves not peculiar to tomatoes of a diamond shape, dark green color, wrinkled structure without pubescence.
Inflorescence simple, intermediate, laid over the 7th sheet, then - through one sheet. From one inflorescence, clusters of more than 10 fruits are obtained.
According to the degree of maturation "Black Cluster" is an early maturing variety vegetative period lasts about 80 days (from the emergence of seedlings to fruit ripening).
It is well resistant to all known diseases.
Despite the small size of the fruit, there is excellent yield due to the amount - about 6 kg per plant. Productivity is good also at open cultivation.
Advantages and disadvantages
The disadvantage of some consider the taste - does not look like a "tomato", some consider, on the contrary, the taste of dignity. There are also different opinions about color.
It has advantages:
- high yield
- unpretentiousness
- fast maturation
- disease resistance.
A special feature is the color of the fruit., Black Cluster is the only variety that has truly black fruit. The plant color is much darker than usual.
Fruit characteristics
Fruits tomatoes grade "Black Bunch" the following:
- Fruit shape - low-ribbed, round, with a diameter of 5 cm,
- average weight about 50 - 70 g
- The skin is smooth, dense, thin.
- The pulp is of medium density, fleshy, in color - dark red.
- The color of immature fruits is dark green, with time it begins to turn pink, then turn blue with the appearance of dark blue spots. The mature fruit has a dark purple, “eggplant” color and appears soft.
- A little seed, cameras 1-2.
- The amount of dry matter is large.
Gardeners celebrate the unusual taste of tomatoes - sweet with hints of plum fruit. It is considered a universal variety.
Use fresh cocktail fruits - in salads, sandwiches, and after heat treatment - in hot dishes. In preservation, no cracking of the fruits is noted. For juice are not suitable in large-scale production standards. Tomato paste or sauces will be exquisite with an unusual aftertaste.
It is stored for a long time because of its density, it transports transportation well.
A photo
Further you can get acquainted with the photo of the Black Grape tomato variety:
Features of growing
Grown throughout the territory of the Russian Federation and near the lying countries.
Seeds are disinfected in a solution of potassium permanganate, sown in March to a depth of about 2 cm in rows, with a distance between them of 2 cm. The temperature during germination should be at least 25 degrees.
The pick is done when 3 well-developed sheets appear. Picks are carried out in a container of about 300 ml. Possible fertilizing seedlings with mineral fertilizer.
At the age of about 50 days, when the frost will pass, the seedlings are planted in a permanent place.
It is necessary to form a bush in one stem, pasynkovanie - every 10 days.
Feeding on schedule.
Tying - according to the situation (individual supports).
Conclusion
Tomatoes variety "Black Cluster" suitable garden-exclusives. Newly sounding notes of tomatoes will be a highlight in the dishes.
