Dark tomatoes differ in original appearance and excellent taste. Bright representative of the category - Brown sugar.
The variety is fully consistent with the name, the tomatoes of rich chocolate color are sweet, fragrant, ideal for making juices, canning or fresh.
Tomato Brown Sugar variety description
Brown Sugar is a late-ripening, dark-fruited variety characterized by good yield.
From the emergence of seedlings to the ripening of the first fruits, at least 120 days pass.
The bush is indeterminate, in greenhouses it grows up to 2-2.5 m, in the open field the plants are more compact.
The formation of green mass is moderate, the fruits ripen with brushes of 3-5 pieces. Productivity is good, from 1 square. m plantings can be collected 6-7 kg of tomatoes.
Fruits are medium-sized, even, claret-brown, medium size. Weight 120-150 g, the shape is perfectly round, without ribbing.
The flesh is very juicy, low seed, pleasant rich-sweet taste.
The skin is glossy, protecting the fruit from cracking. Tomatoes contain high amount of sugar and valuable trace elements, they are great for baby or diet food.
Origin and Application
Tomato variety Brown Sugar bred by Russian breeders, intended for cultivation in greenhouses, film shelters or open ground. Collected fruits are kept welltransportation is possible.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Among main advantages varieties:
- high taste of fruits;
- excellent yield;
- cold resistance;
- resistance to major diseases.
There are practically no shortcomings.
Features of growing
Seeds are sown with a depth of 1.5-2 cm. After planting, the soil is sprayed with warm water, then covered with a film for better germination. In the room where the seedlings are located, a stable temperature of 23-25 degrees is maintained.
After germination, the temperature can be lowered by 2-3 degrees. Young plants move closer to the light. After the appearance of the first true leaves of the tomatoes dive in separate pots, and then fed with liquid complex fertilizer.
Water the seedlings need 1 time in 5 days, with warm soft water, rain, settled or boiled. Recommended temper seedlingstaking it out to the open air.
Transplantation to a permanent place of residence begins closer to mid-May. On 1 square. m can accommodate 3 small bush. In the wells before planting laid dry mineral fertilizers or wood ash (not more than 1 tbsp. spoons).
After planting plants are attached to the supports. Plants are formed in 1 stalk, stepchildren and lower leaves are removed. The ovaries are formed before frosts, the last fruits are broken even green, they successfully ripen at home.
Pests and Diseases: Control and Prevention
Brown Sugar Tomato is fairly resistant to viral and fungal diseases.
However, preventive measures are necessary, they will protect young tomatoes, significantly increasing yields.
The soil in the greenhouse is replaced annually, for greater safety, it is recommended to shed the soil with a hot solution of potassium permanganate.
Plantings are sprayed with phytosporin or other non-toxic bio-drug.
Among insect pests, aphid causes particular problems. It is destroyed with a warm solution of water and laundry soap.
Spider mite can be removed using the celandine solution or industrial insecticide. Processing is carried out 2-3 times. Spraying with water solution of liquid ammonia will help to get rid of slugs.
Brown sugar Perfect for experienced gardeners and beginners. It is easy to care for tomatoes, with timely fertilizing and proper watering, they are pleased with a bountiful harvest.