The attention of all fans will attract a tomato, which is resistant to weather surprises, which is very important, especially in the middle zone.
This the variety is called "Bull's forehead" and besides his unpretentiousness and perseverance, he will still delight you with his productivity. Read more in our article.
Tomato Bull forehead variety description
This variety of tomatoes grows well both in unprotected soil and in greenhouse shelters. It has good resistance to major diseases of tomatoes and harmful insects.
After the fruits have reached their varietal maturity, they acquire a bright red color. In shape, they are round, slightly flattened. The weight of the fetus ranges from 150-400 grams, in some cases it can reach 600 grams.
The largest fruits appear at the beginning of the fruiting season. The amount of dry matter contained in the fruit does not exceed 6%. The number of cameras 5-6.
Harvested fruits can not be stored for a long time and it is difficult to tolerate transportation. It is better to eat them immediately or let them be recycled.
Country of breeding and year of registration
The variety of tomatoes Bull forehead was bred in Russia in 1995. State registration as a variety recommended for greenhouses and unprotected soil, received in 1997. And for many years now it has been very popular among summer residents. Farmers do not like this type of tomato very much, as it is not stored for a long time.
In which regions it is better to grow
This type of tomato grows very well in the southern regions, if grown in open ground. It may give a good harvest in the middle lane, but for a guaranteed high yield it is better to cover it with a film. In the northern areas it is grown in greenhouses.
Way to use
The fruits of tomato "Bull's forehead" are good fresh, the fruits are dense, fleshy and very tasty. Tomatoes that are smaller are well suited for preservation, and those that are larger - for barrel salting. Juices and pastes are very tasty, thanks to a good combination of sugars and acids.
Yield varieties
With good care, the bushes of this plant can give 8-9 kg per bush.With a recommended planting density of 2 plants per square. m goes up to 18 kg. This is a pretty good result, although not a record.
A photo
The photo shows the Bull Bull's tomatoes:
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of this variety note:
- good temperature tolerance;
- unpretentiousness;
- high yield;
- tolerance of moisture deficiency;
- resistance to diseases.
Tomato bull forehead characteristic and cultivation
The main feature of the bullseye tomato is its unpretentiousness and ability to give a good harvest even in difficult conditions. It should also be noted its high taste.
The trunk of the bush needs a garter, and the branches are in props, this will help prevent the branches breaking off under the weight of the fruit.
Diseases and pests
"Bull's forehead" needs more prevention because it has a very good resistance to fungal diseases.
Compliance with watering, lighting and timely ventilation will help you avoid diseases.
The most common pests of this species are moths, moths and sawflies, the drug Lepidocide will be effective against them.
The sucker miner also often affects this variety, and Bison should be used against it. Under the conditions of greenhouse shelters, the main enemy of all tomatoes is the whitefly greenhouse. The drug "Confidor" is successfully used against it.
Bull's forehead tomatoes will not cause difficulties even for an inexperienced gardener. This variety will bring a great harvest even in difficult conditions, if the weather brings "surprises". Successes you in growing tomatoes.
Useful video
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