Tomatoes of unusual color, namely, black, are becoming increasingly popular. One of these types will be discussed in our article, this is a guest from Japan, it is called “Black Truffle”. It has many interesting qualities and characteristics.
If you are interested in this tomato, we are pleased to present you with useful information on this topic. Read in our article a complete description of the variety, its characteristics and characteristics of cultivation.
Tomatoes Black Truffle: variety description
The Black Truffle is an indeterminate hybrid, a standard bush. It belongs to medium-early types of tomatoes, it takes 105-115 days from transplanting to ripening of the first fruits. It has good resistance to major diseases, and can also resist harmful organisms. It is recommended by experts for cultivation as in an open ground, and in greenhouse shelters.
After the fruits have reached varietal maturity, they turn a purple color. Tomatoes are not very large and in the mass reach 250 grams, but more often less, about 180-200 grams. In shape, they are pear-shaped. The dry matter content of 5-7%, the number of chambers 5-6. Harvested fruits can be stored for a long time.
As we said above, a variety of truffles has several varieties that differ in color, for example, a tomato Japanese truffle pink.
Tomatoes of this variety are the result of the work of Japanese scientists. In Russia began to appear in the late 90s, received registration as a variety for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses in 2001. Since then, the Japanese Black Truffle tomato has been a success with gardeners and farmers due to its high varietal qualities.
Specifications
The Black Truffle tomato loves light and heat very much, so if you grow it in the open field, the south of Russia is suitable for this. Regions such as Crimea, Astrakhan Oblast and the North Caucasus will be ideal for this type of tomato. In greenhouse shelters can be grown in areas of the middle band. It does not affect the yield.
Having not only excellent appearance, these fruits taste great, they are very good for fresh consumption. They can also be used for conservation, they are ideal for this due to their size. For the manufacture of juices and pastes they are almost never used, since the pulp is dense due to the high content of solids.
This type of tomato has a good yield, with proper care and good conditions from one plant you can get up to 5-6 kg of fruits. When planting scheme 2 bush per square. m goes 10-12 kg.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Among the undoubted advantages of tomato Black Truffle celebrate:
- resistance to diseases and harmful insects;
- high taste qualities;
- keeping fruit
Of the disadvantages noted:
- capriciousness to light and temperature conditions;
- weak branches require mandatory garters;
- requirements for fertilizers.
Features of growing
The main feature of the "Black Truffle" is the color of its fruits. Another feature of these tomatoes is that they are especially rich in vitamins of groups B, K and PP, this is a very valuable quality for those who need a special diet after their illness. Also, the features should include a high resistance to diseases and parasites.
The branches of this variety often break due to the severity of the fruit, so they need garters. Shrub should be formed in 2 stalks. The Black Truffle responds very well to supplements containing phosphorus and potassium.
Diseases and pests
The most likely disease of tomato Japanese Truffle is the top rot of tomatoes. With her struggling reducing the nitrogen content in the soil, and the calcium content at the same time increase. Also effective measures will increase the irrigation and spraying of affected plants with calcium nitrate solution.
The second most common disease is brown spotting. For its prevention and treatment it is necessary to reduce watering and adjust the temperature. Of the pests of this type of tomato susceptible to the Colorado potato beetle, it can cause irreparable damage to the plant. These insects are harvested by hand, after which the plants are treated with the drug "Prestige". With slugs struggle loosening the soil, sprinkling pepper and ground mustard, about 1 teaspoon per square meter. m
There are no particular difficulties in the care of this tomato. It is enough to observe the light and temperature regimes. Good luck and good harvests.
