Productivity, characteristics and description of the blueberry tomato variety
Tomato Blueberry is an innovative tomato variety with a unique blueberry fruit color. Tomatoes of this variety differ from their relatives in rich dark blue - black color.
The fruits acquired such an unusual color due to the presence of special purple pigments in their composition. But these varieties differ not only in color from their red relatives. Such tomatoes contain an anthocyanin substance, it is anthocyanins that give the fruits a very unusual color. These substances are found in large quantities in fruits such as blueberries, eggplants, black currants.
Anthocyanins get into tomatoes in two ways:
- Through genetic engineering.
- By selection, by natural selection.
Our blueberry tomato variety, fortunately, has nothing to do with genetically modified foods. We owe the development of this variety to breeders from the United States and, separately, to Jim Myers from the University of Oregon, who used the variety as the basis for this variety. tomato indigo rose... The result is a variety very similar to Indigo Rose, but with larger fruits.
A feature of this tomato is its very useful composition, as well as an excellent sweet taste due to the presence of a high sugar content in it.
Useful properties of this variety
Blueberry tomato has a whole range of useful substances, these are:
- A huge amount of antioxidants that cleanse the body from the inside.
- Anthocyanins strengthen the human immune system, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, and are an excellent prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
- Vitamin A in the fruit perfectly strengthens vision.
- Lycopene is an excellent prevention of malignant neoplasms.
The advantage of this variety is also its unpretentiousness in care and resistance to various kinds of pests and diseases.
Characteristics of this varietal variety
This blueberry tomato belongs to the early maturing varieties. It is an indeterminate variety.
The bushes are quite tall and require binding and pinching. The leafiness is medium, the leaves are rich green. On the branches, simple and long brushes are formed, which, as it were, droop down. 6-8 fruits are formed on the brushes. At the initial stage of ripening, the fruits are green and do not differ from ordinary red tomato varieties. But, in the process of ripening, the fruits acquire a maroon color with a bright blue tint. Fruits of the correct rounded shape, weighing 140-180 grams.
The yield is high. The first ripe vegetables are harvested 90-100 days after planting.
The declared description of this variety indicates the high resistance of tomatoes to various diseases and pests.
This tomato is suitable for fresh consumption as well as for processing. It is used in the kitchen like ordinary varieties of tomatoes, in the preparation of various dishes, juices, ketchups, sauces. Fruits are perfect for conservation.
Also, the set of declared characteristics of such a tomato indicates its unpretentiousness in growing and care, as well as excellent transportable capabilities.
How to grow
The cultivation of this variety takes place according to the standard scheme. It is an excellent variety for cultivation in the open field and in the greenhouse.
At the initial stage, the seeds are sown for seedlings. When the first true leaf appears, they dive into separate containers. And after the appearance of several real leaves, you can safely plant seedlings in open soil.
Important to remember! Tomatoes are planted in open soil after the retreat of spring frosts.
To get the harvest earlier, you can plant tomatoes in the greenhouse.
Tomato care consists of natural measures such as watering, weeding, loosening, weeding, and fertilizing as needed.
Tomato variety Blueberry will delight you and your loved ones not only with a very unusual color, but also with excellent taste.
