Description of the Bullseye tomato variety and its characteristics
Tomato "Bullseye" is a mid-early indeterminate variety intended for cultivation mainly indoors.
Agrotechnics
Seedlings of the "Bull's Eye" variety are sown, as a rule, 2 months before planting in the main place. It is recommended to place no more than 3 plants on one square meter of the plot. The bush is tall, can reach 2 meters in height, therefore it requires a garter to a support and pinching. To achieve maximum results, experts advise to form it into 2-3 stems.
Basic tomato care activities include the following:
- regular watering with warm water;
- timely removal of weeds;
- periodic loosening of the soil;
- treatment with the drug "Ordan" for the prevention of diseases.
The first treatment with "Ordan" is recommended to be done at the stage of 4-6 true leaves, the subsequent ones - with an interval of one week. Spraying should be stopped 21 days before the expected harvest.
Fruit characteristics
The size and shape of the "Bull's Eye" variety is similar to a sweet cherry. Tomatoes have a rounded shape, glossy shine, deep red color and weight from 15 to 30 g. Grow in brushes of 10-12 pieces. The taste is highly rated. These tomatoes are suitable for both fresh consumption and canning.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Among the main advantages of the "Bull's eye" gardeners note the following features:
- high and stable yield;
- disease resistance;
- pronounced decorative qualities.
Among the disadvantages are the impossibility of long-term storage and poor transport tolerance.
Gardeners reviews
The bullseye variety quickly fell in love with many vegetable growers. We invite you to read several opinions about him.
- This is our favorite tomato. Every year we plant several Bullseye bushes in the greenhouse. Reviews of the variety are only positive. The fruits are delicious and beautiful. They are suitable not only for common food use, but also for decorating dishes. (Maria Semyonovna, Moscow region)
- I found a description of the variety on the Internet. I was very interested that these tomatoes are similar to cherry tomatoes. Previously, I did not think at all that such can be grown in our climate. But it turned out that this is not just possible, but there are many such varieties. I don’t regret choosing the Bullseye, because I have long wanted to grow just such a tomato. (Rose, Naberezhnye Chelny)
- I liked this variety for its yield, disease resistance and external beauty. Several Bullseye bushes made my greenhouse bright and elegant to the envy of all neighbors. The only drawback of tomatoes is a very short shelf life. But planting it is still worth it, because there are much more advantages. (Galina Pavlovna, Zlatoust)
- My characterization of this tomato consists mainly of positive traits. It is easy to care for, unpretentious, ideal for salads and pickling. It is better to preserve it with whole fruits, because they are very small. I can only name one drawback - the impossibility of long-distance transportation. (Valentina Alexandrovna, Rostov region, Volgodonsk)
The variety is excellent, the tomatoes grow large and juicy, I use only the product BioGrow, it protects seedlings well and promotes rapid growth. I have not yet seen the best such remedy.