Description of the tomato variety Donkey ears, its characteristics and productivity
A rare tomato species that has earned a good reputation. Mainly used for growing in greenhouses. In addition to their high yields, tomatoes are famous for their size and flavor.
Description of the variety
The most important condition for the correct cultivation of tomatoes on the site is the search for detailed characteristics of the variety. Thanks to this information, it will be possible to avoid major problems, grow an excellent harvest, and get the most out of the process.
Plant:
- Height: 2 m.
- Bush: indeterminate.
- Number of tomatoes in a brush: 4-6 pcs.
- Ripening period: 110-115 days.
Fruit:
- Shape: oblong, like a donkey's ear.
- Mass: 300-500 gr.
- Color: crimson.
- Taste: sweet.
- Density: medium.
- Transportability: low.
- Shelf life: 2-3 weeks.
Planting and leaving
Tomatoes "Donkey's ears" are grown in seedlings. Seeds are sown 2 months in advance. Only the terms are calculated individually. Since it directly depends on the climatic conditions of the growing region.
Necessary techniques for growing healthy and resistant seedlings:
- Lighting and humidity.
- Diving, seating in separate pots.
- Hardening for 10 days. Before disembarking to a permanent place. The seedlings are taken outside, left on the first day for 20 minutes, then the time spent outdoors is increased to a whole day.
- Top dressing with drugs that stimulate growth.
1 m2 have 4 plants. Be sure to form, preferably in 2 or 3 stems.
A tie to the supports is necessary to help the plant. The presence of a large number of large fruits will lead to the breakage of the brush.
Watered with warm water in the evening. Feed at least 2 times. When the tomatoes are blooming and actively ripening.
Disease susceptibility
The variety has no immunity to diseases. Therefore, it is recommended to carry out preventive work to prevent the appearance of the disease. Until the plant blooms, it can be treated with chemicals. After that, it is best to use folk methods.
Harvest volume and application
Summer residents pay attention not only to the description of the external characteristics of the variety. An important criterion for selection is yield. From 1 bush, you can get up to 3 kg of fruit. The main thing is to correctly form and remove those fruits that are already ripe. This stimulates the growth of the ovary.
Tomatoes of the Donkey Ears variety are used mainly for juices and tomato paste. Suitable for whole fruit canning, but due to its large size, a small amount is used. But this is offset by excellent taste. Thanks to which, the fruits are eaten fresh in large quantities.
Positive and negative properties
The characteristics are divided into positive and negative in order to make it easier for the summer resident to decide on the choice of varieties for his site.
Pros:
- Productivity.
- Taste qualities.
- Fruit application, very well suited for juice and tomato paste, due to its thick consistency.
Minuses:
- Tendency to cracking.
- Demanding formation.
- Treatment against diseases is mandatory.
What summer residents say about donkey ears tomatoes
Reviews of gardeners contain even more useful information. They share helpful tips for growing and give specific advice to budding gardeners.
- Marisha. Shaped into 2 stems. Takes up very little space. Tomatoes are similar to the shape of a donkey's ears, and this is what attracted him. We will definitely plant it next year.
- Svetlana. Harvest and delicious tomatoes. The color turns out to be pink. The fruit does not crack.
- Anna. She led in two trunks, stepped moderately. Average yield, liked by all family members.
"Donkey ears" is a kind of tomato that attracts with its taste and unusual shape.
We grow this variety exclusively for food and fresh salads. We plant a little, but thanks to fertilization BioGrow tomatoes ripen in the greenhouse earlier and in sufficient quantities. The growth bioactivator has a very beneficial effect. To me this variety slightly resembles a Bull heart, but Donkey ears are brighter in color and very sweet. A variety with excellent taste. The peel of these tomatoes is not dense, they are not persistent in storage, so we try to eat it right away.