Description of the tomato variety Black Heart of Breda, features of cultivation and care
Unusual varieties of tomatoes every year arouse more and more interest among Russian vegetable growers. Tomato Black Heart of Brad, like many other varieties that differ from their counterparts in originality of color and shape, were bred by the American breeder Brad Gates. But despite its exotic appearance, the tomato takes root well and bears fruit even in the difficult climatic conditions of the Urals and Siberia.
Features of the variety
Tomato Black Heart Breda is a mid-season variety of an indeterminate type. Begins to bear fruit in 100-130 days after germination.
Description of the plant:
- strong bush, with a powerful stem, grows up to 180 cm in height;
- highly leafy plant;
- ovaries are formed well, up to 6 or more fruits are formed on each brush;
- has resistance to temperature extremes and immunity to most tomato diseases, in particular to late blight.
The black heart of Breda is a varietal tomato, so the seed obtained after harvest can be used the next year.
Fruit characteristics:
- round and slightly elongated, heart-shaped;
- large tomatoes, weight from 300 to 500 grams;
- the color of ripe tomatoes is from dark red to burgundy-black, with purple shoulders;
- the pulp is dense, fleshy;
- has a delicate tomato aroma;
- the taste is rich, sweet with a fruity tint;
- the fruits ripen well after being removed from the bush, are stored for a long time and are stable during transportation.
The tomato variety Black Heart Breda is amazing not only for the spectacular color of the fruits, tomatoes of different sizes, weights and shapes can be removed from one bush.
Agrotechnics
Black heart of Breda is recommended for cultivation in the middle lane and southern regions of the Russian Federation. But given the reviews, it is worth noting that this variety is successfully grown in Siberia. Agrotechnics:
- Sowing seeds begins in mid-February. If the seed was collected with your own hands, before planting it should be disinfected with a pink solution of potassium permanganate, and then rinsed with warm water.
- In the phase of the first two leaves, the sprouts dive into separate pots or cups.
- A week after the pick, the first fertilizing of plants with complex mineral fertilizers is carried out.
- 7-10 days before planting seedlings in the ground, it is necessary to undergo a hardening course. For this, containers with young bushes are taken out into the street or onto the balcony, gradually increasing the time for walking.
- The planting time of seedlings depends on the climatic conditions. It is important that the air in the greenhouse warms up to + 16-18 degrees. Planting in open ground should not be earlier than the possibility of frost has passed.
- Planting scheme - 2-3 bushes per 1 sq. m, in greenhouses you can increase the density.
- The bushes are recommended to form in two stems. And they also need to be tied to avoid breaking the stem under the weight of the fruit.
- Since the plant is highly leafy, the lower leaves should be removed to normalize air circulation.
- Tomatoes need to be watered, loosened and fertilized regularly.
The black heart of Delirium not only looks spectacular, but also has useful properties. Black tomatoes contain an increased amount of antioxidants, which has a beneficial effect on the body and serves as the prevention of cancer.
Reviews
Nina, Moscow: “I liked the variety very much. From one bush I removed four giants of 600 grams, three more small (150-200 grams) and a lot of medium-sized tomatoes. The taste of tomatoes is rich and intense. "
Elena, Arkhangelsk: “Before that I experimented with black tomatoes, then the variety was unsuccessful. But the Black Heart pleased with both yield and taste. I will plant more. "
Marina, Sverdlovsk region: “She raised Ch. S. B. in a greenhouse. The bushes formed into three stems, grew up to 1.5 m. Very productive variety. Tomatoes, as for selection, are all about the same size, weighing 300-400 grams. The pulp is firm, without water, but it tastes sweet. "
