Tomato Black Baron is a successful variety of dark-fruited varieties. It can be grown in greenhouses, outdoors.
Characteristics and description of the variety of tomato Black Baron
This is a mid-season variety. The parameters of the plant are impressive, the stems can reach 2 meters in height. The first flowers are laid above the 7th and 8th leaves. The leaves are rich emerald green.
The variety has many positive qualities:
- possibility of transportation;
- universality of use;
- pleasant taste;
- resistance to disease.
Tomato Black Baron
The disadvantage of the Black Baron is that the variety is hybrid. This means the harvested seeds are not suitable for growing the next season. They lose their properties. In addition, the following is considered a minus:
- the need to properly form a bush;
- exactingness to feeding.
The fruits weigh about 300 grams. Up to 3 kg can be harvested from one plant. Fruits are round, slightly flattened. They are sweetish, juicy, fleshy. The skin of the fruit is almost black, does not crack. If tomatoes are picked green, they will ripen at room temperature. They are used for making salads, pickling, and squeezed juices have an extraordinary shade.
Growing features
Before sowing seeds for seedlings or in the ground, it is necessary to soak them overnight in a growth stimulator or in aloe juice. Seedlings can be sown in early March. Sow the seeds shallow, about 4 mm. The soil must be fertilized with humus, but not fresh, but rotted. You can also add sawdust to help retain moisture. When the first pair of leaves appears, the plant must be dived.
Seedlings of tomatoes
To plant seedlings, it is necessary to make a depression in the soil no more than 1 cm. Add humus to the hole, this will enhance growth. On the day of planting, the seedlings need to be watered well to nourish the root system.
Bushes need to be pinned, forming two branches. Black Baron is a very thermophilic plant. It should be planted in open ground when it becomes warm enough - at the beginning of July. If the tomato grows in a greenhouse, on cloudy days, you can use additional lighting - fluorescent lamps.
The tomato is characterized by a high yield, but for this it must be fertilized at least 5 times per season. It is also necessary to often water the plantings with warm, settled water.
Although the hybrid variety is highly resistant to various diseases, it is still necessary to spray it to prevent late blight. To combat aphids, spraying with warm soapy water is necessary. And to remove slugs, you can use an aqueous solution of ammonia.
After watering, a crust may form on the soil, which prevents oxygen from reaching the roots. You need to loosen the soil regularly, about once every 10 days. Either mulch with peat or straw.
On the 110-115 day from the germination of the plant, the first fruits appear.
This variety is recognized as one of the best dark-fruited. It will not only decorate the garden beds, but also a delicious addition to various dishes.
