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The “Sugar Bison” tomato referred to here is a medium early indeterminate tomato variety that usually grows within 90-100 days. This crop is intended for cultivation in greenhouse conditions and is resistant to a number of diseases. In addition, breeders pay special attention to its high yield, as well as excellent taste.
Description
Branched bushes of this culture can grow up to 160-180 cm in height, so that with proper care, it is sometimes possible to get 8-12 kg of tomatoes from one unit of area. In total, after ripening from one bush, some gardeners remove up to 2.5 kg of fresh and juicy fruits.
Appearance
According to its historical past, the Sugar Bison tomato comes from Russia, where it was bred by the method of folk selection. And the specified variety received permanent registration with state bodies (as a special greenhouse species) in the early 2000s. After some time, this tomato has become popular with those amateurs who prefer to grow it in greenhouses.
The bushes of this variety are very tall and differ, moreover, by an increased level of bushiness. With their correct placement on greenhouse beds, made in compliance with the rules of fastening and garter, the tomato fruit looks quite beautiful and at the same time appetizing. The leaves of this cultivated plant are also large, they attract with their rich green color.
Warm-grown Bison tomato has oval-shaped red-pink fruits with a characteristic ribbed surface. Their weight ranges from 250 to 350 grams, so both red and pink Bison tomatoes can be classified as large-fruited tomatoes. The sweet fruit of this variety, already removed from the bush, can be preserved for a long time without worrying about its condition.
A feature of Sugar Bison tomatoes is the need for strict adherence to temperature and humidity conditions in the place of germination. Since this type of tomato is usually grown in greenhouses, it will not be difficult to ensure that these conditions are met.
When grown outdoors, Bison tomatoes will be more susceptible to invasions of garden and garden pests, as a result of which they may become more likely to get sick. All this can be avoided by open cultivation of the variety in the southern regions of our country.
Advantages and disadvantages
Tomatoes already familiar to the user Bizon, the description of which was discussed above, have the following indisputable advantages:
- Since the fruits of these crops contain significant amounts of sugar, they have a sweetish taste and are liked by adults and children;
- This variety is characterized by good germination and high fertility;
- Subject to all the requirements of agricultural technology, fruit set, their seasonal growth and ripening occur quickly and systematically;
- To this should be added resistance to droughts, possible diseases and long periods of fruiting;
- This variety is also distinguished by a predisposition to long-term storage, ease of transportation and versatility in use.
The completely removable disadvantages of Sugar Bison tomatoes include strict requirements for compliance with agricultural standards and a decrease in yield when planting in open beds (whether it is a garden or a vegetable garden, it does not matter).
Types of tomato
Among the whole variety of varieties of this garden crop, several main ones can be distinguished, namely: pink Bison, orange, yellow and black. Let's get acquainted with some of these varieties of determinant tomatoes in a little more detail.
The Orange Bison variety was bred for the purpose of growing it in greenhouses and open beds of vegetable gardens located in mid-latitudes. Its fruiting begins about 3 months after the first shoots appear.
Tomato orange
Tomato Black bison is also prone to greenhouse habitat, which guarantees its fruits even in winter. When examining the appearance of the mature fruit of this plant, its characteristic color, saturated with violet and purple hues, immediately attracts attention.
For this reason, Black Bison tomatoes are used not only as a vegetable product for consumption, but also for the purpose of decorating the area where they are planted.
Black tomato
Agrotechnical requirements
Seedling preparation
For the successful cultivation of this tomato variety, its description alone is not enough. A complete list of agrotechnical requirements should be attached to it, ensuring the fulfillment of the task. It includes such mandatory items as the method of growing, the procedure for purchasing seeds and the time of planting.
When considering the first of these requirements, we note that this variety can be grown both in a seedless and seedling way. Before the start of sowing work, the following preparatory measures must be taken:
- First of all, this is the preparation of a nutritious soil, contributing to the production of strong and healthy seedlings. At the same time, it is important to ensure that the soil chosen for planting is thoroughly loosened, and also contains the elements necessary for nutrition in abundance;
- When choosing containers for seedlings, you need to make sure that it is cleanly washed, treated with protective compounds, and then dried. These operations will reliably protect the seedlings from possible problems;
- Finally, seeds should be purchased from reputable and reputable growers. Otherwise, re-grading may occur, often leading to a disastrous result and refusal to breed a variety.
Pre-sowing preparatory measures are carried out according to a proven scheme, including a bulkhead, subsequent disinfection and hardening of seeds. Experts recommend checking them for germination before sowing by placing them in a saline solution (for sowing, it is better to choose those that do not float).
Ready to plant
Landing
In the process of preparing seedlings, it is necessary to fill the container with pre-treated soil and make shallow grooves in it. Further, it will be possible to place seeds in them, stuck at an equal distance from one another, and then sprinkle them with soil and moisten them with a spray bottle. After that, cover the container with transparent film and wait for the shoots to appear.
Pick and transfer
As soon as young shoots hatch on the planted grooves, you should move the box or pot closer to the light and remove the film. And after two small leaves appear on them (seedlings), the plants are subject to mandatory picking.
During the growth of tomato seedlings "Bison", only two dressings are made (and they are carried out as needed). At the same time, strong and well-developed tomato bushes do not need to be fed at all.
Their transplantation to the place of permanent location is organized when the seedlings reach a two-month period, however, hardening should be carried out a couple of weeks before that. First, the boxes with young shoots are taken out into the street for no more than 15 minutes, after which this time gradually increases.
After hardening, they are planted in the ground at the rate of 3 bushes per unit area of the garden. Then the plants planted in the soil are carefully tied to any support, excluding the possibility of accidental damage. The planting scheme for this variety of tomatoes can be either one-line or two-line.
Watering
In conclusion, we note that in order to facilitate the adaptation of young shoots at the initial stage of development, they must be provided with correct watering. This variety easily tolerates a lack of moisture, so waterlogging will be much more dangerous for it than lack of moisture.
Top dressing
The order of feeding the tomato bushes "Bison" depends on the quality of the soil in the garden bed and the current stage of their development. Nitrogen is required only at the growth stage, and phosphorus and potassium are introduced when fruits begin to set and grow. Experts advise, when growing this variety, to periodically switch from mineral fertilizers to organic matter, trying not to exceed the dosage of each of the nutrients.
