An interesting appearance and pleasant taste for connoisseurs of unusual varieties - the Black Pear tomato

Among the whole variety of tomatoes with an unusual color of berries, it is the black ones that are of particular interest to gardeners and gardeners. The first tomatoes with such an exotic flavor were developed in the middle of the 20th century by Chilean breeders by crossing cultivated and wild varieties.

Having bred black-fruited tomatoes, the breeders did not stop working on them. They began to experiment with the shape, which led to the creation of the Black Pear tomato. This variety has excellent taste, has an interesting appearance and shape. How to grow it on your site - read on.

General description of Black pear

The Black Pear variety has long been present in horticultural markets and has already gained popularity among gardeners. This culture has not yet been entered into the state register.

Seeds of the variety are produced by many Russian firms. Among them are "Flora", "Gavrish", "Russian garden".

Distinctive features

The main feature of the pear black tomato is the exotic color of the fruit. They are dark brown, almost brown. Reddish, yellow, and dark green spots may be present.

The shape of the tomatoes is also unusual - pear-shaped, with pronounced ribbing. Thanks to this, they resemble small bright pears.

The dark color of the fruit is due to its anthocyanin content. This substance has a pronounced anti-toxic effect. Therefore, the inclusion of Black Pear in the diet has a beneficial effect on the condition of blood vessels, heart, hair and skin. The variety is also rich in carotene and vitamins.

Black pear has a pleasant sweet taste. The more sun the tomatoes receive, the more pronounced their sweetness. If grown in the shade, the tomatoes are tasteless.

Important... A negative feature of the variety is considered capriciousness to the composition of the soil. Such tomatoes are especially disliked by soils with high acidity. This applies to all black tomatoes.

Main characteristics

The characteristics of the Black Pear are attractive to experienced gardeners. This variety is grown both for themselves and for sale.

Description of Black Pear tomato:

How to grow quality seedlings

The black pear tomato is grown in our country only by seedlings. Seeds are sown two months before the tomatoes are planted in a permanent place.

Since only in the south of our country it is possible to grow tomatoes in the open field, seeds for seedlings in all regions are sown in the second half of March. Before sowing, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the lunar calendar.

Seed handling

The change of the Black Pear must be sorted out, removing all damaged and darkened specimens. After that, the planting material is soaked in a saline solution. To prepare it, stir 1 tsp in a glass of water. salt.

Most producers process seeds in the factory with a disinfectant solution. This must be indicated on the packaging. The etched planting material is colored orange or light green.

If the seeds are not pickled, they do it at home. To do this, they are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate (1 g per 100 ml), a soda solution (100 ml of water and 0.5 tsp of soda), aloe (juice and water in equal proportions).

After that, seed germination is stimulated. This can be done in several ways:

• aloe juice;
• "Epinom";
• water with honey.

Selection of soil and containers

Light and nutritious soil is suitable for tomatoes. Suitable formulations are available from gardening stores.

Prepare soil mixtures for growing tomatoes and independently. To prepare the soil, they take soil from a garden or greenhouse, add peat and humus in equal proportions. To make the composition lighter, it is mixed with sand, crushed coconut substrate or sawdust.

The finished soil is poured with a solution of potassium permanganate or calcined in the oven. The same is done with purchased land.

When growing seedlings in the most popular way, seeds are sown in one spacious shallow container with a volume of at least 300 ml. Use special boxes and trays or improvised means.

The shops sell plastic and peat pots. Often, gardeners use disposable cups or cut bottles. In homemade containers, drainage holes must be made.

The containers also need to be processed. The easiest way is to soak them for half an hour in a solution of potassium permanganate.

Note! Black Pear Seeds are expensive. Therefore, it is advisable to plant them in peat tablets.

Sowing seeds in the usual way and in peat tablets

When sowing seeds in the usual way, the soil is watered abundantly in advance. Then grooves are made in it with a depth of 1 cm.A distance of 2-3 cm is left between the grooves.

The seeds are placed in grooves at a distance of 1.5-2 cm from each other and sprinkled with soil on top.

The containers with seeds are covered with foil and placed in a warm place. The warmer it is in the room, the faster the seeds will germinate.

When growing seedlings in peat tablets, picking is not necessary. Plants are planted in open ground without removing them from the bag.

How to sow seeds into peat tablets:

1. The tablets are placed in a container with the open side down and poured with boiling water.
2. After all the water is absorbed and the tablets swell a little, the liquid is added. After soaking up all the water and remove it from the container.
3. A seed is placed in a peat substrate and buried with a toothpick.
4. All tablets with seeds are placed in one container, which is covered with a film and placed in a warm place.

Seedling care

Seedlings of the Black Pear need proper and timely care. In this case, the plants will grow healthy and strong.

Seedling growing rules:

1. Before germination, the seeds should be under a film that provides them with optimal moisture. After the shoots appear, regular two-hour airing is carried out. After a week, the film is removed.
2. Seedlings are watered as the soil dries. It is important to ensure that no water gets on the greenery of the plant. For watering, use only warm, settled liquid.
3. After seed germination, the seedlings are rearranged in a well-lit place.
4. Plants dive into separate containers after the appearance of the first true leaves. For better root formation, it is recommended to pinch the central root. It is important to understand that this procedure will slow down the growth of tomatoes by at least 7 days.
5. Tomatoes are fed three times per season. To do this, use different means: "Krepysh", biohumus, "Zdraven" and other fertilizers for seedlings. For one plant, take half the portion indicated on the package.
6. Two weeks before planting in a permanent place, the seedlings begin to harden. For this, the tomatoes are taken out into the fresh air, gradually increasing the time spent outside.

Growing adult plants

The black pear is planted permanently in May. Depending on the region, tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse or outdoors.

Three days before planting in a permanent place, tomatoes are watered and fed with fertilizers containing phosphorus. They help to form a powerful root system.

Landing

The soil for tomatoes is prepared in the fall: they dig it up, clean it from weeds and apply fertilizers (mullein, humus, dry lime).

Tomatoes cannot be planted in beds where nightshades used to grow. The best predecessors for this crop are legumes, cabbage, and carrots. Potatoes should not be planted near tomatoes.

In the spring, they dig up the soil. All plant roots are removed and organic fertilizers are applied again,

Digging holes in rows 25 cm deep, placing them in a checkerboard pattern. For 1 sq. m 3-4 plants are planted.

Ash or long-acting granular fertilizers are added to the wells. Then tomatoes are placed there along with a lump of earth, water is poured and covered with soil.

Care

The black pear needs shaping. The plant is left with 1 or 2 stems. The more stems, the later the fruits will ripen, but the more there will be. With a large number of stems, the berries will be small.

Stepping is carried out regularly. Remove all lower leaves. Damaged and yellowed greens are also removed. This procedure is carried out on cloudy days.

A black pear is tied to a support. Trellis or wooden pegs 1.8 m high are used as it.

Water the tomatoes as the soil dries. Depending on the temperature outside, the frequency of watering varies from 1 to 3. The soil is moistened in the afternoon or evening. On days of pinching, the plants are not watered.

Contribute per season 4 feeding, alternating organic and mineral fertilizers. 2 times spray the bushes with boron products. They accelerate the formation of ovaries.

Features of growing black pear

Exotic tomato varieties are mostly demanding to care for. The black pear is no exception.

Consider important nuances when growing:

1. Black pear is a variety that is sensitive to soil acidity. Therefore, before planting, it is imperative to check the acidity level using a litmus test. To lower the indicators, use dry lime, chalk, ash.
2. With an excess of fertilizer, the tomato begins to fatten - it forms a lush green mass, but does not produce fruits... To avoid this problem, it is important to monitor the condition of the plant. If the bushes look healthy, top dressing is applied only twice during the summer.
3. Despite the fact that tomatoes are self-pollinating culture, for the appearance of ovaries, the bushes are regularly shaken.

Diseases and pests

Black pear is resistant to most tomato diseases. She is not afraid of late blight, rot and fusarium. Despite this, the tomato needs preventive measures.

It is important to disinfect the soil and tomato seeds. A disinfecting solution is used to treat gardening tools and pots with which plants interact. This is the very first and most important step in prevention.

Compliance with watering rules and pinching - another step in disease prevention. Indeed, it is in waterlogged and overdried soil that fungal and viral pathogens are actively developing.

Twice a season, tomato beds are sprayed with "Fitosporin". Sometimes it is replaced with a solution of potassium permanganate.

For the prevention of pest damage, the bushes are sprayed with celandine infusion. If aphids appear, they are washed off with soapy water. Large beetles are collected by hand.

How to grow a black pear in a protected and open field

Tomato Black pear in most regions of our country is grown in greenhouses. In such conditions, it is important to maintain optimal humidity. This is done by ventilating the room, opening windows daily.

In southern Russia, the Black Pear is also planted in open ground. The sunniest part of the garden is chosen for planting.

For the first two weeks, the tomatoes are covered with a film that protects them from night frosts. On cold days, it is used constantly.

Soil mulching is another important condition for growing tomatoes in the open field. Use straw, hay and burlap to cover the beds.

Harvesting and application of the crop

The first fruits of the Black Pear are harvested at the end of July. The ripeness of the fruit is judged by the brown color of the skin.

Tomatoes are picked with a knife or by hand. It is important to leave the stalk, which will increase the storage time of the crop. Unripe fruits are not harvested; when ripe on the windowsill, their taste deteriorates.

Gastronomically, tomato is versatile, but most often it is eaten fresh. Some gardeners canned it and process it into tomato products.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Benefits of Black Pear:

• unusual color and shape of the fruit;
• immunity to most tomato diseases;
• great taste;
• high content of nutrients and anthocyanin.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• the need for pinning and shaping;
• increased demand for soil acidity.

Farmers reviews

Reviews of Black Pearl are mostly positive. Gardeners note the wonderful taste of this variety and good yield.

Marina Ogurtsova, Tver: “The Black Pear was planted for the first time. Tomatoes are similar in shape to a pear, but rather not black, but brown. The taste is sweet. I grew tomatoes in a greenhouse. I didn’t face any special difficulties in leaving ”.

Inga Dmitrova, Sochi: “I have been growing Black Pear tomatoes for two years. I like the great taste of the berries. I use it for fresh consumption. I managed to harvest 4 kg of the crop from the bush, which I form into 2 stems.

Conclusion

Tomato Black pear is an aronia variety. Its fruits are beautiful brown in color and pear-shaped. They taste sweet. It is not difficult to grow such tomatoes. It is important to follow all the rules of care and monitor the acidity of the soil.