Unusual and aesthetic variety of tomato "Black Baron" - easy to grow and pleasing with an abundance of harvest

Do you want to try large and beautiful tomatoes of an unusual black color? Among the "black" tomatoes, the Black Baron variety stands out. Consider its strengths and weaknesses, as well as find out the features of growing dark-fruited tomatoes in a personal plot.

Description of the variety

Tomato stems Black Baron are not limited in growth, because grade indeterminate. Their height reaches 1.5-2 meters. Spreading bush, forms a large number of green leaves.

By the term of fruit ripening, the variety is mid-season. The first fruits ripen 110-115 days after seed germination. The first flower stalks are formed after 7-8 leaves open.

The Baron's varietal feature is the rather large size of the fruit. Tomatoes grow up to 250-300 grams. The shape of the fruit is flat-round, ribs diverge from the stalk to the middle of the barrel.

Ripe fruits are dark burgundy with a chocolate brown tint.

Fruit characteristics

Tomatoes of the Black Baron variety stand out for high tasting ratings. The pulp of the fruit is juicy, sweet and fleshy. There are up to six seed nests per cut.

The tomato is focused on fresh consumption. Tomatoes look great in salads, burgers and other cold snacks. Tomato juice from them is thick and, due to the color of the fruit, has an unusual color.

Since the fruits are large, they ripen in small clusters from 3 to 5 tomatoes. Up to 6-7 kilograms of crops are harvested from one square meter of plantings.

Differences from other subspecies

Tomato Black Baron is one of the most delicious among dark-fruited varieties. High taste characteristics are obtained due to the increased sugar content in the fruit pulp. In addition to its taste, tomato stands out favorably for its unusual color and large fruits.

Origin of the variety and region of planting

There is an opinion that all black tomatoes arose thanks to genetic engineering, but this is a myth - all black varieties are easily amenable to natural selection.

Tomato Black Baron was bred by Dutch breeders. The variety is suitable for growing both outdoors and in greenhouses. In southern regions with a mild climate, the variety is planted outdoors, in the middle lane and in colder areas, when planted in a greenhouse, the plant feels better and gives a more stable yield.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Variety advantages:

• tasty, large and fleshy multi-celled fruits;
• high productivity;
• good resistance to diseases of the nightshade;
• the variety is not hybrid, which allows you to independently prepare seed for the next year.

Advice... To prepare seeds yourself, choose the ripe and largest tomato and place it in a bright place (for example, on a windowsill). Once the fruit is overripe and tender, remove, rinse and dry the seeds.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• difficult to form a bush;
• in addition to the high stem, due to the large fruits, the brushes also require a garter, since they can break off;
• for a good yield, the plant must be fed.

How to grow black tomatoes on your site?

Agricultural technology of black varieties of tomatoes is no different from the cultivation of red analogs.Like other tomatoes, the plant is provided with regular watering, weeding and fertilization.

Features of growing and caring for the variety

The Black Baron variety has an indeterminate stem that is not restricted in growth. Plant height reaches 150 centimeters or more. In this regard, the trunk must be fixed to the support. To avoid breaking off, brushes with large fruits should also be tied up.

Preparation of seedlings

Planting seeds for seedlings is carried out 50-60 days before the intended planting in a permanent place of growth. Seeds are sown for germination in a common box to a depth of no more than 1-1.5 centimeters. For faster germination, seed treatment with growth stimulants is beneficial.

After the disclosure of 1-2 true leaves, the sprouts dive, that is, they are transplanted into an individual container in which they grow before they are planted in the ground.

The optimum temperature for growing seedlings is 20-25 degrees during the day, and at least +18 degrees at night.

Water the seedlings after partial drying of the top layer of the earth and prevent moisture stagnation at the roots. It is better to water in the morning, since waterlogged soil at night will provoke hypothermia of the roots. Plants will hurt or even die.

reference... For good growth of seedlings, phosphate-potassium fertilizers are used.

Landing rules

At the age of 60-65 days after stabilization of positive night temperatures, the seedlings are transplanted to a permanent place. No more than 3-4 plants are placed on one square meter. The distance between plants is at least 50 cm, row spacing is at least 60 cm.

Humus is added to the planting hole, it is spilled well with not very cold water. After planting, the seedlings are not watered for a week. The moisture added during planting will suffice.

On a note... The deeper the seedling is planted, the more additional roots are formed on its stem.

Care rules

The main task of the gardener in caring for the Black Baron is to correctly form the bush. The variety is tall, it must be grown on a support or tied to a trellis or greenhouse.

The bush is formed into one or two stems. To do this, leave the lower stepson on the main plant. Subsequently, this place must be covered with earth, then the stepson will form his own independent root system. All other stepsons must be cleaned!

Important! The plant needs oxygen to keep its roots healthy. For this, the ground around the plant is kept loose and does not allow the formation of a hard crust.

Remember to remove weeds regularly, as they take nutrients from the cultivated plant. In addition, weeding helps to loosen and additional aeration of the soil.

All large tomatoes require additional fertilization, since the plant requires a lot of energy to grow large fruits. During the period of growing green mass and growth of a young plant, the tomato requires fertilizers with an increased nitrogen content.

After the plant enters the period of flowering and fruiting, the amount of nitrogen is reduced, giving preference to the potassium-phosphorus composition.

Watering

In order for the fruits to be poured large, regular watering is important, but you should not allow the soil to become waterlogged. One or two heavy watering a week is enough.

To water adult plants, like seedlings, are better in the early morning, so that the earthy clod can dry out a little during the day.

If tomatoes grow in a greenhouse, it must be ventilated, because, unlike cucumbers, tomatoes do not like too humid air. Constant moisture on the leaves will provoke the growth of fungi and putrefactive bacteria.

Diseases and pests

The nightshade has a large number of varieties.diseases... Among the most dangerous are top rot, Alternaria and the most common late blight.

Important! Waterlogged soil is the most common cause of disease.

The Black Baron variety is quite resistant to disease and has good immunity, but preventive measures will not hurt at all. Let's consider the main causes of occurrence and methods of preventing diseases.

Vertex rot

The first sign of the disease is the appearance of watery spots on tomatoes, which quickly grow and acquire a brown tint. The main reasons for the occurrence of top rot are temperature drops and a lack of calcium in the soil. Excess nitrogen and high humidity also increase the likelihood of developing the disease.

For treatment, the leaves of a diseased plant are treated with a solution of calcium chloride.

The introduction of calcium in the composition of complex mineral fertilizers will be a good prevention.

Alternaria

Signs of the development of Alternaria include the appearance of small (up to 1 cm in diameter) dry gray spots. They first appear on the lower leaves. Then the disease progresses and spreads to the whole plant.

The diseased bush will have to be treated with fungicides (for example, "Kuproksat", "Infinito").

Prevention of the disease consists in the disinfecting treatment of seeds and soil before planting, for example, with a strong solution of potassium permanganate.

Late blight

The causative agent of late blight is a fungus that first settles on the leaves in the form of grayish-brown spots, and then absorbs the entire plant. At high humidity, a fluffy bloom grows. After the appearance of spots on the fruits, the tomato rots.

The main factors in the development of the disease: temperature changes, high humidity and rainy weather. On sunny days, the disease is rare.

Only fungicides will slow down phytophthora in the early stages (chemical: "Bordeaux liquid", "Ridomil"; biological: "Fitosporin", "Ecosil") and removal of affected leaves, and in the advanced stage - the whole plant.

As a preventive measure:

• the bushes are regularly sprayed with fungicides (for example, biological), as soon as the temperature drops below +15 degrees;
• diseased leaves are removed and burned;
• remove green fruits for ripening.

For disinfection, the removed fruits are kept in water for 1-2 minutes at a temperature of 60 degrees.

Growing tricks: advice from experienced summer residents

We list a number of useful tips and tricks, which were shared by experienced gardeners. With their help, it is easier to achieve a stable harvest of tomatoes at their summer cottage.

Tips & Tricks:

1. When removing the stepsons, leave a small stump of 2-3 cm, then the new stepson will not grow from the bosom.
2. To keep the humidity in the greenhouse lower, water the plant through a bottle dug in next to the bush. This will keep the soil dry and crumbly, and moisture will flow directly to the roots.
3. For the prevention of late blight in the greenhouse, put 2-4 open vials of iodine. Its pairs effectively fight the fungus.
4. Before planting seedlings, disinfect the bed with a strong solution of potassium permanganate.
5. If dark spots appear on the leaves and fruits, apply potash fertilizers to increase the plant's immunity and solve the problem.
6. If aphids appear on the leaves, wash them off with warm water and green soap.
7. Slugs are afraid of ammonia. To solve this problem, an aqueous solution of alcohol is sprayed on the leaves and soil around the stem.
8. Flying insects do not like strong smells. They will be scared off by a tincture of chamomile, garlic or celandine.

Reviews

In their reviews, gardeners who tried to grow the Black Harrow variety noted both positive and negative features.

Among the positive aspects:

• fruits fully comply with the characteristics and photos declared by the manufacturer;
• high germination of seeds;
• delicious fleshy fruits;
• reviews for the Black Baron tomato confirm the declared yield of over 5 kg per bush.

Among the negative features:

1. Ripe tomatoes need to be processed quickly because they do not last long.
2. Some gardeners have had trouble dropping the ovaries.However, it is difficult to know what was the real cause, since it is also due to a lack of nutrients, watering with cold water or high humidity.

Conclusion

Among the "dark-skinned" tomatoes, the Black Baron variety stands out for its high taste characteristics. High yield, large fruits and strong immunity increase the attractiveness of the variety. It is definitely worth trying to grow it yourself in order to surprise your loved ones with beautiful, unusual, and most importantly - delicious tomatoes on your desk.