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Tomato Black Crimea became widespread thanks to Lars Olov Rosentrom. A Swedish collector drew attention to this variety when visiting the Crimean peninsula.
Since 1990, the tomato has become widespread in the USA, Europe and Our Country. It is grown in greenhouses and outdoors.
Variety description
According to the photo and reviews, the Black Crimea tomato corresponds to the following description:
- medium early maturation;
- from planting seeds to harvesting takes 69-80 days;
- indeterminate bush;
- tomato height – 1,8 m;
- disease resistance.
The fruits of Black Crimea tomatoes have a number of features:
- large tomatoes weighing 500 g;
- flat-round shape;
- fleshy fruits with dense skin;
- unripe tomatoes are green-brown;
- in the process of ripening, the fruits acquire a burgundy, almost black hue;
- high taste qualities;
- average dry matter content.
Productivity of the variety
Up to 4 kg of fruits are harvested from one bush of the Black Crimea variety. These tomatoes are not subject to long-term storage and transportation.
The fruits of the variety are used for making salads, juices, mashed potatoes, first and second courses. These tomatoes are too large and soft for canning, so it is recommended to eat them fresh or process them.
Landing order
Tomato Black Crimea can be obtained by seedlings. To do this, at home, seeds are planted in small boxes. When the plants reach one and a half to two months, they are transferred to a greenhouse or to an open area.
It is allowed to plant seeds directly in open ground under favorable climatic conditions in the region.
Preparation of seedlings
To obtain tomato seedlings, a soil is prepared, consisting in equal proportions of humus and soddy soil. It is recommended to pre-treat the soil by heating in the oven or placing in the freezer. After 2 weeks, you can start planting work.
Seed material is also processed. It is soaked for a day in warm water to stimulate the appearance of sprouts. Purchased tomato seeds have already undergone a similar treatment, so they can immediately start planting.
Furrows are made on the surface of the soil to a depth of 1 cm. Seeds are placed every 2 cm. After planting, the containers are covered with glass or film, after which they are left in a dark and warm place.
According to reviews on the Black Crimean tomato, at a temperature of 25-30 degrees, shoots appear after 3 days. If the ambient temperature is lower, growth will take longer.
Seedlings are rearranged on the windowsill, and provide constant illumination for 12 hours. Periodically, tomatoes are watered to prevent the soil from drying out.
Planting in a greenhouse
Tomato seedlings, which have reached 20 cm in height, are transferred to the greenhouse. Such plants have 3-4 leaves and a developed root system.
Dig up the soil for tomatoes in the fall. The top layer of soil is removed in order to avoid the spread of diseases and pests in the future. Two years in a row, tomatoes are not grown in one place.
Variety Black Crimean is planted in rows or in a checkerboard pattern. Leave 60 cm between plants and 70 cm between rows.
For planting tomatoes, a hole is made in which the root system is placed. Then the roots of the plant fall asleep and compact the earth a little. The final step is watering the plants.
Landing in open ground
In regions with a warm climate, seedlings of the Black Crimea variety are transferred to open ground. Reviews for the Black Crimean tomato show that these tomatoes grow well in the open.
The planting scheme is as follows: an interval of 60 cm is maintained between plants. Tomatoes can be planted in several rows.
If tomatoes or peppers have already grown on the beds, then re-planting the crop is not carried out. Compost or rotted manure is used as fertilizer for the soil.
In autumn, the beds need to be dug up. In the spring, deep loosening is carried out and pits are prepared for planting. Tomatoes should be transferred to open ground after the establishment of warm weather. Air and soil should warm up well. If the threat of cold snaps persists, then the tomatoes are covered with agrofiber.
In open ground, you can plant seeds of the Black Crimea variety. However, it will take longer to harvest.
Care of tomatoes
Variety Black Crimea needs constant care. This includes watering and fertilizing. Plants are watered at least once a week. Fertilizers are applied every 2 weeks.
Reviews for Black Crimea tomato indicate that the variety is rarely exposed to diseases. For prevention, it is recommended to observe agricultural technology, avoid thickening of plantings, timely water and weed.
Since the variety is tall, it is tied to a support. To form a bush, pinching extra shoots is carried out.
Pinching and tying
Tomato Black Crimea grows up to 1,8 m high, therefore it requires tying up. A support made of wood or metal is installed next to each bush. As they grow, the tomatoes are tied to it at the top.
The bush of the Black Crimea variety is formed into one or two stems. If you need to get large fruits, then leave one stem and normalize the number of ovaries. When forming tomatoes in two stems, the yield increases due to the large number of fruits.
When pinching, shoots growing from the leaf axil are eliminated. The procedure allows plants to direct forces to the formation of fruits. The shoots are broken off by hand before their length reaches 5 cm.
Watering plantings
Tomatoes are watered once or twice a week depending on growing conditions and weather factors. Soil moisture is maintained at 85%.
It is important to prevent the formation of a dry crust on the soil surface. Therefore, after watering, loosening and hilling of tomatoes are carried out.
The water must first settle and warm up. The first watering is done immediately after the transfer of plants to a permanent place. The next application of moisture should take place in a week so that the plants can adapt to new conditions.
Watering during the flowering period is especially important. At this time, 5 liters of water are poured under each tomato weekly. During the fruiting period, 3 liters of water is enough for tomatoes to avoid cracking tomatoes.
Application of fertilizers
The first feeding of tomatoes is carried out 2 weeks after the transfer of plants to a permanent place. During this period, you can feed the plantings with fertilizer containing nitrogen.
Add 1 tbsp per liter of water. l. urea, after which the tomatoes are watered under the root. In the future, it is not recommended to abuse nitrogen fertilizing in order to avoid excessive growth of green mass.
A week later, phosphorus and potassium are added. They are used in the form of superphosphate and potassium sulfide. Each substance is taken 30 g per bucket of water. Watering is carried out under the root.
Re-fertilizing with superphosphate is performed when the fruits ripen. 1 tbsp is taken per liter of water. l. this component. Plantings are sprayed with the resulting solution.
Reviews of gardeners
Conclusion
Variety Black Crimea is characterized by medium early ripening. Tomatoes grow quite high, so they need support and tying. The fruits of the variety have an unusual dark color, large size and good taste. They are used fresh or processed for homemade preparations.
With proper care, the variety shows a high yield. Tomatoes Black Crimea are rarely exposed to diseases. Observance of agricultural technology helps to avoid the spread of diseases.
