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Often, gardeners from a wide variety of varieties are looking for something new and interesting for themselves, in terms of taste, shape, color. Their needs can be fully satisfied by one very interesting variety of tomatoes: “Truffle”. It has a bright, special taste, a variety of colors and an amazing shape of vegetables. A detailed description and characteristics of the Red Truffle tomato variety, as well as photos of vegetables of a different color of this type of tomato, we will offer our readers later in the article. Surely the information provided will be of interest to all innovators in the agricultural business.
Detailed description of the variety
Tomatoes “Truffle” can also be found under the name “Japanese truffle”, despite the fact that the variety is a development of breeders. This type of tomato was obtained in 2002 and has already managed to pass all the tests not only in laboratories, but also in real conditions in the gardens of ordinary farmers.
Since its inception, the variety “Truffle” has shown itself only from the best side, demonstrating excellent external and gustatory quality of fruits, unpretentiousness, resistance to external factors. However, in order to successfully grow tomatoes, you need to know some of the features of agricultural technology of this particular variety. We will talk about them further.
Description of the plant
Tomato variety “Truffle red” determinant. Its standard bushes grow no more than 70 cm high. To ensure full fruiting, it is necessary to regularly form tomato bushes in 2-3 stems. In this case, after the growth of the main shoot stops, the replacement stem will begin to bear fruit. You can find detailed information on how to form determinant tomatoes in the video:
Red Truffle tomatoes can be grown outdoors or in a greenhouse. The variety is resistant to minor cold snaps and some diseases, however, a film shelter or a stationary greenhouse will help maintain a favorable microclimate for plants, thereby increasing their productivity.
The proposed variety forms ovaries well and gives a bountiful harvest of tomatoes. Its first flower brush is formed above the 6-7 leaf. It contains 3-6 simple flowers. The first inflorescence develops slowly and takes a lot of energy from the plant. After the ripening of the first tomatoes, the process of formation of ovaries and ripening of vegetables occurs more actively. In order to save time, some farmers deliberately remove this peduncle.
The root system of tomatoes of the Red Truffle variety is well developed, capable of fully nourishing the plant and the fruits formed on it. Massive roots occupy a large area, so you can not plant tomatoes in the beds for more than 2-3 pieces.
Description of tomatoes
We have repeatedly said that Truffle tomatoes are unique. First of all, they differ from other varieties in their shape: it looks like a large, slightly ribbed drop or pear. You can see this in the photos presented in the section.
The color of tomatoes depends on the particular variety chosen. So, black truffle tomatoes are shown below.
In every sense, a striking representative of the selection is the Japanese Yellow Truffle tomato:
The proposed varieties differ not only in color, but also in taste, which can only be appreciated by tasting a tomato of one kind or another. Experts also note that the sweetest tomato is “Yellow Truffle”, and the “Japanese Red Truffle” tomatoes contain a little more acid.
Truffle tomatoes are small. Their average weight is approximately 120-150 g. Giants weighing up to 200 g are extremely rare among the fruits of this species.
The peel of tomatoes of the proposed variety is tender and thin. If necessary, it can be easily removed. In the internal cavity of the vegetable, there are 4-5 oblong seed chambers. Tomatoes are very fleshy and dense, contain a small amount of juice. The content of solids in such tomatoes reaches 6-8%, depending on the growing conditions of the crop.
Tomatoes “Truffle red” are great for making fresh salads, sandwiches and other snacks. You can also make canned preparations for the winter from them. Tomatoes “Truffle” of various colors look especially original in a jar.
The increased content of solids partially limits the use of tomatoes in cooking. For example, it will not be possible to make juice from such tomatoes, and the paste after processing the vegetables will turn out to be very thick.
To use the Red Truffle tomato crop, you do not need to immediately process them or eat them “urgently”. They keep very well fresh. To do this, they need to be collected in a slightly unripe form, put in wooden boxes and placed in a cool room. Under such conditions, tomatoes will retain their quality for 2-3 months.
Tomatoes “Truffle” really have wonderful taste characteristics, which was repeatedly noted by tasting commissions when analyzing the presented variety. Unfortunately, we cannot convey the taste of tomatoes and their aroma to our readers, but we advise you to try to grow this variety yourself and enjoy its fruits to the fullest.
Variety yield and fruiting period
Tomato variety “Truffle red” early ripe. Its tomatoes ripen after 110 days from the day the first shoots appear. In part, this period of ripening is due to the determinism of the bushes: medium-sized plants do not spend much time and effort on building up green mass.
The yield of a variety largely depends on the growing conditions and compliance with the rules for caring for plants. So, in a greenhouse you can get about 16 kg of tomatoes from each 1 m2 soil. In open beds, this figure is slightly lower and is approximately 12 kg / m2. It is worth noting that the determinant bushes of the Truffle variety should not be planted too densely, as this may adversely affect the quality and quantity of fruits. The above yields are calculated based on the condition of planting only 2 plants per 1 m2 soil.
Variety resistance to external conditions
An important feature and at the same time the advantage of the Red Truffle variety is its high resistance to temperature extremes and its low rates. It is thanks to this quality that tomatoes can be grown in the central and northern regions of the country. As a safety net, in such conditions it is recommended to use a film shelter and follow the schedule for planting tomatoes in the ground.
The resistance of the variety to most common diseases is high. But there are a number of ailments that pose a threat to plants:
- Fungal disease phomosis can affect tied and already mature tomatoes. The disease manifests itself as a brown putrid spot on the surface of the fetus. Its diameter, as a rule, does not exceed 3 cm. It is located at the stalk. The inside of the vegetable can be completely affected by the disease. A preventive measure to combat the disease is spraying the leaves of the plant with the Hom preparation. Airing the greenhouse, reducing the amount of nitrogen fertilizers and watering will also be a good preventive measure in the fight against the disease.
- Dry spot affects the leaves and fruits of tomato. A sign of this disease is the formation of small rounded spots of dark color. On vegetables, such areas are framed by a yellow ring. To treat this disease, you need to use special drugs, such as Tattu, Antrakol, etc.
In addition to the proposed drugs, it is possible to effectively deal with the listed and other diseases with the help of infusions and decoctions prepared according to folk recipes. Pest control is much more difficult than disease control. For example, rusty mites, aphids, thrips, whiteflies can parasitize on Truffle tomatoes. If insects are found, measures should be taken immediately to destroy them, and then treat the leaves of tomatoes with chemicals (“Bison”, “Confidor”).
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
In order to objectively evaluate the Red Truffle tomato variety, we will try to highlight its main advantages and disadvantages. So, the advantages should include:
- excellent taste and aroma of vegetables;
- original shape and color variety of tomatoes;
- relatively high yield of the variety;
- good keeping quality and transportability of slightly unripe tomatoes;
- good resistance of tomatoes to external factors.
Among the shortcomings of the Red Truffle variety, the following points should be noted:
- The variety is demanding for moderate and regular watering. Lack and excess of moisture can provoke the development of the disease.
- Weak branches of bushes are not able to hold the fruits on their own, so they must be carefully tied to a reliable support.
- “Truffle” will give a good harvest only if fertilizing is regularly applied to the soil.
Thus, we can conclude that the Truffle tomatoes will please the farmer only if all the rules for caring for plants are observed. In the next section, we will try to give some basic guidelines for growing this variety.
Cultivation of tomatoes
It is recommended to grow tomatoes of the Red Truffle variety in seedlings, sowing seeds in mid-April. Such a schedule for sowing seeds will allow by the end of May to get good, healthy plants, aged 50-55 days, up to 25 cm high with 5-7 true leaves. Seedlings should be carefully watered 1-2 times a week as the soil dries. Organics, wood ash, mineral complexes can be used as top dressing.
Tomatoes should be planted in the ground in late May – early June. After planting, tomato seedlings should be covered with a film and left completely alone for 10 days, with only occasional watering. After the rooting period, tomatoes need to be fed, loosened, weeded about 1 time in 2 weeks. To activate the growth of tomatoes, it is recommended to feed them with nitrogen fertilizers. During the period of active fruiting, phosphorus and potassium will help improve the taste and quality of vegetables.
For an experienced farmer, growing tomatoes of the “Truffle” variety will not be any difficulty. Beginning farmers need to show care and attention to young and already grown tomatoes. In gratitude for the appropriate care, the plants will give the owner a good harvest of tomatoes with wonderful external and taste qualities. In confirmation of this, you can get acquainted with the numerous positive reviews of gardeners about this variety. One of them is shown in the video:
