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The red banana is not an exotic fruit at all, but a new, very good variety of tomatoes. In just a few years, many gardeners in Our Country and neighboring countries managed to appreciate it. The unique name of the variety corresponds to the original shape and color of the tomatoes. Farmers fell in love with the “Red Banana” due to its unpretentiousness, high yield, good quality of fruits. You can grow a variety in any region of the country, which makes it widely in demand. Even more detailed information about the Banana Red tomato can be found further in the proposed article. Numerous photos of vegetables and reviews about the culture will also help to get to know the variety better.
Detailed information about the variety
The variety “Red Banana” is the result of the work of domestic breeders. Its main advantage lies in the early ripeness of vegetables and the high resistance of the culture to adverse external conditions. The combination of these characteristics makes it possible to grow tomatoes even in the most difficult climatic regions. So, “Red Banana” is recommended for cultivation in warm Ukraine and Moldova, in the south and even in the north of Our Country. Thus, every gardener, regardless of where he lives, if he wishes, will be able to grow a good crop of “Red Bananas” on his plot.
Description of the plant
Tomatoes of the Red Banana variety are determinant. They form bushes with a height of 70 cm to 1,2 m. On the main trunk of such plants, stepchildren and leaves are formed in a moderate amount. To get a good harvest, tomatoes should be formed into 2-3 stems. As the bushes grow, be sure to tie them to a reliable support.
Tomatoes of the Red Banana variety successfully form ovaries under any weather conditions. The first of them appears above 8 sheets. Further along the stem, brushes are formed every 1-2 leaves. On each of the brushes, 6-12 simple flowers are formed. This allows the plant to produce beautiful, voluminous tomato clusters, resulting in high yields.
Experienced farmers who have repeatedly grown the Red Banana variety are advised to pinch medium-sized bushes above the 5th inflorescence. In this case, it is assumed that further fruiting will occur on additional stems obtained by growing 1-2 flower-bearing stepchildren. About a month before the end of fruiting, it is recommended to pinch all the fruiting stems of the tomato. This allows the fruits already on the branches to ripen in a timely manner.
Description of tomatoes
Tomatoes of the “Red Banana” variety are actually not very similar to the fruit of the same name. The elongated shape of the fruit can be called rather plum-shaped. So, the length of mature vegetables sometimes reaches 10-12 cm, but on average this parameter is 5-6 cm. The mass of vegetables also varies and can vary from 70 to 120 g. It is worth noting that the size of tomatoes largely depends on growing conditions and nutritional value. soil.
The color of tomatoes is classic – bright red. The shape of vegetables is cylindrical, with a rounded tip. The skin of tomatoes is dense, prevents cracking. Analyzing some reviews, we can say that the surface of tomatoes is sometimes harsh. The seed producer characterizes the Red Banana variety as canning.
In the cut, Red Banana tomatoes have 2-3 oblong chambers filled with seeds and juice. The pulp of tomatoes is dense, moderately juicy. It contains a lot of solids, sugar and acid. This determines the taste of vegetables and their universal purpose. Tomatoes are highly marketable, suitable for long-term transportation and storage. They can be used to prepare fresh snacks, sauces, canned winter preparations. The only limitation in use is that the juice from the Red Bananas cannot be obtained: it will be too thick.
In addition to the “Red Banana” variety, there are some other types of this plant, for example, “Orange Banana”, “Yellow Banana”, “Pink Banana” are familiar to many. Agrotechnics and the description of all these varieties are the same, the only difference is in the external color of vegetables. So, you can get to know the Yellow Banana variety better by watching the video:
The farmer will demonstrate the crop of tomatoes and give them a brief description on the video.
Ripening period and yield
The proposed variety is characterized by an early period of fruit ripening. Its first tomatoes can be tasted already after 85-90 days from the day of seed germination. Mass ripening of tomatoes occurs after another 2 weeks.
For the entire growing season, it is possible to collect at least 3 kg of vegetables from each bush. The total yield of the variety is high and can reach 15 kg/m2. In greenhouse conditions, bushes can bear fruit until November, thereby increasing the volume of fruiting.
Variety resistance to weather conditions and diseases
All “banana” tomato varieties are distinguished by remarkable immunity. They are resistant to adverse weather conditions, can remarkably endure cold snaps and consistently high temperatures. It is this resistance to external factors that made it possible to grow tomatoes in regions with different climatic indicators.
The resistance of the variety to diseases is also high. Tomatoes are rarely affected by TMV and Fusarium. Some danger to plants is cladosporiosis and late blight. To other diseases, the variety has an average resistance.
To prevent the development of dangerous diseases to which the variety is susceptible, it is worth knowing some rules for the prevention and treatment of tomatoes:
- Cladosporiosis is a fungal disease (brown spot), which often manifests itself in conditions with high humidity. Symptoms of cladosporiosis are yellow spots on the upper leaves of the plant. On the reverse side of the diseased leaf plates, you can see a gray coating. As the disease progresses, the leaves dry up and become covered with brown spots. In order to prevent the disease, it is recommended to follow the rules of agricultural technology and crop rotation, as well as spray the plants with biological preparations, garlic infusion, and iodine solution. You can fight an already developing disease with the help of preparations containing copper.
- Late blight develops after prolonged rains or in conditions of sharp temperature fluctuations. Signs of late blight are brown spots on the leaves and fruits of the plant. To prevent the disease, it is necessary to form bushes in a timely and correct manner, removing stepchildren only in dry, sunny weather. Salt solution can be used as a prophylactic to combat the disease. For treatment, it is recommended to use Fitosporin.
The use of preventive control means will reliably protect tomatoes from various pathogenic viruses and fungi. Careful observation of plants, in turn, will help to detect the problem in time and deal with it effectively.
Advantages and disadvantages
It is rather difficult to unambiguously assess the quality of the proposed variety, because it has a number of advantages and a number of significant disadvantages that every farmer must correlate even before the seeds are planted.
Among the advantages of the variety, the following points should be highlighted:
- resistance to various climatic conditions makes it possible to grow tomatoes in all regions of Our Country;
- high yield regardless of external factors;
- good resistance to many diseases;
- universal purpose of tomatoes;
- excellent external qualities of vegetables.
The disadvantages of “banana” varieties include the following factors:
- relatively low taste quality of vegetables;
- high solids content and inability to prepare tomato juice;
- complex process of formation of bushes.
If we combine all the above positive and negative factors, then we can say that the Red Banana variety is very stable and can be the best option for growing in the northern regions of the country. The taste qualities of the variety are modest.
Features of agricultural technology
You can grow “banana” varieties of tomatoes in greenhouses, under film cover and in open beds. As a rule, agrarians choose a seedling method of cultivation, sowing seeds in containers 55 days before the day of planting the plants in the ground. The optimal time for planting seedlings depends on the climatic conditions of a particular region.
In the greenhouse and on open ridges, plants are planted 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. During the growing season, plants need to be fed 3-4 times with universal mineral fertilizers or organic matter. Loosening the soil, weeding and regular watering will also help you get a good harvest of vegetables and protect the bushes from viral, fungal diseases, and pests.
Conclusion
Thus, we tried to give the most detailed description of the Red Banana tomato variety, provided relevant photos and comments that will help everyone to grow these tomatoes in their garden. The quality of vegetables and the feasibility of growing this particular variety can only be assessed by the agrarian himself, having thought over the purpose of tomatoes and the method of growing them, assessing the existing climatic conditions in the region.