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The variety Black Moor has been known since 2000. It is grown to produce small fruits suitable for fresh use or homemade preparations. The variety has a good taste and is suitable for transportation.
The main features
The characteristics and description of the Black Moor tomato variety are as follows:
- semi-determinant bush type;
- mid-season ripening;
- after the appearance of sprouts, the harvest of tomatoes occurs after 115-125 days;
- bush height – up to 1 m, in the greenhouse reaches 1,5 m;
- the first brush is formed after the 8th sheet, the rest – after the next 3 sheets.
The description of Black Moor tomatoes is as follows:
- fruit weight – 50 g;
- dark red shade;
- thick skin;
- elongated shape;
- fleshy and juicy pulp;
- sweet taste.
Productivity of the variety
About 5-6 kg of tomatoes are harvested from each square meter of plantings. On one brush, from 7 to 10 fruits ripen, but their number can reach 18.
According to the characteristics and description of the Black Moor tomato variety, it is suitable for preparing snacks, salads, first and second courses, sauces and juices. Due to the thick skin, they can be used for home canning: salt, pickle, ferment.
Landing order
Variety Black Moor is recommended for growing in greenhouses and hotbeds. If climatic conditions allow, you can land it in an open area. Regardless of the method of planting, you first need to get seedlings, during the growth of which the necessary conditions are provided.
Getting the seedlings
Tomato seeds begin to be planted from mid-February. Before transferring seedlings to a permanent place, about 2 months should pass.
First, the soil is prepared for planting, which includes two main components: garden soil and humus. It can be prepared in the fall or purchased soil mixture in specialized stores.
If soil from the site is used, then it must be warmed up well in the oven or poured with a solution of potassium permanganate. This will eliminate harmful spores and insect larvae.
Then proceed to the processing of seed material. It must be wrapped in a damp cloth for a day. Seeds are kept at a temperature of more than 25 degrees, which stimulates their germination.
Fill containers with prepared soil. Boxes or cups 15 cm high are suitable for seedlings of tomatoes. The seeds are deepened into the soil by 1 cm. The optimal step for planting tomato seeds is 2 cm.
The fastest shoots appear when the ambient temperature reaches 25-30 degrees. At first, the containers are kept in a dark place, but the emerging tomato sprouts must be transferred to the light.
For half a day, tomato seedlings need lighting. Periodically, it is sprayed with warm water to prevent the soil from drying out.
Greenhouse landing
Variety Black Moor is intended for cultivation in protected ground. A heifer or a greenhouse for planting tomatoes begins to be prepared in the fall. The top soil layer is recommended to be eliminated, since spores of diseases and pest larvae are concentrated in it.
The remaining soil is dug up and garden soil is added. Be sure to add compost and wood ash. Of the mineral fertilizers at this stage, superphosphate is used (5 tablespoons per 1 m2) and potassium sulfate (1 spoon).
According to the description, Black Moor tomatoes are considered tall, so they are placed in a greenhouse in 40 cm increments. 70 cm should be left between plants. Seedlings are moved to recesses along with an earthen clod. Tomato roots should be sprinkled with earth, tamped a little and watered abundantly.
For the next 10 days, the tomatoes are not watered or fertilized. Plants need time to get used to new conditions.
Transfer to the beds
In the southern regions, the Black Moor tomato is planted in open ground. In this case, well-lit areas located on a hill are selected. If necessary, high beds are equipped for tomatoes.
Tomatoes prefer areas where cabbage, legumes, onions, garlic, carrots and other root crops used to grow. The beds that grew tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and potatoes a year earlier are best left for other crops.
Tomatoes are planted in rows, between which 0,7 m is left. Plants should be placed with an interval of 0,4 m. After planting, water the tomatoes well.
Variety care
With constant care, the Black Moor variety gives a large harvest. Plants need timely watering and fertilizing. The soil under the tomatoes must be loosened and prevent the formation of a crust.
Tomato care also includes the formation of a bush, which makes it possible to control the density of plantings. Be sure to tie the plants to the support.
According to reviews, the Black Moor tomato has an average resistance to diseases. It will help to avoid the development of diseases by observing the microclimate when growing tomatoes and preventive spraying with Barrier or Fitosporin preparations.
Watering tomatoes
The intensity of watering tomatoes depends on the stage of their development. Before the appearance of the ovaries, the plantings are watered once a week, the moisture consumption is up to 5 liters. A lack of water is indicated by yellowing and twisting of the tops, so water is applied regularly.
When the first fruits appear, the tomatoes are watered twice a week. Under the bush make 3 liters of water. This scheme avoids cracking of the fruit.
Water is first collected in barrels. You can use only warm water that has had time to settle. The procedure is carried out in the morning or evening hours.
Feeding scheme
During the season, the Black Moor tomato requires several top dressings. After planting, the plants are fertilized with phosphorus and potassium. Due to phosphorus, the growth of tomatoes improves, and potassium increases the taste of the fruit.
Substances are introduced into the soil by irrigation. Such treatments are carried out no more than once every 14 days.
During the ripening period of tomatoes, a solution is prepared containing 10 liters of water, a tablespoon of sodium humate and double superphosphate. It is also applied to the soil when watering tomatoes.
Ash containing calcium, potassium, magnesium and other components will help replace minerals. It is embedded directly into the ground or insisted in a bucket of water, after which the tomatoes are watered.
Shrub formation
Variety Black Moor is formed into one or two stems. Excess shoots in tomatoes must be eliminated. They are broken off by hand until their length is 5 cm.
The formation of a bush is necessary to increase the yield of tomatoes. The procedure does not contribute to the growth of the green mass of tomatoes, which has a positive effect on the microclimate in the greenhouse and fruit formation.
Since, according to the description, the Black Moor tomato is tall, it is tedious to tie it to a support. This is how the straight stem of the plant is formed, and the fruits do not come into contact with the ground. As a support, planks made of metal or wood or more complex structures are used.
Reviews of gardeners
Conclusion
Tomato Black Moor is valued for its unusual appearance and taste. Its fruits are able to endure long-term transportation, suitable for daily diet, canning and other processing.
To obtain a good harvest, provide optimal conditions for growing varieties: watering, airing, regular feeding. The bush also needs shaping and tying. Preventive treatments and compliance with the care of tomatoes will help to avoid the development of diseases.
