Tomatoes Chernomor: variety description, photos, reviews

Tomato Chernomor is a variety of sweetish tomatoes of a dark purple hue. The culture is characterized by good resistance to adverse weather conditions, gives a stable yield of 8-12 kg per square meter. Recommended for cultivation in the Black Earth region, most often the bushes are planted in greenhouses. It is under such conditions that you can achieve maximum performance.

History of occurrence

Tomato Chernomor (Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum) was bred by breeders Kondratieva I.Yu. and Kandova E.E. The originator is the Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing (Moscow Region). The application for admission was submitted in 2004, after 3 years (2007) the variety was included in the register of breeding achievements in Our Country.

Approved for cultivation in the regions of the middle zone and the Chernozem region – Moscow region, Voronezh Kursk, Tambov, Belgorod, Lipetsk regions and others.

Description of the tomato variety Chernomor

Chernomor is a variety of tomatoes. It is not a hybrid, so self-collected seeds from the fruit can be used to grow next season. The bush is semi-determinate, grows to a height of 130-150 cm. The leaves are dark green, typical sizes. Inflorescences of a simple type. The peduncle has an articulation.

Tomatoes of the Chernomor variety are flat in shape, have a slight ribbing, and the peel is dense. The fruits are resistant to cracking, medium and large, the weight reaches 150-180, maximum 300 g. Taste qualities are good, pleasant sweetness is noticeable. The pulp is juicy, contains 4-6 nests with seeds. The immature fruit is green in color, there is a dark spot at the stalk. As it matures, it acquires a dark purple color, which is the reason for the name.

Characteristics of Chernomor tomato

The Chernomor variety is distinguished by good resistance to short-term temperature drops. The plant forms ovaries even in adverse weather. Therefore, it is possible to grow a crop both in a greenhouse or greenhouse, and in open ground. Ripening terms are from 115 to 120 days (the variety belongs to mid-season).

8-10 fruits are formed on each brush

The yield of tomato Chernomor

The yield of tomatoes of the Chernomor variety is 2-3 kg per plant, which corresponds to 8-12 kg per 1 m², with industrial cultivation – from 180 to 500 kg / ha. This figure is slightly higher than the standards of Nepryadva and Dar Zavolzhya (within 150-495 c/ha). The marketable yield of fruits is 73%. Chernomor tomatoes can be grown both for personal consumption and for sale or processing.

Disease and pest resistance

The variety is moderately resistant to diseases and pests, may suffer from late blight. Therefore, when growing, you need to observe the norm of watering, do preventive treatments and often ventilate the greenhouse or greenhouse.

Ways to use

Chernomor tomatoes are especially good fresh

They can be used to prepare salads, cold appetizers, soups and main dishes. The fruits are used to make ketchup. Vegetables are suitable for pickling and pickling. Large fruits will not fit in jars – they can be put on vegetable caviar.

Advantages and disadvantages of Chernomor tomato

Tomato Chernomor is valued for its good taste and interesting appearance. Despite the fact that the culture is demanding for care, many gardeners love the variety and grow it annually in greenhouses. Bushes give a stable harvest. For example, even from 5 m² of plantings, 50 kg of delicious fruits can be removed.

Tomatoes have a pleasant sweet taste.

Pros:

• high yield;
• large fruits, not prone to cracking;
• resistance to adverse weather conditions;
• universal purpose;
• transportability.

Cons:

• instability to phytophthora;
• requires a garter to a support, pinching;
• not in all regions cultivation in an open ground is possible.

Recommendations for growing

Chernomor tomato variety is cultivated in the traditional seedling way. Since in the middle lane and the Chernozem region, seedlings are transferred to open ground in the middle or at the end of May, the sowing of seeds is planned for the second decade of March. The soil is purchased in a store or made up independently from soddy soil, humus, black peat and sand (2: 1: 1: 1). The mixture must be disinfected by watering with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Instead, the soil can be kept for several days in the freezer or 20 minutes in the oven at a temperature of 130-150 degrees.

Sowing is done in common boxes, cassettes or containers. Chernomor tomato seeds are pre-soaked in a growth stimulant solution (“Heteroauxin”, “Zircon”, “Epin”) and planted to a depth of 1-1,5 cm with an interval of 5 cm. Moisturize, cover with a film with holes and put in a warm place (temperature at least 23 degrees). After the emergence of seedlings, the film is removed, and after the formation of 2-3 leaves, they dive into cups or peat pots.

Seedlings are transplanted into open ground at the age of 60 days. Planting pattern – 60 * 40 cm (4 bushes per 1 m²), the depth of the holes is 10 cm. The soil is prepared in advance – dug up and fertilized. Further care for tomatoes of the Chernomor variety includes the following actions:

1. Water regularly, 2-3 times a week. Water is preliminarily defended indoors or under the sun.
2. Top dressing with complex fertilizer every two weeks (up to five times in total per season).
3. Loosening, especially after heavy watering and rain.
4. Periodic weeding.
5. Mulching with sawdust, mowed grass, straw.
6. A garter to a support and pinching. It is better to remove stepchildren with garden shears, their blades are pre-treated in a solution of potassium permanganate or another antiseptic. The procedure is carried out every 10 days.

Regular watering and top dressing ensure a high yield of tomatoes of the Chernomor variety.

Pest and disease control

Chernomor tomato can suffer from phytophthora, and in case of immoderate watering – from rot. To prevent fungal infections, a few days after transplanting the seedlings, the bushes must be treated with a solution of any fungicide:

• Bordeaux liquid;
• “Fitosporin”;
• “Tatu”;
• “Maksim”;
• Fundazol.

Tomatoes of the Chernomor variety can also suffer from insects. Harm to the culture is caused by scoops, spider mites, aphids, bears and others. To combat them, folk remedies are used: an infusion of wood ash, garlic cloves, mustard powder, onion peel, tobacco dust.

In extreme cases, it is permissible to treat with insecticides, for example, Medvetoks, Confidor, Decis, Karate and others.

Processing is best done in the evening; for this, a dry and calm day is chosen (when grown in open ground).

Conclusion

Tomato Chernomor is one of the few purple varieties that can be cultivated in the climatic conditions of the middle lane. Tomatoes are juicy, with a pleasant taste and aroma. Fruits of medium size can be used for preservation, and large ones can be consumed fresh. When growing, special attention is paid to watering, top dressing, as well as ventilation of the greenhouse.

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