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There are many types of tomatoes with unusual colors. One of these is the Chocolate Donut tomato. This is a novelty among the achievements of Siberian breeders. The variety became famous thanks to its original name and taste. Gardeners speak positively about this species. Before planting, you should familiarize yourself with the nuances of agricultural technology and the characteristic features of the variety.
Who brought it out and when?
The tomato variety was bred in 2023 by employees of the Siberian Garden agricultural company. The vegetable crop has not yet been included in the State Register.
Greenish stripes coming from the fruit stem sometimes remain even after the tomatoes ripen
Description and characteristics of tomatoes Chocolate donut
Chocolate donut is a mid-early variety that is grown for sale or personal consumption. With proper care, the bushes bear fruit intensively for a long time. The vegetable crop is very unpretentious in care. The plant is indeterminate and needs shaping.
Description of the Chocolate Donut variety:
- The tomato grows up to 2 meters in height.The shoots are strong, thick, and reliably hold the fruits. About six brushes are formed, each of them holds up to 5-6 tomatoes.
- The foliage is medium, the leaf mass has a characteristic tomato shape. The leaves are rich green with a shine and a smooth surface. There is slight pubescence.
- The fruits contain anthocyanin and lycopene. These substances affect the taste and serve as good antioxidants. The tomatoes are large, weighing up to 300 g. The shape is round, flat, similar to a donut. The shade is brown-red with dark purple wide stripes. The skin is strong, smooth, and prevents tomatoes from cracking during transportation or storage.
- The fruits of the Chocolate Donut variety are sweetish with fruity notes.
- Inside, the tomatoes are fleshy, sugary, without voids.
Coffee and chocolate fruits will not leave even an avid gardener indifferent
The Chocolate Donut variety has rightfully gained wide popularity in a short time.
Ripening time
The ripening period of tomato fruits is mid-early. The fruits ripen 90-105 days after planting the seedlings. Typically this period occurs at the end of June and lasts until the beginning of September. The ripening time of tomatoes is affected by the weather conditions of the growing region.
Tomato yield Chocolate donut
The variety of Siberian selection is very productive. From one Chocolate Donut bush you can harvest about 4 kg of fruit. From 1 sq. m yields up to 12 kg of harvest.
Resistance to adverse factors
The Chocolate Donut tomato variety is famous for its excellent fruit set even in unfavorable conditions. The bushes withstand the vagaries of nature. They only react poorly to drought and extreme heat. The leaves may curl and small fruits may form in smaller quantities.
Despite the original appearance, the Chocolate Donut variety is very unpretentious, unlike its similar counterparts
Where is it grown?
Tomatoes are recommended to be grown in the Southern and Central regions. It is undesirable for residents of the Northern regions to cultivate tomatoes in the garden.
Methods of application
The chocolate donut is enjoyed in salads, summer salads, and holiday appetizers. Thanks to their original appearance, tomatoes create a spectacular accent on the table. Tomatoes make excellent winter preparations. They are unsuitable for whole-fruit preservation due to their large size.
Advantages and disadvantages
Coffee-chocolate tomatoes adapt well to cold climates and low light. Under such conditions, many tomatoes die.
In the axils of Chocolate Donut tomatoes there is green jelly
Pros:
- presentable, original appearance;
- good yield;
- high immunity;
- unpretentiousness.
Minuses:
- need for garter to support;
- bushes need to be constantly pruned;
- the fruits do not last long;
- in open ground the yield is lower than in a greenhouse.
Landing dates and rules
Experienced gardeners recommend planting tomatoes in early May or mid-June. Then the threat of a return of night frosts usually passes, and the earth warms up sufficiently. The area should be protected from gusts of wind and well lit by the sun. In the shade, tomatoes do not set well and form small fruits. The optimal level of soil acidity is considered neutral. If the soil is too dense, you can dilute it with river sand.
Two weeks before planting tomatoes, the area is plowed using a shovel. The procedure improves soil aeration and destroys weeds.
The holes are prepared 2-3 days before planting
They should be 20*25 cm in size, 15-17 cm deep. A drainage layer of onion peels, eggshells and ash should be placed on the bottom. After this, a liter of settled water is poured into the holes.
Before planting, you need to prepare tomato seedlings. Select the healthiest specimens with developed rhizomes. You can dip them in growth stimulator Epin or Zircon for 2-3 hours. Before planting, the root system is straightened.
Planting algorithm:
- The seedling is carefully placed in the center of the hole and sprinkled with earth.
- The root zone is lightly compacted with your hands.
- The planted bushes are watered with settled water in the amount of 1.5 liters. You can add a little potassium permanganate to the liquid to disinfect the soil.
After planting, the tomato bushes should take root in the new location. They should not be touched for two weeks.
How to care
The Chocolate Donut variety bush needs timely care. All manipulations must be performed according to schedule.
Care instructions:
- Tomato is a moisture-loving crop that requires regular addition of liquid. It is recommended to use 3 liters per adult bush 3-4 times a week. During hot periods, plantings should be irrigated 5 times every 7 days. Drip irrigation is preferred.
- Tomato bushes are fed 3-4 times during the growing season. Nitrogen should be used at the fruit set stage. After two weeks, potassium and phosphorus are added. You can use complex ready-made formulations. Two weeks before the fruit reaches the stage of technical maturity, fertilization is stopped.
- The row spacing is weeded after each watering with a small rake. This procedure promotes better absorption of moisture and soil aeration.
- Tomato bushes are formed into three stems. The lower leaves are removed up to the first cluster.Since the plant is tall, it is tied to a support or trellis. Otherwise, the shoots will touch the ground, which will reduce the size of the fruit.
Ready-made fertilizers designed specifically for tomato crops contain everything necessary for successful development
Disease and pest control
The Chocolate Donut tomato variety is famous for its high immunity and is almost not susceptible to common diseases. These include rot, late blight and core necrosis. If the first signs of the disease are detected, it is necessary to treat the bushes with fungicides. Effective remedies include Quadris, Ridomil, Agat 25 and Maxim. Usually 1-2 treatments are enough. Severely affected parts of plants are removed and burned away from the garden.
If the bushes are attacked by beetles, they need to be removed using insecticides. Chocolate donut tomatoes can be attacked by aphids, Colorado potato beetles or mole crickets. The bushes should be sprayed with Prestige or Fitoverm. Irrigation with a soap solution is suitable as a folk remedy.
The mole cricket devours the roots of vegetable crops and lives in burrows
Conclusion
The Chocolate Donut tomato is a widely sought-after young variety. There is little information about it yet, but we can safely talk about good productivity and high immunity. The vegetable crop is easy to grow even for an inexperienced gardener due to the variety’s ease of care.
Reviews from summer residents about the Chocolate Donut tomato
