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The red banana is not an exotic fruit at all, but a new, very good variety of tomato. In just a few years, many gardeners in Russia and neighboring countries managed to appreciate it. The unique name of the variety corresponds to the original shape and color of the tomatoes. “Red Banana” is loved by farmers due to its unpretentiousness, high yield, and good quality of fruits. The variety can be grown in any region of the country, which makes it widely in demand. Even more detailed information about the Red Banana tomato can be found further in the proposed article. Numerous photos of vegetables and reviews about the crop will also help you get to know the variety better.
Detailed information about the variety
The “Red Banana” variety 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 crop to unfavorable external conditions. The combination of these characteristics makes it possible to grow tomatoes even in the most difficult climatic regions. Thus, “Red Banana” is recommended for cultivation in warm Ukraine and Moldova, in the south and even in the north of Russia.Thus, every gardener, regardless of where he lives, can, if desired, grow a good crop of “Red Bananas” on his plot.
Description of the plant
Tomatoes of the "Red Banana" variety are determinate. They form bushes with a height of 70 cm to 1.2 m. Stepchildren and leaves are formed in moderate quantities on the main trunk of such plants. To get a good harvest, tomatoes should be formed into 2-3 stems. As the bushes grow, they must be tied to a reliable support.
Tomatoes of the “Red Banana” variety successfully form ovaries in any weather conditions. The first of them appears above the 8th sheet. Further along the stem, brushes are formed every 1-2 leaves. 6-12 simple flowers are formed on each brush. This allows the plant to form beautiful, voluminous bunches of tomatoes, ensuring a high level of yield.
Experienced farmers who have repeatedly grown the “Red Banana” variety advise pinching 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 flowering stepsons. About a month before the end of fruiting, it is recommended to pinch all fruiting stems of the tomato. This allows the fruits already on the branches to ripen in a timely manner.
Description of tomatoes
Red Banana tomatoes don't really resemble the fruit of the same name. The elongated shape of the fruit can be called rather plum-shaped. Thus, the length of mature vegetables sometimes reaches 10-12 cm, but on average this parameter is 5-6 cm. The weight of vegetables also varies and can vary from 70 to 120 g.It is worth noting that the size of tomatoes largely depends on the growing conditions and nutritional status of the soil.
The color of tomatoes is classic - bright red. The shape of the vegetables is cylindrical, with a rounded tip. The skin of tomatoes is dense and prevents cracking. Analyzing some reviews, we can say that the surface of tomatoes is sometimes a bit harsh. The seed producer characterizes the “Red Banana” variety as a canned variety.
In cross section, Red Banana tomatoes have 2-3 oblong chambers filled with seeds and juice. The tomato pulp is dense and moderately juicy. It contains a lot of dry matter, sugar and acid. This determines the taste of vegetables and their universal purpose. Tomatoes are highly marketable and suitable for long-term transportation and storage. They can be used to prepare fresh snacks, sauces, and canned winter preparations. The only limitation in use is that it will not be possible to obtain juice from “Red Bananas”: 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. The agricultural technology and description of all these varieties are the same, the only difference is the external color of the vegetables. So, you can get to know the “Yellow Banana” variety better by watching the video:
The farmer will demonstrate the tomato harvest on the video and give them a brief description.
Ripening period and yield
The proposed variety is distinguished by an early period of fruit ripening.You can taste your first tomatoes within 85-90 days from the day the seeds germinate. Mass ripening of tomatoes occurs after another 2 weeks.
During 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.
Resistance of the variety to weather conditions and diseases
All “banana” tomato varieties have remarkable immunity. They are resistant to adverse weather conditions and can withstand cold snaps and consistently high temperatures. It is this resistance to external factors that has made it possible to grow tomatoes in regions with different climatic conditions.
The variety's resistance to diseases is also high. Tomatoes are rarely affected by TMV and fusarium. Cladosporiosis and late blight pose some danger to plants. The variety has average resistance to other diseases.
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) that occurs more often in conditions with high air humidity. Symptoms of cladosporiosis are yellow spots on the upper leaves of the plant. On the reverse side, a gray coating can be seen on the leaf blades affected by the disease. As the disease progresses, the leaves dry out 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 drugs 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, you need to form the bushes in a timely and correct manner, removing stepsons only in dry, sunny weather. Saline solution can be used as a preventative measure to combat the disease. It is recommended to use Fitosporin for treatment.
The use of preventive control agents will reliably protect tomatoes from various pathogenic viruses and fungi. Careful monitoring of plants, in turn, will help to detect the problem in a timely manner and effectively deal with it.
Advantages and disadvantages
It is quite 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 evaluate 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 Russia;
- high productivity 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 bush formation.
If we combine all of the above positive and negative factors, 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
“Banana” varieties of tomatoes can be grown in greenhouses, under film cover and in open beds. Farmers, as a rule, choose the 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 to 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 the corresponding photos and comments that will help anyone who wants to grow these tomatoes in their garden. Only the farmer himself can assess the quality of vegetables and the feasibility of growing this particular variety, having thought through the purpose of the tomatoes and the method of growing them, and assessing the existing climatic conditions in the region.
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