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The Black Moor variety has been known since 2000. It is grown to produce small fruits suitable for fresh use or homemade preparations. The variety has good taste and is suitable for transportation.
Key Features
The characteristics and description of the Black Moor tomato variety are as follows:
- semi-determinate type of bush;
- mid-season ripening;
- after the sprouts appear, the tomatoes are harvested after 115-125 days;
- bush height – up to 1 m, in a 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 tint;
- thick skin;
- elongated shape;
- fleshy and juicy pulp;
- sweet taste.
Productivity of the variety
Approximately 5-6 kg of tomatoes are harvested from each square meter of plantings. From 7 to 10 fruits ripen on one cluster, but their number can reach 18.
According to the characteristics and description of the Black Moor tomato variety, it is suitable for preparing appetizers, salads, first and second courses, sauces and juices. Due to their thick skin, they can be used for home canning: salting, pickling, fermenting.
Boarding order
The Black Moor variety is recommended for growing in greenhouses and greenhouses. If climatic conditions permit, you can plant it in an open area. Regardless of the planting method, you first need to obtain seedlings, during the growth of which the necessary conditions are provided.
Obtaining seedlings
Tomato seeds begin to be planted in mid-February. About 2 months should pass before the seedlings are transferred to a permanent location.
First, prepare the soil 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 needs to be heated well in the oven or watered with a solution of potassium permanganate. This will eliminate harmful spores and insect larvae.
Then they begin to process the seed material. It must be wrapped in a damp cloth for a day. Seeds are kept at temperatures above 25 degrees, which stimulates their germination.
The containers are filled with prepared soil. For tomato seedlings, boxes or cups 15 cm high are suitable. The seeds are deepened into the soil 1 cm. The optimal spacing for planting tomato seeds is 2 cm.
Shoots appear most quickly when the ambient temperature reaches 25-30 degrees. At first, the containers are kept in a dark place, but the tomato sprouts that appear must be transferred to the light.
For half a day, tomato seedlings need lighting. It is periodically sprayed with warm water to prevent the soil from drying out.
Planting in a greenhouse
The Black Moor variety is intended for cultivation in protected ground.The heifer or greenhouse for planting tomatoes begins to be prepared in the fall. It is recommended to remove the top soil layer, since disease spores 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 spoons per 1 m2) and potassium sulfate (1 spoon).
According to the description, Black Moor tomatoes are considered tall, so they are placed in the greenhouse in increments of 40 cm. 70 cm should be left between plants. The seedlings are moved into the depressions along with a ball of earth. The roots of the tomatoes should be sprinkled with soil, compacted a little and watered generously.
Over the next 10 days, the tomatoes are not watered or fertilized. Plants need time to get used to new conditions.
Transfer to beds
In the southern regions, the Black Moor tomato is planted in open ground. In this case, select well-lit areas located on a hill. If necessary, install high beds for tomatoes.
Tomatoes prefer areas where cabbage, legumes, onions, garlic, carrots and other root vegetables previously grew. It is better to leave the beds where tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and potatoes were grown a year earlier for other crops.
Tomatoes are planted in rows, with 0.7 m between them. Plants should be placed with a gap of 0.4 m. After planting, the tomatoes should be watered well.
Variety care
With constant care, the Black Moor variety produces a large harvest. Plants need timely watering and fertilizing.The soil under the tomatoes must be loosened and a crust must not be allowed to form.
Caring for tomatoes also includes the formation of a bush, which makes it possible to control the density of plantings. Be sure to tie the plants to a support.
According to reviews, the Black Moor tomato has average resistance to diseases. Avoiding the development of diseases will help by observing the microclimate when growing tomatoes and preventive spraying with Barrier or Fitosporin.
Watering tomatoes
The intensity of watering tomatoes depends on the stage of their development. Before the ovaries appear, the plantings are watered once a week, the moisture consumption is up to 5 liters. A lack of water is indicated by yellowing and curling of the tops, so water is added regularly.
When the first fruits appear, the tomatoes are watered twice a week. 3 liters of water are added under the bush. This scheme avoids cracking of the fruit.
Water is first collected in barrels. You can only use 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 feedings. After planting, the plants are fertilized with phosphorus and potassium. Phosphorus improves the growth of tomatoes, and potassium improves the taste of the fruit.
Substances are introduced into the soil through watering. Such treatments are carried out no more often than once every 14 days.
During the ripening period of tomatoes, prepare a solution containing 10 liters of water, a tablespoon of sodium humate and double superphosphate. It is also added to the soil when watering tomatoes.
Ash containing calcium, potassium, magnesium and other components will help replace minerals. It is embedded directly into the soil or infused in a bucket of water, after which the tomatoes are watered.
Bush formation
The Black Moor variety is formed into one or two stems. Excess shoots from 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 promote the growth of 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 way the straight stem of the plant is formed, and the fruits do not come into contact with the ground. Metal or wood strips or more complex structures are used as support.
Reviews from gardeners
Conclusion
The Black Moor tomato is valued for its unusual appearance and taste. Its fruits can withstand long-term transportation and are suitable for the daily diet, canning and other processing.
To obtain a good harvest, provide optimal growing conditions for the variety: watering, ventilation, regular fertilizing. The bush also needs shaping and tying up. Preventive treatments and proper care for tomatoes will help avoid the development of diseases.
