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You can endlessly admire the bright multi-colored lanterns of the De Barao variety ripening on tall tomatoes. They grow on bushes until frost. The De Barao tomato was created by Brazilian breeders. Tomatoes came to Russia at the end of the last century from Brazil and were immediately liked by gardeners.
general information
The variety is included in the State Register, almost all of its varieties are registered:
- Gold and Orange;
- Pink and Red;
- Black, Tsarsky and Giant;
- Raspberry and Black striped.
The difference is not only in the names of the tomatoes, but also in the taste, structure of the pulp, and shape. But all subspecies are united by unpretentious cultivation, stable yield, and versatility of fruit use.
De Barao tomato bushes are powerful and belong to indeterminate varieties. The yield of all subspecies is stable; one square meter, subject to agricultural technology, yields up to 20 kg of fruit in any weather conditions.
The State Register recommends tomatoes for growing on private plots and on an industrial scale. The variety can be cultivated in open and protected ground.
The height of the bushes is from 2 to 3 meters. The leaves are large. Inflorescences with a large number of ovaries, stalk with joints.
To understand what De Barao tomatoes are, you need to know the characteristics and description of the variety depending on the type.
Variety varieties
As already noted, the De Barao tomato variety has several subspecies.
Black
Description
The De Barao tomato variety is indeterminate, mid-season, technical ripeness occurs 120-130 days after germination. Growth is unlimited; in a greenhouse it can be about three meters.
The inflorescences are represented by simple racemes with 8-10 fruits in the shape of an oval or egg. There are few cameras, no more than three. When technically ripe, the fruits are reddish-brown, as in the photo below.
The weight of individual fruits is 40-80 grams. Tomato De Barao Black, according to gardeners, is distinguished by dense, sweetish pulp. Thanks to the hard skin, they are easily transported and stored for a long time.
Pros and cons of the type
According to the characteristics of the De Barao Black tomato, the following positive aspects can be highlighted:
- high productivity;
- interesting appearance;
- excellent taste;
- versatility of application;
- transportability and keeping quality;
- resistance to late blight.
If we talk about the disadvantages, then these are:
- damage to fruits by black bacterial spot and blossom end rot;
- the inability of the plant to resist the Colorado potato beetle and slugs.
In addition to just Black De Barao, there is also De Barao Black Striped, here he is in the photo below.
Red
Another variety, the De Barao Red tomato variety, ripens in 120-130 days. It is indeterminate, up to 3 m high.That is why it is recommended to grow tomatoes in a greenhouse to avoid injury to the bush by winds.
Tomato De Barao A red productive variety, reviews from gardeners and the photo below confirm this. One bush, with proper care, will produce about 6 kg of tasty and dense egg-shaped fruits.
At technical ripeness, the tomatoes are bright red in color, the weight of individual tomatoes is from 80 to 120 grams. The fruits of the De Barao Red variety, according to reviews from gardeners and descriptions, are two- or three-chambered. They contain 5-6% dry matter.
If we talk about use, then in addition to fresh use, the fruits of the De Barao Red tomato (taking into account the description) are most often canned entirely: the size and dense skin allow it, which does not burst either on the bushes or when poured with boiling water.
Advantages
- attractive external data;
- cold resistance and endurance;
- excellent taste properties;
- high transportability;
- long shelf life;
- versatility of use;
- resistance to many diseases and pests of nightshade crops;
- excellent yield.
Flaws
- The impossibility of growing in open ground in the risky farming zone due to the medium-late ripening period. Greenhouses must be high enough.
- Difficulties in formation: only one or two stems, all other stepsons, as well as leaves, must be constantly removed.
- It is advisable to plant De Barao tomatoes separately from other varieties.
Pink
The plant belongs, like all varieties of De Barao, to indeterminate, tall (above 2 meters), varieties with a cluster type of fruiting. Technical ripeness occurs 115-125 days after planting. Tomatoes are intended for growing in a greenhouse.
The internodes of the De Barao Pink tomato are large, the stems are strong and powerful.The leaves are ordinary, dark green in color. The inflorescences are simple, compact in structure. The first of them appears quite high, above the 9th or 11th leaf. The next brushes are in increments of three sheets.
The fruits are small, weighing from 50 to 70 grams, in the form of cream. The surface is smooth, the skin is dense, so cracking is not observed. The taste is normal tomato. At technical maturity, the De Barao tomato is pink, according to reviews and photos, bright pink. Fruits of universal use. Plants are resistant to tomato diseases.
Tsarsky
Tomatoes of this variety are mid-ripening (120-125 days), tall (up to two meters). The De Barao Tsarsky tomato is formed, judging by the description, into 1-2 stems; it needs support, tying, and pinching.
The type of inflorescence is carpal, with fruits resembling cream with a small pipette. The fruits are pale pink in color, with a barely noticeable golden crown on the peduncle.
The fruits have a pronounced tomato taste. The weight of tomatoes is 50-100 grams. Fruiting is extended, the harvest is harvested until frost. Tomato De Barao Tsarsky is disease resistant.
Gold
This variety is the result of amateur selection. The plant is late-ripening, indeterminate, which means it does not limit itself in growth. It can only be grown in protected soil.
The bushes are powerful with a large number of dark green leaves and shoots. This complicates care, since it requires constant planting of tomatoes. Experts and gardeners advise leaving only one stem.
The fruits of the De Barao Golden tomato, according to reviews, have an oval, plum-shaped shape. The surface is smooth. The weight of tomatoes is from 79 to 90 grams. The taste is excellent. When technically ripe, the fruits are golden-lemon in color.
The variety is productive; up to 6.5 kg of fruits are harvested from one bush with proper agricultural technology. This is also achieved due to the resistance of tomatoes to diseases of nightshade crops. As gardeners note in reviews, the De Barao Golden tomato practically does not suffer from late blight.
The yellow fruits are very healthy. Nutritionists note that they do not cause allergies and can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. They contain potassium, iron, magnesium, cobalt and zinc necessary for humans.
Orange
This variety was entered into the State Register only in 1999. Despite the short growing period, the De Barao Orange tomato has already become a favorite among Russian gardeners. The variety is of indeterminate type, powerful, late-ripening. The only thing that the originators pay attention to is that tomatoes do not have time to ripen in open ground; it is recommended to grow them only in greenhouses.
There are not too many leaves, they are rich green. The structure is normal, like all varieties of the variety.
The fruits are medium-sized, ovoid, weighing around 65 grams, with two or three chambers. The pulp is dense and juicy. Each cluster produces up to 8-10 bright orange fruits with a pleasant taste. According to the description (this can be seen in the photo), the tomatoes are equal in weight and shape.
Tomatoes are transportable and have a long shelf life.The purpose of the fruit is universal: fresh, for whole-fruit canning, salads, and making juice.
The yield is high (up to 8 kg per plant) if the bushes are grown in one stem. Plants almost never suffer from late blight, even if the summer is rainy.
Giant
Description
De Barao Giant tomatoes are distinguished by their power, up to 2 meters in height. Plants are cold-resistant, shade-tolerant. Recommended for growing in protected soil. Technical ripeness occurs in 125-130 days.
The plant is a raceme type; each cluster bears an average of 6-7 fruits, sometimes more. Average weight is from 70 to 100 grams. The shape of the fruit is cream. The pulp is dense with two or three chambers. Ripe fruits are red in color, and the cap in the area of the peduncle is greenish.
Advantages of the variety
Reviews about the Giant tomato are mostly rave. Gardeners call the main advantages:
- Stable yield.
- Great taste.
- Versatility of use.
- Long shelf life and transportability.
- High resistance to diseases of nightshade crops.
Conclusion
There are many varieties of De Barao tomato. This pleases gardeners who like to experiment in their plots. We tried to briefly describe some of them. The photo below shows another interesting variety from the same series, De Barao Raspberry.
It is important to note that all subspecies are productive and tasty. The variety can be grown in any region of Russia, but the best results are obtained in greenhouses. The main thing is to follow the agricultural practices adopted for indeterminate varieties.
