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The Black Crimea tomato became widespread thanks to Lars Olov Rosentrom. A Swedish collector noticed this variety when visiting the Crimean peninsula.
Since 1990, the tomato has become widespread in the USA, Europe and Russia. It is grown in greenhouse conditions and in the open air.
Description of the variety
According to photos and reviews, the Black Crimea tomato corresponds to the following description:
- mid-early maturation;
- 69-80 days pass from planting seeds to harvesting;
- indeterminate bush;
- tomato height – 1.8 m;
- resistance to diseases.
The fruits of Black Crimea tomatoes have a number of features:
- large tomatoes weighing 500 g;
- flat-round shape;
- fleshy fruits with thick skin;
- unripe tomatoes are green-brown in color;
- during the ripening process, the fruits acquire a burgundy, almost black hue;
- high taste qualities;
- average dry matter content.
Productivity of the variety
Up to 4 kg of fruits are harvested from one bush of the Black Crimea variety. These tomatoes are not subject to long-term storage and transportation.
The fruits of the variety are used for preparing salads, juices, purees, first and second courses.These tomatoes are too large and soft for canning, so it is recommended to eat them fresh or process them.
Boarding order
Tomato Black Crimea can be obtained by seedlings. To do this, at home, seeds are planted in small boxes. When the plants reach one and a half to two months, they are transferred to a greenhouse or an open area.
It is allowed to plant seeds directly in open ground under favorable climatic conditions in the region.
Preparing seedlings
To obtain tomato seedlings, prepare soil consisting of equal proportions of humus and turf soil. It is recommended to pre-treat the soil by heating it in the oven or placing it in the freezer. After 2 weeks, you can begin planting work.
Seed material is also processed. It is soaked for a day in warm water to stimulate the appearance of sprouts. Purchased tomato seeds have already undergone similar processing, so you can start planting them immediately.
Furrows are made on the surface of the soil to a depth of 1 cm. Seeds are placed every 2 cm. After planting, the containers are covered with glass or film, after which they are left in a dark and warm place.
According to reviews of the Black Crimean tomato, at a temperature of 25-30 degrees, seedlings appear in 3 days. If the ambient temperature is lower, growth will take longer.
The seedlings are moved to the windowsill, and constant lighting is provided for 12 hours. Water the tomatoes periodically to prevent the soil from drying out.
Planting in a greenhouse
Tomato seedlings that have reached 20 cm in height are transferred to the greenhouse.Such plants have 3-4 leaves and a developed root system.
The soil for tomatoes is dug up in the fall. The top layer of soil is removed to avoid the spread of diseases and pests in the future. Tomatoes are not grown in one place for two years in a row.
The Black Crimean variety is planted in rows or in a checkerboard pattern. Leave 60 cm between plants and 70 cm between rows.
To plant tomatoes, make a hole into which the root system is placed. Then the roots of the plant are covered and the soil is slightly compacted. The final stage is watering the plants.
Planting in open ground
In regions with a warm climate, seedlings of the Black Crimea variety are transferred to open ground. Reviews of the Black Crimean tomato show that these tomatoes grow well in the open air.
The planting scheme is as follows: an interval of 60 cm is maintained between plants. Tomatoes can be planted in several rows.
If tomatoes or peppers were already growing in the beds, then replanting of the crop is not carried out. Compost or rotted manure is used as soil fertilizer.
In the fall, the beds need to be dug up. In the spring, deep loosening is carried out and holes are prepared for planting. Tomatoes should be transferred to open ground after warm weather sets in. The air and soil should warm up well. If the threat of cold weather remains, the tomatoes are covered with agrofibre.
You can plant seeds of the Black Crimea variety in open ground. However, it will take longer to harvest.
Tomato care
The Black Crimea variety requires constant care.This includes watering and fertilizing. Plants are watered at least once a week. Fertilizers are applied every 2 weeks.
Reviews of the Black Crimea tomato indicate that the variety is rarely susceptible to disease. For prevention, it is recommended to follow agricultural practices, avoid dense plantings, and promptly water and weed.
Since the variety is tall, it is tied to a support. To form a bush, excess shoots are pinched.
Pinching and tying
The Black Crimea tomato grows up to 1.8 m high, so it requires staking. A support made of wood or metal is installed next to each bush. As the tomatoes grow, they are tied to it at the top.
The Black Crimea variety bush is formed into one or two stems. If it is necessary to obtain large fruits, then leave one stem and normalize the number of ovaries. When tomatoes are formed into two stems, the yield increases due to the large number of fruits.
When pinching, shoots growing from the leaf axil are eliminated. The procedure allows the plants to direct their forces to the formation of fruits. The shoots are broken off by hand before their length reaches 5 cm.
Watering the plantings
Tomatoes are watered once or twice a week depending on growing conditions and weather factors. Soil moisture is maintained at 85%.
It is important to prevent the formation of a dry crust on the soil surface. Therefore, after watering, the tomatoes are loosened and hilled.
The water must first settle and warm up. The first watering is carried out immediately after transferring the plants to a permanent place.The next application of moisture should take place in a week so that the plants can adapt to the new conditions.
Watering is especially important during the flowering period. At this time, 5 liters of water are poured weekly under each tomato. During the fruiting period, 3 liters of water is enough for tomatoes to avoid cracking of the tomatoes.
Fertilizer application
The first feeding of tomatoes is carried out 2 weeks after transferring the plants to a permanent place. During this period, you can feed the plantings with fertilizer containing nitrogen.
Add 1 tbsp per liter of water. l. urea, after which the tomatoes are watered at the root. In the future, it is not recommended to overuse nitrogen fertilizing to avoid excessive growth of green mass.
After a week, phosphorus and potassium are added. They are used in the form of superphosphate and potassium sulfide. Take 30 g of each substance per bucket of water. Watering is done at the root.
Repeated feeding with superphosphate is carried out when the fruits ripen. Take 1 tbsp per liter of water. l. this component. Plantings are sprayed with the resulting solution.
Reviews from gardeners
Conclusion
The Black Crimea variety is distinguished by medium-early ripening. Tomatoes grow quite tall, so they need support and tying. The fruits of the variety have an unusual dark color, large size and good taste. They are used fresh or processed for homemade preparations.
With proper care, the variety demonstrates high productivity. Tomatoes Black Crimea are rarely exposed to diseases. Following agricultural practices helps to avoid the spread of diseases.
