Tomato Black Heart Breda: description of the variety, cultivation and reviews of gardeners with a photo

Unusual varieties of tomatoes every year are of increasing interest to Russian vegetable growers. Tomato Black Heart of Breda, like many other varieties that differ from their counterparts in original color and shape, was bred by the American breeder Brad Gates. But despite the exotic appearance, the tomato perfectly takes root and bears fruit even in the difficult climatic conditions of the Urals and Siberia.

Features of the variety

Tomato Black Heart Breda is a mid-season variety of indeterminate type. Begins to bear fruit 100-130 days after germination.

Plant description:

• bush strong, with a powerful stem, grows up to 180 cm in height;
• very leafy plant;
• ovaries are formed well, up to 6 or more fruits are formed on each brush;
• possesses resistance to temperature extremes and immunity to most tomato diseases, in particular to late blight.

Breda's Black Heart is a varietal tomato so seed after harvest can be used next year.

Fruit characteristics:

• shape rounded and slightly elongated, heart-shaped;
• large tomatoes, weight from 300 to 500 grams;
• color of ripe tomatoes from dark red to burgundy black, with purple shoulders;
• pulp is dense, fleshy;
• has a delicate tomato flavor;
• rich, sweet with fruity flavor;
• fruits ripen well after removal from the bush, are stored for a long time and are stable during transportation.

Tomato variety Black Heart Breda is amazing not only for the spectacular color of the fruit, from one bush you can pick tomatoes of different sizes, weights and shapes.

Agrotechnology

Black Heart of Breda is recommended for cultivation in the middle lane and southern regions of the Russian Federation. But given the reviews, it is worth noting that this variety is successfully grown in Siberia. Agricultural technology:

• Sow seeds begin in mid-February. If the seed material was collected by hand, it should be disinfected with a pink solution of potassium permanganate before planting, and then rinsed with warm water.
• In the phase of the first two leaves, the sprouts dive into separate pots or cups.
• A week after picking, the first feeding of plants with complex mineral fertilizers is carried out.
• 7-10 days before planting seedlings in the ground, it is necessary to undergo a hardening course. To do this, containers with young bushes are taken out to the street or to the balcony, gradually increasing the walking time.
• The time of planting seedlings depends on climatic conditions. It is important that the air in the greenhouse warms up to + 16-18 degrees. Planting in open ground should not be earlier than the possibility of frost has passed.
• Planting scheme - 2-3 bushes per 1 sq. m, in greenhouses you can increase the density.
• Shrubs are recommended to be formed into two stems. And they also need tying to avoid kinks in the stem under the weight of the fruit.
• Because the plant is highly leafy, the lower leaves should be removed to improve air circulation.
• Tomatoes need to be regularly watered, loosened and fertilized.

Bred's black heart not only looks spectacular, but also has useful properties. Black tomatoes contain an increased amount of antioxidants, which has a beneficial effect on the body and serves as a prevention of cancer.

Reviews

Nina, Moscow: “I really liked the variety. From one bush I removed four giants of 600 grams, three more small ones (150-200 grams each) and a lot of medium-sized tomatoes. The taste of tomatoes is rich and intense.”

Elena, Arkhangelsk: “Before that, I experimented with black tomatoes, then the variety was unsuccessful. But the Black Heart pleased with both productivity and taste. I will plant more.”

Marina, Sverdlovsk region: “I grew Ch.S.B. in a greenhouse. The bushes formed into three stems, grew up to 1.5 m. A very productive variety. Tomatoes, as for selection, are all about the same size, weight 300-400 grams. The flesh is firm, without water, and tastes sweet.”

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