Tomato Plum Black: description and characteristics of the variety, reviews of summer residents with photos

Most vegetable growers in Russia allocate one or more beds for planting tomatoes. A he althy and tasty tomato is available for cultivation almost throughout the vast country. The Black Plum tomato has become one of the most unusual varieties in terms of the shape and color of the fruit. The originator of the plant was the domestic company Ural Summer Resident.

Tomato general information

The originator of the plant recommends it for greenhouse cultivation. Characteristics of the unusual variety Black Plum and a description of the features of the plant:

• Mid-early, harvested after 90-100 days.
• Indeterminate.
• The height of the bush is up to 180 centimeters.
• Light green leaves.
• Productive.
• Weak late blight susceptibility.
• Resistant to low temperatures.
• Long storage period with preservation of presentation.
• Unpretentious.
• Transportable.
• Stress resistant.
• Resistant to many diseases.

High resistance to temperature changes made it possible to grow tomatoes in regions with cool summers. The plant is suitable for cultivation both in protected and open ground. Fruit description and technical details:

• Egg shape.
• Dark cherry blossom.
• Light weight, up to 70 grams.
• Very sweet taste.
• Juicy.
• Thin skin.
• Not prone to cracking.
• Dense.
• Smooth.

The original appearance of the fruit and good taste make the berry an excellent product for fresh consumption. Black Plum tomato fruits are used as an ingredient in vegetable salads, decoration of festive dishes, whole-fruit canning.

Growing advice

It is necessary to prepare seedlings a couple of months before planting. To get he althy seedlings you need:

• Prepare seedling containers and fill them with complex soil for the nightshade family.
• Sowing to a depth of one centimeter.
• Water the plants.
• In case of lack of light, install fluorescent lamps and provide 16 hours of daylight to plants.
• Loosen.

IMPORTANT! Pick a tomato after two true leaves appear.

An unpretentious tomato is recommended to harden 7-10 days before planting day. No more than three bushes are placed on 1 square meter of land. The originator advises to follow the pattern of 30 x 50 centimeters. Care activities included:

• Loosening the soil.
• Water as needed.
• Feeding plants, at least 4 times during the summer season.
• Clean weeds.
• Tie up.

Opinion of gardeners

Good day to gardeners! For lovers of unusual and tasty tomatoes, I recommend trying the Black Plum variety.The plant is indeterminate and grows up to 180 centimeters. It is important to tie up the bushes in time, water and feed the tomato. Black with a red tinge, the fruits are distinguished by a sweet taste and pleasant aroma. The tomato is suitable for greenhouse cultivation in regions with cool summers.

Anastasia Polikarpovna, 56 years old

Good day everyone! This summer I discovered the Black Plum tomato variety. The unpretentious indeterminate plant perfectly endured the cool and rainy summer of the North-West region. It is important to dive the plant in time and tie up the bush. The berries grew very sweet and juicy. This is perfect for table decoration. Recommended!

Ekaterina Varnava, 45

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