Tomato Banana legs: characteristics and description of the variety, yield photo reviews

Tomato "Banana Legs" (Banana Legs) is advised to bold gardeners who love to experiment in their summer cottage. This unusual variety appeared in 1988 thanks to the work of American breeders.

“Banana legs” are relatively high yielding, have a very unusual look and taste for a tomato, and are also perfectly stored in almost any conditions.

Characteristic variety

A detailed description of the variety can be found in modern literature for gardeners. Tomatoes "Banana legs" are determinant, i.e. have limited growth.This variety is considered mid-season and high-yielding. On the open ground, the bush usually grows up to 60-80 centimeters, and in greenhouses its height can reach one and a half meters. The highest yield was recorded on bushes with 3-5 stems. Tomatoes of this variety grow in clusters of 8-10 pieces each.

One bush gives an average of 4 to 6 kilograms of tomatoes. The fruits are bright yellow, if you look closely at them, you can see horizontal stripes. The maximum weight of one tomato is 100 g, and the length does not exceed 10 cm.

Features of the variety

"Banana legs" are significantly different in appearance from ordinary tomatoes. In color they are yellow, and in shape they resemble oblong plums. They have a shiny and thick skin. There are relatively few seeds. The taste is sweetish, with a hint of citrus.

Banana legs are perfect for homemade preparations.These tomatoes make excellent salads, sauces and lechos. Dense skin helps the fruits to keep their shape for a long time, both fresh and canned. In addition, the bright and rich yellow-golden color will make these tomatoes a wonderful decoration for any dish.

Pros of Banana Legs:

• Interesting shape and non-standard color;
• Unusual lemon flavor;
• Good yield;
• Easy maintenance;
• Disease resistance;
• Relative unpretentiousness to climatic conditions;
• Long shelf life.

As for the cons of the variety, here gardeners are unanimous in their opinion about their complete absence. Therefore, planting Banana Legs tomatoes on your plot, you absolutely do not risk being disappointed.

Features of cultivation

Breeders claim that the variety in question can be grown without seedlings. However, according to the reviews of gardeners, the seedling method is much more effective. In addition, planting the seeds of "Banana legs" directly into the ground makes sense only in a greenhouse.

Seeds for seedlings are usually sown 60-70 days before the intended planting in the ground. When planting seedlings on a garden plot, per 1 sq. meter place no more than 4 plants.

Dive is recommended to be done in the phase of three leaves. An important stage of care is feeding the plant with high-quality mineral fertilizers. Due to the fact that a large number of tomatoes grow on one bush, you should take care of strong supports in advance. In addition, do not forget about regular pinching, abundant watering with warm water and loosening the soil.

Reviews of gardeners about tomatoes "Banana legs"

• My whole family is just delighted with this variety. We plant it every year. The taste is incredible, one might say exquisite. With pleasure we eat these tomatoes, both fresh and canned. The preparations are incomparable. (Alexandra Semyonovna, Moscow)
• The secret to the amazing taste of these tomatoes is as much sunlight as possible. And, of course, no one canceled regular watering. Mineral fertilizers, by the way, also do not interfere. You will not regret the labor costs in the garden. These delicious tomatoes are worth it. (Olga, Krasnodar)
• The key to a rich harvest of "Banana Legs" is competent stepsoning. If only 1-2 stems are kept, the tomatoes will be small and sour. It is necessary to leave 3-5 stems. Then the fruits will be large, bright and very rich in taste. (Alexander, Yekaterinburg)
• Not a variety, but just a dream! Very tasty tomatoes that do not require any special storage conditions. And in marinated form, they are simply fantastic. I recommend to all! (Varvara Petrovna, Tver)
• Not so long ago they abandoned regular tomatoes in favor of Banana Legs. They are tastier, more beautiful, more unpretentious, and better stored. In general, they win in all respects. (Vladislav, Moscow).

Better to plant once…

Despite the fact that the taste of Banana Legs tomatoes is somewhat exotic for our country (of course, tomatoes with a citrus flavor), we see that opinions about the variety are extremely positive. Therefore, if you are interested in these unusual tomatoes, we recommend growing several bushes in your summer cottage to see if the Banana Legs variety is right for you.

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