Tomato Black Moor

Black Moor - this culture, atypical for tomatoes, will certainly interest both experienced gardeners and beginners with its unpretentiousness, abundant fruiting and excellent taste properties of aromatic and sweet fruits.

This interesting variety was created by selection, but not in the course of genetic modification, by the employees of CJSC "NK LTD" (Moscow region) - V. M. Nalizhity, S. A. Korotkov, A. V. Dynnik, A. V. Kochkin. in the State Register in 2000

According to the type of growth, the Black Moor is an indeterminate culture, intended for cultivation in open soils and in greenhouses. Used for conservation and fresh consumption.

The bushes are tall (150-180 cm), growing in several branches, the degree of foliage is average. The leaves are medium in size, dark green in color. The specificity of the variety is the presence of short internodes (distance between leaves). The number of stems during molding is 1-2.

Of the advantages of culture, we note:

• versatility of growing methods;

• a good level of tolerance to temperature fluctuations, even sharp;

• the possibility of quick and convenient picking of fruits, since they grow with brushes;

• high yield (up to 18 fruits are formed on one brush);

• small size and thickened partitions of the fruit are convenient for preservation;

• the compacted consistency has a beneficial effect on the transportability of tomatoes;

• simplicity and convenience in growing.

The obvious evidence of the advantages of the variety does not exclude the presence of its disadvantages - the culture's susceptibility to pest attacks and diseases.

Although the name contains the word "black", in fact, its ovoid in configuration fruits have chocolate shades. The color of unripe fruits is greenish, with a dark green speck at the stalks. Ripe fruits are dominated by brownish shades, with dark spots in the area of ​​the stalks. The average fruit weight is about 45 g.

The number of racemes on the main stem reaches 8-10. The fruit consistency is firm, fleshy, juicy and tender. The concentration of dry matter reaches 7.2%. Tomato peel is smooth and firm.

The inflorescences are simple, the first is laid over 8-9 leaves, the others - after 3 leaves. The stalks are articulated.

The fruits of the variety taste sweet, with an unobtrusive sourness, refreshing.

In terms of ripening, the culture is mid-season - 110-115 days. Harvesting is usually done in August-September.

The plant is high-yielding, yields up to 4.8-5.3 kg / m2 (about 6 kg per 1 bush).

The standard sowing time for seedlings is March-April. Planting in open soil is carried out from mid-May (at the age of seedlings up to 40 days).

Typical landing pattern is 40 x 50 cm.

The optimal time for planting seeds is the end of March or the beginning of April. If the seeds are planted too early, they may experience a lack of light for growth, or low temperature indicators of the air will not allow the prepared seedlings to be planted in open soils. This can lead to long germination of seedlings and their unnecessarily large size for replanting.

Sowing should be carried out in special containers, but it is better in peat pots, since the subsequent transplantation into the soil will be both more convenient and painless for fragile bushes.

Previously, before sowing, it is useful to keep the pots for several days in a warm room, at a temperature of 20-25 ° C.

For planting, it is best to use ready-made substrates. Seeds germinate well in crushed coconut fibers and peat tablets. A home-made substrate, prepared from both turfy soil and humus (1: 1), may well be suitable. The substrates should be loose, for this they add sawdust or peat.

When preparing seeds for planting, they must be hardened by keeping them in a cool place for 2-3 days.

Before planting seeds, we check for germination, for this we moisten them and place them for 7 days in a warm place.

Since the crop is susceptible to disease, the planted seeds require appropriate treatment. For these purposes, a weak solution of manganese is quite suitable. Then they must be rinsed in water.

When sowing seeds, they should be buried by 2 cm. An increase in this depth can lead to rotting of the material. The distance between the seeds is maintained at about 2 cm. The seeding density depends on the germination rate of the seed - the smaller it is, the higher the seeding density. It is better to cover containers with seeds with foil.

For productive cultivation of seedling bushes, you should adhere to a number of rules:

• the substance should not be overly acidic and, of course, contaminated;

• do not keep the seeds for a long time during hardening in a cool place;

• it is important to adhere to the specified seeding depth;

• the degree of germination of seed should be at least 10%;

• the place where the planted seeds are located should be well lit;

• after planting seeds, they must be watered, and the next irrigation is performed 2 days after germination;

• excessive irrigation and low room temperature are fraught with decay of the material.

After 7-8 days, the culture usually gives the first shoots. Often, seed coats get stuck on them, interfering with the development of plants. It is better to slightly wet them and remove carefully.

After the emergence of seedlings, the film is removed from the containers. When two leaves appear on them, the bushes dive so that the distance between them is about 5 cm. Irrigation is carried out every 7 days.

After germination, future bushes are transferred to a cool and bright place. In preparation for transfer to open soils, they are taken out daily to fresh air (for 2-3 hours), and immediately before planting they are kept outside for a day without watering the seedlings.

After 1.5 months, you can plant seedlings in the beds, the soil on which is pre-irrigated. It is better to water the culture with warm, settled water.

It is advisable to select areas for culture that are sunny, protected from the winds.

In the course of cultivation, the variety requires not only typical care methods - timely irrigation, weeding, loosening of the soil and top dressing, but also pinching, garter and professional treatment.

It is known that the appearance of stepchildren can lead to overgrowth of bushes, and this is fraught with a decrease in yield and a decrease in the size of fruits. Therefore, the process of pinching is carried out during the growing season, until the tomatoes are fully ripe (1-2 stems are left). It is more convenient to carry out the procedure when the stepsons reach a size of 5 cm. The bushes are tied in standard ways.

Of the preventive procedures, we indicate the following:

• in spring - disinfection (with lime or copper sulfate), fertilization, digging and loosening of the soil in the beds before planting seedlings;

• hilling bushes prevents the appearance of fungi;

• preventive spraying with special formulations;

• after planting seedlings, the bushes are fertilized no more than 3 times within 2 months, until the appearance of fruits (alternating organic matter and mineral supplements).

One of the significant disadvantages of the culture is its relatively low resistance to diseases typical of tomatoes. And during a drought, it can get sick with top rot. For this reason, the implementation of preventive procedures remains extremely relevant.

The level of resistance to extreme climatic manifestations of the culture is quite high.