Increasingly popular among gardeners varieties of black tomatoes. And this is not surprising, since they are less likely to cause allergies, taste good and are suitable for salads, and for all types of culinary processing. In addition, they are dietary and contain a lot of nutrients.
The variety of tomato "Chocolate" is characterized by high yield and good taste. And these are not its only attractive qualities. And you can learn more about it from our article. Read the full description of the variety, get acquainted with the features of its cultivation and characteristics.
Tomato variety "Chocolate F1": description of the variety
It is an interdeterminant mid-season hybrid. The height of the bush can reach 2 m. The stalk requires support or trellis. The aging time is 115 - 120 days. On one brush produces from 9 to 11 fruits.
Grade "Chocolate F1" is close to the grade "Chocolate F1". This is also a black tomato, but it differs from "Chocolate" in the size of the fruit. They are much larger and have a different shape. Variety "Chocolate" is suitable for cultivation in the open field and in the greenhouse. It is resistant to fungal and viral diseases, as well as to temperature changes.
- Fruits "Chocolates" rather small - 30-40 g.
- Elongated plum shape.
- The color of unripe fruit is green, ripe tomatoes are brown in color with dark green stripes.
The taste of the fruit is sweet and juicy. Fruits "Chocolates" are small, have a smooth skin. Due to its oblong shape, small size and smoothness, it is well tolerated in transportation and storage.
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Below you can see photos of F1 Chocolate Tomatoes:
Features of growing
The variety of tomato "Chocolate" is entered in the State Register of Breeding Achievements, approved for use in 2007. It was bred by Russian breeders, it is not a genetically modified variety. The variety is suitable for cultivation in the southern and middle lane, to the north - only in protected ground. The yield of the variety is on average 6 kg per 1 sq. M. m
The term of planting seeds for seedlings in open ground - April, in the greenhouse - a little earlier. The seedlings are planted in open ground in May, when the threat of the last frost has passed. Harvest time from July to September.
For this variety, it is preferable to form a single stem, therefore the plant requires a pinching. It is necessary to pick off all stepchildren, leaving the ovary. When the top begins to split in one, you need to pinch off one of them. When pinching steps, it is better to leave a small stump, this will slow down the formation of new ones. If the lower branches with fruits strongly incline to the ground, it is better to protect them from this contact by tying up the hands. This will help avoid infection with fungal diseases.
Planted in the greenhouse or in the open ground bushes as it grows need to thin out the leaves in order to improve access to oxygen and to provide ventilation of the bush. Considering that the “Chocolate” variety is considered to be dietary and is often used in the diet of children and in medical diets, when it is grown it is undesirable to use large quantities of chemical fertilizers.
It is recommended to make only organic dressing. Tomatoes of this variety are characterized by a high content of lycopene, which has antioxidant properties. It also helps to normalize cholesterol metabolism, helps weight loss. In addition, chocolate tomatoes are a good means of preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Diseases and pests
In general, "Chocolate" is resistant to disease. In order to minimize the risk of disease, it is necessary before planting the seeds to carry out their disinfection, steaming planting soil. If phytophthora was found, it is better to treat it at the very beginning of the disease. Barrier and Barrier fluids will do. They will be more effective if they are diluted in water of 30 °. Cladosporiosis is well treated in the initial stage with fungicidal agents. Other tomato fungal diseases are also treated.
Viral diseases, if they hit a single bush, it makes no sense to treat. It is better to immediately remove and destroy the affected bush, until the entire plantation is infected. Delicious and versatile tomatoes of the "Chocolate" variety are very good in salads in combination with green lettuce and cucumbers. Small fruits are great for whole-canning.
