Description and characteristics of tomatoes of the Bychiy Lob variety
There are many types of tomatoes in the modern world. Some were created by nature, others were bred by breeders. One of these varieties is the Bull's forehead tomato. Tomatoes of this variety are not very popular with gardeners, but some plant it with pleasure.
Description of tomatoes of the Bull Lob variety
Mostly Bovine forehead tomatoes are planted for making juice. After all, the fruits of this variety are large, and it is simply impossible to preserve it entirely. Tomato reviews can be found different, but basically they coincide with what is indicated in the description.
Characteristic of the Bovine forehead
Bovine forehead is a determinate variety. And this suggests that the species has a certain growth point. With proper planting and growing conditions, nightshade grows to a height of 1.5 meters. The first ripe fruit can be seen 115 days after planting.
The tomato is intended for growing both outdoors and indoors. Tomatoes have a pleasant red color and a round shape. With proper care, the bush forms 8 full branches. On each of them, 4 large fruits appear. From this we can conclude that the Bull's forehead tomato has a high yield.
All varieties of large tomatoes are used in salads, sauces and juices. A bullish forehead is no exception to this rule. The characteristic of the variety suggests that it is resistant to a variety of diseases and insects.
Pros and cons of the variety
The bovine forehead has many advantages, the main one being its unusual taste. That is why you can often find tomato juice prepared from this variety. Also, gardeners respect him for the fact that he easily tolerates temperature changes and continues to bear fruit even on the coldest days. These tomatoes are suitable for those who do not like to climb a lot in the garden. In terms of care, nightshade needs only regular watering and feeding.
This type of tomato is very famous for the fact that it can easily live for a while without watering and is not affected by diseases. For tomatoes, this is rare, especially for tall ones.
Despite all the advantages, this type of vegetable also has disadvantages. The main thing is that the plant is difficult to tolerate high levels of moisture. Under such a condition, it simply dies. Also, a tomato is not suitable for transportation, because fresh fruits cannot retain all their qualities for a long time. If you decide to choose the Bull's Lob tomato, the description of the variety will tell you how to properly grow a generous harvest.
Growing seedlings varieties
You can get seedlings from the variety in any region of Russia. But most often the Bull's forehead tomato is grown in the northern regions of the country. This is due to the fact that the tomato varieties tolerate cold weather well and have a high yield. To get seedlings, you must first sow seeds. They do this in the month of March.
The seeds are planted to a depth of 1.5 centimeters.After that, the ground must be moistened and the container must be covered with a special film. During this period, the tomato must be well illuminated and warmed up. On the 7th day after planting, you will be able to observe the appearance of the first seedlings. After the seeds hatch, the film must be removed.
When the sprouts give two or three strong leaves, it will be necessary to pick them up and plant them in separate containers. To do this, you need to take pots or glasses with a volume of half a liter. This will allow the plant to form a strong root system. After it gets warm outside, you need to harden the seedlings. To do this, she is taken out into the street for 15-20 minutes every day.
Features of growing bull forehead
Removing stepchildren will help get large fruits
Tomatoes Bull's Lob, with proper care, gives about 10 kilograms of fruit from one bush. Therefore, after you have received seedlings, it must be planted in open ground. They do this in the month of May, when it will already be warm enough outside.
For this you need:
- landing place;
- fertilizer;
- warm water;
- support.
Tomato variety Bovine forehead has a strong root system, so the planting density must be correctly calculated. 4 bushes are planted per square meter.
The soil in which the tomato will sit must be well prepared. The description says that in order to obtain a good harvest, the soil must consist of all the necessary vitamins and minerals. If there is no such land, then fertilizer can be applied artificially. It is better to use organic fertilizers for this, but if you wish, you can take inorganic fertilizers.
A bullish forehead will eventually require the removal of stepchildren. This must be done in order to get large fruits. If you do not comply with this requirement, then in the end the tomatoes will not be larger than peas.
We take care of the variety correctly
A bull's forehead does not need special care, but basic rules must be followed. No normal plant will yield a good harvest without regular watering and feeding.
This type of tomato needs the following care:
- garter;
- bush formation;
- removal of stepchildren;
- top dressing;
- watering;
- lighting.
The characteristic of the Bull's forehead suggests that it is resistant to various kinds of diseases and pests. But in order to get a good harvest and eliminate the risk of their occurrence, it is necessary to carry out prevention.
For this, the tomato bush can be treated with antifungal agents. Gardeners also use folk remedies for this.
Fight against common insects
Despite the fact that the bovine forehead tomato is resistant to various ailments and parasites, some still attack it. Most often, this variety affects the moth. When it appears, the leaves of the plant begin to turn yellow and fall off. To get rid of such a pest, you can use a tool such as "Lepidocide".
An equally common parasite of nightshades, including this type of tomato, is the miner. This insect can damage not only the green leaf cover, but also the fruits themselves. The pest quickly spreads through the bush and can destroy it in a short period. Therefore, it is worthwhile to carefully inspect the tomato daily for its presence. You can fight the miner with such a tool as "Zubr".
The main enemy of the Bovine forehead is the greenhouse whitefly. It can start not only in plants that grow in open ground, but also in those that are bred in greenhouses. A drug called Confidor will help to cope with this insect.
All of the above preparations can be purchased at any gardening store. But to prevent your tomatoes from being attacked by these pests, carry out prevention.
Conclusion
Tomato Bull's forehead is not the best variety of nightshade, but, despite this, many gardeners grow it. It is popular because of its unusual taste. Tomato juice lovers appreciate the drink from this variety.
If you've never seen what a Bull's forehead looks like, you can confuse it with a photo of Giants. At first glance, it may seem that they are not large, but in fact, one tomato weighs 700 grams.