We grow a bull's-brow tomato: variety description, photos, recommendations

The attention of all fans will attract a tomato, which is resistant to weather surprises, which is very important, especially in the middle zone.

This variety is called "Bull's forehead" and besides its simplicity and stamina, it will delight you with its yield. Read more in our article.

Tomato Bull's forehead: variety description

“Bull's forehead” is an indeterminate, standard variety of tomatoes. The plant is medium-sized 100-150 cm. In the southern regions, under favorable conditions, it can reach 160-170 cm. In terms of ripening, it refers to medium-early species, it takes 105-115 days from transplanting to fruiting.

This variety of tomatoes grows well both in unprotected soil and in greenhouse shelters. It has good resistance to major diseases of tomatoes and harmful insects.

After the fruits have reached their varietal maturity, they acquire a bright red color. In shape, they are round, slightly flattened. Fruit weight ranges from 150-400 grams, in some cases it can reach 600 grams.

The largest fruits appear at the beginning of the fruiting season. The amount of dry matter contained in the fruit does not exceed 6%. The number of cameras 5-6. Harvested fruits can not be stored for a long time and are difficult to transport. It is better to eat them immediately or let them be recycled.

You can compare the weight of the fruit of a variety with other varieties in the table:

Specifications

The variety of tomatoes Bull forehead was bred in Russia in 1995. State registration as a variety recommended for greenhouses and unprotected soil, received in 1997. And for many years now it has been very popular among summer residents. Farmers do not really like this type of tomato, as it is not stored for a long time.

This type of tomato grows very well in the southern regions, if grown in open ground. It may give a good harvest in the middle lane, but for guaranteed high yield it is better to cover it with a film. In the northern areas it is grown in greenhouses.

Fruits of a bullish forehead tomato are good fresh, fruits are dense, fleshy and very tasty. Tomatoes that are smaller are well suited for preservation, and those that are larger - for barrel pickles. Juices and pastes are very tasty, thanks to a good combination of sugars and acids.

With good care, the bushes of this plant can give 8-9 kg per bush. With a recommended planting density of 2 plants per square. m goes up to 18 kg. This is a pretty good result, although not a record.

A photo

The photo shows the Bull Bull's tomatoes:

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the advantages of this variety is noted:

• good temperature tolerance;
• overall unpretentiousness;
• high yield;
• tolerance of moisture deficiency;
• resistance to diseases.

Among the shortcomings can be noted that the fruits can not be stored for a long time. By the way, currently there are many fakes of seeds of this variety.

Features of growing

The main feature of Tomatoes "Bull forehead" is its simplicity and ability to produce a good crop, even in difficult conditions. It should also be noted its high taste.

The trunk of the bush needs a garter, and the branches are in props, this will help prevent the branches breaking off under the weight of the fruit. The bush should be formed in two or three stems, often form in three. At all stages of growth, this species loves complex feeding.

We bring to your attention a series of articles on how to grow tomato seedlings in different ways:

• in twists;
• in two roots;
• in peat tablets;
• no picks;
• on Chinese technology;
• in bottles;
• in peat pots;
• without land.

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Diseases and pests

"Bull's forehead" needs more prevention because it has a very good resistance to fungal diseases.

Compliance with the mode of irrigation, lighting and timely ventilation will help you to avoid diseases.

The sucker miner also often affects this variety, and Bison should be used against it. Under the conditions of greenhouse shelters, the main enemy of all tomatoes is the whitefly greenhouse. The drug "Confidor" is successfully used against it.

Bull's forehead tomatoes will not cause difficulties even for an inexperienced gardener. This variety will bring a great harvest even in difficult conditions, if the weather brings "surprises". Successes you in growing tomatoes.