Tomato variety Black Moor

For a long time no one is surprised by the unusual color of tomatoes. But, perhaps, varieties with dark chocolate skin look very intriguing. Therefore, it is not surprising that many breeders are working in this direction. In 1998, ZAO Scientific and Production Corporation NK LTD filed an application for registration of a novelty called Black Moor. The date of introduction of the variety into the State Register of Plants of the Russian Federation is 2000. All regions of Russia are suitable for cultivation. The tomato is intended for garden plots and small farms. Grown in the open field and under film shelters. Not a hybrid.

Description

The plant is indeterminate, 120 - 180 cm high. The stem is thick, pubescent, aerial roots can appear on it. Abundantly leafy bush, powerful, with a well-developed root system. The leaves of the Black Moor are of a potato type, medium size, opposite, dark green in color. The venation is reticulate, moderately pronounced, the surface is slightly wrinkled, dull, the reverse side of the leaf is somewhat lighter. The inflorescence of the variety is simple, sometimes of an intermediate type. On average, from 6 to 10 tomatoes are tied on one cluster, but sometimes the number of ovaries can increase to 18. The first flower cluster forms above 8-9 knots, the subsequent ones are formed every 3 leaves. The peduncle is articulated.

The fruits are small, beautiful, plum or ovoid, and are even in size. The average weight is 45 grams. The skin is thick, glossy. When unripe, the color is light green, with a small dark green spot at the peduncle. A ripe tomato acquires a dark red-brown color, the stain disappears. The flesh of the Black Moor is quite dense, fleshy, juicy. It tastes sweet. The palatability is noted as excellent. Tomato juice contains 7.2% dry matter and 3.2% total sugar. The number of seed nests is 2.

Characteristics

• The variety belongs to the mid-season - from the moment of the emergence of friendly shoots to the harvest, 111 - 115 days pass;
• the yield of marketable products is good - 4.8 - 5.3 kg per 1 square meter. With proper agricultural technology, 2.5 to 3 kg of tomatoes are harvested from 1 bush;
• the immunity of the Black Moor is above average. Outdoors, it can be affected by apical rot during drought;
• when grown outdoors, cracking of the fruit can sometimes be observed;
• tomato adapts well to various growing conditions;
• thanks to the dense skin, tomatoes are perfectly transported and stored without loss of marketability;
• fruits can be removed immature, they are perfectly ripened;
• in use, the tomato is universal. Great for salads and for decorating dishes. The combination of small fruit and firm skins makes tomatoes suitable for canning. They are also good for pickling.

Agrotechnics

The seedling method of cultivating the variety is preferred. The seeds of the Black Moor are sown in March, the containers are covered with a plastic bag and kept at a temperature of 25 ° C. The sowing depth is 1 cm. After the entrances appear, the shelter is removed, and the seedlings are placed closer to the most lighted windowsill. Seedlings are planted in a permanent place at the age of 60 - 65 days, when there are 6 - 7 true leaves on the plant. Planting pattern - 40 cm between bushes in a row, row spacing - 50 cm. Planting density - 3 - 4 plants per 1 square meter.

Agricultural technology is quite common in culture. It includes feeding, loosening and weeding. With watering, you need to be careful, excessive waterlogging or drying out of the soil will negatively affect the quality of the fruits. After planting, a garter on a vertical trellis is required.Tomato is formed into 1 stalk when grown in the open field, in closed - in 2, sometimes 3, less often in 4. Stepsons must be removed.

Black Moor is valued for its unusual color, excellent taste and high yield. The suitability for whole canning makes it possible to surprise and pamper the family in winter. A small disadvantage of the variety is the need to form a plant, in addition to this, prevention of top rot should be carried out.