A wide selection of tomatoes will satisfy any consumer requirements. Tomatoes are for all tastes with different features and characteristics. For lovers of large red tomatoes, Bull forehead tomatoes will be interesting. Massive juicy fruits will delight gardeners with their solid appearance, unpretentiousness and good taste.
Description
The variety was bred in 1995 in Russia, entered in the State Register in 1997. It is recommended for cultivation in greenhouses and on unprotected (open) soil in the southern regions of the country. Tomatoes Bull forehead (photo in the text) are salad, medium early varieties. They are grown on horticultural, personal plots and small farms.
Today, in many gardens in the southern regions of the country, in Ukraine, in Moldova, you can see tomatoes Bull's forehead. Description:
- by maturity - medium early;
- ripening period - 110-115 days;
- fruiting period - July-September;
- palatability - excellent;
- cultivation - open ground (in the northern regions - greenhouses);
- foliage - medium;
- leaf - green, large;
- inflorescence is simple;
- height of a powerful bush - average up to 160 cm (up to 2 meters);
- average yield of 18 kg / m 2 , from the bush to 9 kg;
- the first inflorescence appears above the ninth leaf, then after one or two leaves;
- the bush has mainly 2-3 stems;
- by the nature of growth - indeterminate;
- heat resistant.
With a tomato, it is easy to get seeds for planting next year.
Fruit
The main goal of the gardener is to get the maximum possible yield from each plant. Moreover, the fruits should also be tasty. Bull forehead tomatoes have the following characteristics:
- form - rounded, slightly flattened;
- the skin is dense, smooth;
- color is bright red;
- weight - from 300 grams, an average of 500 g, not uncommon 900 g;
- pulp - dense, juicy, fleshy;
- seed chambers are small;
- taste - pronounced tomato, sweetish;
- commercial qualities are good;
- transportability is average.
Agricultural technology
To obtain seedlings, seeds are sown two months before planting it in the ground. To get good healthy seedlings, the volume of land for one seed should be 0.5 liters. Seeds are deepened by 1.5 cm, moistened, covered with a diaper and put in a warm place. Lighting at this stage does not play a role. After the emergence of sprouts (this occurs on days 4-7), the future seedlings are exposed to the light, usually on the windowsill.
As soon as a pair of real leaves is formed, the "babies" are transplanted into a separate container. Stable heat will make it possible to harden plants. If you plan to grow a tomato in a greenhouse, then tomatoes are planted in it in May. Open ground requires more warming up. Seedlings are planted in June. It is permissible to plant up to 4 plants on 1m 2 . Given the powerful root system and strong stems, it is more efficient to limit itself to two bushes per square meter.
Tomatoes Bull forehead are unpretentious, but need basic care:
- plants are planted in a sunny area;
- the best predecessors are zucchini, cauliflower, cucumbers, carrots, dill, parsley;
- careful stepsoning (especially in the greenhouse) will help to avoid the growth of green mass (thickening) and correctly form a bush of 2-3 stems;
- to stop the growth of the bush up, pinch the top;
- tall stems are tied up, and heavy branches with fruits are propped up under the hands;
- top dressing is carried out three to four times a season with complex fertilizers;
- watering is carried out under the root, the plant is able to tolerate the lack of water, an excess of moisture is harmful to the tomato;
- to avoid excessive humidity in the greenhouse, it must be ventilated in a timely manner;
- Diseases are not terrible for Bull's forehead, but preventive measures to control pests and diseases are required.
The variety is characterized by high ductility and is able to produce crops even under adverse conditions.
Pros and cons
Tomato variety Bull forehead, like other garden plants, wins in some ways, and in some ways inferior to other tomatoes. The advantages include:
- rich taste of fruits;
- plant resistance to temperature extremes;
- unpretentiousness;
- good tolerance of lack of water;
- resistance to the main diseases of nightshade and harmful insects;
- guaranteed harvest.
As a flaw, a very hard peel is noted. With excessive moisture, the fruits are prone to cracking. Tomatoes do not lie for a long time and are not transported well. Another trouble with scammers who sell fake instead of real seeds. The popularity of the variety provokes such actions. It is better to grow a Bull's forehead in the southern regions, it manages to fully ripen and give fruits until mid-autumn.
Features
Bull forehead tomato (reviews of amateur gardeners are unanimous), which is characterized by high productivity in almost any weather conditions. The variety is the record holder for the formation of ovaries under adverse conditions. Its resistance to high temperatures and tolerance of water shortages (it is not always possible to regularly water in remote garden areas) has ensured the love of many summer residents.
The magnificent saturated bright red color of a tomato in combination with amazing taste provides him leadership in summer salads. Juicy fleshy fruits are perfect for any summer greens. Easy care allows you to grow huge tomatoes, even for beginner gardeners.
Using
Tomatoes Bull forehead is consumed fresh, directly from the bush. For harvesting for the winter, mistresses select smaller ones for conservation, those that are larger for barrel pickling.
It is recommended to process fresh tomatoes. A well-defined tomato flavor allows the use of tomatoes for the preparation of juices, ketchups, tomato pastes, mashed potatoes. The taste of the finished product is very pleasant. This is facilitated by a balanced combination of acids and sugar.
Tomatoes do not lie for long, transportation is not very well tolerated, but in salads they have no equal. Tomatoes go well with many varieties of cheeses, seafood, meat. Fresh tomato juice perfectly quenches thirst, supplying the body with a huge amount of nutrients and vitamins. A long fruiting period will provide the gardener with delicious tomatoes for several months.