Tomatoes of the "Banana Red" variety were bred more than 20 years ago, but are still highly valued by gardeners. They can be grown in different climatic conditions, have high commercial qualities and are suitable for transportation over long distances. You will learn about other positive qualities and methods of growing varieties in this article.
Red Banana Tomato Seeds
Tomatoes of a grade "Banana red
Red Banana Tomatoes can reach up to 12 cm in length
Selection history
The variety was bred in 1996 by domestic breeders - the company "Gavrish." Since 1997 it has become available for sale to citizens of the Russian Federation. At the moment, tomato is widely distributed in our country and some regions of the CIS.
Does not apply to hybrid varieties.
Description and specifications
The following is a detailed description of the most significant tomato parameters.
Fruit
Have characteristics:
- The form. Elongated, reminiscent of a cylinder. There is a slight rounding on the tip of the tomato.
- Length. The largest fruits reach 12 centimeters. But on average they grow up to 7 cm.
- Weight. Large. 1 average fetus can weigh 100 g.
- Colour. Vegetables have a rich red color.
- Seeds Located in 3 separate chambers.
- Skin. Elastic touch, dense, rarely cracking. Sometimes it feels rough.
- Pulp. It has a dense structure and medium juiciness.
- Taste. It is expressed in an average degree, a little bland.
Plants
The following are peculiar:
- Height. Stunted plant. The bush can reach a maximum of 120 cm.
- Ovary. 1st is formed above the level of the 8th sheet. Further, stalk regrowth every 2 leaves is characteristic.
- Inflorescence. Each brush forms up to 12 flowers. Therefore, fruits usually form clusters.
Productivity
What is known about this:
- Ripening period. Refers to varieties of early ripeness. The first crop can be obtained already 105 days after planting the seeds. After another 14 days, mass harvesting begins. Thanks to this, the variety can be grown in the middle lane and northern regions.
- Productivity With 1 bush per season, you can get about 30 fruits (3 kg).
- Collection period. The variety bears fruit until November.
Application
You can use Banana Red to:
- salting and preservation;
- drying;
- making various sauces;
- eating fresh or in salads.
Due to the resistance of the variety to transportation over long distances, it can be used for sale.
The juice from the fruits is very thick and not everyone likes.
Cultivation methods
There are 2 main ways to grow red tomatoes:
- In the greenhouse. The soil in the greenhouse should be flavored with the necessary minerals. Good humidity and lighting should be provided. It is advisable to maintain a temperature of at least 20 degrees. To enrich the air with oxygen, it is necessary to open the doors of the greenhouse 1-2 times a week.
- In the open ground. Landing in open ground should be carried out in the warmer months when there is no risk of frost. Most often choose May. It is advisable to prepare the soil in the fall, for this you need to fertilize it well.
Carrots, cucumbers and cabbage are suitable as precursor crops.
Growing vegetables of the variety "Banana Red" takes several stages.
Seed preparation and planting
Before planting, you must definitely prepare the seeds to ensure their good germination. It is done like this:
- Sorting. Carefully sort through all the seeds so that they are not empty or small among them.
- Washing. Rinse the seeds thoroughly, after which they can be dipped in a very weak solution of potassium permanganate for 1/4 hours, after being wrapped in a clean gauze cloth. This will help protect the shoots from pests.
- Germination. Wrap the seeds in gauze moistened with warm water and put them in a well-lit place. They should be moistened daily. As soon as the sprouts appear, you can begin to land.
Seedling
To plant seeds for seedlings you need:
- Set the stage. For this, cover the bottom of the plastic container with drainage. Sprinkle soil on top of it.
- Disembarkation. Make small holes in the soil (not more than 1 cm). Put a shift in them, which then sprinkle with soil.
- Watering. Water should be slightly warmer than room temperature.
- Germination. To insulate the plants, cover the container with a thin film. Regular watering is required.
- The appearance of sprouts. At this time, remove the film, and move the container with the plants to the window closer to the sun.
- Pick After the appearance of 2 real leaves. Transplant each sprout into a separate container, such as a peat pot.
- Hardening. 2-3 weeks before planting in the soil, take it out into the open air during the day. Start from a few minutes, gradually increasing this time. A week before planting, stop watering the seedlings.
It is best to transplant the tomato into the ground on the 55th day after planting the seeds.
Purchased seedlings
If you do not want to grow seedlings yourself, you can buy it. When buying seedlings, pay attention to:
- Plant height. Must be up to 30 cm.
- Healthy look. The leaves should not look drooping, yellowed, deformed, with spots, have traces of infection with pests.
To recognize an excess of nitrogen fertilizers that unscrupulous sellers use for more intensive growth of seedlings, it is possible by bright green leaves twisted inside.
- Stem. Escape must be strong, thick. It should develop 10 leaves.
- The roots No defects, well developed.
Planting in the ground
Transplant seedlings in open ground according to the scheme - 50 to 60 cm. For 1 square. m accounts for 3-4 plants. In the prepared holes, plant the seedlings and cover them with earth. Water the plants well.
The method of planting in the greenhouse does not differ from planting in the garden.
Sowing seeds
In southern regions, seeds can be sown immediately in the ground. Carry out the work in the following order:
- on a prepared bed, dig holes of 1.5 cm in depth adhering to the scheme, as for planting seedlings;
- pour warm water into each well and let it soak;
- put 4-5 seeds in each hole and cover it with earth;
- create a mini greenhouse by covering each well with a jar or a cut plastic bottle;
- install the frame over the rows and pull the film over it.
Care
The following are basic guidelines for the care of tomatoes of the variety "Banana Red".
Bush formation
Plants form in 2 stems. In order for the bushes to develop well, they need to be tied to a support in the form of a wooden or metal column.
When tying up plants, do not overtighten them, otherwise there will be no fruiting.
So that the plant does not grow much, regularly remove the extra stepsons manually. It is recommended to do this in the morning, when there is no risk of sudden precipitation. Before this, the plants are not watered or fertilized. It is better to carry out work in thin gloves. Place the broken-off stepson with ash.
Top dressing
At the beginning of the season, enrich the soil with nitrogen and apply organic fertilizers. Ordinary manure or ash will do.
During the period of active growth, fertilize at least 3 times using complex fertilizers (Nanovit, Mivena).
When the plant begins to bear fruit, use fertilizers containing magnesium and potassium.
Weeding and cultivation
After watering the garden, be sure to weed to prevent the growth of weeds.
With the help of sawdust, hay or sunflower husks mixed with earth, you can create a protective layer around vegetables. It will retain moisture and prevent weeds from growing. About mulching the soil more is written here.
Loosening is best done immediately after watering or precipitation.
Watering
While the ovaries are not yet formed, water the plants every day. After that, you can limit yourself to 1-2 waterings per week.
If the plant is grown in open ground, during the rainy season, completely refuse watering.
Sustainability
It is worth mentioning separately the stability of tomatoes of this variety.
To external conditions
"Banana red" can be grown in different climatic conditions, since it has good resistance to climate change. The formed plants perfectly tolerate heat and cold.
To diseases and pests
Among the main problems that can affect the "Banana Red":
- Cladosporiosis. It occurs when the permissible air humidity is exceeded. It appears in the form of yellow spots covering the surface of the leaves. The reverse side is covered with a grayish coating. As the pathology progresses, the leaves fade, their color becomes brown.
To prevent the development of the disease, observe the necessary growing conditions, and also spray the leaves with weak garlic or iodine solutions. You can cure plants if you buy drugs containing copper. - Late blight. It may appear if it rains for a long time or frequent climate changes are observed. The main sign of the development of the disease is the appearance of dark brown spots on the leaves and fruits of tomatoes.
You can prevent the disease by observing precautions when trimming stepchildren or sprinkling plants with a weak salt solution. The treatment is carried out with the Fitosporin preparation. - Fusarium It is a fungal disease. It develops due to improper landing or lack of lighting. First of all, tomato leaves turn yellow and curl into tubules. The wilting of the plant begins. Lastly, the root system dies. The plant rots and soon dies completely. Symptoms are more pronounced in hot weather.
To prevent illness, treat the soil for planting with a solution of copper sulfate. Plants can be cured with the help of Trichodermin, but this should be done as early as possible. - Tomato is moderately vulnerable to pests, one of which is whitefly. To protect plants from parasites, treat it with insecticides at the first sign of damage.
For prevention, treat every 14 days after ovary formation.
Collection and storage of tomatoes
There are a few rules to consider:
- for longer storage of vegetables, cut them off with the stem;
- pick tomatoes during the period of incomplete maturity, they well sing in the sun;
- wooden crates are suitable for storage;
- lay out the vegetables in separate rows to secure transportation.
Under favorable conditions, vegetables can be stored raw for up to 150 days.
Pros and cons
As a generalization, we can list the main advantages of the variety:
- Unpretentiousness. Banana Red can be grown in different climatic zones throughout Europe. Ideal for cultivation in the northern regions.
- Immunity. In addition to these, tomato is resistant to most diseases.
- Germination. Most seeds germinate after planting.
- Resistance to transplant. Subject to the necessary conditions, the plants take root well.
- Good yield. You can collect up to 15 kg of tomatoes from 1 square. m. Moreover, the yield does not affect the external conditions of cultivation.
- Commercial quality. Tomato fruits have almost the same size and shape. They retain their external and taste qualities even during long-term storage.
But you should also pay attention to the disadvantages:
- The nutritional value. Tomatoes are not juicy and tasty, are unsuitable for many dishes.
- The difficulty of growing. It is necessary to independently form bushes, constantly monitor so that the plant does not grow.
- Instability to humidity. In conditions of high humidity, plants become vulnerable to fungi.
Reviews
The most informative reviews:
Elena, 48 years old. I have been growing banana tomatoes for almost 7 years. For me, they are ideal in taste and appearance. I used to grow it only for myself, but now I also take it for sale. While I drive from the country, the skin is not damaged, the fruits are not crushed. Tomatoes are beautiful and neat, have an ideal presentation.
Ivan, 61 years old. Recently purchased seeds "Banana red." Immediately after the harvest, I was unsatisfied - the taste seemed too fresh to me. But then the wife suggested wilting them. The result was just excellent, now for drying I will grow only this variety.
Maria, 52 years old. I like that "Banana Red" is quite unpretentious. It is cold in our region, so not all varieties can be grown, but this one grows very well and also gives a good harvest. I use it for the preparation of tomato paste, I harvest it for the winter. Good grade.
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"Banana Red" will not appeal to everyone. It is primarily suitable for cultivation in the northern regions. Plants are unpretentious, resistant to many diseases, are an ideal option for drying and preservation. Nevertheless, their nutritional value is considered average due to the fresh taste and unsuitability for the manufacture of juices.
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