In this article, we will talk about a fairly new variety of Indigo Rose tomatoes, which is considered a miracle, and all because the fruit is painted in black and blue. Thanks to this quality, the tomato received the popular name Indigo apple. Let us consider in more detail its features, as well as methods of growing at home.

Grade description

A variety was bred in the USA, Oregon, just 3 years ago, obtained by crossing purple tomatoes with their wild relatives. Relate the species to universal and mid-season. A bush up to 1 meter high, slightly leafy, leaves can curl. Form a plant in one or two stems. The fruits are round, painted in blue and black. Under the smooth skin is a bright red core, rather dense and fleshy.

Tomatoes do not have particular size differences and weigh 40-50 g on average. The taste is sweet and rich. Ripens on the 75th day after landing and is well transported. The composition of Indigo Rose includes anthocyanins, which actively burn fat.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

• The positive qualities of Indigo Rose tomatoes include:
• high yield;
• exotic appearance;
• disease resistance;
• good commercial quality;
• hypoallergenicity;
• high taste;
• unpretentiousness;
• frost resistance.

• The disadvantages are:
• late ripening;
• the need to form a bush.

Features of growing varieties

Tomatoes are considered unpretentious in cultivation, but nevertheless it is necessary to observe agricultural technology of culture.

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Optimal conditions

The most suitable temperature for tomato growth is considered to be a temperature not lower than + 24 ° С. At the same time, the plant is not moisture-loving and tolerates drought well, therefore, watering is carried out once a week. It is important that the plantings of tomatoes be in an open, well-lit place, since light is necessary for the full development of the fruit, and also serves as the prevention of many fungal diseases.

Features of sowing seeds

Tomatoes propagate through seeds that are pre-germinated. To do this, they are soaked in water for 2 days until the germination of the sprouts. Then they are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate 1% concentration or phytosporin, and also incubated for 20 minutes. in a growth promoter. After that, spread on wet cotton pads.

The landing of the finished planting material is as follows:

1. Light and loose soil is placed in containers.
2. Prepare wells 1 cm deep at a distance of at least 10 cm.
3. Seeds are planted and covered with a thin layer of soil, not more than 5 mm.
4. The first watering is done from the spray gun, so that the flow of water does not wash away the seedlings.
5. Irrigation is carried out daily, before emergence.
6. After the appearance of the first seedlings, the container is transferred to a well-lit place.

Important! To avoid injury to the root system during a dive, it is recommended to place the seedlings in separate pots.

Transplanting

On the 50th day after sowing seeds, seedlings are ready for transfer to open ground. This procedure is carried out in mid-May for the southern regions, and for the northern ones in early June. Seedlings are planted with an interval of 40 cm between the bushes and 70 cm between the rows. This ensures that enough light and air can reach each plant.

Tomato Care

The care of tomatoes of the Indigo Rose variety, which means Rose of indigo color, does not have any special differences from agricultural machinery of the whole species.

Feeding and watering

As mentioned earlier, it is enough to water the bushes abundantly once a week. It is recommended to irrigate them with warm water from a bucket, abandoning the hose that erodes the soil at the root. The soil is regularly fertilized. In order that the soil is not coarse, make crushed humus, needles, sawdust. Also, one should not forget about minerals rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

Spend processing 4 times:

• after transplanting seedlings;
• before flowering;
• after the formation of the first ovaries;
• during fruiting, two weeks before harvest.

Important! The first feeding is carried out no earlier than 2 weeks after planting, since plants need time to adapt.

First, potassium monophosphate is used, then, when forming the ovaries, nitrogen-containing mixtures are used, which include nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in equal proportions. During the fruiting period, the ratio changes and is 1: 3: 9, respectively.

Pasynkovka and formation of a bush

Tomato bushes must be planted every two weeks, as regular top dressing activates the growth of green mass, which leads to the formation of thick bushes and, as a result, reduces productivity.

Carry out the procedure, following a number of rules:

• shoots longer than 6 cm are removed;
• Before removing the shoots, it is necessary to determine the main trunk.

They break off the stepsons with their hands, early morning is perfect for the procedure - it’s time when the plant is as succulent as possible and breaks easily. Before starting work, put on medical gloves, grip the unwanted process with the index and thumb and gently swing it from side to side until it comes off. You can also use cutting tools previously sanitized. All separated parts must be removed to avoid the development of fungal infections.

Soil cultivation and weeding

The soil is regularly loosened and weed removed, which favorably affects the development of rhizomes. The procedure begins immediately after transplanting the seedlings and is repeated every 2 weeks until the bushes close. Loosen the soil mainly after irrigation to increase the permeability of the earthen coma.

Disease resistance

Despite its high resistance to diseases, it is still important to carry out regular preventive treatments.

The following drugs are recommended:

• "Fitosporin";
• copper solutions;
• "Ridomil";
• Quadrice.

It is also necessary to inspect the bushes and remove the affected leaves, which will help prevent the disease.

Harvest Dates

Harvest fruits when they acquire a characteristic blue-black color and become slightly soft. This period falls on the 75th day of the vegetation cycle, but it happens even later - it all depends on the climatic zone of cultivation. Thanks to the strong skin, the fruits are fairly well transported and stored. To do this, they are placed with the stalks up in wooden crates or containers and placed in a dark room with a temperature of +5 ... + 12 ° C. In such conditions, you can save the fruits up to 3 months.

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Eating tips

Due to the unique taste, the tomato is suitable for use both in fresh and in heat-treated form, including canned. Dishes prepared from this type of tomato acquire an exotic look, since the vegetable does not lose color during processing. But, given the rich vitamin composition, it is recommended to give preference to fresh tomato. Regular consumption of Indigo Rose tomatoes significantly reduces the risk of vascular disease.

Breeding work has no boundaries, and Indigo Rose tomatoes were just a confirmation. The variety is quite new, and this did not prevent it from becoming a popular and sought-after species, and all thanks to its unusual color and unique composition. Follow the above recommendations and grow black tomatoes in your summer cottage.

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