Description of the Prune tomato, cultivation in a greenhouse and in open ground

The Prune tomato is considered one of the most unique in shape and color. The Russian company "Uralskiy Dachnik" is the originator of this variety. These tomatoes are suitable for growing in greenhouses and open ground.

What is a Prune tomato?

Characteristics and description of the Prune variety:

1. Mid-early tomato.
2. The harvest ripens in 90-100 days.
3. This tomato variety is indeterminate.
4. The height of plants reaches 180 cm.
5. The leaves are light green in color.
6. The variety has a high yield.
7. Plants are resistant to diseases such as late blight and tobacco mosaic.
8. Tomatoes are cold-resistant.
9. The fruits have a fairly thick skin.
10. Tomatoes are distinguished by good transportability and a long shelf life when harvested.
11. Prune tomatoes are unpretentious when growing.

The variety's excellent temperature tolerance makes it suitable for planting in areas with relatively cool summers. The tomatoes are ovoid in shape and dark cherry or burgundy in color.

Each fruit weighs approximately 70 g. The fruits are juicy and have a sweet flavor. The surface of the fruit does not crack. This makes the tomatoes suitable for whole-fruit canning.

Tomatoes are also used fresh, in salads, tomato paste, juices, sauces, gravies, ketchups, and as a side dish for meat dishes. Their distinctive color and shape make them ideal for decorating holiday dishes and vegetable salads.

How to grow tomatoes?

To grow Prune tomatoes, the sprouts should be prepared 2 months before planting in open ground.

To ensure healthy seedlings, the following steps must be taken:

1. Prepare containers for sowing and fill them with complex soil.
2. The seeds should be planted at a depth of 1 cm.
3. After sowing the seeds, the soil should be watered.
4. If there is insufficient sunlight in the room where the seedlings will be grown, then fluorescent lamps should be installed.
5. Plants need to be provided with 16 hours of light.

Periodically, it is necessary to water and loosen the soil. Once two leaves appear, the seedlings should be transplanted into separate containers. Harden them off 7-10 days before planting them outdoors.

When planting, observe the following conditions. Plant three bushes per square meter of soil. Plant in a 30x50 cm pattern.

Biotechnology for growing vegetables includes the following activities:

• loosening the soil;
• watering if necessary;
• fertilizing 4 times during the summer;
• weeding;
• tying bushes to a support or trellis.

Prune tomatoes can be dark burgundy, dark cherry, purple, or brownish. The most intense color is achieved by tomatoes grown in full sun. If the plants haven't received enough warmth and light, the color will be lighter rather than burgundy.

Gardeners' reviews of this variety are positive. The fruits are distinguished not only by their unusual coloring but also by their wonderful taste. This variety has a balanced composition of pigments, vitamins, sugars, microelements, and other beneficial substances. The Prune variety is quite disease-resistant and boasts high yields.