Description of the Don Juan tomato, its characteristics and cultivation features

Fans of unusual tomato colors will definitely love the Don Juan tomato. Its unique striped shape makes it a perfect addition to vegetable salads and to jars for winter storage.

This variety has been around for quite some time, and every year the number of Don Juan tomato fans grows. This is due not only to its unusual coloring, but also to its excellent taste and relative ease of cultivation.

Characteristics of the variety

Don Juan tomatoes, photos of which can be found below, are versatile in terms of planting. They can be grown both in greenhouses and in the open ground. In regions with short and cold summers, Don Juan tomatoes are best grown in greenhouses. In the south and central regions, this variety produces an excellent harvest when grown outdoors.

An important characteristic of Don Juan tomatoes is their compact bushes. This variety is classified as a determinate variety, so don't expect the plant to reach 2 meters. When grown in the ground, bushes typically reach 70 cm. Don Juan tomatoes can grow slightly taller in a greenhouse, but not by much.

This variety also boasts the advantage of early maturity. Ripe fruits can appear as early as three months after planting. The variety's yield is also noteworthy. Don Juan is one of the record-breakers in this regard.

With proper care, you can harvest 8-10 kg of delicious tomatoes from a single bush. However, it's important to remember that a good harvest can only be achieved from healthy bushes. To prevent tomatoes from getting sick, they should be planted in the ground only when the weather is consistently warm.

Description of the Don Juan fruit

These tomatoes have many positive qualities. Some are attracted by the low-growing bushes, others appreciate the incredibly high yield, and still others choose them for the unusual color of the fruit. These tomatoes are very attractive. No gardener could remain indifferent to this variety.

Description of fruits:

• While tomatoes are ripening, they resemble small watermelons in appearance. This makes the beds look very unique.
• When the fruits are fully ripe, they turn crimson with yellow stripes. These tomatoes have a distinctive appearance. Even during the fruit formation stage, their unusual coloring—light green with dark stripes—becomes noticeable.

• Don Juan tomatoes are slightly elongated, resembling a plum. It's worth noting that the official description from the manufacturer states that tomatoes of this variety should have a distinctive nose. However, this is not always the case. Most often, the tomatoes are a smooth oval shape.
• Don Juan tomatoes are not very large. They average 90 grams, but significantly larger ones are also available.
• The flesh is sweet, with a distinct tartness. The tomatoes have thick skin.

All these characteristics indicate that tomatoes of this variety are excellent for canning for the winter, pickling and salting.

Given the juicy flesh of striped tomatoes, they are often used in salads. They also produce excellent juice. Their high yield allows for a huge harvest, enough for a variety of dishes and preserves.

Features of cultivation

The Don Juan variety is best grown from seedlings. They are robust, so the plants take root well in their new location.

Once the bushes begin to form, the standard care for this crop should be followed. Remove side shoots for better yields, tie them up if necessary, and water thoroughly. If the summer is hot, water daily. Apply mineral fertilizer three times per season. Periodically, loosen the soil to oxygenate the roots.

Reviews about this tomato variety are only positive.

Svetlana, Perm: "The tomatoes are small but very beautiful. They're perfect for winter canning. This year's harvest was especially bountiful, so we were able to pickle, marinate, juice, and even dry them. This variety is perfect for everything."

Elena, Pyatigorsk: "This is my first time growing this variety. They grow like small watermelons. Very good tomatoes."

Ksenia, Tver: "These tomatoes are very unique in appearance. They can be used in salads and for winter preserves."