Description of the Ivan da Marya tomato variety, reviews

Tomatoes with unusual colors are especially popular. They can be yellow, green, purple, or even black, like the Ivan-da-Marya tomato, which receives mostly positive reviews. These tomatoes are in high demand because many believe black tomatoes are healthier than red ones.

Description of the variety

The plant is highly productive. But that's not its main feature. These tomatoes are primarily purchased by lovers of unusual varieties.

When planting, be prepared to carefully care for the seedlings. Ivan-da-Marya, a photo of which can be found below, is an indeterminate tomato, meaning it grows indefinitely. With proper care, the bush can reach a height of 2 meters, so it requires staking. However, even at this height, it often produces very good yields, making Ivan-da-Marya tomato seeds a popular choice among gardeners.

Another advantage of these tomatoes is their early maturity. If you plant the seedlings early, you can harvest the first ripe fruits as early as late June. According to the manufacturer, this variety ripens in 90 to 110 days.

For these tomatoes, the best option is to grow them from seedlings. If you plant the seeds directly in the ground, many seedlings will be lost. This is mainly due to rodents and spring frosts, which the Ivan-da-Marya variety won't be able to withstand.

This variety requires pruning. This is done when the second leaf emerges. Side shoots must be removed, otherwise a good harvest will not be achieved. Proper shaping of the bush is crucial. Experts claim that Ivan-da-Marya (Ivan-da-Marya) that grows on two trunks produces significantly more fruit than one that has not been properly shaped.

The bushes are large and spreading. They take up quite a lot of space, so when planting them in a permanent location, a special pattern should be followed: it's best to plant three seedlings per square meter. This will allow the plant to develop normally and produce a sufficient amount of fruit.

Growing Ivan-da-Marya f1 tomatoes isn't considered particularly difficult. They require periodic weeding, fertilizing, and watering as needed. The grower claims the variety is resistant to most diseases.

The widespread late blight that so often ruins summer residents' harvests does not threaten Ivan-da-Marya tomatoes. However, some diseases can still affect tall bushes and black fruits, so preventative spraying against diseases will not be superfluous. Loose planting also serves as a form of prevention against diseases and pests.

The Ivan da Marya variety should also be treated with insecticides. This will be beneficial for plants infested with aphids, Colorado potato beetles, and other pests.

Characteristics of fruits

The characteristics and description of the variety are as follows:

1. These are unusual fruits that turn black when overripe. However, they can be picked from the vine when they are reddish-brown. This is considered fully ripe.
2. The tomatoes are large in shape and grow up to 200 g.
3. The tomato's flesh and skin are dense, allowing for long-term storage and easy transportation.

Black tomatoes are very tasty and sweet. They are primarily used fresh or in salads. However, some home cooks successfully use these tomatoes for winter preserves, such as sauces.

With proper care, you can achieve excellent yields, so there's enough tomatoes for everyday summer salads and canning. Gardeners can harvest up to 5 kg of fruit from a single bush. If they're not planted too densely, you can get 15 kg per square meter.

Gardeners' reviews

Ilona, ​​Volgodonsk: "I bought these seeds solely because of the unusual color. I liked them, but they turned out to be a demanding variety. They need to be sprayed because they're susceptible to diseases, and they need to be tied up, and most importantly, don't plant them too close together. This mistake could cost you a good harvest."

Valentina Viktorovna, Belgorod: "An interesting variety with unusual fruits. Looks unique in salads!"