Description and characteristics of the indeterminate tomato variety Carbon

Every gardener strives to find a tomato that's not only productive but also easy to grow. One such variety is the Carbon tomato, also known as Uglerod. This tomato has recently become increasingly popular due to its large number of delicious fruits with unusual colors and its resistance to many diseases.

Description of tomato

The variety's characteristics and description suggest that Carbon is considered versatile in terms of planting. It can be grown both in a greenhouse and in the open ground. The choice depends solely on the type of summer in the gardener's region. Experts note that the planting method does not affect the tomato's yield.

The Uglerod variety is considered mid-season. This means you shouldn't expect ripe tomatoes from the garden too early. It takes about 110 days from the time the seeds are planted for the seedlings to fully ripen. This means that in most cases, tomato harvesting begins in the second half of July.

Carbon tomatoes are indeterminate: this plant can grow indefinitely, reaching over 2 meters. To stop this growth, pinch off the tops. This will positively impact the quality and quantity of the fruit.

The plant's large size requires staking. Furthermore, the bushes will need to be trained, which will positively impact their yield. To do this, remove all side shoots, leaving two trunks on which the fruit clusters will develop. Experience shows that without training, tomato fruits will be very small. Furthermore, don't expect a large harvest from such bushes.

Otherwise, caring for the Carbon variety is no different from other tomatoes. The bushes need to be weeded, the soil loosened, and watered regularly. However, excessive moisture is unacceptable.

Otherwise, the tomato will start to get very sick. It can be affected by various types of fungi and rot. This variety is quite resistant to most other diseases common to nightshades.

Characteristics of fruits

One of the Carbon variety's main assets is its high yield, reaching up to 8 kg per plant. If the plants are planted close enough, which is possible with properly trained tomatoes, a substantial harvest is achieved. This amount of fruit is enough for a large number of vitamin-rich salads and for canning for the winter.

The Carbon variety produces fairly large tomatoes. The lower branches produce tomatoes that can weigh up to 400 g. The fruits that grow higher up will be smaller, averaging 300 g.

The tomatoes grow round and flat, a typical salad tomato shape. However, their color is unusual. The fruits are crimson with burgundy and brownish stripes. Inside, the dense flesh is a rich crimson color. The skin is quite soft. This makes them suitable for salads and vegetable appetizers, but they are not suitable for long-term transportation or storage.

As for canning, large fruits cannot be pickled or salted whole. Moreover, they will burst when exposed to hot brine. However, Carbona fruits are excellent for juices, sauces, and tomato paste. This process also gives the preserved fruit a very interesting color.

Carbon tomatoes have a very pleasant flavor. The juicy yet firm flesh has a distinct sweetness with a slight tartness. Those who have grown this tomato have only positive reviews.