Description of the Brown Sugar tomato and its cultivation

The Brown Sugar tomato, bred by Russian agrobiologists, is a black-fruited variety. Its round, exotic-colored, and sweet-tasting fruits are ideal for fresh consumption and canning.

Advantages of the variety

The Brown Sugar tomato is a variety of black-fruited tomatoes. This mid-late ripening variety begins bearing fruit 115-120 days after germination. Most of the harvest occurs in the fall.

The variety's characteristics and description indicate that the plant can be grown in both protected and open ground conditions. Depending on growing conditions, the indeterminate bush reaches a height of 200-250 cm.

A moderately productive crop. Fruit ripens in clusters of 3-5. The plant adapts well to open ground and is completely resistant to temperature fluctuations. Even with the onset of frost, tomatoes continue to grow and ripen on the vine.

Vegetable growers' reviews attest to the tomato's excellent taste. The sweet, fleshy fruits are perfect for salads, juices, fresh eating, canning, and pickling.

The tomatoes are small, round, and unribbed, with a distinctive, intense brown, almost chocolate color. The fruit's glossy skin gives this exotic vegetable a pleasant sheen and prevents cracking.

When cut horizontally, three chambers containing seeds are visible. Tomatoes weigh 100-150 g. Yields reach 6-10 kg per square meter. The fruits contain high levels of sugars and valuable micronutrients. Tomatoes are recommended for inclusion in baby and dietary nutrition.

This tomato variety is very beneficial for health due to its antioxidant content. Tomatoes have antiviral properties and slow down the aging process.

The harvested fruits tolerate long-distance transportation well and retain their flavor during long-term storage.

Agricultural technology for growing tomatoes

To grow a bountiful harvest, you need to take care of your seedlings. Seeds should be sown 60-70 days before planting them in their permanent location in open ground or a greenhouse.

Before planting, it's recommended to treat the seeds with a solution of aloe or potassium permanganate. To speed up germination, strengthen the plants, and improve flower stalk formation, you can use a growth stimulator.

Sow the seeds in a container with prepared soil mixture at a depth of 1-1.5 cm and water using a spray bottle. Cover the container with plastic wrap until the sprouts emerge.

To ensure uniform seed germination, a suitable temperature of 23 to 25°C is required. These same conditions ensure normal crop development and abundant fruiting. After seedlings emerge, the temperature is lowered to 20 to 22°C.

Young plants are moved closer to the light source. When one or two true leaves have formed, they are pricked out. Peat pots filled with substrate are used for this purpose.

Seedlings with one flower stalk are transplanted into open ground after the end of spring frosts. It is recommended to plant three plants per square meter.

When growing the Brown Sugar variety, it's important to consider the specific characteristics of the crop. Tall plants require tying to a support or trellis, and periodic pruning of excess shoots. By controlling the number of clusters, you can achieve a larger tomato harvest.

This variety responds well to fertilizers and supplements. To stimulate plant development and fruit formation, complex mineral preparations are applied under the roots according to the manufacturer's instructions.

The ideal fertilization scheme involves using nitrogen-containing complexes before flowering. During the fruiting period, you need to focus on phosphorus and potassium preparations.

Plants grow in 1 stem. The crop requires regular hilling and loosening of the soil. This event stimulates the development of the root system and improves the access of nutrients necessary for the development of tomatoes.

To minimize the cost of weed control, provide drip irrigation, and prevent the surface soil layer from drying out, mulching is carried out.

Non-woven black fiber is used for this purpose. Using hay and leaves as mulch provides additional organic nutrition for plants.

Opinions and recommendations of vegetable growers

Reviews from gardeners growing the Brown Sugar variety indicate the plant's resistance to viral and fungal diseases. However, preventative measures are recommended to protect the plants and significantly increase yield per plant.

The soil in the greenhouse should be replaced annually and watered with a hot solution of potassium permanganate before planting. It is recommended to spray the plantings with antifungal agents.

Those who planted the Brown Sugar variety note that aphids are particularly problematic among biological pests. They can be controlled with a solution of water and laundry soap. Slugs can be eliminated by spraying with a solution of water and ammonia.

Margarita, 57 years old, Krasnodar.

Last season, I planted several Brown Sugar tomato plants outdoors. This tall plant is distinguished by its resistance to temperature fluctuations, as well as viral and fungal diseases. During the season, the crop requires little time for care. It's important to water, feed, and loosen the soil regularly. The tomato delighted me with its amazing sweet flavor and unusual color. The fruits are excellent for canning, as they retain their shape.