Characteristics of the Gypsy tomato and a description of its taste qualities

Tomatoes with unusually colored flesh are becoming increasingly popular. One such variety is the Gypsy tomato, whose description suggests that its fruits are almost black.

It's worth noting that these fruits are also among the healthiest. However, many are rarely truly black; when ripe, they often turn purple or dark brown. Only in overripe tomatoes can you notice the blackening.

Gypsy tomatoes rarely turn truly black. They most often turn burgundy, but closer to the top, these tomatoes can appear black.

The Gypsy tomato variety is not only distinguished by its unusual fruit color and high nutritional value. It's also worth noting its excellent fruit set in virtually any weather conditions. Seed germination is also consistently high, making this variety very profitable to grow.

Characteristics of tomato

This variety has been known to Russian gardeners for many years. It was officially registered in the country in 2000, and since then, it has become very popular among gardeners throughout the Russian Federation. Currently, various producers sell Gypsy tomato seeds. Quality varies little, so you can confidently buy any of them.

This variety is considered a heat-loving variety, so it grows best in the south of the country. The average ripening time is 110 days, making the Tsygan tomato a mid-season variety. Harvest time depends largely on weather conditions. If the summer is sunny and hot, the tomatoes will ripen faster. If the weather is cooler, the tomatoes may take slightly longer to ripen.

The Tsygan loves warmth and doesn't tolerate cold well. Therefore, this variety can only be grown outdoors in the south of the country. If a gardener in the central part of the country chooses to grow it, the bushes must be protected with plastic sheeting. Tomatoes grow well in a greenhouse, but they will do much better in the open ground.

The variety's characteristics and description indicate that the plant grows quite compactly. This variety is classified as a determinate variety, meaning the maximum height will be no more than 1 m. When grown outdoors, the bushes typically reach no more than 80 cm. When grown in a greenhouse, the Tsygan tomato plant can reach a greater height.

The plant is quite lush, producing numerous robust, potato-like leaves. These can be partially removed to give the bush more energy for fruit development. Gypsy tomatoes form clusters. The first cluster is established at the eighth leaf height. The remaining clusters will form every two leaves.

Determinate bushes generally don't require any special training. The Tsygan variety can produce a good harvest even without removing excess branches. However, pinching out side shoots is recommended for this tomato. Leaving two main branches for fruit formation will significantly increase the yield.

Properly trained tomato plants can thrive even in fairly crowded conditions. In this case, 6 tomatoes per square meter are acceptable. This will ensure the plants feel quite comfortable and won't lack sunlight or nutrients in the soil. With this planting scheme, you can get up to 18 kg of tomatoes from 1 m².

This variety is easy to care for. Tomatoes thrive in warm conditions but require adequate watering. You can increase yields by fertilizing and cultivating the soil regularly. This will result in larger tomatoes.

Description of fruits

Gypsy tomatoes produce five tomatoes per cluster, each weighing 150g. The fruits are beautiful and neat, making the bushes look simply stunning.

The tomatoes are uniform in shape and relatively small in size. When fully ripe, they acquire a dark color, ranging from burgundy to chocolate. These tomatoes have a unique appearance and always look great in summer vegetable appetizers.

It's recommended to eat these fruits fresh, first and foremost. This is because Gypsy tomatoes have very thin skin and not very firm flesh. This makes them unsuitable for whole-fruit canning, but they can be used for juice and sauces.

The fruits are very sweet, but with a distinct tartness. It's best to eat them immediately after harvesting, as tomatoes have a short shelf life.

Reviews left by gardeners about this variety are mostly positive:

Valeria, Volgodonsk: "Very interesting tomatoes with an unusual color. They have a pleasant flavor and are perfect for salads!"

Yuliana, Krasnodar: "This variety is easy to grow. It produces a high yield, is rarely susceptible to diseases, and the fruits are simply amazing!"