Tomato "Large Striped Boar" (Large Barred Boar) is designed for cultivation in greenhouse conditions in central Russia. The variety is characterized by good productivity, juicy and tasty fruits with exotic two-tone color.
The species was bred in the USA by the famous breeder Brad Greates, but found many fans among domestic vegetable growers.
Content
Grade characteristics
Tall plants are indeterminate, can grow up to 1.8 - 2 m. The foliage is dense, the leaf type is ordinary. By the fruit ripening period, the variety is mid-season.
Fruit Description
The fruits of the variety "Big Striped Boar" have a round flattened shape. Each tomato weighs approximately 250-400 gr. The color is unusual, two-tone - dark brown with green stripes. The bright red flesh is juicy and sweet. The outer part of the fruit is covered with a thin pile that resembles a peach to the touch. For its unusual surface and color, the variety was called the “Big Striped Boar”.
Using
The fruits are consumed fresh and for squeezing juice. Aromatic sauces and pasta are also prepared from these large tomatoes. Sweet taste and unusual coloring make the Big Striped Boar tomatoes welcome guests on any table.
Features of cultivation and care
Seeds for seedlings begin to sow 2 months before transplanting to the garden. Landings are kept in a warm, well-lit place. If the window sill is in the shade most of the day, plants need additional illumination with fluorescent lamps.
Important! Bushes of tomatoes grow tall, so immediately after transplanting seedlings on the bed, they are tied to a reliable support.
In a greenhouse or open ground, plants are placed freely, not more than 3 pieces per 1 square. m. It is worth choosing a place with sufficient sunlight throughout the day. To obtain a rich harvest, it is recommended to form plants in 2-3 branches. It is important to remove excess stepsons and leaves in time, so that the bush has more power to form juicy fruits. Watering is carried out sparingly, as excess moisture can cause cracking and damage to the crop.
Diseases and Pests
The variety "Great Striped Boar" does not have strong immunity. Therefore, it is important to treat plants for prevention. They also spray insecticides from insects.
Advice! All chemical treatments are carried out before the flowering period begins. After it, you can spray and water the plants only with natural compounds.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Benefits:
- High yield.
- Excellent taste.
- Prolonged fruiting.
- Exotic type of fruit.
Disadvantages:
- Mandatory garter to the support is required.
- Removing stepsons.
- In open beds, bushes are not resistant to weather disasters.
- Too much watering can cause the fetus to crack.
- Preventive treatment of diseases and pests is required.
Conclusion
Californian variety "Great Striped Boar" feels best in greenhouse conditions. Spreading bushes love light and space. It is important to carry out disease prevention and moderate watering of plants. Subject to the rules of care, tomatoes delight with a rich and beautiful crop.
Reviews gardeners
Anastasia Petrovna:
The variety is quite rare and few grow. A few years ago I saw at a neighbor in a greenhouse and also wanted such beauty. I took care carefully - moderate watering, stepsons removed, formed into 2 stems. My efforts were rewarded with a wonderful harvest. Outwardly beautiful tomatoes pleased with a sugary taste and juiciness.
Irina:
Good variety, but only for the greenhouse. I tried to plant one year in the open ground - half of the tomatoes cracked. Rain and watering outside is impossible to control. Therefore, if there is no greenhouse, you should not plant a large striped boar.
Maria K .:
Of the advantages of the variety, in my opinion, only a beautiful and non-standard appearance. To taste - ordinary tomatoes. I planted one year and I will not.
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