Tomato variety Banana: photos, reviews, description, characteristics.

Do you think it’s difficult to grow a banana in central Russia or Siberia? Not at all. True, in our conditions it will not be an exotic fruit, but a wonderful vegetable - a tomato called Banana. This variety is famous for its excellent taste and has several color variations. Of course, gardeners who love everything new and unusual have tried each of them and drawn their own conclusions. Let’s try, by comparing characteristics from professionals and amateurs, to create a portrait of an unusual tomato variety.

Banana red

An application for registration of this variety was submitted in 1996 by Agrofirm Gavrish and K LLC and Selectionnaya LLC. The new product was included in the State Register of Selection Achievements in 1997 with admission to all regions of the country. Recommended for cultivation in open ground and in temporary film shelters in garden plots, homesteads and small farms. This tomato is not a hybrid.

Growing methods

There are 2 main ways to grow red tomatoes:

In the greenhouse. The soil in the greenhouse must be fertilized with the necessary minerals. Good humidity and lighting should be provided. It is advisable to maintain the temperature at least 20 degrees. To enrich the air with oxygen, you need to open the greenhouse doors wide open 1-2 times a week.
In open ground. Planting in open ground should be carried out in the warm season when there is no risk of frost. Most often they choose May. It is advisable to prepare the soil in the fall; for this you need to fertilize it well.

Carrots, cucumbers and cabbage are suitable as predecessor crops.

Growing vegetables of the Red Banana variety takes several stages.

Preparing and planting seeds

Before planting, you must prepare the seeds to ensure their good germination. This is done like this:

Sorting. Carefully sort out all the seeds so that there are no empty or small ones.
Washing. Rinse the seeds thoroughly, after which they can be dipped in a very weak solution of potassium permanganate for 1/4 hour, after wrapping them in a clean gauze cloth. This will help protect the sprouts from pests.
Germination. Wrap the seeds in gauze moistened with warm water and put them in a well-lit place. They should be wetted daily. As soon as the sprouts appear, you can start planting.

Seedling

To plant seeds for seedlings you need:

Prepare the soil. To do this, cover the bottom of a plastic container with drainage. Place soil on top of it.
Disembarkation. Make small holes in the soil (no more than 1 cm). Place change in them, which you then sprinkle with soil.
Watering. The water should be slightly warmer than room temperature.
Germination. To insulate the plants, cover the container with a thin film. Regular watering is required.
The appearance of sprouts. At this time, remove the film and move the container with the plants to the window closer to the sun.
Picking. After 2 true leaves appear. Transplant each sprout into a separate container, for example, a peat pot.
Hardening. 2-3 weeks before planting in the ground, take the plants out into the open air during the day. Start with a few minutes, gradually increasing this time. A week before planting, stop watering the seedlings.

Purchased seedlings

If you don’t want to grow seedlings yourself, you can buy them

When buying seedlings, pay attention to:

Plant height. Should be up to 30 cm.
Healthy looking. The leaves should not look drooping, yellowed, deformed, spotted, or show signs of pest infestation.
Stem. The shoot must be strong and thick. It should develop 10 leaves.
Roots. Without defects, well developed.

Planting plants in the ground

Transplant seedlings into open ground according to the scheme - 50 by 60 cm. Per 1 sq. m there are 3-4 plants. Plant seedlings in the prepared holes and cover with soil. Water the plants well.

The method of planting in a greenhouse is no different from planting in a garden bed.

Sowing seeds

In the southern regions, seeds can be sown immediately in the ground. Carry out the work in the following sequence:

in the prepared bed, dig holes 1.5 cm deep, following the pattern as for planting seedlings;
Pour warm water into each well and let it soak;
put 4-5 seeds in each hole and cover with soil;
create a mini greenhouse by covering each hole with a jar or cut plastic bottle;
Place the frame over the rows and stretch the film over it.

Description

The plant is determinate, creeping, about 70 - 100 cm high. The branching is strong, the foliage is moderate. The leaves are of regular shape, medium in size, slightly corrugated, light green, with no stipule. Yellow flowers form 2 types of inflorescences - simple and intermediate. The first fruit cluster appears above the 8th - 9th leaf, the subsequent ones are laid after 1 - 2 leaves. Each brush has from 8 to 12 ovaries. Pedicel with articulation.

The tomato has a rather presentable appearance. The shape resembles a typical “cream” - the Red Banana fruit is cylindrical, smooth, and moderately elastic. An unripe tomato of this variety is light green. At the stage of consumer ripeness it turns a uniform red color. The skin is of medium density, according to reviews, sometimes even harsh, durable, glossy. The pulp is moderately juicy, fleshy, contains a large percentage of dry matter, without voids and a white core (only a few reviews indicated a slight white spot, and then near the stalk itself), and has few seeds. The number of seed chambers is 2 - 3. The State Register notes the taste qualities of fresh fruits as good and excellent. Some gardeners found the taste ordinary, even herbaceous. The weight of the fetus according to the State Register is 70 grams, according to other sources - 100 - 120 grams. It is stated that the length of the fruit can reach 10 - 12 cm, although in open ground the actual figure is almost 2 times less.

Detailed description and characteristics of the banana tomato variety

Recently, nothing has been heard about the Banana tomato variety. But the newcomer to the gardening market quickly gained popularity due to the fact that it is zoned specifically for the middle zone.

These tomatoes produce excellent yields and bear fruit well both in greenhouses and in open ground. Today, there are several varieties of Banana tomatoes, which differ mainly in the color of the fruit.

The description and characteristics of this variety are given below.

The unpretentious and easily cultivated Banana tomato variety comes in three varieties:

red;
yellow;
pink.

Banana Red Banana yellow Banana orange Banana pink

Oddly enough, it is the red Banana that is most widespread . It belongs to the early varieties and can produce a harvest already 95 days after germination. The bushes are not tall, but under certain conditions their height can exceed 1 meter. Up to 10 fairly large fruits are formed on each cluster.

A distinctive characteristic of the variety is that it tolerates short-term drought and heat well. A sharp drop in temperature is also not scary for Banana. Gardeners have noted that these tomatoes have increased resistance to late blight, which is another positive quality.

The fruits are oblong, dense, fleshy. Ideal for both fresh consumption and canning. The weight of one fruit can vary from 50 to 100 grams .

It tolerates transportation well and has excellent shelf life. The color of both red and pink and yellow Bananas is uniform and very beautiful.

Thanks to this, the tomatoes have a good presentation and are suitable for trade.

Tomato harvesting and storage rules

Banana tomatoes are harvested as the fruits ripen. As a rule, they keep up together and almost simultaneously. To harvest more, brown (or slightly yellowed, depending on the type) fruits are also picked. In a few days they will mature perfectly in the sun.

The taste will be exactly the same as that of a tomato ripened on the bush. Harvesting is stopped by the time the outside temperature reaches +5 degrees or the threat of cold rains appears.

By this time, you should try to collect all the fruits and pull out the tops.

Due to the dense consistency of Banana tomato fruits, storage is excellent and long

Banana tomatoes should be stored in wooden boxes.

They are placed there in rows, selecting fruits that are not overripe and of good quality. After this, the box is sent to a cool non-residential premises.

The shelf life is approximately a couple of months, but under good conditions the crop could be preserved for 3 months.

Characteristics

Red banana is an early ripening species. The declared period from the moment of full germination to the beginning of ripening of tomatoes lasts from 90 to 95 days. The State Register indicates other periods - 107 - 114 days. This discrepancy is quite explainable by different climatic conditions;
the yield of the variety is good - according to the State Register, from 2.5 to 3.0 kg of ripe fruits are harvested from one plant, which absolutely coincides with indications from other sources;
the fruiting period extends until the onset of cold weather;

the variety has average immunity - it is moderately resistant to tobacco mosaic virus and fusarium, but can be severely affected by cladosporiosis. Although, according to numerous reviews from gardeners, during growth, diseases did not bother the tomato too much;
resistance to changes in weather conditions is not bad, but gardeners growing the species in the Krasnodar Territory complain that the leaves of the plant begin to dry out due to extreme heat. Although, in general, bushes can withstand short periods of drought;
the strong skin of the fruit is not prone to cracking;
transportability is excellent, tomatoes do not wrinkle and do not lose their presentation. Keeping quality also does not fail - with proper storage, the crop can last up to 3 months without signs of spoilage;
The method of consuming fruits is universal. This statement is often disputed by consumers who claim that there are varieties with more expressive taste for salads. According to the majority, red bananas are excellent for whole-fruit canning, freezing and drying. Tomato juice will not work due to the high content of dry substances, but the paste will turn out great, very thick. During the season, tomatoes are also used for preparing dishes - borscht, gravy, vegetable stew.

Care

Banana tomatoes are unpretentious to care and to the environment, they are universal, and for all regions of Russia. In addition, bananas, according to gardeners, are practically not susceptible to diseases and pests. So you will be able to grow Bananas, as in the photo.

Tomato bushes bear fruit for a long time, until the onset of frost. Practice shows that the harvest of Yellow bananas must be completed in the beds before the night temperature begins to drop to 5 degrees. After completing the fruit harvest, all tops should be pulled out by the roots.

Agricultural technology

It is recommended to grow tomatoes through seedlings. Seeds are sown from the end of February to the third ten days of March, depending on the region. Seedlings aged 60-65 days with 5-7 true leaves are suitable for transplanting into the ground. If at the time of transplanting into the ground the threat of return frosts has not yet passed, then the plants are covered with a film cover. Choose a place with maximum light - sunlight promotes the accumulation of sugars. The recommended density is up to 4 pieces per 1 square meter. The bush requires gartering and moderate pinching. Usually it is customary to pinch the plant over 3-4 flowers. To increase productivity, the bush is formed into 2 - 3 stems. Some gardeners grow the plant with 3 - 4 stems.

Maintenance is quite simple. The variety needs moderate watering, but sufficient to maintain the soil in a moderately moist state. Fertilizing is mandatory - nitrogen is required during the growth period, and phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are required during crop formation. Loosening after watering breaks up the formed earthen crust and helps to establish air exchange in the roots. Weeding frees the beds from weeds that compete with tomato bushes for moisture and nutrition. To preserve the harvest, preventive treatments against diseases and pests are necessary.

The red banana is valued for its high yield; housewives can use the harvest for processing and whole-fruit canning, which is a great way to diversify the table in the winter. Unpretentious in care, the culture works equally well for both professionals and beginners. Of course, there are also dissatisfied people who complain about the low harvest. But this is the exception to the rule rather than the norm. The only drawback of the variety is the taste, and only if you compare it with salad tomatoes.

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Banana orange

The orange-fruited namesake appeared in 2005. Its applicants were 3, Agro LLC. Since 2006, the variety has been in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation with admission to 7 regions - Northwestern, Northern, Central, Central Black Earth, Volga-Vyatka, North Caucasus and Middle Volga. Recommended for growing under film covers in private farms. Not a hybrid.

Description

The plant is indeterminate, about 1.5 meters or higher in height. The stem of the variety is not too thick. Tomato foliage is moderate. The leaves are medium-sized, long-petiolate, regular in shape, green. Inflorescence of simple form. Fruit clusters are laid through 3 leaves. 5 - 6 clusters are formed on the main stem. There are up to 7 ovaries on one hand.

The fruits of the Orange Banana are elongated, cylindrical, smooth, and moderately elastic. An unripe tomato is light green; a ripened one turns a smooth, bright orange color. Thanks to this, the bush, decorated with ripe tassels, looks decorative. The pulp is very fleshy, with a high content of lycopene, tender, moderately dense, juicy, contains few seeds, and aromatic. The seed nests are small, numbering from 2 to 3. The tomato skin is thin and shiny. The taste of fresh fruits of this variety is excellent, you can feel the sweetness, and the sourness can slightly remind you of itself in slightly unripe tomatoes. According to the State Register, orange-fruited tomatoes are slightly larger than red-fruited ones - weighing from 85 to 92 grams.

Characteristics

In terms of ripening time, orange banana is a mid-ripening species. The period from the appearance of full shoots to the beginning of ripening lasts 105 -110 days;
The yield is good - 3 - 3.5 kg of ripe fruits are harvested from one bush. According to the State Register, the marketable yield is 8.3 - 9.2 kg per 1 square meter. According to gardeners, one bush can produce up to 40 bright tomatoes;
Tomato immunity is very good, there is high resistance to fusarium and cladosporiosis, which can cause trouble for the red-fruited Banana;
The plant is not resistant to cold weather, so for the first time after transplantation, the film covers should not be completely removed;
the skin is not strong enough to protect the fruit from cracking;
The harvest of this variety tolerates transportation well, but for this it is still advisable to harvest the fruits at the stage of technical ripeness. The shelf life is excellent, according to some reports it is about 2 months if storage standards are observed;

The method of consuming fruits is universal. Gardeners unanimously agree with this statement. Tomatoes are great for salads, whole-fruit canning (they are very good in jars, especially with other colorful tomatoes), and processing into tomato products.

Review

Lyudmila, 45 years old: I decided that this year I will plant Red Banana tomatoes. I bought the seeds in a special store. I'm very pleased. The long fruits ripen almost simultaneously, they do not require supernatural care, they are very tasty and aromatic. I salted the smaller ones a little into the jars. They also go well for preservation. Crispy, with thick skin. Next time I will try the Banana yellow tomato variety.

Red Banana and other tomatoes are suitable for those gardeners who dream of growing unusual varieties in their dacha. Knowing and fulfilling all the requirements for their cultivation, you can get an excellent harvest in the form of beautiful and tasty fruits. Those who planted them once want to grow them again and again.

Description

The plant is indeterminate, about 2 meters high. The stem and shoots are strong. The foliage is good. The leaves are of regular shape, medium size, light green. The inflorescences are of an intermediate type; quite a lot of ovaries are formed in them - about 10. Fruit clusters are formed through 2 leaves. Pedicel with articulation.

The fruits of the variety are beautiful, oblong in shape, smooth, dense, but in moderation. On the bush they look like a small bunch of bananas. The length of the tomato is about 8 cm, weight - 100 - 120 grams. An unripe tomato is light green and may have faint stripes; a ripe one turns a uniform bright yellow color. The pulp is fleshy, tender, juicy, contains a small amount of seeds, seed nests - 2. The dry matter content is average. The taste is excellent, the flesh is sweet.

Characteristics

The yellow banana is mid-season in terms of ripening. The first tomatoes ripen 125 days after the emergence of full shoots;
the yield of marketable fruits is quite good - according to the State Register, it is 6.8 kg per 1 square meter;

available information on immunity indicates the variety’s resistance to tobacco mosaic virus;
tomatoes are resistant to cracking;
transportability is good;
method of use is universal. Tomatoes make excellent bright salads; they are also suitable for whole-fruit canning and processing into tomato products.

Agricultural technology

Planting seeds for seedlings is carried out taking into account climatic conditions. The seedlings are transplanted to a permanent place after 2 months, when the plant has 7 - 8 true leaves. Planting pattern: 40 cm between bushes, 60 cm row spacing. The bush must be tied up and stepsoned. It is recommended to grow in 2 stems. Otherwise, caring for the variety corresponds to what is generally accepted for the culture as a whole.

Yellow banana is a very young variety, but already quite famous among tomato growers. This was facilitated by good yield, good immunity, unpretentiousness, and most importantly, the bright appearance and excellent taste of tomatoes. Nothing is known about the shortcomings yet.

In conclusion, I would like to remind you that every tomato grower can collect seeds from the variety he likes on his own. The grown crop will fully comply with the declared characteristics. There are many reviews about the multi-colored varieties of Banana, most of them are positive; many tomato growers have been growing the crop for more than one year and are not going to give it up.

Garden cultivation and care

If you look at the description of the variety, you can see that these tomatoes ripen early, which means that the seeds germinate quite quickly. They require a lot of nutrition and strength to grow, warmth and good watering.

Since the variety is very sensitive to fungal diseases, prevention against them must begin from the seeds. They are soaked in a solution before planting, which will help develop immunity in the future. Later, the bushes in the greenhouse are periodically treated to prevent fungus or insect attacks.

The secret to growing from seed is simple: you need to plant it not very deep in a container at the same distance and wait for germination. While the shoots are growing stronger, they need to be provided with comfortable conditions.

The box with seedlings is placed on the sunny side of the window (you can put an additional lamp);
Water every time the soil dries out;
Take it outside for a while, ventilate and harden it.

When the seedlings grow and become stronger, they are planted in a greenhouse. This usually happens after two months. The soil in the greenhouse must be well fertilized and watered. Tomatoes in a greenhouse should not be forgotten to be watered once a week and ventilated by opening doors and windows. Watering is carried out in the evening. It is worth remembering that if you water too much, fungus may develop. Therefore, this should be done only when the ground is dry.