Description of the tomato variety Blue P20, features of cultivation and care

General characteristics of the plant

The bush is indeterminate, in open ground it manages to reach a height of 1.6 m during the summer season, and in greenhouse conditions it can grow even higher. The stems of the plant are powerful, but they still require support. Due to the tendency to branch, it is necessary to carry out pinching and form bushes into 2-3 trunks.

The Blue P20 tomato variety is a hybrid of the American Indigo rose variety, famous in Russia, and inherited not only its unusual color, but also high resistance to late blight. Reviews from gardeners in the Leningrad region and their Ukrainian colleagues note the absence of signs of the disease even in seasons with unfavorable weather conditions. The tomato does not suffer from Alternaria, Fusarium and other diseases of nightshade plants.

The American variety turned out to be adapted to Russian conditions. It tolerates sudden temperature changes in the summer, when the heat gives way to cold rains, is resistant to drying out of the soil and is not too demanding to care for.

Productivity is average. The Blue P20 variety was not created for the industrial production of vegetables, so it is difficult to expect the performance of modern industrial hybrids from it. But it is quite capable of providing the owner with early tomatoes for the table and decorating salads until late autumn. During the season, each bush can produce about 4 kg of tasty and beautiful medium-sized tomatoes.

Tomato care

Plants need to be fertilized regularly

Basic care for this Blueberry variety of tomatoes involves several activities.

1. Regular watering. The plant loves moderate humidity, so it should be watered only after the top layer of soil has dried. The first moistening is carried out 7-10 days after planting the seedlings, then watering is carried out every week. Abundant moisture is required during the period of fruit filling, which has a positive effect on the quality and taste of vegetables. The settled water is poured under the root so that moisture does not get on the stem and leaves, which can provoke the development of fungal diseases.
2. After watering, the soil is loosened, weeds are removed and mulched with garden soil. Such manipulations protect the soil and roots from drying out and are necessary to maintain air and moisture permeability of the soil.
3. At a certain stage of growth, different preparations are used to feed tomatoes. 1 week after transplantation, the seedlings are fertilized with a urea solution, which contains a high nitrogen content. This component promotes the rapid growth of above-ground and underground parts of plants. Proportions - for 10 liters of water use 1 tbsp. l substances. Consumption: 200 ml for each plant. The second feeding is carried out during the budding period with superphosphate and potassium sulfate (1 tablespoon per bucket of water). Consumption - 0.5 liters for each bush. The same composition is used to fertilize the bushes during the fruiting period. Phosphorus in combination with potassium ensures abundant flowering and high-quality fruiting. To increase resistance to diseases and adverse weather conditions, a tomato of this variety can be sprayed with a solution of boric acid - 0.2 g per liter of warm water (60°C). Spraying is carried out at the beginning of budding, 10 days after flowering ends.

Bush formation technique

When growing tomatoes in the south, in open ground, there are no specific rules for forming a bush. You just need to periodically tear off the lower leaves on the stem so that the plant puts all its energy into lush flowering and fruit formation.

Additionally, pluck out the stepsons that form in the axils of the leaves and form unnecessary green mass. In mid-August, the central stem is pinched. If this is not done, the plant will continue to grow, and the fruits will not ripen to the end.

When grown in greenhouse conditions, all side stems and side shoots are removed, leaving only one stem. The lateral shoots take away all the nutrients and moisture from the plant, thereby delaying its growth and development.

In addition, the thick green mass is an ideal environment for the development of various infections and the appearance of parasites.

Features of the fruit

The variety is early ripening. The fruiting period declared by the seed manufacturer () occurs 95-100 days from sowing the seeds. But in Russian conditions (in open ground), it will be possible to obtain the first tomatoes at technical ripeness only at the end of July, and standing tomatoes ripen in August. On 1 stem, 3-5 clusters are formed with fruits of the same size, round, non-ribbed shape. There can be 6-8 tomatoes on a brush, each weighing approximately 100 g.

The most unusual thing is the color of the fruit. The Blue P20 variety contains anthocyanins, which give its skin a blue tint. The part of the fruit adjacent to the stalk is colored. The violet-blue color is especially noticeable on the tomato at technical ripeness, but persists even after ripening. Tomatoes containing anthocyanins are beneficial for humans: the pigment suppresses the development of cancer cells and helps strengthen vascular walls.

Blue tomato: selection or genetic engineering

New tomato varieties are most often obtained by crossing two varieties. These include all varieties with blue skin, but red inside. However, recently you can increasingly hear about GMO varieties, which we are all so afraid of. There is only one in the blue line - Del/Ros 1. Its fruits have an intense purple color both outside and in the cut. However, the seeds of this tomato cannot be found on sale.

In the latter case, increased anthocyanin content was achieved using genetic engineering. Scientists introduced into plants a genetic construct that contains the regulatory genes for the biosynthesis of snapdragon anthocyanins Ros1 and Del under the control of the E8 promoter active in tomato fruits. The result was plants with increased anthocyanin content.

Recommended for growing in greenhouses and open ground.

In addition to color, this decision also led to increased shelf life of the fruit. This is explained by the fact that anthocyanins prevent tomatoes from softening, and for one thing (thanks to the same quality) they resist the development of gray rot infection in their pulp.

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Characteristics

The tomato is intended for cultivation in open and closed ground. The bush is tall, powerful, height reaches 1.6 meters, foliage is average, indeterminate. The bush bears fruit in 3–4 bunches with 6–8 tomatoes on each. The plant requires staking, pinching and thinning of leaves. Early ripening - 95–100 days pass from germination to the first harvest.

The fruits are medium-sized, weighing about 100 grams per fruit, the color is red-blue, the stalk is mostly purple, and the bottom is red. The dense consistency and thick skin prevent the tomatoes from cracking when poured. The taste is good, sweet, without sourness. The pulp is dense and juicy, and has 2–4 seed sacs when cut. The fruits are used universally - pickled and eaten fresh. Looks nice in jars.

Varieties of blue tomatoes

"Indigo Rose" is a late-ripening tomato. Determinant. Grows in a greenhouse up to 1.5 m, in open ground up to 1 m. Blue-black tomatoes are round, weighing up to 70 g, universally used. The flesh is pink-red. It tastes sweet. Resistant to late blight.

“Amethyst Jewel” or “Amethyst Jewel” is a medium-ripening tomato. Indeterminate. Grows to approximately 1.2 m in open ground and 1.5 m in a greenhouse. The blue-pink fruits have the shape of a steak weighing up to 200 g. The flesh is pink and sweet.

Tomato “Amethyst Jewel”, or “Amethyst Jewel”. Tomato "Blue Beauty"

“Blue Beauty” is an anto-tomato of medium ripening. Indeterminate. Grows up to 1.5 m. The fruits are beefsteak-shaped, weighing about 150 g, with sweetness. The flesh is red. Resistant to major diseases.

“Dancing with the Smurfs” or “Dancing with the Smurfs” is an anto-tomato of medium ripening. Indeterminate. Grows up to 1.8 m in a greenhouse, in open ground - up to 1.5 m. The fruits are round, small, weighing up to 30 g. The pulp is red, very sweet. Resistant to late blight.

Tomato “Dancing with the Smurfs”, or “Dancing with the Smurfs”. Tomato "Blue Pear".

“Blue Pear” is a medium-ripening tomato. Indeterminate. Grows up to 1.5 m in open ground and slightly higher in a greenhouse. The fruits are pear-shaped, weighing up to 150 g. The pulp is red.

'P+20 Beauty King' is a medium-ripening tomato. Indeterminate. It grows up to 1.7 m. The fruits are slightly flattened, weighing up to 200 g. They have a golden-orange color with a pronounced purple “tan.” On the cut - yellow.

Tomato 'P+20 Beauty King'. Tomato "Black Bunch F1".

“Black Bunch F1” - medium ripening, indeterminate. Grows up to 1.8m. The fruits are round, weighing up to 70 g. When cut, they are pink. It tastes like a sweet plum.

“Blue Stream”, or “Blue Bayou” - medium ripening, indeterminate. Grows up to 1.7 m. The fruits are round, weighing up to 150 g. When cut, they are pink-red. The stem and leaves have a blue tint.

Tomato "Blue Stream", or "Blue Bayou". Tomato “Wooly Kate”.

"Wooly Kate" yellow and red - medium late tomatoes. Determinant. The bush is about 0.7 m high. The fruits are pubescent, weighing about 80 g. When cut, they are yellow or red, according to the variety. The taste is tomato. The stems and leaves have a bluish tint.

“Dark Galaxy” is a mid-late, indeterminate anto-tomato. Grows up to 2 m. The fruits are round, with purple strokes and gray specks on a red background, weighing up to 150 g. Red when cut. Regular tomato taste. Resistant to diseases.

“Red Charcoal” is an indeterminate tomato, grows up to 1.5 m. Round fruits weighing up to 200 g. Red when cut. The taste is normal, tomato.

Tomato "Dark Galaxy" Red Charcoal tomato.

“Chernichensky cherry” is a medium-late, indeterminate tomato. Grows up to 1.5 m. Fruits weighing about 50 g are red-black when cut.

"Blueberry" is a mid-season, indeterminate tomato. It grows about 1.5 m. The fruits weighing about 50 g are red when cut. The pulp is sweet with a slight sourness. The leaves have a purple tint. Resistant to diseases.

Tomato "Chernichensky cherry". Blueberry tomato.

What's good about this variety?

As a result of selection, Blue P20 acquired substances that help strengthen blood vessels, visual acuity, the body’s fight against cancer, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

There are also many technical positive qualities:

• high productivity;
• beautiful fruits;
• disease resistance;
• versatility in use;
• excellent transportability.

But in order to get beautiful and high-quality fruits, agricultural technology for planting and growing is important.

Gardeners' opinion about the variety

Gardeners who grew Blueberry tomatoes leave different reviews: both positive and negative. Some people like the taste and marketability, but others do not like it due to the long aging time.

Most gardeners in the south give a positive description of the variety - when planted in open ground, tomatoes bear fruit well, so the yield is high and stable.

Despite the need for gartering and pinching, many summer residents do not consider this variety to be labor-intensive to grow.

Agrotechnics of cultivation

Tomatoes are grown in seedlings; in mid-March, the seeds are sown in containers with fertile soil, watered by spraying and covered with film. After 5–7 days at an air temperature of 22–24 degrees, the seeds germinate. At this point, the film is removed and cultivation continues without shelter. At the age of appearance of two permanent leaves, the seedlings are planted in separate containers. At the age of 60–65 days, the seedlings are transplanted into a garden bed or greenhouse . After transplanting, the tomatoes are tied up and excess shoots are removed during growth. They also carry out watering, weeding, fertilizing, and loosening the soil. If these growing conditions are met, you will get an excellent harvest.

Brief information about the variety

• Fruits: (purple color, weight - 150-100 g), bush - height from 1.5 to 2 m, indeterminate;
• Productivity: 8-10 kg/m²;
• Resistance: high immunity to diseases and pests is observed, frost resistance is low;
• Distribution: suitable for cultivation in the south, in the regions of the Middle and Central zone;
• Area of ​​application of fruits: dessert purpose;
• Planting: planted in seedlings, sowing time - the last ten days of March, seed sowing pattern - distance 3-4 cm, depth - 1 cm, when transplanting to a bed - 50x70 cm;
• Soil: light soil, well-drained, enriched with organic and mineral fertilizers is suitable.
• Watering: moderate - after transplanting to the garden bed, before flowering and at the stage of fruit filling;
• Fertilizing: fertilize with nitrogen and phosphorus-potassium preparations;
• Ripening: after 95-100 days (late July or early August);
• Shelf life: in a cool place about 1.5-2 months.

Review of tomato reviews

Due to the unusual color of the tomato, gardeners often use it for cultivation and leave reviews about the variety.

Galina: “I liked the color and taste of the tomato: it looks very beautiful on the garden bed and table. The peel is thick, the flesh is juicy, perfect for rolling. I don’t like that when the fruits ripen they fall off the bush.”

Peter: “I like to grow exotic varieties of tomatoes, I liked the color, the bush is tall, the leaves are medium-sized, the plant is pinched and the top is cut off at the end of summer. The taste is good, sweet, tomato aroma, like regular tomatoes. The variety resisted late blight"

The variety perfectly adapts to the conditions in our climate zone, is resistant to temperature changes and popular diseases. If it is grown in a greenhouse, then the fruits will ripen until late autumn and delight the owners with the harvest.

Tomato Orange Blue: characteristics and description of the variety, reviews from those who planted

Experienced gardeners are interested in experimenting and purchasing unusual varieties of crops for planting. When choosing a specific tomato among all those available, you should pay attention to the unique variety of Orange Blue tomatoes, which is very popular among gardeners.

The first thing that attracts attention about a tomato variety is the unusual appearance of the fruit. Looking at the characteristics of the Orange Blue variety, you will notice that the color of the tomatoes is somewhere between traditional orange and blue tomatoes. But color is not the only highlight of the variety. There is nothing difficult in caring for Orange Blue, which means the plant is perfect for beginning farmers with little experience.

Main characteristics

1. The fruits are dense with fleshy orange pulp.
2. By the stage of biological maturity, the tomato has a distinct round shape with a flattened top.
3. The minimum weight is 100 g, and the maximum is 200 g.
4. The tomato contains small chambers with seeds.
5. The skin is perfectly smooth, deep orange with dark blue shoulders. The darker areas on the hangers are those that were more exposed to sunlight.
6. The tomato taste is balanced, but the sweet notes are more pronounced and the aroma is rich.

According to the official description of tomatoes, the Orange Blue variety is an indeterminate plant that can bear fruit for a long time, most of the growing season.

The tomato plant begins to reduce its fruiting rate as the air temperature drops.

The bushes are tall with dense foliage, which needs to be thinned out periodically. Considering the size of the plant and the number of fruits that form on the bushes, farmers will have to carry out gartering. The tomatoes are securely attached to a dense, fleecy stalk.

Varietal features

The best yield is observed when planting four bushes per square meter. Orange Blue tomatoes, according to reviews, cope well with excessive moisture during periods of prolonged rainfall. Tomatoes do not crack; when eating them, you may notice a slight wateriness.

Orange Blue tomatoes were developed by plant breeders at Oregon State University. This tomato plant belongs to the Solanaceae family.

When examining the characteristics in detail, the nutritional value of the fruit is pleasantly surprising. Tomatoes are not only beautiful and tasty. They are nutritious thanks to anthocyanin, which the fruits contain in large quantities.

Anthocyanin is known to be a rare antioxidant that can be found in blueberries.

This substance has a beneficial effect on human health, increasing defenses. Anthocyanin affects the pigmentation of tomatoes; it is responsible for the blue color of the variety. Tomatoes contain a lot of vitamins A, C, and I. Orange Blue tomatoes are an excellent source of sulfur and calcium, phosphorus and iron.

Thanks to these features, these tomatoes are often chosen by top chefs, who know that tomatoes are most beneficial when paired with spinach and lettuce. They are often served together with celery, onions and various herbs, as a component of complex nutritious salads. Orange Blue fruits are often combined with dessert herbs such as sage and mint.

Important! The variety is better suited for growing in protected ground. In regions where prolonged cold or frost is likely, this is the only method of growing Orange Blue. Planting in open ground is carried out in the southern regions.

Growing rules

It takes 60 to 70 days to form seedlings that are strong enough for successful transplantation into the ground. With this in mind, sowing work and future replanting are planned. By the time a young plant is planted in a new place of “residence,” the air temperature should be above 15 degrees.

An important role in planting a crop is played by the choice of high-quality soil. A small amount of fertilizer is added to the seed soil. And when replanting, it is worth considering that the tomato plant develops successfully in black soil and sandy loam soil. The option of planting in clay soil is possible, but in this case, it needs to be loosened more often.

A mandatory step in growing Orange Blue, according to the description and recommendations of experienced farmers, is the formation of several stems. From the moment of transplantation, it is worth counting approximately 30 days and carrying out the first planting, which is mandatory for one and a half meter bushes. The future successful development of the crop is influenced by pre-sowing treatment, which includes:

1. Disinfection of seed material with a weak pale pink solution of potassium permanganate. This takes half an hour.
2. Using a high-quality growth stimulator to achieve maximum germination. The procedure takes no more than 20 minutes.

The ideal size of the pot for sowing is diameter. When two sprouts germinate from one planting site, the strong one is left for cultivation. Shoots appear at optimal temperatures after 7-10 days. Until transplantation, seedlings are grown in a well-lit place, protected from drafts, with a temperature of at least 20–26 degrees.

Rules of care

The best fruits of the Orange Blue variety grow with proper watering. Farmers should take into account the feedback from experienced gardeners and water the plants twice a week if it is not hot outside. It is advisable to water after adding fertilizing material to increase the chances of rapid absorption of nutrients by the crop.

The soil in the greenhouse is regularly fertilized with manure or compost. It is to this material that the Orange Blue tomato plant reacts better in greenhouse conditions. Such fertilizing will allow you to control the number of harmful bacteria in the soil, saturate it with useful substances, and prevent the development of diseases of the root system.

As an additional protection for tomatoes, mulch is used, which will help retain moisture in the soil, controlling its evaporation, regulate the temperature, maintaining heat around the bushes during cold periods, and reduce the number of weeds.

Harvesting and storage

Orange Blue tomatoes should be harvested, taking into account the recommendations, when the fruits turn a color characteristic of the period of biological maturity. You can pick tomatoes earlier, leaving them in a dry wooden box lined with newspapers to ripen. Tomatoes can be stored in such conditions for up to several weeks; the tomatoes are cooled before use.

Risks of diseases and pests

With the arrival of the end of the summer season, a decrease in growth can be observed in the Orange Blue variety, and depletion of the crop is observed, which is manifested in wilting of the foliage. This is a natural reaction of tomato bushes to cold weather. The fruiting period can be extended by actively applying organic fertilizer and removing dry leaves,

Judging by the description, Orange Blue tomatoes cope well with the influence of many pathogens and rarely get sick from tobacco mosaic and late blight. Sometimes bacterial spots may appear, which are black in color and can be detected on the ovary. The affected fruits are removed from the bush, the plant is treated with a disinfectant.

Reviews from those who planted

Anatoly

The variety is resistant to late blight. When I was considering Orange Blue for planting, it was this varietal feature that became the decisive factor in choosing a plant for me. Tomato copes with other diseases no worse than hybrid plants.

Marina

By the end of summer, I was ready to fight the wilting of the plant, but I was surprised that the tomato began not only to wither, but to rot. Fortunately, it was possible to save the crop with fertilizer with a high calcium content. Apparently it was this component that the plant lacked in the soil.

Christina

An excellent variety from which I collected tomatoes until mid-September. It is surprising that despite its unusual appearance, the tomato required quite ordinary care, standard for many tomatoes. This is why I fell in love with Orange Blue.

Novel

The variety was a pleasant surprise after it continued to bear fruit when the fight against the Colorado potato beetle seemed to have reached a dead end. The quality of the tomatoes was high. I firmly decided that next year I will return to Orange Blue again.

Pauline

It was difficult to find a tasty tomato that could rarely get sick from viruses. Fortunately, Orange Blue seeds caught my eye in time. I did not expect that such a variety could become my favorite and surpass in some characteristics the other varieties I tested.

Valery

Orange Blue is a chic variety, the fruits of which make delicious dishes. I love adding it to various salads; it seems to go perfectly with many vegetables.

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First things first, purple tomatoes.

What a surprise, you will say, and you will be right. Look, on the Pomidom website there is a “Purple Room”, and in it there are 18 varieties of tomatoes that have at least blue or purple shades of skin color, all varieties are of foreign selection. There are actually completely dark purple ones, only at the place where the stalk is attached there is a tiny red or orange spot. I think that it did not darken because it was covered from the sun by sepals (don’t judge too harshly for such flights over a tomato bush). There are bright red ones, but decorated with shelves or spots of purple color, like the fruits of peppers in cold summers.

Cherry tomato "Motley date"

The Date series tomato is represented by several varieties. But, in my opinion, it is the “Motley Date” that deserves the most attention. The fruits of this variety are elongated with a small pointed nose. The color of the tomatoes is very unusual: rich orange-red with dark green and light orange longitudinal stripes randomly scattered over the surface of the fruit.

Cherry tomato "Motley date". Lyudmila Svetlitskaya

The skin is not rough, but the fruits are quite elastic, since there is quite dense pulp hidden inside. Thanks to this consistency, “Motley Date” can withstand transportation and be stored well.

But the main advantage of the variety is still considered not to be its exotic appearance, but its amazing and unlike anything else taste. Ripe fruits are very sweet, like candy, and have pronounced fruity notes. This is a tomato you want to eat straight from the plant, and it can be really hard to tear yourself away from it.

The clusters of this variety are long, consisting on average of 8-20 small tomatoes weighing 20 grams; as a rule, they are smooth, beautiful, and of regular shape. The yield of these tomatoes is very high.

According to the nature of its growth, the “Motley Date” bush is indeterminate, so it is better to form it into one stem and regularly remove the stepsons. The ripening period is average. In our family, this variety is the most beloved and must be planted every season. In my opinion, the taste of “Motley Date” can be considered the standard for all “fruit” cherry tomatoes.

Mazarin tomato - how to plant? Photo

Of the great variety of tomato varieties that exist, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. The variety "Mazarin" is a determinate hybrid and belongs to the early ripening varieties. This type of tomato is ideal for fresh consumption and in salads. The pulp of the fruit has a slightly sweetish, pleasant taste. Less suitable for blanks. The weight of tomatoes ranges from 300 grams for fruits ripened on the last bunches, to 800 grams for fruits of the first bunch. Ripe tomatoes have a smooth, shiny surface and a distinct crimson color. The shape of the fruit is cone-shaped, similar to a heart. The height of mature plants can reach up to 2 meters in a greenhouse.

Mazarin tomatoes are recommended to be grown in southern latitudes or in the middle zone (preferably in a greenhouse). Tomatoes tolerate heat (up to 40 degrees) without stress and are resistant to diseases caused by late blight.

It is recommended to plant seedlings at the end of February. After planting the seeds, they should not be covered with a large layer of soil. It's better if it's thin. Planting can be done in peat pots or any other container. To create a greenhouse effect, seedlings are covered with plastic film. Shoots appear on days 4-6. By the end of the month, the seedlings should have 4 leaves, they resemble carrots. For the successful development of seedlings and to strengthen their viability, you can artificially lengthen daylight hours using a table lamp. Before planting in open ground, seedlings should be hardened off by taking them out into the open air (balcony, veranda). At first this should be done for several hours, then you can leave it for the whole day. After the threat of spring frosts has finally passed and warmth has set in, the seedlings are planted in open ground or a greenhouse.

Landing "Mazarin"

When growing Mazarin tomatoes, the following recommendations must be followed:

1. It is necessary to add 1 tablespoon of a mixture of potassium sulfate and superphosphate to the wells before planting the seedlings. Additionally, tomatoes can be fed with mineral fertilizers during the season, but no more than 4 times with an interval of up to 3 weeks.
2. It is best to plant seedlings at a decent distance from each other (no more than 3 plants per 1 sq. m). Otherwise, the fruits will be much smaller.
3. In order for a strong main stem to form, it is necessary to remove the side shoots, leaving no more than 3-4 fruit clusters to obtain larger tomatoes. After planting, the plants should be tied to strong supports.
4. Tomatoes should be watered during their active growth period only during periods of drought. It is best to spray. As an additional feeding, watering can be done with a solution of copper sulfate or potassium permanganate and water.
5. It is advisable to carry out antiviral sprays once a week with the following solution: dilute ½ cup of milk and 4 drops of iodine in one liter of water.
6. When fruit begins to set, it is necessary to feed the plants with magnesium sulfate.
7. As with other tomato varieties, dry leaves must be removed.

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How to grow Basque blue tomato

You need to sow seeds 65 or 70 days before the plants are supposed to be planted in a permanent place (usually from late February to mid-March). The exact date is determined based on the weather factors of a particular region and growing conditions. Seeds, soil and containers are prepared in advance. The grains need to be sorted, pickled and soaked in a nutrient mixture. Soil taken from a vegetable garden or garden should be disinfected in any convenient way.

Seedlings are grown according to the same rules as for any other varieties. Gardeners often shorten the roots of tomato seedlings when picking; it is not advisable to carry out such a procedure with a Basque blue tomato. Hardening off seedlings for this variety is mandatory.

Planting and care

No more than 4 seedlings are placed on one square meter; they are formed into 3 or 4 trunks. Trellis or stakes are installed in advance; the bush needs to be tied up as it grows. The place where the Basque Blue tomato will grow should be open and preferably windless; even a slight shadow will have a negative effect.

When removing stepchildren, small stumps should be left. The leaves at the bottom of the bush are cut off; the crown does not need to be thinned. There is no special need for hilling, but all weeds need to be removed in time before they attract pests. The soil is loosened from time to time. Watering is carried out 1 or 2 times a week. During particularly hot periods, the ground should be covered with a good layer of mulch and the bushes should be given more moisture.

Feed the Basque Blue tomato regularly (every 15–20 days), organic matter and mineral complexes are suitable. You should be careful with nitrogen fertilizers; it is better to use them only when absolutely necessary.

Basque blue is an excellent variety; planting and growing will not cause any trouble. The care is standard; even a beginner in gardening can easily handle this tomato. Immunity to disease is maintained even when planted in conditions unfavorable for tomatoes.