Ideal for preservation and easy to care for, the Japanese Truffle tomato: reviews, photos and growing secrets

The Japanese truffle tomato has an interesting pear-shaped shape. This variety will appeal not only to your family, but will also surprise your neighbors with its shape. Ideal for beautiful presentation of dishes and also suitable for winter preparations

This variety is distinguished not only by the original shape of ripe tomatoes, but also by its sufficient height of shoots, the ability to grow in garden beds and in greenhouse conditions, and also by not being demanding on growing conditions. The Japanese truffle tomato appeared on the seed market in 2002; it attracted the attention of vegetable growers from different Russian regions, who usually grow vegetable crops with unusual shapes and colors of fruits in their gardens and greenhouses.

Description of the variety

The Japanese truffle tomato is a mid-early variety that belongs to the indeterminate type. Therefore, the height of its bushes by the end of the season can reach 1.7-1.9 m, so that they do not break off under the weight of ripening fruits, the shoots are tied to strong supports or trellises.

Ripe tomatoes begin to be harvested approximately 4 months after the planting material begins to germinate.

The variety grows well in warm climates in garden beds; in cooler climates, the Japanese truffle tomato is best grown in greenhouse conditions.

Currently, the seeds of this tomato are produced by the Russian company Siberian Garden.

The foliage of this tomato is medium in size, round, with large jagged edges, smooth, with a slight shine and a dark emerald color.

The flowers are collected in racemose inflorescences, each of which produces up to 6-7 ovaries.

Features of bushes and fruits

The bushes are tall, with up to 10-14 racemose inflorescences formed on each of them. The first brush appears under 5-6 true leaves, and each subsequent brush appears after 2-3 leaves.

It should also be noted that the flowers blooming on the bushes of this tomato have an unusual petal color - inky purple.

But this tomato is especially valued for the unusual shape of its fruit, similar to the mushrooms of the same name. Their beautiful original shape immediately attracts the eye - the ripening fruits resemble either a truffle mushroom or a small pear. They are ribbed, with a skin of medium thickness, not prone to cracking, smooth and shiny, and an average weight of about 110-140 g. Depending on the variety of this tomato, the color of ripe tomatoes can be yellow, red, pink, black or orange.

The fruit pulp is quite dense, with an average amount of liquid and seed material. Each tomato usually has 2 seed chambers. The taste of ripe tomatoes is sweetish with a characteristic sourness and a pleasant tomato aroma.

The harvested crop tolerates transportation well at any distance, and the fruits do not wrinkle, crack or flow. After harvesting under appropriate conditions, Japanese truffle tomatoes can be stored for up to two weeks without losing their beautiful appearance and pleasant taste.

Distinctive features

The main distinguishing features of this tomato:

• original shape of ripe fruits;
• pleasant taste and characteristic tomato aroma;
• Different types of Japanese truffle have their own coloring of ripe tomatoes;
• high shoot growth;
• average harvest time.

Variety varieties

Tomato Japanese truffle golden

The first fruit cluster is formed under the 7-8 permanent leaves, each subsequent one is formed through two true leaves. Each inflorescence can produce up to 6-7 tomatoes. The fruits have a beautiful orange color, pear-shaped, but sometimes the lower part of the fruit can look like small squash. While the tomatoes are ripening, a dark green spot is clearly visible at their base, which disappears after the fruit has fully ripened. The weight of ripe tomatoes is small - no more than 120 g, therefore the yield of this variety is low - up to 2.5 kg per bush per season.

Tomato Japanese truffle black

This tomato variety has an average fruit ripening period - up to 4 months from the moment of germination of the seed material. The bushes are of an indeterminate type, with a height of strong shoots up to 1.5-2.0 m, depending on the place of cultivation - in garden beds or in greenhouses. The fruits are pear-shaped, ribbed with a black color, dense, even skin that is not prone to cracking. Ripe tomatoes are versatile, tolerate heat treatment well, do not burst and look beautiful in jars. Up to 4.5 kg of ripe tomatoes are harvested from each bush per season.

Tomato Japanese truffle pink

This tomato variety looks very beautiful in the garden beds when its fruits begin to ripen. Tomato bushes are of medium height (about 1.0-1.2 m), as they belong to the determinant type. The crop begins to ripen approximately 3.5 months after germination of the seed material. The shape of the fruit is pear-shaped, with characteristic ribbing at the base, the color of ripe tomatoes is rich pink. The mass of fruits is quite large - up to 130-200 g. The yield of the variety is quite high. The shoots require mandatory garter, and the variety itself is highly resistant to most diseases.

Japanese red truffle

According to its characteristics, this type of Japanese truffle does not differ from other types - tall bushes that require formation, removal of stepsons and garters, pear-shaped fruits of medium weight (about 120-140 g), with a small amount of seed material suitable for subsequent planting, ribbed smooth skin red in color, compacted pulp with a pair of seed chambers. The yield is quite high, the fruits are of universal use.

Japanese truffle orange

The Japanese orange truffle tomato is distinguished by the large size of ripe fruits - up to 250 g. The bushes are of an indeterminate type, up to 2.0 m high, requiring the formation of bushes and the removal of stepsons. This tomato is an early ripening plant; from the moment the seed germinates until the first ripe tomatoes are harvested, it usually takes about 3 months. The fruits are pear-shaped, characteristic of the variety, with noticeable ribbing at the base, dense skin, and orange color. The harvested crop is versatile. The tomato is distinguished by its demands on environmental temperature and soil fertility, but is practically not affected by diseases characteristic of other varieties of tomatoes. It should be especially noted that its shoots are thin and weak, so they must be tied to supports or trellises, and supports are placed under the clusters so that the fruits do not fall off.

Differences from other varieties

The Japanese truffle is not the only “colorful” series of tomato varieties. De Barao was the first in this regard for Russian gardeners. It also belongs to the indeterminate category and is distinguished by a much higher yield (up to 20 kg), but also by its demands on agricultural technology and cultivation conditions. The ripening period is late (125 days or more), tomatoes are stored well. The fruits are plum-shaped, weighing 90–120 g. The series includes pink, black, red, royal, gold, and orange De Barao.

De Barao tomatoes are almost a record yield, but only with careful care of the plantings

Another popular series is Monisto. The tomatoes are plum-shaped, medium-sized (35–50 g), very sweet. In terms of ripening period, they are mid-early, indeterminate plants. Productivity: 2–3 kg per bush. Monisto can be emerald, purple, pink, chocolate, amber.

Monisto tomatoes are not particularly productive compared to large-fruited varieties, but the bushes seem to be strewn with tomatoes

Characteristic

The Japanese truffle tomato is very sensitive to sudden temperature fluctuations, so in regions with unpredictable climatic conditions it is better to grow it in greenhouse conditions or in film tunnels. Also, in order to get good yields from the bushes of this variety, it is necessary to regularly fertilize the beds.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The main advantages of the Japanese truffle tomato include:

• original shape of the fruit;
• several colors of fruits depending on the variety;
• good yield;
• the possibility of growing throughout the country - in garden beds or in greenhouse conditions.

Among the disadvantages it should be noted:

• almost all varieties of Japanese truffle react negatively to a sharp drop in temperature;
• To obtain good yields from the bushes of this tomato, you should monitor the fertility of the soil on which they are grown.

Productivity and fruiting

Fruiting of tomatoes of this variety is slightly extended in time, usually from the moment of germination of the seed material to the collection of the first ripe fruits, it takes from 3 to 4 months, depending on the variety of Japanese truffle tomato.

Not all types of this tomato are distinguished by good fruiting, for example, Japanese golden truffle tomatoes are small - up to 120 g, and no more than 2.5 kg of ripe fruits are collected from each bush. All other varieties are distinguished by larger fruit sizes (up to 200-250 g), so you can collect up to 4-4.5 kg of ripe tomatoes from each bush.

Area of ​​application of fruits

The harvested crop is used to prepare salads, to decorate various dishes, as well as for winter preparations, including pickling.

The fruits of this tomato do not crack or burst during heat treatment, so they look beautiful in jars.

Resistance to diseases and pests

All varieties of Japanese truffle tomato are highly resistant to diseases characteristic of other varieties and hybrids of tomatoes.

These vegetable plants practically do not suffer from late blight, fusarium, various spots and rots, and verticillium. Also, harmful insects practically do not appear on Japanese truffle tomato bushes.

Harvesting and application

Vegetable harvesting begins in June - early July. To prepare fresh salads in late autumn, half of the vegetables are removed green, leaving them to ripen on their own. The taste of such tomatoes is no different from those ripened in the garden beds. Green fruits are removed with brushes, thereby unloading the bush. Due to their excellent shelf life, vegetables can be stored until the end of November in a cool room at a temperature of no more than 5°C.

The purpose of vegetables is universal: they are used for fresh dishes, canning, marinades and pickling. They are also allowed for tomato products: adjika, juice, paste, ketchup.

We grow seedlings

The Japanese truffle tomato, like other varieties of tomatoes, is grown by seedlings. It must be remembered that the future productivity of a given tomato depends on how strong and healthy the seedlings grow.

Therefore, seedlings should be grown according to all the rules.

Seed preparation

If the seed material was purchased at a specialized store. then in this case there will be no need to carry out pre-planting preparation - it was carried out by employees of the agricultural manufacturer.

If Japanese truffle tomato seeds are collected from your own beds, then in this case you need to take the following steps before planting:

• First, the seeds are dipped into salt water in order to select those that do not germinate - they will rise to the surface because they are empty inside. Those that have sunk to the bottom are collected and washed;
• the next step is disinfection of planting material. To do this, it is dipped in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour. After this, the seeds are washed under running water.

Seeds prepared in this way need to be dipped in Kornevin’s solution for germination for a day or two, and then can be planted in prepared containers.

Container and soil

Containers must be disinfected before planting seedlings. To do this, they are washed with a pink solution of potassium permanganate and dried. They process not only containers that were used for growing seedlings in previous seasons, but also new, recently purchased ones.

Soil for growing tomato seedlings Japanese truffle can be purchased at a specialty store. Such a nutritious soil mixture does not need to be disinfected before putting it into containers, nor do you need to add fertilizers to it - everything is done by the company that prepared it for sale.

But some vegetable growers prefer to prepare the nutrient substrate at home. To do this, they mix humus, peat, river sand in equal parts, and also add sawdust to this mixture to add looseness.

After the mixture is prepared, it should be steamed in a water bath or calcined in an oven preheated to 180°C to disinfect the nutrient soil and destroy pathogenic microorganisms or pest larvae that may be present in it.

Landing

The prepared soil is laid out in containers, grooves about 1 cm deep are made in it and watering is carried out. When the water is absorbed, sprouted tomato seeds are placed in the grooves, covered with soil on top and watered again.

The containers are covered with glass or polyethylene on top and placed in a warm place until sprouts appear.

Seedling care

After friendly shoots appear in the containers, the polyethylene should be removed and the containers should be placed in a bright place, lowering the room temperature by several degrees to harden the emerging shoots. After a few days, the temperature is raised to 20-22០С and left until the grown seedlings are transplanted to a permanent place.

Growing seedlings need to be watered as the top layer of soil dries; after several permanent leaves appear on them, the thickened plants are picked.

A couple of weeks after picking, you need to feed the seedlings with a urea solution to speed up the growth of foliage and root system.

A couple of weeks before planting the seedlings in a permanent place, you need to feed them again with fertilizer containing nitrogen.

10-12 days before transplanting the seedlings, they are hardened off. To do this, it is taken outside for a short time at first, but gradually the time the plants spend on the street is increased.

Features of care

In order for a tomato bush to produce a bountiful harvest and enjoy a long period of growth, it is important to care for the plant based on the requirements of this variety.

Care criteria include:

• watering;
• fertilizer;
• loosening the soil;
• bush formation.

Watering and fertilizing

Water the “Japanese truffle” once every few days. The bush does not require a lot of moisture, but it must be watered regularly. Water for irrigation is used at room temperature. The best time of day to moisten the soil is after sunset.

Combined fertilizers are used as fertilizers, which must contain potassium and phosphates. Substances in the form of a solution are applied to the leaves and stem of the plant with a spray bottle. You can also use natural fertilizer - wood ash.

Loosening the soil and weeding

Loosening the soil is an important element of plant care. It prevents crusts from appearing on the soil. It is necessary to carefully loosen the soil with a hoe near the bush, without touching the roots of the tomato.

Important! Sometimes the loosening procedure is called “dry watering”, since if it is performed correctly, the tomato does not need water for up to 10 days.

It is equally important to weed the ground around the tomato. Remove weeds and excess shoots around the bush, and also trim off dried leaves and stems as they appear. This will allow the tomato to receive more microelements from the soil.

Bush formation and pinching

Stepping is a necessary and mandatory procedure for the “Japanese truffle”. Since the branches of a tomato bush grow at an accelerated pace, gardeners cut them off with a sharp garden knife, leaving no more than 2-3 stems. The trunk is formed from 5–6 brushes.

Remove stepsons and side branches immediately after they appear. This way you will allow the plant to receive more nutrients, which will be spent on the growth of fruits, and not on the growth of branches.

The fruits of this variety of tomatoes are quite heavy, so it is necessary to garter the bush so that the stem does not bend from the weight. To do this, use a rigid support to which the stem is tied. In addition, the fruit clusters also need to be tied up.

Diseases and pests

Despite its resistance to the most famous tomato diseases, “Japanese truffle” is susceptible to certain diseases if the bush is not properly cared for.

Blackleg disease is the most common disease in nightshades of this variety. It is expressed in blackening of the stem at its base. To combat blackleg, water with a solution of potassium permanganate in a proportion of 1 g/10 l of water.

It will also be useful for you to know why and how to properly treat tomatoes with boric acid, Bordeaux mixture, and iodine serum.

The specialized drug “Zubr” also helps, which effectively destroys the darkening of the trunk. During the period of fertilizing with disinfectants, it is necessary to reduce the amount of watering and improve ventilation, especially for greenhouse bushes.

Tomato may be damaged by Phoma blight. It appears in the form of brown spots on the leaves, in which small particles of black mushrooms are clearly visible. To destroy the infection, fungicides are used and plaque on the leaves is also removed. Just as in the previous case, it is necessary to reduce soil moisture and eliminate fertilizing with nitrogen fertilizers.

Sometimes dry spots appear on tomato leaves. This is also a sign of plant disease. Round spots grow from 2 mm to a couple of centimeters in diameter. Leaves affected by such spots dry out and fall off. To eliminate this problem, you need to use horticultural medicines “Consento” and “Antrakol”.

In addition to diseases, dryness and decay, the plant can be attacked by parasitic insects.

Tomatoes are susceptible to attacks by the following pests:

• spider mite;
• aphid;
• thrips;
• whitefly

You can free the bush from parasites using insecticides. And subsequent treatment with fungicides will consolidate the result.

Important! The Japanese truffle variety is generally resistant to harmful microorganisms and fungal diseases.

We grow tomatoes

After the Japanese truffle tomato seedlings are two months old, they should be transplanted to a permanent place in the garden or greenhouse. Adult seedlings should have 5-6 true leaves, and the height of the central shoot should be 10-12 cm.

Landing

The soil in the garden or in the greenhouse is prepared in advance, in the fall: remove the remains of vegetation, add organic matter (humus, compost, rotted manure) - at least 6-7 kg for each square area, then dig with a shovel, embedding the organic fertilizer into the ground .

A week before transplanting the seedlings, holes are dug in the beds with a depth of 20 cm. The distance between the holes in the row should be 0.3 m, and the row spacing should be 0.6-0.7 m. A handful of complex mineral fertilizer should be placed at the bottom of the holes, as well as a handful of wood ash, on top - a layer of soil, on which the seedling is placed along with a lump of earth. The plants are covered with soil from above up to the cotyledon leaves and watered. A layer of mulch is poured on top of the root zone so that moisture from the soil evaporates more slowly.

Important! Transplantation of seedlings is carried out in the early morning or evening; you can also plant plants on a cloudy day - this is done so that the seedlings take root better and faster in a new place.

Further care

Further care for tomato bushes consists of watering, loosening the soil, applying fertilizers, forming bushes, removing shoots and timely harvesting.

Features of care and possible difficulties

Different types of Japanese truffle tomato have quite tall shoots and large fruits, so they require obligatory garter to supports or trellises so that the stems do not break under the weight of the harvest.

There are usually no particular difficulties when growing this variety of tomato; the main thing is to form bushes with 2-3 stems, water on time and apply the necessary fertilizing. Then ovaries will actively form on the bushes, and the fruits will grow large and tasty.

Watering

Japanese truffle tomato bushes should be watered 2-3 times a week with heated, settled water. Watering is carried out strictly at the root so that drops of moisture do not fall on the foliage or shoots of the tomato.

Important! It is not recommended to water this tomato bushes with cold water, as this can lead to the development of root rot.

Weeding and loosening

After each watering or rain, the root zone of tomatoes should be loosened to remove the dry crust that forms on the surface of the soil.

Simultaneously with loosening, it is necessary to remove all emerging weeds along with the roots.

Stepping and bush formation

Usually the bushes of this tomato are formed into 2-3 stems. To do this, leave one or two stepsons that appear under the first inflorescence. From these, side shoots are formed, on which the crop will form after the last flowers form on the central stem.

All other stepsons must be carefully plucked off so that they do not take away the nutrients necessary for the ripening of the fruit.

Plant nutrition

During the cultivation of this tomato, it is fed at the following times:

• during flowering;
• during the period of ovary formation;
• during the ripening of tomatoes.

Mineral complexes and organic matter are used as fertilizers. The best organic fertilizer is to use a solution of mullein or bird droppings. And during the period of fruit ripening, the Japanese truffle tomato is fertilized with potassium salt so that the tomatoes ripen faster.

Tips for Growing Tomatoes Japanese Truffle

Since the Japanese truffle prefers warm regions, it is most often grown as seedlings. Seeds are planted in mid-March and transferred to the greenhouse in the second half of May or early June. Some varieties demonstrate low germination, so it is recommended to pre-soak the seeds in a biostimulant solution (Epin, Kornevin, Heteroauxin).

To increase the germination of seeds, you can use both commercial preparations, for example, Epin, and folk remedies (honey, aloe juice, succinic acid)

Video: growing tomato seedlings

Seedlings are planted in the garden bed with an interval of 40–50 cm between the bushes and in the rows. The substrate at a depth of 20 cm should warm up to a minimum temperature of 13°C.

The Japanese truffle has a negative attitude towards heat deficiency, so seedlings are transferred to the ground only when the threat of frost has passed

Plants need regular pinching and cutting off excess leaves. It is most convenient to grow them in one stem, removing absolutely all the stepsons, or in two, retaining the most developed and powerful of them after the first fruit cluster. The bushes (not only the brushes, but also the stem itself) must be tied up, especially for the Golden and Orange Japanese truffles - their shoots do not differ in power.

For the Japanese truffle, pinching is a strictly mandatory procedure, otherwise the plant simply does not have enough strength to ensure the ripening of the fruits

Video: procedure for gartering tomatoes

Experienced gardeners, in addition, recommend leaving 2-3 clusters on the bush until fully ripe, and picking the remaining fruits at the stage of technical ripeness. They ripen well.

Water the bushes moderately and regularly, once every 2-3 days. This will help avoid cracking of the fruit. Fertilizers Japanese truffle prefers mineral or organomineral. The macroelements necessary for fruit ripening are phosphorus and potassium.

For Japanese truffles, it is better to use complex fertilizers with a balanced composition that provide the plants with the necessary macro- and microelements

In order to avoid the development of diseases, it is enough to water the soil in the garden bed in early spring and late autumn with a 5% solution of copper sulfate or Bordeaux mixture or a deep purple solution of potassium permanganate. Plants with proper agricultural technology practically do not suffer from diseases.

Bordeaux mixture, like any copper-containing preparations, is effective against pathogenic fungi

Of the pests, the greatest danger to the Japanese truffle are thrips, aphids and spider mites. For prevention, the greenhouse is regularly ventilated, and any herbs are planted around the perimeter of the beds. Aphids and thrips are well repelled by any strong odors. Once every 10–15 days, you can spray tomatoes with infusions of pine needles, citrus peels, onion and garlic arrows. To combat them, general insecticides are used - Inta-Vir, Mospilan, Tanrek, Komandor.

Aphids are an extremely “omnivorous” garden pest; they won’t disdain tomatoes either

Folk remedies are ineffective against spider mites. Having noticed characteristic damage on plants, you need to immediately use special preparations - acaricides (Vertimek, Neoron, Omite, Apollo).

It is quite difficult to notice the thrips themselves with the naked eye; you have to focus on the characteristic symptoms

Video: fighting spider mites on tomatoes

Nuances for open ground and greenhouse conditions

When growing this tomato in open ground, after transplanting overnight, the tomato bushes are covered with polyethylene to protect them from possible cold snaps. After planting the plants nearby, be sure to drive a strong stake to which the shoots will be tied as they grow.

Greenhouses in which this tomato is grown should be ventilated daily to prevent humidity from rising. Otherwise, fungus may appear in the room.

Trellis are also installed in the greenhouse, to which tomato bushes of this variety will be tied.

Rules for growing tomatoes

To successfully grow Japanese truffle tomatoes, it is recommended to take into account some features of the variety and eliminate shortcomings on the spot:

1. The plant should be placed in open ground only as seedlings. Seeds do not take root without special conditions.
2. Due to the high growth of the bushes, a large number of garters and supports are required.
3. Also, to maintain the temperature regime of the roots, it is recommended to reliably hill up the bushes.

Sowing and growing seedlings

Seeds for future seedlings are usually sown in late March-early April. The average depth for sowing is 1.5-2 centimeters.

Important! Before sowing, it is necessary to disinfect the seeds and soil to avoid the appearance of various parasites.

Soil preparation

To increase the yield of Japanese truffle, it is recommended to prepare the soil in advance in several stages:

• in the fall, the garden needs to be dug up and fertilized with organic fertilizers, potassium and phosphorus elements;
• In the spring, it is necessary to add nitrogen fertilizing, dig up the soil again and loosen it, breaking up large pieces.

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Landing in the ground

It is allowed to plant seedlings in open ground in early May, when the “age” of the sprouts is 1.5-2 months. You will also have to strictly observe the distance between the bushes. The recommended planting density is 40-50 centimeters. The depth of the hole for the seedling is from 10 to 15 centimeters. The planting method is selected taking into account the wishes of the gardener.

Diseases and pests

The Japanese truffle tomato is highly resistant to most diseases characteristic of other tomato varieties. And among the pests, aphids and the Colorado potato beetle sometimes appear on the bushes of this variety.

Pest and disease control

Since diseases do not appear on this tomato, there is no need to fight them.

Getting rid of the Colorado potato beetle on tomato bushes is not so easy. Usually the plants are inspected regularly and the emerging beetles are collected manually and then burned. If there are too many of these pests, then appropriate insecticidal agents should be used to destroy them.

To get rid of aphids, you need to treat tomato bushes with a soap solution, which is prepared as follows: dissolve a bar of laundry soap in 10 liters of water and carry out the treatment.

Prevention

To prevent diseases from appearing on tomato bushes, it is necessary to carry out the following preventive measures:

• remove weeds from the beds;
• periodically carry out loosening;
• water tomato bushes moderately;
• mulch the root zone;
• Watering should only be done with warm water.

Advantages and disadvantages

The variety has many positive qualities:

• adaptation to weather conditions;
• ease of care;
• possibility of breeding in all regions;
• high immunity to diseases;
• high fruiting rate;
• excellent taste;
• variety of subspecies;
• independent ripening;
• long-term storage;
• transportation over any distance;
• versatility in cooking.

Disadvantages include the mandatory garter and regular stepsoning. But these disadvantages can be considered conditional, since there is nothing complicated in these procedures.

Reviews

Svetlana, 44 years old, Belgorod region: I have been growing pink and yellow Japanese truffles in my garden for several years now. At first I bought seeds in specialized stores, but now I get them from overripe tomatoes. These tomatoes do not require special care: I form the bushes into a couple of stems, remove the shoots, tie up the stems and apply fertilizer. From the harvested crop, I seal the tomatoes in jars, where they look very beautiful, and also use them for making salads.

Tatyana, 50 years old, Saratov region: tomatoes with unusual fruits constantly grow in my garden. Last year I also planted Japanese orange truffle. Its fruits are similar to pears, ribbed and very tasty. Now I collect seeds from this variety myself, they have good germination - up to 80-85% of the obtained seed material germinates perfectly. I recommend this variety to all gardeners.

The Japanese truffle tomato is not yet very popular among Russian vegetable growers; it is still most actively grown in the southern regions of the country. But thanks to the unusual shape of the fruit, good yield and other positive qualities, this tomato will definitely be grown in other regions of Russia.

The original name of tomatoes is the reason for increased attention to the variety

Not everyone can calmly walk by and not pay attention to such an original name for tomatoes. It’s difficult to argue that the name has nothing to do with Japan, just like truffles, but the creators of the amazing name should definitely be praised. Creativity in solving the problem of promoting a new variety is obvious. The original marketing idea did not go unnoticed by amateurs - gardeners and owners of summer cottages.

But the variety is famous not only for its specific name. It is interesting due to the shape of the tomatoes and the increased density of the pulp, which is ideal for canning.

A detailed introduction to the variations

Red truffle tomatoes have a rich red color with a brown tint. They taste sweetish with the sourness characteristic of tomatoes, which makes them a popular option for rolling whole, as well as preparing all kinds of sauces and dressings. The red truffle has a number of distinctive characteristics, thanks to which it has won great sympathy from housewives, and therefore it is found more often than other truffle tomatoes in country houses and gardens.

The Japanese black truffle, contrary to its name, has dark brown fruits. Avid gourmets say that its taste is significantly different from other varieties, it is more refined. The black variety of tomatoes is most often used for fresh consumption.

Pink truffle tomatoes have a sweet taste. The consistency is dense, perfect for winter preparations. Some people grow it as an ornamental plant. The golden tomato is distinguished not only by its sweet taste, thanks to which it can be consumed as a fruit, but also by the color of the fruit itself. They have a rich yellow color with a golden tint, and the weight of one fruit can reach 150 g.

Orange truffle has a rich orange hue. Tomatoes of this variety are also large in size; when ripe, they can weigh 250 g. They are used both for fresh consumption and for packing into jars for the winter.

Advantages and disadvantages