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The red banana is not an exotic fruit at all, but a new, very good variety of tomatoes. In just a few years, many gardeners in Russia and neighboring countries managed to appreciate it at its true worth. The unique name of the variety corresponds to the original shape and color of the tomatoes. The farmers fell in love with the "Red Banana" due to its unpretentiousness, high yield, good quality of fruits. The variety can be grown in any region of the country, which makes it widely in demand. Even more detailed information about the Red Banana tomato can be found further in the proposed article. Numerous photos of vegetables and reviews about the culture will also help you get to know the variety better.
Details of the variety
The Red Banana variety is the result of the work of domestic breeders. Its main advantage lies in the early maturity of vegetables and the high resistance of the culture to unfavorable external conditions. The combination of these characteristics makes it possible to grow tomatoes even in the most difficult climatic regions. So, "Red Banana" is recommended for cultivation in warm Ukraine and Moldova, in the south and even in the north of Russia. Thus, every gardener, regardless of where he lives, can, if desired, grow a good harvest of "Red Bananas" on his plot.
Description of the plant
Tomatoes of the "Red Banana" variety are determinant. They form bushes with a height of 70 cm to 1.2 m. On the main trunk of such plants, stepchildren and leaves are formed in moderate quantities. For a good harvest, tomatoes should be shaped into 2-3 stems. As the bushes grow, be sure to tie them up to a reliable support.
Tomatoes of the "Red Banana" variety successfully form ovaries in all weather conditions. The first one appears above the 8th sheet. Further along the stem, brushes are formed every 1-2 leaves. 6-12 simple flowers are formed on each of the brushes. This allows the plant to form beautiful, bulky bunches of tomatoes, ensuring high yields.
Experienced farmers who have repeatedly grown the Red Banana variety are advised to pinch medium-sized bushes above the 5th inflorescence. In this case, it is assumed that further fruiting will occur on additional stems obtained by growing 1-2 flowering stepchildren. About a month before the end of fruiting, it is recommended to pinch all fruiting tomato stems. This allows the fruits already on the branches to ripen in a timely manner.
Description of tomatoes
Red Banana tomatoes don't really look much like the fruit of the same name. The elongated shape of the fruit can be called rather plum. So, the length of mature vegetables sometimes reaches 10-12 cm, but on average this parameter is 5-6 cm.The weight of vegetables also varies and can vary from 70 to 120 g. It should be noted that the size of tomatoes largely depends on growing conditions and nutritional value soil.
The color of the tomatoes is classic - bright red. The shape of the vegetables is cylindrical, with a rounded tip. Tomato peel is dense, prevents cracking. Analyzing some reviews, we can say that the surface of tomatoes is sometimes harsh. The seed producer characterizes the Red Banana variety as a canning variety.
In the context of "Red Banana" tomatoes have 2-3 oblong chambers filled with seeds and juice. The pulp of tomatoes is dense, moderately juicy. It contains a lot of dry matter, sugar and acid. This determines the taste of vegetables and their versatility. Tomatoes are highly marketable, suitable for long-term transportation and storage. They can be used to prepare fresh snacks, sauces, canned winter preparations. The only limitation in use is that the juice from Red Bananas cannot be obtained: it will be too thick.
In addition to the "Red Banana" variety, there are some other types of this plant, for example, many have the sign "Orange Banana", "Yellow Banana", "Pink Banana". Agricultural technology and the description of all these varieties are the same, the only difference is in the external color of vegetables. So, with the variety "Yellow Banana" you can get to know better by watching the video:
The farmer will demonstrate the tomato harvest on a video and give them a brief description.
Ripening period and yield
The proposed variety is characterized by an early ripening period. Its first tomatoes can be tasted within 85-90 days from the day of seed germination. Mass ripening of tomatoes occurs after another 2 weeks.
For the entire growing season, it is possible to collect at least 3 kg of vegetables from each bush. The total yield of the variety is high and can reach 15 kg / m2... In greenhouse conditions, the bushes can bear fruit until November, thereby increasing the volume of fruiting.
Resistance of the variety to weather conditions and diseases
All "banana" varieties of tomatoes have excellent immunity. They are resistant to unfavorable weather conditions, they can perfectly tolerate cold snaps and stable high temperatures. It is this resistance to external factors that made it possible to grow tomatoes in regions with different climatic indicators.
The disease resistance of the variety is also high. Tomatoes are rarely affected by TMV and Fusarium. Some danger to plants is posed by cladosporium and late blight. The variety has medium resistance to other diseases.
To prevent the development of dangerous diseases to which the variety is susceptible, it is worth knowing some rules for the prevention and treatment of tomatoes:
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Cladosporium disease is a fungal disease (brown spot) that is more common in high humidity conditions. The symptoms of cladosporiosis are yellow spots on the top leaves of the plant. On the reverse side, a gray bloom can be seen on the diseased leaf plates. As the disease progresses, the leaves dry out and become covered with brown spots. In order to prevent the disease, it is recommended to follow the rules of agricultural technology and crop rotation, as well as spray the plants with biological preparations, infusion of garlic, and iodine solution. You can fight an already developing disease with the help of preparations containing copper.
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Late blight develops after prolonged rains or in conditions of sharp temperature fluctuations. Signs of late blight are brown spots on the leaves and fruits of the plant. To prevent the disease, it is necessary to timely and correctly form the bushes, removing stepchildren only in dry, sunny weather. A saline solution can be used as a prophylactic against disease. It is recommended to use Fitosporin for treatment.
The use of preventive control agents will reliably protect tomatoes from various pathogenic viruses and fungi. Careful observation of the plants, in turn, will help to timely detect the problem and effectively deal with it.
Advantages and disadvantages
It is rather difficult to unequivocally assess the quality of the proposed variety, because it has a number of advantages and a number of significant disadvantages that each farmer must correlate, even before the seeds are planted.
Among the advantages of the variety, the following points should be highlighted:
- resistance to various climatic conditions makes it possible to grow tomatoes in all regions of Russia;
- high yield regardless of external factors;
- good resistance to many diseases;
- the universal purpose of tomatoes;
- excellent external qualities of vegetables.
The disadvantages of "banana" varieties include the following factors:
- relatively low palatability of vegetables;
- high solids content and the inability to prepare tomato juice;
- complex process of forming bushes.
If we combine all the above positive and negative factors, then we can say that the "Red Banana" variety is very stable and can be the best option for growing in the northern regions of the country. The flavoring qualities of the variety are modest.
Features of agricultural technology
It is possible to grow "banana" varieties of tomatoes in greenhouses, under a film cover and in open beds. The cultivation method for agrarians, as a rule, choose a seedling method, sowing seeds in containers 55 days before the day of planting in the ground. The optimal planting time for seedlings depends on the climatic conditions of a particular region.
In the greenhouse and on open ridges, plants are planted 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. During the growing season, plants need to be fed 3-4 times with universal mineral fertilizers or organic matter. Loosening the soil, weeding and regular watering will also help to get a good harvest of vegetables and protect the bushes from viral, fungal diseases, pests.
Conclusion
Thus, we tried to give the most detailed description of the "Red Banana" tomato variety, provided the corresponding photos and comments that will help everyone who wants to grow these tomatoes in their garden. Only the farmer himself can assess the quality of vegetables and the feasibility of growing this particular variety, having thought over the purpose of tomatoes and the method of growing them, evaluating the existing climatic conditions in the region.
