Small but very productive “Ballerina” tomatoes win the favor of summer residents with their unpretentiousness and beauty.
What is the variety
The available characteristics and description of the variety allow a beginner to study the species in more detail, understand how to grow it correctly, and in what place it is acceptable to place tomato bushes.
Plant:
- Bush: determinate, standard.
- Size: 60 cm.
- Barrel: powerful.
- Number of tomatoes per brush: 4–6 pcs.
- Ripening time: 100–105 days
Fruit:
- Shape: pepper-shaped.
- Weight: from 100 to 200 g.
- Color: red.
- Density: high.
- Skin: thin.
- Number of cameras: 4–5 pcs.
- Taste: excellent.
- Transportability: good.
- Shelf life: up to 2 months.
Planting and care
Cultivation by seedling method is recommended. Seeds are sown 2 months before planting in open ground. At the stage of the second true leaf, the crops are dived. This is necessary so that the plant gains enough strength by the time it is transplanted to a permanent location.
Tomatoes do not require pinching or staking.
In general, there are no special features of growing this variety. The soil should be loosened and watered in a timely manner. It is best to do this in the evening after sunset, the water should be warm.
Tomatoes are fed 4-5 times per season. Using complex and growth-stimulating drugs. At 1 m2 up to 6 plants are planted.
Disease susceptibility
Tomato "Ballerina" is resistant to fungal diseases. Insects that harm tomatoes, melon aphids and slugs. If not properly cared for, root rot may develop. Effective methods to combat it:
- Mulching.
- Loosening the soil.
- Reduce watering.
The result of improper care can be the development of diseases in the plant and a decrease in yield. Therefore, you should water in doses and loosen the soil in a timely manner.
Harvest volume and application
Many summer residents are primarily interested in how much fruit the plant produces. The yield from one bush, as the description shows, is 2 kg. And from 1 m2 up to 10 kg.
The tomato is used for home canning. Thanks to its appearance, it decorates winter preparations and goes well with any vegetables. Used fresh for table decorations and preparing salads.
Positive and negative aspects of the variety
The description of a variety, containing a large number of positive characteristics of tomatoes, gives a high percentage of probability of being chosen as a constantly grown species.
Pros:
- Unusual appearance of the fruit.
- Versatility.
- Use as an ornamental plant.
- Not picky about bush formation.
- Easily tolerates temperature changes.
- Early variety.
- The trunk can support the weight of the fruit without being tied to a support.
Minuses:
- Demanding on soil composition.
- Productivity is low compared to similar varieties.
Opinions of summer residents regarding the “Ballerina” variety
More useful information is contained in the reviews of those who planted tomatoes on their plots. Summer residents most often share information that is not in the description.
- Anastasia. I planted tomatoes on the plot for the first year, and I was pleased with the results. The second year, even more bushes were planted. Perfect for canning and preparing tomato juice and paste. I like the taste of freshly picked fruit. Will definitely grow more.
Small bushes hung with ripe fruits are a decoration for any area. Tomatoes of the "Ballerina" variety are suitable for growing on the balcony.
