If you have and know how to use a greenhouse or greenhouse, it makes sense to pay attention to the Sugar Bison tomato or the Redskin Leader tomato (the same variety). This variety is included in the state register in Russia to be grown under film shelters on private farms.
Characterizing the variety
This variety is characterized by medium ripeness, indeterminateness, that is, unlimited growth, and high yield. Tomatoes are indicated for growing in greenhouse conditions.
As for the bush, it is distinguished by its considerable size, sometimes reaching up to two meters.On the 6th or 7th leaf, the formation of an inflorescence begins, and then each pair of leaves. Formation into 1 or 2 stems is optimal. Depending on your choice, there are nuances regarding stepsoning. If the plant is formed into one trunk, then all stepsons must be eliminated; and in two - they leave the stepson, which is located above the initial brush of the flower.
The bushes will allow the first test three and a half months after the seeds have sprouted. Despite the height of the bushes, they do not have a large number of foliage, which means that the tomatoes will not experience a lack of sunlight during their ripening. E
If you follow all the care instructions, then each bush will share with you about 25 kilograms of delicious harvest over the course of the season.
Description of fruits
The description of the variety also presupposes a story about the fruit characteristics. As for the Bison tomatoes, we note the following:
- The ripe fruits are red in color, sometimes raspberry-pink, and have a rounded heart-shaped shape.
- The vegetables are not very large; the first ripened ones weigh 350 grams, and subsequent ones weigh 100 grams less.
- According to the number of chambers - the number is 4-5, the content is 5-6% of dry filling.
- The collected fruits can be stored for a long time, which is especially attractive for those who plan to grow a good amount of vegetables for sale.
- The variety has excellent taste, is very sweet, and is optimal for fresh consumption.
- Tomatoes are also used for making juices and pastes, and due to their compact size, tomatoes are good for canning as a whole.
When describing the Bison tomato, it should be said that there are several varieties of the variety. So, there is a determinate species called “Yellow Bison”.Reviews from experienced gardeners indicate that this species is preferably formed into two trunks. As for the vegetables themselves, their shape is flat-round, with a slight degree of ribbing.
Another determinate type option is “Bison Black”. It can reach 180 cm in height. The bush develops powerfully, so do not forget about special supports and garters. Those who have planted this tomato variety know that the fruits are not just tasty, but endowed with a special fruity aftertaste.
“Black bison” is optimal for salad use, but housewives do not recommend pickling it: the fruits in jars will crack.
About the specifics of caring for the Bison tomato
For Sugar Bison tomatoes, the region where it will be grown is not of fundamental importance, because it is a greenhouse variety. Preference, of course, is given to the central and southern regions. It is very important to know that this variety of tomatoes is characterized by increased resistance to lack of moisture, which means that excessive watering is contraindicated for it, and special attention should be paid to this.
The bush must be pruned when growing it, and the formation, as mentioned above, is best done in two stems. A branch garter is also necessary to avoid the risk of breaking them off. In terms of fertilizing, the variety respects them very much, especially the options with potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus. There is also a regular organization of ground weeding, and the peculiarities of watering are not abundance, but timeliness.
The main enemy of all tomatoes is considered to be the greenhouse whitefly. There is a good modern remedy for it – the drug “Confidor”. To quickly eliminate brown rot, which can cause trouble for this variety, just take note to immediately remove infected tomatoes, reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizers, and water more moderately. The results of supervision are consolidated with the drugs “Hom” and “Oxis”. For prevention, it is important to temporarily ventilate the greenhouse and regularly harvest new crops.
Advantages and disadvantages
The characteristics and description of this variety immediately highlight to us all the main advantages:
- Original taste;
- High yield;
- Suitable for whole fruit canning;
- Resistance to diseases.
Let's look at the latter in a little more detail. For example, the nightshade version of the “Sugar Bison” variety is not susceptible to such a scourge as late blight. However, it is important to be aware of the possible presence of brown rot.
Consequently, according to basic criteria, the described culture is close to ideal. Speaking about the negative features of the tomato, they can be compared simply with certain requirements: intended only for greenhouse production, the importance of limited watering and the organization of lighting. But if you still want to try planting bushes of this tomato in open ground, then you need to be prepared to be attacked by thrips and the nightshade miner. Then the drug “Zubr” will help you.
The described crop is still optimal for gardeners who already have good experience, because these tomatoes require some care skills. We wish everyone good luck and a happy harvest!
