Brief description of the Paul Robeson tomato variety - mid-season, high-yielding, with a sweet, excellent taste. This variety is primarily distinguished by its dark red color.
The variety "Paul Robeson" is a product of Russian breeders, despite the foreign name. The tomato was bred by St. Petersburg specialists and intended for cultivation in the central zone of the Russian Federation. One of the main advantages of this variety is its extreme saturation with sugars, amino acids, and many other substances that are necessary for the body of a healthy person.
Many people note its excellent taste.All kinds of salads turn out excellent. Very suitable for use in dishes that require heat treatment. The berries of this variety have a pleasant, but at the same time strong taste, which allows you to enjoy raw consumption.
It can be used for all types of canning, but experienced gardeners recommend consuming it fresh.
The Paul Robeson tomato is ideal for long-term storage and transportation, which makes it extremely attractive to entrepreneurs who grow produce on a large scale.
Description of appearance
The tomato bush of the "Paul Robson" variety belongs to the indeterminate type and has a fairly high growth. The number of leaves on the bush is average, and they have a dark green color. The leaf size is also average. The stem is medium thick.
Tomatoes have an impressive size compared to other varieties. The weight of the fetus can reach five hundred grams. There are five berries on each branch close to each other. The pulp of the fruit is dense, fleshy, with an average content of seeds. The skin has a dark red color (some sources indicate that the skin has a chocolate tint). It is very dense, which guarantees the absence of cracks and deformation of the fruit.
How to grow
Growing the Paul Robeson variety does not require specific knowledge and skills. It feels great both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. Naturally, greenhouse conditions are best suited to obtain the maximum possible yield.
Due to its tall growth, rich yield, and medium-thick stem, it must be tied to a support to avoid the entire bush from falling.A good time for sowing is mid-March. Seedlings should be carried out at a depth of approximately two centimeters. Many practitioners advise treating the seeds with growth stimulants to ensure one hundred percent growth. In the second half of May, seedlings can already be placed in damp soil.
As mentioned above, this variety is mid-season and its ripening period ranges from 115 to 130 days. Water the bush sparingly to avoid late blight, which is the most common cause of death of most tomato varieties.
Important! Under no circumstances should you water the bush with cold water. This will destroy the plant.
"Paul Robeson" loves to be fed. A mixture of superphosphate and potassium sulfate works well. No more than three plants should be planted per square meter. Larger amounts can kill the entire seedling.
The bush is formed into two stems. One or three is not recommended. Professionals advise leaving four or five brushes. The bush may not be able to withstand any more when ripe. It is also recommended to carry out careful picking. Once every five days it is necessary to thin out the leaves on the bush.
One of the advantages of this variety is its resistance to all kinds of diseases. It is necessary to monitor the appearance of symptoms of late blight. If you miss the moment of infection, you may find that all the seedlings cannot be saved and all efforts were made in vain. In order to avoid infection with fungal or viral diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive procedures and treat the bushes with special solutions, but do not overdo it.
Reviews
From many who have planted Paul Robeson tomatoes, you can hear extremely positive reviews.In the comments on various sites, the following advantages of this variety are highlighted:
- Disease resistance;
- Great taste;
- High immunity to diseases;
- High yield.
Reviews from real people are the best characteristic.
