Of all the large-sized tomato varieties, the Bullhead tomato stands out for its high yield. For lovers of large, ripe tomatoes, this early tomato variety will be a pleasant discovery.
Brief description of the variety
Bull's forehead is an early variety that begins to bear fruit three months after planting. Not a hybrid, so the seeds can be used to plant seedlings next year. Bull's forehead This variety was named because of the unusual shape and large size of the tomatoes.
The plant is tall, as a result of which the bush must be tied up to avoid bending of the stem.The yield is high, the fruits are large - the weight of one tomato is about 0.6 kg.
Appearance
External description of the variety: the shape of the tomato is round, slightly flattened, the tomato has a rich, sweet taste. There are few seed chambers, but there are enough seeds.
It is recommended to grow in greenhouses or in open ground if weather conditions are favorable. The variety feels good in the southern regions of the country, so if you live in the northern regions, it is better to plant such tomatoes in a greenhouse - reviews from vegetable growers confirm this. Bullhead tomatoes know how to be “grateful”: if you care for tomatoes properly, you can easily harvest 10 kilograms of harvest from one bush.
Advantages of the Bull's forehead tomato variety:
- great taste;
- lack of response to temperature changes;
- high productivity;
- independence from the frequency of watering;
- immunity to various tomato diseases.
Minuses:
- if there is an excess of moisture in the soil where the Bull's forehead grows, the fruits begin to crack;
- do not tolerate transportation well;
- short shelf life.
Seeds should be purchased only from trusted sales representatives in order to avoid purchasing a fake or low-quality product with a low germination rate.
Oxtail does not store well, so tomatoes need to be processed immediately. Small fruits can be pickled in jars, and large ones can be pickled in barrels. You can also make tomato paste, juice, ketchup - every housewife will find a worthy use for the fruits of the Bull's forehead.
What pests and diseases can spoil the harvest?
When describing the Bull's forehead tomato, one cannot forget to mention the pests and diseases of this variety. The characteristic of tomatoes is that the bushes are resistant to diseases, so it is worth talking only about disease prevention.Timely watering, good lighting and fresh air will prevent the occurrence of various tomato ailments.
Whiteflies and sawflies are considered the most common pests. The modern drug “Lepidocid” can be used against insects.
This variety is often attacked by the nightshade miner - you cannot do without the preparation “Zubr” in such a situation. In greenhouse growing conditions, the main enemy of the variety will be whitefly, but Confidor can easily cope with this problem.
Tomatoes of the Bull's forehead variety will not cause difficulties when growing even for inexperienced gardeners. Bull's forehead produces a stable harvest even in unfavorable conditions, provided that the weather provides a few warm days.
Rules of care
Anyone who has planted this variety at least once knows that the Bull's forehead tomato is unpretentious and does not require special care. However, you should do the following:
- Garter the stems in a timely manner so that the bush does not break under the weight of the fruit.
- During the formation of the plant, it is necessary to carry out pinching.
- It is necessary to feed tomatoes with mineral fertilizers three times a season.
- When the bush reaches the required height, its top should be pinched, preventing further growth.
The variety requires minimal care. Thanks to disease resistance, the yield is stable and high. The simplest steps are required to care for a crop in a greenhouse - watering, fertilizing, sufficient lighting and fresh air.
List of actions to speed up the process of crop ripening
There is one secret that will help you get a harvest twice as fast, no matter who grows tomatoes - an experienced gardener or a novice summer resident.
You need to go to the forest and collect young pine shoots - they will need to be crushed and filled with water in the proportion of 1 kg of shoots per 2 liters of water. To get a strong infusion, you should boil the composition for ten minutes. After the broth has cooled, strain the liquid and dilute with water 1:3.
The resulting solution must be sprayed on the bushes when flowers begin to form on them. This technique will allow you to get delicious, ripe tomatoes in record time.
Reviews
Svetlana, Bryansk:
«I planted Bull's forehead tomatoes in my greenhouse. The harvest actually came early, at the beginning of July. The tomatoes are very tasty, large, sweet and sour taste. I recommend it to everyone."
Andrey, Pskov city:
“I grew big tomatoes in the greenhouse - beautiful, not a single sore! Despite the bad summer, the tomatoes still managed to ripen, and the weather conditions did not affect the harvest in any way.”
Lydia, Tver city:
“I planted it in open ground. The seedlings took root well, the tomatoes were a great success. I really liked the variety. The only thing is that the tomatoes are not as sweet as we would like, but to each their own.”
