A rare type of tomato that has earned a good reputation. Mainly used for growing in greenhouses. In addition to their high yield, tomatoes are famous for their size and taste.
Description of the variety
The most important condition for properly growing tomatoes on a plot is searching for detailed characteristics of the variety. Thanks to this information, it will be possible to avoid major problems, grow an excellent harvest, and get the maximum benefit from the process.
Plant:
- Height: 2 m.
- Bush: indeterminate.
- Number of tomatoes in a brush: 4–6 pcs.
- Ripening period: 110–115 days.
Fruit:
- Shape: oblong, similar to a donkey's ear.
- Weight: 300–500 g.
- Color: crimson.
- Taste: sweet.
- Density: medium.
- Transportability: low.
- Shelf life: 2–3 weeks.
Planting and care
Donkey Ears tomatoes are grown in seedlings. Seeds are sown 2 months in advance. Only the terms are calculated individually. Since they directly depend on the climatic conditions of the growing region.
Necessary techniques for growing healthy and resilient seedlings:
- Lighting and humidity.
- Diving, planting in separate pots.
- Hardening for 10 days. Before landing in a permanent place. The seedlings are taken outside, left for 20 minutes the first day, then the time spent outdoors is increased to the whole day.
- Feeding with growth-stimulating drugs.
At 1 m2 there are 4 plants. Be sure to form, preferably in 2 or 3 stems.
A garter to the supports is necessary to help the plant. The presence of a large number of large fruits will lead to breakage of the brush.
Water with warm water in the evening. Feed at least 2 times. When tomatoes bloom and actively ripen.
Disease susceptibility
The variety has no immunity to diseases. Therefore, it is recommended to carry out preventive work to prevent the occurrence of the disease. While the plant is not blooming, it can be treated with chemicals. Afterwards it is best to use traditional methods.
Harvest volume and application
Summer residents pay attention not only to the description of the external characteristics of the variety. An important criterion for selection is productivity. From 1 bush you can get up to 3 kg of fruit. The main thing is to correctly form and harvest those fruits that are already ripe.This stimulates the growth of the ovary.
Tomatoes of the Donkey Ears variety are used mainly for juices and tomato paste. Suitable for canning whole fruits, but due to their large size, small quantities are used. But this is compensated by excellent taste. Thanks to which, the fruits are eaten fresh in large quantities.
Positive and negative properties
The characteristics are divided into positive and negative in order to make it easier for the summer resident to decide on the choice of varieties for his plot.
Pros:
- Productivity.
- Taste qualities.
- The use of the fruit is very suitable for juice and tomato paste, due to its thick consistency.
Minuses:
- Tendency to cracking.
- Requirement for formation.
- Treatment against diseases is mandatory.
What summer residents say about Donkey Ears tomatoes
Reviews from gardeners contain even more useful information. They share useful growing tips and give specific advice to beginning gardeners.
- Marisha. Formed into 2 stems. Takes up very little space. Tomatoes are similar to the shape of a donkey’s ears, and that’s what attracted them. We will definitely plant it next year.
- Svetlana. Yield and tasty tomatoes. The color turns out pink. The fruits do not crack.
- Anna. It led into two trunks, and stepped moderately. The yield is average, everyone in the family liked it.
“Donkey ears” is a type of tomato that attracts with its taste and unusual shape.
