Characteristics and description of the Boloto tomato variety, its yield

The Boloto variety tomato belongs to the exotic category. It has captivated many gardeners with its green fruits interspersed with white, red and yellow hues. Tomatoes are unpretentious in care and cultivation.

This species was bred by Russian breeders as a variant of green-fruited tomato species. The description of the variety says that it consistently produces high yields and has a pleasant taste.

Description of the variety

Boloto tomatoes are early ripening indeterminate varieties. Its distinctive feature is unlimited growth.Depending on the conditions, the height of the bush varies from 80 centimeters in open ground to 1.5 meters in protected greenhouses. To get high yields, the bush is formed into 1, maximum 2 stems. The bushes are not distinguished by a large number of stepsons, but their removal as they appear is necessary.

Fruiting begins already 90 days after the appearance of the first shoots. When planting in a greenhouse, the first fruits are harvested in the second half of June. Fruiting is long lasting, ending at the end of August.

The shape of the fruit is round, slightly flattened on both sides. The ribbing on tomatoes is pronounced. When unripe, tomatoes are dark green in color. As it ripens, the color changes to green interspersed with pink or yellow. There is a dark spot on the tomatoes in the stem area. Boloto variety tomatoes have excellent taste.

They earned a high rating due to their pronounced sweetness with a slight sourness. The variety is characterized by high productivity. With proper care, up to 6 kilograms can be harvested from one bush.

Using grown tomatoes is versatile. Thanks to their original appearance and excellent taste, they become a decoration for any table. Tomatoes are actively used in fresh salads or as a stand-alone cut. Many gardeners make preserves and assorted vegetables from Boloto tomatoes. The variety is not suitable for commercial use. This is evidenced by the peculiarities of its storage and low transportability rates.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Boloto tomato is a new product; it appeared on the market not long ago, but has already firmly gained popularity among many gardeners.

The advantages of the Boloto variety include:

• unusual appearance;
• good taste;
• early fruit ripening;
• high productivity;
• stable fruiting in conditions of high humidity.

Numerous reviews say that growing tomatoes, even in the absence of specific knowledge, is not difficult. It is unpretentious in the choice of soils and does not require special additional care. The characteristics of the variety indicate a number of disadvantages. Gardeners note sensitivity to transportation and short storage. The fruits wrinkle easily and lose their presentation.

Features of agricultural technology

Agricultural technology for tomatoes Swamp is not difficult. Gardeners recommend adhering to a number of rules and preparing planting material in advance.

1. Preparing seedlings. Seeds are planted for seedlings in early March. The variety can also be planted at an earlier date.
2. Light, nutritious soils are chosen for seeding material. Before sowing, the seeds are soaked in antiseptic solutions.
3. Temperature conditions and care of seedlings. For seedling containers, maintain a temperature range of 22-25 degrees. Before the first shoots appear, watering is practically not carried out. After the sprouts appear, the containers are transferred to a bright place. Seedlings are watered as needed.
4. Picking. To strengthen the root system at the stage of 2-3 leaves, picking is carried out.
5. Transfer to the ground. The seedlings are transferred to the ground at the end of May. The variety shows the best results when grown in closed greenhouses
6. The soil. Light soils with neutral acidity are considered optimal for Swamp tomatoes.
7. Watering. Tomatoes are moisture-loving. Watering is carried out daily, but make sure that the water does not stagnate on the ridges.Bog is one of the few tomato varieties that bear fruit well in rainy summer conditions. They even tolerate marshy soil.
8. Feeding. Fertilizers are applied several times per season. Use universal mineral compositions.
9. Pest control. The variety is not resistant to diseases and pests. For this reason, plants are regularly inspected and treated with disinfectants.

Diseases and pests

The variety is considered not resistant to diseases. It is easily susceptible to late blight and rot. The fruits and roots of the plant suffer most seriously from anthracnose. The disease manifests itself in the form of softening of the peel of the fruit and a change in its color to brown. Gradually the stain enlarges, becomes black, and dries.

Damage to tomatoes occurs as a result of high humidity. Several methods are used to combat it:

• treatment of seeds before sowing with immunocytophytes;
• periodic treatment of bushes with Quadrix or Flint;
• treating diseased bushes with sulfur and copper solutions.

In addition, gardeners recommend treating 1-2 times per season with complex preparations against diseases and pests.

Swamp tomatoes are an amazing green variety. It is unusual to the eye, but after the first sample of the ripened fruits, a feeling of complete satisfaction arises. As a number of gardeners note: “If you need unusual, but very tasty tomatoes, I plant Swamp.”