A new product from Ukrainian breeders is the Black Icicle tomato. It is difficult to resist the wonderful taste of the variety and its presentable presentation. Black fruits will appeal to exotic lovers and gourmets, as well as admirers of traditional varieties.
| Height | Landing location | Ripening time | Fruit color | Fruit size | Origin | Fruit shape |
| Tall | Greenhouse, Open ground | Mid-season | Black | Average | Variety | Plum-shaped or oval |
Tomato Icicle black
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Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Black Icicle, reviews, photos
Mid-season, high-yielding, indeterminate, cluster tomato variety for greenhouses and open ground, bred by Ukrainian breeders.
Bush up to 2 meters high (in OG lower), the leaf is ordinary. Requires tying to the support and pinning. The best results are obtained when forming a plant with 2 or 3 stems.
Basic qualities of fruits
The fruits are elongated cream, smooth, dense, brown in color at maturity, weighing 100-120 grams, excellent taste. Do not crack. These tomatoes are good for pickling, canning, and fresh consumption.
The variety is resistant to major tomato diseases.
We recommend sowing the seeds of this tomato variety for seedlings 55-60 days before planting in the ground. When planting seedlings in a permanent place per 1 sq. Place no more than 4 plants per meter of plot.
Black Icicle tomatoes on video
If you grew Black Icicle tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruit? How many trunks do you think is best to grow this variety into? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of this tomato in your opinion. If possible, attach a photo of the fruit or the entire bush to the comment. Thank you!
Your reviews of the Black Icicle tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this variety more objectively and decide whether it is worth growing or not.
Reviews from gardeners
- Yulia Aleksandrovna, 49 years old:
I followed my friend’s advice and planted the variety in my dacha. All summer I fed the bushes, removed weeds and watered them according to the instructions. The bushes grew very tall, I formed them into 2 stems, there were few stepsons. The result was very pleasing. All tomatoes are smooth, long, dark brown in color. The fruits are excellent for all types of canning. The taste is sweet, the flesh is sugary. Everyone in my family really liked the Black Icicle tomatoes, especially the children. I will definitely grow this amazing variety. - Oleg V., 54 years old:
I’ve always liked unusual tomatoes. I learned about this variety from my sister and immediately planted it in my garden. The fleshy, elongated fruits stole my heart. They are very convenient to use for making juice, as well as for sauces and pastes. Since July we started eating fresh tomatoes. Fresh tomatoes were stored until winter. By the way, vegetables almost do not spoil and have wonderful taste.
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The best varieties of black tomatoes: descriptions and photographs
The popularity of black-fruited tomato varieties among Russian gardeners is growing every year. The fruits of these plants are not only beautiful, but also healthy. They contain pigments (anthocyanins) that color the skin and flesh in shades of purple, black or brown. Biologically active substances of this kind are considered the strongest antioxidants. They have a bactericidal, immunostimulating and general strengthening effect, improve the condition of cell membranes, inhibit the aging process of the body, and normalize vision.
Just 10-12 years ago, the varieties of black tomatoes whose seeds were sold on the domestic market could be counted on one hand. Today, a gardener can choose from a variety of options that have a wide variety of agrotechnical and consumer characteristics (earliness, size, shape and color of fruits, their taste and purpose). However, modern black-fruited tomatoes have one common property: they all have an indeterminate type of bush growth. This means that in central Russia, the Leningrad region, Siberia and other regions with cool summers, unfortunately, it makes no sense to cultivate these tomatoes in open ground.
Description of the tomato variety Black Icicle, growing features
When choosing tomatoes for preservation, gardeners should pay attention to the Black Icicle tomato. Ukrainian breeders managed to combine an intricate shape and exquisite taste in this vegetable. What is the description of the variety of this tomato?
Description of the variety
The variety belongs to the group of mid-ripening tall species on which the fruits form clusters. The height of the plant in the greenhouse reaches 2 m. In the garden, the bush grows a little smaller. Due to their large growth, tomatoes need tying and pinching. Only when both manipulations are carried out, as well as with proper care, is it possible to collect the volume of sweetish fruits stated in the characteristics. Characteristics of the variety:
- It is better to form the plant into 2-3 stems.
- From the emergence of seedlings to the beginning of fruiting, 90-110 days pass.
- Cream tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption and whole fruit canning.
- Since the skin of tomatoes is quite thin, tomatoes often crack after rolling.
- The bushes grow well both in open and closed ground.
Tomatoes of the Black Icicle variety are resistant to sudden temperature changes and diseases, which significantly reduces the risk of losing a significant part of the fruit. If a fungal disease occurs, the fruits or the infected plant itself are burned away from cultivated plantings. It is advisable to treat with aggressive chemicals only in case of large-scale infection.
Description of the variety will be incomplete without characteristics of the fruits. At the end of flowering, fruits are formed on the bushes, their shape resembling oblong cream with a sharp spout. The length of tomatoes often reaches 12 cm.
The color of ripe tomatoes is brown and the flesh is dense. The skin covering the tomatoes is shiny and smooth. Overripe fruits are almost black. There are very few seeds. The weight of a tomato is 80–100 g. Thanks to this structure, the fruits are resistant to cracking, which increases the shelf life of the vegetable and makes it possible to transport the harvest over a long distance.
Brushes are laid over 9 sheets and can be repeated through one sheet. The bunch consists of 6–9 calibrated fruits. Fruiting begins in July and lasts until the end of October. With the right approach, you can harvest 10 kg of tasty vegetables from one bush. This is where the description of the variety can be considered completely complete.
Features of cultivation
When using the seedling method of growing tomatoes, the seeds are sown 55–60 days before the proposed planting date in a permanent place. In the middle zone, seeds are sown in seedling containers in late March-early April, and plants are planted in the garden bed in mid-May.
Caring for black icicles is no different from caring for all tomatoes and consists of regular watering and fertilizing with mineral or organic fertilizers.
Have you grown the Black Icicle variety on your plot? Does the description of the variety correspond to reality? The information gleaned from your review will help those gardeners who still doubt the merits of a cultivated plant make a choice. For clarity, you can attach photos.
Which indeterminate tomato varieties are the most productive for greenhouses?
There is a misconception that an indeterminate tomato variety is just a tall plant, but in fact this is what they mean for its unlimited height. If these types of crops are allowed to grow, they can reach two or even three meters. Therefore, you need to monitor their growth, otherwise getting tomatoes from such a height will be problematic.
The advantages of this variety include the fact that their growth continues until the first cold weather, they are resistant to diseases and are not afraid of temperature changes.
Advantages and disadvantages of indeterminate varieties
Indeterminate varieties can grow uncontrolled and produce good yields over a long period of time. They have thick leaves, on which tomatoes then appear, and are resistant to bad weather.
Tomatoes look like tall bushes with a single stem that performs the main function in the growth process. Rarely, but still, these bushes grow up to 5 meters.
Their flowering begins to develop after the first ten leaves, and then this continues every three shoots. Ripe tomatoes appear much later than other types, but this process lasts the longest.
When the crop reaches the ceiling of the greenhouse, at this moment it is necessary to cut off the top, or the tomatoes that are there will not have enough time to ripen. If you look at the descriptions of many indeterminate species, their height is observed from 1.5 to two meters. It is precisely because of their positive qualities and tolerance to temperature changes that such tomatoes are grown for sale. Among the disadvantages, it should be noted that it is recommended to tie the plant up to the crown so that it is well lit. Since seed ripening occurs late, you need to pay attention to this factor during planting.
The most productive indeterminate tomato varieties for greenhouses
Indeterminate varieties have no growth limit and can freely reach two meters, so their appearance is comparable to vines, which also grow randomly. But at the same time, shoots and flower clusters will appear on the bushes as they grow. Popular varieties:
Diana
Deciduous bushes can reach two meters in length, which need to be pinched back. An early-ripening hybrid, technical ripeness occurs 91-96 days after the appearance of sprouts. The fruits have a round shape, bright pink color, elastic skin that does not crack. The taste of tomatoes is sweetish with juicy pulp. There are three or four seed chambers, in which there are not many seeds. One tomato weighs 120-130 grams. The yield is about 18 kg. The advantages of the variety include its fertility, the possibility of transportation, good quality, and long storage. There is only one drawback - the bush needs to be tied up to prevent it from growing.
Ordynka
The plant is predisposed to a generative type of development, which allows it to bear fruit all summer long. The mid-season hybrid ripens 115-120 days after germination. Tomatoes have a round shape and are light green in color at the beginning of ripening and only then turn deep red. The peel is shiny and does not crack. The advantages of the variety also include its ability to be transported, long-term storage, pleasant taste, multi-chamber and average weight, which can vary from 190 grams to 220.
Belfast
The foliage of the bushes is quite dense, and the plant can reach three meters in length, which needs to be pinched, so it is so important to monitor their growth. An early ripening hybrid ripens 90-100 days after germination. Tomatoes have a round, red color and relatively soft flesh. One fruit weighs 250-580 grams. The yield is 26 kg. The advantages of the variety include the fact that the grown tomatoes can be used both for salads and for wrapping. The fruits have a strong peel and good transportability. They retain their taste and quality even after long storage. Resistance to common diseases. The only disadvantages of the tomato are that from the very bottom to the top its size is constantly changing, and it also does not have drought resistance.
Dimerose
A tall bush with a strong stem, good root system, and abundant fruitfulness. An early-ripening hybrid ripens 100-105 days after germination. The fruits are flat-round and pinkish in color with thin but elastic skin. They have 2-3 seed chambers containing a small number of seeds. One fruit weighs on average 200-250 grams. The harvest varies from one kilogram to three. The advantages of the variety include the sweetish taste of the fruit and its universal application to all types of cooking. Tomatoes can be transported and stored for quite a long time. It is moderately resistant to manifest diseases. The only drawback is that growing the Dimerosa variety is only possible under a greenhouse or in a greenhouse.
Scarlet Mustang
Bushes can reach more than one and a half meters in height, so you must not forget to tie them up. The leaf mass is not thick, which does not interfere with the ripening of a new crop. The root system of this variety is quite large and capable of growing. The mid-season crop ripens 115-120 days after germination. The fruits have an elongated shape, juicy pulp with a pleasant taste. One tomato weighs about 200 grams, but sometimes more. The yield from one bush is five kilograms. The advantages of the variety include the thin but dense skin of the fruit, which does not crack, and their resistance to various diseases. They can be transported from place to place, and tomatoes have a universal value in the food environment.
For greater fruitfulness of tomatoes, it is recommended to lightly shake the bushes once every 7-10 days to allow cross-pollination to occur.
It is impossible to obtain a bountiful harvest from indeterminate varieties if the bush is not formed in time and pinching is not carried out. The culture must be provided with enough space so that each plant receives adequate nutrition.
Description of the variety
Fruit:
- They have an elongated, plum-shaped shape with a small tip;
- Color palette: dark brown, golden yellow and bright orange;
- With smooth skin, without ribbing;
- With fleshy, juicy pulp, small-chambered.
The average weight of black fruits is from 80 to 100 grams, yellow ones vary from 150 to 180 grams, orange ones - from 100 to 200 grams.
Bushes:
- Indeterminate type;
- Height varies from 2 to 3 meters;
- The inflorescence is simple. The formation of the first brush occurs above the 8-9 leaf, further ones at intervals of 1-2 leaves.
Tomato “Black Icicle”
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A rare variety of Ukrainian selection. Meaty and sweet.
1. Original title:
Black icicle. (Sosulka chornaja – Black Icicle)
2. History:
the variety was found in a tomato field near A.I. Kulik. Further stabilized by collectors - A. I. Kulik and D. Terentyev.
3. Plant characteristics:
ripening period is mid-season. For greenhouses and open ground. The bush is indeterminate, tall, up to 200 cm. The stem is not thick. The leaf is simple. The flower cluster is simple and contains 4-5 fruits.
4. How to shape:
It is best to keep the bush in 2 or 3 stems. It is necessary to tie up and tie up.
5. Shape and weight of the fruit:
The shape of the fruits is elongated, pepper-shaped, with a sharp nose. Weight 100-120 grams.
6. Tomato color:
brown color. In section, burgundy-red. Without a green spot on the stalk.
7. Taste:
The Black Icicle tomato is very tasty – sweet with a bright tomato aroma, and a little spicy undertone. The structure of the pulp is oily, fleshy, the walls are thick.
8.Usage:
universal variety. Good for canned whole fruits and fresh salads. If you choose seeds with juice, you can dry the pulp. Stores up to 1 week after harvest. The skin does not crack.
The variety is stable and productive. Resistant to bad weather conditions and diseases.
Plant characteristics
The tomato variety Black Icicle belongs to the black-fruited tomato variety. This series has many advantages, but there is also one serious drawback: the seedlings are very elongated and look weak. But after transplanting into a greenhouse or open ground, the bush quickly begins to grow, tying the first flower cluster above the 8-9 leaf.
The plant is indeterminate; in greenhouse conditions it can reach a height of 2 m or more. In open ground it grows less actively and rarely exceeds 1.5 m. Due to its tallness and rather thin stem, it requires obligatory staking.
The foliage of the bushes is low, the leaves are long and graceful, with small blades. The green mass practically does not shade the fruit clusters, but it is advisable to remove the foliage in the lower part of the plantings by at least 1/3 of the stem. Side shoots form and grow inactively, so there are no problems with bush thickening.
The characteristics and description of the variety indicate the high productivity of the plant. From 1 bush you can collect 7-9 kg of marketable products. It is recommended to form tomatoes into 2-4 stems, then there will be 6-7 brushes on the main shoot, and another 3-4 inflorescences on the additional shoots. When forming 3-4 stems, it is more convenient to tie the bushes to a mesh trellis, providing all the ovaries with a sufficient amount of light.
Indeterminate varieties of tomatoes for open ground
Indeterminate varieties of tomatoes allow you to save land on your plot. They grow very tall. Thanks to this, it becomes possible to harvest a huge harvest - 10, 15 and even 20 kg per bush. They are not grown so often in open ground conditions due to the vegetative period being too long. For the same reason, indeterminate varieties of tomatoes are planted in open ground only as seedlings.
If you are determined to grow tall tomatoes on your land, have taken care of reliable support for them, are not afraid of constant pinching, and the summer in your region is not too short, we are in a hurry to help you with your choice. This page of the site for beginning farmers is designed to help you find out what the best indeterminate tomato varieties for open ground.
What you need to know about low-growing tomatoes?
Tomatoes with unlimited growth must be tied to a trellis, otherwise they will fall to the ground. On all indeterminate bushes it is necessary to constantly break off the shoots. Most often, only one or two, less often three, branches with fruits are left. This increases the size and shortens the ripening period of the fruit. It is important to note that all stepsons cannot be cut at the same time, otherwise the plant may become diseased. To learn how to form indeterminate tomatoes, see the video located below the article.
When planting tall tomatoes in open ground, you will notice several positive results:
• High yield. One tall bush can produce from 20 to 40 clusters, each of which will ripen approximately 6 tomatoes. From one square meter you can definitely harvest two or three buckets of tomatoes. • Protection against late blight. Even if the hybrid you planted is not resistant to this disease, then sparse bushes tied to a trellis, due to sufficient heating by the sun and contact with fresh air, have less chance of infection. • Duration of fruiting. From mid-summer until late autumn, indeterminate tomatoes produce fruit of the same quality. • Ease of care. Trunks tied to a trellis and lacking much branching are easy to process and easier to approach.
