Of the many varieties and hybrids of tomatoes, the red banana attracts the attention of farmers. The ability to grow it in almost any climate zone and good transportability have made the variety quite popular.
| Height | Landing location | Ripening time | Fruit color | Fruit size | Origin | Fruit shape |
| short | Greenhouse, Open ground | Early ripening | Reds | Average | Variety | Plum-shaped or oval |
Detailed information and characteristics of the variety
The main difference between the tomato variety is the banana shape of the fruit. But besides this, the hybrid has a number of characteristics that distinguish it from other varieties of tomatoes.
Description of the plant
The Red Banana tomato variety is a determinate variety, that is, a low-growing variety. Plant height ranges from 50 cm to 1.3 m. Lateral shoots and leaves are formed on the plant in moderate quantities.
To increase productivity, the stem is formed into 1-2 trunks. The advantage of the variety is that ovaries form on the bush in any weather. 8-10 inflorescences grow on each brush. It is recommended to pinch the bush above the 5th inflorescence.
Advantages
- good yield - up to 3 kg per bush;
- the ability to grow in any climatic conditions;
- versatility.
There are several disadvantages - not too much resistance to diseases and pests. For example, to fusarium or the appearance of rot. Tomatoes need to be pruned and tied regularly.
Description of tomatoes
Red Banana tomatoes have an elongated shape. The length of the fruit at technical maturity is 10-14 cm. This is the maximum length. On average, it is 6-9 cm. The weight of tomatoes is from 70 to 125 g. The weight of the fruit largely depends on the fertility of the soil and the amount of fertilizer applied over the summer.
The color of the skin is rich scarlet. The skin is smooth, dense, slightly ribbed near the stalk. Thanks to their thick skin, tomatoes do not crack as they ripen.
The tomato is a canned variety; ripe fruits taste a little bland. Red banana is not suitable for preparing salads, but it is perfect for canning.
The tomato pulp is dense, there are 2-3 seed chambers inside. There are not many seeds inside the vegetable. Tomatoes at the stage of technical maturity tolerate long-term transportation well.
Ripening period and yield
The Red Banana variety is an early ripening variety. The first red tomatoes appear on the bush 85-95 days after planting the seedlings in the ground. Mass ripening of the crop occurs approximately 2 weeks after the start of the ripening period.
Productivity is average. Up to 4 kg of fruits are collected from one plant. On fertile soil the yield may be slightly better. In greenhouse conditions, fruiting continues until November.
Resistance of the variety to weather conditions and diseases
The main advantage of the Red Banana tomato is its immunity to most diseases of nightshade crops. But for prevention, bushes should be regularly inspected for diseases.
In addition, the bushes are resistant to temperature changes and cold snaps.
Reviews
Mikhail : I bought this species with caution, because I didn’t know whether the harvest would be in a cold area. This is my second year buying it and I don’t regret anything. This is an interesting option for aspiring entrepreneurs and summer residents. This is not the first year I have been growing vegetables, since during the seasonal months you can make good money from it. The variety was liked by both wholesale and retail customers. It grows very quickly and sells well. The taste is pleasant, the tomato itself is medium hard. Reminds me of the shape of a pepper.
Gennady: My family really loves tomatoes, for this reason I bought about 10 packages of “Banana Uralsky Dachanik” tomatoes. I've never grown vegetables before, only fruits. I bought this view and “Bagheera”. I can say that it grew well, the harvest was excellent, and the profit was high. I can confidently recommend them.
Bauyrzhan: I am from Kazakhstan, I ordered this species purely out of interest from Russia, since it is not sold in my native land. I like him very much, I am still devoted only to him. I grow it for myself to feed my family with clean produce without pesticides or other additives. It has a sweet taste and my neighbors also liked it. They buy from me, although I didn’t think of selling them. Thanks to the Ural Banana Summer Resident, I decided to open my own business. Thanks to the breeders for this species that can withstand the cold of Astana. This gave not only me, but also my family the opportunity to realize themselves in a new project.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the Red Banana tomato include:
- Resistance to cold weather and diseases.
- Precocity.
- Thick skin, which allows the tomatoes not to crack during rolling and transportation.
- After harvesting, the fruits can be stored for several more weeks.
The disadvantages of the variety include the yield and taste of the fruit. But these shortcomings are not so significant, and overall the appearance is quite good.
Video: Tomato Banana Red. Aelita
Video: Tomato variety Banana
Growing experience: advantages and disadvantages
The Banana tomato has high commercial qualities. The density of the pulp and durable skin allow the fruits to easily withstand transportation and be stored for a long time at low temperatures. Other advantages of the variety:
- good germination (about 90%);
- high yield (20-30 tomatoes per plant);
- taste, high percentage of sugar in the composition;
- versatility of use (it is better to cover strong fruits whole or use them in fresh salads);
- adaptability to cold climates and lack of sunlight.
Medium-sized tomatoes need proper pinching. Find out all the details of the stepson procedure from this article. Also, do not lose sight of timely garter. Without these measures, the harvest will not be as abundant. Apart from this, no other disadvantages have been identified in the practice of growing tomatoes.
Variety varieties
There are several varieties of red banana tomato. Most often, the main difference is the shade of the fruit.
Yellow
The characteristics of the Yellow Banana variety do not differ from the red one. The only difference is that this species has a yellow tint to its skin.
Red
The fruits of this variety are red.
Pink
Pink Banana tomatoes at the stage of technical maturity with a yellow tint.
Gold
The fruits are a rich yellow-orange hue.
Motley
This variety has a yellow-red hue to the tomatoes.
Features of cultivation
Before planting, tomato seeds are prepared in advance. This increases the germination percentage.
Seed preparation
Before planting the seeds in the soil, they are germinated. To do this, the material is placed in damp gauze and covered with it. The seeds are placed in a warm place, for example, on a radiator. They are regularly sprayed with water. After 2-3 days, sprouts should appear. After this, the seeds are planted.
Planting seedlings
Planting seedlings:
- Drainage is poured into the bottom of the container, then filled with soil.
- Make grooves in the soil 1-1.5 cm deep.
- Plant the seeds and lightly sprinkle with soil.
- Water with warm water.
Then cover the box with cling film and place it on the south windows. The soil is regularly inspected and watered. When sprouts appear, remove the film and place the box in the sun.
Tomato transplant
Tomato seedlings are transplanted into the soil when the weather becomes warm outside. Holes are made in the bed at a distance of 30-45 cm from each other, seedlings are planted, and the bed is covered with a warm cloth at night.
Growing and care
Tomatoes of the "Red Banana" variety grow equally well both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. Tomatoes love loose and nutritious soil. The best solution would be to purchase soil specifically designed for tomatoes.
Garden soil must be disinfected and baked in the oven before sowing seeds.
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Farmers prefer the seedling method of cultivation. Its essence lies in sowing seeds in small containers, which are subsequently placed in holes no more than 2 cm deep. This is done 55-60 days before planting the seedlings in the ground.
After abundant watering, the plantation should be covered with film to create a greenhouse microclimate.
Seed pipping will occur faster under the following conditions:
- bright sun;
- long daylight hours;
- air temperature 20-25 °C;
- moderate humidity.
When you see that the earthen ball has dried out, you will need to water the crop. Watering should be moderate. Tomatoes should not be allowed to float in the “swamp” - this will give impetus to the development of fungi, and a lack of water will lead to a lack of nutrients from the soil.
The appearance of the first shoots should be expected on the 5-7th day after sowing the Red Banana seeds. After several adult leaves appear on the plants, you can begin picking seedlings. We are talking about filling the pots with nutritious soil. Carefully dig up the seedlings and plant them one by one in the prepared containers.
Both in the greenhouse and on open ridges, no more than 4 bushes should be planted per 1 m2 of soil (60x50 cm), forming 1-2 stems and then tying them to a support. Seedlings can be planted in a permanent location after the threat of night frosts has completely passed. The area allocated for tomatoes should be well lit and protected from the wind.
When the crop is planted in the garden, you will need to take care of proper watering. Tomatoes of the "Red Banana" variety are watered at the root so as not to wet the leaves. The frequency of irrigation depends on the rate of soil drying. As for watering time, it is best to do it in the morning or evening.
During the growing season, it is important to remember about fertilizing - this should be done at least 3-4 times, using universal fertilizers (both mineral and organic are suitable).
Important! Before planting seedlings in the garden, they must be hardened off. To do this, containers with seedlings are taken out into the open air every day for 14 days. In this case, you should start with 60 minutes and gradually increase the duration of the pots with plants in the fresh air to 24 hours.
Pest protection
Tomatoes of this variety are vulnerable to fungi, so before starting cultivation, gardeners should take care of the safety of the crops. Since at the initial stages the culture develops in a humid environment, which is favorable for fungi, before planting the seeds in the ground, they must be treated by soaking the material in a solution of potassium permanganate or fungicide. This will provide the seedlings with protection from dangerous pests.
Aftercare
To increase productivity, tomatoes need to be looked after. Care includes watering, fertilizing and bush formation.
Watering
Tomato bushes need to be watered frequently before the ovaries begin to form. Then 1-2 moisturizers per week are enough if the weather is hot. If it rains regularly, you can avoid irrigation altogether.
Top dressing
In the first half of the season, nitrogen and organic fertilizers are added to the soil. Nitrogen has a positive effect on bush growth and ovary formation. With the beginning of the fruiting period, phosphorus and potassium are added to the soil. Such fertilizing has a positive effect on the yield and taste of fruits. Organic substances used include manure, wood ash and compost.
Bush formation
As the bushes grow, the side shoots of the tomatoes are cut off. The lower leaves are completely torn off.
Diseases
The variety is prone to damage:
- Fusarium - a fungus that causes wilting;
- cladosporiosis - brown spot;
To prevent the former, seeds are disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate. The soil is calcined and treated with special preparations. If the plant is sick, then it is watered with Trichodermin, Gamair or other solutions .
When a second disease appears, you need to treat the soil and fruits with a solution based on iodine or garlic. Water the soil with potassium permanganate, milk or whey. You can spray infected bushes with chemicals. In this case, it is not recommended to eat tomatoes for at least 3 weeks.
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Features of growing in open ground and greenhouses
Banana legs are moved to open ground or a greenhouse after the ground has warmed up to +10 degrees and the air temperature is not lower than +12.
For 1 sq. m. place up to 3 plants. Form into 2-3 stems. With dense planting (up to 5 bushes per sq. m.), the crop can be planted in one trunk.
To obtain an earlier and richer harvest, it is recommended to remove all stepsons up to the first flower cluster.
The watering and fertilizing requirements for the Banana Legs tomato variety are standard, as for other types of tomatoes. To reduce the frequency of watering, tomato beds are mulched.
It should be taken into account that the crop is prone to blossom end rot due to the structural features of the fruit. The disease is the scourge of most elongated tomatoes.
Calcium nitrate against blossom end rot is considered one of the best remedies. The drug is applied to the holes before planting the bushes, used as a top dressing during watering, or the bushes are treated leaf by leaf.
Like all tall tomatoes, Banana Legs need extra support. Moreover, you will have to tie up not only the central stem, but also the side shoots.
