Extraordinary tomato variety Bear's paw
The variety of any vegetable, especially when it comes to tomatoes, must be selected very carefully. Often, tomato is a favorite vegetable, and therefore high hopes are pinned on it, both in beauty and in terms of fertility. Tomatoes are labor intensive and finicky crops that do not yield a good harvest without proper care. But there are varieties for which such features of agricultural technology are not so important. Tomato Bear's Paw belongs to this type of plant.
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Description
Bear Paw Tomatoes are distinguished by their high growth and interesting leaf shape, which is why they got such an unusual name. The bush reaches a height of one meter, and if the seedlings are large and healthy, then it can grow up to one and a half meters. The bear's paw has large fruits, their weight is about two or three hundred grams. There are known reviews of many gardeners that the fruits of a tomato can weigh eight hundred grams. Their color is red or dark red, which is similar to popular varieties such as Gypsy or Russian Black. The shape is flattened, rounded. They are dense and fleshy in structure. If tomatoes germinate in the right conditions, then there is every chance of a high yield. From each bush, you can collect from ten large, healthy fruits.
Tomato Bear's paw belongs to an indeterminate medium-late drought-resistant species. From the moment of planting to the appearance of the first tomatoes, 112-116 days pass. The bear's paw is characterized by a strong bush, on which it is necessary to form two stems, and also to tie it up. The main difference between the bear's paw tomato and other large-fruited tomatoes is its simplicity in feeding and watering. Even in the absence of an intensive agricultural background, the variety gives up to five clusters on one stem. Another feature of the Bear Paw tomato variety is good transportability, keeping quality and pleasant appearance.
Growing conditions
Since the Bear's Paw is a tall variety, the trunks of the bushes must be tied up to avoid deformation or fragility. In addition, you need to observe the dose and watering regimen of the vegetable. If the humidity is too high, then there is a danger of the fruit cracking. The reason for this is the high dry matter content. This does not affect the taste in any way, but it is necessary to pay more attention to the plant. The general conditions of agricultural technology are no different from the cultivation of other tomatoes. Recommended planting density - 3 plants per 1 sq. M. Gardeners leave positive reviews about the variety, in particular, it has a very high immunity. He is not afraid of drought, other whims of nature and late blight.
Where is applied
Listening to the reviews of people who are already familiar with this variety, it should be noted that the fruits have a pleasant sweetish taste, juicy. They can be preserved and consumed fresh. It is also recommended to use them for salads. Today the variety is quite rare and practically not common in the CIS countries. Tomatoes are usually grown by tomato lovers and enthusiasts.Therefore, when purchasing seeds of the Bear's Paw, be especially careful, because you can buy a fake or "re-grade", in other words, a wild variety is one that has lost most of its characteristics. It is best to buy seeds from reputable stores that specialize in selling seeds.
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