Pepper tomato is becoming more and more popular every year both among amateur gardeners and owners of large crop complexes. This tomato surpasses most other varieties of this crop in many respects, since its taste is very pleasant, and the flesh is fleshy and has almost no seeds. Description and characteristics of pepper tomato, read on. We will also talk about the diversity of its varieties.
General information
These tomatoes were called pepper tomatoes because of their resemblance to the corresponding vegetable. The plants of this hybrid variety, which has several varieties, differ from each other in stem height, which can vary from 40 cm to 2 m.
I would like to start with a description of the fruit. They may differ from each other in color and size. However, almost all of them have a wonderful sweetish taste, fleshy and juicy.pulp, as well as an oblong shape. On average, the yield of tomatoes is 9 kg per 1 m².
It is worth noting that breeders are constantly experimenting with tomatoes. They breed more and more new varieties and their subspecies, as well as improve existing ones. As mentioned above, pepper tomato can have fruits of different colors and sizes. Below are more detailed descriptions of several of the most popular subspecies.
Red tomatoes
This plant is indeterminate. It grows up to 1.6 m and above. The first harvest can be harvested after 105 days. Ripe tomatoes are bright red in color. The pulp is very juicy and fleshy, covered with a smooth and thick skin. Each fruit weighs approximately 120g. The tomato has a pointed spout at the tip.
Fruiting continues for quite a long time, which provides a good yield for this pepper tomato. The dense skin of tomatoes guarantees a long shelf life and excellent transportability.
Orange tomatoes
The height of the stem of the plant often reaches the mark of 1.5 m and above. It belongs to the determinant group. This subspecies of tomato is considered early as its fruits begin to ripen already 90 days after planting.
Tomatoes have a very beautiful appearance, as they are painted in a rich orange-yellow color. Each fruit weighs about 115 g, and the length reaches 15 cm. They contain a sufficient amount of vitamin C and a substance such as carotene. Inside the fruit is fleshy and juicy, and the tastesweet.
Striped
Description of pepper tomato let's start with its unusual color. The general color of the fruit is red-yellow with uneven and intermittent longitudinal stripes clearly visible on it. This tomato belongs to the determinant plants, as well as to the category of mid-season varieties. From the time of planting to its fruiting, no more than 115 days pass. The bush has a rather powerful and strongly leafy stem about 70 cm high.
The fruits of this striped subspecies are oblong in shape. They can grow up to 15 cm in length and have a weight of about 85 g. Most often, 7 tomatoes ripen on each brush.
Variety Giant
These tomatoes are specially designed for growing in greenhouses. The bush can grow up to 2 m in height, so tying is indispensable here. The fruits begin to ripen after 105 days.
The fruits are large, up to 15 cm long. Their weight can reach up to 160 g. Like all varieties of pepper tomatoes, it has an elongated shape. Its pulp is characterized by a fleshy structure, almost without seeds. The fruits are very juicy and fragrant. The giant requires the constant removal of stepchildren. A rich harvest is guaranteed if the bush is formed into two or three stems.
Yellow tomatoes
Speaking about this pepper tomato, it is worth noting that it always pleases gardeners with its high yield. Its powerful stem can grow more than 180 cm. The first fruits ripen 115 days after planting.
Small bright yellow, golden tomatoes have an even cylindrical shape. Usually six pieces ripen on the hands. The weight of each tomato is about 70 g. The pulp is slightly porous, soft, with a small amount of seeds. The variety is not particularly picky about moisture, but loves heat and sunlight very much. Therefore, if the temperature drops, its development slows down or stops altogether.
Black Cuban
Among varieties of pepper tomatoes, this one has a huge height, which can exceed the mark of 2 meters. In addition, this plant is characterized by long hanging branches, on which 8 fruits grow. The variety is considered medium-late, since a large harvest can be obtained only after 120 days. This plant belongs to the indeterminate group.
A much larger crop of Black Cuban tomatoes can be harvested if the bush is formed into two stems. He needs to install a reliable support and remove a large number of stepchildren. It has fruits of black-brown color, weighing about 180 g. They have a delicate and at the same time dense skin, which provides good keeping quality. The pulp is fleshy, practically devoid of seeds.
The largest is Hugo
Description of a variety of pepper tomato called Hugo, let's start, perhaps, with the size of its fruits. Each red-scarlet tomato often weighs about 200 g, and sometimes more. The variety is medium late. Juicy pulp is hidden under the dense and smooth skin. The skin of the fruit is quite strong, so these tomatoes can be stored for a long time and are well tolerated by long-distance transportation.
Has a good strong immunity to many of the most common diseases that are typical for most tomatoes. It gives a negligible yield if grown in a cold and shady place. That is why Hugo is more suitable for growing in greenhouses than on open ground. A tomato will give a good harvest if sufficient lighting is organized there, as well as an air temperature of about +20 ⁰C.
Sturdy
These pepper-shaped tomatoes were specially bred in Siberian breeding for planting in open ground. The variety begins to bear fruit abundantly at about 105 days. The plant is a small shrub that only reaches 40 cm in height, so you don’t need to stepchild or tie it up.
Characterized by good immunity against various bacteria and viruses. Brings a good harvest, subject to regular watering and top dressing. The color of the tomatoes is traditional pink, weight is approximately 120 g. It has an elongated shape with a small pointed tip.
Features of cultivation: pinching
Pepper tomatoes require some manipulations, without which it will not be possible to get a good harvest. One of the main conditions for violent fruiting is the timely removal of stepchildren, which are lateral processes that take moisture and all useful substances from the plant.
They must be cut before they grow longer than 4-5 cm. If the stepchildren are removed later, the plant may experience severe stress due to the resulting wound and die. It is better to do this in clear weather, because at this time healing occurs much faster. If the stepchildren are not cut, but left on the plant, the fruits will not appear on it at all.
Also, young leaves that have grown during flowering are also subject to removal. They pull useful substances and water from the plant, which are necessary for the formation of future fruits.
Opinions of vegetable growers
In general, gardeners are satisfied with pepper tomatoes. They note that almost all fruits can be stored for quite a long time. They also speak well of their taste, as well as the fact that they can be used both for salads and for winter preparations. Below are the opinions of vegetable growers regarding two types of tomatoes, which are distinguished by their unusual color.
About the yellow pepper tomato, the reviews are mostly positive. Especially gardeners praise the taste and appearance of such fruits. However, some of them note that the stem of the plant is too long, so it often breaks from the wind. Because of this, they are forced to grow it only in greenhouses.
Many positive reviews about the striped tomato. They immediately note its unusual appearance, very similar to peppers, which invariably attracts attention, and the fact that it is quite unpretentious and bears fruit well, subject to the irrigation and loosening of the soil. Many gardeners have been growing these tomatoes on their plots for years.
