Tomato 'Eva Purple Ball': description, reviews (photos)

The "Eva Purple Ball" tomato is of American origin. Despite this, the variety is very popular in Russia. Many gardeners grow tomatoes in their summer cottages and reap excellent harvests.

The "Eva Purple Ball" tomato has many positive characteristics. This is why many gardeners are choosing this variety. Even with minimal effort, you can achieve excellent results.

Description of the variety

1. This variety is mid-season. Bushes can reach a height of 2 m. Best results are achieved by growing the tomato in 3 stems.
2. The fruits are round, deep pink with a purple tint, and weigh no more than 120 grams.
3. Tomatoes can be used fresh, for canning and making juice.
4. The variety is suitable for growing in open ground and in greenhouses.

Advantages and disadvantages

This variety has a number of advantages. The main ones include the following:

• excellent taste;
• high yield;
• disease resistance;
• the fruits have commercial qualities;
• universal application.

Growing seedlings

Tomatoes are grown using seedlings. Planting can begin 60 days before the planned planting date. Before sowing the seeds, some preparatory work is required.

The main ones include the following:

1. Preparing the container. Any container can be used for growing seedlings: cups, trays, boxes, or peat pots. The container should be disinfected and checked for drainage holes.
2. Soil preparation. Tomatoes prefer fertile soil. You can buy the soil at the store, or you can make your own. This involves mixing sand and peat.
3. Seed preparation. First, the seeds should be sorted, selecting the largest specimens. Then, the planting material should be soaked in a potassium permanganate solution for 20 minutes. The seeds also need to be germinated.

Once all preparation steps are completed, you can begin sowing. Don't plant the seeds too close together, as this will result in leggy and weak seedlings.

Before sowing, water the soil. Then, spread the seeds over the surface and cover them with soil. Cover the seedlings with plastic wrap. Once the seedlings appear, remove the plastic wrap and move the containers to a windowsill.

Caring for seedlings

To ensure healthy plants, they need proper care. The basic care procedures are as follows:

1. Lighting regime. Tomatoes require at least 14 hours of daylight. Therefore, it's worth considering installing a grow light in advance.
2. Watering and fertilizing. After the seedlings emerge, water the crops several times with melted water. Fertilize every 10 days. Manure and chicken manure are good choices for this.
3. Hardening off. Two weeks before planting seedlings in the ground, hardening off is necessary. This procedure is aimed at acclimating the plants to outdoor conditions. Plants should be moved outdoors, gradually increasing their time spent outdoors.

Planting seedlings in the ground

By the time the seedlings are planted in the ground, they should have at least 8 leaves, 1 cluster, and be approximately 30 cm tall. Planting should be done according to a pattern: the distance between bushes should be at least 50 cm, and between rows at least a meter.

Drive stakes into the ground and tie a cord. Dig a trench along the cord and fill it with manure. Plant the plants in the prepared trench. Next, water and mulch.

Caring for tomatoes

To reap a good harvest, the crop requires proper care. Basic care includes the following:

1. Fertilizing. Plants should be fertilized once every 10 days. Manure or litter can be used for this purpose.
2. Staking and pinching out side shoots are very important procedures. They help preserve the harvest.
3. Weeding and loosening the soil. Weeds are detrimental to tomatoes, so they should be removed as soon as they appear.
4. Watering. Watering should not be frequent. It should be done as the soil dries out.
5. Pest and disease control. The Eva Purple Ball tomato is resistant to many diseases and pests. However, preventative measures should not be forgotten. They will help preserve the harvest.

Reviews

Stepan, 42 years old:

"I've been growing tomatoes for many years, and I prefer unusual varieties. Recently, I've been planting the 'Eva Purple Ball' tomato. The yield is good, and the fruits are plump. They also have a sweet taste and a pleasant aroma."

Elena, 61 years old:

"The 'Eva Purple Ball' tomato immediately caught my attention. The name is unique. The fruits have an unusual appearance.

Growing tomatoes was trouble-free. The variety is disease-resistant, and the yield was excellent. We were able to not only enjoy the taste of fresh vegetables but also prepare some for the winter."

The "Eva Purple Ball" tomato is gaining immense popularity. Its excellent flavor, high yield, and long shelf life make it one of the most sought-after varieties.