Tomato 'Bear's Paw': reviews, photos, yield

One of the most beloved tomato varieties by gardeners is the "Bear's Paw" tomato. See reviews and photos now. It has a high yield, is easy to grow, and is delicious.
See also: Tomatoes in a polycarbonate greenhouse - planting and care.

Characteristics of the variety and photo

If you're looking for a low-maintenance tomato variety that's virtually disease-resistant, high-yielding, transports well, and keeps well, this variety is perfect for you.

This mid-season variety boasts drought tolerance. It requires support, as it grows to 1.5-2 meters tall, and the fruit can weigh up to half a kilogram. The bush grows sturdy and needs to be tied securely to prevent breakage. It forms into two clusters. It requires infrequent watering; too much can cause the fruit to split.

Reviews of the Bear's Paw tomato

MarinaLast year I found the Bear's Paw plant and said, "I don't need any other!" It's perfect for me, a lazy person—it doesn't require much care. Just feed it, tie it up, water it occasionally—and that's it.

TatianaWe rarely leave the city for our dacha, so we grow "Bear's Paw" every year and have no problems. It's a delicious, beautiful, and productive variety—a real find for a dacha owner.

How to plant

The usual seedling method is used, but it's better to soak the seeds lightly in Epin first; this will ensure better germination and stronger tomatoes. In March, prepare the trays with substrate, soak the seeds in a growth stimulator as described above, then press them 2 cm deeper into the substrate. Germination will occur at 22-24°C. In April, transplant them to a greenhouse, or in May if transplanting to an open garden. Maintain a distance of 40-50 cm between plants, otherwise they will obscure each other.

How to care

After planting in the garden, feed with potassium 2-3 times, pinch out side shoots to shape the bush, mulch, and water sparingly. This tomato is great for salads and is also excellent for winter storage in sauces and pickling. The large, bright red fruits are tasty, sweet, and slightly sweet.
See also: planting tomatoes using I. M. Maslov's method.