Tomato "Ox Heart": characteristics and description of the variety

One of the large, heart-shaped tomatoes with beautiful pinkish-raspberry flesh. The "Ox Heart" tomato, with its characteristics and description, is considered one of the best late-ripening varieties. It can be grown both outdoors and under plastic.

 

This variety is distinguished by its sweetness, large, heart-shaped fruits, and pleasant aroma. The tomato is very fleshy and tasty; with proper ventilation and care, it can produce very sweet fruits even indoors. This variety is perfect for summer salads and canning. However, for steaks, various hot dogs, and dishes requiring firm, very firm flesh, it's better to choose cherry tomatoes and less fleshy varieties than ox heart tomatoes. However, this excellent variety is best for stewing tomatoes with meat and fish dishes.

 

Description of the variety

 

This variety requires staking when growing, as its fruits are heavy and fleshy. The plant quickly gains height and requires proper training, as its fruits are quite large and heavy. Average fruit size reaches approximately 200 grams, fitting in the palm of a large hand. This tomato variety has a sweet flavor, very dense, fleshy flesh, and a distinct tomato aroma. Thanks to its beautiful heart-shaped form and large size, the Ox Heart tomato has a pleasing presentation and can be stored for a long time without special conditions. When transported properly, the Ox Heart tomato maintains its attractive appearance and shape, is resistant to impacts, and only excessive pressure can cause the fruits to become unsightly and bruised.

 

This variety produces an excellent harvest if fed and fertilized regularly. Fruiting typically begins 108 days after planting. A single branch can produce up to five triangular-shaped tomatoes.

To grow this tomato, the soil must be rich in minerals. If they are deficient, the fruits may be fleshy but not large or sweet enough. To ensure a good harvest and large, pink tomatoes, it is essential to thoroughly fertilize them. This requires carefully removing empty and damaged seeds and planting them in carefully prepared soil. It should be rich in minerals and sufficiently fertilized; however, this type of tomato dislikes heavy soil. When the plants are ready for transplanting, maintain a temperature regime for 10 days before planting. This will help them acclimate to cold air; this will ensure they are cold-resistant and fairly strong, with a well-developed root system.

 

Features of cultivation

 

This plant can be grown both outdoors and in a greenhouse. However, experts advise against planting the plants too close together. The optimal distance is no more than four plants per square meter. Since this is a tall tomato variety, experts recommend training the plant into two trunks. This will ensure a stronger growth pattern, as the trunks will provide each other with support.

If you want fairly large fruits, there should be no more than five branches on a single plant. This will ensure all the fruits are succulent and very pleasantly tender, as well as quite large. Another secret to getting large fruits is to remove all the lower leaves as they ripen. This will ensure the tomatoes are surprisingly tender and fleshy.

 

Also, after harvesting, be sure to remove new flower stalks. Tomatoes can be picked when they're still slightly green—later they'll ripen and become fragrant and delicious. This variety will appeal to those who enjoy pink, fleshy, large, and slightly sweet tomatoes.

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