Continuing the series of articles on the different types of vegetables of the same species, and as we have done so far with the tomato, today we are going to talk about the bull’s egg tomato.
Characteristics of the bull’s egg tomato
It is a variety of size bordering on large, heart-shaped. This variety of tomato is very popular for its creamy, almost sweet flavor and its smooth skin with an intense color. This variety originates from the province of Malaga, specifically from the Guadalhorce Valley.
The bull’s egg tomato is one of the most expensive tomato varieties. Indeed, they are of much better quality than other types of common tomatoes. These tomatoes are also rich in nutrients, making them a healthy choice for food.
Uses of Bull Egg Tomato
Although it is a variety that lends itself to all uses, due to its price and flavor it is often used as a salad tomato. It can also be used in gazpachos, cold soups and sauces, although the latter and due to its high cost is not the most common or the most recommended.
Growing the bull’s egg tomato
The bull’s egg tomato adapts very well to warm weather, although you can experiment with planting in different climates, although the results will likely be different.
For tomato plant bull’s egg, it should be borne in mind that in Spain its planting period extends from the end of March to the end of October. That is to say between the beginning of spring and the middle of autumn.
care
Bull’s egg tomato plants require a significant amount of sunlight during the day, loose, well-drained soil, adequate fertilization, and regular watering. If these conditions are not met, tomatoes can be affected by diseases and pests.
You must make sure that the direction of the place is southeast or south if we are in the northern hemisphere, so that the tomatoes receive as much direct light as possible.
It is advisable to incorporate organic components into the soil before cultivating, such as natural fertilizermanure, earthworm humus or compost.
On the other hand, to avoid flooding and save water resources, it is recommended to use a drip irrigation system.
What to plant this tomato with
In the article on the crop associations we find a series of plants with which the tomato, and this variety included, get along perfectly. We can, for example, basil plant with this variety, something we can do by following the article on how to plant basiland in this way, in addition to being able to make pesto and exquisite salads, we will be able to combat some of the tomato pests.
most common pests
Some of the pests that can affect bull egg tomato:
white fly. This pest is characterized by being an invasive white flying insect with transparent wings that feeds its larvae with plant sap.
thrips. This pest consists of small coiled, winged or wingless insects that feed on the sap of plants and flowers. They lodge in the stems and leaves of tomato plants and lay their eggs on the foliage, deforming and damaging it.
miner. It is a tiny whitish insect with a fragile body present in the soil, which penetrates the root of the tomato plant to feed and reproduces in its foliage.
red spider. Commonly called the red spider mite, it is a pest that feeds mainly on tomato sap. It is a tiny reddish, slender-legged insect that burrows into plant foliage to feed, causing the leaves and stems to warp and wilt.
Mold. This pest appears as yellowish spots on the foliage. It is a fungus that multiplies rapidly and feeds on the plant’s nutrients, damaging its leaves and causing rot.
Rust. This pest is characterized by rounded brown spots on the foliage of the plant, caused by fungi attacking the leaves causing disease and damage. Affected areas sometimes become dry and withered, destroying the foliage therein.
Other varieties to consider
other tomato varieties which we can also cultivate and which we have been talking about recently are the blue tomatohe Kumato black tomatohe tomato three cornershe beefsteak tomato and the Raf tomatoall widely used salad varieties, in Spain and many other countries.
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