Schwarzer Elefant / Black Elephant / Tschernij Slon / Чёрный слон

created by Möwe at 19.05.2025

Features

Growth habit

lifespan: annual

growth habit: high

Taste

fruity

Location

planting: rain-protected

Cultivation Break

4 Years

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

In contrast to vine tomatoes, vine tomatoes, sometimes also referred to as bush tomatoes, have determinate growth, i.e. they do not continue to grow indefinitely, but stop growing at some point. They also remain smaller overall, which makes them ideal for growing in pots on the balcony.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Tomatoes require a lot of light, warmth, water and nutrients. They are grown from seed on the windowsill from March. The seedlings should be planted deep, up to the first leaf base, so that the root system is enlarged by additional lateral roots. Unlike most other crops, tomatoes should always be planted in the same place. Under-sowing with low-growing plants is a good option. Because of their determinate growth, vine tomatoes do not need to be thinned out - water the tomatoes: Depending on whether you pre-sow or direct sow tomatoes, and depending on the location and variety, you will need to water your tomato plants differently often. Tomatoes can develop very deep roots that can even draw water from the groundwater. In this case, you hardly need to water them, if at all. Pay attention to the leaves, if they hang limp you should water your tomato plants. The soil dries out more quickly, especially in pots, raised beds and raised beds, so you will need to water them more often.