The variety 'Bianca' is characterized by light fruits, just like its name suggests. Here we show what else makes the Bianca tomato special and what you have to consider when planting the cherry tomato.
With its unusual light yellow colour, the 'Bianca' tomato variety is something very special. In this profile you will learn everything about the origin, the properties and the cultivation of the cherry tomato 'Bianca'.
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- Tomato 'Bianca': profile
- Origin and history of the ‘Bianca’ tomato
- Bianca cherry tomato: description and taste
- Planting and caring for Bianca tomatoes
- Harvest and use tomatoes of the 'Bianca' variety
Tomato 'Bianca': profile
| fruit | cherry tomato; light yellow |
| the taste | very sweet, fruity |
| maturing time | early |
| growth | Stick tomato, up to 2 m |
| location | greenhouse, open ground, pot |
Origin and history of the ‘Bianca’ tomato
The 'Bianca' variety is said to have descended from a wild form of the tomato, which would explain the small size of the fruit and the wild growth. Unfortunately, more details about the breeder or the origin of this variety are not known. However, it is one of the seed-resistant varieties and can therefore be propagated again from your own seeds.
Bianca cherry tomato: description and taste
'Bianca' reaches a growth height of up to two meters and forms many side shoots. During the summer, the cherry tomato often becomes bushy and takes up a lot of space in the garden. The fruits of 'Bianca' are round and small, they barely weigh 5 grams. When ripe, they turn light yellow and become soft. The taste of the 'Bianca' tomato variety is incredibly sweet and fruity, without any acidity. A real sweet tomato. The harvest of the many fruits begins at the end of July, which makes it an early variety.
Planting and caring for Bianca tomatoes
The 'Bianca' is suitable for cultivation in greenhouses, outdoors and in pots. However, you should give it space because it can spread very quickly. The undemanding tomato variety can be planted out from mid-May. For cultivation as a balcony tomato, prepare a planter with a capacity of at least 5 liters and fill it with special tomato soil. If you buy organic tomato soil, it is best to make sure that it does not contain any peat that is harmful to the climate. A good peat substitute is compost, a large proportion of which is found in our Plantura organic tomato soil is included. Place the 'Bianca' in the pot, press the soil down a little all around and water the young plant extensively after planting.
During the summer, the 'Bianca' will develop many side shoots and many flowers and later fruits. Therefore, you should not exhaust this tomato variety, as this will ensure a very rich harvest. The plant should be well supported and tied all around. As a heavy feeder, 'Bianca' needs increased nutrient supply and is looking forward to the first fertilization at the beginning of June. Our Plantura tomato and vegetable fertilizer can be easily applied together with the irrigation water and supplies the 'Bianca' with essential nitrogen and potassium. A protective layer of mulch is particularly worthwhile outdoors to reduce evaporation and at the same time to feed the soil organisms.
Harvest and use tomatoes of the 'Bianca' variety
The 'Bianca' cherry tomato is a real sweet tomato that is best eaten straight from the plant. Its incredibly sweet and fruity flavor also makes it an ideal tomato for children. The many fruits are well suited for drying during the cold season. To do this, they are cut in half and then gently heated until all moisture has evaporated. So you can enjoy the sun-ripened fruits all year round.
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