MALINOVY BISON

Focus on Large Fruit Size and Taste

When working with the "Malinovy Bizon" (Raspberry Bison) tomato from NPO Sad i Ogorod, it becomes immediately clear: this is a variety for those who prioritize quality over quantity. The indeterminate plant type requires disciplined maintenance. If you let the bush grow uncontrollably, you will end up with a jungle where the fruit size diminishes. The optimal method is training into one or two stems with mandatory staking. Given that individual fruits weigh over 200 grams, the clusters can easily snap under their own weight, making the reliability of your trellis system a top priority.

Cultivation and Predictability

This is a mid-late variety: 120-130 days from germination to harvest. For a farmer, this means the timing of seedling preparation must be precise. In terms of maintenance, "Malinovy Bizon" is a classic "beef tomato." The four-to-six chambers inside each fruit create a dense, meaty texture that handles transport well, despite the thin skin.

• Yield: With strict adherence to agrotechnology, marketable yields reach 70-100 tons per hectare, a solid performance for open fields and plastic greenhouses.
• Shape and Color: The round and oblate fruits, with their deep pink hue, look highly attractive at the point of sale, standing out against standard red hybrids.
• Uniformity: Breeders at NPO Sad i Ogorod (V.V. Stepanov) have achieved high uniformity of fruit within each cluster, which simplifies post-harvest grading.

The main operational challenge with this variety is consistent irrigation. Even minor fluctuations in moisture levels can lead to fruit cracking due to their impressive size. This is not a variety that forgives neglect of the watering system. Otherwise, it is a predictable crop that, with the right fertilization (especially potassium during the fruit filling stage), delivers consistent results that are in high demand in the fresh market.