- Category: hybrid
- Growth type: indeterminate
- Appointment: for whole-fruit canning, for drying and drying
- Ripening period: early
- Ripening time, days: 80-90
- Ripe fruit color: reddish brown with greenish stripes
- Fruit shape: cylindrical with a nicely drawn top
- Yield: over 18.0 kg / m2
- Fruit weight, g: 60-70
- Number of fruits in a brush, pcs: 8
Many people love the Cherry Ducret tomato for its special taste. The fruits of this variety contain 2 times more sugars and nutrients than other representatives of the culture. Tomatoes also look very impressive, which increases their popularity among gardeners.
Description of the variety
A beautiful indeterminate hybrid grows up to two or more meters. The first inflorescence is laid over the 8th leaf. The next ones are located in 2-3 sheets. The variety feels great both in the greenhouse and in the open field.
The main qualities of the fruit
The fruits are two-chambered, have a rich red-brown hue with greenish stripes. The shape is cylindrical, close to pear-shaped. The upper part is slightly elongated. The skin is thin. The pulp is dense, fleshy, has a cherry-burgundy tone.
Taste characteristics
The taste of berries is delicate, distinctly sweet. The variety is ideal for canning and is also considered one of the best options for drying. When dried in Cherry Ducre, the amount of lycopene, which is beneficial to health, is increased. This natural antioxidant neutralizes free radicals, prevents premature aging, the appearance of endocrine problems and neoplasms, and has a beneficial effect on vision, the state of the gastrointestinal tract and blood vessels.
Ripening and fruiting
Cherry Ducre is considered early maturing. You can harvest the crop as early as 90 days after germination. At the same time, the fruits are well stored without losing their presentation and taste for a long time.
Yield
Fruiting is abundant and amicable. The fruits are arranged in clusters of 8 pieces and ripen with a slight difference in time, simplifying the collection and storage of the crop. More than 18 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from one square meter. This is one of the highest rates among cultural representatives. The berry mass can reach 70 g.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
Sowing seeds for seedlings is carried out from mid-February to the end of March. The exact timing depends on the climatic characteristics of the region. The age of the seedlings at the time of planting on the site should be about 50 days. It is on this indicator that the gardener should be guided.
Cherry Ducré seeds germinate well in universal soil for plants. In this case, 2 options are possible: growing seedlings with and without a pick. The first method is suitable for planting large quantities of seed. In this case, the tomatoes are planted in separate containers when the second pair of true leaves appears.
Tomatoes are placed in open ground when they reach the appropriate age. With proper care by this point, the bushes should already have fairly thick stems. The minimum height of ready-to-move seedlings is 20 cm.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener can harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
When sown on seedlings, Cherry Ducre's seeds are located at a distance of 1.5 cm from each other. In this case, the depth of the container should be at least 10 cm. If the method without picking is chosen, you should immediately take containers of at least 0.5 liters for each bush. Density of planting tomatoes per plot - 4 plants per 1 square meter. The number of stems when forming - 1 or 2.
Growing and caring
Tall bushes of this variety require support (trellis or single pegs). Watering should be moderate. Excess moisture can negatively affect the taste of the fruit, reducing its pronounced sweetness. Fertilize Cherry Ducre three times a season. 2 weeks after landing on the site, it is worth feeding the bushes with a mullein solution with the addition of superphosphate. Then every 15 days it is necessary to apply mineral fertilizers to the soil.
A plant needs different micronutrients at each stage of growth. All fertilizers can be divided into two groups: mineral and organic. Folk remedies are often used: iodine, yeast, bird droppings, eggshells.
It is important to observe the rate and period of feeding. This also applies to folk remedies and organic fertilizers.
Disease and pest resistance
The variety is resistant to bacterial infections and tobacco mosaic virus. When attacking pests, it is recommended to use soapy water, garlic, onion or wormwood infusion.
Review overview
Most gardeners familiar with Cherry Ducre confess their love for this variety.The excellent germination of seeds and spectacular bushes, strewn with early ripening berries, are also pleasing. The sweet juicy fruit is compared to fruit and candy in taste. Tomatoes are extraordinarily tasty in slices and salads, they have a pleasant aroma. Due to the consistently high yield, the berries are also sufficient for canning and drying.
