- Authors: Kiramov O.D.
- Year of approval: 2017
- Category: hybrid
- Growth type: indeterminate
- Appointment: fresh consumption, for pickling and preserving
- Ripening period: early
- Growing conditions: for film greenhouses
- Bush size: tall
- Bush height, cm: more than 200
- Bush characteristic: massive
Tomato Raspberry Empire is a wonderful hybrid variety that gives a tasty and generous harvest even to inexperienced gardeners. With its yield, this hybrid is picky, which is why it is attractive to most farmers.
Breeding history
The author of the variety is OD Kiramov. He represents a young and successful company called "TK Leader". Since 2017, the Raspberry Empire variety has been included in the State Register of the Russian Federation. The tomato is ideal for under-film cultivation and suitable for open field cultivation in the south. A relatively fresh hybrid variety - very popular, which is firmly in the lead among similar products on the market.
Description of the variety
The category of the hybrid Raspberry Empire by the type of growth is indeterminate. The purpose of the tomato is to be consumed fresh or after canning. The bush is tall and massive, grows from 200 cm and even higher. The green leaves of the tomato hybrid are medium in length, the inflorescence is intermediate.
Giant plants need to be formed with 2 stems. The lower leaves and stepchildren on the grown bushes are removed once over a period of 10-12 days. This must be done on a fine day, so that the wounds heal quickly in the sun, and the infection does not have time to develop on the bush.
The main qualities of the fruit
Unripe fruits are light green in color. As they ripen, they become crimson and reach 150-200 g. Fruits of medium ribbing are distinguished by a heart-shaped shape. On the brush, their number reaches 4 pcs. The peel on tomatoes is thin, but at the same time quite strong, not prone to cracking.
Taste characteristics
Tomatoes are distinguished by excellent taste and pronounced aroma. There are several separate chambers inside the fruit.
Ripening and fruiting
The ripening period of hybrids is defined as early maturing. Tomatoes ripen on the 95th day from seed germination. Due to the short time interval, it is possible to grow tomatoes in the northern regions of Russia, where the summer period is short and cool.
Yield
The variety is considered to be high yielding. It is possible to collect within 20 kg per sq. m landings. Productivity can drop by about 1/3 if the Raspberry Empire is cultivated outdoors.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
In the soil, a mid-season variety is determined on the 65th day. Optimal conditions are observed in the Central region of Russia, and under greenhouse conditions, they occur at the end of May. Based on these data, it can be noted that the sowing of tomato seeds falls in the second decade of March.
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
The scheme is determined as follows: 2 plants per prepared square meter.
Growing and care
The Raspberry Empire variety is a hybrid form of tomatoes. Harvesting seeds yourself is not possible.
Additional disinfection of seeds is not required before sowing. The manufacturer supplies them pre-processed.
Tomatoes are grown in seedlings. Primarily, it is necessary to calculate the appropriate period for this, taking into account the peculiarities of the climate.
At the time of planting the seedlings, they should look healthy in appearance and have rich green leaves. They are also guided by the height of the seedlings. It should reach 20-25 cm.
To grow delicious raspberry fruits, a certain soil is required and timely feeding is necessary. Tall bushes are recommended to be grown in greenhouses. In an equipped greenhouse, hybrid tomatoes can be successfully grown all year round. In the southern regions, it is permissible to cultivate them outdoors.
Tomatoes will have to be tied up on strong supports or directly to the frame of the greenhouse. Long stems appear throughout the entire period of fruiting. It is recommended to lower them a little on twines or bend them upside down when it reaches the height of the ceiling in the greenhouse.
Care involves the timely application of fertilizers, periodic, but not frequent watering. Mulch, which is placed around the trunk of the plant, helps to retain moisture in the soil.
Waterlogging is contraindicated in the raspberry empire, especially when moisture touches the leaves and stems. In this regard, watering is carried out exclusively at the root. A suitable watering option, in which it is impossible to harm the plant, is considered a drip option. If manual watering is planned, you need to use a watering can without a sieve.
With regard to the conditions in the greenhouse, it is possible to adjust the temperature and humidity to a suitable temperature compared to open ground. Air within + 23 ... 25 degrees and humidity in the range of 50-70% are considered optimal. If this ratio is observed, the risk of diseases is minimized, and the largest number of ovaries is formed.
Following these recommendations, anyone can grow the Raspberry Empire. It is only necessary to get the seeds, and sow on time, controlling the growing conditions of the plants.
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 popular tomato variety has a high susceptibility to late blight. The culture often infects fungus, bacteria and viruses. Many plants show vulnerability and die from ailments before the end of the fruiting period.
But the variety Raspberry Empire has a rare advantage over other species: at the genetic level, it has developed resistance to apical and root rot, as well as resistance to the appearance of brown spot.
Tomatoes are moderately resistant to a number of diseases. The tomato is susceptible to late blight, which can be dealt with with the help of special fungicides or folk methods.
Tomatoes can be harmed not only by microorganisms, but also by the most obvious insects. This problem can be eliminated after setting the traps or mechanically by manually collecting all the observed individuals and their larvae. Treatment with ready-made formulations from pests is shown.
Review overview
Based on the numerous responses and experience of agronomists, it can be judged that the fruits of the Raspberry Empire have a wonderful taste and a similar aroma.
Fruits are excellent raw materials for making rich pasta and pickles for the winter. Tomatoes are a wonderful addition to various salads, pizza and other culinary products. Only juice is unsuccessfully obtained from tomatoes of this variety. Although this point is very controversial. Many lovers of a natural tomato drink prefer just such a density.
Hybrid Raspberry Empire is just perfect for growing under film. Thanks to its generous yield, quick ripening and ease of care, the variety has become one of the most popular in recent years.
By their composition, tomatoes are rich in substances useful for the human body, including fiber. Thanks to this, you can understand that the fruits are not only amazingly tasty, but also incredibly healthy.
The amicable ripening of tomatoes allows the gardener to collect many fruits at once and use at his own discretion.