- Authors: Brad Gates (Wild Boar Warm, USA)
- Name synonyms: Barry's Crazy Cherry, Cherry Crazy Berries
- Category: grade
- Appointment: fresh consumption, for whole fruit preservation
- Ripening period: mid-season
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for greenhouses
- Bush size: tall
- Bush height, cm: up to 200
- Stem: not thick, knotty
- Leaves: small, serrated
Among all varieties of tomatoes, there are varieties that attract primarily by their name. One such species is Barry's Crazy Cherries. Another name is Cherry Crazy Berries. The unusual name is not the only plus of this variety. We will consider its features in more detail below.
Description of the variety
Crazy Cherries Barry was bred by the world famous American breeder Brad Gates in the Wild Boar Warm company. The plant belongs to the indeterminate varieties. The bushes are high, reaching two meters. The stems are knotty, but they do not differ in thickness. The foliage is small, jagged, its shade is light green. On each bush, from 8 to 10 brushes with tomatoes are formed.
The main qualities of the fruit
Berries of the Crazy Barry Cherries look pretty interesting. While they are just ripening, the color will be milky white. Having reached full ripeness, the fruits will turn yellowish. Let's look at other features of tomatoes:
it is cherry in size, the weight of one copy will be from 10 to 15 grams;
oval shape, the nose may or may not be present;
in one brush, up to 50 yellow fruits ripen at the same time, while the brushes resemble a grapevine;
the skin of the berries is thin, but it is not prone to cracking;
the pulp is juicy, fleshy, firm;
harvested berries are perfectly transported, at home they lie for up to 30 days.
Taste characteristics
The Crazy Barry Cherries are very sweet to taste. At the same time, they have subtle spicy notes, which are most pronounced in the aftertaste. Tomatoes can be used for canning, but they are generally enjoyed fresh. Compact berries look great as a decoration for various dishes.
Ripening and fruiting
The culture belongs to the mid-season group. And also it differs in extended fruiting.
Yield
Crazy Barry cherries are considered to be a high-yielding variety. As a rule, at least 2.5 kg of berries are removed from the bush.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
For planting in open ground to take place without problems, you need to properly plant the seeds for seedlings. This should be done 60 or 65 days before the intended transfer to a permanent place. Basically, they are sowing seeds in March.
The seed must be disinfected and soaked. The container is also disinfected. In order for the seeds to sprout well, they need a nutritious loose substrate, as well as stable lighting. It is worth noting that Barry's Crazy Cherries sprout a little later than other varieties. On average, he needs 10 days to form shoots.
At the beginning of summer, ready-made and hardened seedlings are transferred to a permanent place. You can grow Crazy Barry Cherries both outdoors and in greenhouses.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener will be able to harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
Planting should not thicken, therefore 4 plants per 1 square meter is the maximum. The distance between the holes and rows is made the same as for other tall indeterminate varieties.
Growing and care
Crazy Barry cherries are definitely not for a beginner, because to get a decent harvest, you will have to try. The first thing worth noting is the need for regular watering. It is necessary to irrigate tomatoes with a warm liquid, preferably rain. The plant loves moisture very much, so watering should be carried out at least 2 times a week. If the region is dry, it is best to give water every other day. After watering, you need to wait a couple of hours, and then loosen the ground.
If there are a lot of weeds on the site, the plants will slow down their growth. In addition, weeds attract pests. It is necessary to get rid of them by the weeding method. And in order for new weeds to grow more slowly, the soil surface should be mulched. For this, it is suggested to use straw or sawdust.
You need to feed Barry's Crazy Cherries twice a month. In this case, the best choice would be the alternation of organics and minerals. Poultry droppings or mullein are always diluted with water, the first in a ratio of 1: 20, the second - 1: 10. Herbal infusions will also give strength to the tomatoes. Mineral mixtures are best purchased at gardening stores. The formulations contain everything you need. When diluting them with water, you should strictly adhere to the instructions. Top dressing is carried out only by root, it is not recommended to spray the foliage.
The most plentiful harvest Crazy Barry cherries give if the bush is formed into three trunks. In this case, it is important to clean up the stepsons. It is necessary to cut off the processes from the very early morning, so that the rising sun heals the wounds faster. Removal of stepchildren is also carried out in dosage. You can't cut everything off at once. Among other things, Barry's Crazy Cherries tomatoes will have to be tied up. The support for the tomato bush is installed at the planting stage. Sometimes you have to tie up not only the bush itself, but also its bunches.
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.
Review overview
Gardeners are enthusiastic about Barry's Crazy Cherries. After all, you can not only pamper yourself with beautiful and even fruits of yellow color, but also surprise your neighbors and friends. The variety is decorative, looks beautiful both outdoors and in the greenhouse. Summer residents also noted the excellent taste of tomatoes. And also Crazy Cherries Barry rarely gets sick. Those ailments that usually affect tomatoes bypass him.
The disadvantage of this variety is definitely not easy care. To get a crop that meets the declared characteristics, gardeners put a lot of effort. But the result is worth it.