Cherry red tomato

Tomato variety Red cherry is a fairly common vegetable crop cultivated in various regions of the country. This variety attracted the attention of summer residents not only due to its excellent taste, but also due to other positive characteristics. The vegetable is grown on the basis of film greenhouses or in open areas.

Tall plants grow in height from 1 to 2 m. The type of growth is indeterminate. Semi-spreading bushes. The green mass is sparse, the branching is medium. The size of the leaves is small, the color is rich, dark green. Weak corrugation is observed, without stipules. If you properly care for the plantation and create comfortable conditions for it, the bushes can grow above 2 m.

Inflorescences are intermediate. The first is formed over 8 or 9 sheets, and the rest are found every 3 sheets.

Be sure to install strong supports so that long shoots do not break under the weight of vegetables or from strong gusts of wind. Thanks to simple agricultural techniques, even novice gardeners can cope with the cultivation of vegetables. Ripe vegetables are used for canning or fresh consumption.

Ripe tomatoes turn bright scarlet. Dimensions - cherry, weight from 15 to 20 g. Shape - large. On one fruit cluster, from 20 to 40 small tomatoes ripen at the same time.

The pulp is juicy and moderately dense. The number of nests is 2-3. Tomatoes are covered with a glossy thin skin. Smooth skin does not crack at high or low temperatures.

Inflorescences are intermediate.

Harvesting is carried out at any of the stages of maturity, depending on the purpose of using the vegetables. Even at the first stage, some summer residents are engaged in harvesting fruits. Green tomatoes are used for canning.

Most often harvested fully ripe tomatoes are great for salads and other cold dishes, including snacks. Brown tomatoes are pickled or pickled in barrels. Green or pinkish tomatoes have a specific taste, so not everyone will like them.

One of the advantages of the Cherry red variety is its remarkable gastronomic qualities. The taste is sweet, delicate, without sourness.

The fruit crop has an early ripening period, which ranges from 95 to 102 days.

The yield indicator is high. From one plant get from 1 to 2 kg of vegetables. Marketability and transportability are low, which is why this variety is not grown commercially. The resulting crop is stored in dense cardboard boxes or boxes - this way their shelf life increases. It is advisable to cover the container with paper or cardboard, this is necessary to prevent rotting.

Planting of seed begins at the end of March or in the first half of April. Before starting work, you need to select and process the seeds. They are dipped in a weak salt solution and left in it for 5-8 minutes. Those seeds that rise to the surface are immediately thrown away. They are not suitable for germinating seedlings.

For planting in the ground, you need to prepare separate pots. Use warm water for humidification. They make holes in the ground 1-2 cm deep. 1-2 seeds are placed in each of them.The container is covered with a strong film and transferred to a room with high temperatures.

When cultivating seedlings in open ground, planting is carried out in the second half of May or at the beginning of June, Night frosts should be completely avoided. The selected area is prepared. The earth is fed with nutrients and dug up so that the top layer is loose and light.

When planting seedlings, a gap of 65–70 cm is left between the plants. A portion of fertilizer is added to each hole and watered with warm water. Only then can you start planting young plants.

Plant care includes shaping, pinching, and garter. Formation into 1 stem is recommended. Tomatoes need regular and stable irrigation, but they are not irrigated for the first 5–10 days. As soon as the bushes adapt to a new place, irrigation is performed 2-3 times a week. In hot and dry weather, the soil is moistened more often. The lack of moisture affects not only the plants, but also the taste of the fruit.

After each irrigation, the area should be loosened so that a coarse dry crust does not form on the surface. It will also get rid of weeds. They loosen the soil to a depth of 10–12 cm. So the root system will receive a sufficient amount of oxygen.

A good harvest cannot be obtained without the use of fertilizers. Many summer residents use bird droppings. This is an affordable and effective top dressing that is rich in useful microelements. Organic matter must be diluted before fertilizing. For 10 liters of water, approximately 450 g of manure is used. Tomatoes need a lot of nutrients not only during fruiting, but also during the active growth phase, as well as during flowering.

The Cherry red variety cannot boast of strong immunity. It is often attacked by dangerous insects. Also, bushes often suffer from common diseases. In order not to endanger tomatoes, you need to follow simple preventive measures.

Even if tomatoes are grown in greenhouses, they can suffer from diseases that occur in outdoor areas. Tomatoes are often subject to late blight. Low temperature and excessive humidity contribute to its appearance.

Spider mites feed on plant sap. These pests are found both in greenhouses and outdoors. Insects take useful trace elements from the bushes, which is why the leaves begin to dry out and gradually fall off. This type of parasite loves dry air, so they begin to multiply actively if the plantation is rarely watered. To protect and get rid of tomatoes from the tick, you need to treat the plants with Fitoverm.

Experienced summer residents share their impressions of the Red Cherry variety. Many of them speak positively about him, noting numerous qualities. Some gardeners are attracted by the neat appearance of the fruit and the high gastronomic quality. Others chose this variety because of its simplicity in cultivation and decorativeness. Since tomatoes can be grown on different sites, gardeners in different regions of the country have the opportunity to feast on bright and juicy vegetables.

There are also negative responses, albeit in small numbers. The main disadvantage is the short storage period of the crop. Also, some gardeners talk about the high sensitivity of Red Cherry to moisture and soil composition. Almost all gardeners agreed that with proper care, high yields can be achieved without problems in any climatic zone.