Sweet cherry tomato description
Every year, gardeners are faced with the question of which tomato to choose. The Sweet Cherry tomato has become especially popular lately. This variety appeared on the territory of the Russian Federation relatively recently; it prefers a warm climate for germination. Today Sweet Cherry is one of the most popular hybrids, famous for its excellent yield and, of course, delicious fruits.
Characteristics and description of Sweet Cherry tomato
Characteristics of the variety
According to the description, Sweet Cherry f1 are tomatoes belonging to the category of fast ripening, 75 days pass from the day of planting to the moment of harvest. This variety has fairly strong bushes and strong ovaries. The variety is not a standard type. In the ripening season, the bush looks elegant thanks to its foliage. For this plant received the name "Candy tree". F1 tomatoes can be grown both in greenhouses and in soil under plastic.
The f1 variety is known for its unpretentiousness and excellent taste. It is resistant to many diseases and pests.
The bush is famous for its delicious miniature tomatoes, which are in high demand in stores. This is a hybrid capable of producing a bountiful harvest in all conditions and regions. And most importantly, it can be grown even on a balcony or window.
The leaves are dark green, the structure is smooth. The barrel is not fragile.
Description of the fetus
All fruits are formed into a large cluster, from 33 to 55 tomatoes ripen on each. Tomatoes are ball-shaped, even, bright red, sometimes yellow or orange.
They are quite pleasant to the taste, with a slight hint of sweetness, delicate in structure, but dense. In general, the sugar and dry matter content can be up to 12%. The fruits ripen together - they are harvested with brushes. The fruit can weigh from 15 to 35 g. After harvesting, the fruits are stored for a long time.
Positive and negative sides
The advantages of growing a variety:
- excellent taste;
- stable immunity to various diseases;
- rapid maturation;
- long fruiting period.
The disadvantages include a low yield percentage compared to other representatives of dwarf tomatoes.
Growing features
The plant is best grown in a greenhouse
The variety is classified as ultra-ripe, therefore, the seedling process can be carried out in early March or April. The seeds of such fruits sprout almost all, all the seedlings are even, beautiful without any defects and mutations. The cultivation of this species does not require certain knowledge and much attention.
Growing tomatoes is carried out only in greenhouses or under a film covering. A distance of 50 cm is maintained between the bushes, since the plant has a large root system. The distance between the beds is at least 68 cm. Since the tomato bushes grow large, they must be constantly tied up and pinched.
Care
It is recommended to carry out the picking process only after the first real sheet appears. In order for all seeds to germinate well, it is necessary to maintain an optimal temperature - from 20 ° C to 26 ° C.
This type of tomato requires constant watering and feeding. Top dressing should be alternated with each other: first comes mineral, then organic, the last one is complex (1-2 times a week).
Conclusion
Cherry tomatoes are a popular variety that doesn't require much grooming. The main thing is to water, fertilize and garter on time. It is important to pick the fruits on time so that the next ones can form and ripen as early as possible. It is permissible to grow a vegetable only in greenhouses or at home, then the tomatoes will definitely have a sweet aftertaste.
Sweet Cherry is an ideal variety even for novice gardeners.