Cherry tomatoes: description with photos, varieties, cultivation, care, reviews

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Tomatoes are very popular among Russian gardeners. In the last few years, cherry tomatoes have become increasingly popular. They are distinguished by an abundance of small-sized fruits - rarely larger than a plum. Such varieties are superior to ordinary tomatoes in many respects: they can better withstand temperature changes, have excellent immunity, and high productivity.

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For the first time, a similar breed appeared on Russian beds in the late 80s of the last century, but still not all summer residents know what exactly to look for when choosing a similar variety. We decided to talk in detail about the most popular varieties of this type of tomato and developed a rating of the best cherry varieties. When choosing breeds, we relied mainly on user reviews, so the review included not only the most popular, but also the most durable and versatile varieties of this vegetable.

Most cherry trees are hybrids. In this regard, they feel quite comfortable in any climatic conditions. They are not afraid of drought, since the plants accumulate a sufficient amount of moisture and use it as needed. The crop grows in clusters, and up to 22 fruits can form on one. There is no particular difference in terms of ripening compared to conventional tomatoes - cherry tomatoes can be early, mid-ripening and late. They can be grown in pots, greenhouses, greenhouses, and in open ground.

History of appearance

Today, cherry tomatoes are wildly popular, but until 1980 little was known about them. Scientists were able to determine that the original varieties appeared in the Andes; over time, the inhabitants of what is now Mexico learned to grow this crop.

The first tomato trees grew in the wild in small isolated groups, but in the 15th century, on the territory of modern America, Europeans learned to grow tomatoes of different tastes and with different sizes of fruits. These included cherry tomatoes.

To this day, no one knows who brought cherry tomatoes from America to Europe. Many historians are inclined to believe that these were representatives of Columbus's expedition. The first mentions in European works date back to 1623.

Two places immediately laid claim to the harvest of small tomatoes in Europe: Israel and the Greek island of Santorini. The opinions of scientists are divided; some believe that tomatoes could not have been brought from America, but were bred by breeders from Israel. Others claim that the island of Santorini is an excellent option for growing cherry tomatoes and is where the plant originated.

Despite this, historians agree on one thing - until 1980, few people knew about the plant, and tomatoes were grown locally in various European countries. The development of cherry tomatoes began with a wealthy realtor in England, who dreamed of filling all his stores with tasty, juicy, and most importantly, presentable tomatoes.

Scientists in Israel received an order from him and began to improve cherry tomatoes. They managed to make the fruits sweeter. We figured out how best to store tomatoes and created special methods for a more organized process of growing cherry tomatoes. Miniature tomatoes immediately gained popularity among vegetable lovers, and are still used today.

Main characteristics and appearance of Cherry tomatoes

Almost all varieties are hybrids. They perfectly tolerate sudden temperature changes and climate change. Plants can retain and use accumulated moisture for a long time, especially if left without watering.

By size, bushes are divided into three main types: low-growing, medium-growing and tall. The fruits are collected in clusters. Up to 22 tomatoes can grow on 1 cyst at once. They ripen at the same time, so the entire crop is cut off.

Cherries do not differ in terms of ripening from ordinary tomatoes; they also come in early, medium and late. Feature - tomatoes are characterized by an extended ripening period, so the first harvest is obtained only in mid-summer.

Plants can be grown both in a greenhouse and in open soil. Everything directly depends on the growing region and the type of cherry. In recent years, scientists have been able to create types of tomatoes that can be grown on your balcony without hassle. The taste of the fruit is excellent, many varieties have a sweet, characteristic taste of tomatoes, some have a bitter aftertaste.

Tall

Seeds of different cherry tomatoes are available for sale - both miniature and giant. The choice depends on the customer's preferences. In most cases, the height will require insurance in the form of a support for tying the bush.

Greenfinch

The variety belongs to the mid-season variety and is intended for cultivation in greenhouse conditions. “Cherry” is round, small, yellowish-green in color, with a dense peel and a delicate taste of the pulp.

Gold bead F1

Domestic natural product, tall bushes with small, orange-yellow fruits. Sweet variety; The taste is not spoiled by the presence of a dense peel.

Mariska F1

Early ripening cherries bred by Russian breeders. The shape of the fruit is round, medium, the color of the peel is soft pink. Hardy, not afraid of disease.

Cherry pink

Full compliance with the name of the variety: small, neat “cherries” grow on cuttings, are medium in size and have a harmonious, sweet-sour taste.

Bunch Ildi

These cherries are from afar, they were invented and bred by foreign botanists. The yellow spherical berries are distinguished by the density of the ovary (up to 100 pieces on one cluster) and the piquant, spicy taste of the pulp.

Growing methods

There are two main methods of growing: hanging and seedlings. Each of them has certain advantages and disadvantages.

Hanging method

In order for a cherry tomato bush to be grown using this method, the variety must have these characteristics:

The presence of long branches and the absence of stepsons.
Flexible branches that will not break under the weight of tomatoes.

Such varieties are immediately planted in flower pots, which are used for hanging on open terraces and balconies. Sowing is carried out in early May. Tomatoes will ripen until the coldest weather, so after summer they are brought indoors, and the plants bear fruit as before, but not as abundantly as in the hot season of the year.

For the hanging method, take only self-pollinating varieties.

Seedling method

This method of growing cherry tomatoes helps to grow any variety of plant, regardless of branching, ripening period and yield. The seedling method involves growing plant sprouts in separate pots and then transplanting the tomato into open soil or a greenhouse.

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Sweet tooth

An early ripening variety of cherry tomatoes. The bush is tall, grows up to 2 meters. The tomatoes are small, weighing on average 20 g. Bright red, round fruits with a pleasant sweet taste. The bush produces a good harvest and is resistant to many tomato diseases.

For this cherry variety, a garter to a support is necessary, since the stem reaches a considerable length.

Cherry black

A cherry variety with fruits colored in an interesting brown-purple color. The bushes of this variety are very fruitful and perform well in open ground. One bunch can consist of 25 tomatoes. One cherry tomato weighs about 20 g , perfect for any type of dish.

We invite you to watch a video about the Cherry black cherry tomato variety:

Duckling

Early ripening yellow fruits. They have a round shape with a sharp nose, weighing up to 25-55 g. Yellow cherry tomatoes have good immunity and high yield.

Sweet cherry

Small-fruited cherry tomatoes are resistant to bad weather and plant diseases. Miniature tomatoes of pink-lingonberry color, weighing 15-20 g. This variety gives a good harvest; one square meter can yield up to 8 kg of excellent quality cherry tomatoes . Grows well in open ground.

Features of agricultural technology

Cherry tomatoes are one of those plants that, without proper planting and care, will not be able to produce a rich harvest, so the gardener should adhere to the basic rules and advice regarding agricultural technology for growing this crop.

Find out from the video what to do to fully ripen a bunch of cherry tomatoes, what agricultural technology to use:

Growing seedlings

Quick and competent preparation of seedlings is the key to a high-quality and juicy crop harvest. For seedlings, cherry seeds are placed in the ground in March.

Basic rules for the growth of healthy seedlings:

Place planting material only in nutritious and breathable soil.
To ensure seedlings grow at the same time, cover the seed pots with glass.
Read more about how to properly germinate seeds here.

The temperature in a greenhouse with seedlings should be at least +27 Celsius.
Seedlings should be illuminated; if there is not enough natural light, use phytolamps.
Prepare the planting site in open soil or greenhouse in time.

Substrate for seedlings

The soil for this type of tomato must be fertile, and this applies not only to pots of seedlings, but also to open soil. To improve it, add nutritional supplements. The easiest option is to go to the store and buy a suitable mixture, but it is better to make it at home with your own hands.

The cherry mixture consists of:

turf soil;
soil from the garden;
peat;
sand.

Be sure to disinfect the substrate for planting the planting material. Use a weak solution of potassium permanganate or put the soil in the oven for a quarter of an hour.

Features and timing of planting

So that you can enjoy cherry fruits in the first days of summer, plant the seed in the soil in the last week of February or early March.

Plant tomatoes in 12 cm containers, do not forget to provide shelter. 5 days after planting, the seedlings will begin to hatch; remove the glass. When 2 plates appear on the seedlings, carefully pick the plants into different cups. Cherry tomatoes grow in separate pots until transplanted to the main location.

Make holes in the cups in advance so that excess water drains and does not linger in the soil.

Planting seedlings in open ground

Fully formed seedlings look like this: green leaves, height about 0.2 m, stem thick and strong. You cannot immediately transplant seedlings into indoor or open ground, otherwise the plant will not withstand the climate and weather and will die.

Carry out hardening 10 days before transplanting seedlings. At first, the sprouts are taken out into the fresh air for about 2 hours, then the amount of time is increased and on the 8-9th day they can be left overnight.

Dig holes in open ground and place a small portion of wood ash in them, water and plant seedlings. After this, cover the sprouts with soil and tamp it down a little. If the climate in your area has returned to normal, you can mulch the sprouts. To do this, use straw, hay or dried grass.

Mulch protects plants from weeds; it also helps retain moisture in the soil longer and prevents the formation of a dry crust on the top layer of soil.

Transplant the seedlings on a cloudy rainy day, or better yet, in the evening. This method will help the plants establish themselves faster and better in the ground.

This video talks about the experience of growing cherry tomatoes in open ground:

The best varieties of cherry tomatoes: top 25 most popular

Note! The list of the best cherry tomatoes was prepared based on the degree of popularity of the names of varieties and hybrids, analysis of reviews from experienced gardeners, as well as the personal opinion of the author.

The most popular and best varieties of cherry tomatoes can be called ( alphabetically ):

By the way! The most common cherry varieties are the following (in order of popularity): Balcony Miracle, Little Red Riding Hood and Chio-chio-san.
- three main hits. Next in popularity are Honey Drop, Pinocchio, Red and Yellow Cherries, Vera, Ira, Rose, Porpora, Geranium Kiss (Geranium kiss), Cranberries in Sugar, Paints, etc.

Balcony miracle

Early ripening variety. It begins to bear fruit 100 days after germination (according to other sources, after 90).
The plant is determinate, standard, 30-40 cm high. Does not require staking or pinching.
For growing in open ground, as well as on a windowsill or balcony.
The fruits are round, smooth, red. Looks like cherries.
Weight - about 15 grams (according to other sources - 20-30 grams).
Productivity - 4-5 kg per sq.m (according to other sources - 3.5-4.5 kg).
Wonderful sweet taste and aroma. For fresh consumption and canning.
Resistant to late blight.

By the way!
There is a similar variety with lemon-yellow fruits.
Read also: Digging up raspberries for replanting in the fall correctly - time to replant

Blossam F1

Early hybrid (90-100 days from germination to fruit harvest).
The plant is determinate (with limited growth), hybrid. There are 20 fruits in long clusters.
For growing in open ground with a garter to stakes.
The fruits are round, beautiful, red, glossy. Number of nests - 2.
Weight - 20-25 grams.
Productivity - 2.5-3.0 kg per sq.m.
Sugar fruits (sweet).
Children love cherry tomatoes; they are a wonderful decoration for holiday tables, everyday dishes and canned assorted dishes.
Resistant to the main tomato diseases: nematode, verticillium and fusarium.

Bonsai

Ultra-early ripening variety (85-90 days from germination to fruiting).
The plant is determinate, standard, dwarf (20-30 cm). Does not require gartering or pinching. The first inflorescence is laid above the 5-6th leaf, then after 1 leaf (or even without separation by a leaf).
Recommended for growing on balconies, windowsills, and hanging flowerpots. Plants are planted in flower pots with a soil volume of 1.5-2.0 liters.
The fruits are round, red. Number of nests - 2.
Weight - 20-25 g.
Productivity - up to 0.5-1 kg per plant.
High taste qualities.

Vera F1

Super early hybrid. From germination to the first harvest of fruits it takes about 90 days.
The plant is indeterminate, powerful, characterized by rapid growth in height, compact arrangement of leaves, due to which it is easy to form. The first inflorescence is formed after the 9th node, the subsequent ones - after 2-3 nodes. Fruit clusters are simple, with 15-20 fruits arranged compactly.
The fruits are fantastically beautiful, obovate in shape, with a tiny “nose” or with some retraction, densely red in color, without a green spot at the stalk.
Weight -30 g.
Productivity - up to 15-18 kg per sq.m.
Sweet, fragrant, thick-walled and pleasant to taste, both fresh and canned.
Resistant to fusarium, verticillium, root-knot nematodes.

Cherry black

Early ripening variety, 112 days from germination to fruiting (according to other sources, 100-105 days).
The plant is indeterminate (with unlimited growth), more than 2 m high. Form into one stem, removing all the “stepchildren”. When the 5th inflorescence is formed, the lower leaves begin to be removed 2-3 per week. After the formation of 8-10 brushes, the shoot is pinched, leaving 2 leaves above the last brush.
For cultivation in film greenhouses.
The fruits are round, brown in color (purple-brown). The number of nests is 2-3.
Weight - 18-20 grams.
Excellent dessert taste, cherry tomatoes are very sweet and juicy, with a bright, pleasant aroma.
For preparing fresh salads, delicious appetizers and colorful canned assorted dishes.
Productivity - 3.5 kg per sq.m (according to other sources, 6.5-7 kg).

Cherry yellow

Early ripening variety (92-96 days from germination to fruiting).
The plant is indeterminate, semi-spreading, medium-branched, medium-leaved, more than 2 meters high. Form into one stem, removing all the “stepchildren”. The first inflorescence is laid above the 8-9 leaf, the subsequent ones - after 3 leaves. A long raceme with 20-40 fruits gives the plants a special decorative appearance.
For cultivation in film greenhouses and open ground (with a garter to stakes).
The fruits are round, smooth, and yellow in color.
Weight - 15-20 g.
Productivity - 1.0-2.0 kg per plant.
Excellent sweet taste.
Universal use: for fresh consumption, also suitable for canning with brushes.
Susceptible to TMV and fusarium, highly susceptible to cladosporiosis.

Cherry red

Early ripening variety (95-100 days from germination to fruiting).
The plant is indeterminate, semi-spreading, medium-branched, medium-leaved, tall (more than 200 cm). After planting, the plant is formed into one stem, removing all the “stepchildren”. The first inflorescence is laid above the 8-9 leaf, the subsequent ones - after 3 leaves. A long raceme with 20-40 fruits gives the plants a special decorative appearance.
For cultivation in film greenhouses and open ground (with a garter to stakes).
The fruits are round in shape and bright red in color. Number of nests 2-3.
Weight - 15-20 g.
Productivity - 1.0-2.0 kg per plant.
Excellent sweet taste.
Susceptible to TMV and fusarium, highly susceptible to cladosporiosis.

Ira F1

Early ripening hybrid. From sunrise to the ripening of the first fruits 90-95 days.
The plant is indeterminate. There are up to 35 fruits in a brush; harvesting is done with brushes or individual fruits.
Recommended for cultivation in protected ground; cultivation in open ground on a trellis is possible.
The fruits are ovoid, with a pointed apex, deep red,
Weight - 30-35 grams.
Productivity - up to 15 kg per square meter (according to other sources, up to 5.4 kg).
The fruits have a unique taste, both fresh and canned.
Resistant to verticillium, fusarium and root-knot nematodes.

Cranberries in sugar

Early ripening variety.
The plant is determinate, standard, 25-35 centimeters high, does not require shaping or staking.
For growing in open ground, film greenhouses and indoor conditions (on a windowsill or balcony).
The fruits are small, round, sweet, dark red. The number of nests is 2-3.
Weight - 15 grams.
Productivity - 2.3-2.8 kg per sq.m.
The fruits are tasty, juicy, sweet, ideal for preparing salads and whole-fruit canning.
Resistant to late blight and adverse weather conditions.

F1 paints

Early ripening hybrid. From germination to the beginning of ripening 95 days.
The plant is indeterminate. The first inflorescence forms above the 9th leaf, forming about 20 or more fruits in the cluster, depending on the structure - simple or complex.
The fruits are round, two-chambered, richly yellow in biological ripeness, without a spot at the stalk.
Weight - 20-25 g.
Productivity - 3 kg per plant.
Excellent taste, with uniform pulp density.
Resistant to tomato mosaic virus, fusarium, cladosporiosis and verticillium.

Little Red Riding Hood

Early ripening variety. From germination to the beginning of fruiting 85-90 days.
The plant is determinate, standard, 40-60 cm high. Does not require formation.
Recommended for open ground, film greenhouses, balconies and window sills.
The fruit is round, smooth, red. The number of nests is 2-3.
Productivity - 2-3 kg per square meter. meters.
Weight - 15-20 grams.
The taste is excellent, sweet, juicy. Suitable for salads and whole fruit canning.
Resistant to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt, and tobacco mosaic virus.

Lyuba F1

Early ripening hybrid. From germination to the beginning of ripening about 95 days.
The plant is indeterminate. The first brush is formed above the 9th sheet. 15-20 fruits are formed on one brush,
The fruits are round in shape, deep red in color,
Weight - about 30 g.
Productivity - 12-15 kg per sq.m.
The fruits have excellent taste and retain good presentation and taste for a long time. Recommended for fresh and canned consumption.
Resistant to tomato mosaic virus and tomato disease complex.

Honey drop

Mid-early variety (from germination to fruiting 100-110 days).
The plant is indeterminate, tall, above 2 meters. Gartering and shaping are required.
For cultivation in open ground and film greenhouses.
The fruits are drop-shaped, smooth, honey-colored.
Weight - up to 30 g (average 10-15 grams).
Productivity - up to 5 kg per square meter. m.
Pleasant sweetish taste, with a delicate tomato aroma.
Universal purpose: for preparing delicious and bright fresh salads, pickles, marinades, delicious snacks and canapés.

Honey candy F1

Early ripening hybrid (100-105 days).
The plant is determinate, medium-sized, up to 1 meter high, with weak foliage. The first inflorescence is laid above the 8-9 leaf, the subsequent ones - after 1-2 leaves. On the main stem, 5-6 simple or intermediate clusters are formed, consisting of 14-28 fruits in each.
The fruits are elongated-oval, bright yellow. Number of nests - 2.
Weight - 15-20 g.
Productivity - 4-6 kg per sq.m.
The fruits are dense, sweet, with a high content of dry matter and sugars. Intended for fresh consumption, for drying and freezing, whole-fruit canning, both separately and as an assortment with red cherry tomatoes.
Fruits abundantly, amicably and for a long time.

Pinocchio

Mid-season variety. 105-110 days from germination to fruiting.
The plant is determinate, standard, compact, 20-35 cm high.
Recommended for growing on a windowsill indoors, on a balcony or in open ground.
The fruit is flat-round, smooth, red. The number of nests is 2-3.
Weight - 15-20 g.
Productivity - 1-1.5 kg per plant.
The taste is good or excellent. Universal purpose.

Porpora F1

Ultra early hybrid.
The plant is indeterminate, compact, well leafy. 13-15 fetuses are formed on the cyst.
For greenhouses and open ground.
The fruits are shaped like perfectly round red-purple balls.
Weight - 25 grams.
Resistant to temperature fluctuations, verticillium wilt, fusarium, tomato mosaic virus, nematode and tomato spotted wilt virus.
The fruits have a high shelf life.

Geranium Kiss (Geranium kiss)

Early ripening variety, 90-95 days from germination to fruiting,
The plant is determinate, highly branched, rapidly developing. It has characteristic “potato” leaves.
The raceme is complex, highly branched, consisting of 50-60 flowers. The brushes form huge beard bouquets with a mass of simultaneously blooming flowers.
The fruits are oval-shaped with a spout, dense, shiny, red.
Weight - up to 30-35 g.
Fruits of dessert taste.
Universal purpose: for fresh consumption, also excellent for canning whole fruits.

Button

Early ripening variety.
The plant is determinate, standard, 50-60 cm high.
For open ground and film greenhouses. Also suitable for growing in pots at home (on a balcony or windowsill).
The fruit is round, smooth, red. The number of nests is 2-3.
Weight - 10-15 grams.
Productivity - 4.0-4.5 kg per sq.m.
Very sweet and aromatic, excellent taste.
Ideal for home cooking, preparing and decorating salads, for baby and diet food, as well as whole-fruit canning.
Resistant to verticillium wilt and fusarium wilt.

Rose F1

Early ripening hybrid. From germination to ripening - 90-95 days.
The plant is determinate, compact, with weak foliage. The first inflorescence is laid over 4–5 leaves, the subsequent ones after 1–2 leaves. 8–12 fruits are formed in a cluster; harvesting is done with brushes or individual fruits.
The fruits are round in shape with a “spout”, intense pink-raspberry color. Number of nests - 2.
Weight - 30–35 grams.
Productivity - 10–12 kg per sq.m (in a greenhouse), 7–8 kg per sq.m. (in open ground).
High taste qualities.
Stress-resistant. Resistant to tomato mosaic virus, verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt, blossom end rot, cladosporiosis, and late blight.

Date yellow

Mid-late variety.
The plant is semi-determinate, 90-150 cm high, sparsely leafed, the raceme contains 6-8 fruits.
For growing in greenhouses and greenhouses, as well as in open ground (in the south).
The fruits are elongated, oval, with a pointed tip, yellow.
Weight - 20 grams.
The fruits are similar in shape and sweetness to dates. The pulp is dense and sugary.
Universal purpose: for salads and canning.

Date red

Mid-late variety.
The plant is semi-determinate, 90-150 cm high, sparsely leafed, the raceme contains 6-8 fruits.
For growing in greenhouses and greenhouses, as well as in open ground (in the south).
The fruits are elongated, oval, with a pointed tip, red.
Weight - 20 grams.
The fruits are similar in shape and sweetness to dates. The pulp is dense and sugary.
Universal purpose: for salads and canning.

Black bunch F1

Early ripening hybrid.
The plant is indeterminate, about 1.5 meters high.
For open and closed ground.
The fruits are plum-shaped, with a richly dark (black, blue) peel.
Weight - 35-70 g (average - 45 grams).
The fruits have a pleasant aroma and a plum aftertaste (fruit-plum taste).

Note! The pigment appears in the skin under the influence of sunlight at an early stage of ripening. With insufficient sunlight (in greenhouse conditions), the surface of the fruit is less saturated with black color.

Black chocolate

Mid-season variety
The plant is indeterminate, tall, requires shaping and staking. There are 10-12 pieces on a brush.
For film greenhouses.
Cherry fruits are round, uniformly brown in color with a green spot at the stalk. Number of nests - 2.
Weight - 20-28 g.
Productivity - 4.7 kg per sq.m.
Sweet, with fruity cherry flavor.
Salad purpose: for fresh consumption.

Cio-chio-san

Mid-season variety (110-120 days from germination to fruiting).
The plant is indeterminate (with unlimited growth), medium-sized, medium-branched, medium-leafed. The first inflorescence is laid above the 9th leaf, the subsequent ones - after 3 leaves. A huge branched cluster produces 50 or more fruits.
For film greenhouses and open ground with a garter to stakes.
The fruits are plum-shaped (egg-shaped), pink.
Weight - 30-40 g.
Productivity - 4.0 kg per plant (or 7.8 kg m2).
The fruits have an excellent dessert taste.
Recommended for preparing salads and canning whole fruits.
Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus.

Chocolate F1

Mid-season hybrid (115-120 days).
The plant is indeterminate, 1.8-2 m high, requires staking and shaping. The clusters are simple, long, containing 9-11 fruits.
For open ground and film shelters.
The fruits are elongated plum-shaped, brown with dark green stripes.
Weight - 30-40 g
Productivity - 6-6.2 kg per sq.m.
The fruits are juicy and sweet, with an exquisite taste.
Recommended for fresh consumption and all types of culinary processing.
Resistant to major diseases and temperature fluctuations.

Other varieties of cherry tomatoes

Naturally, now on the market you can find a huge number of, albeit slightly less well-known, but quite reliable and proven varieties of cherry tomatoes, to name just a few of them:

Abrek;
Pineapple;
Barberry;
Bunch of grapes;
Cherry pink;
Magic cascade;
A curiosity;
Kira;
Kish Mish;
Strawberry;
Red scattering;
Lycopa;
Lukoshka on the window;
Rowan beads;
Plum Drop;
Spokes;
Terek;
Unique;
Date orange;
Florida Petite (“tastes so-so, too ordinary”);
Cherry from Yuri;
Naughty.

Video: review of cherry hybrids from Semko

Perhaps, cherry tomatoes are more than worthy of every gardener having 5-10 bushes in his or her personal plot. After all, most cherry varieties are quite unpretentious in care and quite resistant to major tomato diseases. And what can we say about their taste and benefits... It’s better to try it yourself, and not store-bought ones, but grown ones yourself. Fortunately, you are now familiar with the variety of their varieties and hybrids.

Video: cherry tomatoes - the best varieties and their features

Features of care

A novice gardener will not be able to grow cherry tomatoes on his plot if he does not adhere to all the rules and recommendations for caring for plants.

Care Features:

Plants cannot tolerate drought, so they need constant, abundant watering. It is better to add water every day in the morning or late evening.
Cherry tomatoes are spreading, so maintain the required distance between seedlings. It is better that it is at least 1 m, then the plants will be able to receive sufficient light and heat.
If you don't add enough water, the tomatoes will develop brown cracks. If, on the contrary, there is a lot of moisture, then the fruits crack and become too watery.
Do not give up supports, they will help keep the crop safe and sound, and the branches will not fall on the soil.
Mulch the ground. If the fruits fall, they will not get dirty, and the earth will not overheat and dry out.
Harvest when it is fully ripe, otherwise you will end up with tasteless tomatoes.

Prevention of diseases and pests

Almost all varieties are hybrids, and scientists specially created them with strong immunity. However, some diseases can be found on plants, such as:

Mosaic tomato. The main symptoms: the plant breaks and all the beds die before our eyes.
Late blight. To combat the disease, the crop is sprayed with chemicals.
Cracking of fruits. Plants receive too much water and should be reduced.

Gardeners use a variety of means as preventive measures; Fitosporin, Actofit and Mikosan bring quick results.

As for pests, the most dangerous insect for cherry tomatoes is the mole cricket. It gnaws through the trunks of tomatoes and destroys the roots of the plant. You can try to get rid of it manually while digging up the garden, but you can use special means. You should not miss the opportunity to carry out preventive measures, otherwise you will have to save the garden bed from diseases and pests for a long time.

Harvest and storage

The fruits are picked immediately after they are fully ripened. It is at this moment that the crop has all its beneficial properties. Cherry tomatoes are very difficult to pick one fruit at a time, so gardeners pick a whole cluster. After this, the tomatoes can be torn off one at a time from the bunch.

You can pick unripe specimens and put them in a cardboard box, separating each layer from the previous one with newspaper. The box is placed in a dark place where the fruits ripen. In a cardboard box, tomatoes turn red, but their taste deteriorates. Such fruits cannot be compared with those taken only from the garden.

Recommendations for cultivation

Proven advice from summer residents will never hurt; they will help you get a big and tasty harvest:

So that you can eat fresh cherry fruits until the coldest weather, plant the rooted shoots a second time in June.
If there is not enough light and the plants begin to stretch upward, then there is a simple way to influence their growth. Take a small soft brush and brush it over the tops and leaves of the shoots from time to time. This action will slightly damage the hairs on the surface of the plant, and the tomato will begin to form much more magnificently than before, and grow upward more slowly.
Some summer residents plant this crop in iron buckets. Such seedlings are not transplanted into open ground. It is better to grow tomatoes in such containers, since it is believed that iron repels late blight fungus, and the bushes are not susceptible to disease.

Reviews from gardeners

★★★★★
Oksana, 42 years old, accountant, Yekaterinburg. I really like these small and tasty tomatoes.
2 years ago I decided to plant it in my dacha. I was very afraid that the plant would not bear fruit in our climate. A friend recommended the Red Cherry variety and claimed that it had been tested not only by her, but also by other friends. I read all the descriptions of the plant that I could find, took the plunge and bought the seeds. They sprouted well, then planted them in a greenhouse. In fact, it turned out to be an undemanding variety; the plants grew and bore fruit abundantly. ★★★★★
Kirill, 32 years old, programmer, Rostov-on-Don. My wife and I also love pickling these miniature tomatoes.
Over the past 5 years, we have been planting various varieties of cherry tomatoes on our site and experimenting with canning and various dishes. We immediately grow a couple of bushes of different varieties, but Red Cherries are a classic option, we haven’t tried anything, but we’ve been planting this one for 5 years in a row, and have never regretted it. It produces crops regularly, does not get sick, and the fruits are tasty and beautiful. Hide

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Method of growing cherry tomatoes in greenhouse conditions

It is believed that vegetables that grow in greenhouses are not very healthy. However, climatic conditions in spring do not always allow seedlings to be planted in the ground. The main requirements are:

maintaining a distance between plants, depending on the variety - from 50 to 70 cm;
periodic ventilation so that the bushes do not get sick;
loosening the earth;
installation of additional lamps when there is a lack of natural light;
heating the greenhouse in the cold season;
all varieties in a closed space are tied up.