Tomatoes “Raspberry Miracle”: series. Description of varieties, photos and reviews

History of origin and selection collections

“Raspberry miracle” is the merit of scientist Lyubov Myazina from the scientific and production association “Gardens of Russia”; she selected the variety in the 90s. XX century In 2014 the result of her work was awarded a gold medal at VDNH; since then, among summer residents and other farmers, the variety has been given another name, “Golden Raspberry Miracle.”

Photo: Seeds series 1

Photo: Seeds series 2

Photo: Seeds series 3

“Raspberry Miracle” tomatoes are usually divided into 3 series and the corresponding varieties in each; let’s look at them in more detail.

Episode 1 “Crimson Miracle”

The 1st series collection is represented by unpretentious varieties that take root in any climate. Distinguished by productivity, aftertaste of watermelon and fruit.

1. "Crimson Sunset";
2. "Raspberries";
3. "Raspberry wine";
4. "Bright Robin";
5. "Raspberry Paradise"

Photo: Representatives of the 1st series of Raspberry Miracle tomatoes

Episode 2 “Crimson Miracle”

Hybrid 2 series is characterized by the perfect taste of the fruit. The bushes are powerful, produce a good harvest, and need staking.

Photo: Representatives of the 2nd series of Raspberry Miracle tomatoes

Episode 3 “Crimson Miracle”

The productive 3 series is popular among gardeners. They are characterized by excellent fruit taste and unpretentiousness.

Photo: Representatives of the 3rd series of Raspberry Miracle tomatoes

Raspberry miracle is a tomato with good transportability. They are cultivated for mass sale or consumption.

"Bright Robin"

This is a raspberry-fruited tomato, like the rest of the originator of LLC NPO "Garden and Vegetable Garden" variety and the designation "Yarkaya Malinovka" F1 is, of course, inappropriate. The variety was entered into the register in 2015 under number 8557423

Characteristics and description

If we consider the characteristics of this variety, the one submitted by the registration center, it is impossible to find differences from the “Raspberry Wine” variety, with the exception of the registration number itself.

The description and characteristics of the two varieties are absolutely identical. Since the varieties are still very young and few vegetable growers have been able to grow both varieties and understand the differences, we can only hope that time will show which variety will remain and which will be forgotten.

The raspberry miracle tomato series has good reviews. Those vegetable growers who started growing varieties are very satisfied, first of all:

• early maturation;
• taste;
• productivity;
• large-fruited;
• resistance to diseases.

Judging by the fact that the varieties quickly entered the register and are intended for cultivation throughout the Russian Federation, including the southernmost and northernmost regions, the varieties of this series have special plasticity and the ability to adapt to environmental conditions.

In 2022, the series was replenished with new products that are not distinguished by early ripening, but are likely to win the hearts of vegetable growers:

• “Raspberry Heart” - heart-shaped;
• “Raspberry popsicle” - round;
• “Crimson Bogatyr” - flat-round;
• "Crimson Bison" - round;
• “Crimson Desirable” is flat-round.

If all these tomatoes produce round fruits, then the created “Raspberry King” also has ribbing.

What do you need to know about the variety?

The unpretentiousness of cultivation and the average ripening period are distinguished by the Raspberry Miracle. 150 days after planting the seeds, fruits appear.

Brief description and characteristics of the bush

The hybrid variety is indeterminate. The height of one non-standard bush is about 2 m. They must be tied up during the growing season to prevent fruit falling. Plants take root well in greenhouses and in open ground.

• Possibility of growing tomatoes both in greenhouses and in open ground.
• Small, but very strong and unpretentious bushes.
• Tomatoes have a strong skin, which allows the fruit to maintain its integrity during dry periods and not crack during heavy watering.
• Based on the ripening time, farmers classify “Raspberry Miracle” tomatoes as medium-late varieties (fruit ripening time is up to 150 days).

Description and characteristics of fruits

Tomatoes with excellent taste characteristics do not crack when ripe. The variety description includes the following fruit characteristics:

• bright crimson color of shiny surface;
• different shapes - there are heart-shaped, flattened, spherical, round vegetables, depending on the variety;
• slight ribbing of the dense surface;
• average weight from 200 to 700 g;
• fleshy and juicy pulp with a minimal amount of seeds;
• the number of vegetables on a bush depends on the variety;
• high percentage of dry matter and sugar;
• The yield of the variety is from 5 to 6 kg per bush.

The first harvest of tomatoes is distinguished by its heroic size (the average weight of one fruit is up to 800 g), the subsequent harvest will delight you with smaller fruits (up to 500 g each).

Tomatoes from the “Raspberry Miracle” collection tolerate transportation well and retain their original appearance for up to 90 days.

Methods of application

The raspberry miracle is eaten fresh and also used for salads and homemade preparations. Small fruits are preserved using the whole fruit method. Large tomatoes are used for mixed vegetables, juices, ketchups and purees.

The high dry matter content in the fruit has a positive effect on the taste of the “Raspberry Miracle”, which is perfectly revealed in various types of preservation.

Reviews from experienced summer residents

1. Ekaterina Alekseevna. Bryansk. I have been growing Raspberry Joy tomatoes for many years. An excellent tomato variety for daily use and winter preparations. The fruits have excellent taste and a long fresh shelf life. Caring for the variety is simple, but the plants are demanding when it comes to watering and pinching. I haven’t encountered any serious lesions or diseases, but I’m used to dealing with pests using traditional methods.
2. Boris Stepanovich. Moscow region. A couple of years ago I bought a bag of seeds from series 1 of the Raspberry Miracle, and was not disappointed. The seeds sprouted together, the seedlings grew strong and healthy. When I transplanted it into the ground, the plants quickly adapted, even though the summer was not very warm and rainy. As a result, from each bush at the end of the season I collected from 3 to 6 kilograms of excellent tomatoes with an unusual taste and aroma. The only negative is that large tomatoes are not suitable for preparations, but they are excellent for any vegetable dishes, juices and tomato paste.

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Specifics of cultivation

The Raspberry Miracle tomato variety is suitable for growing in any region of the country. In greenhouse conditions, seed planting should be carried out from mid-February to early March. It is necessary to plant “Raspberry Miracle” in open ground only after the threat of frost has passed.

Preparing and planting grains

For greater yields, it is necessary to carry out preparatory work in the fall.

Raspberry miracle seeds are germinated as follows:

1. A soil mixture is prepared using equal parts of sand, soil and humus.
2. The substrate is filled with plastic containers or bottles with the top part cut off (no more than 7 cm in height).
3. Seeds are processed by Baikal or Ecosila.
4. Approximately 20 grains are poured into each container.
5. About 2 cm of soil is poured on top, moistened and covered with film or glass, after which the greenhouse is placed in a warm place.

The containers must be covered with film, glass and placed in a warm place.

Please note that the best germination of “Raspberry Miracle” tomatoes is observed when sowing no more than 20 seeds in one container at a distance of 1 × 1 cm and to a depth of 0.5 to 0.7 cm.

The first shoots must be carefully examined: weak shoots with significant curvature of the stem should be removed, and plants that are severely stunted in growth are also usually disposed of.

Typically, picking is not done in this method of growing seedlings, but if necessary, plants are planted at a distance of 10 by 10 cm.

Rules of care

Tomatoes require good lighting - daylight is supplemented with phytolamps. The raspberry miracle germinates at temperatures of 18-25 °C during the day and 12-15 °C at night.

Seedlings require:

1. Abundant watering.
2. It is preferable to loosen the soil after each moistening of the soil.
3. It will not be superfluous to fertilize the soil (rotted manure, fermented grass, etc.) and fertilize the plants with any specialized substances (superphosphate, etc.)
4. Some tomatoes from the “Raspberry Miracle” collection are classified as indeterminate, so they require tying up the stems.
5. It is necessary to form a plant with 2-3 stems.

The procedure for transplanting into open ground

The day before placing the seedlings in the soil, they are left outside. Further agricultural activities are carried out in stages:

1. They mark the area and place pegs in place of the seedlings. Tall bushes are tied to them.
2. Dig a planting hole to a depth of 1 shovel. The optimal distance between plantings is 60 cm.
3. Mineral and organic (humus, compost) fertilizers are placed at the bottom of the pit.
4. The earthen ball of the seedling is watered, planted in the hole and covered with earth.
5. The soil is compacted a little, watered and tied up.

The culture adapts to soil conditions in 5-10 days.

Features of growing and planting the Raspberry Miracle tomato

There are no special features in growing tomatoes from the “Raspberry Miracle” series. Like all tomatoes, they are grown in seedlings. Planting time depends on the region and method of cultivation (in open ground or greenhouse). Planting of seedlings is done in ready-made soil for seedlings or a mixture of sand, humus and soil from the garden.

When planting in a common box, when the first true leaves appear, the seedlings are dived into separate cups. Caring for seedlings involves timely watering, fertilizing, and additional illumination when there is a lack of sunlight.

Seedlings are planted in a permanent location when the threat of frost has passed.

The formation of bushes can be done in 1, 2 or 3 stems. In order for the crop to ripen as quickly as possible, the first method is used. All stepsons are removed from the main stem.

When forming a bush with 2 stems, the harvest will be a little later, but its quantity will be much larger. On the main stem, all the stepsons are removed, except for one, which grows from the axil of the leaf under the first brush. It is from there that the second trunk will grow.

When forming a bush with 3 stems, a stepson is also left under the first brush and one of the strongest of the lower axils.

In a greenhouse, bushes with 1 or 2 stems are most often formed.

Scheme of formation of determinate tomatoes: a - 1 stem, b - 2 stems, c - 3 stems

Complex of care works

Gardeners recommend how to shape tomatoes from the Raspberry Miracle series so that there is a good harvest. Actions include:

• regular abundant watering with warm water. Irrigation is carried out at the roots using a drip system;
• improving soil aeration - loosen it with a hoe;
• periodic feeding. Use superphosphate granules diluted in water, wood ash, peat manure in a complex;
• tying to trellis supports throughout the growing season;
• stepsoning.

Seed germination with proper care is extended up to 10 years.

Diseases and pests of the variety

Thanks to the efforts of the manufacturer, the Raspberry Miracle tomato is highly resistant to late blight, but this does not free gardeners from the need to protect plantings from other diseases and pests. Among the most common: blossom end rot, brown and dry brown spot, mites, whiteflies, tomato moth, etc.

Prevention begins at the stage of planting seedlings, and treatment is usually carried out with specialized drugs.

Prevention involves covering the bushes with agrofibre to prevent brown spots, using saltpeter and ash when planting to prevent blossom end rot. Brown spotting is removed with copper sulfate.

Planting tomatoes

Tomato varieties are replanted 2 months after seed germination. Such seedlings have a height of about 30 cm and 5-6 fully formed leaves.

The place for planting tomatoes is chosen in the fall. Preference is given to areas where cucumbers, root crops, melons and legumes grew throughout the year. It is not recommended to plant in beds where any varieties of tomatoes, peppers, or eggplants grew.

In a greenhouse, the top layer of soil in which fungal spores and pests accumulate must be replaced. The soil is dug up and fertilized with rotted manure or compost.

Advice! Raspberry miracle tomatoes are placed on the beds in increments of 40 cm. When organizing several rows, a gap of 50 cm is left.

It is recommended to place tomatoes in a checkerboard pattern. This simplifies planting care and harvesting, and the plants receive more sunlight.

Holes are prepared in the beds to suit the size of the tomato root system. Plants are transferred with a ball of earth. Then the roots of the tomatoes are covered with soil, which is compacted and watered abundantly.

Advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid

The unpretentious, productive form is distinguished by the excellent taste of its fleshy fruits. Their commodity and transportation indicators ensure the cost-effectiveness of purchasing seeds. The fruits are resistant to cracking, and in some cases are suitable for preservation as a whole.

Many gardeners choose tomatoes from the Raspberry Miracle collection for guaranteed germination in any climate zone, high yield and taste, and relative unpretentiousness. Summer residents say resistance to late blight is an advantage of the “Raspberry Miracle”.

Disadvantages among gardeners include the likelihood of bushes breaking off due to the large number of fruits weighing up to 800g, and the unsuitability of some large representatives of the “Raspberry Miracle” for whole-fruit preservation. The main disadvantage is considered to be a gradual decrease in the average weight of fruits from harvest to harvest.

All reviews about the Raspberry Miracle note high yields and an interesting taste. Summer residents report that the size and shape of vegetables depends on the series. Many of them can preserve whole fruits, sorting them by size. Cultivators emphasize the high cost of seeds, but they pay for themselves after selling the crop.

Gardeners emphasize the long-term preservation of seed germination. Experts recommend storing the collected fruits in a refrigerator or cellar at a humidity of 80% and a temperature of +5 to +12 degrees.

Harvesting and application

Large tomatoes are harvested at the stage of milky ripeness. They ripen well, and new ovaries appear on the bushes, the remaining fruits gain weight. At the stage of blanzhe ripeness, all fruits prepared for storage are removed. Ripe tomatoes are not stored for a long time; they are consumed within a few days or used for harvesting.

Harvesting is carried out in dry weather, without tearing off the stalk for better storage. Harvest every 3-5 days. If the temperature is below +7...+8 °C, the entire crop is harvested.

Raspberry miracle is a salad group of hybrids. Juice is obtained from it, vegetable dishes and sauces are prepared, preserved in slices, and used for salads and soup dressings.