Tomato Cherry Paints F1: characteristics and description of the variety, photos, reviews

Description of the cherry tomato variety Paints

The characteristics and description of the tomato variety Paints F1, given in the State Register of the Russian Federation, allow it to be grown throughout the Russian Federation. It is suitable for cultivation both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. Cherries tolerate changes in temperature and humidity well, which is important for vegetable growers in the middle zone.

Interesting moment! There is debate among land owners about whether Cherry Krasti is a variety or a hybrid. Many argue that the varietal species has existed for a long time, but it was just copied. But both the seller and the State Register of the Russian Federation declare this tomato as a hybrid. And it should be treated as a hybrid species.

The variety is positioned as indeterminate, or unlimited in growth. However, reviews and photos of vegetable growers about the Kraski tomato indicate that the plants differ significantly in height depending on the growing conditions. In a greenhouse, the bushes grow up to 2.0-2.5 m and require staking. In the open air the bushes are much lower. Their height rarely exceeds 1.5 m. But more often it is 1.0-1.2 m.

Cherry tomato Kraski F1 is not prone to the formation of a large number of stepsons and many side shoots. The stems themselves are flexible and light green in color. Medium sized leaves. Their shape is narrow, somewhat elongated. The leaf blades have serrated edges and are dark green. The flowers are small, bright yellow, and shaped like a bell.

Cherry tomatoes ripen in dense clusters, like grapes. The first brush is placed above the 9th sheet. Then they form after 2-3 leaves to the very top of the tomato bush. In one, from 25 to 30 cherries weighing about 25 grams ripen. The fruits are smooth, round in shape. The thin, delicate skin is colored bright yellow. When fully ripe, it acquires a light orange tint and becomes as if transparent.

Advantages

Cherry tomatoes are very popular due to the fact that they have a large number of advantages, which include:

1. All of the sweetest cherry varieties grow in clusters, not singly. This makes harvesting much easier.
2. Tomato fruits do not crack or spoil, so they can be stored for a long time.
3. Cherry tomatoes are compact in size and do not require painstaking chopping when preparing snacks.
4. Tomato fruits have a fairly bright color, so they can be used not only to create dishes, but also to decorate the table.
5. Cherry tomatoes have a small root system, which allows them to be grown in small planting containers.

Characteristics of Cherry Tomato Paints

Cherry tomato Kraski is a fairly cold-resistant variety. It performs well in periods of cool weather. Does not reduce the formation of new inflorescences and ovaries, but is not frost-resistant. Requires regular watering, especially at the time of mass fruiting.

Despite the thin skin, Kraska cherry fruits are not prone to cracking. Dense pericarps have an effect. Thanks to them, the variety tolerates transportation well, is stored well in a dark and cool place, and retains its shape when canned.

The Kraski tomato variety is an early ripening variety. The first tomatoes ripen 95-100 days after emergence, or at the end of June. Fruiting is long lasting, almost throughout the summer. This is due to the formation of new brushes as the tomato grows. In one bunch, tomatoes ripen at the same time.

The yield of Kraska cherry tomato is 3 kg per bush or 12-15 kg of tomato per 1 m². The abundance of fruiting depends on the growing conditions. In a greenhouse it will be slightly higher than in open ground. Fertilizing and regular watering also have an effect. The timely collection of ripe tomatoes also plays an important role. Cutting bunches of ripened tomatoes stimulates the formation of new ovaries.

The characteristics of the Kraski tomato indicate that this is far from the dominant variety in the greenhouse. What varieties it can be combined with to obtain an excellent tomato harvest are given in the table below.

Features and benefits of growing cherry tomatoes

This variety of tomato received its name, as you may have guessed, due to its small shape, which is similar to a cherry.

By the way! Cherry tomatoes include those varieties of tomatoes whose weight ranges from 15-40 grams.

Thus, cherry tomatoes have the following advantages:

• They look and look beautiful on the bush.

And not only on the bush, but also in the salad. It is cherry tomatoes that can decorate any of your culinary delights .

• Ideal for canning whole fruits .
• Many cherry varieties (especially low-growing ones) are suitable for growing at home: on a windowsill or balcony.

• As a rule, they have a very sweet , one might even say, berry (dessert) taste .
• Good for health (especially yellow, black and pink).

By the way! Cherry tomatoes can come in a wide variety of colors - red, pink, yellow (orange), black (brown, burgundy).

The only thing in which cherry tomatoes are inferior to their ordinary (larger-fruited) counterparts is in yield , which is most often significantly lower. But this drawback is more than compensated for by its amazing taste and external characteristics.

As for the peculiarities of growing , there are none as such - cherry tomatoes require almost the same care as ordinary tomatoes.

However, in order to get a decent harvest, and all the tomatoes on the bunches have time to ripen, you need to shape them in time - trim and shoot the bushes (the most important thing is to trim the leaves).

By the way! For more information on how to properly grow cherry tomatoes, see the following video. In it, the author explains in detail and clearly shows how to trim the leaves of cherry tomatoes to get the maximum yield:

Video: how to grow cherry tomatoes - cultivation secrets

Next, we will consider the descriptions and characteristics of the most popular varieties of cherry tomatoes.

Important! As for the growing location, indeterminate tomatoes are more suitable for a greenhouse, while determinate tomatoes are more suitable for open ground. But keep in mind that in closed ground (greenhouse) you will in any case get a much more abundant harvest, although low-growing (dwarf) cherry varieties can also be grown in ordinary greenhouses.

Planting and care

Early ripe cherry tomato Dye is grown through seedlings. Seeds are sown at the end of March. And if they plan to transplant seedlings into open ridges, then in the first ten days of April. Seeds are sown in containers filled with moist soil. The top is mulched with soil, moistened, covered with glass or plastic film, and left to germinate.

Hatched plants are watered, fed with mineral fertilizers or sprayed with growth stimulants. With the appearance of 4 true leaves, they are transplanted into separate containers.

Seedlings are planted in greenhouses in the first ten days of May. In open ground towards the end of spring, when the threat of night frosts has passed. Organic and potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are first applied to the soil.

Important! Cherry tomatoes are planted at the rate of 2-3 plants per 1 m² in a greenhouse, and 3-5 bushes per 1 m² in open ground. With this scheme, yields ultimately differ little depending on growing conditions.

Benefits and harms

Before growing and consuming, you need to familiarize yourself with the benefits and harms of cherry tomatoes. The benefits of such tomatoes are undeniable, since they have the same beneficial properties as other varieties. Cherry tomatoes contain a large amount of sugars, vitamins and antioxidants. They also contain many elements that benefit the human body: sulfur, iodine, chromium, phosphorus, calcium and iron.

Why are cherry tomatoes so beneficial? The following beneficial properties of such tomatoes exist:

• Thanks to vitamin K, they improve kidney function and help absorb calcium.
• They contain a lot of lycopene, which reduces the likelihood of cancer and diseases of the cardiovascular system, stomach and esophagus. This element also helps the body dissolve fats better.
• Serotonin, which is part of cherry tomatoes, replaces antidepressants and improves mood.

However, in addition to the benefits, such tomatoes can also cause harm. Some people are advised not to consume cherry tomatoes. These include:

• Patients with ulcers. They should not eat tomatoes during remission. Cherry fruits contain many organic acids that can harm the gastric mucosa.
• People with impaired metabolism.
• Allergy sufferers. They are contraindicated in eating red vegetables or fruits.
• People with cholelithiasis. Cherry tomatoes are classified as choleretic products, so you should not abuse them if you have this disease.

Delicious and sweet

Cherries differ not only in bush growth and fruit shape, but also in taste. Some varieties have an incredibly sweet and juicy taste.

Honey drop

Tall variety with mid-early ripening. The bushes grow up to 2 m in height. The fruits grow in clusters, 15 pieces on each branch. The bright yellow fruits are shaped like a drop.

They weigh on average 15-20 grams. The taste is honey-sweet. The variety is characterized by strong immunity to some diseases, blackleg and late blight. Productivity – up to 2 kg per bush.

In the video, a review of the Honey Drop variety:

Garden pearl

An early variety, ripens in 80-90 days. It is distinguished by its small bush growth, 20-40 cm. The stem is creeping, densely strewn with tomatoes. Does not require stepsoning. 7-10 kg of tomatoes are harvested from a bush.

Fruits for a long time. The fruits are small – 15-20 g. Tomatoes have a transparent pink color. They are round and have a very sweet taste. In cooking, it is used to decorate dishes and for pickling.

Varieties for greenhouses

Many varieties of cherry are suitable for growing in protected soil. When choosing a variety, you should be guided by the size of the greenhouse. Experienced gardeners plant several varieties that differ in height in order to maximize the use of space and avoid dense plantings.

• Sweet pearls. An early variety resistant to late blight. Round, miniature fruits have a honey taste and fruity aroma. Harvest occurs in 95-100 days. The fruits collected in numerous clusters ripen simultaneously. A tall bush requires tying to a support and forming a stem.
• White Muscat. It is valued for its high yield, which is achieved by forming a tall bush with 2 stems. The pear-shaped fruits are located on complex racemes. The taste is sweet, the flesh is juicy and aromatic. The purpose of tomatoes is universal.
• Andryushka. Late-ripening hybrid with high yields. Long fruit clusters are strewn with red tomatoes weighing 20-25 g. The variety is resistant to most nightshade diseases and pests. Smooth, juicy tomatoes are eaten fresh, added to salads, and used in preparations.
• Amethyst cream-cherry. The variety is characterized by the unusual coloring of ripe, miniature tomatoes. The yellow-cream skin is covered with purple specks. The taste is unusually sweet. Fruits with an average weight of 10-15 g are collected in clusters. Cream cherry is suitable for long-term storage and can withstand transportation without loss.

Low growing cherry crops

Cherry tomatoes are not distinguished by their gigantic plant size, but among them there are real babies: dwarf tomatoes for a variety of purposes. Most species successfully combine productivity and decorativeness and are used in garden plantings, like hedges.

Pearl of the garden

Super early variety. The bush is low, up to 40 centimeters in height. The fruits are small, round, light pink, sweet. The weight of the berry is up to 20 grams. Used for decorative purposes, they feel great both in the garden and on the balcony. Delicious in salads, as an appetizer, or canned.

Honey candy

A mid-early variety of cherry tomatoes. The height of the bush is up to 1 meter, the leaves are large and thinned. Needs stem staking. “Cream” fruits, with smooth bright yellow skin, up to 30 grams each. In terms of application, they are universal: suitable for pickling, freshly sliced.

Cranberries in sugar

This cherry is early ripening, unpretentious in cultivation in the garden. The fruits are rich red in color, tasty, with a sweet note. Widely used in preservation, as an irreplaceable winter snack.

Granddaughter

Distinctive features of the species are endurance and stable taste. Indispensable for canning, pickles and marinades. The shape is round, slightly flattened. They grow up to 50 centimeters high. The fruits are resistant to shedding, the weight of one berry is up to 50 grams.

Basket on the window

The creators of the variety aim it at open plantings, and thanks to the compact size of the bush (up to half a meter), this cherry is a frequent guest on window sills and balconies. A characteristic feature is early ripening (up to 80 days) and uniform ripening of fruits in the cluster. Grows without care or support.

Indigo Cherry Drops

A new variety with small black berries. The peel is smooth, glossy, the flesh is juicy and sweet. Indicators of yield and ripening time are average, which does not interfere with the successful cultivation of tomatoes in various conditions.

Main characteristics of cherry tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes can be grown open or closed. The culture adapts even on a balcony or windowsill. By growing such a decorative tomato at home, in winter you can get fresh vegetables for the table, but for these purposes it is better to choose low-growing varieties. The characteristics of cherry tomatoes are similar to regular tomatoes. Culture can be indeterminate, semi-determinant and determinant. Most often, it is the tall varieties that are found.

Cherry tomato seed material is divided into hybrids and varieties. It will not be possible to collect grains for planting from hybrids on your own. Plants grown from them will not bear fruit. This means that every year you will have to buy new cherry tomato seeds from the store in order to grow seedlings from them. Grains from varietal cherry tomatoes can be collected for the next planting; you just need to find a smooth, unspoiled fruit and let it overripe.

Attention! A distinctive feature of cherry tomatoes is drought intolerance. Due to lack of moisture, the fruits on the plant shrink, crack and wither. But excessive watering can lead to the formation of root rot.

When purchasing seeds, it is important to pay attention to their expiration date, and also carefully study the characteristics of the crop. Indeterminate and semi-determinate plants are optimal for growing in the garden or greenhouse. In such conditions, cherry tomatoes will produce the greatest harvest. On a windowsill or balcony, a tall plant will be cramped and dark. Lack of lighting and space will be reflected in the pale leaves of the plant, followed by the fall of the inflorescences.

Advice! You can identify a high-quality cherry tomato on the counter of a retail outlet by the smell of the fruit. The peculiarity of these tomatoes is that they are picked from the plant only when completely ripe. If the vegetable was picked half-ripe, it did not have time to gain sugar and aroma.

It is easy to identify such a fruit by its lack of odor, and it will also taste unsweetened. If the smell of a tomato has a sour aroma, this indicates the appearance of rot in the pulp. A high-quality cherry tomato has a pronounced fruity aroma and sweet pulp.

Super early and early

Varieties and hybrids that produce crops early will be the best choice for planting in the garden. Their diversity is amazing, and it’s not so easy to find the right tomato that will please you with a good result. Super-determinant tomatoes yield their crops very quickly, and thanks to this they also “escape” late blight. We recommend the following ultra-early ripening tomatoes:

Aphrodite

A super early variety of tomatoes, the first fruits can be harvested after 80 days.

Designed for growing in open beds, productive (up to 8 kg per 1 square meter), very tasty tomato. The fruits are round, with smooth glossy skin, red, weighing up to 115 grams.

Plant height is 45-50 cm, tomatoes do not need pinching, but supports for gartering the clusters are needed.

Bullfinch

This is an early bird, as the fruits ripen within 95-97 days. This unpretentious and cold-resistant variety is very popular in Siberia and the North-West.

Its bushes are up to half a meter high, the fruits are bright red, round, slightly flattened. Weight is up to 170-200 grams, and the taste of the fruit is excellent.

Labrador

Another early variety is Labrador, which begins to bear fruit already at 95-98 days. Its fruits are very dense, look like red apples, weighing up to 150 grams.

Tomatoes are picked green; they “arrive” very well at home. Suitable for all types of processing, as well as for preservation and, of course, fresh consumption.

Early love

An unpretentious and unpretentious tomato produces fruits weighing up to 200 grams. Ripening time is 90 days, with minimal plant care required. Does not require pinching, is very resistant to natural disasters, productive (up to 5-6 kg of fruit per square meter).

Bush height – 80-100 cm.

Don Juan

If you want to grow unusual, ultra-early tomatoes, then it’s time to look at the Don Juan tomato.

Ripening time is only 95 days, the fruits are round and slightly elongated. Weight – up to 80 grams. The color of the fruit is original - crimson with golden veins and strokes. This tomato is considered one of the most delicious among the early varieties.

Golden stream

For lovers of colorful tomatoes, we recommend the Golden Stream tomato. The first fruits can be harvested after 95-100 days, making it a very suitable variety for growing in regions with a short summer season.

The bushes are 60 cm in height, the fruits are ellipsoidal, very dense, rich orange in color. Features of the variety: excellent keeping quality of tomatoes, versatility of use, suitability for transportation. The taste is high.

We really hope that our descriptions and recommendations on tomato varieties will be useful to you. And good harvests to you!

Natalia Severova

Suitable for growing in polycarbonate greenhouses

Polycarbonate greenhouses are characterized by thermal conductivity, light transmission and resistance to temperature changes. In addition, they are quite durable and do not allow UV rays to pass through. The following varieties are suitable for such greenhouses.

yellow cherry

Early ripening variety. The bushes are tall, reaching 2 m. They form a plant with 2-3 stems. The fruits are yellow, weighing 15-20 g. Smooth skin, sweet flesh.

There can be 50-60 fruits on one cluster. On one bush - 1-1.5 kg of tomatoes. Immunity to diseases is average. Tomatoes are not stored for a long time. It is recommended to eat fresh.

The video talks about this variety:

parrot

Hybrid of an early ripening variety. Ripens 90 days after planting. Two-meter bushes with abundant foliage. Clusters with triple branching, each with 15-20 fruits. Sometimes this variety is used to decorate a site.

Bright red fruits are small in size, weighing 15-20 g. The skin is smooth and shiny. The pulp is juicy and sweet. Used for baby food and dietary dishes.

The video talks about the Parrot variety:

For open ground

Cherries for garden beds are not much different from their greenhouse counterparts: most varieties are successfully used in both cases. Gardeners, when planting “street” tomatoes, will need to be attentive, carefully selecting a location, dosed watering, and protection from pests and diseases.

Swia Pia

An atypical, original hybrid, with exceptionally small berries, slightly larger than a pea. They bear up to 3 kilograms of fruit per bush and can grow like a hedge, on trellises or a fence.

White currant

Cherries growing in clusters, like the fruit crop of the same name. The bushes are tall, up to 2 meters high. The fruits are light yellow or pale cream in color, the weight of each “cherry” is up to 22 grams. The taste is delicate, moderately rich in sweetness, with a slight sourness.

Little Red Riding Hood

The variety is equally suitable for decorative and food purposes. Recommended for growing in urban environments, on the balcony. The fruits ripen in series, evenly filling the cane with delicious red berries. The advantage of the species is that it does not require forming a bush. Ripening time is moderate - up to 90 days. They are distinguished by thin, almost imperceptible skin.

Beads

A variety obtained as a result of bold experiments by domestic breeders. In appearance it resembles small scarlet beads densely planted on branches.

Chocolate pearls

Based on external features, the species can easily be confused with a wild one. In fact, this is a specially bred cultural hybrid. The growing season is extended, the fruits set and ripen before frost. The skin is dark brown, chocolate, dense. The taste is moderately sweet.

Honey drop

This species has bright yellow berries, similar in shape to a drop. “Honey” in the name is used not only to highlight the color, but also the taste: in these cherries it is soft and delicate. The variety is an early one.

Taste qualities of fruits

According to real and numerous reviews from gardeners, Cherry Blossom fruits have excellent taste properties. What is their wonderful taste? First, it is sweet or sweetish, low in acid and dry matter. Due to the fairly high sugar content, these tomatoes are not suitable for diabetic nutrition.

Secondly, in terms of their food purpose, these tomatoes are suitable not only for preparing various fresh salads, but also for whole-fruit canning, as well as drying. Blossom berries are not subject to cracking during heat treatment, so their attractive appearance will not be affected.

The shape of the fruit is round, the skin is smooth and dense, slightly glossy. When ripe, there is a small green spot, which then completely disappears. The color of a ripe tomato berry is bright red, its weight is miniscule: no more than 30 grams. From one fruit branch of this variety you get about 20 tasty and juicy berries.

Features of growing tomatoes Cherry Blossom f1

If in the south tomato seeds are sown directly into open ground, then in colder regions and in regions with a changeable climate, summer residents still prefer to grow the variety in the standard way: using seedlings. When sowing seeds in open ground in other regions, difficulties may arise, mainly due to the threat of repeated frosts. Then everything follows as usual: caring for the seedlings, replanting in the ground and further caring for the tomato bushes.

Growing seedlings

The seedling method is the most popular among gardeners. Thanks to him, there is no need to think that the seeds may not take root in open ground. Typically, seeds are sown for seedlings 2-2.5 months before the intended planting in the ground. Cherry Blossom tomatoes are planted around mid-March. The container for this is either shallow plastic containers or ready-made peat tablets. The last method is useful, since they can be done without picking. And the finished seedlings are immediately planted in the ground with the tablet.

Soil for planting can be of two types:

• Purchased, containing the required percentage of the mixture and nutrients.
• Prepared independently, from a mixture of river sand, compost, peat and wood ash.

Note: even purchased soil must be disinfected after purchase before sowing seeds. To do this, steam the mixture in a bucket of boiling water or bake in the oven for an hour. Treat the planting mixture with a solution of potassium permanganate or boiling water to avoid contamination by germs and bacteria.

The sowing procedure after disinfecting the soil looks simple: the mixture is poured halfway into prepared containers, after which the seeds are laid out to a depth of approximately 1.5 cm, with a distance of no more than 2 cm. Next, the seeds are lightly compacted and sprinkled with a small layer of soil. After the seeds are planted, the soil must be moistened with a spray bottle. Any seeds need moisture after sowing.

Further, in order for the seeds to germinate faster, they are provided with a greenhouse effect. To do this, the landing container is covered with a special coating. It serves as:

• Clear glass.
• Polyethylene film.

Note: do not use dark glass or film; after all, all plants need light.

At least a week should pass before the first shoots appear. Maintain optimal levels of heat and humidity. And to access fresh air, periodically open the film, once a day, for about 10-15 minutes.

After the first shoots have appeared, the film is removed and put in a place where there is a lot of light. Most often this is a window sill. If the weather is cloudy outside, the lack of light is compensated with lamps. Otherwise, the seedlings will reach for the light and stretch out. The stems will become thin and brittle. Such seedlings will not live long in a permanent place.

Periodically irrigate the soil with a sprayer, at the root, avoiding dripping on the greens. As soon as a couple of true leaves appear on the sprouts. Make a pick. This will give the sprout and its roots more space and the opportunity to grow stronger.

Note: two weeks before planting in the ground, it is necessary to harden off the seedlings. This will help her adapt to external conditions.

How this procedure works:

• If you live in an apartment, place the seedlings on the windowsill. The windows must be open.
• If in a summer cottage, take it outside or directly to the garden.
• Time interval: increasing by half an hour every day. The starting time is half an hour.

Landing rules

Each seedling is planted in the ground at a certain time. In order for it to be fixed in the ground, it must be strong and strong. The age of seedlings varies from 35 to 55 days. For the Cherry Blossom variety it is 35 days. There are other characteristics:

• The optimal height of the seedling is 15-25 cm.
• The number of leaves on a seedling is up to 8.
• Number of flower brushes - 1 pc.
• Planting time is the beginning of May (when transplanting into closed soil) or the end of May (when transplanting into a greenhouse).
• Planting density per sq. meter - 3-4 pcs.
• The optimal scheme is 30*50 (plants/rows).

Watering and fertilizing

Further care of the tomato is also according to the standard: compliance with the watering and fertilizing regime. Cherry Blossom tomatoes, like any other variety, need moisture and nutrients. The main thing is not to overdo it. Care also includes loosening, mulching, removing weeds and preventing diseases and pests.

Water the plant only at the root to avoid dripping on the greens. Otherwise, it will cause sunburn on the leaves. The water should be warm, settled and preferably non-chlorinated. Watering frequency: the first two weeks after planting, you need to water the plant no more than 2-3 times a week. At first, young seedlings need a lot of water: to strengthen the root system and build up green mass. After the seedlings become stronger, the frequency of watering is slightly reduced. Consumption per bush: no more than 5 liters. It will only get worse: late blight may develop.

Feeding is needed for the entire growing season. The exception is during the period of fruit ripening. The main types of fertilizers are potassium, phosphorus, liquid organic matter and mineral complexes. When to feed the plant:

• Before flowering begins (several types of fertilizing).
• During fruit formation (potassium with phosphorus).

Loosening saturates the soil with oxygen and retains moisture. Many gardeners use a layer of mulch for this purpose: it not only prevents the rapid evaporation of moisture, but also the rapid growth of weeds. Types of mulch:

• Straw.
• Dry or rotted leaves.
• Sawdust.
• Husk.
• Non-woven dark material.

Prevention from diseases: the Cherry Blossom variety practically does not suffer from any diseases, even nematodes, with the exception of rare late blight. In order to prevent this, regularly ventilate the greenhouse (if the tomato grows there), do not thicken the plantings and pull out the weeds in a timely manner. Whiteflies sometimes fly in greenhouses. Use sticky traps for them. If you notice late blight, treat the bushes with phytosporin or Bordeaux mixture.

Pinching and tying

Any productive tomato variety needs pinching. Without this, the plant will give all its strength and vitamins only to the greens, and you will not get a good harvest. Form a bush with only 3 stems, cut off all other stepsons or break them out, leaving a “stump” no more than 4-5 cm long.

Cherry Blossom also needs a garter, because this variety is productive and may simply not hold the stem under the weight of its fruits. Secure the bush immediately after planting it in the ground by tying strips of fabric to a wooden peg.