Tomato Cherripalchiki F1: variety description, review, photo, yield

Who doesn't love to eat sweet cherry tomatoes? But small cherry tomatoes are good not only fresh. They are no less tasty when canned, and you can enjoy these tomatoes all winter long. To do this, you need to choose the right variety.

Thanks to their medium-sized fruits (10-30 g), cherry tomatoes are excellent for canning: after processing, they remain just as sweet and tasty, and their peel does not crack. To ensure that the taste of the fruit exceeds all your expectations, take a closer look at these varieties.

Tomatoes: advantages and disadvantages

The tomato variety “Cherry Fingers” has numerous advantages:

• Miniature fruits;
• Mid-early ripening;
• High resistance to pests and diseases typical of nightshades;
• Possibility of transportation over long distances;
• Ability to grow on balconies and loggias;
• Excellent taste characteristics;
• Excellent tolerance to adverse weather conditions;
• Good yield;
• Simultaneous ripening of fruits;
• Good keeping quality;
• Cold resistance;
• Stress resistance.

Among the disadvantages of the variety are:

• The need to tie the stems;
• The use of greenhouse facilities for cultivation in the northern regions of the country.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like all crops, cherry tomatoes have a number of advantages and disadvantages. Among the advantages are:

• precocity;
• no need for stepsoning;
• high productivity;
• resistance to heat and slight drops in temperature;
• resistance to many diseases;
• ease of care;
• high preservation.

Among the main disadvantages is the inability to use it for making tomato juice. The fruits have a dense structure and are not very juicy, so they are more suitable for fresh consumption and pickling. They grow poorly in northern regions and also require a lot of sunlight.

Varieties

There are several varieties of finger tomatoes:

• chocolate fingers;
• Malvina's fingers;
• Thumb Boy;
• baby fingers.

Chocolate cherry fingers are distinguished by high yield and excellent taste. The bush is tall, the fruits are finger-shaped, ruby ​​or dark brown. It can be grown both in open ground and in greenhouses. The variety is resistant to late blight and fusarium. The ripening period from the emergence of seedlings is from 80 days.

Malvina finger tomatoes are recommended to be grown in film greenhouses and open ground. The fruit is medium-sized, weighs 60-80 g. The internal structure is dense and fleshy. They have the shape of a cylinder with a small spout at the end.

Thumb is the lowest grade. The plant reaches a height of 40 cm. It is classified as ultra-early ripening.

Tomato cherry fingers f1 or children's is classified as mid-season. The fruits are resistant to cracking, verticillium, and fusarium. Tomatoes can be transported with virtually no loss and stored for a long time.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Tomato Chocolate fingers F1 cherry Premium is a tall bush, the fruits are ultra-early in terms of ripening, 80-85 days pass from germination to harvest. They are small, 30-35 g each, rich brown in color, elongated cylindrical in shape. The taste is sweet, the aroma is rich.

These tomatoes are hybrids, so the seeds cannot be collected, as they will not grow into the same crop.

Advantages and disadvantages of the hybrid, reviews from agronomists

The author's hybrid has been in demand among gardeners since 2010. Why do they love the Cherryfingers tomato so much? Main advantages:

1. Productivity is abundant and fast. The fruits turn red together.
2. Miniature tomatoes are suitable for both whole-fruit preparations and for adding decoration to fresh dishes.
3. Tomatoes can be stored for a long time. If you had to harvest the crop unripe, the period increases and is at least six months.
4. Transportation will not be a test for the strong skin of tomatoes.
5. The hybrid is not afraid of the vagaries of a cool or changeable climate.
6. Genetic resistance to diseases common in tomato beds.

Cherryfingers tomatoes also have a drawback: they need to be tied up.

Reviews:

• It is not difficult to grow a hybrid, and it is even easier to find a use for it. Small fruits are placed in any jar, you can pickle, salt, the shape will be preserved. We decided to grow a couple of bushes in pots for comparison. The taste and size of the tomatoes remained the same as those of garden specimens (Olga, Rostov region).
• Once you get acquainted with a bright tomato, it is impossible to refuse it. Cultivation does not take much effort - it is enough to monitor the saturation of the soil and remove ripe tomatoes in time (Alexander, Moscow region).

Further storage

A cool room is the main storage place for such preparations. When using an unusual marinade, it is preferable to leave canned vegetables in the refrigerator.

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Growing tomatoes

The tomato variety “Cherryfingers” is cultivated through seedlings.

How to prepare seeds?

Description:

1. Before sowing, a visual inspection of the seeds is first carried out. It is advisable to give preference to large and full-bodied specimens;
2. After selection, they are immersed in a warm, weak saline solution and stirred for 10 minutes until the seeds are completely wet. Next, the solution containing the seeds on the surface is drained. The seeds lying at the bottom are thoroughly washed in clean water, then disinfected in a saturated solution of potassium permanganate for 15-20 minutes, then washed again under running water;
3. Soak in a growth stimulator for 10-12 hours.

Sowing seed material

Description:

• Two months before planting in a permanent place, seeds are sown for seedlings;
• To grow seedlings, use a special container and a prepared soil mixture, consisting of two parts of turf soil and humus, and one part of washed river sand;
• The planted seeds are sprinkled with a peat layer on top. The temperature should not be lower than +16 degrees;
• After the formation of a pair of full-fledged leaves, the seedlings are planted in separate containers with a diameter of 10 cm;
• During the growth of seedlings, mineral fertilizers enriched with potassium and phosphorus are applied;
• Active growth of seedlings is guaranteed at temperatures above +24…+29 degrees. Also, daylight hours for seedlings should be from 10 to 12 hours.

Rules for planting seedlings:

• Transplanting tomato bushes to a permanent place should begin when shoots reach a height of 25-30 cm. Overgrowth and thinning of seedlings should be avoided, as this will lead to a decrease in yield;
• The soil must be prepared in the fall: loosen, remove plant residues, and also fertilize the soil;
• No more than 3-5 tomato bushes are planted per 1 m2. By following the recommended planting, thickening can be avoided.

How to grow natural tomatoes without chemicals

To get a high-quality harvest without the use of chemicals, the following recommendations must be followed at all stages of cultivation:

1. Temperature conditions for tomato seedlings and bushes:

• Temperature 23-25 ​​C before germination in a box under film;
• After seed germination, reduce the temperature to 20-22 degrees;
• Daytime temperatures should be 5 degrees higher than night temperatures, which are 14-15 degrees;
• 1-2 weeks before planting in the soil, seedlings need to be hardened off, gradually increasing the seedlings' exposure to the open air in the evening or in cloudy weather.

1. The seeds are sown in light, fertile soil. It’s good to add ash to tomatoes, about 0.5 liters per bucket of soil.
2. Seedlings need to be watered only when the top layer of soil dries out.
3. It is better to plant seedlings in a permanent place when the seedlings reach 25-30 cm. It is impossible to allow the seedlings to overgrow and thin out, this will lead to loss of productivity.
4. For 1 sq. m, it is optimal to plant from 3 to 5 tomato bushes. Thickening of planting leads to loss of yield.
5. The beds should be carefully prepared for planting seedlings. Warm beds have proven themselves well:

• cardboard is placed at the bottom of such a bed;
• then a layer of sawdust about 10 cm is loaded on top;
• lay hay or fresh grass on the sawdust and compact it with a layer of 30 cm;
• sifted humus or compost mixed with ash and soil from the site is the top layer of the bed. It should be approximately 20-30 cm, but more is possible.

Features of cultivation, planting and care

Sowing the seeds of this variety of tomatoes for seedlings is carried out 60-65 days before planting in the ground. Seedlings dive at the stage of two true leaves. When planting seedlings in a permanent place per 1 sq. per meter of plot, up to 3 plants are placed, when formed into 1 stem - up to 4.

Further care for tomatoes comes down to timely watering, removing weeds, fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizer and carrying out prevention against diseases and pests of this crop.

You can see other interesting varieties and hybrids of tomatoes with photos, descriptions and reviews in our Tomato Catalog. Enjoy watching.

If you grew Chocolate tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruits like under your climatic conditions? How do you rate the disease resistance of this variety? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of this tomato in your opinion. If possible, attach to the comment a photo of the entire bush as a whole or individual fruits that you grew. Thank you!

Your reviews of the Chocolate tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this variety more objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.

This is a natural variety of tomato. Therefore, we recommend taking seeds from a ripe fruit and using them for planting in subsequent seasons.

Planting process

Growing cherry varieties is not difficult. Even a novice gardener can cultivate them on their own plot; some varieties, such as Thumb Boy, are even suitable for growing at home in an apartment. Seeds begin to be sown approximately from the fifteenth of March. Before planting the seeds in the ground, they need to be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, and then rinsed with clean water.

Seeds should be planted at a depth of 1 centimeter. Three seeds are planted on an area of ​​1.5 cm. After planting, the container must be covered with cellophane, thus creating greenhouse conditions. The container is placed in a dark place. After the first shoots appear, the seedlings should be moved to a bright windowsill, maintaining a stable temperature at 15 degrees throughout the week. Then the temperature is gradually raised to room temperature.

When the plant produces at least one leaf, it can be planted in a separate plastic cup. Ten days before planting in open ground, seedlings must undergo a hardening procedure. In the garden and in greenhouses, seedlings are planted at a distance of about 50 cm from each other. Transplantation into open ground is recommended in mid-May for greenhouses and at the end of May for open areas.

The height of the bushes, depending on the variety, varies from 40 to 100 cm. The plant does not require special care; the tallest bushes need to be tied up if they grow in open areas so that the crown does not break. Regular weeding, removal of weeds near the crop, picking and loosening of the soil are required. When grown in an open area, pinching does not occur.

Yellow date F1

This variety has a medium late ripening period. The bush of the plant is quite tall (up to 1.5 m). At the same time, it is deciduous. The fruits grow on it in clusters and look very impressive. On average, 15 fruits ripen on a bush, and 6-8 tomatoes on each cluster.

But it is not only the external attractiveness of the plant that has brought this variety popularity. As you can guess from the name, the fruits of the Yellow date are glossy yellow, and in shape and taste they resemble dates: they are sweeter than ordinary cherries. In addition, the variety is characterized by high yield, and the tomatoes tolerate transportation well.

Yellow date tomatoes are grown in seedlings. Sowing of seedlings is carried out in March. Seeds are planted in the soil to a depth of 1-2 cm and germinated at an air temperature of 22-25°C. In the phase of one true leaf, the seedlings dive. Then in May, the seedlings are planted in a greenhouse or under a film cover, and in June, if weather conditions permit, they are transplanted into open ground.

Bush care

Recommendations for caring for the tomato variety “Cherripalchiki”:

• The variety requires mandatory garter. No pinning is required;

Otherwise, productivity may decrease.

• During the season, they are fed two or three times with mineral fertilizers or humus. It is necessary to ensure that humus does not fall on the root system. Otherwise, a severe burn of the plant is guaranteed, as well as a cessation of growth;
• When cultivated under film covers, the formation of a bush is carried out in 3-4 stems, leaving 6-7 brushes;
• Warm water is used for irrigation. Water exclusively in the evening;
• Also, do not forget about loosening after each watering and precipitation.

Application of fruits

The fruits do not crack. The taste of tomatoes is sweetish. The use of the fruit is universal. Tomatoes are intended for whole-fruit canning and for fresh consumption. They can be added to salads, first and second courses, pizzas, canned food, pickles, and sauces.

What is mulching and how to do it? Which tomatoes require pinching and how to do it?

The main feature of the variety is the compactness of the fruits. Tomatoes go well together by combining ingredients of any shade: orange, pink, raspberry, emerald, brown, purple products. The miniature fruits are very dense. They keep well fresh.

The harvest can be ripe or unripe. The shelf life of unripe tomatoes can reach more than six months. When stored in cool rooms, tomatoes themselves turn a bright red hue.

When growing on a balcony or loggia, tomatoes can be illuminated with fluorescent lamps. In this case, the bushes will bear fruit all winter.

Advantages of the variety:

• the miniature size of the fruit, which makes it possible to preserve and pickle whole tomatoes;
• mid-early maturation;
• high resistance to pests and diseases;
• transportability over long distances;
• ability to grow on loggias and balconies;
• excellent sweet taste of hearths.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• mandatory tying of stems;
• the ability to grow in cold regions of the country only in greenhouse conditions.

Swing Ting Grape

This mid-season variety comes from the USA. It is very popular in its homeland, and its fruits are sold in almost every store.

The bush grows quite tall (up to 1.8 m) and is characterized by an average degree of foliage. The fruits have excellent taste and are very attractive in appearance. They are smooth, shiny, bright red in color, oval-cylindrical in shape and quite dense.

Productivity

The average yield per 1 m2 is from 3.5 to 4.5 kg of tomato fruits.

Which regions are best to grow in?

Thanks to its versatility, the “Cherry Fingers” tomato can, in addition to the traditional growing method, be cultivated even on a glassed-in balcony. If you use a greenhouse structure, the tomato variety “Cherripalchiki” will be suitable for cultivation even in the northernmost regions of Russia. This variety is successfully suitable for cultivation in Moscow and Leningrad regions. Vladimir, Yaroslavl regions. Tomatoes can also be grown in the Arkhangelsk, Sverdlovsk regions, Perm, Krasnodar and Altai territories.

Description and characteristics of Chocolate tomato, reviews, photos

This is a mid-early, semi-determinate, unpretentious tomato variety for greenhouses and open ground.

The bush is powerful, about 1.2-1.5 meters , requiring garter to a support or trellis. The brush is placed through the sheet. It is best to form a plant into 2-3 stems.

The leaves of this tomato are medium sized and dark green. The inflorescence is intermediate.

Basic qualities of fruits

photo by Maya Zhuravel

The fruits are round in shape, slightly flattened, brown in color at maturity, weighing 200-400 grams , fleshy, sweet and very tasty. These tomatoes are good for fresh salads and making juice and sauce.

Productivity : 4.2 kg of fruits per 1 square meter of plot (subject to agricultural practices).

Advantages of the variety : resistance to major tomato diseases, good presentation of the fruit. The disadvantage is the average yield.

The Chocolate tomato variety is included in the State Register of the Russian Federation for cultivation in open ground on private farms.

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Features of agricultural technology

Seedlings are grown at high temperatures (from 240), adult bushes can withstand coolness, but young shoots need warmth. Where to plant tomatoes, whether you need a greenhouse - all this depends on weather conditions. If the likelihood of frost is high, you should play it safe and place the bushes in a greenhouse. It is undesirable to thicken plantings too much, as this reduces yields and complicates plant care. 3-5 tomatoes per m² is enough. It is recommended to garter the stems, but even if some bush falls, the risk of blossom end rot is low, the brushes will remain on top.

Advice. There is no need to plant bushes, but if you need to increase the fruit mass, you can leave 3 stems.

It is important to monitor the condition of the soil. During the growth period, tomatoes need to be fed regularly.

At the same time, humus should be added carefully so as not to touch the stems - this will lead to burns. Mineral formulations are also suitable

Pest control is carried out traditionally; you can use natural solutions or purchased spraying preparations.

The Cherryfingers tomato will not cause any difficulties when grown in the garden or on the windowsill. Can be cultivated throughout Russia.

Features of growing Cherryfingers

Sowing the seeds of this tomato for seedlings is carried out 55-60 days before the intended planting in the ground. Pick seedlings at the stage of 2 true leaves.

Seedlings are planted in a permanent place when the threat of return frosts has passed. When grown in film greenhouses, it forms 3-4 stems with 6-7 trusses; in greenhouses it is grown without pinching.

This is a natural variety of tomato. Therefore, we recommend taking seeds from a ripe fruit and using them for planting in subsequent seasons.

If you grew Cherryfingers tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruits like under your climatic conditions? How do you rate the disease resistance of this variety? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of this tomato in your opinion. If possible, attach to your review a photo of the entire bush or individual fruits you grew. Thank you!

Your reviews of the Cherryfingers tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this variety more objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.

Tomato Cherryfingers

Description of the variety, reviews, photos

An early-ripening, low-growing variety of cherry tomatoes from breeder Lyubov Myazina. Designed for growing in pots, on balconies, in open ground, under temporary shelters.

The bush is of a determinate type, spreading, but sparsely leafed, up to 50 cm high. The leaf is medium-sized, light green. The inflorescence is simple. The manufacturer recommends growing this tomato without pinching.

The tomato variety Cherripalchiki was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2010 for cultivation in film unheated greenhouses in private household plots.

Fruit characteristics

The fruits are small, elongated-cylindrical, smooth, dense, red in color at maturity, weighing 10-20 grams, good taste. Do not crack, transportable. These tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption and canning.

The variety is resistant to late blight, blossom end and root rot. Tolerates adverse weather conditions well.

Productivity: up to 2 kg of fruits from 1 plant (with watering and fertilizing).

Golden fingers

The fruits of this early variety ripen 90-100 days after sowing the seeds. The bush of the plant is weakly leafy. Thin fruits of yellow-orange color, shaped like a cylinder, ripen on it. Their pulp and peel are very dense, so when canned, tomatoes retain their attractive shape.

The Golden Fingers variety is resistant to diseases such as tobacco mosaic virus, Alternaria blight, bacteriosis, late blight, Fusarium wilt, and stolbur. The fruits ripen smoothly, do not fall off, do not crack, and are stored for a long time.

Tomato Cherryfingers characteristics and description of the variety with photos

Advantages and disadvantages of the hybrid, reviews from agronomists

Below are reviews from those who planted the Cherryfingers tomato. After reading them, you will understand all the advantages of the variety and the secrets of its cultivation.

This versatile tomato is suitable for true nightshade lovers. If there is no plot or no gardening experience, Cherryfingers can and should be grown. The crop grows and bears fruit even on the balcony, without requiring special care. The description contains tips on cultivation.

The hybrid was bred by the talented breeder L.A. Myazina. almost 10 years ago. It immediately captivated gardeners with its delicate sugary taste and ease of cultivation.

• the bushes do not differ in height, rare stems grow to 50 cm, but the plants require garter;
• leaves of medium density, small, light in color;
• brushes start from sheet 6, then after 2;
• there are up to 10 brushes per bush;
• the clusters are lush, 10-12 tomatoes each;
• Tomato ripening is fast and friendly, harvesting by hand is allowed;
• The length of the fruit varies within 6 cm.

Elf

In terms of its characteristics, this variety is similar to the previous one. The bush can also reach a height of about 1.8 m. The fruits are beautiful, shiny, slightly elongated, bright pink with a reddish tint. On the hands they are located in clusters of 14-16 fruits.

Tomatoes do not fall off the bush, are well stored after picking and do not crack during transportation. And when canned, they remain fleshy and elastic.

The Elf variety is resistant to fusarium wilt and cladosporiosis.