Description of tomato Cherry Paints
The Cherry Paint tomato 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 Paint 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.
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.
Tomato Cherry Paint 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 Paint 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.
Growing Kraski F1 tomato allows you to get Cherry with excellent taste characteristics. Its walls are dense and fleshy. Tomatoes contain only two chambers filled with juice. They taste very sweet, with a slightly noticeable fruity aftertaste.
The Cherry Paint tomato, like most tall varieties, requires some effort during cultivation. First of all, this is the formation of bushes, tying up shoots, and sometimes individual brushes, and arranging supports. In addition, it needs fertile, loose soils with neutral acidity, regular watering and timely harvesting.
Distinctive features
Cherry Paint tomato bushes from the Partner company are of an indeterminate type, their usual height is up to 2 meters. The plant produces its first cluster after nine leaves; the inflorescence can be either simple or complex. The ovaries reach maturity 95-105 days from the appearance of sprouts. There are 15-20 small round yellow tomatoes in clusters. Their skin is smooth and shiny, each weighs approximately 25 g. There are 2 seed chambers inside. The taste is pleasant and sweet.
Names and descriptions of popular
Reds
Blossam F1
The earliest (early ripening) hybrid determinant variety with a ripening period of 90-100 days. The average height of the plant is 1 m. The fruits weigh 25-30 grams, round, with a dense glossy peel. 20 fruits are formed in the clusters. Productivity from one bush is 1-1.5 kg, 4.5 kg/sq.m. In the southern regions it is grown in open ground, in the Middle Zone and Trans-Urals - in a greenhouse (we talked in detail about the secrets of growing cherry tomatoes in open ground and a greenhouse here).
Lycopa F1
An indeterminate hybrid up to 2 meters high in a greenhouse, 2.5-3 m in open ground. An early-ripening tomato that ripens in 90-100 days from the appearance of the first true leaves. The bunch is formed from 8-12 fruits of bright red color, with a glossy peel. Tomatoes are shaped like an apple narrowed at the bottom. The taste is very sweet with a slight sourness. Productivity up to 12-14 kg/sq.m. Grown outdoors in regions with long, long summers.
Barberry F1
Indeterminate variety 1.8-2 meters high. It takes 90-95 days from germination to harvest. The plant produces 5 fruiting clusters of 70 bright red tomatoes each. The fruits are elongated, deep red, with an average weight of 20-25 grams. Productivity up to 4-7 kg/sq.m. Hybrids are suitable for growing in Siberia and the Urals.
Yellow
F1 paints
Hybrid indeterminate variety with an average height of 2.5 meters. An early ripe tomato with yellow round fruits weighing 20-25 grams. The period from germination to the ripening of the first fruits is 95-105 days. The surface of the fruit is glossy, the pulp is two-chambered, dense, with the formation of sterile seeds. The first brush appears after the formation of 8-9 leaves. The clusters produce 15-20 fruits.
Productivity is high - up to 3 kg per plant, 10-12 kg/sq.m. Recommended for cultivation in greenhouses in the Urals and Siberia; in the southern regions, cultivation in open ground is allowed.
Video about the cherry tomato variety Paints F1:
Banano
Tall variety with shoots up to 2 meters. Ripening time is 100-110 days. 8-10 fruits are formed on the clusters. Tomatoes weighing 20-30 grams, elongated, bright yellow in color, with thick, glossy skin. The taste is fruity and sweet. Productivity per bush is 1-2 kg, average yield is 3-5 kg/sq.m. In Siberia and the Urals it is grown in greenhouses; in the southern regions, cultivation in open ground is acceptable.
Honey drop
Indeterminate, height depending on the type of cultivation ranges from 1.2 to 2 m, and outside the greenhouse the plant is shorter. The period from the first leaves to harvest is 90-100 days. 10-12 fruits weighing 20-30 grams grow on the clusters. Tomatoes are pear-shaped, drop-shaped, bright yellow. The average yield is 1.8-2 kg per bush. In the middle zone it is grown only in greenhouse conditions; in more southern regions, cultivation in open ground is allowed.
Video about the cherry tomato variety Honey Drop:
Black (Black)
curiosity
An early ripening indeterminate, from germination to harvest on average it takes 100-105 days. The height of the bushes is 1.8-2 m. The clusters produce 25-30 small tomato berries weighing 25-30 grams. The color of the fruit at milk maturity is red-brown, at technical maturity it is dark brown, close to black. The skin is shiny, glossy, and does not crack.
The variety is suitable for fresh use (salads, decorations for ready-made dishes) and canning; it cannot be stored for longer than a month.
Productivity up to 6-8 kg/sq.m. Suitable for growing in greenhouses.
Cherry
Early ripening (90-95 days) determinant up to 2-2.5 m high. Forms dense clusters of 30-50 tomatoes each. One tomato weighs on average 15-20 grams. The color of the fruit at milk maturity is red, at technical maturity it is dark brown, close to black. Productivity 3-5 kg/sq.m. It is grown mainly in greenhouses. Resistant to infections, but demanding in terms of watering and light conditions.
Video about the cherry tomato variety Cherry:
Plum-shaped
Yuri F1
Indeterminate with a ripening period of 90-95 days. Plant height is 1.5-2 meters. The first clusters appear after 7-9 leaves; in total, the bush forms 8-9 clusters. One cluster produces 30-50 elongated plum-shaped fruits with bright red glossy skin. The average weight of tomatoes is 15-25 grams, the yield is 12-15 kg/sq.m. Recommended for growing in a greenhouse with regular planting.
Sasha F1
A tall hybrid with a stem height of more than 2 m. An early ripening variety with a ripening period of 86-94 days. Short brushes are formed, with 15-30 fruits in clusters. Tomatoes are red, with dense glossy skin, elongated ovoid or plum-shaped, and almost do not form seeds. Productivity 5-6 kg/sq.m. Suitable for growing in open ground in the southern regions and for greenhouses in short summer conditions (Siberia, Ural).
Elizabeth F1
A hybrid that matures in 85-95 days. An active indeterminate that needs support and regular grooming. The height of the stem can reach up to 2 meters. Clusters are formed from 30-40 slightly elongated plum-shaped fruits. The tomatoes are scarlet, with glossy skin, weighing 25-35 grams. Productivity on average is 5-7 kg/sq.m. It is grown both in greenhouses and in open ground.
Video about cherry tomato variety Elizabeth F1:
The best dwarf
Olive
A dwarf determinate variety, 30 cm high. The growing season from germination to the ripening of the first fruits is 90-95 days. Brushes are formed after 6-7 leaves appear. The clusters contain 14-20 rich red fruits, weighing 20-25 grams, shaped like an olive. The taste of tomatoes is sweet and sour, pronounced. The average yield per bush is 2-2.5 kg. Recommended for growing under film and outside greenhouses, as well as on balconies, loggias and window sills.
Balcony miracle
A standard dwarf variety with a height of no more than 0.5-0.6 m. Suitable for growing both in open ground and on balconies or loggias. Fruit ripening time is 75-85 days. 30-35 tomatoes of rich scarlet color with glossy skin develop in clusters. The weight of one tomato is 50-60 grams. Productivity from one bush is up to 2-3 kg. Suitable for growing in any region.
Video about the Balcony Miracle cherry tomato variety:
Bunch of grapes
Determinant that forms powerful bushes 0.6-0.8 m high. Ripens in 95-105 days. The clusters are large, containing 45-55 round fruits weighing 15-30 grams. The fruits are a rich scarlet color, the skin is shiny and dense. Productivity – 3-4 kg/sq.m. Suitable for cultivation in a greenhouse or on closed balconies.
short
Strawberry F1
A good early determinate hybrid, ripening in 95-105 days from sowing seeds and seedlings. Plant height is 1-1.2 m. 25-30 fruits are formed on the clusters. Tomatoes are shaped like a strawberry or a heart, bright red, sweet. The weight of a tomato is 25-30 grams, and can reach a weight of 35-40 grams. Productivity is 1-2 kg per bush. It is grown in open ground in the south; in cold regions, cultivation in greenhouses is preferable.
Video about the cherry tomato variety Strawberry F1:
Honey candy
Hybrid of Russian selection. The period from germination to harvest is 110-115 days. The height of the determinant rarely exceeds 1 m. 20-25 fruits weighing 50-90 grams grow in clusters. The shape of the tomatoes is elongated, ovoid or plum-shaped. The skin is glossy, bright yellow at technical ripeness. It is grown both on the ground and in greenhouses; cultivation on balconies and loggias is possible. Productivity – 8-12 kg/sq.m.
The largest
Ira F1
A stunted standard hybrid of Russian selection. The growing season is 85-95 days. The height of the stem can vary from 70 to 300 cm, depending on the place of cultivation and agricultural technology. 20-25 fruits weighing 30-40 grams each are formed in the brush. The skin of the fruit is bright scarlet and glossy. They are characterized by high productivity - 3-4 kg per bush and 15-17 kg/sq.m. Suitable for cultivation in open or closed ground, depending on the region.
Winter cherry
An indeterminate hybrid, the average height of the bushes is 70-80 cm. The brushes are formed after the 10th leaf. The clusters produce 15-20 tomatoes weighing 60-110 grams. The fruits are round, slightly flattened, dark red in color, fleshy with thick skin, dense. Productivity – 8-12 kg/sq.m. Suitable for growing in greenhouses.
Italian
Indeterminate tomatoes are 2-2.5 m high. Ripening occurs in 110-115 days. 6-8 large elongated fruits weighing 100-150 grams are formed in the clusters. The fruits are dark scarlet and resemble peppers in shape. The pulp is fleshy, almost without seeds. Designed for growing in greenhouses. Average yield – 6-7 kg/sq.m.
Sweet
Sweet cherry F1
Ultra-early hybrid with a period from germination to harvest of 75-80 days. The plant is indeterminate, forms bushes more than 2 m high. From 30 to 50 round fruits weighing 10-20 grams are formed in the clusters. The tomatoes are round, bright scarlet, sweet. Harvest quantity – up to 8 kg per bush, on average – 30 kg/sq.m. It is grown in the southern regions in open ground, planting in a greenhouse is allowed.
Chocolate bullet
Mid-season variety with a ripening period of 110-120 days. The average height of the bush is 130-160 cm. The clusters produce 10-12 fruits weighing 30-40 grams. The fruits are pear-shaped, red-brown, glossy skin. Average yield 5-6 kg/sq.m. It is recommended to grow it in a greenhouse; in the south it is possible to grow it in open ground.
Odat F1
Indeterminate hybrid up to 2 m high. Ripens in 110-120 days from the first shoots. Forms brushes with 20-25 tomatoes weighing 15-20 grams. The fruits are orange, elongated, with a smooth glossy skin. Average yield 5-7 kg/sq.m. Suitable for cultivation in greenhouses, outdoors and as a potted plant on an enclosed balcony or patio.
Cherry red
An indeterminate early variety that produces plants 2 m and higher in height. Harvest ripening time is 90-100 days. The first fruit cluster is formed after 8-9 leaves. There are 20-35 tomatoes in clusters, the fruits are bright red, small, 15-35 grams each. Average yield 6-8 kg/sq.m. Suitable for central Russia, grown in open ground (read about which cherry tomatoes are suitable for the Moscow region here).
Bunch
Bunch varieties are plucked and sold together with the branch, since their aroma and taste are preserved better and longer this way. Often such varieties are preserved together with green brush.
yellow cherry
Indeterminate of Israeli selection. The ripening period is 80-85 days. The average height of the bush is up to 1.5 meters. The clusters produce 35-40 rounded fruits weighing 15-20 grams. The skin of tomatoes is bright yellow, glossy, and resistant to cracking. The variety is intended for open ground.
The variety of ornamental tomatoes, the ability to bear fruit until late autumn, excellent shelf life and transportability, amazing taste and simplicity of agrotechnical requirements have long aroused interest and deep sympathy among vegetable growers. Read our materials on how to get a large harvest of cherry tomatoes at home, which varieties are suitable for open ground, what are the benefits and harms of the vegetable for the body, and what are the characteristics of the Vera variety.
An extensive selection of varieties of different bush heights, fruit taste and their purpose allows you to please almost any gardener. Growing this crop is not particularly difficult, but is not very suitable for beginners. Proper agricultural technology will allow you to harvest a bountiful and tasty harvest.
Characteristics of the variety
The Cherry Paint tomato 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, Cherry Kraki 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 Cherry Kraska 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.
| Variety name | Ripening time | Productivity | Fruit weight | Coloring | Purpose | Note |
| Tomato Lyuba F1 | 95-115 days | 12-15kg/m² | 15-20 grams | Red | Universal | An excellent company for the cherry variety. Paints for preparations for the winter. |
| Tomato Volgogradets | 110-125 days | 8-10 kg/m² | 70-90 grams | Red | Universal | Suitable for long-term storage |
| Tomato Andromeda | 110-125 days | 10-12 kg/m² | 100-200 grams | Pink, red, orange | Universal | Excellent taste characteristics. Suitable for preparing lecho, winter salads, and canning. |
| Tomato German red strawberry | 95-110 days | 13-15 kg/m² | Up to 500 grams | Crimson | Salad | Excellent taste. Long-term fruiting. |
| Altai F1 | 115-130 days | 10-12 kg/m² | 300-500 grams | Red, pink, yellow | Universal | Fruits until the first frost. |
Advice on agricultural technology
- How to plant: Hybrid seeds are sown for seedlings in mid-March - early April. Shoots appear within 7-10 days. After the appearance of 2 true leaves (not cotyledons), the plants dive into cups. They require good lighting, moderate watering, and regular feeding with complex fertilizers.
- Growing: Cherry Paint F1 is grown in greenhouses. Seedlings are planted in early May in prepared, loose, fertilized soil. Place 3-4 plants per square meter, form 1-2 stems. It is necessary to carry out pinching regularly, remove excess leaves, and collect ripe tomatoes on time. During cultivation, 2-3 fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizers and 2-3 treatments against late blight are carried out. On hot days, the greenhouse should be ventilated; tomatoes can be damaged by excessive humidity and high temperature.
- Harvesting (flowering): Tomatoes ripen in mid-July, the average yield is up to 3-4 kg per bush. With good care and sufficient lighting, the plant will be strewn with bright yellow tomatoes, which children really like because of their sweet taste. Cherry Paint tomatoes are intended for preparation and use in gourmet salads.
Planting and caring for Cherry Paint tomatoes
Early ripening Cherry Paint tomato 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.
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.
