High-yielding disease-resistant tomato variety “Raspberry Sweetness”

Tomato Raspberry sweetness: variety description

“Raspberry Sweetness” enjoys good reputation among both beginning gardeners and large vegetable producers.
This is an early variety; 90-95 days pass from the moment the seedlings are planted until the first fruits are harvested. The plant is standard, determinant. Read about indeterminate varieties here. The bush itself is of medium height and can reach up to 130 cm.

This variety is recommended for growing in unprotected soil and in greenhouse shelters. Has high resistance to late blight.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Tomato Raspberry sweetness F1 is a determinate, but not low-growing bush: it reaches 100-130 cm. The stems are strong and thick. The ripening period is early - 90-95 days pass from the first shoots to the beginning of ripening. The fruits are medium in size, approximately 100-130 grams. The shape is round, the color at maturity is dark red or crimson. There are 6-7 chambers inside. The pulp is fleshy and dense, very tasty. Suitable for canning and pickling, processing into juices, pastes, purees, adding to vegetable dishes and fresh consumption.

Characteristics

Ripe fruits are red or dark red in color, round in shape, smooth, and of the same size. The pulp is dense, fleshy. The first tomatoes can reach 130 g, but later from 100 to 120 g.

The number of chambers is 5-6, the dry matter content is about 5%. Collected fruits can be stored for a long time and tolerate long-distance transportation well. For these properties, it is loved by farmers who grow “Raspberry Sweetness” in large volumes.

This type of tomato was bred by domestic specialists in 2008 and received state registration as a variety intended for cultivation in greenhouses, greenhouses, under film and in unprotected soil. Since then it has enjoyed well-deserved respect among hobbyists and farmers.

In unprotected soil, the Raspberry Sweet tomato is best grown in the southern regions, such as the Crimea, Rostov or Astrakhan region. In the middle zone, it is necessary to cover with film to avoid loss of yield. In more northern regions, cultivation of this species is possible only in heated greenhouses.

The fruits of the Raspberry Sweet tomato look great in prefabricated pickles. Good for making lecho, combined with other vegetables. Tomatoes from the first harvest are not suitable for canning, as they are too large for this; it is better to wait for the second or third harvest. They will be smaller and then it will be possible to preserve them. The juices and pastes are very tasty.

This type of tomato is valued, among other things, for its high yield. With careful care, you can get up to 4-5 kg ​​from each bush. Recommended planting density is 3-4 bushes per square meter. m, and it comes out to about 18-20 kg. This is a very good indicator of productivity. You can compare it with other varieties in the table below:

a brief description of

• Where to grow: open ground in the south, under film in the middle zone, in greenhouses in the north
• Bush height, cm: up to 130
• Ripening time, days: 90–95
• Productivity, kg per 1 m2: 18–20
• Fruit weight, g: up to 120
• Application: juices, tomato pastes, lecho, salads, soups
• Advantages: high productivity,
• good keeping quality and transportability,
• amicable maturation

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the main positive qualities of the Raspberry Sweet variety are::

• high productivity;
• disease resistance;
• the fruits do not crack;
• good shelf life and transportation of the crop;
• friendly ripening of fruits;
• high varietal properties.

Among the shortcomings, it was noted that the Raspberry Sweetness f1 tomato needs frequent feeding, gartering and loosening.

Features of cultivation

Among the features of the “Raspberry Sweetness” tomato variety, many note its high yield and uniform fruit ripening. We can also say about resistance to common diseases of tomatoes in greenhouses.

Seeds for seedlings are sown in March-April. They dive at the stage of two true leaves. Plant bushes form one or two stems, usually two. The plant is tall and needs staking; this will serve as additional protection from the wind if it grows in open beds.

Raspberry sweet tomatoes are very demanding on thermal conditions and watering. At the development stage, it is very fond of fertilizing containing potassium and phosphorus. Watering with warm water in the evening 2-3 times a week, depending on the weather.

It is very important to choose the right soil, both for planting seedlings and for adult plants in the greenhouse. An article about types of soil for tomatoes will help you figure this out. You will also find on our website information on how to prepare the soil for tomatoes yourself.

Read more about how to fertilize tomatoes correctly and with what:

• Organic, mineral, phosphorus, complex, ready-made fertilizers.
• TOP best.
• Yeast, iodine, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, ash, boric acid.
• Fertilizers for seedlings, foliar and when picking.

Main varieties of cherry tomatoes

Now there is a huge selection of cherry tomatoes, different in shape, color and taste. If small fruit is a drawback in other varieties of tomatoes, breeders of everyone’s favorite cherry tomatoes compensated for it with outlandish shapes and an unusual aftertaste.

I just want to plant cherry tomatoes when “I want something but I don’t know what,” because this small-fruited variety of tomatoes most often surprises gardeners with its taste and color

There is a fact that is worth paying attention to when choosing seed. Many experienced gardeners say that cherry varieties with unusually shaped fruits and funny colors (dark-fruited, albino, crimson), with a light fruity taste and specific aroma in most cases are of American origin or imported from Europe. Such varieties are more thermophilic, afraid of even the lightest frosts, do not tolerate overdrying of the soil, and love to be regularly fed with liquid leaf and root fertilizers. If you want something unique in your garden beds, think carefully about whether you are willing to spend time for one or two bunches of cherry tomatoes that have no analogues on your neighbors’ plots.

Video: popular cherry varieties

What to choose for open ground

Cherry octopus F1 is an early-ripening indeterminate hybrid with fruits weighing up to 40 g. Smooth, round, bright red tomatoes grow on powerful bushes (more than 2 m) already at the end of June. The yield reaches 9 kg/m2.

The Octopus cherry tomato F1 is transported over long distances without losing the quality characteristics of the fruit; the hybrid is not afraid of verticillium and blossom end rot

The mid-season hybrid Cherry Strawberry F1 reaches a height of no more than 1.2 m, the yield varies from 4 to 9 kg/m2. A distinctive feature is the rich scarlet fruit with a shape identical to strawberry berries (weight 20–30 g).

The fruits of the Cherry Strawberry tomato really resemble garden strawberries in shape.

The determinant is quite decorative, used in landscape design and is perfect for baby food. Brown spot and powdery mildew are the main enemies of gourmet cherry tomatoes.

Video: Strawberry tomato F1

Cherryira F1 with coral-red cube-shaped fruits with a spout (according to the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation, weight - 32 g) has been known to domestic tomato scientists for almost 20 years. These cherries are loved for their delicate pulp, excellent taste, aroma and ultra-early ripening (85–90 days from the moment of sowing). Recoil reaches 6–8.5 kg/m2.

Persistent immunity to almost all tomato diseases and tolerance to cold are also important characteristics of the Cherryira F1 hybrid

The mid-early hybrid Chery Blosem F1 shoots shoots up to 1 m, thanks to its moderate growth it is formed into 2 and 3 stems. The fruits are perfectly round, fiery red peas with thick skin, weighing 20–30 g, and look great in clusters. Resistant to many diseases and temperature changes. Cherry Blossam F1 is the leader among cherry trees due to its versatility of use and long-term fruiting in any climate. Collect from 1 sq. m manages to weigh up to 8 kg.

Tomato Chery Blossam F1 bears fruit for a long time in any climate

The small-fruited indeterminate White currant variety with pale lemon cherry fruits is suitable for allergy sufferers. Kids also enjoy eating sweet and sour mini-tomatoes that look like large currants. Full output from 1 sq. m 15–20 twenty-gram fruits in a cluster reaches 6–7 kg/m2.

They say that the White currant variety is not suitable for canning and storage; tomatoes filled with juice often burst without even fully ripening

The mid-early tomato Chocolate Monisto, an indeterminate type, has fairly large fruits for cherry tomatoes - 30–45 g. Dense round tomatoes of a chocolate-ochre color have an amazing sickly sweet specific tomato aroma and sweet taste.

Diseases and pests

The most likely disease of this variety is tomato blossom end rot. They fight against it by reducing the nitrogen content in the soil while adding calcium. Also effective measures would be to increase soil moisture and spray the affected plants with a solution of calcium nitrate. Plants are often affected by brown spot. To prevent and treat it, it is necessary to reduce watering and adjust the temperature, regularly ventilating the greenhouse.

The variety is resistant to fusarium, verticillium, alternaria and other typical diseases of nightshades in greenhouses. However, it is impossible to do without preventive measures. Before planting, it is recommended to disinfect the soil with a hot solution of potassium permanganate. Other methods of combating diseases can be used.

Young tomatoes are regularly sprayed with phytosporin or another non-toxic drug with an antifungal effect to prevent late blight.

Growing

The growing method does not differ from the standard scheme for tomatoes. In the second half of March or early April, seeds are sown for seedlings. After 50–60 days they are planted in a summer cottage. the row in place from under:

• legumes;
• cabbage;
• Luke;
• carrots.

Aromatic herbs growing nearby (mint, parsley, celery) will protect against flying insects. The recommended arrangement of tomatoes in the garden bed is 3 or 4 plants per 1 m2.

Care comes down to following simple rules. This includes regular loosening and weeding. Watering in the evening. Ventilation of the greenhouse and application of fertilizers. In the active growth stage, “Raspberry Sweetness” responds well to fertilizing with phosphorus and potassium.

Simple agricultural techniques will protect against infection with blossom end rot and brown spot. If problems do appear, the affected fruits and leaves should be torn off and burned. Treat the remaining bushes with calcium nitrate solution. Avoid further waterlogging of the soil and air.

“Raspberry Sweetness” is resistant to insect attacks. But slugs or the Colorado potato beetle may appear on plants grown in open ground. Insulating the soil and a solution of ammonia can save you from the former. The second larvae are collected by hand. Then the tomatoes are treated with Prestige.

Useful video

In the table below you will find links to other varieties of tomatoes presented on our website and having different ripening periods: