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The Raspberry Sweet tomato is characterized by high productivity both in open ground and in the greenhouse. The variety is resistant to most diseases and is easy to care for, so even a novice gardener can cope with its cultivation. In the south of the country it can be cultivated in the garden, or in a greenhouse where the climate is colder.
History of selection
The Raspberry Sweet variety was bred by breeders back in 2008. But it was included in the state register of the Russian Federation only in 2013. The first generation hybrid is declared as salad and early ripening.
If you translate the word “tomato” from Italian, you get “golden apple”
Description of tomato Raspberry sweetness F1
This is a high-yielding crop with excellent commercial characteristics. Main characteristics of tomatoes Raspberry sweetness:
- variety with early yield;
- determinate (with limited stem growth);
- tomatoes are smooth, round;
- average fruit weight – from 100 to 200 g;
- From one bush you can harvest from 4 to 5 kg of crop.
The Raspberry Sweet tomato is classified as an early species. 90-95 days after planting the seedlings, the first fruits appear. The bush is medium-sized, stretches up to 1.3 m.
Tomatoes contain a huge amount of fiber
Characteristics of tomato Raspberry sweetness
Tomato fruits are round. Color – raspberry. The skin is tender, but at the same time dense, so the tomatoes are resistant to transportation. The taste is sweet, the flesh is fleshy. The fruit has 5-7 seed chambers.
Maturation period
Tomatoes ripen already 100-105 days after sowing for seedlings. The seedlings themselves may not show stable growth for a long time. But this should not stop the gardener, since in open ground or in a greenhouse even a small sprout will quickly adapt and begin to grow, producing ovaries.
Tomato yield Raspberry sweetness
Despite the declared high yield, the plant must be carefully looked after, then from 1 sq. m. you can get approximately 18-20 kg. The optimal planting density is 3-4 bushes.
To achieve a good harvest, you need to select the appropriate soil. It should contain potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen, but not contain clay.
Even with regular watering, it is difficult to grow healthy plants in depleted soil, much less get a good harvest from them. The soil should be neutral or slightly acidic.
Choline contained in tomatoes Raspberry sweetness reduces the level of “bad” cholesterol
Resistance to diseases and pests
The variety has proven itself to be disease resistant. Although constantly wet soil can cause the development of blossom end rot. Despite the resistance to late blight, treatment with preventive agents is still recommended.
The Raspberry Sweet variety is not prone to verticillium, fusarium, alternaria and other pathologies that all nightshade crops are afraid of.
Growing regions
In open ground, tomatoes grow and bear fruit well in the south of the country, in the Astrakhan and Rostov regions, and on the Crimean peninsula. In the middle part of the country, Raspberry sweetness must be covered. In the north it is cultivated only in a greenhouse.
How to use
The first harvest is usually not canned. This is due to the fact that the initial fruits are very large. Already the second or third pickings are suitable for canning, since the fruits are smaller in size. Tomatoes harvested later are great for prefabricated pickles. They are used to make lecho, paste and juices.
Advantages and disadvantages
Tomatoes of the Raspberry Sweet variety have excellent taste. Suitable for fresh consumption and canning.
The question of whether tomatoes belong to the order of fruits or vegetables is still open
Pros:
- long-term storage without loss of presentation;
- fruits do not lose their visual appeal during transportation;
- good immunity;
- tomatoes do not crack;
- standard variety that does not require pinching;
- friendly ripening of tomatoes;
- resistance to Fusarium wilt;
- high tying.
Minuses:
- mandatory feeding is required;
- loosening of the soil is necessary;
- It is advisable to tie the stems.
Features of cultivation
Raspberry sweet tomatoes are sown from March to April, depending on the region.After two leaves appear, the plant is pruned. It is recommended to plant it in open ground after legumes, onions, cabbage or carrots. It is best to have parsley, mint or celery growing nearby. These plants will protect tomato bushes from insects. Seedlings are planted in the garden approximately 60 or 65 days after the seeds take root.
The Raspberry Sweet tomato bush is formed, usually with two stems, less often with 1. In the garden, the plant must be tied up to protect it from breakage in strong winds.
There are no special care rules during cultivation. It is necessary to act according to the standard scheme. Tomatoes need to be watered regularly, preferably in the evening. It is recommended to install drip irrigation in greenhouses. The greenhouse also needs to be ventilated regularly. During the active development of the culture, potassium and phosphorus can be added.
Tomatoes of any variety are 95% water
Pest and disease control
Raspberry sweetness has good immunity, but the variety is afraid of blossom end rot. They get rid of this problem by increasing the level of calcium in the soil and reducing the amount of nitrogen.
In greenhouse conditions there is a risk of brown spotting. It usually appears against a background of great dampness and minimal ventilation.
Late blight or brown rot appears rarely. But as a preventative measure, irrigation with Fitosporin, HOM, and Proton Extra is still recommended. Phytophthora is a simple fungus, but very dangerous for tomatoes. It spreads rapidly, literally overnight you can lose all the fruits, they will turn black, and the bush will dry out. The fungus spreads by wind, does not die in winter and persists on the remains of the plant in the ground.You can determine the problem if you carefully examine the bush:
- brown spots appear on the lower part;
- brown stripes are visible along the stem;
- dense brown spots appear on the fruits.
The greatest risk of fungus appearing is during periods of heavy rainfall and at the same time sudden changes in temperature.
Of the pests for tomatoes, the most dangerous is the Colorado potato beetle. Insects will have to be fought manually, after which the bushes can be treated with Prestige. If they are small, then you can get rid of them using folk remedies. You can make a decoction for spraying from onion peels, which you can definitely find in every home.
Products based on tobacco, laundry soap, garlic or mustard are effective against the Colorado potato beetle.
Slugs can also attack tomatoes. To eliminate them, loosen the ground and sprinkle lime around the bush.
To kill slugs, you can use walnut shells or sand
Conclusion
The Raspberry Sweet tomato is a successful hybrid of Russian breeders. It has good immunity, the variety is very tasty and high-yielding. The fruits are sweet, with a pleasant tomato aroma, and are widely used. Due to their high resistance to transportation and keeping quality, tomatoes are popular among farmers.
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