Tomato Red cheeks: characteristics and description of the variety with a photo

Today there is a wide range of Solanaceae family varieties, and any gardener will find an option for himself, according to the preferences and characteristics of the region. Tomato Red cheeks f1 will be an excellent solution for lovers of meaty and sweet berries.

General information about the variety

Reviews about the tomato Red cheeks f1 from vegetable growers from different regions of Russia are only positive. The plant consistently bears fruit in the middle zone of the country, the Moscow region and warm, southern territories. General description of the variety:

• mid-early, maximum ripening period of berries no more than 120 days;
• short plant, maximum height 1.5 meters;
• determinant;
• high yield, from 1 sq. planting meters receive up to 6 kg of tomatoes;
• the first inflorescence is formed above the 7-8th leaf;
• medium foliage;
• requires maintaining a temperature of at least 19 degrees, does not tolerate cold;
• resistant to major diseases of the nightshade family;
• resistant to cracking;
• tolerates transportation well;
• Long term storage possible.

Tomato Red cheeks are successfully grown not only in Russia. The variety is popular with Ukrainian, Belarusian, Moldovan and Kazakh vegetable growers. Fruit Feature:

• flat-round shape;
• large, maximum weight reaches 350 grams.
• slightly ribbed;
• thin skin;
• color of ripe berry is bright red;
• multi-seed, with 3-4 chambers;
• juicy;
• sweet taste with sourness;
• fragrant.

Versatile variety suitable for pickling, canning, mashing and pasta. Tomato is one of the salad varieties and will be a great addition to the table.

Growing advice

The first step to getting a good harvest is seedling preparation. Preparatory work should begin in early spring.

In order to prevent diseases, tomato seeds are pre-treated with a solution of potassium permanganate. After washing with clean, warm water, the grains are placed in the soil, to a depth of 2-3 cm. Separate peat pots are better suited for planting seedlings.Recommended for he althy seedlings:

• maintaining the temperature in the room at least 21 degrees;
• regular watering and loosening;
• constant source of natural or artificial light.

Tomatoes stably bear fruit in greenhouse conditions and in open ground. The landing site should be chosen depending on the climatic features of the region.

IMPORTANT! It is necessary to pick tomatoes immediately after the formation of the second true leaf.

To achieve a good harvest, it is necessary to provide the plant with comfortable conditions:

• arrange seedlings in a checkerboard pattern, at a minimum distance of 40 cm from each other;
• regular feeding, at least once every 10 days;
• watering with warm water in the evening and morning hours, as needed;
• carrying out pinching;
• regular loosening;
• garter and additional support. As a support, use only synthetic materials.

Opinion of gardeners

The variety is suitable for growing in open ground in the Belgorod region. The fruits are large, fleshy with a slight acidity. To get a good harvest, you need to tie up, regularly water and loosen. Great for vegetable salad, pasta and juice. Recommended!

Varvara Nikolaeva, 43.

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