Description of the variety of cherry tomato yellow, features of cultivation and care
Cherry tomatoes - a group of vegetables, which includes varieties and hybrids that have miniature fruits. Cherry mass does not exceed 30 g. At the moment, there are more than 100 species of small-fruited tomatoes. It seems that there may be different in varieties related to cherry. It turns out that they differ in shape, color and other characteristics.
Color and shape
Everyone is used to seeing only red fruits. But there are cherry tomatoes that have raspberry, yellow, green, black and orange colors. Ripe tomatoes are oval, round, drop-shaped and elongated. The world saw the first fruits and a description of the variety for them back in 1973.
Israeli scientists presented the first development. They wanted to develop a crop variety that would slowly ripen in hot climates. The name of the vegetables comes from the English word cherry, which means “cherry” in Russian. And this is no coincidence, since tomatoes look like the fruits of this tree.
Characteristic
Studying the characteristics of modern cherry tomatoes, one can understand that they are hybrids. They are resistant to sudden temperature changes regardless of the time of day. They develop in countries with hot climates. They are not afraid of moisture deficiency.
Depending on the length of the stems, they are divided into three types:
- determinant - short stature;
- semi-determinant - medium height;
- indeterminate - tall.
Yellow cherry tomato, like other varieties with different colors, forms 3-5 clusters, on which 15 to 20 tomatoes ripen. Ripening of tomatoes on one bunch occurs simultaneously. That is why it is often possible to see tomatoes on the market from sellers that are cut by a branch, and not harvested by the piece. Such twigs are used to decorate dishes, which looks very advantageous.
Taste and cultivation
Tomato varieties have early, middle and late ripening periods. 7% of all species retained extended periods of fruit ripening. Therefore, the first crop is harvested in mid-July. You can find early and mid-season varieties, but this is problematic.
Cherry cultivation is possible in open and closed ground. Ampel varieties are very popular. Specially bred for development on balconies. There are also tomatoes that are suitable for growing on windowsills.
Cherries have incredible taste. Most of the vegetables on the market have a bright characteristic tomato flavor. If you search, you can find unusual varieties. They taste rich melon, blueberry and raspberry notes.
The best varieties
On sale most often you can find seeds belonging to one of the varieties:
- Red, Ira and Fingers.
- Strawberry, Sweet Cherry and Yellow Cherry.
- Dr. Green Frostad, Ocean and Elf.
- White nutmeg, Green grapes and Cherry Blosem f1
- Margol and Yellow Dates.
Thanks to the wide assortment, everyone chooses a suitable variety for themselves. This takes into account the color and size of the brushes, especially for growing on windowsills or balconies.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages are the following:
- the ability to choose the time of fruit ripening;
- high productivity;
- various flavors;
- canning by the piece or with brushes.
Among the shortcomings, only one is distinguished - susceptibility to certain diseases. Each variety has its own type of pests.
Cooking applications
Varietal cherry tomatoes are added to many dishes - snacks, sandwiches and salads. The smallest ones are suitable for decorating cooked dishes. Tomatoes will not only reveal themselves in salads, but also diversify the vegetable platter for the winter. Tomatoes fill the jar perfectly and look beautiful.
More advanced housewives dry or dry cherry. This also allows them to be used for cooking. They are added whole to vegetable pies, sauces and side dishes are prepared. Gardeners will definitely like cherry tomatoes.
