Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Krasnaya Grazd, its yield
The Red Bunch tomato (sometimes sold under the name Sweet Million) is a very productive and unpretentious variety. He fell in love with many domestic gardeners for the versatility of use and the excellent taste of the fruit.
Description of the tomato variety Red Bunch
The Krasnaya Grozd tomato variety was developed by the Russian agricultural firm Agroni. It was registered in the state register for cultivation in open field and greenhouses in 2008.
Before buying planting material, it is important to study the description of the tomato. This will help to make sure if the variety is right or not.
The plant belongs to the determinants, the growth of the bush is limited, the height of the main stem does not exceed 50-60 cm. The stalk is thick, the top must be pinched so that the bush grows in breadth. Differs in the formation of a large number of brushes covered with tomatoes.
Emerald green tops, "potato" type, not pubescent. The inflorescence of the Krasnaya Grozd variety is simple. The first inflorescence begins to form after 6-7 leaves. Further - after 1 - 2 sheets.
The root system of a tomato is powerful, it grows strongly in different directions.
The main characteristic is immunity to diseases of nightshade crops such as powdery mildew. Reviews of some gardeners who grew the Krasnaya Grozd variety say that with strong drafts when grown in a greenhouse, plants can be exposed to late blight.
High resistance to sudden changes in temperature. Fruiting continues throughout the season. Suitable for growing on a balcony or glazed loggia.
Fruit characteristics
Red Bunch tomatoes are early ripening varieties. You can harvest the crop in 90 - 100 days after the first shoots appear.
There are many brushes on a tomato. On the first few brushes, 40-55 fruits are formed, then 20-30. The yield is good.
Tomatoes are not large, about 40 gr. The shape of the fruit is oval. The pulp is juicy, tender, with a pleasant tomato aroma. The skin is smooth, not ribbed, rather dense. Unripe fruits of a light green hue, as they ripen, acquire a bright red hue, there is a small green spot near the stalk.
Vegetables produce a small amount of seeds and contain a minimum amount of dry matter. Tomatoes of the Krasnaya Grozd variety are suitable for making salads, eating fresh, and preserving them as a whole. They can be used to make delicious tomato juices, lecho and adjika.
Pros and cons of tomato
The reviews of those farmers who planted tomatoes on their site are extremely positive.But, despite the fact that the variety has a large number of advantages, it has a number of disadvantages.
Advantages:
- Abundant fruiting throughout the season (more than 10 kg of fruit can be harvested from a bush);
- Amicable and early ripening of fruits;
- You can pick vegetables until October;
- High taste of vegetables;
- No pinching required;
- The fruits do not crack and can be stored for a long time;
- Universal use in cooking;
- Can be grown outdoors and indoors.
Disadvantages:
- In the northern regions, cultivation is possible only in greenhouse conditions;
- With strong drafts, the bushes can get sick with late blight.
In general, no significant deficiencies were found in the tomato.
How to grow tomatoes Red Bunch
The process of planting cherry varieties Krasnaya Grozd is the same as that of ordinary tomatoes. Sowing seeds begins on the 20th of February. First of all, the planting material must be disinfected in a solution of potassium permanganate. Then they need to be dried and planted to a depth of 2 - 3 cm.The distance between the seeds should be at least 1 cm.
All varieties of cherry tomatoes must be dived. They do not tolerate tightness, in such conditions they can grow poorly. You need to dive when the first 3 - 4 leaves appear.
Peat cups can be used for this purpose. In order not to injure the seedlings, it can be transplanted to a permanent place in these cups.
The place for planting seedlings should be well lit. If tomatoes lack sunlight, they will start to grow poorly and hurt. Saplings should be planted on fertile, oxygenated soils. The distance between the bushes should be at least 40 cm.
To increase yields throughout the season, mineral and organic fertilizers must be applied to tomatoes. The first feeding is made during the period of ovary formation. For 1 kg of manure (you can take chicken droppings or mullein), you need 10 liters of water. You need to water the bushes with this solution for 2 - 3 weeks.
The second feeding is carried out during the fruiting period. You need to take 10 liters of warm water, 1 kg of green grass or manure and 1 tbsp. l. any mineral fertilizer for tomatoes.
It is recommended to carry out foliar dressing, alternating with root dressings. In the first half of the season, the bushes can be sprayed with a solution of urea (1 tbsp. L of urea and 1 g of potassium permanganate, dilute 10 l of warm water).
During the fruiting period, the plants must be treated with a solution of potassium sulfate, potassium nitrite or potassium magnesium (1 tbsp. L. Fertilizer is diluted in 10 liters of warm water).
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