Description of the variety of tomato Cerrinano its cultivation methods
For many decades, gardeners have built garden beds, greenhouses and greenhouses to grow vegetables. For residents of private and country houses, there were no obstacles in this, which cannot be said about residents of multi-storey buildings. To solve this problem and grow strong, powerful tomatoes at home, breeders have bred new hybrid varieties by trial. One of these varieties is the tomato Cerrinano f1, which bears fruit perfectly on balconies and loggias.
General characteristics of vegetable crops
Cerrinano is an early maturing, miniature plant that was first bred by Israeli breeders in 1973. The culture got its name from the English word - "cherry", which means - cherry. This unusual name is due to the fact that its fruits are very similar to these berries.
The plant itself belongs to a determinant species, in which growth stops after the formation of 5-6 brushes. On average, the height of the bush is 25-30 cm. The plant has a beautiful, decorative appearance. The bush is of a standard shape, compact, low-leafed, with dark green foliage.
On a vegetable crop, the fruits ripen almost simultaneously, and quite early. On average, the growing season, from the first germination of seeds to harvest, is 85-90 days. One brush can tie from 5 to 6 pieces of small tomatoes. The average yield from one bush reaches 800 grams.
Description of ripe fruits
Despite the fact that Cerrinano tomatoes have an unusual look and method of growing, they are also famous for their fruits.
Full ripeness description:
- weight - 15-20 grams;
- shape - correctly rounded;
- color - bright red;
- pulp - medium density;
- the taste is sweet.
Tomatoes of this variety are valued in the preparation of baby food, in fresh consumption and in the preparation of canned whole fruits.
Pay attention: Cerrinano fruits are endowed with low calorie content, so they are ideal for diet nutrition.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Cerrinano tomatoes, like any vegetable crop, are endowed with their own advantages and disadvantages.
The pluses of culture include the following indicators:
- high yield of the crop;
- dietary properties of fruits;
- top rot resistance;
- good immunity to powdery mildew.
In addition to these indicators, the fruit crop tolerates frost and temperature changes well.
The variety has no particular disadvantages. But in order to grow a culture, you will need to follow certain rules of agrotechnical work.
Growing rules Cerrinano
Initially, vegetable cultivation was carried out only in city apartments. By the method of tests, it was proved by horticultural growers that the variety also grows well in open ground, in greenhouses and hotbeds. To increase the level of development and yield, the following agricultural techniques will need to be observed:
- Sowing seeds for seedlings should be carried out in late March - early April.
- With the complete formation of 2 true sheets, the seedlings need to be dived.
- In the period from seedling germination to planting it in a permanent place, it is recommended to introduce 3 times feeding with nitrogen and mineral fertilizers.
- 10 days before transplanting seedlings, it is necessary to start hardening.
Tomatoes are planted under closed ground in - mid-May. Open holes in early June. Landing scheme 0.5x0.6 meters.
As you can see, agricultural technology does not require much effort. Observing these simple works, the Cerrinano variety will thank you with tasty and healthy tomatoes that will delight even children. A beautiful ornamental bush will be able to transform the landscape of the personal plot or decorate the loggias.
