Cherry Blossom tomatoes gained popularity among gardeners 20 years ago. Tomatoes of this variety are of particular value - the fruits grow sweet and small. These criteria are admired by most summer residents who grow vegetables in their own beds. This hybrid variety is considered universal, so even inexperienced gardeners who are not familiar with the intricacies of growing tomatoes can get a harvest.
The variety was bred in 1999 in Japan, but appeared in Russia much later - only in 2008. During this time, the tomato has become widely known, so you can find Cherry Blossam bushes in the beds of most summer residents.
general information
The description of the variety makes it clear that the tomato has a large number of positive properties. The bushes are of mid-early ripeness, the harvest ripens 90 - 100 days after the seedlings appear. This is a determinate hybrid produced by the Japanese company Sakata.
It is recommended to grow Cherry Blossem F1 in a greenhouse or open ground. When planting seedlings in the ground, you need to correctly assess the climate so that the bushes can provide a good harvest. If the weather conditions are unsuitable, the tomatoes will not grow well and will not bear fruit.
With proper care, the bush grows powerful - the height of the plant often varies within 1 meter. Experienced summer residents recommend tying the bush to a support and carrying out pinching. The leaves of the Cherry Blossema F1 tomato are green and medium in size. The inflorescences are complex, thanks to which one bush can bear up to 7 kg of fruit. In most cases, the plant forms 3 stems during the growth process, which increases the yield several times - 3.7 - 4.5 kilograms can be harvested from one square meter.
Features of the variety:
- High yield. With proper care, the harvest will be about 4 kg.
- No wilting. If you do not water the plant in a timely manner, this will not negatively affect the harvest. However, do not forget that fertilizing is not watering, since the fertilizer does not contain the elements necessary for the plant that are contained in water.
- Good survival rate. After planting seedlings in the ground, the seedlings in most cases take root normally, even if the soil is not fertilized in advance.
- Can be planted in any region of the country. Cherry blossom tomatoes take root well and bear fruit in different climatic conditions.
Negative qualities include the obligatory staking of the plant, since the stem, in most cases thin and flexible, grows up to 1 meter. This means that under the weight of ripening tomatoes, the branches will bend strongly towards the ground, and ultimately may even break.
Fruit characteristics
The characteristics of tomatoes show what kind of harvest can be obtained with proper care of the beds. The fruits, which ripen within 90–100 days, are round in shape, dense skin, smooth, and sweetish. The average weight of one tomato is 20 - 30 grams.
After full ripening, when the tips of the branches begin to dry, the fruits do not crack and do not lose their taste. Ripe tomatoes can hang on the branches for 1 - 1.5 weeks, after which the tomatoes become less juicy.
Thanks to its dense peel, the Cherry Blossom tomato is often used for winter preparations, since after heat treatment the tomatoes do not burst, crack or lose their shape.
Fresh tomatoes are also tasty and healthy. Thanks to these qualities, it is possible to store the crop in a cool place for up to 30 days.
The hybrid is characterized by increased resistance to diseases, so when planting seedlings in open ground, you should not be afraid of the death of the plant. Tomato Cherry Blosem F1 is not susceptible to the development of such diseases:
- Alternaria blight;
- verticillium;
- brown spot;
- fusarium wilt;
- tobacco mosaic virus.
These are the most dangerous diseases of tomatoes, in the presence of which not every bush is able to continue active and healthy growth. When purchasing seeds, you need to keep in mind that before packaging, the seed is treated with the Tiram fungicide. When planting in open soil, the seeds do not need to be pre-soaked.
In order for the fruits to turn out large and tasty, the hybrid must be fed with fertilizers and sprayed against harmful insects during the growth process. Although it will take time, the harvest will turn out great.
How to grow properly
Sowing seeds for growing seedlings is carried out in special seedling boxes - long but shallow, which allows you to grow bushes with a strong root system and stem. At a temperature of 20 degrees, seeds germinate within a week after planting.
As soon as the seedlings have 2 true leaves, they are transplanted into separate pots. Already at this time, the seedlings will need to be fed with minerals, fertilizers and vitamins, which will allow the bushes to grow quickly and acquire a strong rhizome.
Once the seedlings are 15 – 25 cm in height, they can be planted in open soil. In order for tomatoes to grow well, the hole must be treated with fertilizers so that the plant does not die after planting in open ground. Before flowering, it is recommended to feed the bushes 3 – 5 times.
How to water Cherry Blossom correctly? After planting seedlings in open ground, they need to be watered 2-3 times a week, especially if the weather is hot outside. Every week tomatoes should be fed:
- potash fertilizers;
- phosphorus salts;
- complex fertilizing;
- organic fertilizers.
By properly caring for tomatoes, you will be able to remove large and ripe tomatoes, which can be eaten fresh or used for preparing preparations.
