Raspberry Honey tomatoes are ideal for those summer residents who prefer to grow large-fruited pink varieties on their plot. The tomato has no significant disadvantages, except that it has poor immunity to diseases of nightshade crops.
Description of the tomato variety Raspberry Honey
Detailed characteristics and descriptions of the Raspberry Honey tomato variety are presented below.
The agricultural company producing these seeds is Siberian Garden. The tomato first appeared on the market in 2006 and immediately won the love of domestic summer residents. The culture belongs to the first generation hybrids (F1).
The tomato belongs to the tall varieties, the bush is interdeterminate. It can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. The plant is standard. A variety with early fruit ripening. As a rule, the period from sowing the planting material until the fruit turns red is 95 days.
Tomatoes are distinguished by weak branches, which very often bend and break under the weight of the fruit. The plant itself is not leafy, the tops are light green in color.
The main disadvantage of Raspberry Honey is that the variety is not immune to diseases of nightshade crops. Very often he suffers from fusarium and gray mold. It tolerates dry summers well; this does not negatively affect the harvest. The crop can be cultivated in garden beds, and in greenhouses or greenhouse shelters.
Characteristics of the fruits of the hybrid Raspberry Honey F1
The tomato hybrid Raspberry Honey is characterized by the excellent taste of ripe fruits. They are very sweet and have a honey flavor. It was this quality that made the hybrid so popular immediately after the seeds entered the market.
The fruits themselves are quite large; on the upper branches the weight of tomatoes can reach up to 800 grams. On the lower ones, the maximum weight is 1.5 kg. You can collect more than 10 kg of vegetables from a bush.
Tomatoes have a beautiful raspberry hue. Heart-shaped. There may be a green spot and strong ribbing near the stalk. Inside the fruit there are a small number of seed chambers and seeds. There is also no soft core. The skin is thin and smooth.
Ideal for fresh consumption whole. You can also use tomatoes to make light salads.
Tomatoes are often used to prepare tomato juices and sauces. Due to their too large size and thin skin, they are not suitable for pickling in their entirety.
Raspberry Honey does not last long after harvest.
Advantages and disadvantages of Raspberry Honey tomato
Reviews from those gardeners and gardeners who cultivated crops on their plots are in most cases positive. But, the description of the variety will be incomplete without analyzing the advantages and disadvantages. Each, even the best variety, has its drawbacks.
Description of advantages:
- Large-fruited, the maximum weight of one vegetable can reach up to 1.5 kg;
- A small number of seeds inside the fruit;
- Early ripening;
- Sweet, meaty vegetables;
- Not demanding in care;
- Tolerates drought well;
- It can be cultivated in open and closed ground.
The main disadvantage of the Raspberry Honey tomato hybrid is its low resistance to diseases and pests compared to other similar varieties. Preventive procedures and inspection of bushes will have to be carried out regularly. In addition, the branches are very weak and easily break due to the fruits.
But, despite these shortcomings, the variety remains very popular and beloved among many summer residents.
Features of cultivation of the hybrid Raspberry Honey
Planting material for seedlings is sown in early March. Tomatoes are planted in open ground in the second half of May.
Mostly open sunny areas are suitable for planting seedlings. The bushes do not tolerate stagnant rainwater and strong drafts. A stable harvest can be obtained if the seedlings are planted in a light, fertile substrate.
The optimal daily temperature for flowering and ovary formation is from +24 degrees. If the temperature exceeds +30 degrees, then the formation of ovaries does not occur, since the tomato pollen becomes sterile.
If the soil is waterlogged, plants may become infected with late blight.With the wrong combination of humidity and heat, the bushes will suffer from brown rot (cladosporiosis).
During the period of active formation of ovaries and fruits, tomatoes require a large amount of liquid. It is necessary to water the bushes with warm water right to the roots. Moisture should not get on the tops. The best time to water is early morning.
To increase productivity, you cannot do without applying mineral and organic fertilizers. When fruiting begins, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be used. They are also suitable for active fruit ripening. It is not recommended to get carried away with nitrogenous fertilizing during this period. They can only be used if the bushes are too frail and grow slowly.
Well suited as fertilizers and organic matter. Before planting seedlings in a permanent place, the substrate can be mixed with manure, wood ash, mullein or bird droppings.
A month after planting the seedlings, they need to be earthed up. After two weeks, it is recommended to repeat the procedure. Thanks to this, the root system will develop more actively and the bushes will grow better.
To increase the sugar level in vegetables, the bushes are sprayed with a solution of boric acid. Spraying is carried out during the flowering period of 2 and 3 flower clusters. It stimulates the formation of new growth points, causes active pollen germination and tomato growth.
