Delicious and healthy fruits of tomatoes have long been popular among consumers. Tomatoes contain a large amount of vitamins and microelements. It is not surprising that gardeners from different parts of the world allocate several beds for planting plants of the nightshade family. Every year, breeders add to the list of varieties. More and more resistant and productive tomatoes are appearing, ready to bear fruit in the harsh conditions of Siberia and the home balcony. The Red Potted Tomato will be an excellent option for vegetable growers who do not have their own summer cottages. The characteristics of the plant made it possible to grow it indoors.
General information about tomato
Cherry tomatoes are distinguished by their small size and sweet taste. One of the varieties ready to please lovers of miniature berries is the Potted tomato. Characteristics and external distinctive qualities of tomato:
- Early ripening, the berries are ready for picking in 80–90 days.
- Pedicel with articulation.
- Superdeterminant.
- The type of inflorescences is intermediate and simple.
- Low-growing, height does not exceed 25 centimeters.
- Good foliage.
- Medium branching.
- Compactness.
- The leaves are medium sized and green.
- Decorative variety.
- Suitable for growing at home.
- Good yield, up to 1.5 kilograms of fruit from one bush.
- Stable immunity to most diseases of the nightshade family.
- High rate of marketable berries.
- Easy to care for.
- Good keeping quality.
IMPORTANT! It is necessary to pick when the first leaf appears.
You can also grow tomatoes in open ground, provided the climatic conditions are suitable. More often the plant is chosen for home cultivation in pots. Technical data and external qualities of the fruit:
- Number of cameras: 2–3 pieces.
- Small ones.
- Regular round shape, slightly elongated.
- Weight does not exceed 85 grams.
- The pulp is red-pink in color.
- Dense.
- Sweet, sugar taste.
- Persistent tomato aroma.
- Not prone to cracking.
Reviews of the Pot Red tomato variety confirm the good taste of the fruit. The sweet berry is suitable for whole-fruit canning, fresh consumption, and drying. It will decorate any dish and become the highlight of the holiday table.
Recommendations for cultivation
Plants grown at home require compliance with the rules of agricultural technology and the creation of favorable conditions. There are a few key points to consider:
- Container for sowing.
- Soil selection.
- Organization of the place.
- Care activities.
Sowing container
A correctly selected container will ensure a good tomato root system. Experts recommend giving preference to containers with a volume of five liters or more. When cultivating dwarf tomatoes, a three or four liter option is also suitable. The cylindrical shape of the pot will provide optimal conditions for the development of the root system. Attention must be paid to the width of the pot, the wider the better.
Soil selection
If you have the appropriate skills, it is better to create a substrate for the plant yourself. An alternative solution would be to purchase universal soil for tomatoes.
Organization of the place
One of the main factors influencing tomato yield will be the chosen location. For light-loving plants, it is better to choose southern or western sides. The northern part will not provide enough light and additional, artificial lighting will have to be organized.
Care measures
The rules of agricultural technology include standard measures for caring for low-growing varieties: watering, fertilizing, loosening and removing weeds.
