For many decades, gardeners have built beds on their plots, greenhouses and greenhouses to grow vegetable crops. For residents of private and country houses, there were no obstacles in this, which cannot be said about residents of multi-storey premises. To solve this problem and grow strong, powerful tomatoes at home, breeders have developed new hybrid varieties using trial methods. One of these varieties is the Cerrinano f1 tomato, which bears fruit beautifully on balconies and loggias.
General characteristics of vegetables
The Cerrinano variety is an early-ripening, miniature plant that was first bred by Israeli breeders in 1973. The culture got its name from the English word “cherry,” which translated 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 determinate species, in which growth stops after the formation of 5-6 clusters. On average, the height of the bush is 25-30 cm. The plant has a beautiful, decorative appearance. The bush is standard-shaped, compact, sparsely leafy, with dark green foliage.
On vegetable crops, 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 bunch can produce 5 to 6 small tomatoes. The average yield from one bush reaches 800 grams.
Description of ripe fruits
Despite the fact that Cerrinano tomatoes have an unusual appearance and cultivation method, they are also famous for their fruits.
Description of fully ripe fruits:
- weight – 15-20 grams;
- shape – regularly rounded;
- color – bright red;
- pulp – medium density;
- the taste is sweet.
Tomatoes of this variety are valued in the preparation of baby food, for fresh consumption and for the preparation of canned whole fruit.
It is worth noting: Cerrinano fruits are low in calories, so they are ideal for dietary nutrition.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Cerrinano tomatoes, like any vegetable crop, have their own advantages and disadvantages.
The advantages of culture include the following indicators:
- high yield;
- dietary properties of fruits;
- resistance to blossom end rot;
- 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 crop, you will need to follow certain rules of agricultural work.
Rules for growing Cerrinano
Initially, vegetable cultivation was carried out only in city apartments. Using the sampling method, fruit and vegetable growers have proven that the variety also grows well in open ground, in greenhouses and hotbeds. To increase the level of development and productivity, you will need to follow the following agricultural practices:
- Sowing seeds for seedlings should be done in late March - early April.
- When 2 true leaves are fully formed, the seedlings need to be pricked.
- During the period from seedling germination to its planting in a permanent place, it is recommended to introduce fertilizing with nitrogen and mineral fertilizers 3 times.
- 10 days before transplanting the seedlings, it is necessary to begin hardening.
Tomatoes are planted indoors in mid-May. In open holes - in early June. Planting pattern 0.5x0.6 meters.
As you can see, agricultural technology does not require much effort. By following these simple steps, the Cerrinano variety will reward you with tasty and healthy tomatoes that will delight even children. A beautiful ornamental bush can transform the landscape of a personal plot or decorate a loggia.
