Features of the Raspberry Paradise tomato variety and productivity

One of the representatives of the Raspberry Miracle line of tomatoes was the Raspberry Paradise variety, which was bred by Russian breeders. This variety is very popular among summer residents, since ripe tomatoes not only have a delicious taste, but also during fruiting the bush becomes a real decoration of the garden bed. The merits of such tomatoes were appreciated not only by amateur summer residents, but also by professional vegetable growers, who awarded the plant with many awards and diplomas.

Main characteristics of the Raspberry Paradise tomato

The variety Raspberry Paradise belongs to the early ripening group. It is characterized by high yield and excellent taste.

Among the main characteristics are:

• indeterminate - a bush planted in greenhouse conditions can reach 2 meters in height;
• the plant is characterized by moderate landscaping, the leaves have a simple structure and a dark green tint;
• 3–5 tomatoes ripen on one small cluster;
• the fruits are large, their average weight varies between 500 - 600 grams;
• ripe tomatoes have a round shape and characteristic ribbing located near the stalk;
• tomatoes have a thin matte raspberry skin, characterized by elasticity, which protects the fruit from cracking;
• ripe red raspberry pulp is very juicy and sugary;
• the fruits are distinguished by a sweet honey-fruity taste, which is achieved due to the presence of a large amount of sugars and dry substances in tomatoes.

Such taste qualities of the fruit make this raspberry tomato a favorite among children: children love to eat the tomato fresh or as part of salads. Summer residents use the Raspberry Paradise tomato variety in the preparation of various spicy puree soups, tomato puree, and freshly squeezed juice.

Many housewives preserve the harvested crops, obtaining various winter snacks, tomato pastes, and bases for making soup.

In addition to the described characteristics, Raspberry Paradise tomatoes have a number of advantages:

• the collected fruits can be transported over long distances and are well stored;
• green tomatoes ripen quickly at room temperatures;
• the planted bush has increased resistance to most tomato diseases;
• With proper care, the plant produces high yields.

However, the Raspberry Paradise tomato also has its drawbacks. Their list includes strong sensitivity to frost and demands on the nutritional level of the soil.

The characteristics and description of the variety recommend planting the plant in areas with cool climatic conditions only in greenhouse structures.

Growing conditions

Variety Raspberry Paradise, like tomato Raspberry Ring, it is recommended to plant by seedling method. The first step is to prepare the materials for sowing.

Step-by-step description of sowing work:

1. Before sowing, the seeds are soaked in a growth stimulator.
2. The soil is prepared using garden soil and humus. If there is no humus, it can be replaced with peat.
3. If a summer resident needs to plant a plant in open ground, sowing work should be carried out in the second half of March.
4. Seeds are planted in peat containers, which avoid the picking process, which injures the weak roots of the seedlings.

In order for the Raspberry Paradise seeds to germinate quickly, they should be placed in an environment with moderate humidity and a temperature of 23 - 25 degrees.

The description of the variety recommends caring for and replanting seedlings according to the following instructions:

1. Pots with seedlings are placed in the light and watered with water using a spray bottle or watering can.
2. After 50 days have passed since the emergence of seedlings, the plants should begin to be hardened off. To do this, you need to take the seedlings out into the open air every day. The duration of the hardening procedure should be about 2 hours.
3. The description of tomatoes recommends planting the plant in open ground in early June. If planting will be carried out in a greenhouse, you can start dacha work in the second half of May. Before planting, make sure that the soil is completely warmed up.
4. Holes are formed for replanting, and the soil in them is fertilized with humus.
5. Raspberry Paradise seedlings are placed in the formed depression along with a peat container in which the seeds were sown, lightly sprinkled with soil and watered with heated water. Future bushes are placed at a distance of 60 - 70 centimeters from each other.

Before transplanting seedlings into the soil, they should be fed twice with complex fertilizer.

To obtain maximum yield, it is necessary to care for planted tomatoes:

• immediately after the process of transplanting Raspberry Paradise seedlings, it should be tied to supporting structures;
• after the first fruits appear, the bunches of tomatoes should be strengthened by tying them to supporting structures - otherwise the branches may break under the mass of ripe, bright crimson tomatoes;
• the bush must be formed into one stem, and all additional side shoots above the 3rd cluster must be removed in a timely manner;
• During 1 season, it is necessary to feed the planting 4 times, using liquid complex fertilizers.

Compliance with all the listed rules will protect Raspberry Paradise from damage to the branches and get a rich harvest of delicious tomatoes. Moreover, if proper care is provided, the plant will have good immunity to common tomato diseases.

Possible diseases and pests

The hybrid variety Raspberry Paradise is characterized by increased resistance to major tomato diseases. It is characterized by the fact that it is almost never affected by fusarium, verticillium and tobacco mosaic. However, summer residents, relying only on their own experience, recommend preventing infection.

To do this, tomato bushes should be sprayed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, phytosporin.An excellent preventative measure is disinfecting the soil with a solution of copper sulfate immediately before transplanting the prepared plant into the soil. When a late blight epidemic spreads, it is necessary to treat the bushes with preparations that contain copper.

Despite the fact that Raspberry Paradise tomatoes are highly resistant to diseases, the plant can be affected by pests. To combat this problem, bushes should be regularly treated with homemade or commercial insecticides.

A decoction of celandine, ammonia and soapy water have proven themselves to be effective folk remedies.

Despite the fact that Raspberry Paradise is quite demanding in terms of care, summer residents often prefer this particular variety, citing the unsurpassed taste of tomatoes, their juiciness and versatility in preparation, and high yield. It is worth considering that without regular fertilizing, the plant can produce a meager harvest and bear small-sized tomatoes. The regime of fertilizing and watering the beds should be carefully observed.