An early ripening variety that is gaining popularity - tomato Cherry fingers F1: description of tomatoes and characteristics

Description and characteristics of the variety

Tomato Cherripalchiki F1 is a magnificent cultivar bred by breeder L. A. Myazina. It was included in the State Register in 2010. At the moment, the variety is known to many gardeners. Those who plant their fingers once plant them again and again.

The variety was bred for cultivation in open ground and unheated film greenhouses. It is suitable for salads and whole fruit canning. The harvest can be obtained 90-95 days after germination, which gives grounds to classify the cultivar as early ripening.

The plant is determinate, the height of the bush is no more than 50 cm. The bushes are well leafy and lush. Cherry-type fruits, small, sweet. The shape is cylindrical, the sides are smooth, the flesh is dense. When ripe, the fruits are red. The section shows two seed chambers. The average fruit weight is 17 g, diameter is no more than 1.5 cm, length is up to 5 cm, usually much less. The taste is good.

Description of the variety

The height of the bushes is from 50 to 75 cm . In fertile soil, bushes can grow up to 100 cm, which significantly increases the yield. The plant is sparsely leafy . It has medium-sized leaves, light emerald green. Has a simple inflorescence.

Fruit ripening is simultaneous, carpal. The fruits are miniature, elongated , cylindrical-conical in shape. On palpation, dense, smooth, narrowed. Their length does not exceed 6 cm . The color of ripe tomatoes is bright red. At the stalk they may be light orange.

The color of unripe fruits is light emerald. Number of chambers: 2. Fruit weight varies from 10 to 22 g .

You can compare the weight of the fruits of this variety with others in the table below:

The marketable yield is high. From 1 sq. m. 2.5-3.0 kg of fruits are collected.

You can find out about other varieties of cherry tomatoes: Sweet Cherry, Strawberry, Sprut, Ampel Cherry Falls, Ira, Lisa on our website.

Features of cultivation and storage

The variety is grown through seedlings. If the bushes are decided to be pinched, each one grows into 3 stems. But tomatoes grow beautifully without any intervention.

It’s okay if the untied bushes fall on the ground - the tomatoes themselves are small and light, they will remain hanging on the branches without touching the soil, which will protect them from rot.

One of the features of growing this tomato is the harvesting method. In the fall, you can simply cut the bushes at the root and collect tomatoes from them without bending to the ground.

Features of agricultural technology

Seedlings are grown at high temperatures (from 240), adult bushes can withstand coolness, but young shoots need warmth. Where to plant tomatoes, whether you need a greenhouse - all this depends on weather conditions. If the likelihood of frost is high, you should play it safe and place the bushes in a greenhouse.

It is undesirable to thicken plantings too much, as this reduces yields and complicates plant care. 3-5 tomatoes per m² is enough. It is recommended to garter the stems, but even if some bush falls, the risk of blossom end rot is low, the brushes will remain on top.

Advice. There is no need to plant bushes, but if you need to increase the fruit mass, you can leave 3 stems.

It is important to monitor the condition of the soil. During the growth period, tomatoes need to be fed regularly. At the same time, humus should be added carefully so as not to touch the stems - this will lead to burns. Mineral formulations are also suitable. Pest control is carried out traditionally; you can use natural solutions or purchased spraying preparations.

The Cherryfingers tomato will not cause any difficulties when grown in the garden or on the windowsill. Can be cultivated throughout Russia.

Growing tomatoes

The tomato variety “Cherryfingers” is cultivated through seedlings.

How to prepare seeds?

Description:

1. Before sowing, a visual inspection of the seeds is first carried out. It is advisable to give preference to large and full-bodied specimens;
2. After selection, they are immersed in a warm, weak saline solution and stirred for 10 minutes until the seeds are completely wet. Next, the solution containing the seeds on the surface is drained. The seeds lying at the bottom are thoroughly washed in clean water, then disinfected in a saturated solution of potassium permanganate for 15-20 minutes, then washed again under running water;
3. Soak in a growth stimulator for 10-12 hours.

Sowing seed material

Description:

• Two months before planting in a permanent place, seeds are sown for seedlings;
• To grow seedlings, use a special container and a prepared soil mixture, consisting of two parts of turf soil and humus, and one part of washed river sand;
• The planted seeds are sprinkled with a peat layer on top. The temperature should not be lower than +16 degrees;
• After the formation of a pair of full-fledged leaves, the seedlings are planted in separate containers with a diameter of 10 cm;
• During the growth of seedlings, mineral fertilizers enriched with potassium and phosphorus are applied;
• Active growth of seedlings is guaranteed at temperatures above +24…+29 degrees. Also, daylight hours for seedlings should be from 10 to 12 hours.

Rules for planting seedlings:

• Transplanting tomato bushes to a permanent place should begin when shoots reach a height of 25-30 cm. Overgrowth and thinning of seedlings should be avoided, as this will lead to a decrease in yield;
• The soil must be prepared in the fall: loosen, remove plant residues, and also fertilize the soil;
• No more than 3-5 tomato bushes are planted per 1 m2. By following the recommended planting, thickening can be avoided.

Productivity

The average yield per 1 m2 is from 3.5 to 4.5 kg of tomato fruits.

Which regions are best to grow in?

Thanks to its versatility, the “Cherry Fingers” tomato can, in addition to the traditional growing method, be cultivated even on a glassed-in balcony. If you use a greenhouse structure, the tomato variety “Cherripalchiki” will be suitable for cultivation even in the northernmost regions of Russia. This variety is successfully suitable for cultivation in Moscow and Leningrad regions. Vladimir, Yaroslavl regions. Tomatoes can also be grown in the Arkhangelsk, Sverdlovsk regions, Perm, Krasnodar and Altai territories.

Bush care

Recommendations for caring for the tomato variety “Cherripalchiki”:

• The variety requires mandatory garter. No pinning is required;

Otherwise, productivity may decrease.

• During the season, they are fed two or three times with mineral fertilizers or humus. It is necessary to ensure that humus does not fall on the root system. Otherwise, a severe burn of the plant is guaranteed, as well as a cessation of growth;
• When cultivated under film covers, the formation of a bush is carried out in 3-4 stems, leaving 6-7 brushes;
• Warm water is used for irrigation. Water exclusively in the evening;
• Also, do not forget about loosening after each watering and precipitation.

Tomatoes: advantages and disadvantages

The tomato variety “Cherry Fingers” has numerous advantages:

• Miniature fruits;
• Mid-early ripening;
• High resistance to pests and diseases typical of nightshades;
• Possibility of transportation over long distances;
• Ability to grow on balconies and loggias;
• Excellent taste characteristics;
• Excellent tolerance to adverse weather conditions;
• Good yield;
• Simultaneous ripening of fruits;
• Good keeping quality;
• Cold resistance;
• Stress resistance.

Among the disadvantages of the variety are:

• The need to tie the stems;
• The use of greenhouse facilities for cultivation in the northern regions of the country.

How to grow natural tomatoes without chemicals

To get a high-quality harvest without the use of chemicals, the following recommendations must be followed at all stages of cultivation:

1. Temperature conditions for tomato seedlings and bushes:

• Temperature 23-25 ​​C before germination in a box under film;
• After seed germination, reduce the temperature to 20-22 degrees;
• Daytime temperatures should be 5 degrees higher than night temperatures, which are 14-15 degrees;
• 1-2 weeks before planting in the soil, seedlings need to be hardened off, gradually increasing the seedlings' exposure to the open air in the evening or in cloudy weather.

1. The seeds are sown in light, fertile soil. It’s good to add ash to tomatoes, about 0.5 liters per bucket of soil.
2. Seedlings need to be watered only when the top layer of soil dries out.
3. It is better to plant seedlings in a permanent place when the seedlings reach 25-30 cm. It is impossible to allow the seedlings to overgrow and thin out, this will lead to loss of productivity.
4. For 1 sq. m, it is optimal to plant from 3 to 5 tomato bushes. Thickening of planting leads to loss of yield.
5. The beds should be carefully prepared for planting seedlings. Warm beds have proven themselves well:

See also

Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Russian sizeRead

• cardboard is placed at the bottom of such a bed;
• then a layer of sawdust about 10 cm is loaded on top;
• lay hay or fresh grass on the sawdust and compact it with a layer of 30 cm;
• sifted humus or compost mixed with ash and soil from the site is the top layer of the bed. It should be approximately 20-30 cm, but more is possible.

Warm beds only need to be watered. They work great for 3 years without adding any additional fertilizers.

Advantages and disadvantages of the hybrid, reviews from agronomists

The author's hybrid has been in demand among gardeners since 2010. Why do they love the Cherryfingers tomato so much? Main advantages:

1. Productivity is abundant and fast. The fruits turn red together.
2. Miniature tomatoes are suitable for both whole-fruit preparations and for adding decoration to fresh dishes.
3. Tomatoes can be stored for a long time. If you had to harvest the crop unripe, the period increases and is at least six months.
4. Transportation will not be a test for the strong skin of tomatoes.
5. The hybrid is not afraid of the vagaries of a cool or changeable climate.
6. Genetic resistance to diseases common in tomato beds.

Cherryfingers tomatoes also have a drawback: they need to be tied up.

Reviews:

• It is not difficult to grow a hybrid, and it is even easier to find a use for it. Small fruits are placed in any jar, you can pickle, salt, the shape will be preserved. We decided to grow a couple of bushes in pots for comparison. The taste and size of the tomatoes remained the same as those of garden specimens (Olga, Rostov region).
• Once you get acquainted with a bright tomato, it is impossible to refuse it. Cultivation does not take much effort - it is enough to monitor the saturation of the soil and remove ripe tomatoes in time (Alexander, Moscow region).