Ampel tomatoes of the hybrid “Cherry Falls F1”: photos, reviews, description, characteristics, yield

Waterfall tomato clusters descend in beautiful lush clusters. The productive variety is replete with bright, tasty cherry tomatoes. Bushes do not take up much space; they are convenient to grow not only in beds, but also in flowerpots and pots.

Description of the variety

Fruit:

• They have an almost flat, spherical shape;
• When unripe they are light green in color, when fully ripe they are red;
• The average weight varies from 15 to 25 grams.

Bushes:

• Determinant type;
• They reach a height of approximately 12-15 cm;
• With several hanging lashes, the length of which reaches from 1.0 to 1.1 meters;
• The leaves are medium in size and rich green in color;
• Inflorescences of complex type. Formation occurs above the 9-10th leaf. The distance between inflorescences is from 3 or more leaves.

Features of cultivation and care

Using the seedling method for growing tomatoes, the seeds are sown in rows 1-2 cm deep in a moist peat substrate. Then, to create a greenhouse effect, the seedling box is covered with glass or plastic wrap and placed in a warm, bright place. In order for the seeds to germinate quickly, the room temperature is set in the range of +18-+22 degrees. Under good conditions, sprouts make their way to the surface 9 days after sowing.

As soon as the sprouts break through to the surface, the cover is removed. After 10-13 days, when the young plants have formed 2-3 true leaves, calcium nitrate is added to the seedlings. The fertilizer is prepared at the rate of 2 g of substance per 1 liter of water. 4-5 days after feeding, the seedlings are planted in pots or flowerpots. As a substrate for planting Vodopad variety tomato, it is best to use special purchased mixtures or soil taken from the plot where carrots, zucchini, and dill used to grow.

To plant seedlings in open ground, seedling seeds are sown in March-April. Bushes are planted in the garden bed at a distance of 25-30 cm from each other. Ornamental tomatoes are grown at home all year round, however, in order for the plant to develop normally in winter, owners of a balcony garden must provide the bushes with additional lighting.

Tomato Waterfall is one of the brightest representatives of cherry tomatoes. These varieties are suitable for those who love fresh and organic vegetables, but do not have their own garden plots or summer cottages. Cherries are convenient because they do not take up much space, so they can be grown in pots or flowerpots. At the same time, they will not take up much space, and they can also serve as decoration for flower beds due to the bright and original appearance of the tomatoes. They received their originality and beauty thanks to French breeders.

Growing tomatoes

For cultivating the tomato hybrid “Cherry Falls”, the seedling method is preferable.

How to prepare seeds?

Before sowing, seeds require standard procedures, which include mandatory disinfection in a manganese solution and treatment in a growth stimulator.

Sowing seed material

Description:

• Peat substrate is used to grow seedlings;
• The sowing depth of seed material is approximately 0.5 cm;
• After sowing, the soil is moistened, the containers are covered with glass or film cover;
• To speed up germination, maintain a temperature range from +18 to +22 degrees;
• As soon as the crops sprout, the cover is removed;
• After two weeks, it is necessary to feed the plantings with calcium nitrate. Prepare a solution from the ratio of two grams of nitrate per liter of water;
• After another 4-5 days, it is recommended to plant the seedlings by planting them in boxes or flowerpots on the balcony;
• It is advisable to fill the picking containers with soil where zucchini, carrots or dill previously grew. If this is not available, use a ready-made soil mixture purchased at a specialized store.

Rules for planting seedlings

Description:

• If you plan to plant later in unprotected soil, sowing seed material for seedlings is carried out in late March-early April;
• In open beds, tomato bushes are placed maintaining a distance of 25-30 cm from each other. It is advisable to use well-lit areas for growing tomatoes.

Sowing ampelous tomato seeds in pots

Growing ampelous tomatoes can be done either by sowing seeds directly into pots or by growing seedlings, followed by planting them to a permanent place of growth. It is still advisable to grow hanging tomatoes using seedlings, since these plants are transplant lovers. In addition, thanks to it, they receive a new portion of nutrients from the soil necessary for normal growth. Seedlings of ampelous tomatoes are grown in the same way as for other varieties intended for growth in open ground.

If you purchase seeds of ampelous tomatoes in specialized stores, you can do without their preliminary preparation, since they have already been disinfected by the manufacturer. Most often they can be found in the form of granules, which contain not only seeds, but also essential microelements, as well as pesticides. They are planted in moist soil without soaking in a solution of potassium permanganate.

In the case of independently obtaining ampelous tomato seeds, it is necessary to soak for 15 minutes in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. This soaking helps to identify empty seeds that float to the top and are unsuitable for growing.

After disinfection, suitable seeds are placed in damp gauze for 3–7 days for germination.

Important! The gauze must be moistened every day. As soon as the hatched sprouts become 4–5 mm long, they can be planted in the ground. To do this, they are placed in moist soil to a depth of about 2 cm.

Until a sprout appears above the soil surface, it is necessary to constantly water the soil, preventing it from drying out, but under no circumstances overwater the plants. After the tomato seedlings have acquired a couple of true leaves, they can already be planted using individual pots

To do this, they are placed in moist soil to a depth of about 2 cm. Until a sprout appears above the soil surface, it is necessary to constantly water the soil, preventing it from drying out, but under no circumstances flood the plants. After the tomato seedlings have acquired a couple of true leaves, they can already be planted using individual pots

As soon as the hatched sprouts become 4–5 mm long, they can be planted in the ground. To do this, they are placed in moist soil to a depth of about 2 cm. Until a sprout appears above the soil surface, it is necessary to constantly water the soil, preventing it from drying out, but under no circumstances flood the plants. After the tomato seedlings have acquired a couple of true leaves, they can already be planted using individual pots.

Before transplanting seedlings into containers, it is recommended to fertilize them a couple of times. Small doses of mineral fertilizers based on potassium and nitrogen are suitable for it. You can find out how to use this fertilizer and in what quantity by reading the instructions for the selected fertilizer.

Bush care

Care activities include:

• Periodic watering. Water as needed, avoiding drying out the top layer of soil. The soil must be constantly moist. However, you should not overwater the Cherry Falls hybrid, since, like all tomato crops, it does not like stagnant moisture. Staying in extremely moist soil causes rotting of the root system;
• Loosen the soil in a timely manner;
• Also, do not forget about fertilizing. It is necessary to alternate a solution of calcium nitrate with magnesium sulfate.

The tomato hybrid does not need shaping, pinching or tying.

Diseases and pests

As a rule, ampel varieties of tomatoes are less susceptible to disease. The bushes grow in separate containers and do not come into contact with open ground, which contains pathogens of fungal and viral diseases and pest larvae. As a preventive measure, it is recommended to apply the drug Trichodermin before planting or spill the soil with a 1% solution of potassium permanganate.

According to reviews from gardeners who have experience growing hanging varieties, there is a risk of encountering diseases and pests such as:

• Blackleg. A fungal disease that affects tomato seedlings. The cause is excessive watering and, as a result, stagnation of moisture. The disease can be prevented by disinfecting seeds and soil before planting. The soil in which tomatoes grow should have time to dry out between waterings.
• Late blight. The disease spreads in the second half of summer during temperature changes combined with high humidity. Dense growth of drooping shoots prevents ventilation and promotes the development of fungus. The advantage of hanging varieties is that the container with tomatoes can be brought indoors for a while. Do not forget about preventive treatments against late blight.
• Spider mite. The pest can attack tomatoes that are grown in the apartment and on the balcony; it is less common in greenhouses and vegetable gardens. Dry periods pose the greatest danger. The insect feeds on young leaves and ovaries of the tomato, located at the bottom of the leaf. In order not to resort to chemicals on edible crops, you should fight the pest with garlic infusion or soap solution.
• Whitefly. White, moth-like butterflies, 1.5-2 mm in size, can destroy tomato bushes in a couple of weeks. The insect lays eggs on the back of the leaves. A dangerous pest can be detected through regular inspections of the crop. At the first signs of damage, it is necessary to spray the bushes with Aktara or Fitoverm. After a week, the treatment should be repeated.

Gardeners note the unpretentiousness of hanging tomatoes. Basic care consists of frequent watering, mulching the soil and regular fertilizing. Falling vines strewn with delicious fruits are an original decorative solution for a balcony, loggia or garden plot.

Reviews about the variety from those who planted

The French hybrid "Cherry Falls" is widely known among gardeners. The taste of the fruit was appreciated not only by adults, but also by children.

The tomato hybrid “Cherry Falls” is one of the brightest representatives of cherry tomatoes. It is perfect for lovers of fresh tomatoes who do not have a personal plot, since balconies, flowerpots, and flower pots can be used to grow the hybrid. Also, the decorative appearance and compactness of the bushes allows them to be used as decoration for flower beds.

Balcony tomatoes:

Sowing window and balcony tomatoes

It is worth buying seeds for planting in March.

If the seeds are not glazed, soak them in a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate before sowing. Keep them in it for an hour, then rinse the seeds with clean water.

Some gardeners do not embed them in the ground at all, just press them lightly. Others are planted to a depth of 2 cm.

The soil for germinating tomatoes should be loose and breathable. A good recipe for such a substrate: humus + turf soil + peat (in equal quantities).

This substrate can be enriched with wood ash (for 10 kg of soil, give 1 glass of ash) and potassium sulfate with superphosphate (for the same 10 kilos, add no more than a teaspoon of this substance).

Seedling care

• Watering. Young plants need moisture, but add it little by little. If water begins to linger in the soil (that is, the seedlings will not have time to use it up before the next watering), your tomatoes will die from a disease from which there is practically no escape - black leg.
• Feeding. If you have a complex mineral fertilizer, you can dilute it (by adding more water than the instructions recommend) and feed the seedlings a couple of times at the cotyledon leaf stage.
• Picking. When each sprout has formed 2 true leaves, they can be transferred to separate pots. Be sure to lay drainage at the bottom of such containers - at least 2 cm of broken bricks, fragments of ceramics, large pebbles or expanded clay. Picking is carried out using the transshipment method. Place the roots in the hole 3 cm deeper than they grew in the “mother” box.

If you sowed the seeds in March, then the “relocation” to personal pots will need to be done in May. These don’t have to be hanging flowerpots—not everyone has the opportunity to hang them somewhere. It can be a regular pot. In summer, move it to the balcony, place it on a window, shelf or chair.

What should be the volume of the pot in which the tomato will grow and bear fruit? Minimum 3, maximum 5 liters (but even more is possible, especially if you decide to grow 2-3 bushes in one container).

Caring for mature plants

Water the tomatoes, keep them in the light, pick the ripening fruits in time so that the branches do not break from their weight. Some indoor gardeners do not even allow tomatoes to ripen completely - they pick them unripe, lay them on the windowsill, and they “reach” in the light.

There are also special tricks that you should know about.

If you have little space, it makes sense to form a bush into one stem. To do this, all the side branches (stepchildren) should be broken. This photo will show you exactly how they grow:

• Of course, self-pollinating varieties are purchased for indoor or balcony cultivation. But to increase their productivity during the flowering period, it is worth shaking the flowering twig, or even the entire bush, from time to time.
• You won't grow many tomatoes without fertilizing. The same complex “mineral water” will suit you. How much fertilizer to apply at a time? Its amount is calculated depending on the volume of the pot: for every kilogram of soil, about 4 g of fertilizer is taken. This food is applied with watering twice a month.

This video will tell you more about growing tomatoes on a windowsill (and this is not just a summary of useful information, but shows the practical experience of an indoor gardener):

What is a Waterfall tomato?

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. Tomato Vodopad belongs to the early ripening varieties of indeterminate type.
2. From the moment the seeds hatch until the first harvest is harvested, approximately 98-101 days pass.
3. The height of the bush is from 15 to 20 cm, and the length of the lashes is 100-110 cm.
4. The leaves of this plant are medium in size and have a rich green color.
5. The first inflorescence is formed above the 9-10th leaf and has a rather complex structure; further inflorescences are located at intervals of 3 leaves or more.

The fruits of the Waterfall tomato are very small, weighing 20-25 g, very sweet with a thick skin. They are often used for preparing salads, decorating dishes, and also for whole-fruit canning. They have a round shape. The unripe fruit is green with a dark spot at the stalk; in the ripe phase it turns orange.

The yield, if all agrotechnical requirements are met, can range from 1 to 1.5 kg per bush or up to 8 kg per 1 m².