Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Cranberry in sugar

ContentsRussian breeders who work in the agricultural firm "Aelita".This is an early maturing variety, which has no restrictions on the cultivation region and the way of care for seedlings.

There are the following methods for growing tomatoes Cranberries in sugar:

• in greenhouse conditions;
• in the open field;
• in capacious containers on a window or balcony;
• in the open air in boxes or flowerpots.

This is a fruitful, small-fruited variety, the growing season of which is 70-75 days from the moment of seed germination. With 1 m2 in closed ground, it is possible to obtain 2.6-2.8 kg of tomatoes .

Fruits differ in compact size and weigh about 12-15 grams each.

Fruits differ in ripening, during which compact bushes turn out to be completely strewn with tassels with small tomatoes. Fruits are distinguished by a smooth round shape, bright red color and a weight of 12-15 g .

Positive and negative sides of the variety

The advantages of this type of tomato include:

• beautiful fruits;
• sweet and pleasant taste, giving a little sourness;
• does not need to be staked ;
• when growing in boxes, flowerpots and on the windowsill there is no need for tying;
• resistance to various diseases ;
• low maintenance;
• resistance to adverse conditions.

Some gardeners note the following deficiencies of the variety:

• is a thick peel that can sometimes be harsh( this is often noticeable when eating fresh fruit);
• slight sourness , which not everyone has to taste.

The advantages include the possibility of growing even in boxes on the windowsill

These minor drawbacks are fully offset by high yield and excellent consumer properties. To increase the yield of tomato Cranberries in sugar is obtained by following the rules for dressing and watering shrubs.

Planting seeds for seedlings

As mentioned above, it is possible to get a crop of Cranberries in sugar even in an apartment on the balcony. But regardless of the method of cultivation of tomato agrotechnika will be one homogeneous.

To do this, you first need to prepare light , but at the same time nutrient soil , which is a mixture of humus, earth and river sand, previously washed.

In order to obtain good yields, it is recommended to soak the seeds before sowing in a growth stimulator for half a day, then sow them in a container for seedlings with well-moist soil, and cover with foil. Depth of embedding seeds - 2 cm.

Tomato seeds Cranberries in sugar sprout together, 4-6 days after planting, and the optimum temperature for germination is 23-25 ​​degrees .

Tomato Seeds Cranberries in Sugar

After the appearance of strong sprouts, the film is removed and the seedlings are placed under a bright light or under special lamps.

After 2 true leaflets appear on the sprouts, the seedlings of are transplanted into separate tanks. Until the seedlings are planted in a permanent place, you need to feed them 2 times with complex fertilizers.

Transplantation of seedlings in open ground

To start planting seedlings at a permanent place at the age of 60-65 days .First, you need to prepare the soil for planting, and spray the seedlings with the following solution - in 1 liter of water, 1 g of boric acid must be diluted. Due to this, it will be possible to reduce the stressful situation for the bush, so that it does not drop inflorescences.

To plant seedlings of tomato should be in the loamy and fertile soil , with wood ash and superphosphate to be added to each well. Between the holes the interval should be 45 cm, and between the rows - not less than 60 cm, and, preferably, they should be arranged in a checkerboard pattern.

First seedlings from

seeds Care for shrubs

Cultiva cultivation in sugar is not much different from other types of tomato. The main measures of care include:

• watering;
• loosening;
• top dressing;
• weed removal.

As these are quite compact bushes, they do not require pinching and pinning .To better ventilate the bushes, you can remove the lower leaves on them. Watering moderate, preferably in the morning and only warm water.

Every 2 weeks plants need to be fed with complex fertilizers .During the growth period, the plant needs nitrogenous fertilizers.

During the appearance of the ovaries and the development of the fruit, it is supplemented with an aqueous solution of potassium and phosphate fertilizers. Phosphorus is poorly absorbed at temperatures below +15 degrees.

If you follow the agro technology, then the first crop of tomatoes will appear in July and will delight the gardeners until mid-September.

The first harvest can be taken as early as June.

Diseases and Prevention

When sick bushes appear, they should immediately be removed from the garden bed and burned, as the disease is transmitted by insects. A small crack on the leaves or branches of the tomatoes is enough to make the healthy plant sick.

In order to prevent the occurrence of viral diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive measures:

• burning the soil before planting;
• planting beds after legumes, greens;
• can not be planted after potatoes, tomato, pepper, eggplant;
• spraying the bushes with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, phytosporin and other biologics.

In greenhouses and apartments, tomatoes can damage spider mites or aphids, which are handled with insecticide treatment. However, it can be carried out only before the start of ripening.

Regular spraying of liquid ammonia solution, which is easy to prepare at home, will help protect the bushes from damage by slugs.

Tomato Cranberries in sugar is often chosen by lovers of garden experiments. After all, its fruiting bushes will be a real decoration of any garden or apartment. Observance of all growing conditions and careful care of the plant will make it easy to get a big harvest of these tomatoes. After all, many people value them precisely for the possibility of decorating their dishes and giving food a refined taste.