Description of the Winter Cherry variety, cultivation and planting rules

The Winter Cherry F1 tomato was developed by breeders specifically for northern regions. The small fruits of this variety produce a good yield. The plant is resilient in adverse weather conditions. Tomatoes can be grown in open beds even in northern regions. The variety was developed by the Biotekhnika plant in Russia in 1998.

What is a Winter Cherry tomato?

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. Winter cherry is an early determinate variety.
2. The plants are standard, the bushes are about 70 cm high.
3. Tomatoes are grown in open ground without the use of hotbeds or greenhouses.
4. Tomatoes are resistant to diseases such as fusarium and tobacco mosaic.
5. The yield is high. One bush can yield 2.5 kg of fruit.
6. If the soil is fertile and all plant care rules were followed during cultivation, the yield will be 3.7 kg per bush.
7. The main advantage of the tomato is its resistance to cold and temperature changes.

This plant requires no shaping or support when growing. These characteristics make it an attractive choice even for inexperienced gardeners. The fruits are compact, round, and slightly flattened at the top and bottom. Each tomato weighs approximately 110 g. The flesh is firm and juicy. The fruit contains 3-5 chambers. The seeds are few and small. The dry matter content of the tomatoes is 7%.

Winter Cherry tomatoes have a long shelf life. In a cool place, they can be stored for up to 60 days without losing their quality. They can be eaten fresh, used to make ketchup, sauces, and side dishes. They can also be used to make juices and tomato purees. These tomatoes are excellent for whole-fruit canning.

Advantages of tomatoes:

• there is no need to shape the bush and tie it to a support;
• excellent taste;
• long-term storage possibility;
• good transportability of fruits.

The disadvantage is considered to be the relatively low yield compared to other varieties.

Growing rules

Let's look at how to grow tomatoes. To better understand how to care for Winter Cherry tomatoes, you can read reviews from gardeners who have planted this variety. The plant is grown using seedlings. Seeds are sown in early April. Transplanting into open ground should not be done until mid-July. Before transplanting into the garden, the seedlings should be pricked out.

Tomatoes should be planted in the ground according to the following pattern: 25 cm between plants and 35–45 cm between rows. Tomatoes do not produce side shoots during growth, and the trunk grows primarily in thickness. Therefore, the bushes do not require shaping or tying to supports. Tomatoes should be hilled and fertilized with organic fertilizers containing cow manure, humus, or manure.

Fertilizer is applied after watering. The vegetable is disease-resistant due to its early ripening. When growing tomatoes, aphids are the only pest control. A folk remedy for this is to treat the bushes with a decoction of wormwood and garlic. The pest control product Aktara is available in stores.

This variety is considered a classic for growing in cold climates. It is distinguished by its high yield and excellent flavor, suitable for pickling, fresh eating, and cooking.