Description of the tomato Red Cheeks F1: advantages and characteristics of the hybrid variety

The Krasnye Cheeks F1 tomato is a first-generation hybrid and is recommended for growing in open ground and greenhouses. This variety is characterized by early, uniform fruiting, high yield, and disease resistance.

Advantages of a hybrid

The variety's characteristics and description indicate a high yield. As a first-generation hybrid, these tomatoes are unable to produce high-quality offspring the following season. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase seeds from specialized stores.

This low-growing shrub, reaching 100 cm in height, has limited growth. During the growing season, 6-8 flower clusters form, each with a sturdy stem. The extensive root system extends almost 1 m deep.

The medium-sized leaf resembles a potato leaf and is a rich green color. The first inflorescence appears at the 9th leaf level, and then develops every two leaves. Up to 10 tomatoes form within an inflorescence.

Tomatoes are resistant to late blight and tobacco mosaic virus. The plant is not susceptible to biological pests (such as mole crickets). The crop adapts well to temperature fluctuations.

This versatile growing method allows tomatoes to be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses. The yield is 9 kg per square meter.

Description of fruits:

• Tomatoes have excellent taste.
• The pulp of the fruit is juicy, tender, and has a sweet and sour taste.
• Medium-sized tomatoes, weighing up to 100 g.
• Red Cheeks tomatoes have a round, flattened shape, a ribbed surface, and thin, glossy skin.
• Unripe fruits are pale green.
• When technically ripe, tomatoes acquire a rich red color.
• When cut horizontally, 3-4 seed chambers with numerous seeds are observed.
• Dry matter content is below average.

In cooking, tomatoes are used in salads, pickles, and marinades. They are also used to produce tomato paste and juice.

Agricultural technology of cultivation

Seeds for seedlings are sown in March. Fertile, oxygen-rich, and slightly acidic soil is used. Before planting, the seeds are treated with an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate. To enhance plant growth, a growth stimulant is also used.

Sow to a depth of 2 cm. After planting, cover the container or pot with plastic wrap until the first shoots emerge. Water periodically with warm water using a spray bottle.

Two weeks before the expected date of planting in a permanent location, the formed seedlings are hardened off. Planting in greenhouses is carried out in May, in open ground - after the end of the period of spring frosts.

To increase crop yield, plant the plants 40 cm apart. Water the roots using a drip irrigation system as the soil dries. Fertilizing every 10 days and mulching the soil are recommended.

The soil is loosened to ensure a balance of moisture and air around the root system. The plant is tied to vertical trellises or stakes.

Recommendations and opinions of vegetable growers

Tomatoes Krasnye Cheeks F1, reviews of which indicate the variety's high productivity, are popular among gardeners.

Evgeny Filimonov, 65 years old, Balashikha:

"I've been passionate about growing tomatoes for many years, so I often experiment with different varieties, especially hybrids. I happened to see a photo of Red Cheeks, which caught my eye with their flattened shape and vibrant color. I decided to try planting these tomatoes outdoors for the first time. I grew seedlings from purchased seeds and planted them in the ground after the spring frosts had passed. I mulched the soil, watered the plants periodically, and fed them with a complex fertilizer. I was delighted with the harvest. The tomatoes are very juicy and delicate in flavor."

Antonina Sheveleva, 47 years old, Podolsk:

"I grew the 'Red Cheeks' variety in a greenhouse. I purchased the seeds from a company that guarantees quality. Before sowing, I soaked the seeds in aloe vera juice to ensure a high germination rate. I transplanted the formed bushes into small holes. I periodically loosened the soil around the bushes. To prevent the stems from deforming under the weight of the tomatoes, I tied them to stakes. The ripe tomatoes look like the ones shown in the photo of the seed packet. They have a flattened shape, vibrant color, and amazing flavor."