Characteristics of the Raspberry Wine f1 tomato and a description of how to grow the hybrid

The Raspberry Wine f1 tomato, whose description indicates a high-yielding variety, is grown in high greenhouses. The hybrid also has a second name, Raspberry Miracle, and is popular among farmers due to its disease resistance.

Main parameters of the hybrid

The "Raspberry Miracle" variety was bred by Russian specialists and is registered in the State Register. This standard, determinate plant can reach a height of 120-200 cm. The variety description indicates that it can be grown in open ground and greenhouses. The hybrid is resistant to fungal diseases.

The characteristics and description of the Raspberry Wine variety indicate a medium-early fruiting period. From planting the seedlings to harvesting the first tomato crop, it takes 105-110 days.

Ripe tomatoes are a color somewhere between red and pink (the same shade as raspberries). They are round, with firm yet tender and fleshy flesh. The surface of the fruit is ribbed to the touch.

The first tomatoes reach 600 g in weight; later, they weigh 250-400 g. They are resistant to cracking. The tomato, without wine, offers an intoxicating range of flavors, dominated by the aroma of ripe watermelon.

A cross-section clearly reveals 5-6 chambers containing small seeds. The fruits contain approximately 5% dry matter. Harvested tomatoes retain their flavor and appearance for a long time and are easily transported over long distances.

Positive feedback from farmers indicates that the hybrid is being grown on an industrial scale.

Tomatoes are easily damaged by frost and prefer well-lit areas. Therefore, southern regions are preferable for outdoor cultivation.

Cultivation under film is recommended for temperate climates. In the northern regions, the variety maintains its high productivity when grown in greenhouses.

Ripe fruits are used fresh. Large fruits from the first harvest are not suitable for canning. They are used for pickling, making pastes, and making juice.

The Raspberry Wine tomato is prized for its high yield. With proper growing conditions and care, each bush can yield 8-9 kg of fruit.

At the recommended planting density, the yield per square meter is 25 kg. Among the positive advantages of this hybrid is the uniform ripening of tomatoes.

Recommendations for growing tomatoes

Tomatoes are grown from seedlings. Seeds are sown 60-65 days before planting in the ground. It is recommended to transplant seedlings into pots filled with a nutrient-rich mixture. When planting, space up to four plants per square meter in a garden bed.

The later tomatoes are planted, the smaller the fruit will be. If the harvest is intended solely for canning, this characteristic can be exploited.

This variety is unpretentious, but still requires additional seed treatment, seedling care, and soil improvement during cultivation. These measures ensure the full yield of the crop.

The tall plant bushes are trained into single or double stems. The plant requires staking to a trellis (support) to protect it from wind damage (when grown in exposed soil).

This variety requires moderate watering and optimal lighting. At all stages of development, the plant requires additional nutrition. This is achieved by applying complex fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium.

The plant is susceptible to a disease specific to the variety—blossom end rot. To combat the pathogen, calcium is added to the soil and nitrogen levels are reduced. Effective methods include spraying the plants with an aqueous solution of calcium nitrate and increasing soil moisture.

To prevent brown spot, regulate the temperature, ventilate the greenhouse, and reduce watering. Among biological pests, the hybrid suffers from the Colorado potato beetle.

To prevent widespread damage, pests are removed from plantings by hand, after which the bushes are treated with special preparations. Slugs are controlled by loosening the soil. Ground pepper and mustard are sprinkled on the surface at a rate of 1 teaspoon per 1 m² of area.

Caring for the Raspberry Wine tomato is associated with certain difficulties, but they can be overcome if the growing conditions for the crop are observed.