The Red Bunch tomato is a variety bred by Agroni LLC and registered in the Russian State Register. It can be grown in warmer regions of Russia. In colder areas, this tomato is grown only in greenhouses.
Description of Red Bunch tomatoes
Characteristics and description of the variety:
- The red bunch is also called "Sweet Million".
- The plant bush does not grow more than 50 cm, the stem is very thick, spreading in width.
- If the plant's growth point is pinched, it will grow wider and bloom.
- The leaves are dark green in colour, similar to potato leaves, without hairs on the outer side.
- Inflorescences are usually simple, with the number of flowers increasing sharply towards the end of the stem.
- This type of tomato is standard, its rootstock is large and strong.
This tomato is considered an early variety, maturing within 90-100 days from planting. Seedlings must be grown before planting.
Tomato diseases such as late blight and powdery mildew are not a problem for this hybrid. Growing conditions should be carefully considered—the crop is frost-sensitive. This tomato is undemanding in terms of soil conditions, but grows best in the ground.
Tomatoes are easily recognizable. They are very small, weighing about 30 grams on average. They grow in dense clusters, similar to grapes, hence their name. Unripe tomatoes are greenish in color, with a small dark spot near the stem. Ripe tomatoes are a bright, rich red. A small number of seeds are located throughout the three chambers of the fruit.
Once ripening begins, germination and fruiting occur evenly and on time. Cold weather, rain, and temperature fluctuations have no effect on this crop.
Advantages of the variety:
- The main advantage is the high tomato yield. Up to 10 kg of ripe tomatoes are produced per square meter.
- Sweet taste.
- The shelf life when fresh is long.
- There are no wrinkles on the skin.
- Immunity to tomato diseases.
- Unfussy.
There are no disadvantages from this point of view.
Red Cluster tomatoes resemble cherry tomatoes. They are most often used for canning. They fit a large amount in a jar, the skin won't crack, and the sweet flavor pairs well with marinades. They are also used in salads. For example, whole tomatoes are used in Caesar salads, adding a piquant flavor. Red Cluster tomatoes are also widely used in the production of sauces and tomato paste.
How to grow Red Bunch tomatoes?
Let's look at how to plant Red Bunch tomatoes. Before planting tomatoes, you can grow cucumbers, onions, garlic, or cabbage in the area.
You can plant seedlings in February or March (depending on weather conditions).
The depth and width of planting should be at least 2 cm. Then the box is covered with cellophane, fertilized with acid fertilizers and watered.
Planting seedlings should begin after two fully formed leaves appear. It's best to use a container made of paper or peat, which will reduce the difficulty of transplanting into the ground.
Once the bush reaches a height of 25 cm and five leaves have formed, the tomatoes can be planted in a greenhouse, and a week later in the ground.
For better development of bushes, the following conditions must be met:
- Plants need enough light, but too much light will irritate them, so it is best to plant them in partial shade.
- The soil should be loose and acid-rich. Various amino acid-containing fertilizers are suitable for fertilization.
- The distance between plants should not be less than 40 cm.
- For better growth of tomatoes, it is necessary to remove unnecessary shoots approximately 2 times a week.
- Once the fruit appears, it should be tied up. Trellis, both horizontal and vertical, are used for this purpose.
- From June to September, you need to harvest regularly, as new fruits need to develop.
Tomatoes have three problems: insect pests, late blight, and powdery mildew. However, if a given tomato variety has developed immunity to these diseases, spraying with various insecticides will protect them from pests.
Those who have planted this variety leave positive reviews and are very pleased with the results. The abundant harvest and excellent taste of the tomatoes delight gardeners who have grown Red Bunch.
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We planted this variety in a greenhouse in the spring. It really does bear fruit abundantly, almost like in the photos here. We used BioGrow (This is a plant growth bioactivator; I've been using it for a long time; it's a very good thing!). The tomatoes have a sweet, mild taste.