The Izyum tomato is a first-generation hybrid and is intended for cultivation in plastic greenhouses. Uniform ripening, abundant fruit production, and excellent taste are the main characteristics of this variety.
Advantages of a hybrid
The Izum f1 tomato is an early-ripening hybrid and is intended for indoor cultivation. The fruit ripens within 90-100 days from germination. The plant is medium-sized, reaching a height of 1 m.
The main stem produces 4-5 clusters. Each cluster contains 15-20 pink plum-shaped fruits. The yield is 2.5-3 kg per square meter. The hybrid's value lies in the fact that the fruits ripen simultaneously.
Tomatoes are distinguished by their excellent taste, marketability, and ease of transportation over long distances. In cooking, the fruits are used for canning and are eaten fresh.
Tomatoes have both delicacy and design appeal. They are used whole or sliced to garnish dishes, desserts, and cocktails. Cherry tomatoes complement the flavor of hot chicken and fish kebabs.
Varieties of tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes, as seen in the photo, are distinguished by their small, cherry-like fruits, slightly elongated in shape. Cherry tomatoes contain a large amount of dry nutrients and sugars dissolved in the intercellular sap.
Selective breeding has resulted in fruits with a variety of flavors and colors. The hybrid is distinguished by its decorative appearance during flowering and ripening.
During the growing season, the Izum tomato forms a 1 m high bush; 4-5 clusters with pink fruits weighing 20-30 g are formed on the main stem.
The Pink Raisin tomato is a mid-early variety with unlimited growth. The medium-sized, light green leaf has a wrinkled texture. The complex inflorescence forms at the 6th to 8th leaf level and then develops at intervals of one leaf.
A high yield is achieved by cultivating a plant with 2-3 stems. The tomatoes are elongated, plum-like in appearance, and, as seen in the photo, are a rich pink with a pearlescent sheen when ripe.
Description of fruits:
- Up to 50 fruits, about 5 cm in size, ripen on one brush.
- The tomato weight reaches 50-150 g.
- When cut horizontally, 2-3 chambers with seeds are visible.
- The skin is smooth, thin, the pulp is fleshy, dense, and sweet to the taste.
- Ripe tomatoes can hang on the vines for a long time without losing their appearance.
The tomato has a high degree of disease resistance and is intended for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses.
Agricultural technology of cultivation
The variety's characteristics and description indicate its ease of care during the growing season. Cherry tomato cultivation techniques are no different from those for regular tomatoes.
Since most varieties are of hybrid origin, they are characterized by high seed germination, resistance to external conditions, and abundant fruiting. To achieve good results, it is important to pay attention to regular watering of the crop and timely fertilizing with complex fertilizers.
To accelerate fruit ripening and maintain moisture and air balance around the root system, mulching the soil with black fiber is recommended. This will ensure even moisture supply to the root system.
All cherry tomato varieties require support, regardless of stem height. For low-growing varieties, maintaining a distance between plants is recommended.
Reviews from vegetable growers
Gardeners' reviews of cherry tomatoes point to the excellent taste of the fruit and the exotic appearance of the plant during flowering and fruiting.
Antonina Skorobogatova, 49 years old, Omsk:
"I've been passionate about growing small-fruited tomatoes for many years. Last year, a photo of Izyum tomatoes in a magazine caught my eye. I bought seeds from which I managed to grow a bush bearing long clusters of fruit with a pleasant sweet and sour flavor. I canned the flavorful tomatoes and used them fresh."
Anatoly Ivanov, 57 years old, Adler:
"I've been planting Pink Raisin tomatoes in open ground for several seasons. Each time, I'm delighted by the long clusters bearing numerous pink fruits. The bushes are decorative and eye-catching during flowering and ripening. The fruits have a sweet, tart flavor. They're good in any form, and they look great in jars."
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