Tomatoes Red Red F1: description and characteristics of the variety
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Description of fruits
The Krasnym Krasno F1 hybrid was derived from the Uralskiy Dachnik variety. This variety is considered a high-yielding, early-ripening hybrid belonging to the first generation. It forms tall, spreading, indeterminate bushes, with clusters bearing 5-7 fruits. This hybrid has a rather interesting fruit profile. Tomatoes can weigh up to 500 grams. The average fruit weight is usually 200 grams. Larger tomatoes, typically weighing around 300 grams, develop at the bottom of the bush.
The tomatoes that form on this variety's bushes are flattened and rounded, with pronounced ribbing near the stem. They are initially light green, but as they ripen, they turn a deep red. This characteristic of the fruit is the basis for the variety's name. Ripe tomatoes have the following description:
- thin skin. Despite this characteristic, it does a good job of preventing the fruit from cracking;
- Tomatoes have moderately juicy flesh. The flesh is described as loose and fleshy, with a sugary texture when broken. It is also characterized by a low seed content;
- the pulp of this variety has a rich, sweet taste with a slight sourness;
- Tomatoes contain a large amount of various useful microelements, as well as sugar.
Tomatoes of this variety are excellent for eating fresh. They are also used in cooking. They are often used in homemade preserves for the winter (for example, ketchup, lecho, etc.).
The Krasnym Krasno F1 hybrid is highly prized among gardeners for its abundant harvest and excellent fruit characteristics. This variety can be planted both in greenhouses and open ground.
The fruits of the Krasnym Krasno F1 variety received this description due to the plant's hybridity. The maximum yield per bush is 8 kilograms or more.
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Origin and application
The Krasnym Krasno F1 variety is a hybrid. It was developed by Russian breeders from the Uralskiy Dachnik producer. The hybrid was developed for cultivation in various regions of the country, with the exception of the northern regions. Although this variety can be grown outdoors, it is preferable to grow the plants in plastic greenhouses and hotbeds.
The characteristics of the Krasnym Krasno F1 fruit allow it to be used:
- fresh;
- for preparing various dishes;
- for pickles;
- for preservation (especially pickling).
Furthermore, tomatoes of this variety are characterized in such a way that they can be stored during the winter (under certain conditions). The fruits also transport well, despite their thin skin.
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Advantages and disadvantages
The Krasnym Krasno F1 hybrid is popular among gardeners due to the following advantages of this variety:
- high yield;
- very tasty fruits;
- Tomatoes can be eaten fresh or canned;
- Excellent shelf life. Tomatoes of this variety can be stored for a long period of time;
- good transportability. This is a distinctive characteristic of the variety;
- high content of vitamins and sugars in tomato pulp;
- plant resistance to drought and cold;
- high resistance to diseases that often affect nightshades.
But, despite such a positive description, this variety also has its drawbacks, which include the following points:
- the need to properly shape the bush;
- adult bushes must be tied up;
- it is necessary to remove the stepsons;
- Sensitivity to fertilizers. If the soil lacks nutrients, a decrease in crop yields is observed.
The main drawback of the Krasnym Krasno F1 hybrid is the difficulty of harvesting the seeds. This variety produces only a minimal amount of seeds. Despite this characteristic, this variety remains very popular among gardeners, as its advantages outweigh its drawbacks.
Features of cultivation
The Krasnym Krasno F1 variety is quite labor-intensive to grow. This is primarily due to the fact that it is a hybrid. This tomato is typically propagated by seedlings, which requires collecting seeds. Seeds collected 2-3 years ago are noted to have the best germination rate. It's worth noting that the seeds must be properly prepared before sowing. It is recommended to treat the seeds with a special growth stimulant before planting. Disinfection is not required. This applies to purchased planting material. Seeds of this variety are subject to mandatory disinfection before sale.
Seedlings require light, nutritious soil. Experienced gardeners recommend using peat mixed with turf, garden soil, and humus. To increase the airiness of the soil, add a little washed river sand to the mixture. Potassium fertilizers, wood ash, and superphosphate can be used to increase the nutritional value of the seedling substrate.
The hybrid seeds are sown as follows:
- the soil is poured into the container;
- Small depressions are made in the ground. They should be 2 cm deep;
- seeds are placed in these depressions and covered with soil on top;
- then the plantings are generously sprayed with water;
- After this, the container for seedlings should be covered with film.
The seedlings should be placed in a room where the temperature is 25 degrees Celsius or higher. When the first sprouts appear, the container should be exposed to light. It's worth noting that on cloudy days, the growing seedlings should be provided with additional illumination using fluorescent lamps.
After the seedlings develop their first true leaves, they are pricked out. The sprouts are then transplanted into individual pots. Simultaneously with transplanting, the seedlings should be fertilized with a liquid complex fertilizer. A second fertilizer application is made 14 days later, before planting the seedlings in open ground or a greenhouse.
Hardening off the seedlings begins in mid-May. The containers with the seedlings are taken outdoors for an hour. After a week of this process, the variety can be left on the balcony all day. Transplanting the seedlings to their permanent location begins in early June. This procedure is carried out as follows:
- the area allocated for planting is thoroughly loosened;
- holes are formed, at the bottom of which superphosphate or wood ash is placed;
- No more than three bushes should be planted per square meter. This is because dense plantings negatively affect their yield;
- The distance between adjacent rows should be 100 cm.
After planting the tomato seedlings, care is as follows:
- Before flowering, fertilizing is carried out with nitrogen-containing fertilizers;
- After flowering, fertilize the plantings with a complex fertilizer. It must contain potassium and phosphorus. As for organic fertilizers, this variety can be supplemented with bird droppings and cow manure. However, don't overuse organic fertilizers, otherwise the tomatoes will accumulate a lot of nitrates.
- Moderate watering of plantings is carried out as the soil dries out. In hotbeds and greenhouses, drip irrigation is better;
- the plantings also need to be loosened to provide the roots with access to air;
- weeding is mandatory;
- Mulching is done with humus, peat and straw.
Once the tomato plants have grown, they need to be trained. It's recommended to leave a single stem. Also, remove the lower leaves. Pinch off any weak or misshapen flowers from the clusters.
This is how you can grow tomatoes of the Krasnym Krasno F1 variety.
Pest and disease control
The description of the Krasnym Krasno F1 hybrid mentions high plant resistance to nightshade diseases. Therefore, the plants are rarely affected by blossom-end rot, gray rot, verticillium wilt, leaf spot, and fusarium wilt. Despite the bushes' high resistance to pathogens, preventative measures are still recommended to combat diseases and pests (similar to those for other varieties). Preventative measures are the same as for other tomato varieties.
As we can see, Krasnym Krasno F1 is an excellent plant for growing in greenhouses and open ground. However, to obtain an excellent and tasty harvest, it is necessary to follow all the rules and requirements for growing and caring for the plants.