Tomato Red Red

Thanks to Russian breeders, an excellent variety was born - the Red Red tomato. In this article, we will dwell in more detail on the main characteristics of this variety, on the features of planting tomatoes and caring for them. This information will help growers understand what kind of variety it is and whether it is worth choosing it for growing under the conditions. One way or another, the Red Red tomato variety is very widespread among gardeners, mostly they prefer to grow it in closed, greenhouse conditions.

Tomato Red red: variety description and characteristics

Tomato Red Red: photo of the variety

Tomato variety Red Red belongs to the hybrid variety of the first generation, as well as self-pollinated varieties. Thus, the Red Red tomato is very easy to grow. He does not need too much attention or care.

In height, a shrub variety of tomatoes Red Red can reach two meters. The bush turns out to be very powerful, the stem is strong, it can withstand increased loads. At the same time, about seven excellent and very tasty fruits can form on one brush. And the average weight of one tomato reaches 200 grams.

The lower shoots also have fruits. Their weight in general can exceed 250 grams, they are really very large. From a bush, you can collect about 7 or 8 kilograms of high-quality tomato fruits, which have an excellent appearance and taste.

If the tomatoes of the Red Red variety are grown in the open field, then the bushes are more compact. In this case, the very first tomatoes that reach their maturity can begin to be harvested at the end of June.

Another advantage of the variety is that fruiting can continue until the onset of autumn frosts. At the same time, Red Red tomatoes do not lose their positive properties and taste, which is a huge plus.

Tomato Red red: characteristics of the fruit

Red red tomatoes have some characteristic features. Among them, the following stand out:

• their shape is round, slightly flattened. At the base, the grower can feel a subtle ribbing.
• The skin is very thin, yet strong enough. Therefore, tomatoes are reliably protected from possible cracking, if suddenly this happens with some other varieties.
• The color of tomatoes differs in brightness and saturation. Therefore, it is fully consistent with the name that it received - Red Red.
• The flesh of the fruit is very juicy and fleshy, the structure is sugary. At the same time, the number of seeds inside the fruit is at a minimum.
• The taste is sweet, but sourness can be traced. Especially in fruits that were grown in less favorable conditions.
• The variety is distinguished by the fact that the tomatoes are very well stored, lying. And also perfectly tolerate long-distance transportation.
• You can pick tomatoes slightly unripe, and they ripen perfectly already in room conditions.
• In application, tomatoes are as versatile as possible. They can be eaten fresh, add tomatoes to salads, prepare pickles and juices from them.

Thus, the variety has many advantages that make it so special.

Plant care (sowing, picking, planting seedlings)

Tomato Red Red: photo of the variety

Of course, the characterization of plant care should start with the process sowing seeds. Initially, the gardener equips greenhouses, where an additional heating system is also installed.After all, tomato seedlings are distinguished by the fact that they are very fond of warm rooms.

Red red tomato seeds are planted around the end of March. And if the gardener plans to grow tomatoes in plastic greenhouses, then it is necessary to plant seeds even earlier. In general, sowing times can vary. Since, in general, the growth of seedlings and their planting in open ground directly depends on the climatic conditions of the region in which the plant is grown.

Typically, seedlings are ready for open field planting about 45-60 days after the seeds have been planted. In greenhouses, the soil must be thoroughly prepared in advance. It should be warmed up to a temperature not lower than + 14 ... + 15 degrees.

Since the seedlings of this variety tend to go into active growth and, accordingly, quickly stretch out, you should not keep the seedlings in boxes for too long, since in the future this measure can have a very negative effect on the yield itself.

Tomato seeds Red red should also be carefully selected and cooked.... To do this, they should be disinfected in order to disinfect, and a manganese-based solution is best for this. Planting boxes should be medium in size and soil should be prepared in advance.

It is nutritious. Since it includes turf soil, which is thoroughly mixed into humus. Humus contains a huge amount of organic substances that have a positive effect on the adaptability of the plant and its subsequent growth.

To enhance the nutritional value of the soil, experienced gardeners also recommend adding some wood ash to it.

How to sow tomato red red correctly

Sowing red red tomato should be carried out the next day after the soil has been processed and filled into prepared boxes. To do this, you must follow the following algorithm:

• the seeds must be deepened by about one and a half centimeters, and the box must be covered with plastic wrap;
• in order for the seedlings to appear even faster, it is worth constantly maintaining a comfortable temperature for growth. For this variety of tomatoes, a temperature of around +25 degrees is required;
• as soon as the very first shoots appear from under the ground, the boxes are immediately exposed on the balcony or on the windowsill, since the seedlings need more light. In this case, they will grow faster;
• if there is not enough daylight for the plants, then it is recommended to purchase additional phytolamps. Typically, tomatoes need to get about 12-14 hours of continuous lighting. Then they will respond perfectly to these conditions.

Care of tomato seedlings Red red

Tomato Red Red: photo of the variety

When about two formed leaves appear on the seedlings, they can be dived. To do this, you must use peat pots. Their advantage lies in the fact that then plantings directly in these pots are placed in open ground.

Peat is a natural ingredient. It will create the most comfortable conditions for the plant, in which it will grow well, form a more extensive root system, which will be maximally resistant to various diseases or attacks from pests.

Before planting Red Red tomatoes in open ground, the seedlings must be thoroughly hardened. It is displayed on a balcony or outside. At first, it does not stand there for a very long time, and then the time is gradually increased. About a day before the seedlings are planted outdoors, it is best to leave them outdoors for 22-24 hours.

We plant seedlings

When the soil, which is located in the greenhouse, warms up enough, the tomatoes can be planted directly there. Bushes should not be planted too close to each other. On one square meter, it is worth placing no more than three seedlings so that they fully develop their root system, as well as the upper, deciduous part.

The row spacing should be about a meter apart. The beds should be well loosened, and the holes should be prepared in advance. A little wood ash is added to them. Since it has an excellent effect on the root system, being, in a sense, a natural growth stimulant.

Red red tomato bushes should be regularly loosened and hilled, but this should be done very carefully and not deeply, so as not to damage the root system. There are several more recommendations, following which you can get an excellent harvest of Red Red tomatoes.

• Even before the flowering of the bushes begins, it is recommended to add some compounds with a high nitrogen content under the root. Since it can stimulate growth, it will also allow the plant to bloom more abundantly.
• It will also be useful for flowering bushes to add some potassium and phosphorus supplements for general prevention.
• In order to improve the self-pollination process, it will be very good to shake the trellis. But it should be remembered that organics are good substances, but they should not be abused at all. Since nitrates will accumulate in the fruits, which can improve the appearance of the plant and its taste, but at the same time can affect the quality and content of vitamins in the plant.
• The microclimate is what the gardener must ensure that any plant needs to maintain a temperature of 20 to 30 degrees in greenhouse conditions. The greenhouse is periodically ventilated, so the risk of various diseases can be reduced.

Often, in order to improve fruiting, increase its level, you can create a greenhouse effect in a greenhouse. To do this, increase the temperature and humidity, but this should be done exclusively by controlling the plants. Otherwise, the risk of the formation of a wide variety of fungal and viral diseases increases.

Further care of the tomato Red red

Tomato Red Red: photo of the variety

Watering - an important part of caring for Red Red tomatoes. It should be observed and carried out in accordance with the schedule in order to get a good yielding result. In greenhouses, it is best to use drip irrigation. And the water that is used for this purpose must be warm and settled.

The soil is mulchto avoid drying out. For this, it is best to use straw or peat. After each watering, the soil must be thoroughly loosened so that it is ventilated, and moisture is evenly distributed in the soil.

The beds are very important on time weed, rid the area of ​​weeds. Since it can draw out all the nutrients from the soil. And plants simply do not get anything in order to develop successfully.

Formation - an important part of the care measures. In order for the plant to grow best, it is necessary to leave one powerful stem (as advised by experienced gardeners). Shoots that grow well above the third brush are best removed. This will make it easier for the plant to distribute nutrients and grow as evenly as possible.

Small flowers can be removed. This will form new ovaries, stronger and more stable. The variety should also be tied up, since the fruits can pull the stems down, the bush will look sprawling, and the branches may break under the weight of the tomatoes, which will lead to the crop being not very tasty, or not at all in time to fully ripen.

Ripe red tomatoes can be removed regularly, and this process will increase the yield of the tomato bush. It is best to harvest ripe fruits every two days. If the tomatoes continue to hang from the bushes, then this can significantly slow down the ripening of other fruits. And this affects the yield very negatively. It is best to try to have time to take off the last crop before the first night frosts come.

Diseases and pests

Tomato Red Red: photo of the variety

It is worth paying attention to the fact that Red Red tomato has a high level of resistance to various diseases common among tomato crops. For example, a tomato almost never suffers from various types of rot, as well as fusarium. His immunity is high enough against these diseases.

However, in order to increase the safety of the fruit, timely preventive activities:

• Seedlings should not be planted in areas where potato crops or nightshades grew before. It is better to choose those areas where carrots or legumes grew, as well as greens (especially if it was dill).
• The soil should be treated with copper sulfate in order to increase its resistance to various harmful microorganisms.
• If, when examining the shrubs, the gardener noticed some signs of the disease, then the affected parts of the plants are best removed and burned immediately. And also treat the plants with preparations with a high copper content.

To protect the Red Red tomato variety from possible attacks from the outside pests, regular weeding of the site and removal of weeds, mulching of the root circle, manual collection of visible pests will not be superfluous.

Also, the bushes can be treated with a solution of ammonia against slugs, or soapy water in order to destroy any signs of aphids.

Tomato Red Red: reviews of gardeners

• Ekaterina Stanislavovna, Moscow region: “In general, I can only say good things about Red Red tomatoes. The fruits are always delicious. We use Red Red tomatoes both fresh and make delicious winter preparations ”.
• Anastasia Mikhailovna, Chelyabinsk region: “There are several tomato varieties growing in my garden, and the Red Red tomato occupies the largest number of beds. This is because the variety is more resistant than others to cold weather and various diseases. In addition, Red Red tomatoes make the most delicious sauces and tomato pastes. "
• Maria Viktorovna, Samara region: "Red red tomatoes are perfectly stored for a long time, they can withstand transportation over long distances (we often treat distant relatives with a tomato crop."