Tomatoes with the funny name “Red F1 cheeks” will fall by the way in any greenhouse or in the open field. Fruiting early and together, thus bringing joy to the summer residents - gardeners.
A hybrid was bred by Russian breeders, entered into the State Register of the Russian Federation for open ground and greenhouse conditions in 2010. The right holder for distribution is the agrofirm Aelita.
A full description of the variety, its characteristics and cultivation features can be found in our article.
Red cheek tomato: variety description
Grade name | Red cheeks |
general description | Early ripe, determinant hybrid |
Originator | Russia |
Ripening | 85-100 days |
The form | Fruits are round, slightly flattened |
Colour | Red |
Average tomato mass | 100g |
Application | In salads, for preservation |
Yield varieties | 9 kg per square meter |
Features of growing | Agrotechnika standard |
Disease resistance | Resistant to most |
"Red cheeks" - a hybrid of the first generation (F1), the next year will not be able to give quality offspring. The plant is short, about 100 cm, has a point of end of growth, is determinant - about 6-8 brushes are left. Not a standard bush.
The rhizome is well-branched, powerful, expanding almost a meter. The stem is strong, persistent, multi-leaved, with several brushes. The leaf is medium in size, “potato”, wrinkled, dark green, grow in pairs.
The inflorescence is simple; it is laid for the first time over a 9 leaf, then comes the formation through every 2 leaves. From inflorescence about 10 fruits turn out. "Red cheeks" - a variety of early ripening - fruits on the 85-100th day after planting.
It has good resistance to many common diseases. (late blight, powdery mildew, mosaic) also tolerates cold and heat. It is possible to grow both in open ground and in the greenhouse. Productivity is high. Up to 9 kg per sq.m.
You can compare the yield of Buyan variety with other varieties in the table below:
Grade name | Yield |
Red cheeks | 9 kg per square meter |
Russian size | 7-8 kg per square meter |
King of Kings | 5 kg from a bush |
Long keeper | 4-6 kg from a bush |
Grandma's Gift | up to 6 kg per square meter |
Podsinskoe miracle | 5-6 kg per square meter |
Brown sugar | 6-7 kg per square meter |
American ribbed | 5.5 kg from a bush |
Rocket | 6.5 kg per square meter |
De barao giant | 20-22 kg from a bush |
And also about varieties of high-yielding and disease-resistant, about tomatoes not undergoing late blight.
Specifications
The disadvantage of all hybrids is the impossibility of collecting seeds. However, despite this, has a number of advantages:
- early ripeness;
- high yielding;
- taste;
- universality of use;
- universality of cultivation;
- resistance to diseases and pests;
- resistance to cold and heat.
Medium sized fruits (with fist), weighing about 100 g. Form - rounded, flattened below and above. Low ribbed. The skin is smooth, thin. The color of immature fruits is pale green, with time the fruits begin to turn red and ripe fruits get a saturated red color. The flesh of the fruit is juicy, tender, sweet - sour to the taste. When the cut is revealed several cameras (3 - 4) with numerous seeds. The amount of dry matter is below average. Storage is satisfactory.
It is considered lettuce, but is also suitable for pickling and pickling.. Production of tomato paste, sauces and juices allowed.
You can compare the weight of fruits of this variety with others in the table below:
Grade name | Fruit weight |
Red cheeks | 100g |
Prime minister | 120-180 grams |
King of the market | 300 grams |
Polbyg | 100-130 grams |
Stolypin | 90-120 grams |
Black bunch | 50-70 grams |
Sweet bunch | 15-20 grams |
Kostroma | 85-145 grams |
Buyan | 100-180 grams |
F1 President | 250-300 |
Growing up
Possible cultivation throughout the Russian Federation. Seedlings are sown for seedlings in March. The soil is highly oxygenated, fertile, with a low level of acidity. When using the soil from the site should be carried out decontamination and steaming. Seeds are soaked in potassium permanganate for disinfection and washed. Some use growth stimulants.
Landing at a depth of 2-3 cm. After planting - cover with polyethylene, after germination - open. Pike in the formation of the 2nd sheet. Watering with warm water is not frequent. Feeding seedlings welcome. 2 weeks before disembarking to a permanent place need hardening.
Planted in greenhouses in May, the age of seedlings should be about 65 days. In open ground - 2 weeks later. Take care of shelter for the first time from the cold weather. Tomatoes are planted in a staggered manner, at a distance of 40 cm from each other. Watering as it dries, at the root. Fertilizing fertilizers once every 10 days, loosening and mulching is necessary.
Passing is required - extra shoots up to 3-4 cm are removed, the lower leaves are also eliminated. Garter on vertical trellis or individual pegs. Tie plants with synthetic materials, other materials can cause rotting of the stem.
Diseases and pests
Resistant to many diseases (powdery mildew, late blight) and pests - medvedki, scoops, aphid. Disease prevention is carried out by microbiological substances.
“Red cheeks” guarantee a good harvest even in an unfavorable summer.
In the table below you will find links to other varieties of tomatoes presented on our website and having different ripening periods:
Early maturing | Middle late | Medium early |
Crimson Viscount | Yellow banana | Pink Bush F1 |
The Tsar Bell | Titanium | Flamingo |
Katya | F1 slot | Openwork |
Valentine | Honey salute | Chio Chio San |
Cranberries in sugar | Miracle of the market | Supermodel |
Fatima | gold fish | Budenovka |
Verlioka | De barao black | F1 major |