What seedlings to choose in the new season? This is a pressing issue for every gardener.
Anyone who wants a high yield and has a greenhouse or greenhouse will certainly be interested in a good variety called "Raspberry Rhapsody". This is a novelty that has already shown itself to be very productive and resistant to diseases.
Read in our article a complete description of the variety, get acquainted with its characteristics, peculiarities of cultivation, susceptibility to diseases and attack of pests.
Raspberry Rhapsody Tomato: variety description
| Grade name | Crimson Rhapsody |
| general description | Early ripe determinant variety of tomatoes for cultivation in greenhouses and open ground. |
| Originator | Russia |
| Ripening | 90-95 days |
| The form | Fruits are round, slightly flattened, with ribbing at the stem |
| Colour | Crimson |
| Average tomato mass | 200-300 grams |
| Application | Universal |
| Yield varieties | 15 kg per square meter |
| Features of growing | Agrotechnika standard |
| Disease resistance | Disease rot disease is possible |
"Raspberry Rhapsody" is a new interesting type of tomato. This is an early variety, from the time of emergence to the collection of the first ripe fruits 90-95 days pass. The plant is a standard, determinant. Does not require staking.
The bush itself is quite small, it can reach a growth of 50-60 cm. This variety is recommended for cultivation in unprotected soil and in greenhouse shelters. It has high resistance to fusarium.
The ripened fruits are red or crimson in color, rounded, flattened, and strongly ribbed in shape. The pulp is dense, fleshy. The first tomatoes can reach 300 grams, but later from 200 to 250 grams. The number of chambers 5-6, the solids content of about 5%.
Collected fruits are not stored for very long, poorly tolerate transportation over long distances. For these properties, farmers do not like farmers very much and do not grow "Raspberry rhapsody" in large volumes.
You can compare the weight of the fruits of this variety with others in the table below:
| Grade name | Fruit weight |
| Crimson Rhapsody | 200-300 grams |
| Gold Stream | 80 grams |
| The miracle of cinnamon | 90 grams |
| Locomotive | 120-150 grams |
| President 2 | 300 grams |
| Leopold | 80-100 grams |
| Katyusha | 120-150 grams |
| Aphrodite F1 | 90-110 grams |
| Aurora F1 | 100-140 grams |
| Annie F1 | 95-120 grams |
| Bony m | 75-100 |
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Specifications
This type of tomato was bred by domestic experts in 2013, at the same time received state registration as a variety intended for cultivation in greenhouse shelters and in unprotected soil. Since then, it has deserved respect among fans and gardeners.
The plant is thermophilic and loves light very much; therefore, it is better to grow it in the southern regions if you plan to do this in open ground. Under the film gives good results in areas of the middle band. In more northern regions tomatoes are grown only in greenhouses.
The fruits of the tomato "Raspberry Rhapsody" is best used in summer salads and first courses. Great to use on lecho and ketchup. Tomatoes of the first collection are not suitable for conservation, as they are too large for this, it is better to wait for the second or third collection. They will be smaller and then it will be possible to put them in banks. Juices and pastes are very tasty.
The yield of the variety is quite high. With the right approach from each bush you can get up to 4-5 kg. Recommended planting density 2-3 bush per square. m, and comes out about 15 kg. This is a very good indicator of yield.
| Grade name | Yield |
| Crimson Rhapsody | 15 kg per square meter |
| Long keeper | 4-6 kg per square meter |
| American ribbed | 5.5 from a bush |
| De Barao the Giant | 20-22 kg from a bush |
| King of the market | 10-12 kg per square meter |
| Kostroma | 4.5-5 kg from a bush |
| Summer resident | 4 kg from a bush |
| Honey Heart | 8.5 kg per square meter |
| Banana Red | 3 kg from a bush |
| Golden Jubilee | 15-20 kg per square meter |
| Diva | 8 kg from a bush |
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the main positive qualities of the variety "Raspberry Rhapsody" note:
- pleasant taste of the fruit;
- beautiful appearance;
- high yield;
- resistance to the main diseases of tomatoes in greenhouses;
- friendly ovary and ripening of fruits;
- high varietal properties.
Among the shortcomings noted that this variety is poorly stored, sometimes capricious to the composition of the soil and fertilizers..
Features of growing
Among the features of tomatoes "Raspberry Rhapsody", many note its strong immunity, the interesting taste of ripe tomatoes and harmonious ripening. Also, many note resistance to disease.
Sowing seeds in late March - early April. Dive in the phase of two true leaves. Shrubs plants form in one or two stems, often in two. A plant of small height, but needs a garter, it will serve as an additional protection from the weather if the tomato grows in open ground.
Read more on our website all about fertilizers for tomatoes:
- Complex, mineral, organic, ready, TOP best.
- Foliar, when picking, for seedlings.
- Yeast, iodine, ammonia, boric acid, ash.
Diseases and pests
The most likely disease of this variety is the apical rot of tomatoes. They fight against it, reducing the nitrogen content in the soil, while adding calcium. Also effective measures will be an increase in soil moisture and spraying affected plants with calcium nitrate solution.
The second most common disease is brown spot. For its prevention and treatment it is necessary to reduce watering and adjust the temperature, regularly airing the greenhouse.
The plant may be subject to the invasion of slugs, they are harvested by hand, and the land around it is poured with ashes, coarse sand, and ground shells of nuts. This creates a protective barrier.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are certain difficulties in the care of the variety "Raspberry Rhapsody", but they are completely surmountable, it is enough to follow simple rules of care. Good luck and good harvest.
| Late-ripening | Early maturing | Middle late |
| Bobcat | Black bunch | Golden Crimson Miracle |
| Russian size | Sweet bunch | Abakansky pink |
| King of Kings | Kostroma | French grapevine |
| Long keeper | Buyan | Yellow banana |
| Grandma's Gift | Red bunch | Titanium |
| Podsinskoe miracle | The president | Slot |
| American ribbed | Summer resident | Krasnobay |
