Varieties of black cherry

Cherry tomatoes are a group of varieties and hybrids that differ from ordinary tomatoes primarily in the size of the fruit. The name comes from the English “cherry” – cherry. Cherry tomatoes originally resembled cherries. Now a huge number of varieties have been bred that differ both in shape (elongated, round, teardrop-shaped) and in color (traditional red, orange, yellow, black).

Benefits of black cherry tomatoes

The red color of tomato fruits is obtained due to the lycopene contained in the fruits. The black color, although not a completely correct definition of color, rather dark purple, is formed due to a substance such as anthocyanin. Anthocyanin has a bactericidal effect, destroys some types of bacteria. During the period of colds, it helps the body fight viral infections, improves human immunity.

Anthocyanin accumulates well in the eyeball, helps to strengthen capillaries and outflow of intraocular fluid. Those who regularly eat anthocyanin-rich foods have good eyesight, are less tired from working at the computer, and recover faster.

And another property of anthocyanins is antioxidant. Anthocyanin removes free radicals from the body, protects our body from the occurrence of cancer. The unique substance anthocyanin is found in eggplants, beets, berries, black tomatoes.

Black cherry tomatoes have long ceased to be exotic. Our gardeners successfully grow varieties of black tomatoes in their backyards. The obvious benefits for the body are complemented by excellent taste characteristics. Due to the high content of sugars (glucose and fructose), acids become less pronounced. Therefore, the taste is more balanced. Moreover, those who regularly eat dark tomatoes claim that regular tomatoes are now tasteless to them.

Use in cooking

Cherry tomatoes are used in cooking to decorate dishes, for preservation. They can be wilted and dried. Housewives add cherry tomatoes when preserving cucumbers and ordinary tomatoes, which makes the preparations aesthetically attractive. And it makes it possible to make the most of the volume of the canning container, filling the voids with small tomatoes between large vegetables. The unusual color of cherry tomatoes encourages a person to eat the fruit or be sure to try it. Cherries are very popular with children, who, most often, cannot be persuaded to eat vegetables. And another huge plus of cherry tomatoes, they ripen with a brush, there is no need to pick tomatoes one at a time. Cherries are distinguished by increased keeping quality. They are stored for a long time without losing their taste properties.

Cultivation

Growing black cherry tomatoes is no different from traditional tomato cultivation. Cherry tomatoes are resistant to temperature changes, diseases, germinate well, grow actively and bear fruit both in protected ground and in open ground. Features of growing cherry tomatoes:

• Cherry tomatoes are grown only in seedlings. At the end of winter, the seeds are planted in containers with prepared soil. How to grow tomato seedlings, look at the video:
  How to grow tomato seedlings.

• In the beginning – the first half of May, seedlings are planted in greenhouses, and in open ground, when the threat of return frosts has passed. Follow the planting pattern 50×50 cm, 3 – 4 plants per 1 sq. m.
• In a greenhouse, plants grow very tall up to 180 cm, indeterminate varieties up to 2 m, stepchildren give a huge amount. The task of gardeners is to form a bush, tie it up and remove stepsons in time. It is better to form a bush in 1 – 2 stems. The second stem is formed from the most viable lateral stepson. If there are a lot of fruits, then remove the stepchildren without regret, otherwise the ripening of the fruits will be difficult. The peculiarity of cherry tomatoes is precisely in the fact that they are especially tasty when plucked from the bush at the stage of biological ripeness. If you pick cherry tomatoes in technical ripeness and they ripen at home, then the tomatoes lose a significant part of their taste.
• It is necessary to tie up so that the bush does not break off under the weight of the fruit and so that the fruits do not lie on the ground, which causes them to crack. Choose the method of tying to the trellis, it is much more convenient than tying to the support.
• Tomatoes, especially cherry tomatoes, love regular watering. If you neglect watering or water it occasionally, then the cherry will crack.
• Cherry tomatoes bear fruit abundantly and for a long time. Until the first frost, you can harvest.

Most gardeners and gardeners are familiar with the cultivation of tomatoes. Growing cherry tomatoes is not difficult, as the growing techniques are similar.

Diseases and pests

Despite the fact that cherry tomatoes are disease resistant, preventive measures should still be taken to protect plants from certain diseases. Timely measures taken will save you from crop loss.

• Fitoftoroz manifested in yellowing and falling leaves. The most dangerous disease for tomatoes. Caused by high humidity. To avoid phytophthora, ventilate greenhouses, cut off affected leaves. You can use folk methods: whey is diluted with water 1: 1, plants are sprayed. You can sprinkle the aisles with ash a week after planting the plants in the ground. The following preparations are suitable for cardinal measures: 1 tablet of Trichopolum is diluted in 1 liter of water, the plants are sprayed with this solution every 2 weeks. Or use the following drugs: “Fitosporin”, “Mikosan”, Bordeaux liquid. Dilute according to instructions.
• Vertex Rot of tomatoes is manifested in the fact that the top of the tomatoes becomes black or brown. Prevention measures: When planting plants in the ground, add 1 tbsp. of wood ash and calcium nitrate to each well. spoon.
• Leaf curl in tomatoes is caused by a lack of trace elements or insufficient watering.
• aphid affects plants both in greenhouses and in the open field. It literally sucks out all the juices. Spraying with infusion of chamomile, tobacco or yarrow will help. Or the drug “Verticillin”.
• brown spot rather dangerous disease. It starts with the appearance of brown spots on the leaves, and everything can end with the death of the plant. Fitosporin will help from this misfortune.

Many people want to grow plants without any chemicals. In this case, try folk methods. But there are cases when serious treatment is indispensable. There are always several options, some means help someone, others others.

Sorts

The most famous and popular among gardeners are the following varieties of tomatoes – black cherry tomatoes.

Black Cherry

Black Cherry or Black Cherry refers to plants of the determinant type. A tall powerful bush is suitable for growing in open and protected ground. Black cherry is a medium-early plant, about 115 days pass from germination to the first fruits.

Advantages of the variety:

• High yield: You can get up to 5 kg of fruit from 1 bush;
• Pasynkovanie is not required, since the bulk of the fruit grows on lateral shoots;
• Very tasty fruits, unusually sweet, unusual color. Children like it very much;
• Suitable for fresh consumption, salads, for canning;
• Ripen quickly.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• Thin skin. The fruits crack during ripening.
• The fruits do not keep well.
• The plant requires constant tying, as the fruits ripen en masse and there are many of them.

The plant is grown in seedlings. Suitable for central Our Country and Siberia for growing in greenhouses. It tolerates climatic fluctuations well. In the southern regions can be grown in open ground. Black cherry responds positively to regular fertilizing with organic and mineral fertilizers, regular watering.

Cherry Black Zebra

Mid-season variety, striped fruits. They look very unusual. Tasty fruits of universal application. The skin is dense, does not crack.

Cherry Chocolate Apples F1

An early ripe variety, it takes about 100 days from germination to the first fruits. The mass of fruits is about 30 – 40 g, they are resistant to cracking. Dark burgundy. Delicious, very sweet.

Cherry Chocolate Pearl

The variety has high disease resistance, resistant to temperature fluctuations. Fruiting is long. Fruits of the extended drop-shaped form with excellent tastes. Collectible variety.

Cherry dance with the Smurfs

The variety is named after the hero of the children’s cartoon “The Smurfs”. Sweet fragrant fruits, rich purple color, almost black, reddish spot on the tip. Resistant to disease and temperature fluctuations.

Cherry Amethyst Cream Cherry

A rare variety, recommended for growing in greenhouses and open ground in the southern regions. The height of the bush is up to 2 m, the best yield is obtained when the bush is formed in 2 – 3 stems. The fruits are creamy-yellow in color, dark in color only along the shoulders. The skin is dense, does not crack. Well kept. They have a pleasant taste. The use of fruits is universal. Fruiting is long, plentiful until frost.

Conclusion

In recent years, more and more new and unusual varieties of seemingly familiar vegetables have appeared. These include black cherry tomatoes. They will become a real decoration of your garden due to their unusual colors, abundant fruiting. The taste qualities of the fruits, which are perfectly manifested both fresh and canned, will also delight.