Description of the tomato variety Shy blush, features of cultivation and care
Tomato Blush is one of the most exceptional and rare tomato varieties. It is cherry, but with elongated fruits, striped and two-colored. Looking like an exotic fruit, these are still tomatoes with a sweet taste and very aromatic.
The variety can also be found under the name Blush, Blush, Ruddy Tiger, Bashful Blush, Tiger Blush.
Description of the variety
Cherry is one of the varieties of tomatoes with small fruits. Today there are many varieties of this type of tomato, among which the Blush tomato. The description of the variety says that it was bred in 2011 in California.
Tomatoes are high-yielding, recommended for growing in greenhouse conditions or open field.
Specifications:
- type - indeterminate;
- ripening time - mid-season;
- bush height - up to 2 m;
- sheet type - normal;
- fruits - oblong, golden-pink in color;
- the pulp is yellow-red;
- weight - 30-40 g.
The fruits are oval, elongated, even, smooth and shiny, with a sweet and sour taste. There are about 14 fruits in a cluster, excellent setting. The pulp is sweet, sugary on the break, juicy, of moderate density. Suitable for both fresh consumption and canning.
The fruits are rich in vitamins A, E, K and group B. Macronutrients are also present: potassium, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium and microelements: copper, fluorine, manganese, iodine, iron and zinc.
The variety is cold-resistant, unpretentious in care and gives a good harvest. Resistant to major tomato diseases.
Landing features
Cherries are grown by seedlings. Planting seeds in containers is performed in February-March. The strengthened seedlings are transferred to a greenhouse or greenhouse in the period April-May, and to permanent open beds - only with the onset of stable warm weather.
In the description of the tomato Shy blush it is indicated that it is preferable to plant no more than 3-4 plants per 1 m². Stealing is carried out as needed. It is better to form a bush with 4–5 stems. On one cluster there are on average 14–20 tomatoes. In this case, the ripening of fruits on one bunch occurs simultaneously, which allows you to cut off a whole brush, and pluck each tomato separately.
Plant care
Tomato Blush requires a garter to support and pinching. So that the fruits do not crack and retain their shape, uniform soil moisture must be maintained. Water the plants every day.
The ripening period for tomatoes is 90-100 days. Tall indeterminate ones are more suitable for greenhouses, but with proper care they will give a good harvest in the open field.
The variety is resistant to rot and fungal infections. Requires the prevention of phytophthora.Processing should be done every 10-15 days, stop 30 days before harvest.
Tomatoes look like little cream fingers, light yellow in color, when ripe, golden and pink stripes appear on the fruits, which makes them very beautiful and unusual. Sweet and sour taste adds piquancy and special flavor to dishes.
Tomatoes of this variety are beautifully arranged on the bush in the form of large hanging bunches. They are an excellent variety for gourmet meals and whole-fruit preparations for the winter. Also suitable for drying and curing.
