“Raspberry Miracle” series of tomatoes: why they are so good, why they are worth growing and how to do it correctly

Tomatoes are healthy, have medicinal properties, and are tasty fresh or canned. However, the culture itself is capricious and susceptible to disease. In the climatic conditions of our country, you will have to work hard to have a good harvest.

From the article you will learn what this group of hybrids is - the Raspberry Miracle, and why with them you will always have a tomato harvest.

Description

Raspberry miracle tomatoes are a mid-early group of hybrids. Bred by the company "Gardens of Russia". The fruits are large, ribbed, reaching 600 g.

The group of hybrids is unpretentious and universal: suitable for open ground and greenhouses. Characterized by high productivity. Gardeners collect 10–14 kg of tasty fruits from 1 square meter. m. The grown fruits are used to prepare salads, sauces, soups, side dishes, and snacks. Tomato juice from ripe fleshy fruits is delicious.

Subspecies of tomatoes included in the Raspberry Miracle series

Breeders have created several subspecies of the Raspberry miracle. They have similar characteristics, but have different ripening periods: Raspberry Sunset, Raspberry Wine and Bright Robin are early ripening, Raspberry Paradise and Raspberry Berry are mid-ripening.

Raspberry Wine and Raspberry Sunset grow well in greenhouses, reaching a height of 2 m, they require stepsoning. Hybrids Raspberry Paradise, Berry-Raspberry, Bright Malinovka grow well in open ground. All have round, fleshy fruits weighing 200–500 g. The first fruits are harvested after 90–100 days.

Distinctive features

The main difference is high productivity. The height of the bush is 1.5-2 m, which is why the plants require a garter.

The most important property for which hybrids are nicknamed “a real miracle” is that tomatoes do not get sick, even the scourge of our gardens late blight bypasses them.

Fruit characteristics, yield

Tomatoes grow smooth, fleshy, bright red, which is why they got their name. They weigh from 200 to 600 g.

When ripe, tomatoes do not crack and have a wonderful taste. The seeds have a high germination rate, and after several years they do not lose their yield.

How to grow seedlings

Tomatoes from the Raspberry Miracle series are easy to care for, but to get a high yield you should know the simple rules of care. They are grown in all regions of our country, best of all - through seedlings.

Seed preparation

First you need to separate the good seeds from the bad ones. To do this, they are soaked for 10 minutes in a solution of salt (1 tsp) and water (250 ml). The seeds that rise to the surface are thrown away (they are empty), those that sink to the bottom are used for subsequent planting.

Next, they are disinfected with a pink solution of potassium permanganate, aloe juice or garlic infusion. More effective means for etching are a solution of brilliant green (1 ml of 1% pharmaceutical preparation per 100 ml of water) and an undiluted solution of chlorhexidine. The seeds are kept for 30 minutes, then washed.

To increase germination energy, germination percentage, increase germination rate, use growth stimulants: special preparations “Epin” or “Zircon”, homemade solutions. Take 1⁄2 tablets of nicotinic acid, 1/2 tablets of succinic acid, 1⁄4 ascorbic acid, half a tablet of glycine and dilute in half a liter of water.You can stimulate seed germination by soaking them in warm water for a day.

To create resistance to temperature changes, the seeds are hardened. Wet seeds are placed in a damp cloth and placed in the refrigerator on the top shelf at 2-4°C overnight. During the day, the seeds are kept at room temperature. This operation is carried out over several days.

Attention! If the seeds are coated, granulated or coated with colored glaze, they do not require additional preparation. They are sown dry.

Container and soil

For seedlings, use purchased soil or peat cups. You can make your own soil mixture. It should be light, fertile, made from equal proportions of turf soil, peat, and sand. Self-prepared soil must be disinfected using potassium permanganate, steaming and calcination to kill pathogens.

Soil containers are also disinfected. Boxes for seedlings are taken shallow, 12-15 cm high.

Sowing

Sow the seeds in the prepared soil mixture in early March.

It is not recommended to sow seeds of this group of hybrids deeper than 1-1.5 cm. Seedling boxes are covered with glass or film and placed in a warm, dark place. The soil should be moist.

Growing and care

To obtain strong, healthy seedlings, it is necessary to create the following conditions:

1. Maintain the room temperature at about 20°C.
2. Ventilate the room regularly, but do not create drafts.
3. Regularly water, make sure the soil is moist. But remember that excess moisture is harmful to tomato seedlings and leads to rotting of young roots.
4. Water with water at room temperature, left to sit for 24 hours.
5. Create lighting during the first half of the day.

With the appearance of the first leaves, the seedlings are picked and planted in separate containers. Weakened, frail seedlings feed Nitrophoska solution.

A few weeks before transplanting to a permanent location, the seedlings are hardened off. She is taken out onto the balcony, loggia. The time spent in the fresh air is gradually increased.

How to grow tomatoes

After the end of morning and night frosts at the end of May, the seedlings are planted in a permanent place, which is chosen in the fall. Crop rotation and lighting are taken into account. Before planting, the soil is loosened, dug up, manure and humus are added. Then cover with film to better warm the soil and maintain the desired level of moisture.

Tomatoes are planted in warm but not hot weather, early in the morning or in the evening.

Landing

Tomatoes from the Raspberry Miracle hybrid group are planted in the ground after 60 days. The seedlings should have 5-6 leaves. They are planted in a checkerboard pattern, the distance between the bushes is 50 cm, the row spacing is about 60 cm. This makes it easier to care for them and harvest, and the sun illuminates the plants better. Be sure to install supports for the bushes immediately after transplanting.

The seedlings are placed in the holes along with a lump of earth. Excess roots are pinched off. Peat pots with tomatoes are placed in the hole. Then it is filled in, the soil is compacted and watered, and mulched with peat.

Care

Only with proper care can you get a high yield of Raspberry Miracle hybrids. During the growing season, tomatoes need regular watering, fertilizing, and weeding. The plant should be watered once a week, but abundantly, with warm water heated in the sun.

Before the ovaries form, use about 4 liters of water under the root. When the fruits appear, the plants are watered twice a week with 3 liters of water.

Loosen regularly to prevent crusts from appearing on the surface of the soil, and feed the roots. Experts recommend forming 2 stems. Remove shoots and pinch shoots every week.

Reference. Plants grow greatly over the course of a season; constant staking is recommended for them.

The plant is responsive to fertilizing; it is recommended to fertilize it 3-4 times during the summer. Use superphosphate, peat, manure, and ash to apply at the root. The first feeding is carried out with “Nitrophoska” 21 days after planting - 1 tbsp. l. drug per 10 liters of water. For the second feeding, use 20 g of superphosphate and potassium salt per 10 liters of water.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

Tomatoes love light. When there is insufficient light, plants’ growth and development slows down and fruits do not form. This problem often happens when growing seedlings: the seedlings begin to stretch, the stems become thin. To prevent this from happening, do not allow dense plantings.

Maintain optimal humidity. If there is a lack of moisture in the soil, the leaves curl and the fruits are affected by blossom end rot.

Sharp changes in soil moisture during the period of fruit ripening do not affect the group of hybrids: the fruits of the Raspberry Miracle do not crack.

Lack of moisture during flowering leads to the fall of flowers and ovaries. If there is excess moisture before flowering, the plant grows vigorously. The bushes are tied to supports so that they do not break when the fruits ripen.

Diseases and pests

Raspberry miracle tomatoes are disease resistant and not susceptible to late blight. But you shouldn’t forget about prevention.

Maintain crop rotation, do not plant after nightshade crops, next to potatoes. Thin out the plants, remove the lower leaves, weeds, and loosen the soil. Treat with fungicides.

To combat insects -pests use insecticides, folk remedies: ash, onion and garlic infusions, tobacco. To combat the fungus, the bushes are sprayed with Bordeaux mixture, copper sulfate, and special chemical and biological agents.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

When growing tomatoes in open ground, the fruits are healthier and stronger. Infections with nightshade diseases are excluded.

Seedlings are planted in a greenhouse a month and a half after germination, preventing the plants from being “stretched.”

Row spacing is 80 cm, the distance between tomatoes is 50-60 cm when growing tomatoes with 1 stem, and 70 cm when growing with 2 stems. Avoid dense planting to ensure light and air ventilation.

If fungal infections appear, stop watering.. Severely affected plants are removed, the remaining ones are treated with fungicidal preparations. The most effective antifungal agents for plants are Fundazol, Maxim, and Skor.

The greenhouse should be ventilated after each watering, avoiding excess moisture and drying out the soil under the bushes. Otherwise, the plants will grow poorly, the leaves will curl and wither.

Harvesting and application

Large tomatoes are harvested at the stage of milky ripeness. They ripen well, and new ovaries appear on the bushes, the remaining fruits gain weight. At the stage of blanzhe ripeness, all fruits prepared for storage are removed. Ripe tomatoes are not stored for a long time; they are consumed within a few days or used for harvesting.

Harvesting is carried out in dry weather, without tearing off the stalk for better storage. Harvest every 3-5 days. If the temperature is below +7...+8 °C, the entire crop is harvested.

Raspberry miracle is a salad group of hybrids. Juice is obtained from it, vegetable dishes and sauces are prepared, preserved in slices, and used for salads and soup dressings.

Advantages and disadvantages

Raspberry miracle has a number of advantages:

1. High yield.
2. Delicious large fruits, easy to transport.
3. Abundant ovary, resistance to changes in temperature and humidity.
4. They keep well for about two months.

The main disadvantage is that it is a hybrid and does not produce seeds. The price of the seeds is high, they are sold in series: 3-5 subspecies together.

Farmer reviews

The number of fans of the Raspberry Miracle group of hybrids is growing year by year. Buyers like the rich taste and juiciness of the fruit. Most reviews are about the group of hybrids “Raspberry Miracle. Gardens of Russia" are positive.

Valentina, Ekaterinburg: “I’ve been growing Raspberry Miracle tomatoes for several years. The shoots are friendly, the seedlings are healthy. They tolerate the cold Siberian summer well and do not get sick. I'm tying up the bushes for my stepson. The fruits are large, beautiful, tasty. They ripen gradually. Last summer we grew a giant tomato weighing 600 g.”

Lyudmila, Korolev: “This summer I grew Raspberry Miracle tomatoes for the first time. There were no thoughts about a huge harvest. But she was delighted and amazed - clusters of large fruits hung on the supports. We ate tomatoes ourselves, offered them to friends, rolled up jars: lecho, tomato puree, juice. I advise!

Natalya, Miass: “I planted a Raspberry miracle on the site. The taste is excellent, the yield is impressive. Garter and stepson required. Does not suffer from late blight, although the summer was rainy. I will plant again."

Conclusion

The Raspberry Miracle tomato is an excellent result of the work of Russian breeders.

Hundreds of gardeners have enjoyed the delicious fruits.The group of hybrids is a real miracle: they are unpretentious, delight with high yields, and are not affected late blight, the fruits do not crack and are well stored.