All summer residentsliving in the central regions of Russia and its more northern parts, for you there is a very good variety that can be grown on open ground until the fall.
For those who want to quickly get a harvest, there is a very good tomato, this is a guest from Holland and it is called “Richie”.
He though no record for harvests, but will delight you with its taste and quick ripening. Read more about it in our article.
Basic data
Tomato “Richie” f1, variety description: this is a very early ripe tomato, 80–95 days pass from transplanting to first fruits. Plant short 50-70 cm. According to the type of bush, the standard, determinant. "Richie" is recommended for growing under film shelter, but successfully grows in open ground, some try to grow on the balconies of city apartments. This tomato has a very high degree of protection against fungal diseases. It has the same hybrids F1.
Ripe fruits of red color and rounded shape. Tomatoes small from 90 to 120 gr. The number of chambers 2-3, the solids content of about 5%. The collected fruits can be stored for a very long time and perfectly. carry long haul. For these qualities they are loved not only by gardeners, but also by farmers.
Country of breeding and where it is better to grow?
This hybrid was bred in Holland in 2000. State registration as a hybrid grade for film shelters received in 2010. "Richie" almost a paste got his fans both among amateurs and farmers.
Growing tomato "Richie" f1 in the south, can be produced in unprotected soil, on the yield and incidence of plants this will not affect. In the regions of the middle band is better to cover the film. In more northern areas grows well in greenhouses.
Way to use
Tomatoes hybrid "Richie" is very well suited for whole-canning. By taste perfectly complement any dishes. They also make a very tasty and healthy juice, for lecho and mashed potatoes are also very good.
Yield
Under good conditions This species gives 1-1.5 kg. from the bush in greenhouse shelters, with a planting density of 7-8 plants per square meter, up to 10 kg is obtained, in open ground the yield is slightly lower.This is a very modest figure.
Features grade
The features of tomato varieties "Richie" include it stiltness and transportability, they very high. As well as disease resistance and early maturity. Some lovers say that it can be grown on the balcony.
The main advantages of the "guest from Holland" include:
- early ripeness;
- opportunity to grow at home;
- high immunity;
- good taste
The disadvantages include not very high yield and moodiness to external conditions, such as temperature, watering and fertilizing.
Growing tips
Though the bush is not high, it is better to tie it up, and strengthen the branches with supports. It is necessary to form in three or four stems, if grown on the balcony, then in two. This grade is pretty demanding irrigation mode and lighting.
It responds very well to complex feeding at all stages of growth. You should also pay attention to the fact that grows better in neutral soils, on acidic, it can lose yields.
Diseases and pests
Ritchie's tomato variety has earned its popularity due to its resistance to diseases, but this does not mean that we can forget about prevention. To support a healthy plant watering must be observedsoil fertilizer and in time to loosen it. This will help to avoid many troubles.
In very rare cases root rot may be affected. They combat this disease by loosening the soil, reducing watering and mulching. Chemicals are not used.
When grown in open ground, the most frequent pest of this type of tomato is the Colorado potato beetle, it can cause irreparable harm to the plant.
To get a good harvest, growing this species, you must try, he is more suitable for experienced gardeners, but the early harvest and its taste will be a great reward for all the work, everything will work out for you. Good luck!
