Cherry Tomato 'Rubylicious' F1

  • Product number: 291735
  • Origin: Central and South America
  • Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum

Finally, a cherry that can do it all! Those who had almost given up the fight against the notorious potato blight (Phytophthora) can now rejoice. 'Rubylicious' is not just any red cherry tomato; it's a small powerhouse. Where other varieties perish at the first autumn mists, this vital grower proudly stands tall and continues to produce cheerfully. The shiny, deep red fruits (weighing about 15-20 grams) hang in generous, long clusters on the plant. And then there's the taste... because resistance is great, but of course, we also want to snack! The balance is truly excellent: a very high sugar content combined with precisely that touch of refined aroma that makes a tomato truly delicious. The texture is firm enough not to burst immediately in a rain shower, but melts in the mouth as soon as you bite into it. Ideal for unprotected outdoor cultivation in our erratic climate, but it also performs phenomenally in the greenhouse. An early ripener that provides an abundance of healthy snacks all summer long.

The smallest tomatoes in our assortment are called cherry tomatoes or ping-pong tomatoes, depending on their size. Some varieties are elongated or heart-shaped and are accordingly given a slightly different name. Some are even original, wild species. Most taste extra sweet, a few have a sweet and sour taste. Cherry tomatoes are closest to the original species, which is perhaps why they are generally more resistant to the dreaded potato blight.

Names:
Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Dutch: Kerstomaat
Also: Pingpongtomaat
English: Cherry Tomato

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Sowing method: Sow indoors from March to May. When the seedlings are 5 cm tall, transplant them into pots. Provide plenty of light and gradually harden off outdoors from April onwards, weather permitting. Do not plant outdoors before the end of May. Tomato plants require a lot of water. Regularly remove side shoots (suckers). Plant spacing 60-80 cm.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • March
  • April
  • May

Harvesting time:

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered
  • Greenhouse

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: White flowers
  • Origin: Central and South America
  • Average growth height: More than 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum
  • Dutch: Cherry tomato
  • Also known as: Ping-pong tomato
  • English: Cherry Tomato
  • All year round

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