Tomato Raspberry Farmer F1 from Partner: reviews, variety description, photos + tables

The Raspberry Zemledelc tomato is a new cherry tomato variety from the Partner agricultural firm. This hybrid is relatively easy to care for, and growing it is similar to other similar tomato varieties. It can be planted anywhere in the country. Let's take a closer look at all the characteristics of this variety.

Characteristics of the tomato variety Malinovy ​​Zemledelts F1 in the table

The table below presents the main characteristics of the variety.

Characteristic	Description
Description	Early maturing determinate cocktail-type variety for greenhouses.
Ripening period	85-90 days.
Description of fruits	Round, dense, slightly ribbed.
Fruit weight	50-60 g.
The taste of the fruit	Good.
Yield of commercial fruits	1000 c/1 ha.
Usage	Salad variety, but can be used for canning.
Marketability	High.
Shelf life	High.
Preferred growing regions	All regions of the country.
Disease resistance	Verticillium wilt; fusarium.
Agricultural technology	Tomato shoots need to be formed into 4-5 stems.
	2019
Country of origin	Russia, agrofirm "Partner"

Photo gallery of the tomato variety Raspberry Farmer F1

The history of the tomato variety Raspberry Farmer F1

Agrofirm "Partner" is a relatively young company, founded in 2014. Since then, it has gained popularity thanks to the following advantages:
all seed material complies with current GOST standards;
the company provides only reliable data on germination, varietal characteristics and ripening times;

• All photos on the packaging are of high quality and correspond to the contents inside;
• the company does not produce products containing GMOs;
• The company offers a wide selection of garden and vegetable crops.

Read more about the company and its unique tomato varieties in the article. Tomatoes from the Partner company: a catalogue with photographs and descriptions.

The Raspberry Zemledelets F1 "Partner" tomato was developed by experienced Russian experts and agronomists. All varietal traits were tested at our own "Dacha" testing site.

This hybrid boasts excellent flavor, resistance to dangerous tomato diseases, and early ripening. It belongs to the Zemledelets variety. These are red cherry tomatoes (see the comparison table below).

There's another variety in this series, called Orange Farmer. It differs from Raspberry only in fruit color (see comparison table below).

F1 in the variety name indicates that it belongs to the first generation.

A detailed description of the tomato variety Raspberry Farmer F1

Let's take a closer look at the description of the hybrid variety.

Bush characteristics

According to the official specifications, the Raspberry Farmer F1 tomato reaches a height of 0.7-0.8 cm, with heavily foliated bushes. The first cluster forms after 5 leaves. It is distinguished by shortened internodes. The leaves are short and emerald. The inflorescences are interstitial.

Fruit characteristics

Round in shape. Unripe tomatoes are green with a dark emerald spot. As they ripen, they turn crimson. Inside are 2-3 seed nests. The skin is quite firm, and the flesh is tender. Marketable fruits weigh 50-60 g.

Ripening time and yield

The harvest can be completed 85-90 days after the first shoots appear. The plants are characterized by uniform germination.

This variety is highly productive. Up to 1,000 centners can be harvested from one hectare, or 10 kg per bush.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Raspberry Farmer F1 variety

Tomato Raspberry Farmer F1 has the following advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages

Flaws

Early ripening. Resistant to temperature fluctuations. Can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Although intended for greenhouses, this hybrid also adapts well to open ground. Resistant to fusarium, late blight and verticillium wilt. Suitable for growing in different regions. High yield rate. The fruit is uniform in size. It has a pleasant, appetizing aroma and good flavor. It's juicy, slightly sweet, with a slight refreshing tartness. Tomatoes can be used in salads, for decorating dishes and for preserving.

The need for shaping and gartering, as the bushes will bend under the weight of the fruit.

Features of growing the tomato variety Raspberry Farmer F1

The hybrid is grown from seedlings. The exact planting time depends on the region.

Sowing seeds and growing seedlings

Seeds for seedlings can be sown from the end of February. The soil mixture can be purchased at a specialty store or made at home.

Step-by-step sowing:

1. Dig small holes or furrows (about 1.5 cm deep).
2. Place the seeds in them and cover with a thin layer of soil.
3. Cover with plastic wrap or glass. Place in a bright place with a temperature of +24…+27°C.
4. Remove the cover after the seedlings appear.

When growing seedlings, you must follow these rules:

• Provide lighting for 15-16 hours. Since daylight hours are still too short, phytolamps need to be installed.
• Apply nitrogen-containing complex fertilizers.
• Water daily with warm water.
• At the stage of two true leaves, transplant into separate containers.

Planting in the ground

When the risk of night frosts has passed (in central Russia, in late May or early June), transplant the seedlings into the garden. This occurs approximately 50-65 days after germination. You can plant 5-6 bushes per square meter of garden space. Don't worry about overcrowding, as the plants will receive adequate ventilation.

Care

Caring for a hybrid includes:

• Shaping. To achieve high yields, it is recommended to tie 4-5 stems together.
• Watering. This procedure is necessary 2-4 times a week. The water should be settled and warm.
• Applying nutrient mixtures. Root and/or foliar application can be used. Nitrogen-containing fertilizers should be applied before flowering, followed by phosphorus-potassium mixtures.
• Pest control. Whiteflies, aphids, cutworms, and Colorado potato beetles pose a threat.
• Pruning. When the lower fruits have ripened, you can remove the leaves closest to the ground. They no longer provide nutrition to the bush and only impede air circulation.
• Tying to supports is mandatory.

Care is fairly simple. The main thing is to shape the bushes and water and feed them regularly.

Resistance of the tomato hybrid Malinovy ​​Zemledelts F1 and pest and disease control

Resistance to verticillium wilt and fusarium is a genetic trait. Resistance to late blight is due to the hybrid's ability to mature before its peak.

Chemicals should not be used to control other diseases and pests, as this variety ripens early. Folk remedies or biological insecticides are recommended for control.

Harvesting, use and storage of the tomato variety Raspberry Farmer F1

The harvest can begin as early as midsummer. It is typically consumed fresh. However, if storage is necessary, it is recommended to store it in a refrigerator or cool cellar.

Although this variety is considered for salad consumption, it is also quite good for canning.

Comparison of the tomato variety Malinovy ​​Zemledelts F1 with other varieties in the table

Please note! How can you easily convert centners/ha to kg/sq.m? Simply divide by 100! For example, the Abakansky Pink tomato yields 400 centners of marketable fruit per hectare. This equals 4 kg per square meter. It's that simple! Also, keep in mind that typically no more than 3-4 plants are planted per square meter. This way, you can calculate the yield per bush. In the case of the Abakansky Pink, it's about 1 kg.

Variety	Ripening period (number of days from full germination to ripening) Yield of commercial fruits	Brief description	Fetus
Raspberry Farmer	85-90 days 1000 c/ha	An early-ripening determinate variety for greenhouses. Suitable for salads.	Round, dense, slightly ribbed, cocktail, raspberry, 50-60 g. Good taste.
Farmer	95 days 750-840 c/ha	An early-ripening determinate variety for open ground and plastic greenhouses. Suitable for salads.	Round, dense, slightly ribbed, cherry, red, 25-30 g. Good taste.
Orange Farmer	85-90 days 940-1000 c/ha	An early-ripening determinate variety for greenhouses. Suitable for salads.	Round, dense, slightly ribbed, cocktail, orange, 45 g. Good taste.
Crimson Flame	90-95 days 620 c/ha	An early-ripening determinate variety for greenhouses. Requires training into three stems. Suitable for salads.	Obovate, smooth, pink, 50 g. Taste is good to excellent.
Nepas	100-105 days 630 c/ha (greenhouse and under film)	An early-ripening determinate variety for open ground and greenhouses. Suitable for salads.	Flat-round, medium density, slightly ribbed, red, 60-80 g. Good taste.
Slot	110-120 days 266-691 c/ha (North Caucasus region), 343-476 c/ha (Lower Volga region), maximum 767 c/ha (Volgograd region).	An early-ripening determinate variety for open ground. Suitable for salads. Marketability: 73-99%. Heat-resistant. Transportable.	Flat-round, smooth, red, 60-98 g. The taste is good and excellent.
Torquay	120 days The yield of commercial fruits is 4.2 kg/sq.m.	A mid-season determinate variety for open ground and greenhouses. Suitable for salads and whole-fruit canning. Transportable and heat-resistant.	Cylindrical, slightly ribbed, dense, red, 60-80 g. Excellent taste.
Northern baby	80-95 days 190 c/ha	An ultra-early determinate variety for open ground cultivation. Suitable for salads and whole-fruit canning.	Round, smooth, medium density, red, 45-60 g. Good taste.
Raspberry Empire	95-110 days 2000 c/ha	An early-ripening indeterminate variety for greenhouses. Suitable for salads and pickling.	Heart-shaped, medium density, medium-ribbed, raspberry, 150-200 g. Excellent taste.
Raspberry Fountain	100-105 days 520-610 c/ha (greenhouse and under film)	An early-ripening determinate variety for greenhouses. Suitable for salads.	Elliptical, medium density, slightly ribbed, raspberry, 20-27 g. Good taste.
Pink miracle	70-90 days (in a greenhouse and in open ground) 230 c/ha	An ultra-early determinate variety for open ground and greenhouses. Requires staking and shaping. Suitable for salads.	Round, smooth, medium density, raspberry, 100 g. Excellent taste.

Real reviews from gardeners of the Raspberry Farmer F1 tomato variety

Reviews from garden owners on thematic forums about the variety are positive, noting its excellent taste and neat appearance.

User Siniza60, Russia, Korolev, August 3, 2019

Hello again everyone!!

I also didn't ignore the seeds from the Partner agricultural company, which has been extremely popular in recent years, and purchased several varieties for the 2019 season.

I bought the seeds at the Partner brand store in Moscow.

My personal opinion of the agricultural company is ambivalent, primarily due to its pricing policy, but I must admit that some varieties are truly worthwhile.

For example, the Raspberry Empire variety has proven itself to be excellent for the second year.

I actually bought the "Raspberry Farmer" seeds by accident; a woman in line recommended them. I didn't even notice that they were, firstly, cherry tomatoes, and secondly, for open ground.

I planted them in closed soil - in my greenhouse, so I can’t say how they would behave in open soil.

March 27th – they sprouted together. It's worth noting that Partner usually has 10 seeds per packet, but this one turned out to be a ton! I even have some left over for 2020.

April 6th - this is what the seedlings looked like, I wouldn't say they were weak, just ordinary.

I planted it in the ground (in a greenhouse) on May 9th.

On June 3rd, the bushes were already delighting me, strong and, as it seemed in June, compact...

June 25th – By the end of the month, the bushes no longer seemed compact. I read the description and was horrified; it turns out this variety barely needs side shoots and forms five!! stems.

I have 11 of this variety planted in a row. Even after trimming the leaves, the planting is still too dense. I should have planted them with more space between them.

July 27th – I picked the first tomatoes.

August 3 - they turn red quickly.

Today I picked about 2 kilograms of red tomatoes from these bushes.

Look at the photo below, I deliberately placed tomatoes of a different variety - standard size - next to the "Raspberry Farmers".

Raspberry Farmer - Smaller but larger than standard cherry tomatoes.

Here is a photo comparing it to regular cherry tomatoes.

To sum it up:

Pros: The bushes are low, 70-80 cm even in greenhouses, there are many tomatoes per bush, unlike other Partner varieties, there are many in the seed packet and they are cheaper.

That's all the positives for me.

Cons: For me, the planting is too dense, the fruits aren't exactly sweet, and they're quite tart. My family rejected this variety—they're not tasty!

I don't even know whether to recommend it or not. I'll plant it again myself, only because I have some seeds left. In the future, I'll give it up in favor of other seeds.

Still, you need to look for varieties that are 100% suitable in all respects. That's why I only give it 4 points.

User galuschka, Russia, Omsk, October 7, 2019

In general, I love the garden, I love growing everything that can and cannot be grown.
There are a lot of seed producers now, but I, accustomed to "Sedek", have never really considered new products.

I came across "Partner" by chance: I saw an advert on TV and liked the presenter – his confidence, his assurance.

These seeds are hard to find in regular stores—I think that's a downside. You either have to order them online and pay for shipping. Or search, search, and search some more.

I ordered through “intermediaries”, from where a number of other vegetables were purchased.
The second drawback: I was drawn to the word "pink," making it the main one. However, in reality, raspberry isn't the only color available. Regular red ones are. There are much richer, more delicious raspberry-hued tomatoes (not that I need pink ones, I just prefer the taste).

Third: don't pick these tomatoes to let them "ripen" on the windowsill. They ripen extremely slowly, and most of them lose their appearance and become flabby.

Next year, I definitely won't be picking this variety, as I did this year—I planted everything in the greenhouse hoping for good results. But the opposite happened—my tried-and-true ones were left outside, resulting in lower productivity. And these didn't perform as well in the greenhouse either.

User inosya, March 13, 2019

Raspberry Farmer (Tomato) is included in the register of the Russian Federation for cultivation in plastic greenhouses and under plastic shelters on private farms. An early-ripening salad hybrid. The plant is determinate. The leaf is short, dark green. The inflorescence is intermediate. The peduncle is articulated. The fruit is round, dense, and slightly ribbed. The color of the unripe fruit is green with a dark green spot, while the ripe fruit is raspberry. The number of nests is 2-3. Fruit weight is 50-60 g. The taste is good. The yield of marketable fruits in plastic greenhouses was 10.0 kg/sq.m.

The Raspberry Farmer tomato was included in the register of approved varieties in 2019.
Approved for use in the regions: All regions.

The originator of the Raspberry Farmer tomato variety is: BLOKIN-MECHTALIN VASILY IVANOVICH

Raspberry Farmer (Tomato) is an early-ripening, determinate, cocktail-type hybrid, growing to a height of approximately 70 cm. The period from germination to harvesting the first fruits is 85-90 days. The first inflorescence appears above the 7th leaf, with subsequent ones occurring after the 2nd leaf. Up to 6-8 fruits weighing approximately 60 g are formed on simple clusters. The fruits have 3 densely filled small seed chambers with few seeds and thick walls. The tomatoes are round, raspberry-red in color, and have thin skin. The plant does not require extensive side-sonning; it is advisable to train it into 5 stems. The hybrid is resistant to sudden temperature changes, verticillium wilt, and fusarium. The taste is excellent, and the consistency is very pleasant. The fruits are sweet with a slight sourness. These tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption and drying; when technically ripe, they are good for canning. Planting density no more than 5 plants/m2. Yield 10 kg/m2.