Pink tomatoes
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Pink tomatoes are a relatively new species that many gardeners have already fallen in love with. They are quite tasty and have a large number of properties and qualities. Also, gardeners are very fond of pink tomatoes also because they are quite resistant to a wide variety of natural conditions. Plus, the sweet taste of tomatoes makes them quite versatile.
Pink tomatoes - description
Both early maturing and late varieties. Great for growing them in greenhouse conditions, or outdoors. Everything will depend solely on the climatic and natural conditions in which pink tomatoes grow. And on what conditions the gardener himself chose for growing these beautiful tomatoes. Before planting, the gardener, of course, needs to choose the variety that will more closely meet his requirements and expectations.
In greenhouses, varieties of pink tomatoes are grown very actively. Since they are distinguished by very good taste, they also have a dense pulp structure and a thin skin. That allows them to be stored for a long time and transported over long distances.
In this case, it is necessary to take care of the preparation of the soil in advance in order to get a really positive result.
Before planting pink tomatoes in the ground, you need to prepare the soil. As a rule, they begin to do this in the spring. To do this, you need to take mustard, water and ammonia. This mixture is poured into the soil. You can also add some sodium carbonate and copper sulfate. The soil will be neutralized and perfectly hardened for the winter period and the planting period.
Also, this mixture becomes an ideal growth stimulant. And when the composition is completely absorbed, then various crops can be planted.
Pink tomatoes - varieties
One of the first crops that I would like to consider is a hybrid variety of pink tomatoes called Pink Spam... The culture differs in that it has a very sweet taste of the fruit, the average ripening period is from 100 to 105 days from the moment the first seedlings appear. The mass of one tomato fruit can reach about 250 grams.
Also, the variety is quite resistant to various diseases, which also quite favorably distinguishes it from other varieties of multi-colored tomatoes. Seedlings are usually planted by gardeners in March, when the weather begins to stabilize and return rainfall is not promised. The plant should also be tied up, since the bush is sprawling.
Harvest tsunami - a variety that yields a harvest 100-105 days after the first germinated grains appear. The height of the bushes is very small - about 60 centimeters. The fruits have a flat rounded shape, from one plant they can be harvested up to 3.5-4 kilograms. At the same time, the pulp is very tasty, fleshy, the taste is bright.
The variety is versatile. The fruits can be eaten both fresh, and a wide variety of dishes can be prepared from them. Seedlings should usually be grown from late March to early April. When in general, the weather is already right, and the plants will feel as comfortable as possible without experiencing stress.
Tasty Pink flamingo Is another fairly popular variety of pink tomatoes. The variety differs in that it has very good taste characteristics. And also by the fact that he is completely unpretentious and not capricious in leaving.
At the same time, the height of the bush is very large - up to two meters.The ripening period can vary from 100 to 110 days, it all depends on the care procedures. And also on the climatic conditions in which the plant grows.
The fruits are oblong in shape, their weight varies from one hundred to two hundred grams. They are very unpretentious when it comes to care measures. But still, the gardener should pinch the plant, otherwise it will grow to incredible sizes.
Unpretentious Early love - This is an early variety that requires excellent soil care measures. It must be watered abundantly and loosened constantly. The variety is very resistant to arid climate; plants can be planted using both seed and seedlings. Fruits are flattened, sweet, fleshy.
The yield is always at a high level, which also makes the variety one of the most popular and demanded.
Sweet Pink honey - from the name it is clear that the fruits of tomatoes are very sweet, juicy, fleshy. In greenhouses, the bushes stretch to a height of one meter. In this case, it is not at all necessary to tie them up. The variety is quite resistant to unfavorable weather conditions, the harvest can be harvested in 110-115 days. And also the fruits are very large. The mass of one tomato sometimes reaches more than one and a half kilograms, this is really a record figure.
Verified Pink heart Is a variety that has been tested by many gardeners. They say that the variety gives an excellent yield and also that fruiting is carried out quite early - after 105-115 days. The variety is universal - in warm climates, bushes can be planted in the open field, and the fruits are very beautifully shaped - a heart weighing 200 grams.
Bushes are tall, reaching a height of two or more meters. About six kilograms of vegetables can be harvested from one square meter of land, but with good care this is far from the limit.
The best pink tomatoes for outdoor use
If the gardener has decided to plant pink tomatoes in the open field. And at the same time, not the most favorable weather conditions are noted on the territory, then in this case it is necessary to follow some basic recommendations for choosing a variety:
June pink - one of the breeding varieties of pink tomatoes, which was bred by American breeders. The fruits are very juicy and sweet. One fruit can weigh up to three hundred grams. They have a rounded shape. The bushes are very powerful, so they need to be tied up additionally, otherwise they will spread out.
Dawn Rose - These are fleshy fruits that have practically no seeds. The weight of one tomato of this variety can reach three hundred grams, while the bushes themselves are of medium height, therefore, in general, they do not need to be tied up additionally.
Arctic - these are fruits that weigh very little - only 15 grams. Plants are also low - they reach no more than half a meter in height. At the same time, the variety is quite resistant to sharp drops in temperature. The variety takes root on almost any type of soil, it does not experience stress
Moscow lights Is an early ripening variety of pink tomatoes that takes root well in the South of Russia. The crop can be harvested approximately 95 days after the first seedlings emerged. Vegetables have a rich red-pink hue and are well stored. They can withstand long distance transportation without losing their external characteristics and taste. One tomato can weigh up to 110 grams.
Another variety is called Miracle of the Earth - This is one of the best varieties of pink tomatoes that ripens earlier than all others - it takes no more than 90 days for this.The vegetables are round in shape and have a very tasty, sweet, aromatic pulp. The bush reaches a height of two meters, which makes it one of the tallest.
All varieties in general differ in that they have an early ripening period, excellent taste and can be stored under suitable conditions for a long time, transferring transportation over long distances.
Mid-season varieties
If we are talking about mid-season varieties, then they usually ripen 110-115 days after the very first shoots have appeared. These varieties include the following popular pink tomatoes:
Garden boss - is one of the hybrid forms of pink tomatoes. Fruit weight varies from 300 to 400 grams. The plants are very tall, so an additional garter is required from the gardener.
Ballerina - vegetables are more pear-shaped in shape. A very bountiful harvest can be harvested from compact bushes, for which the variety is quite appreciated among experienced gardeners.
Fig pink - a variety of tomatoes that has very ribbed fruits. Their weight is very large - it varies from 300 to 600 grams. Tomatoes can be used for preparing various dishes, as well as for fresh consumption. The variety is therefore considered versatile.
Abakansky - vegetables resemble a heart in shape, and their weight varies from 200 to 250 grams. The pulp is very juicy and tasty. The crop can be harvested 110-115 days after the very first shoots have appeared.
Also among the varieties can be distinguished such as Mazarin and granny bull... Both varieties have a high yield level. And also by the fact that they are quite resistant to various weather conditions and climatic changes.
In general, the varieties are great for both planting in greenhouse conditions and for planting bushes in the open field. The varieties are distinguished by their excellent gustatory characteristics, sweet taste and unsurpassed aroma.
The vitamins and antioxidants that are found in tomatoes are very good for people who are on a diet or have a variety of gastrointestinal diseases.
Late varieties of pink tomatoes
Late varieties also have excellent tastes and aromas, but they have their own characteristics. Late-ripening varieties yield about 3.5-4 months after the very first shoots appear.
However, these varieties may yield lower yields when compared to early or mid-season varieties. Summer residents today have chosen several more suitable late varieties that meet the most necessary requirements.
Moreover, these varieties are excellent for growing in various climatic conditions, and even in the northern regions.
Pink De Barao - This variety is best planted at the very beginning of spring. But then, when return frost is unlikely. After about 120 days, excellent fruits will already hang on the bush, which will have excellent taste. Vegetables are also good for canning whole without cutting the fruit into pieces.
Sugar bison - these pink fruits are heart-shaped. The weight of one tomato can reach eight hundred grams. They ripen well even on the tallest shrubs. Great for fresh consumption. And also in order to prepare salads, juices or pastas from tomatoes.
wild Rose - this is one of the largest varieties. Vegetable weight can reach 600 grams. And sometimes the variety does not require any special care measures. About six kilograms of the crop can be harvested from the bush. The plant can take root well in a wide variety of soil types. One of the conditions is to constantly moisten the soil, then the variety will be grateful.
Growing and care
There are several basic conditions for preparing a plant for planting, and this applies to all varieties - both early and mid-season, and late. In order to get an excellent harvest, it is necessary to prepare the soil in advance.
It is best to start work in the autumn, so it will be easier for top dressing to be absorbed into the soil and saturate it with all the necessary nutrients and trace elements.
It is necessary to start with the fact that the terrain is carefully cleaned. Remnants of crops that grew before, as well as weeds, should be removed from it. This will help reduce the risk that a plant that will grow in the future will become infected with viral or fungal diseases, or be attacked by pests.
The soil can be processed in layers, while adding organic fertilizers and mineral components. And then the soil must be carefully dug up so that the substances are distributed fairly evenly together with the soil.
Organic matter is not only manure, but also bird droppings and mullein. You can also use horse manure in some cases. Since it contains a fairly high percentage of nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus, which have an excellent effect on the growth of the culture, on its adaptation to new conditions of open ground.
The best crop yield is given in areas that are well lit. When germinating seedlings, containers can be placed on balconies. If there is not enough lighting, then you can also purchase special phytolamps.
Tomatoes should not be planted in an area where peppers or eggplants were previously grown, as they are not good precursors for tomatoes. After these crops, the soil is very depleted and needs to be restored. Only after 2-3 years, tomatoes can be planted in the same area, if necessary.
As for the temperature range, it also has its own specifics. Usually pink tomatoes can survive even when temperatures drop. But if we talk about the maximum temperature, then it is about +35 degrees.
Of course, temperatures vary depending on which region the pink tomatoes are grown in and what the particular variety's requirements are, which is also very important.
Growing seeds
Germinating seeds for seedlings is a very important stage. Tomato seeds are best planted in the ground around the very beginning of spring. In order to increase the chances of germination, the seeds are disinfected, and the most viable ones are also selected. Empty seeds must be removed immediately, they still will not give any positive result.
You can plant seeds in a mixture that includes peat and soil, which was purchased in special stores. Depending on the ripening time of the variety itself, seedlings are formed. Seeds are sown to a depth of no more than 2.5 centimeters. And if you deepen them too much, then the culture may simply not germinate.
In order for the seeds to sprout faster, it is recommended to place the containers at a temperature of no more than +15 degrees, but it should not fall below either. The first shoots under favorable conditions can form in about 7-10 days.
To destroy all harmful bacteria and fungal spores in the soil, it is necessary to disinfect it with manganese or a solution based on copper sulfate. Planting holes are dug at a distance of up to half a meter, it all depends on the variety and on what size the plants themselves are.
Seedlings planted on the territory are buried in fertile soil and then thoroughly moistened. The approximate period of adaptation of seedlings to new conditions is 10 days. In general, plants need consistent watering according to their schedule. And also the introduction of all the necessary components to maintain the vital activity of the plant at various stages of its development.
Diseases to which pink tomatoes are susceptible
Late blight is one of the diseases that can affect a plant. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to process tomatoes. For this, a mustard-copper solution is used. They also spray tomatoes with special preparations that allow them to fight bacteria and pests.
Thus, observing these rules, you can protect the plant, as well as make it strong, and increase the level of fruiting. Also, in accordance with the schedule, it is necessary to apply mineral phosphorus fertilizers, organic fertilizers and complex agents, thanks to which the plant will adapt better, and its root system will be more stable and strong.
In general, the gardener is required to water, feed, and control the condition of the plant, since some bacteria and pests may not show themselves at first glance, but then the plant should still be treated. Sometimes preventive measures are much more effective than the process of treating diseases and attacks from pests.