High-yielding variety with easy care - tomato Orange Spam F1 Semko: description of tomatoes and their characteristics

Variety varieties

The most interesting characteristic of Orange Spam. According to reviews from gardeners, the variety is early ripening, and the fruits have excellent taste. Shrubs are indeterminate and need support.

You can harvest the crop 3 - 3.5 months after the seedlings appear. Orange Spam is a hybrid and can be grown both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. A special feature of this variety is its strong immunity that can resist viral and bacterial diseases of tomatoes.

Description of the tomato variety Pink Spam

The tomato variety is classified as an indeterminate type: the crop is prone to unlimited shoot growth. The bush is capable of reaching 2 m, has strong stems and medium-sized leaf plates, green in color. The inflorescence is simple.

To increase productivity and proper formation of the bush, it is necessary to tie up the Pink Spam f1 tomato and timely plant it.

Description of fruits

Up to 4–5 ovaries are formed for each brush. Pink Spam f1 tomato fruits are characterized by the presence of a strong skin, which protects them from premature cracking.

Characteristics of tomato:

• the variety ripens in a heart-shaped or round shape;
• pink fruits;
• there is no green spot near the stalk;
• weight from 150 to 400 g;
• The tomatoes are sweet, with numerous chambers.

Pink spam f1 can ripen within 3–5 days; they can be transported over long distances, but long-term storage of the variety is impossible.

Important! There is also a variety of tomato called Orange Spam. It has similar characteristics to the Oxheart hybrid and differs only in color. The fruit is orange in color, with a small green spot at the stalk. Its weight is 160–180g.

Pros and cons of the variety

Each variety has its own positive and negative sides, although some tomatoes lack the latter. You can see the pros and cons of Pink Spam in the following table.

Advantages of tomato

Among the advantages of the Pink Spam f1 tomato, reviews note:

• high stable yields;
• much earlier ripening than the old variety - about 100 days from the moment of germination;
• long fruiting - it lasts from June until frost;
• a significant percentage of fruit set - each ovary forms up to several tomatoes;
• strong skin without cracking;
• pleasant sweet taste;
• rapid ripening of tomatoes at home;
• rich composition of microelements;
• good resistance to viral and fungal diseases.

Some disadvantages of the Pink Spam f1 tomato do not detract from its advantages at all. These include:

• lack of high keeping quality;
• the need to tie up tall bushes;
• more complex agricultural technology;
• low immunity against late blight.

Productivity

As mentioned above, the variety is early ripening and you can get fruits already on the 98th – 100th day after the seedlings appear. The fruits are heart-shaped, have a smooth and dense skin, and pink flesh when mature. The average weight of one tomato is 160 - 200 grams. The purpose of the fruit is universal; they are suitable for both fresh consumption and canning.

Pink spam shows good yield both in greenhouse conditions and in open beds. From 1 m² of planting you get about 25 kg of tomatoes. If the variety is grown in the southern regions, then it is most often planted in open ground. Planting in the northern regions requires the presence of greenhouses.

The height of the bushes was discussed above; according to reviews from gardeners, it is best to pinch the top of the shoot.

Preparing seedlings

The development of tomato and its fruiting depend on growing conditions. It is most convenient to grow this hybrid variety in seedlings.

Seed treatment

Planting seeds for seedlings must be done two months before transplanting into the ground. Typically this period occurs in the middle or end of March, depending on the type of region. However, first the hybrid seeds should be treated:

• soak for half an hour in a weak solution of potassium permanganate;
• rinse with water;
• To accelerate growth, place it in a stimulant for an hour - it can be prepared from a teaspoon of honey and a glass of water;
• spread on paper to dry.

Soil composition

In order for Pink Spam tomato seedlings to turn out to be of high quality, reviews advise ensuring the correct composition of the soil. It can be purchased at the store, but it is best to take soil from the area where the tomato will grow and prepare a substrate based on it:

• the mixture should contain equal amounts of peat, sand and garden soil;
• adding a small amount of wood ash will reduce acidity and disinfect the soil;
• Additionally, you can disinfect the substrate with potassium permanganate.

Sowing seeds

Dried tomato seeds should be placed on the surface of the substrate and sprinkled with a centimeter layer of soil. After this, the boxes with crops are covered with transparent film or glass and placed in a warm place. The germination of seeds of a hybrid variety depends on their freshness, which must be taken into account when purchasing.

When the first shoots of Pink Spam tomatoes appear, reviews with photos show that the transparent coating needs to be removed and the boxes with tomato seedlings should be placed in a sufficiently lit place, but without direct sunlight. The most comfortable temperature for seedling growth is +23 degrees. The soil should be periodically carefully moistened with a spray bottle, avoiding drops of water from falling on the still tender tomato leaves.

Features of cultivation and care

Most often, Pink Spam is grown through seedlings. Seeds must be planted in the ground 60 days before the planned planting date in a greenhouse or garden bed. The time period falls on mid-March or its end, it all depends on the region where the tomatoes are grown. Before planting seed material, you must remember to carry out the treatment:

• place the seeds in a weak manganese solution for 30 minutes;
• rinse in water;
• put in a growth-stimulating solution for 60 minutes, it is prepared from water (1 glass and honey and 1 teaspoon);
• Place on paper to let the seeds dry.

Preparing seed material is only the first step in growing high-quality seedlings. The soil also has a great influence on future tomatoes. The soil is purchased either from a specialized store or prepared independently. Many gardeners prefer this option; the soil located on the site is taken as the basis:

• peat, sand, garden soil - in equal quantities;
• wood ash in small quantities to reduce soil acidity and disinfect the soil;
• disinfection of the substrate with manganese solution.

Seeds are placed in this soil; the containers must be covered with film and placed in a warm place. As soon as the first leaves appear from the pots, the cover is removed, and the plants themselves are transferred to a lighted room with a temperature of at least +23°C.

As soon as a couple of leaves appear on the bushes, it is recommended to pick. It is recommended to use peat containers for planting tomatoes; their convenience lies in the fact that plants are planted in the ground right along with them.

It is recommended to prepare the beds where tomatoes will grow in the autumn. The place is dug up and fertilized by adding manure. Loamy or sandy soil with low acidity is ideal for Pink Spam. It is recommended to place the beds in the southern part of the site. If potatoes and eggplants were previously planted in this place, then you should look for another place for tomatoes, but the predecessors in the form of cabbage or onions will not affect Pink Spam in any way.

As for further care, it is as follows:

• You need to water tomatoes either early in the morning or after the sun sets;
• the liquid is applied twice a week by the root method;
• It is recommended to mulch the beds so that the soil retains moisture better;
• you need to regularly loosen the soil and remove weeds;
• So that the shrubs branch out better, the plantings are regularly hilled;
• 2 weeks after landing
• tomatoes begin to be fertilized in a permanent place, they can be either mineral or organic, it is best to do this after watering or during it;
• to limit the growth of shrubs, pinching the top of the main shoot is carried out;
• from the stepson formed under the lower ovary, a second stem is formed;
• It is imperative to tie up the bushes so that they do not break under the weight of the tomatoes.

Advantages and disadvantages of new varieties, features of agricultural technology

Breeders announced a number of positive characteristics of the tomato:

1. High yield.
2. Good harvest quality. The fruits do not burst during growth and storage and have a decent presentation.
3. Culinary versatility.
4. Easy to care for. The culture tolerates temperature changes and excessive salt content in the soil.
5. Increased benefit. Tomatoes are enriched with carotene and vitamin C.
6. Resistance to most typical diseases of nightshade crops.

Disadvantages of a hybrid:

• need for formation;
• need for garter;
• relatively short storage time for the harvested crop;
• low transportable properties of tomato;
• unfriendly achievement of ripeness.

Seedlings are the only way to grow tomatoes. The time for planting it in the soil is 60-65 days from the moment of seed germination. Placement pattern in the garden bed: 40 cm spacing between plants in a row, 70 cm between rows. Thus, for 1 sq. m. will fit 3-4 tomato bushes. Further care in the garden bed comes down to regular tending and standard procedures: watering, fertilizing, etc. You can learn how to properly feed tomatoes from this detailed article.

Black tomatoes

Ashkelon F1. Hybrid mid-early, indeterminate. From germination to ripening 100-105 days. The first inflorescence is above the 7-9 leaf. The fruits are round, weighing 220-240 g, dark brown in color, do not crack. At high temperatures it turns red-brown in color. Marketability and transportability are good. Recommended for growing in all types of greenhouses or in open ground with a garter to a support. Planting pattern 70x40 cm. Productivity over 20 kg/sq.m. Ashdod F1. The hybrid is early ripening, indeterminate. From germination to ripening 85-90 days. Plant with short internodes, well leafy. The first inflorescence is above the 7-9 leaves, the next ones after 3 leaves. The fruits are round, weighing 120-150 g, dark brown, dark cherry color when cut, with a high content of lycopene. Good binding at high temperatures. Marketability and transportability are good. Resistant to viruses, suitable for growing in film greenhouses or in open ground with a garter to a support. Planting density 2.5 plants/sq.m., planting pattern 70x40 cm. Productivity over 18 kg/sq.m. Attention! Ashdod F1 is more early ripening, but Ashkelon F1 is larger. Both tomatoes contain a high dose of lycopene, are unpretentious and love nitrogen nutrition, due to which they grow larger.

Cherry tomatoes

Black Cherry Tiger F1 . New 2016. Early ripening, indeterminate hybrid. From germination to first harvest - 85-95 days. The plant is well leafy, the internodes are medium. The first inflorescence is above the 7-9 leaf. The fruits are rounded, ovoid, dark red-brown in color with green stripes, weighing 35-40 g. There are up to 12-18 fruits in a cluster. The hybrid is resistant to various viruses. Used for fresh consumption and whole-fruit canning. Recommended for growing in greenhouses or in open ground with a garter to a support. Planting pattern 70x40 cm. Productivity over 15 kg/sq.m. Black Cherry Negro F1. Tomato for protected soil, early ripening. The plant is indeterminate with short internodes. From germination to first harvest 85-90 days. The first inflorescence is above the 7-9 leaves, the next ones after 3 leaves. The fruits are ovoid, brownish-brown in color with green streaks, dark cherry color when cut, weighing 25-35 g. There are up to 15-20 fruits in a cluster. The hybrid is resistant to tomato mosaic virus, verticillium, and fusarium. Tolerant to stressful conditions, has good fruit set in unfavorable conditions. Recommended for growing in greenhouses or in open ground on a trellis. Planting pattern 70x40cm. Productivity – 12-14 kg/sq.m. Attention! Both cherry tomatoes have an original taste and high lycopene content. If the Cherry Tiger F1 tomato is overripe, pick it along with the stalk. Orange Cherry Kira F1. The hybrid is early ripening, indeterminate, LSL-type, formed into 2 stems. From germination to the first harvest of fruits - 90-95 days. The fruits are round in shape, weighing 30-40 g. 12-18 fruits of excellent taste ripen on one cluster. The taste and commercial qualities of the fruit are excellent, they are preserved without changing their consumer properties for 25-30 days, and are transportable. The hybrid is resistant to viruses and is used for fresh consumption and whole-fruit canning. Recommended for growing in protected and open ground with a garter to a support. Planting pattern 70x40 cm. Productivity over 12 kg/sq.m. Attention! In 2022, among other orange cherry blossoms, it was not only especially tasty, but also stayed on the plant longer than others without cracking. Red Cherry Ira F1 weighing 30-35 g, oval-cuboid with a spout - the most famous cherry tomato in the Samara region. Cherry Lycopa F1 tomato is larger (35-40 g), tasty and healthy, because... contains a large amount of lycopene. Tomato Cherry Maxik F1 has rounded fruits weighing 20-25 g, but is more resistant to cracking even in September. Red Cherry from Yuri F1. New 2017. Early maturing hybrid. From germination to ripening 80-85 days. The plant is compact, open, with a short distance between the racemes. The first inflorescence is above the 7-9 leaf. A complex cluster with 30-35 plum-shaped, bright red fruits, weighing 15-35 g, resistant to cracking. Possesses good tying in unfavorable conditions. Planting pattern 70x40 cm. Productivity over 15 kg/sq.m. Attention! Unlike other red tomatoes, this tomato is the most delicious and resistant to cracking. Read about the peculiarities of cultivation in the magazine “New Farmer”, No. 3 2022.

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Red tomatoes

Berberana F1 . The hybrid is early ripening, indeterminate. From germination to the beginning of ripening 95-100 days. The plant is strong, compact with short internodes, forms clusters in various conditions. The fruit is round, bright red, medium ribbed, dense, weighing 250-280 g. Resistant to cracking and various viruses. Marketability, transportability and keeping quality are high. Recommended for fresh consumption and cultivation in glass and film greenhouses. Planting pattern 70x45 cm. Productivity over 30 kg/sq.m. Attention! The plant has a vegetative-generative type of development, that is, it is unpretentious in nutrition. Many greenhouse and summer residents like this. If you don't know how to grow tomatoes, start here. Gilgal F1. The hybrid is indeterminate and belongs to the group of beef tomatoes. From germination to ripening 110-115 days. The plant is powerful, with short internodes. The first inflorescence is above the 7th leaf. The cluster contains 3-5 dense fruits of round and flat-round shape, deep red color, weighing 250-300 g. Taste and marketability are excellent, keeping quality and transportability are good, resistant to various viruses. The recommended planting pattern is 70x40 cm, suitable for growing in film greenhouses and in open ground with a garter to a support. Productivity over 36 kg/sq.m. Attention! The tomato is red on the outside and pink on the inside. The main thing is high taste. It has only one competitor - Belfort F1. Hilandar F1 . New 2022. Early ripening hybrid, indeterminate, LSL type. From germination to ripening 90-95 days. The plant is vigorous, the internodes are medium. The first cluster with 4-6 fruits is laid over 9-11 leaves. The fruits are round, dense, deep red in color with a glossy surface, resistant to cracking, weighing 170-190 g. Good transportability of the fruit is combined with a shelf life of up to 30 days. Recommended for growing in all types of greenhouses, planting density 2.5 plants/sq.m. Productivity over 35 kg/sq.m. Attention! The tomato is unusual, with thick skin and very tasty pulp; it sets fruit even in shaded conditions, but when planted at 50x50 cm, the fruits are larger. Kohawa F1. The hybrid is early ripening, indeterminate. From germination to ripening 85-90 days. The plant is densely leafy with good buds and resistance to viruses. The first inflorescence is above the 7-9 leaf, in the cluster there are 5-6 flat-round red fruits, weighing 180-200 g. The taste and marketability are excellent, keeping quality and transportability are good. The hybrid is suitable for extended crop rotation. Planting density 2.4-2.5 plants/sq.m. Productivity 32-34 kg/sq.m. Attention! One of the most unpretentious and delicious red tomatoes, which can hang on the plant for a long time without cracking.

Pest and disease control

To prevent late blight, it is necessary to treat the soil before planting the Pink Spam f1 tomato with Fitosporin. When affected by a fungal disease, the tomato is sprayed with fungicidal agents Quadris or Thanos. It is recommended to periodically alternate medications, as the fungus quickly becomes resistant to the effects of substances that are harmful to them.

Spraying of tomato varieties is carried out in dry and sunny weather; it is necessary to avoid getting the product on skin and clothing. According to safety precautions, the use of a mask and rubberized gloves is mandatory.