Characteristics and description of the Pink Dawn tomato, agricultural cultivation technology

Description and yield of Icicle Pink tomato with reviews

The Pink Icicle tomato, reviews and productivity of which indicate the popularity of the hybrid among summer residents, was bred by breeders from Dnepropetrovsk. Tomatoes combine ease of care, pleasant taste and exotic fruit shape.

Advantages of a hybrid

The characteristics and description of the variety include information about the advantages that distinguish the Pink Icicle tomato. The plant begins to bear fruit 105-120 days after the seeds emerge.

During the growing season, a crop with an uncontrolled growth process forms a bush 2 m high. The characteristics and description of the tomato variety indicate the possibility of cultivating the plant under film covers, in open ground conditions and in greenhouses.

The first inflorescence is formed at the level of 5-7 leaves. 6-7 clusters with 5-10 fruits are formed on the bush. The Icicle variety is easily pollinated and an ovary is formed in each flower. If you follow the rules of agricultural technology and good care, the yield from 1 bush reaches 10 kg.

• Tomatoes are elongated with a sharp nose, 10-12 cm long.
• The surface is glossy, the flesh is sweet in taste.
• The thick skin and consistency ensures preservation of the marketable appearance and prevents cracking during ripening.
• The weight of 1 fruit can be 80-130 g.

Tomatoes are characterized by a high dry matter content. When cut horizontally, a small number of seed chambers are observed. In cooking, tomato is used for canning whole fruits, which do not crack and retain their shape well. The fruits can be dried, squeezed juice, prepared into salad, ketchup, and used for pickling.

Agrotechnics of cultivation

Sowing seeds for seedlings is carried out in early spring. To do this, the seed material is kept in a solution of potassium permanganate and placed in containers with prepared soil to a depth of 1.5 cm. The container is covered on top with a film, which is removed after the sprouts have pecked.

After the formation of 2 true leaves, the seedlings are picked and planted in separate containers. For this purpose, it is recommended to use peat pots so as not to damage the root system when transplanting to a permanent location.

The transfer of seedlings to open ground is carried out in mid-May after the end of the frost period. A distance of 0.5 m is maintained between plants. During the growing season, it is recommended to periodically apply mineral fertilizers according to the manufacturer’s scheme.

During the cultivation process, the bushes are hilled and the soil is periodically loosened to create a balance of moisture and air near the root system. The plant requires tying to a support or trellis. It is recommended to form bushes with 1–2 stems and remove shoots.

Violation of the rules for growing crops has a negative impact on the harvest and can provoke fungal diseases of the crop. The hybrid is resistant to biological pests.

Opinions and recommendations of vegetable growers

The Pink Icicle tomato has gained popularity among gardeners due to its taste, ease of care, and disease resistance.

Evgenia Fedorova, 51 years old, Armavir:

“I planted the Pink Icicle last year at the dacha. The seedlings were sown in March. To ensure the appearance of friendly shoots, before sowing, I soaked the seeds in aloe juice and treated them with a growth stimulant. After the appearance of 2 true leaves, I carried out picking in separate pots. In open ground, throughout the growing season, the plant was periodically fed with organic and mineral fertilizers. To reduce the cost of hilling and weed control, the soil in the garden bed was mulched with black fiber. The harvest pleased me with the abundance of fruits, taste, and the variety with the versatility of using tomatoes.”

Veniamin Smirnov, 59 years old, Kazan:

“I grew the Pink Icicle hybrid last season

When choosing a variety, I paid attention to the ability to cultivate the plant in open ground, high yield, long shelf life and versatility of use. Plants were planted along the garden path. During the growing season, bushes 2 m high formed, which had to be tied to a fence mesh

The plant pleased me with a high yield. We managed to collect 9.5 kg of tasty tomatoes with dense pink flesh from the bush.”

During the growing season, bushes 2 m high formed, which had to be tied to a fence mesh. The plant pleased me with a high yield. We managed to collect 9.5 kg of tasty tomatoes with dense pink flesh from the bush.”

Description of the determinate tomato Moscow early ripening and growing the plant

The Moscow early-ripening tomato has excellent characteristics for cultivation by Russian gardeners. Early ripening varieties of tomatoes are becoming more and more popular every year. Such an advantage as early ripening is the most sought after when choosing a variety for planting. This is primarily due to unstable weather conditions in some Russian regions - it is impossible to grow heat-loving vegetables such as tomatoes there for a long time. This is especially true if there is no high-quality greenhouse on the site.

The Moscow early ripening tomato is classified as just such a category. It can be used absolutely universally. It is an ideal planting option for gardeners who live and operate in a rapidly changing climate.

What is a Moscow early ripening tomato?

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. This is an early ripening determinate variety.
2. The bush grows small; if the Moscow early ripening tomato is planted in an open area, the bush will reach a maximum size of 0.5 m.
3. There is little foliage on the bushes, and the inflorescences are located close to each other and are simple.
4. On the “main” trunk, inflorescences usually appear after 5-6 leaves, and on the stepsons of bushes - after 1-2 leaves.
5. The yield of this variety of tomatoes is constant and quite high.
6. Tomato fruits ripen 100 days after the first shoots appear.
7. Tomatoes have a round shape and smooth skin, as well as a bright scarlet color.
8. There are no stains on the footrest, the approximate weight of each representative is about 200 g.
9. 1 bush can produce a harvest of 2 kg.
10. Tomatoes are well transported and have excellent taste.

Thanks to all these properties, the Moscow early-ripening tomato can be consumed both fresh and used for winter preparations. When pickled, tomatoes show their best side. Speaking about characteristics, do not forget about possible diseases. Tomatoes are also resistant to them.

How to grow tomatoes?

Below we will discuss the features of the landing. The presented type of vegetables is grown using the seedling method. Sowing seeds of this variety must be done at least 60 days before planting. To grow tomatoes of this variety in open space, sowing must be done in March; if cultivation is planned in greenhouse conditions, it can be done at the end of April.

Before sowing the seeds, they must be soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate. Next, the seeds are placed in a separate container - 3 seeds per 1 cm. For seedlings, use ordinary soil intended for tomatoes.

The planting is completely covered with film and the temperature is maintained at +20…+25 ºС until the initial shoots hatch. After their appearance, the film material is removed, and the plants are sprayed with water - this method of watering is still used.

It is recommended to plant seedlings in open ground when the last frosts have passed - approximately at the end of May. The recesses for planting must be placed at a distance of 30 cm from each other. The gaps between the rows should be at least 40 cm. A maximum of 6 bushes can be placed per 1 m².

Growing tomatoes of the Moscow early ripening variety is not difficult and good yield will not take long to come if you remember the necessary actions in time.

This variety loves moisture, so you need to water the tomatoes often, at the root, with warm water.

Timely weeding will get rid of pest plants and soil acidification.

No staking is required, since the bushes are small in size and produce small fruits that do not weigh down the bunches.

Approximately 3 times per season it is necessary to feed tomatoes with mineral fertilizers.

It is especially important to enrich the soil during the period of ovary and ripening. Reviews from those summer residents who planted and grew the Moscow variety of early-ripening tomatoes are mostly positive

Having familiarized yourself with them, you can understand that good yield, resistance to temperature changes and excellent taste completely overshadow all the negative aspects, even if they exist.

Pink cherry tomatoes

For children and adults who love miniature tomatoes - luxurious cherry tomatoes with pink fruits

Collected from 8 to 30 pieces in tassels, they attract the attention of all family members and guests both in summer cottages and in greenhouses

'Cherry pink'

An excellent sugar variety, especially valuable in children's and dietary nutrition. Miniature bright fruits are a spectacular decoration for dishes.

Tomato 'Cherry Pink'.

Indeterminate, up to 2 m high. Early ripening (95-100 days). The fruits are round, pink, weighing 20 g, with very juicy sweet pulp; collected in brushes of 25-30 pieces.

'Rhianna F1'

A wonderful new hybrid created by the originators of the Japanese company

Sakata

Tomato 'Rihanna F1'. Photo from the site marupesseklas.lv. Fruit close-up. Photo from the site agro7.kzIndeterminate, 1.8-2 m high. Early ripening. The fruits are round, pink, weighing 15-25 g, with aromatic sweet pulp; collected in brushes of 8-10 pieces. Very productive: produces up to 22 clusters. It is better to form into 2 stems. Extremely tolerant to tomato diseases.

'Chio-chio-san'

This is the favorite variety of many of our summer residents.

Tomato 'Chio-chio-san'

Indeterminate, up to 2.5 m high. Mid-season (110-120 days). The fruits are plum-shaped, pink, weighing 40-50 g, with an amazing dessert taste; collected in brushes of 50-70 pieces. Very productive. For information on how our seven-dacha resident Marina Bakh grows it, see the post Chio-chio-san - sweets on a branch.

Almost all the tomatoes discussed in this publication can be found in our market, which unites large online stores. These varieties and hybrids are collected in the collection Getting to know pink and raspberry tomatoes.

Tomato De-barao pink 15 rublesRussian Garden Tomato Pink pear 13 rublesRussian Garden Tomato Pink honey 27 rublesRussian Garden Tomato Your Honor 20 rublesRussian Garden

Diseases and pests

Of the possible diseases, like many other varieties, it is prone to late blight. To get rid of this disease, it is necessary to reduce the humidity of the soil and air, reducing watering and regularly ventilating the greenhouse. In the future, the bushes should be treated with Fitosporin. Otherwise, all that is needed is prevention.

In open ground, especially in the southern regions, it can be affected by the Colorado potato beetle; the “Prestige” product is used against this pest. The drug “Bison” will help against the nightshade miner. When grown on the balcony, no significant problems with diseases and pests were noted.

As you can see, this type of tomato does not require much effort. A gardener without much experience can handle this type of tomato and get very good results. Good luck on your garden plot.

In the table below you will find links to articles about tomatoes with different ripening periods:

Tomato “Pink Stella”: variety description

The Pink Stella tomato variety was bred by Russian breeders and zoned for areas with warm and temperate climates.

Recommended for growing in open ground and film shelters. The yield is good, the collected fruits are stored for a long time, transportation is possible. This is a high-yielding mid-early variety.

The bush is determinate, compact, with moderate formation of green mass. The height of the bush does not exceed 50 cm. The fruits ripen in clusters of 6-7 pieces. The first tomatoes can be harvested in mid-summer.

The main advantages of the variety include:

• beautiful and tasty fruits;
• good yield;
• a compact bush saves space in the garden;
• tolerance to adverse weather conditions;
• The collected tomatoes are stored well.

No disadvantages were noticed in the Pink Stella variety.

You can see the yield of this and other varieties in the table below:

We bring to your attention useful information on the topic: How to grow a lot of tasty tomatoes in open ground?

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Description of the variety “Volgograd early ripening 595”

Tomato Volgogradsky 595, determinate, low-growing variety. The time period from germination to fruit appearance is only 110-112 days. The height of the bush reaches 70 cm. The leaves are not very large. The first brush is tied after 6-7 leaves.

Description of fruits

The fruits of the Volgogradsky 595 tomato are red-orange in color, round-flat in shape, weighing 80-160 g. With good care, timely feeding and removal of excess shoots, their weight reaches 150-260 g. The fruits have 6-8 chambers. The taste of tomatoes is close to traditional, but there is some sugar content.

Purpose of the variety

This variety is universal. Due to its taste, it is used both fresh and for processing. The juice from tomato fruits of this variety is very tasty.

It has a sweetish taste with a piquant sourness, giving it freshness and richness.

Disease resistance

The tomato variety Volgogradsky 595 is resistant to a number of diseases of nightshade crops. First of all, it is not susceptible to such dangerous fungal diseases as fusarium and verticillium. Tobacco mosaic and brown leaf spot are also not dangerous for it.

Timely weeding and preventive measures will protect the plant from various types of grills. To control pests, both folk remedies and industrial ones are used.

Advantages and disadvantages

Gardeners are happy to grow tomato variety Volgogradsky 595 on their plots. The positive characteristics of this variety are as follows:

• the ability of plants to withstand temperature changes;
• good yield both in protected and open ground;
• the small foliage of the plant allows the fruit to receive the maximum amount of solar energy;
• responsiveness to fertilizing;
• the versatility of fruits, suitable for both processing and fresh consumption;
• high resistance to diseases;
• accessibility of the propagation method, seeds collected from ripe tomatoes are suitable for sowing and growing new plants with identical properties;
• good transportability;
• traditional tastes.

The disadvantages of the variety include unevenness of fruits and relatively low yield.

Recommendations for cultivation

The Volgogradsky 595 variety grows well both in temporary shelters and in open ground. It’s good if before this, beans or pumpkins were grown in the place where the tomatoes will grow. These predecessors are the best for crops of the nightshade family.

Plants are best grown through seedlings. This will allow you to get the harvest a month earlier and protect the plant from some diseases that are most common in the second half of summer.

When planting plants under film covers, the best time is early to mid-May, depending on the region. If seedlings are planted in open ground, the timing is shifted by 1-2 weeks. Planting density is 4-5 plants per 1 m2.

If you follow all the recommendations, care and protection of plants, you can get a fruit yield of up to 8 kg per m2, which is a good result for this variety.

The best varieties of pink tomatoes for the Urals and Siberia

Harsh conditions require drastic measures. Fortunately, breeders have long developed varieties that are resistant to cold and lack of sun in the Urals and Siberia.

Dad

This cold-resistant salad variety has a long fruiting period. Due to this, it is very productive. Elongated cone-shaped fruits with a spout weigh 250-300 g.

Scarlet candles

The main requirement of these tomatoes is abundant feeding. Otherwise, the powerful stem can withstand almost any conditions, although initially it develops more slowly than others. In the northern regions it is grown strictly in 1 stem.

Visibly-invisibly

The early pink variety of tomatoes grows to a maximum height of 70 cm. It produces smooth, round pink fruits that do not crack and tolerate transportation well.

Petrusha the gardener

This pink variety is easily distinguished by the elongated shape of the tomatoes, with an average weight of about 200 g. The fruits are very sweet, sugary and fleshy. The plant is resistant to rot and late blight.

Heavyweight of Siberia

Another classic heart-shaped variety, but this time for harsh weather conditions. Individual tomatoes grow up to 750 g. In addition to sweetness, the taste contains a slight pleasant sourness.

Pink honey

A mid-season variety that feels great both in greenhouse conditions and in open ground. A plant with a small number of leaves, bush height – up to 1 m. Fruit ripening period – 111-115 days. One of the features of the variety is that the fruits in the upper part of the bush are smaller (800 g) than in the lower part (1.5 kg). Productivity – up to 6 kg per plant. The fruits begin to ripen in August. They are not very suitable for canning due to their thin skin, but you will be happy to see them in a salad.

This variety also captivated tomato growers from our group on social networks, who noticed that it grows well in open ground:

“Tomatoes of the Pink Honey variety grew up to 690 g in open ground. This year I grew them both in a greenhouse and outside. The result was good everywhere, and the fruits did not crack outside, unlike some other varieties. The taste of the “greenhouse” ones was slightly inferior to the open ground. The street ones turned out tastier.”

“I grew it in a greenhouse. Great variety! Large, tasty, fleshy tomatoes with very delicate skin. I will plant. The average fruit weight is 250-300 g.”

“Last year I planted Pink Honey for the first time, on recommendation. I liked the variety: productive, large-fruited, fleshy, sweet, the fruits do not crack. There are a lot of fruits, so the bushes required additional support and garters. But overall it justifies itself. Wonderful variety!

Tomato Russian Empire - description and characteristics of the variety

Plant reference

The “Russian Empire” belongs to the indeterminate type. It reaches a height of 2 m. One bunch can ripen from 6 to 9 tomatoes. The average ripening time from the moment of sowing is 110 to 115 days. Feels good in open ground in the southern regions. In cooler areas with unstable weather, it is better to use a greenhouse or conservatory. It has good immunity and tolerates many diseases well.

Fruit

The outline of the tomato is oblong, reminiscent of a plum or even a pepper. Bright red color. Has a high tomato taste. One tomato has two seed chambers. The weight of one vegetable ranges from 110 to 130 g. When picked, it can be stored for up to 1 month. It tolerates transportation well over long distances.

Growing

Before sowing seeds, they must be disinfected. You can use a weak solution of manganese, in which the seeds should be soaked in the spirit for 10 - 15 minutes. To improve ripening time and a good harvest, mora can be soaked in a growth stimulator. Tomatoes are sown 2 months before transferring to open ground. Some time after the appearance of the second leaf, the sprouts are gnashed. Each tomato is placed in a separate container. This may include a peat pot or a plastic glass. 7-10 days before transplanting, get a permanent place of growth - the seedlings are hardened off. They take her outside for a while. Sometimes they open the window and ventilate the production. Staying outside starts at 20 minutes. Afterwards the time is increased and brought to one day. At night, the plant is removed again. 6 tomato bushes are placed per 1 m2. Form a plant into 2 stems. Fertilizing should be carried out 2-3 times per season with mineral fertilizers containing potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus. But the unprofitable one is less common. During growth, the plant should be tied up. Due to the tall stem, the tomato needs additional fixation and support.

It is important to carry out weeding in due time, removing weeds. It is important to loosen the soil, cover and water. However, you should not overwater the crop, otherwise the root system will begin to decay, and subsequently the entire plant

If a tomato grows in a greenhouse or greenhouse, it is important to ventilate the room daily, thereby drying out the tomato bushes, leaving the uninhabited (= sparsely populated) area allowing fungal diseases to develop

However, you should not overwater the crop, otherwise the root system will begin to decay, and subsequently the entire plant

If a tomato grows in a greenhouse or greenhouse, it is important to ventilate the room daily, thereby drying out the tomato bushes, leaving the uninhabited (= sparsely populated) area allowing fungal diseases to develop

Diseases

It tolerates many common diseases well. The tomato is resistant to verticillium and fusarium. It is necessary to promptly prevent the invasion of parasites: aphids, Colorado potato beetles, mole crickets, slugs and cicadas. For this you need to spray the foliage. Loosen the soil, adding sawdust and ash.

It is allowed to fumigate bushes. To do this, build a fire next to the tomatoes using a large amount of foliage or use a smoke bomb.

Action

From 1m2 you can collect up to 9 kg of ripe and juicy fruits. Russian Empire tomatoes are used in preparing vegetable salads. Emphasize the deliciousness of cheeses. Used in preparing hot meat dishes. Suitable for canning. Used in the preparation of lecho, vegetable caviar, tomato juices, pastes, sauces and ketchups. Suitable for sale in vegetable markets and large stores.

Peculiarities

1. “Russian Empire” is a wildly productive variety.
2. It is quite unpretentious to the region of growth, as well as care.
3. It tolerates many bacterial and viral diseases well.
4. During growth, it needs to form a bush and break off excess shoots.
5. Movra in the next generation will not be resistant to climatic conditions, and also little: the illiterate will have such good immunity and harvest.

Gardeners' opinion

Many gardeners have grown this variety in their plots. All descriptions, in their opinion, correspond to the characteristics specified by the manufacturer. It is recommended for cultivation in different regions. Regardless of weather conditions, the ass ripens and turns out very tasty. Gardeners especially note the convenience of canning. The unusual shape of this species helps to conveniently place the fruits inside at least small jars.

“Russian Empire” is well suited for industrial cultivation, medium cultivation and for cultivation on a personal plot. A good harvest and ease of care make it a favorite variety of many gardeners.

Growing seedlings

Raspberry Dawn tomatoes are grown from seedlings. Sowing is carried out in the last ten days of March - the first ten days of April, 60–65 days before transferring to the ground.

The seed material does not require additional disinfection, since it is processed in production. To increase germination, grains are soaked in a growth stimulator - “Zircon” or “Epine”.

Seeds collected by hand from previously grown tomatoes are disinfected in a 2% peroxide solution for 10 minutes or in a pink solution of potassium permanganate (30 minutes).

Universal soil in bags from gardening stores is suitable for growing seedlings. You can prepare the soil yourself.

To do this you will need:

• 3 parts vermicompost;
• 2 parts river sand;
• 1 part peat;
• 1 part perlite.

Before sowing, the soil is disinfected by heating it in an oven or microwave or by spilling it with a strong solution of potassium permanganate. Then the containers are filled with cooled soil, 2 cm indentations are made and seeds are laid out at intervals of 2 cm. 1 cm of soil is poured on top, the containers are covered with film for a greenhouse effect and taken to a warm, dark place.

The film is lifted daily to ventilate the soil. This will help prevent mold from growing. The first shoots appear at a temperature of 23 °C after 4-5 days.

Seedling care

After sprouting, the containers are taken to the sunniest place in the house and the film is removed. Water once every 5–7 days. Weak sprouts are periodically removed, leaving only strong ones.

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After the seedlings reach 10 cm in height, they are planted in separate cups made of peat or plastic.

Feeding with eggshells helps strengthen the vitality of seedlings. To do this, it is first dried and ground into powder using a coffee grinder. Add 2-3 tbsp to 1 liter of water. l. powder and leave for a week. Cloudy water and an unpleasant odor indicate that the fertilizer is ready. Before watering, the infusion is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:3. Feeding frequency: 1 time per week.

Caring for Raspberry Dawn in open and closed ground is not particularly different. Planting in the garden takes place a week later than in the greenhouse. This is due to the heat-loving nature of the variety and the threat of night frosts. The optimal soil temperature for transferring seedlings is 16 °C.

To achieve good results, it is important to ensure a comfortable watering regime, apply fertilizing on time and form bushes into 2 stems.

Greenhouses are regularly ventilated. Air humidity is maintained at 60%.

Tomatoes in the garden, for the first time after planting, are covered with agrofibre at night to protect them from the cold and attacks by insect pests.

In this article we will talk in detail about the characteristics of the variety, the intricacies of its cultivation in a greenhouse and garden, possible difficulties and methods of combating late blight and insects.

Growing seedlings

Pink tomato

This variety was obtained as a result of successful domestic selection.

Characteristic:

• The bush is standard (determinant type), i.e. short and compact. Height −55-60 cm. This makes it possible to grow it even on balconies in pots. Approximately 6-7 bushes are planted per square meter. The plant does not need tying or pinching. However, experienced gardeners and gardeners advise installing thin supports around the bushes so that the stems do not lie on the ground.
• The fruits have a flat-round shape with slightly pronounced ribbing. They have a faded pink color. One tomato weighs 90-110 g, and when using a film greenhouse they can reach a weight of 150 g.
• Per kV. meter accounts for about 10-11.5 kg of harvest. And for one bush - 1.8-2.2 kg.
• Used for preservation, preparation of tomato juices, salads and eating fruits raw.

Pink tomato

• A huge number of leaves hide the fruits behind them. Therefore, those leaves that are on top of the ripening brushes should be removed.
• Klusha has good resistance to various diseases of nightshade crops.
• The variety is early. It takes 90-95 days for the fruit to ripen.
• Suitable for growing in any climatic zones of Russia.

Characteristics of the variety. Ripening time for early pink tomatoes

The main feature that distinguishes early-ripening tomatoes from other types of tomatoes is the onset of the fruiting period of crops already three months after their sowing. The cessation of plant growth is observed after the formation of the first 4-5 ovaries on the stems, and the formation of the first flower cluster occurs immediately after the appearance of 5-7 young leaves.

The main features of the Early Pink Tomato variety include:

1. The presence of strong stems in plants that reach small heights.
2. There is no need to make garters for tomato bushes, however, it is recommended to install additional support when the first fruits appear to prevent them from falling to the ground.
3. Carefulness in caring for crops means timely removal of shoots, as well as maintaining the optimal temperature for plants at 25°C.

Tip: When growing pink tomatoes, it is important to provide the plants with well-moistened soil conditions, while avoiding excessive dampness. Because too much watering of tomato bushes can lead to cracking of the thin structure of the tomato skin.

Characteristics of tomato Novichok pink

As noted earlier, the pink Novichok tomato is very attractive with smooth, oval-shaped pink fruits with an average weight of about 100 g. The tomato is characterized by a very good taste. The pleasant fleshy pulp of a sweetish taste with distant notes of sourness makes it an unsurpassed component for salads and sauces.

If agricultural cultivation techniques are followed, the yield of the Novichok pink tomato can reach 10-12 kg of selected fruits per 1 m2.

The ripening of the pink Novichok tomato variety, reviews and photos of which are presented in the article, occurs in a short time. And its good taste, resistance to cracking and ability to retain its shape allow it to become one of the most common tomatoes grown on an industrial scale.

Tomatoes of the Novichok pink variety (see photo) have a universal purpose. Small fruits that retain their shape even after being treated with boiling water are excellent both for whole-fruit canning and pickling, and for making salads and sauces.

Attention!

Sun-dried tomatoes have become very popular lately. The “Novichok” series of tomatoes, due to their high dry matter content and sweetish taste, is perfect for creating this kind of delicacy

"Pros and cons"

As can be seen from the description of the variety, pink Novichok tomatoes have a number of undeniable advantages. The most significant of them:

Friendly maturation

An important quality when grown on an industrial scale or when preparing food for the winter. High taste qualities. The delicate, sweetish taste is liked by many tomato lovers. Beautiful appearance

The absence of a green spot and the rich pink color give the fruit a presentable appearance. Resistant to cracking and retains the shape of even slightly overripe fruits.

• Good transportability.
• Resistant to low temperatures.
• No need for stepsons.
• Responsiveness to fertilization and irrigation.
• High yield.
• Possibility of mechanical harvesting.
• Tomato resistance to a number of diseases.
• Possibility to grow plants by direct sowing of seeds into the ground.
• No need to buy seeds every year.

However, the Novichok tomato also has some disadvantages. Among them:

• Demanding compliance with crop rotation.
• The need for means of protection against a number of pests and diseases.
• Restriction on the period of consumption of fresh fruits.

The last drawback is due to rapid maturation. It turns out that the entire crop ripens within 10-12 days. However, this drawback is controversial. Immediately after fruiting, the bushes can be removed from the beds and, for example, radishes can be planted, which will have time to ripen before autumn.

Benefits of pink tomatoes

Despite the labor-intensive growing process compared to most red tomatoes, pink tomatoes have the benefits that gardeners love for them. Many of those who have grown such varieties on their plot repeat their experience, since the resulting harvest rarely disappoints. Based on feedback from gardeners, here are the main advantages that distinguish the best varieties of pink-fruited tomatoes:

• large tomatoes with a pronounced sweetish taste and aroma;
• delicate, thin skin;
• universal purpose (pink tomatoes are especially valued in the preparation of salads, tomato juices and sauces);
• higher concentration of healthy sugars and microelements.

The advantages of pink and raspberry tomatoes, taking into account the costs of growing them, are reflected in the cost of the crop. Compared to traditional red tomatoes, the price of pink varieties is always slightly higher. This fact does not reduce their popularity, but rather encourages gardeners to plant valuable varieties on their plots.

How to grow tomatoes

After the seedlings have grown and are ready to be transplanted into the ground, it is recommended to harden them off. We carry out hardening in stages: first, a few minutes a day (from 10 minutes), and then gradually increase the hardening time to 12 hours.

After this, we move on to planting plants.

Landing

Before planting seedlings, the soil must be well fertilized with organic matter and a mineral complex - such as “Krepysh”, “Nitroammofoska” or “Kemira Lux”. It is recommended to dig up the soil with a large amount of humus and ash, provide it with complex fertilizer and superphosphate, and then cover it with film for 7 days. This way the earth will warm up and be saturated with vitamins.

How exactly to plant plants? Plant 1-2 bushes per 1 m². We make a large hole, plant a sprout, and cover it with wood ash on top. If you plant more, the plants will not have enough light and space later.

After planting the seedlings, the next important stage begins - proper care:

watering once a week at the rate of 0.5 buckets per 1 bush; after watering, you need to ventilate the room where the tomatoes grow; It is important to constantly loosen the soil, but you should not hill up right away; It is necessary to remove the stepsons, otherwise the bush may not withstand the load. It is recommended to leave no more than two stems. We remove the stepsons throughout the development of the plant in the early morning, after watering; You also need to remove excess flower ovaries, leaving no more than four flowers; Be sure to tie up each bush, otherwise it will break under the weight of the harvest

When tying, we use two wires for better stability; Since this variety produces large fruits, the plants need to be fertilized frequently and abundantly (3-4 times per season). After flowering, phosphorus, nitrogen, potassium are well suited; during the growing season - mineral complexes and organic fertilizers

We remove the stepsons throughout the development of the plant in the early morning, after watering; You also need to remove excess flower ovaries, leaving no more than four flowers; Be sure to tie up each bush, otherwise it will break under the weight of the harvest. When tying, we use two wires for better stability; Since this variety produces large fruits, the plants need to be fertilized frequently and abundantly (3-4 times per season). After flowering, phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium are well suited; during the growing season, mineral complexes and organic fertilizers are suitable.

By following these simple rules, you will be rewarded with a bountiful and tasty harvest.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

The growing procedure is similar to that usual for most tomatoes, but there are some features:

• It is recommended to water tomatoes only with warm water;
• after watering, be sure to loosen the soil and prevent the formation of a crust on the ground;
• molding and pinching of the bush are required;
• After fruit formation, inspect the bushes daily to avoid stress on the stem with branches and fruits, which could cause it to break.

Diseases and pests

"Pink elephant" is resistant to tomato diseases. However, like any other variety, it is not 100% immune from them, including late blight (the appearance of dark spots on leaves and fruits). If you find signs of this disease, start treatment immediately.

It takes place in 2 stages:

1. We fertilize the soil with potassium to avoid re-infection.
2. We treat tomatoes with fungicides containing copper. They will heal the plants.

In addition, tomatoes are not immune to insect pests. To prevent their occurrence, experienced farmers advise planting plants between the rows whose smell repels pests.

If they still start, do the following:

• when aphids appear, treat the plants with a solution of soap and water;
• if there are slugs, we collect them manually, after which we treat the plantings with a solution of ammonia and water;
• When spider mites or whiteflies appear, we treat with a decoction of celandine, onion peel or chamomile.

To avoid the appearance of insects or late blight, use preventive measures - this way you can avoid additional problems.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

The Pink Elephant tomato variety is more suitable for growing in a greenhouse. But some gardeners also grow it in open ground. Let's note some nuances of growing:

• If you decide to grow tomatoes in a greenhouse, remember that pollination difficulties may arise in such conditions. Be sure to ventilate greenhouses, otherwise pollen will clump. Some gardeners pollinate by hand;
• When growing in open ground, the plantings must be covered with film. Pollination in this case occurs naturally.

Agricultural technology of tomatoes

The rules for growing tomatoes are no different from cultivating other raspberry-colored varieties. The crop is easy to care for and requires moderate watering, staking indeterminate bushes, pinching and fertilizing.

Landing

Transferring seedlings to a greenhouse or vegetable gardens begins in late May - early June. By this time, the soil will have time to warm up and the threat of night frosts will disappear.

Raspberry Dawn tomatoes love loose, nutritious soil. They prepare it in the fall by digging it up and fertilizing it with humus. In spring, the soil is loosened again and fed with humus (10 liters per 1 m²).

Strong bushes are planted in the evening or in cloudy weather in holes to a depth of 20 cm. Before this, the holes are disinfected with a dark solution of potassium permanganate. Planting pattern: 50×70 cm (no more than 3 plants per 1 m²).

After planting, the soil is mulched with sawdust, peat or pine needles. Mulch retains moisture and prevents bacterial infection and weed growth.

Bushes form 2-3 stems. Stepping is carried out every 10 days. Shoots are removed from the leaf axils after reaching 5 cm in length using garden shears, a sharp knife, or carefully broken off by hand. The bushes are tied to a trellis or long supports.

Tomatoes prefer moderate watering: 2 times a week, 7 liters per bush.

Ready-made formulations are used as fertilizers: “Agricola”, “Kemira”. They replenish reserves of zinc, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, stimulate the appearance of ovaries, and accelerate ripening. The frequency of application of foliar fertilizers is once every 15 days.

Homemade fertilizers made from compressed yeast and eggshells are excellent.

Yeast dressing recipes:

1. Dissolve 200 g of fresh yeast in 1 liter of warm water and leave for 3 hours. Dilute the resulting concentrate with settled water (1:10).
2. To a barrel of water (50 l), add 1 bucket of fresh herbs (hops, plantain, nettle) and 300 g of yeast. Leave for 48 hours.
3. 100 g sugar, 50 g fresh yeast, 500 g ash, 500 g chicken manure. Leave the mixture for 2 days and dilute it in 10 liters of water.

Fertilizers are used once every 10–14 days. The infusion on eggshells described above is used for adult tomatoes twice a month.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

The variety is unpretentious to weather conditions and shows excellent results when cultivated in open and closed ground.

The only difficulty you may encounter is loss of taste in the fruit and cracking of the skin. This occurs due to excess moisture. The fruits become sour and watery and lose their flavor. To avoid this, water in the evening strictly at the roots, trying not to get on the leaves.

Diseases and pests

The variety is resistant to fusarium and tobacco mosaic virus, but is susceptible to late blight.

Prevention methods help prevent infection:

• ventilation and fumigation of greenhouses with sulfur bombs;
• moderate watering;
• mulching the soil with sawdust, hay, pine needles, peat;
• application of potassium-phosphorus fertilizers;
• monitoring the level of nitrogen in the soil;
• soil disinfection with copper sulfate;
• loosening the beds after watering.

Fungicides for tomatoes will help to cope with infection: “Quadris”, “Acrobat”, “Ridomil”, “Agate”, “Fundazol”, Bordeaux mixture, “Strobi”. Manufacturers indicate the dosage and method of dilution on the packaging.

The drugs Fitoverm, Epin, Flumite, Borneo, Aktara, and Zircon will help in the fight against aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, and mole crickets.

Those who prefer more environmentally friendly products prepare infusions of herbs, ash, and onion peels:

1. Pour 200 g of onion peel into 10 liters of water and leave for 6-7 hours, then pour in 25 ml of liquid soap. Treat tomatoes with the solution once every 7 days.
2. Dissolve 30 g of ash and 30 ml of soap in 5 liters of water and strain through a thin cloth. Spray the bushes once every 14 days.
3. Pour 200 g of dandelion roots into 10 liters of warm water, leave for 2 hours, then strain. Use once every 2 weeks.
4. Pour 200 g of young pine needles into 500 ml of water and leave for 7 days. Before use, dilute with water (1:10). Irrigate tomatoes once every 2 weeks.
5. 1 kg of fresh crushed celandine herb, pour 5 liters of water, leave for 24 hours. Apply twice a month.
6. It is better to fight slugs by hand picking or spraying the bushes with ammonia (2 tablespoons of substance per 5 liters of water).

Features of agricultural technology of early tomatoes

In the conditions of central Russia, the North-West, Siberia or the Urals, early-ripening tomatoes are the best choice for summer residents. Caring for these often very unpretentious plants is not difficult, but some recommendations on how to get an early harvest of tomatoes need to be taken into account.

Tomatoes are grown through seedlings, sowing seeds in boxes or pots in March. The exact sowing time is determined depending on the climate of the area and growing conditions (beds, shelter). Before sowing, seeds must be disinfected (pink solution of potassium permanganate) and germinated. The exception is hybrids that are processed during seed packaging. Standard tomatoes are not planted, giving them complete freedom. When planting in open ground, stakes are placed and even the shortest plants are tied up (otherwise the bushes will fall to one side due to wind or precipitation). Early indeterminate varieties form 1-2 stems, with obligatory pinching. For semi-children, it is advisable to form a bush with 2 trunks, so as not to lose the harvest due to the sudden topping of the main stem. Low-growing varieties are planted partially, up to the first flower cluster. Above the side shoots do not touch, the main fruit crop will form there

It is very important to follow feeding standards. Tomatoes need fertilizers that are balanced in composition, since, for example, excess nitrogen leads to intensive growth of ground mass, reduction or absence of ovaries

For early tomatoes with a short growing season, this is unacceptable. It is recommended to cover low varieties outdoors with non-woven materials. The yield will be higher, the fruits will ripen faster. It is advisable to harvest fruits that are brown and green, that is, in a state of technical ripeness. This will allow other tomatoes on the bush to form faster and harvest more fruits.

Description of the Pandarose tomato and agricultural technology for cultivating the hybrid

The variety is distinguished by high yield, taste of fruits, and resistance to diseases of nightshade crops. The new tomato Pandarose f1 represents the first generation of a hybrid with early fruit ripening.

Advantages of a hybrid

Tomato variety Pandarose f1 belongs to the first generation hybrids. Harvesting begins 68-70 days after sowing the seeds for seedlings. During the growing season, a tall plant with large leaves and a well-developed root system is formed.

• A ripe tomato with an attractive pink color, weighing 210-230 g.
• The tomato is flat, round in shape.
• The thick skin allows the fruit to be transported over distances; after harvesting, the harvest can be stored for 10 days.

The characteristics of the crop indicate resistance to cracking, fungal and viral diseases (bloom rot, yellow leaf curl virus, tobacco mosaic virus, fusarium, root rot).

The indeterminate hybrid is unpretentious to cultivation conditions and is suitable for growing indoors. The tomato sets regardless of temperature conditions. The ripened harvest is removed from the bush in separate fruits.

In the world of tomatoes, there are varieties with the same name, but differing in appearance and taste.

Almost the same name of the plant characterizes the description of another tomato, Pandarosa, which belongs to the beef group (large-fruited tomato). A tall variety with an average ripening period of fruits, flat, round in shape, red in color, weighing up to 400 g.

Agricultural cultivation technology

One of the ways to increase crop productivity is to use crop rotation. The best precursors for tomatoes are winter grains, early cabbage, annual legumes, and cucumber.

The hybrid is recommended to be grown in spring and summer in film structures on humus-enriched soil and artificial substrates.

Seeds can be planted directly in a permanent place when the soil temperature reaches +10-12 °C. The planting depth with this method is 5-6 cm. When growing crops in seedlings in containers with prepared soil, the seeds are placed in the grooves made to a depth of 1 cm.

To form healthy seedlings, additional lighting with fluorescent lamps is recommended to extend daylight hours to 16 hours. In the phase of formation of 1-2 true leaves, diving is carried out in separate containers.

For this purpose, you can use peat pots, with which the seedlings are transferred to a permanent place. During the growing season, it is recommended to apply mineral fertilizers and ensure timely watering.

Obtaining an optimal yield per 1 m² is ensured by adding 40-50 kg of organic fertilizer to the soil, 700 g of complex fertilizer per 10 m². Potassium and ammonium nitrate are applied as fertilizers.

The use of drip irrigation has a positive effect on the development of the root system and fruit formation. To optimize weed control, mulch the soil with last year's grass or non-woven black fiber.

Opinions and recommendations of gardeners

Reviews from vegetable growers growing the Pandarosa variety indicate disease resistance, high yields, a long fruiting period, intense pink color and sweet taste.

Margarita Vorobyova, 51 years old, Tyumen:

“Last year I grew the Pandarose variety in a greenhouse. According to the seed manufacturer, the plant can be planted even in open ground. Grown by seedling method. The seedlings were transferred to the greenhouse in early May. The bushes have formed medium-sized, a lot of fruits have grown on the bushes. At the ripe stage, they acquired a pleasant raspberry color and a sweet taste. I used it fresh for making salads.”

Mikhail Efremov, 56 years old, Adler:

“I purchased the Pandarose hybrid at a specialized store. Grown directly in the ground. During the entire period, powerful bushes formed. I specially prepared a bed for tomatoes in the fall and added a lot of organic fertilizers. During the growing process, I liked the plant’s resistance to viruses and fungi, high yield and excellent taste. Used fresh. I will definitely grow this variety next season. The only negative is that the hybrid seeds are not suitable for forming a new crop.”

Tomato “Lyana pink”: description of the variety

In terms of ripening time, the new product is considered to be very early, from germination to ripening 82-88 days. Fruit ripening is consistent. The purpose is universal. The variety is extremely unpretentious and hardy. He has excellent natural immunity. It is a hybrid of the Lyana variety.

The tomato variety belongs to the bushes of the determinate type. Beautiful, compact bushes 50-60 centimeters high; if the soil contains a large amount of humus, they will grow to 70 centimeters. The plant does not need pinching, but the bush can be tied up. Tomato type leaf, medium size. The brushes are compact. The fruits are medium-sized, even, their weight is from 80 to 100 grams.

You can compare the weight of tomatoes of this variety with others in the table below:

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Diseases and pests

Pink Heart tomatoes resist fungal diseases very well. But prevention doesn't hurt. Growing conditions should be observed very carefully, observing the regime of watering, lighting and air circulation if the plant is in a greenhouse.

Brown rot of fruits is a common disease of this species. It is treated by removing affected specimens and reducing the application of nitrogen fertilizers. The result is secured with the drug “Hom”. Among the insect pests, melon aphids are often attacked, against which gardeners effectively use the drug “Bison”. It is also susceptible to fall armyworm in open ground.

This insidious insect is fought by removing weeds on which it can actively develop. You should also use the “Bison” product. The cutting armyworm also causes significant harm. The drug “Strela” is used against it. In the middle zone, slugs can cause great damage to these bushes.

They are fought by removing excess tops and isolating the soil, thereby creating a hostile environment for the pest. The insect that most often plagues greenhouses is the melon aphid; the drug “Bison” is also used against it.

As follows from this brief review, this variety is not suitable for beginners; it requires some experience in growing tomatoes. First, try a different variety that is easier to care for. But if you are not afraid of difficulties, then bravely go into battle and everything will work out. Success and a harvest that will be the envy of all your neighbors!