Description of dessert pink tomato, cultivation features and reviews
Tomatoes are not only tasty, but also healthy. No wonder gardeners in many regions of Russia allocate several beds for planting this plant. Dessert pink tomato from the originator "Hardwick" found its admirers not only in his native land, but also abroad. The work of Russian breeders was appreciated by Ukrainian and Moldovan vegetable growers.
General information about the plant
The tomato variety is officially listed in the State Register. It is adapted for growing outdoors, subject to favorable climatic conditions. For most regions of Russia, it is preferable to cultivate tomato in greenhouses. Description of external features and technical characteristics of the plant:
- mid-season, picking of berries begins 100-115 days after planting;
- determinant;
- hybrid;
- large green foliage resembling potato tops;
- simple type of inflorescence;
- powerful root system;
- stalk with articulation;
- high yields, subject to greenhouse cultivation, 10-12.5 kilograms of berries are obtained per square meter;
- tall, the bush reaches two meters;
- number of brushes - 4–5 pieces;
- the formation of the first inflorescence on a 7 or 8 leaf;
- tolerates a lack of moisture well;
- stable immunity to many diseases of the nightshade family;
- suitable for transportation;
- high percentage of marketable tomatoes.
The plant is recommended for growing in small areas and garden farms. Distinctive features of fruits and their external qualities:
- flat-round shape;
- large-fruited, with an average weight of 250-300 grams;
- slightly ribbed;
- greenish color with a dark spot near the stalk in an immature state;
- pink in mature state, greenish spot closer to the peduncle;
- the number of nests is more than four;
- does not show a tendency to cracking;
- sweet taste;
- average density;
- fleshy.
IMPORTANT! Pink tomato varieties have a sweeter taste than red tomatoes.
Reviews of the dessert pink tomato variety speak of the versatility of the berry. It can be used as an ingredient in salads, processed into a paste, juice or ketchup. Ripe berries are used as a basis for blanks.
Growing recommendations
The variety does not differ in unpretentiousness in cultivation. Seedling planting method is preferred. Seedling preparation includes:
- Sowing seeds to a depth of 1.5–2 centimeters.
- Purchase of separate containers for each individual seedling.
- Maintaining the room temperature from 21 degrees.
- Seedling lighting, bushes should spend time in sunlight from 16 hours.
- Watering.
- Hardening of seedlings a week before planting.
Seedlings should not be planted too thickly, no more than 2-3 bushes per square meter. Further agricultural technology consists of timely watering, top dressing, mandatory removal of weeds and loosening. A tall bush requires tying to a trellis, and is formed into 2-3 trunks for better yield.
Gardeners' opinion
Good afternoon! For lovers of pink tomatoes, I recommend the Dessert variety. The plant is tall and requires a tall greenhouse. Loves feeding, it is necessary to tie up. The berries are beautiful and sweet. Recommend!
Antonina Podusova, 34 years old
Good day! Dessert pink tomato variety, my favorite variety. 5 kilograms of fruits are collected from one bush. The berries are large, weigh about 300 grams, and are very sweet. The plant is unpretentious in care, I advise!
Polina Bargozova, 43 years old
