Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Pink cheeks
The Pink Cheeks tomato was introduced relatively recently. But in a short period of time he managed to win the hearts of gourmets.
Description and characteristics of tomatoes
Refers to medium early tomato varieties. The description of the variety should start with the fact that the fruits are universal. Great for any kind of use.
Plant:
- Bush: determinant.
- Height: 70-90 cm outdoors, 140-160 cm in a greenhouse.
- The first inflorescence is above 6-8 leaves.
- The brushes contain 3-5 tomatoes.
Fruit:
- Shape: flat-round.
- Weight: 200-350 gr.
- Color: raspberry pink.
- Flesh: medium dry, firm.
- There are many cameras.
- Transportability: excellent.
- Shelf life: long time.
Growing tomato
Seeds are planted in early March. Tomatoes Pink cheeks are very thermophilic, so the weather conditions of the region must be taken into account.
For growing seedlings, a 10 * 10 cm pot is used. It is filled with a nutrient mixture: earth, compost, humus in equal parts. The seeds are treated with manganese. After, be sure to rinse with clean water and sprinkle with earth. Seedlings dive after the appearance of 2 leaves. Before planting in the ground, it is imperative to fertilize with fertilizer 2-3 times.
Be sure to produce dive tomato bush, after the appearance of the second full-fledged sheet.
Tomatoes should be planted in the ground 55-60 days after germination. After about May 10th. In advance, about a week in advance, harden the seedlings. It is necessary to take out the plants for 2-3 hours outside, in the fresh air.
The landing site should be well lit by the sun and protected from the wind. Plant at a distance of 50 cm, i.e. 4 plants per 1 m2.
Those who want to get an earlier harvest of tomatoes should plant seedlings in the ground in early May. Cover it with foil until warm weather sets in.
Tomatoes of the "Pink Cheeks" variety grow well and yield a harvest both tied and without a garter. The tomato feels best in loamy soil.
Disease susceptibility
In the description of the Pink Cheeks tomatoes, it is indicated that they are practically free from any diseases. What is the peculiarity of this type of tomato. Correct cultivation, consistent watering and simple requirements will make it possible to grow a rich crop.
Tomatoes "Pink Cheeks" are resistant to the following diseases:
- Fusarium.
- Alternaria.
- Verticillary wilting.
Tomato is not susceptible to phytophthora, because it ripens before its active development in the plots.
Positive and negative sides of tomatoes
The peculiarities of this type of tomato are that it does not have negative characteristics. That is, its cultivation will only be a plus for any person. But at the same time, it has many advantages:
- Large-fruited and early maturing.
- Very tasty, keeps its presentation for a long time.
- It perfectly tolerates transportation over long distances.
- High yield.
- Tomatoes do not crack.
- Versatile to use.
- Not susceptible to disease.
- If you wish, you can collect seeds and grow them yourself, as the tomatoes are varietal.
The characteristic of a tomato assumes complete satisfaction with the harvest. It is only important to fulfill all the necessary requirements and the result will please everyone.
Harvest volumes
Tomatoes Pink cheeks are a high-yielding variety. Abundant fruiting, possibly when the simple requirements of agricultural technology, watering, loosening and fertilizing are fulfilled. Productivity from 1 m2 is up to 6 kg of tomato.
The opinion of gardeners
Thanks to the reviews of summer residents, those who planted tomatoes, we can conclude whether it is worth spending time growing the Pink Cheeks variety.
Reviews:
- Frida. Advises everyone to grow tomatoes on their plots. She really liked the variety, considers it a salad. Will definitely plant in the future.
- Lolla. I immediately took a large number of seeds to plant on my rather large plot. She did not regret her choice at all. All liked it.
- Anfisa. I am very pleased with the delicious tomatoes. But most of all I liked the fact that the tomatoes reached the city without damage.
- NN Planted before, did not form a bush. I like the fact that it ripens early. He believes that with proper care, the stated description would certainly be confirmed.
- Galina. I bought it for planting in a greenhouse. The tomato lover was pleased with the fast and friendly shoots. Recommends to water the plant well and in a timely manner, as it grows very quickly.
- Sergei. The tomatoes were not impressed. I didn't plant any more.
- Maria. We grew several bushes, the description was confirmed. I was satisfied with the results. Planning to plant more plants next year.
It is not easy to grow a good harvest on the site, but if you fulfill simple requirements, the plants will certainly pay back with high harvest volumes.
