A dwarf variety originally from the USA - tomato Pink Passion: a description of tomatoes and features of care

Tomato Pink Passion is native to the USA. Its official name is Draft Pink Passion. The variety is suitable for lovers of pink-fruited tomatoes growing on low vines.

Early varieties of pink tomatoes

Early varieties of tomatoes need about 90-100 days to ripen. Gardeners are trying to grow early ripening varieties of pink tomatoes in order to get a quick harvest for sale or for summer conservation.

Varieties of pink tomatoes

• "Miracle of the Earth" ripens 90 days after planting seedlings in a permanent place. Grown in a greenhouse or outdoors. The bush grows up to a meter in height, it may not be tied up. The fruits ripen even with a lack of sun. The average weight of a tomato is 400 g, the yield is 15 kg / m. sq.
• "Pink honey" can be grown in very poor greenhouse conditions. This variety of pink tomatoes grows up to one meter in height, so the garter is carried out as needed. Ripening occurs 100 days after planting the seedlings. Fruits can weigh up to 1.5 kg, so the number of fruits per plant must be controlled. All unnecessary ones are cut off, if necessary, supports are installed or a garter is made so that large fruits can develop freely.

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Pink tomatoes give the maximum yield and rich, sweet taste only with timely and high-quality care.

• "Pink Spam F1" is a hybrid of the "Bull's Heart". It is grown exclusively in greenhouses. It is resistant to disease, but is often affected by late blight. Ripens in 85-100 days. Needs a garter. The fruits grow up to 250 grams. The taste is very sweet. Productivity per bush - 10-12 kg.

The main rules for sowing seeds for seedlings

To obtain a guaranteed yield with the declared varietal characteristics, seed material must be purchased from reliable trusted producers. Early tomatoes are sown for seedlings at the end of March.

Check out the layout of tomatoes in a 3x6 greenhouse.

Getting healthy viable seedlings directly depends on the implementation of certain recommendations at each stage of growing:

1. Seed preparation... The coated seeds are sown into the substrate without additional processing. Seeds without a shell are first soaked for a quarter of an hour in a solution of "Fitosporin" or in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate, then in a growth stimulator according to the instructions
2. Substrate preparation... The soil is used ready-made for nightshade crops or mixed independently from equal parts of peat, humus and sod land. Add 1 liter of river sand and 1 tablespoon of superphosphate and wood ash to a bucket of the mixture. Before use, such soil is calcined in the oven or spilled with a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection. For sowing tomatoes for seedlings, you can use peat cups or tablets. Such sprouts do not need a pick and are planted in a permanent place along with the container, without damaging the root ball.

   

3. Sowing scheme... The soil is placed in wooden or plastic boxes, grooves 1–1.5 cm deep are made on the surface at a distance of 4–6 cm from each other, and they are watered with settled water heated to + 20 ° C. Prepared seeds are laid out in grooves with a step of 1.5–2 cm, covered with soil mixture, lightly tamped, and covered with glass or film, removing it daily for airing.

   

4. Seedling care... For the first week for seed germination, the boxes are kept at a temperature of + 22 ... + 25 ° С. After germination, the seedlings are transferred to a well-lit place and kept at + 16 ... + 18 ° С during the day, and at + 13 ... + 15 ° С at night. A week later, the daytime temperature is raised to + 21 ... + 25 ° С, and the night temperature to + 16 ... + 18 ° С. Watering is carried out as the soil surface dries up with warm, settled water.

   

5. Picking... Seedlings dive into individual containers at the age of 2-3 true leaves. 2 weeks after the pick, they are fed with a complex fertilizer, diluting it twice as weak as indicated in the instructions.

   

Mid-season varieties of pink tomatoes

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Mid-season varieties of pink tomatoes are in great demand. They ripen 10-15 days longer than the early ones, but they have a richer taste, and their care is much easier.

Mid-season varieties of pink tomatoes

• "Abakansky" - Altai variety, ripening in 110 days on average, but it can be longer. The bushes grow up to 50-60 cm in height, are compact, but it is not recommended to plant them densely, as this will reduce the yield. The average weight of each fruit is 275 g. Tomatoes of this variety are sweetish with sourness, very juicy, therefore they are often used for making juices.
• "Grushovka" ripens in 110-115 days. Can be grown outdoors and indoors. Bushes grow up to 50-70 cm, they are not pinned. The fruits are pear-shaped, weight - 90-120 g. The taste is pleasant, with sourness. They can be stored for a long time, do not crack when overripe. The application is universal.
• "Pink giant" has very tall, developed bushes, therefore it is grown more often on a trellis. This allows him to reach his maximum potential. Tomatoes are on average 500 g each, record specimens reach 2 kg in weight. The fruits are very juicy, sweet, used for fresh consumption, juices, salads.

Collection and application of fruits

Harvesting tomatoes Pink Souvenir can be carried out in mid-July. The fruits ripen almost simultaneously. At the same time, they firmly adhere to the plant and do not crumble.

When the fruits are removed in technical maturity, the shelf life of the Pink Souvenir reaches up to 2 weeks.

Tomatoes of this type are recommended to be consumed fresh. They can also be used for whole marinating, salads and sauces. The variety is ideal for drying.

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Note! In the marinade, the fruits of the Pink Souvenir do not burst.

Late varieties of pink tomatoes

Late varieties of tomatoes ripen last, but their taste is always excellent. During the growth period, the fruits have time to gain juice and sweets. They have tender and juicy pulp, excellent commercial qualities.

Late varieties of pink tomatoes

• "De Barao pink" ripens 3.5-4 months. To get a crop as early as possible (especially in the middle and northern lane), you need to plant it before all other species. De Barao are distinguished by smooth, oval fruits, rich color, small size (50-70 g). They can not only be eaten fresh, but also canned. The approximate yield per bush is 4 kg.

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In order for the tomatoes to lie for a long time and not spoil fresh, they need to be put in a dark, dry place.

• "Bobkat" ripens in about 4 months.The average fruit weight is 300 g, they are slightly flattened on top. Not afraid of bad weather: drought, frequent rains, lack of sunlight. In order for the fruits to be juicy, they need to be fertilized in a timely manner.
• "Wild Rose" is one of the largest varieties of late-ripening pink tomatoes. The weight of the fruit can be 600 g, sometimes more. It should be noted that the variety is incredibly moody. He needs the correct soil moisture, nutritious soil, timely planting, which must be loosened as often as possible. Productivity per bush 6 kg.

The best varieties of pink tomatoes for greenhouses

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The largest tomato yields are usually taken from plants grown in greenhouses. But not all varieties of pink tomatoes can be grown indoors. Therefore, before buying certain seeds, it is worth studying their characteristics.

The best varieties of pink tomatoes for greenhouses

• "Tsunami" ripens in 105 days from the day the seedlings are planted in the ground. It grows up to 60 cm in height, it does not take up much space, for which it is appreciated by gardeners with small plots. It is not tied up, but it is pinned to increase the yield. There are 6-8 shoots per square meter. Needs regular treatment against pests and diseases. The fruits are flat-round. Productivity 4 kg / bush. Used for making salads, juice.
• "Pink flamingo" ripens in 115-120 days. It is an indeterminate variety, so it is grown on a trellis. There are 4 seedlings per square meter. Fruits up to 200 g, have a pale pink color and sweetish taste. He is not picky about care and planting - you need to follow the standard rules.
• "Cardinal" Is an indeterminate variety of pink tomatoes that grows up to 1.8 meters in height. Ripening takes about 110 days. The fruits are large, weighing 500-600 g. The shape of the fruit is a bit like a heart, and the taste is tomato, sweetish. Productivity - 15 kg / m. sq. This is a rather capricious variety that needs timely garter, top dressing, pinching.

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Tomato variety "Cardinal" has a rich aroma that comes from both fruits and bushes.

• "Early Love" - an early type of pink tomatoes. The bush grows up to 70 cm in height. Up to 6 seedlings are planted per square meter. Unpretentious, but needs frequent loosening of the soil. It can withstand prolonged drought, has good immunity. Ripe tomatoes are pink, slightly flattened, weighing up to 400 g.
• "Pink Heart" gives the first, ripe fruits 115 days after planting seedlings in the greenhouse. Needs pinching and garter, can be grown on a trellis. The fruits are heart-shaped, weighing on average up to 200 g. However, the first fruits of the season can reach 400 g. The yield is 6 kg / m. sq.

Advantages and disadvantages

For pink tomatoes, certain agricultural conditions must be created. In order for the harvest to be high and the fruits not to crack, you must adhere to the following rules:

• Pink varieties do not tolerate a lack of moisture, so you should always ensure that the soil is slightly damp. They need regular watering (at least 2 times a week) with warm and settled water. In this case, the liquid should not get on the leaves and stems.
• It is better to water it early in the morning so that diseases do not develop and tomatoes better tolerate the daytime heat.
• Due to sudden changes in temperature, tomatoes can crack, so the contrast between night and day temperatures should be minimal.
• Pink tomatoes are more likely to suffer from late blight. Before planting seedlings, it is necessary to disinfect the soil with a solution of potassium permanganate. The De Barao variety is more resistant to late blight.
• For the prevention of diseases, biological products are used (Glyokladin, Gamair).
• Bushes of large-fruited tomatoes must be tied to a support so that the stems do not break.It is best to organize a trellis with a height of 1.5 m.
• Pink tomatoes are larger, so they need more nutrients to ripen.
• It is necessary to regularly carry out pinching and feeding the bushes, as well as loosen the soil.

Pink tomatoes with small fruits

Pink tomato varieties are famous for their sweet taste, which is why they are most often grown for fresh consumption. Usually these are large-fruited varieties that do not take up much space on the site, but give a large yield: "Cow's heart", "Pink giant" etc. But small-fruited varieties are also popular for canning in general, fresh consumption and decoration of various dishes.

Small-fruited varieties for canning in general

• "Pink raisins" grows up to 1.5 meters in height, so he needs a garter. Ripening occurs 90 days after planting the seedlings. Up to 50 beautiful tomatoes ripen on each brush. The shape of the fruit is elongated, like fresh grapes. Weight 50-150 g. Tomatoes are fleshy, sweet, have 2-3 chambers. They are well kept right on the branches. Each plant is harvested up to 6 kg per season.
• "Pink Pearl" can be grown outdoors, in a greenhouse or on a balcony. Ripens in 85-95 days when using seedlings, rarely affected by diseases. The fruits grow in long clusters. When ripe, tomatoes weigh 90-100 g, with two or three chambers, pink and almost round like a pearl. They are stored easily and for a long time, which is one of the advantages of the variety. Productivity from a bush is 4-5 kg.
• "Arctic" - a very early variety of raspberry pink tomato. Ripening takes 70-80 days. The bush grows up to 40 cm in height. Tomatoes are almost round, up to 15 grams. Each has 2 chambers. Can be grown outdoors, in a greenhouse, on a balcony or loggia. Productivity per square meter - 1.7-2.5 kg.
• "Pink Pear" in the open field it grows up to 1.8 meters, and in the closed field - 2.1 meters. It is recommended to form into one stem. Ripening of this variety of pink tomatoes takes an average of 116-122 days. Tomatoes are bright pink, pear-shaped. Weight 70-80 g, but slightly more when grown in a greenhouse. Productivity - 9-10.7 kg / m. sq., (4 plants).
• "Pink Angel" - determinant early tomato. Grows in a small bush up to 40 cm in the open field, does not pick up. The bushes are planted very densely. There are 5-7 plants per square meter. Round-shaped tomatoes, weighing up to 80 g. Good in salting, for fresh consumption, salads. There is resistance to late blight.

Features of planting, care and cultivation

Even novice gardeners will be able to grow this variety. You need to sow seeds 40-60 days before the estimated date of planting in the ground. You can pre-soak them for 30-40 minutes in an organic stimulant. Such manipulation will allow them to germinate faster and increase their resistance to external factors.

You need to dive when 2 real leaves appear. Seedlings are planted after the presence of 6-7 leaves. For 1 sq. m it is advised to place no more than 4 representatives of the plant. The shrub care scheme consists of:

• feeding with minerals;
• timely watering;
• preventive measures to combat diseases and pests.

If you give a sufficient amount of liquid with fertilizers during the formation of the ovary, as well as during its ripening, then the yield from 1 sq. m can be 7-8 kg. It is only important to remember the "golden mean" rule. What is useful is in moderation. Fruit ripening occurs 100-110 days after germination.