With the onset of spring, the “hot” time begins for summer residents. Tomato Pink Katya F1 is a relatively new variety, which has already become a favorite of many domestic gardeners and farmers. By planting this particular hybrid on your plot, you can get a bountiful and stable harvest throughout the entire fruiting season. It has undeniable advantages over other varieties of tomatoes. Even novice gardeners can cope with growing this variety.
Description of the tomato variety Pink Katya
The tomato variety Pink Katya F1 was bred by breeders from Russia in 2000. Refers to the first generation hybrids. The agricultural company that produces seeds is Semko.
The plants are determinate; the growth of the main stem is limited and does not exceed 60 cm in height. The bush is not standard. The very first inflorescence of a tomato is formed above the fifth leaf. Each bush can form from 6 to 9 ovaries. Tomato is characterized by the formation of predominantly simple inflorescences, as well as articulation on the stalks.
A variety with early fruit ripening. From the moment of sowing the seeds until harvesting, 65 to 75 days pass. The bushes are medium-leaved, the tops are of a rich emerald hue.
The Pink Katya tomato variety is ideal for growing in garden beds, greenhouses and greenhouse shelters. This tomato variety also tolerates dry and rainy summers and sudden temperature changes.
The main advantage of tomato is its high resistance to various diseases of nightshade crops. First of all, these are late blight, tobacco mosaic, rot, and also alternaria.
The most preferred growing method is seedlings. It is advisable to grow it yourself.
Description of tomato fruit
First of all, when choosing a tomato variety, you need to pay attention to the description of the fruit. Currently, a huge number of tomatoes have been bred and they all have different characteristics, as well as the use of ripe tomatoes.
First of all, it is important to mention the yield. Tomatoes produce a bountiful harvest throughout the entire fruiting period. From one adult bush you can collect from 7 kg of mature vegetables. In greenhouse conditions, the yield increases to 14 kg.
Tomatoes are round in shape, slightly flattened on the stalk side. Quite large, the weight of the fruit can reach up to 150 grams. The shade of the fruit is a rich scarlet color. The pulp is juicy, tender, but at the same time quite dense. A green spot does not form near the stalk. There are 3-4 seed chambers inside the vegetable. Dry matter content from 4.6%.
Universal use of the variety in cooking. Tomatoes have a normal taste. But, mainly this variety is intended for fresh consumption and for preparing fresh summer salads. The variety can also be used for preservation, especially in its whole form. Due to the thick skin, tomatoes do not crack during pickling.
Gardeners love this tomato because the fruits ripen en masse rather than gradually. This allows you to harvest the entire crop almost immediately after the fruits begin to turn red.
Advantages and disadvantages of the tomato hybrid Pink Katya F1
Reviews from those who grew this variety on their property are mostly positive. Tomato has many advantages over many varieties. Despite the fact that the variety was developed relatively recently, it has already become a favorite among many farmers.
Advantages:
- Good taste of ripe tomatoes;
- Abundant harvest all summer;
- Tomatoes begin to ripen en masse;
- Early ripening tomatoes;
- Universal use in cooking;
- Ideal for whole pickling;
- Resistance to tobacco mosaic, fusarium and blossom end rot;
- Ovaries can form even under unfavorable weather conditions;
- Harvested tomatoes can be stored for a long time without cracking;
- They withstand long-term transportation well and are suitable for sale;
- Growing is possible both indoors and outdoors.
Flaws:
- Bushes can become infected with Phoma;
- Branches may break under the weight of tomatoes;
- A garter to the support is required.
Features of cultivation and care in open ground
Tomatoes of the Pink Katya F1 variety are unpretentious in cultivation and care, but in order for the yield to be significantly higher, it is necessary to follow some rules of agricultural technology.
It is recommended to sow planting material 60–65 days before planting the seedlings in a permanent place. You can take any soil for this. This can be a special mixture for vegetable crops, or ordinary soil from a summer cottage. If soil from the garden is used, then before planting it should warm up to +17 degrees. You can add drainage to the bottom of the container. For this purpose, you can use either fine gravel or crushed eggshells.
After the first full-fledged leaves begin to appear, the seedlings can be planted. You can plant seedlings in peat cups, and you can also plant seedlings in them in a permanent place. It is not advisable to bury seedlings.
Bushes should be planted in open ground when the threat of night frosts has passed. As a rule, this is the end of May - beginning of June. If the bushes have become too long while they were at home, they can be buried.
To ensure a bountiful harvest, it is imperative to hill up the tomatoes, weed the soil and remove weeds. Watering should be rare, 2 times a week is enough even in hot weather. It is recommended to water in the afternoon, when the sun's rays are not so bright, otherwise the bushes may get burned. If you over-moisten the soil, the tomatoes will be watery and tasteless.
It is necessary to swim through the beds once every two weeks.The first hilling is carried out 10 days after planting the seedlings in the beds. Before hilling, it is recommended to water the plants abundantly. This will significantly speed up the growth of new roots. The second hilling can be carried out 20 days after the first.
Another important aspect of care is the timely application of mineral and organic fertilizers. 15 days after planting, the bushes can be watered with a solution of mullein and superphosphate (for 10 liters you need to take 2 kg of mullein and 25 grams of superphosphate).
Two weeks after the first feeding, a solution of ammonium nitrate, superphosphate and potassium salt (in a ratio of 10:20:15 in grams) must be added to the bushes of the variety.
