Tomato Pink Heart - one of the subspecies Bull's heart. But its difference is in the pink fruits. “Pink Heart” was released in Russia in 2002. The variety was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements in 2003. Originator of the variety: agrofirm Poisk.
Recommended growing areas
Planting seedlings has its own characteristics. In the southern regions of Russia it is better to plant seedlings in open ground; in the Central region they are planted under film. In the north they are placed exclusively in heated greenhouses.
What do bushes and fruits look like?
The botanical description of the variety is mid-early, since after planting the seedlings in the ground, 100–105 days pass before the tomatoes are harvested. The characteristics of the bushes are indeterminate, that is, their stems can grow unlimitedly after setting tomatoes, so they need to be tied up and pinched, and also standard. The physical characteristics of the variety are bushes 1.6 - 1.8 m in height, in the south of Russia they can grow up to 2 m. Large dark green leaves grow on the bushes.
The tomato is heart-shaped and pink in color. According to the description, the first fruits, like other types of Ox heart, have a mass of 400 - 450 g, and the next pink fruits when ripened are much smaller - 250 - 300 g.
The tomato contains 5 - 6% dry matter, the fruit itself is fleshy, has medium density, very sweet, and does not crack.
Beneficial properties of fruits - they contain B vitamins1, IN6, C (strengthens the immune system), since they contain more sugar than red vegetables, they can be eaten even by those who have diseases of the stomach and intestines.
Method of use
The tomatoes are very large in size, so they simply will not fit entirely into the jar when canning - this distinguishes the Ox Heart species from other varieties. They are salted in barrels. Since tomatoes have a wonderful dessert taste, they are eaten fresh. The sweet taste makes excellent juices and purees.
What kind of crop can be harvested?
From a bush you can collect 2.5 - 3 kg. 2–3 bushes are planted per 1 m2 of area. From 1 m they collect up to 9 kg. This is a small yield for such large fruits.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Description of benefits:
- The variety is resistant to brown leaf spot, tobacco mosaic virus, and macrosporiosis;
- The fruits are sweet and fleshy.
Flaws:
- not very large harvests;
- the bushes are very capricious and require careful care;
- vegetables do not last long and deteriorate during transportation, which is why they are not suitable for industrial cultivation;
- The branches are weak and can bend under the weight of the fruit.
How to plant
Seeds are sown in boxes in March. The soil should be compacted slightly before planting. After scattering on the soil, the seeds are sprinkled with a 1 cm layer of a composition of chernozem and peat, then watered with warm water and covered with film. The boxes are placed in a room with an air temperature of +25°C.
When you see the first shoots, remove the film and expose the seedlings to the light. The first week the temperature should be +15 – 16 °C, and later it can be 20 – 25 °C. They dive, that is, seedlings are planted when 2 true leaves grow.
Nuances of agricultural technology
Plant seedlings in open ground or a greenhouse after 60 - 65 days. The seedlings should already have 6–7 true leaves and one flower cluster. Select soil that is fertile, light, and rich in nutrients. Feed the bushes with organic and mineral fertilizers approximately every 2 weeks.
In addition, water them, remove shoots in a timely manner and pull out weeds. Spray the bushes with special preparations to protect against harmful insects and diseases.
The bushes are very tall, so tie them up. Place supports under the branches to prevent the plants from breaking under the weight of the pink fruits. It is best to leave 1 or 2 stems when forming, and remove the remaining stepsons.
Diseases and pests
Tomatoes have good immunity to fungal diseases. But brown rot may appear on tomatoes. It is necessary to eliminate diseased fruits and stop adding nitrogen, and spray the bushes with the preparation “Hom”.
Reviews say that melon aphids and cutworms may appear on tomatoes.In this case, the bushes are sprayed with the preparation “Bison”. The drug “Strela” also helps against cutworms.
If the bushes are attacked by slugs, then you need to cut off the tops and scatter the ash on the ground.
This tomato variety produces large, pink-colored fruits and is quite demanding when it comes to watering and fertilizing, so it is best grown by experienced gardeners.