The pink Cetus tomato is the development of Italian breeders, but in a short time it has become popular in Russia. Thanks to its strong survival qualities, today the variety is grown in various Russian regions. When breeding an indeterminate species, the goal was to combine excellent taste characteristics and high yields. The advantages of the new type are:
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- high yield;
- rich tomato taste, which compares favorably with most traditional types;
- early fruit ripening;
- resistance to major tomato diseases;
- ability to withstand low temperatures and heat.
A distinctive quality of the new type is the unusual taste of vegetables, the content of vitamins in which is several times higher than traditional red tomatoes.
Description of tomatoes
Tomatoes have a characteristic round shape with a slight flatness. The fruits of the Cetus pink tomato have dense pulp and a rich crimson color. When cutting the vegetable, you can observe a bright pink tint.
From 6 to 8 fruits are formed in one brush. The inflorescences tolerate stress well and are able to maintain good setting properties even in difficult climatic conditions. Even the first brushes are capable of producing at least 5 tomatoes. Vegetables have a beautiful appearance and special color.
The average weight of vegetables reaches from 250 to 270 grams. By controlling the size of the clusters, it is possible to obtain fruits of 300 grams.
Thanks to their dense structure, the fruits are well stored and can withstand long-term transportation. Vegetables retain their aesthetic qualities and do not crack during storage.
Features of care
The height of the shoots reaches 2 meters, so the plant needs to be tied up. At the same time, the shoots combine tall growth and compactness. The bushes have a small number of leaves and short internodes, which makes caring for the plant easier.
The plant has a developed root system, therefore it does not require watering and is able to provide the shoots with a sufficient amount of nutrients. This ability makes it possible to increase the yield by 20% compared to traditional varieties. The ability to grow the variety year-round in glass structures is considered a strong quality.
The plant is grown in seedlings and begins to bear fruit 60–65 days after the appearance of the first shoots.If the growing rules are followed correctly, a plant can produce up to 25 kg of vegetables per 1 m². When planting seeds in March, the first fruits are harvested in July. A short rotation allows you to produce 4–6 clusters with smaller fruit size; the yield in this case does not exceed 15 kg per 1 m².
When planting, it is important to maintain the recommended distance between bushes. Caring for the plant consists of timely watering, removing weeds and providing support for the shoots by tying them up.
