Pink tomatoes are traditionally considered the best salad varieties. They have a very delicate, sweet taste. The line of popular Russian varieties was supplemented by the Pink tomato, a selection of the Japanese company Sakata, which is known for its high-quality vegetable crops.
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Excellent taste and product characteristics attracted the attention of not only gardeners, but also owners of greenhouses and farms. The name of the hybrid is very promising: “Pink Paradise” or “Pink Paradise”. According to reviews, the “overseas tomato” fully lives up to its beautiful name.
Important! Seedlings of hybrids prone to vegetative growth are recommended to be planted in a greenhouse with the first and second clusters in bloom to prevent the plants from becoming fattened.
Description of tomato “Pink Paradise F1”
Hybrids have a number of advantages over varietal vegetables. They are resistant to diseases, produce consistently high yields, and have an attractive fruit shape. These qualities are especially important when using the crop for commercial purposes. But the seeds of such crops are more expensive and do not pass on their qualities to future generations.
When choosing a tomato, it is better to consistently follow the recommendations of the seed manufacturer. After all, conditions are rarely ideal, and you always want to grow the largest possible harvest.
Characteristics and description of the variety:
- tomato is a first generation hybrid by origin;
- mid-season variety, with ripening time of 110-115 days from germination, recommended for growing under film covers, in greenhouses of any type;
- bush of indeterminate type, powerful, well-leafed, reaching a height of 2 meters during the growing season;
- fruits are round in shape, smooth, have slight ribbing at the base, weighing 220-240 g, yield 4-6 kg per plant;
- the fruit is four-chambered, the flesh is dense, juicy, the taste is excellent, the color is pink;
- When overgrown, tomatoes do not crack, are stored well and can withstand transportation;
- suitable for preparing summer salads, various types of tomato preparations;
- another positive characteristic is the ability of fruits to ripen at home without losing their consumer qualities;
- The Pink Paradise tomato variety is resistant to gray and brown leaf spot, various types of root nematodes, verticillium and fusarium wilt, and tobacco mosaic virus.
The main advantage of Pink Paradise tomatoes can be considered the excellent taste and beautiful shape of the fruit.With the high price of seed material, many owners of personal plots leave positive reviews. They believe that tomatoes are worth such a serious investment in money and labor. The fact is that plants with unlimited growth require additional effort to timely remove stepsons and form the height of the bush.
Important! Increasing the concentration of carbon dioxide in the greenhouse (barrel with manure) promotes better fruit set and an increase in their average weight.
Agricultural technology and care
Growing Pink Paradise tomatoes does not have any special requirements. At some stages, manufacturers have simplified agricultural technology, creating additional protection for growing tomatoes. This concerns the ability of the hybrid to resist a number of diseases. Such qualities are especially important when growing tomatoes in a greenhouse.
- To protect seeds, contact fungicide “thiram” was used. This means that before germination there is no need to carry out disinfection or any preparation of the seed material. Planting seeds for seedlings occurs 55-60 days before the date of planting in the greenhouse.
- At the initial stage, it is important to prevent the seedlings from stretching out by providing them with sufficient lighting. Picking of seedlings is carried out at the stage of 2 true leaves. Observing temperature, light and water conditions, fertilizing once every 10-15 days, strong, stocky seedlings are formed.
- High-quality seedlings should have 9-10 leaves under the first flower cluster. The length of the internodes is 5-7 cm. The flower brush must be of the correct shape.
- Plants are planted in a permanent place at the rate of 3-4 bushes per 1 square meter. m. Without fail, the stem is attached to a support or trellis, and as the fruit grows, the brushes themselves are tied up.
- The hybrid is grown into one stem, removing all side shoots and yellowing leaves. After the formation of 5-6 full-fledged hands, the growth point is limited. The result may vary for plants grown in 2-3 stems. Under favorable climatic conditions, the yield will be higher, but the ripening time of tomatoes will be delayed by a couple of weeks.
- Tomatoes are fed once every 10-15 days, depending on the stage of development and condition of the plant. Until fruit set, nitrogen is not used on the first two clusters to avoid excessive growth of green mass. During fruit growth, fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in equal proportions are selected. At the last stages of tomato ripening, the proportion of potassium is increased to improve the quality of the fruit.
- The variety is responsive to care. According to gardeners, plants grown in greenhouses, film and glass greenhouses produce a significantly larger harvest. Tomatoes are larger compared to tomatoes grown in open ground. The difference in fruit size can also be seen at different stages of growth. The first two clusters form tomatoes with maximum weight. At subsequent levels the fruits are slightly smaller.
The hybrid is considered a favorite and a kind of standard among pink salad tomatoes. This is evidenced by a detailed market analysis and the ever-increasing demand for planting material. Tomato is successfully grown in the southern regions and in the middle climatic zone of Russia. He is a welcome guest on personal plots and in industrial greenhouse complexes.
