The “Abakan pink” tomato was bred in Russia in the Altai mountain region. Experts have made it possible to create a variety that is optimally suited for difficult Russian conditions, including Siberia and the Far East.
The culture is not yet as common as other popular varieties. However, tomato already has its own audience of fans. There are good reasons for this based on its characteristics.
Main features of the variety
This tomato belongs to the mid-late salad varieties, because in many regions of Russia summer is never early. Therefore, the first fruits can be tasted after 110-120 days.But this does not mean that the Abakan pink tomato variety does not have the opportunity to ripen in the southern regions.
On the contrary, the crop will bear fruit throughout the summer; only at the beginning of the season will the early varieties of tomatoes be ready, and then the hero of our article.
So, the fruiting period of the described variety is extended. This certainly pleases all avid gardeners, and its productivity during the season, according to reviews, is simply amazing. Despite the fact that the plant reaches approximately 80 centimeters in length, about 5 kilograms of tasty and juicy fruits are collected from one square meter.
The characteristics and description of the Abakan pink tomato variety also include its good immunity to diseases and harmful insects. This culture practically does not get sick, thereby making it possible to refuse chemicals. Even problems with the notorious Colorado potato beetle will appear only at the planting stage and in the fall; The insect will be interested in unripe fruits, and the beetle will not cause any harm to this tomato. All that remains is to treat the seedlings themselves with a pesticide close to yours.
About the basic features of the Abakan pink tomato
- As for the bush, the variety is of a determinate type, with limited height. They differ from indeterminate ones in the absence of growth of the central apex due to restrictions from the hand.
- In terms of height, the culture is of medium size. In greenhouse conditions they can reach one and a half meters, but in open soil the maximum growth of these tomatoes is no more than 80 cm.
- As follows from the paragraph above, this tomato is grown both under film and in the open. Despite the twofold difference in height, the yield is the same.
- The tomato has a simple inflorescence.
- The characteristics of the leaves are quite standard: medium size and green color. The main feature is their small number. Therefore, those who planted this crop know that it is important to protect “Abakan pink” from direct sun.
- The variety requires garter and shaping. It is preferable to do the latter in two stems.
- One flower cluster with prescribed care produces 5-6 tomatoes.
It is recommended to plant “Abakan pink” after cabbage, zucchini, cucumbers or legumes.
Fruit characteristics
Being a salad variety, this tomato is endowed with both remarkable taste and the external beauty of fairly large fruits.
- By weight, each fruit weighs about three hundred grams, and with proper care and desire - even half a kilo or more.
- The fruits are very fleshy, hearty, large, have a classic aroma and rich taste with sourness.
- The tomatoes resemble the "Bull's Heart" variety. At the mature stage, the fruits are red-pink in color. And although the latter is in the name of the variety, this tomato is red in color, but its skin and pulp are really pink.
- The heart-shaped shape, which is typical for the variety, can coexist with flat and round variants on the same bush.
- The fruits have six seed nests with a small number of seeds.
- Tomatoes have medium density and ribbing.
- The variety is used universally in fresh form, for the production of various juices and canned food.
- The juice of this tomato contains from 4.5% to 5% dry matter and up to 4% sugar.
Advantages and disadvantages
Those who have already grown the variety described have managed to enjoy all its positive aspects:
- Wonderful rich taste.
- Really heroic fruit weight up to 800 grams.
- No external crackling.
- Impeccable presentation.
- Positive exposure to mineral fertilizers.
- No problems during transportation.
- Impressive yields regardless of planting method.
Of course, there are some negative aspects of this tomato, with which experienced gardeners attribute the not-so-developed popularity of this variety:
- Short-term storage of fruits - no more than 60 days without processing.
- The need for tying.
- Mandatory pinching and regular watering.
- The stem is not particularly strong, typical for bushes of about one and a half meters in greenhouse conditions.
However, these minor inconveniences do not overshadow the undeniable advantages of this variety. And any housewife who has grown “Abakan pink” herself will be proud of the result and quality of the dishes prepared using these vegetables. The bush gives an optimal harvest, to obtain which you should follow the appropriate recommendations and proper care of the crop.
In conclusion, it should be noted that the described tomato has been included in the register of breeding achievements in Russia for 10 years now for cultivation both on open land and under a film opening in private household plots.