A description of the variety will help you decide on the type of crop to plant on your site. “Pink Tsar” refers to large-fruited tomatoes of medium early ripening.
Main characteristics of the variety
The gardener is most interested in tomato yield, but he also needs to know other characteristics. This information will give a general idea of the plant and will help to correctly place it on the site.
Plant:
- Bush: indeterminate.
- Height: 1.5–1.7 m.
- Inflorescence: simple.
- Ripening time: 105–115 days.
Fruit:
- Shape: flat-round.
- Pink colour.
- Weight: 200–300 g.
- Density: high.
- Taste: without the sourness characteristic of other varieties.
- Transportability: high.
- Shelf life: 2–3 weeks.
Planting and care
“Pink Tsar” tomatoes are planted in greenhouses and open ground. A common growing method is seedlings. Seeds are planted 2 months before planting in a permanent place. At the stage of appearance of 2 true leaves, it is picked. Planting in separate pots will help the seedlings grow stronger.
Hardening off plants will reduce the stress they receive when transplanted to a new location. This must be done 10 days in advance. Take the seedlings outside, starting from 20 minutes and ending all day.
Proper care and proper formation of the bush will help you get a good harvest from the plant. A large number of stepsons weakens the plant, and the fruits will be smaller.
The best result is achieved when the plant is formed into 1–2 stems. Attachment to supports is required. To increase yield, you can remove the growing point.
Fertilizing is carried out using complex fertilizers. At least 2 times per season. During the period of flowering and active ripening.
At 1 m2 3–4 plants are planted. It is imperative to remove weeds, hill up and loosen the soil.
Harvest volume and application
Reviews from summer residents and descriptions of the “Pink Tsar” tomatoes promise good results in terms of fruit volume. The yield of 1 plant is 1.8 kg, and 1 m2 about 8 kg.
Tomatoes are used to prepare fresh salads. They are not suitable for whole-fruit canning due to their large size. But they are often used for making juice.Tomato paste, sauces and ketchups do not lose their taste and color if the fruits of this variety are used in their preparation.
Disease susceptibility
The species is resistant to verticillium. And against other pathogens, it is recommended to use timely preventive methods.
Of the insect pests, only the Colorado potato beetle is dangerous. Every gardener knows how to combat it. Chemical treatment or manual assembly.
Positive and negative aspects of the variety
Ranking characteristics, positive and negative, helps the gardener make the final decision about whether it is worth growing a certain type of tomato on the site.
Pros:
- Unpretentiousness.
- Productivity.
- Transportability and good shelf life.
- Preservation of presentation.
- The fruits do not crack.
Minuses:
- Mandatory plant formation.
- Susceptible to many diseases.
Opinions of summer residents regarding “Pink Tsar” tomatoes
How to grow crops, properly form plants, fertilize and care for them, these questions concern both beginners and more experienced gardeners. Such information can be found by studying reviews.
- Elena. The king among large-fruited tomatoes. They are satisfied with the yields and taste of the fruits. The downside is that you often have to treat it for late blight; the fruits below are not smooth.
Tomato lovers plant large-fruited varieties on their plots in order to consume them fresh in large quantities. And the pink color of the fruit gives any salad a special look.
