Tomatoes are a universal vegetable, without which almost no winter canning recipe can do. The Pink Claire tomato is perfect for those gardeners who prefer to grow large-fruited pink varieties.
Description of the tomato variety Pink Claire
Pink Clear F1 belongs to the first generation hybrids and was bred by breeders from Israel.
The tomato is indeterminate, characterized by unlimited growth of the main stem and can reach a height of more than 2 m. The root system is powerful and highly developed. The bush itself is abundantly leafy, the tops are dark green. Internodes are short.To speed up the formation of ovaries, it is necessary to remove side shoots (stepchildren).
The tomato is an early ripening variety. From the moment the seeds are sowed until the first red fruits appear, 90 to 95 days pass. Very productive. One cyst can grow from 4 to 6 tomatoes.
The main characteristics of the hydride are resistance to drought and tolerance to sudden changes in daily temperature.
What sets this variety apart from other tomato varieties is its immunity to diseases such as tobacco mosaic, verticillium wilt and fusarium wilt. The hybrid is not resistant to other diseases of nightshade crops, so Pink Claire tomatoes need to carry out preventive procedures in a timely manner.
The plant is suitable for growing in open ground, in greenhouses and greenhouses.
Characteristics of Pink Claire fruits
Before purchasing planting material, it is very important to study the detailed description of the tomato variety, and first of all, the characteristics of the fruit.
The first generation hybrid belongs to the large-fruited pink varieties. The weight of a ripe tomato can reach 180-300 grams. The shape of the fruit is oval. Slightly flattened on top. The pulp is tender, juicy, and quite sweet. The skin is dense, smooth, and does not crack. There is a small green spot near the stalk.
Throughout the entire fruiting period, tomatoes do not become smaller. The Pink Claire hybrid is distinguished by its high taste qualities of fruits.
With proper care, you can harvest up to 7 kg of tomatoes from one adult bush.
A variety for universal use. Ripe fruits can be eaten whole or added fresh to salads. Ideal for whole canning. It also makes delicious tomato juices, lecho, salads and sauces.
Ripe tomatoes tolerate long-term transportation well and are well suited for sale.
Advantages and disadvantages of tomatoes
Reviews from those gardeners who grew the hybrid on their site are generally positive. But despite the large number of advantages, the tomato has several disadvantages that you need to be aware of.
Advantages:
- Good harvest throughout the entire fruiting period;
- Resistance to tobacco mosaic and wilting of bushes;
- High taste qualities of fruits;
- Transport well;
- Universal use in cooking;
- Drought resistance;
- You can grow seedlings in open and closed ground.
Flaws:
- Susceptible to some diseases of nightshade crops;
- The bush needs to be formed;
- The plant needs to be tied to a support;
- Can produce a stable harvest only on fertile soils.
Features of growing and caring for tomatoes
The Pink Clear tomato is easy to care for, but to increase productivity it is necessary to follow some rules of agricultural technology.
First of all, special attention should be paid to growing seedlings. Planting material should be sown in the second half of February or the first half of March.
As mentioned earlier, this tomato variety can produce a stable harvest only on fertile soils. If the soil is not sufficiently enriched with useful substances, then before planting the seedlings in a permanent place, it is necessary to add manure, bird droppings or mullein solution.
Since mature bushes are very tall and spreading, the distance between plants should be at least 60 cm. This distance will be optimal so that the bushes do not interfere with each other.It is advisable to plant seedlings in places where zucchini, herbs, onions, garlic and legumes used to grow.
The second important point is care. It includes:
- Weeding the soil and removing weeds;
- Watering;
- Application of mineral and organic fertilizers;
- Prevention against diseases of nightshade crops.
Particular attention should be paid to watering. If it is too frequent, the tomatoes will be watery and tasteless. Watering the bushes 2-3 times a week will be enough. If the weather is rainy for a long time, then watering can be stopped for a while.
You need to water the bushes in the evening, when there is no scorching sun rays. This measure is necessary to prevent burns from appearing on the tops. You need to weed the plants once a week before watering.
In order for tomatoes to grow well, they need to be fed regularly. During the entire fruiting season, at least three additional feedings should be applied. The interval between fertilizing is 14 days.
For the first feeding, bird droppings diluted in 10 liters of water are suitable. You can also use ammonium nitrate, superphosphate and potassium chloride (in a ratio of 20:55:35 per 10 liters of water).
The second feeding is 1 liter of mullein infusion, 25 grams of superphosphate and 2 tsp. wood ash. You need to apply it at the root.
For the third feeding you can use the following composition: 3 tbsp. l. wood ash, 25 grams of superphosphate and 0.5 grams of manganese sulfate.
When applying mineral and organic fertilizers, it is important to pay attention to the appearance of tomatoes. If it grows poorly and the ovaries practically do not form, then the amount of fertilizing can be increased. If, after applying fertilizers, the tomatoes begin to grow leaf mass, but there are practically no ovaries, then fertilizing should be stopped.
