Tomato Pink Lady is a delicate, rich pink variety. Dutch breeders took care of high germination, resistance to various diseases and the ability to resist pests. The tomato yield is high, and the hybrid bushes grow much better in greenhouse conditions. If the growing climate is warm, then you can think about growing the variety in open ground.
Description of the variety
Pink Lady is classified as an indeterminate variety. The bushes reach a height of 2 meters. Given favorable climatic conditions, tomato growth can become quite strong. This negatively affects the crop yield, which is significantly reduced.The bush needs pinching; when forming, it is necessary to leave 2 stems. Gartering is mandatory because the plant of this variety is very tall.
The ripening of the first fruits begins in the last ten days of June. The ripening time of the variety is from 90 to 100 days. The ideal conditions for the Pink Lady tomato are growing in a greenhouse in a region where the climate is not very hot. In the south, the crop grows well in open ground conditions. If the fruits do not have time to ripen, they may “arrive.” This fact will in no way affect the taste and aromatic qualities of a tomato of this variety.
Description of fruits
Tomato fruits of the Pink Lady variety are formed in clusters, each of which contains 6 - 8 tomatoes. Each individual fruit gains weight from 230 to 290 grams. Thus, the entire bunch can reach a weight of 1.5 kg.
The productivity of the variety is very high. The number of bushes growing on 1 square meter of land can produce up to 25 kilograms of tomatoes, the shape of which is flat and round and the color is pink.
The description characterizes the juicy pulp of the tomato variety Pink Lady f1 as “very sweet and tasty.” The dense skin perfectly resists attempts by various external irritants to damage the integrity of the specimen. Thanks to it, the transportation of tomatoes goes very well. The fruits can be stored for quite a long time.
Tomatoes contain large amounts of beta-carotene. The acidity level is low, making these tomatoes an excellent option for children's diets. In salads, vegetable dishes and sandwiches, the use of sweet juicy fruits is very appropriate.
Advantages
The Pink Lady f1 variety has a number of significant advantages over other varieties:
- smooth, beautiful, regular shape of the fruit;
- the average weight of tomatoes is 250 grams;
- pleasant, delicate, delicate taste;
- only 6 chambers with seeds;
- lots of beta-carotene and sugars;
- Thick skin that prevents cracking.
Pink Lady tomatoes are a salad type of tomato that has received numerous positive reviews. They are ideal in snacks, soups, juices and various sauces. They are also suitable for organizing meals for children, for example, in kindergartens and schools.
The following advantages of the variety can be mentioned:
- short growing season;
- resistance to diseases: gray spot, blossom end rot, stem cancer;
- good compatibility with other vegetables in various dishes.
Pink Lady has practically no shortcomings. One has only to mention a fact that will take some time during the growing process.
We are talking about constant tying and the requirements of the variety for pinching. There should be no extra layers on the bushes.
How to raise Pink Lady
The cultivation of tomatoes of the described variety is carried out by sowing seed material into seedlings.
Preparing seeds for planting
The seeds of this variety have one clear difference: they do not require disinfection before planting. To start growing, just soak them in a growth stimulator. This should be done in regions with a warm climate in late February - early March. If we are talking about colder areas of the country, it is advisable to plant seeds for seedlings in the last ten days of March. This applies to Siberia, the Urals, and all other regions where the summer is short and not hot.
You can make the soil for planting yourself, or you can purchase a ready-made version. The best choice is an earthen mixture, the acidity of which is quite low.You can bring soil from your summer cottage, borrowing it from cabbage, cucumber, and carrot beds.
It is imperative to disinfect the brought soil. The best and most traditional remedy is a solution of potassium permanganate. You can mix dacha soil with peat, ash and humus.
Features of cultivation
Pink Lady seeds should be planted for seedlings at the end of February. Soil with a neutral acidity level works best. It is good to achieve this indicator by mixing ordinary soil with humus, you can add a little ash.
The resulting soil must be distributed into containers, in which the tomato seeds will begin their long journey. They need to be deepened by about 1.5 centimeters. Before the planting procedure, the seeds are soaked in a growth stimulator for 12 - 14 hours. There is no need to disinfect the material, because the seeds are subjected to all necessary procedures before sale.
To create the most suitable growing conditions in the container, it must be wrapped in film and placed in a warm place. The emerging sprouts need constant lighting. You need to moisten the soil carefully, in moderation, because tomatoes do not like too wet soil.
After the plant has formed 2 true leaves, picking should be done. After transplantation, it is necessary to apply complex fertilizer. Re-feed the plants before planting them in a permanent place.
The time during which seedlings should be grown depends on the time of year:
- spring - 42 days;
- summer - 35 days;
- winter - 63 days.
Transplanting the first seedlings into the ground becomes possible after May 15, when night temperatures mostly remain above zero.In order for the survival rate to be as good as possible, you should spill the holes with potassium permanganate. At the time of transplantation, the trunks should be tied to reinforcement or trellis.
Gardeners need to pay attention to this fact: a more rational way — growing tomatoes on a trellis. It is imperative to remove the stepsons and monitor the formation of the bush. It should have 1 or 2 stems.
Pink Lady should be watered with settled warm water, the temperature of which is close to room temperature. Liquid mineral fertilizers should be applied 3–4 times during the season.
Rules of care
Tomato Pink Lady is a crop that is very favorable to heat. Seed germination can begin already at 10 – 15 °C, and the optimal temperature for keeping bushes ranges from 23 to 25 °C. If during the growth period the variety finds itself in cool conditions, and the temperature drops to 15 ° C, you can lose buds and, as a result, a significant part of the harvest. High temperatures, as well as frost, can have a detrimental effect.
The rules for caring for the Pink Lady variety are quite simple:
- disinfection of the land before planting;
- need for tying;
- soil acidity requirements;
- installation of supports;
- watering with water at room temperature.
To create an ideal microclimate, you can plant greens in parallel with tomato bushes: celery, parsley, mint. These herbs will be an excellent pest repellent.
