Tomato is the most popular culture in vegetable gardens. Every year, breeders offer a large selection of plants for those who like to delve into the summer cottage. They strive to develop varieties that most fully satisfy the wishes of consumers. Tomato "Pink spam" - a popular and sought-after variety. He is planted in the beds in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus.
Pink tomatoes
Varieties of pink tomatoes are pleasantly pleasing not only with a decent size and yield. Their taste quality is higher than that of the usual red "brothers." In addition, they are much more useful and able to accumulate in greater quantities the natural antioxidants lycopene and selenium, vitamins: K, PP, A, C, group B, trace elements: potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, organic acids.
Sweet-tasting fruits are best consumed fresh. They are not contraindicated in patients with diseases of the stomach. Low calorie content allows you to include tomatoes in the diet for overweight people. The systematic use of pink tomatoes in the form of salad or fresh juice lowers the risk of heart attack, oncology, coronary heart disease, and improves blood circulation.
Proper care and adherence to growing technology will ensure the receipt of large (up to a kilogram) of pink giants. The effort spent in the greenhouse or in the garden is sure to pay off. There are a lot of pink varieties, all of them are attractive in their own way for cultivation. This article presents the Pink Spam tomato: reviews, photos, yield, fruit description, agricultural issues.
Description
The “progenitor” of this hybrid of domestic selection is the “Bull Heart”. From it, the plant inherited the size and shape of the fetus. It is registered in the All-Russian Register as a variety of tomato "Pink spam" F-1. Characteristic:
- originator - LLC Semko-Junior;
- hybrid by origin;
- type of development - indeterminate;
- the color of the fruit is pink;
- productivity - up to 25 kg / m 2 ;
- height - 150 cm and above;
- fruit size - medium;
- palatability - excellent;
- commodity value - high;
- ripening - early ripening (90-100 days);
- used mainly in fresh form.
Most fungal and viral diseases are not afraid of him, but late blight can affect plants. Tomato "Pink spam" is recommended for cultivation in film greenhouses. In the southern regions of Russia, it grows well and bears fruit on the open ground. Productivity and taste allow Sotru to successfully compete for a place in summer cottages.
Fruit
The Pink Spam tomato (sectional photo of the fetus is contained in the article) has fairly large, even tomatoes. Characteristics of berries:
- heart-shaped, sometimes round;
- average weight of 150-300 grams, not uncommon and kilogram samples;
- peel - thin, smooth, resistant to cracking;
- taste is sweetish;
- pulp - medium density, tender;
- color - saturated pink;
- keeping quality is low, although transportation is well tolerated.
Tomatoes are champions in sugar content (up to 60%).
Agricultural technology
Pink tomatoes require more attention than regular red varieties. They absolutely can not stand drought, systematic watering is one of the main conditions for a good harvest. The Pink Spam tomato can be planted both in the greenhouse and in the open ground. Excellent predecessors will be zucchini, cucumbers, parsley, cauliflower, dill. Basically, care consists of the usual procedures for a tomato: loosening, weeding, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers, watering.
Two months before transplanting seedlings carry out the sowing of seeds: usually in early March. Seedlings can be transferred to open ground only after the end of frosts and the establishment of round-the-clock plus temperature. The timing of planting in the greenhouse depends on specific climatic conditions. The standard planting scheme is 50X40 cm, while no more than four seedlings are planted per square meter.
Each individual bush needs to be carefully formed from an early age. Of great importance is the removal of stepsons, especially for greenhouse cultivation in a limited space. The plant quickly uses the nutrients of the soil. This requires systematic fertilizer application. In each period of the development of the bush, the corresponding composition of top dressing is added. Regular watering will help to avoid cracking the fruit.
Tall variety
The variety is indeterminate (prone to unlimited growth of the main stem), therefore, a garter is required. Without support, the bushes will fall to the ground, which will lead to decay of the plant. This feature has its pros and cons:
- high growth guarantees more brushes;
- has a longer fruiting period;
- it is easier to care for him (not in a bent position);
- additional costs for equipment support;
- you need constant monitoring of stepchildren so that they do not overload the trunk.
There is an easy way to stop the "high" growth of the bush. To do this, pinch it at the desired height, remove all unnecessary branches and trunks. Tomato "Pink spam" (reviews of experienced summer residents confirm this) is best grown in two stems. The first brush is bookmarked on the 8th or 9th sheet, the next - through three sheets. For tall bushes create the appropriate conditions of illumination, ventilation. Too high temperature, above 33 0 during flowering, stops the formation of the ovary.
Pests and diseases
Hybrids of the nightshade family are highly resistant to pests and diseases, even to verticillin wilt. The main threat is late blight, it can provoke death up to 65% of the crop. For prophylaxis, plants are sprayed with copper-containing fungicides of various grades at least two times, for example, Ridomil or Ordan. In case of detection of the disease, other drugs are used: Fitosporin or Trichodermin.
To prevent fungal diseases, lower leaves are removed to the first brush. This procedure is effective after the plants branch, gain strength and form fruit brushes. Timely treatment for fungal diseases will ensure a good tomato crop.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of the variety include:
- high productivity;
- friendly fruit setting;
- excellent taste;
- large fruits;
- disease resistance;
- high sugar and carotene content;
- prolonged fruiting (before frost).
As deficiencies are noted:
- poor keeping quality;
- scrupulous care;
- susceptible to late blight;
- seeds are quite expensive at a price (10 pieces cost from $ 0.80 and above).
Like any hybrid variety, Pink Spam is not suitable for seed production. There is no guarantee that plants grown from “their” seeds will repeat exactly all the characteristics of the original “parent”.
Using Pink Spam
Tomato, reviews (photo in the text) of summer residents about which are unanimous, great for fresh consumption. Juicy sweet pulp, thin peel are the best suited for summer salads. One good tomato is enough to prepare a decent portion. They go well with cheese, olives, fresh bread, garlic, seafood, onions. From these fruits get tasty healthy juice, with a rich content of nutrients.
Tomato "Pink spam" has quite large fruits. They can be used for winter conservation. Just have to try and pick up tomatoes that can fit into a jar. A delicious and very healthy pink vegetable enjoys well-deserved attention from gardeners.