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The Brandy pink tomato will be appreciated by lovers of large, juicy tomatoes. The fruits of this variety also have a pleasant taste and many other advantages. To harvest a good harvest of tomatoes, you need to know the basic rules for growing and caring for the crop.
History of selection
The Brandy pink tomato variety was developed in 2013 by Moscow breeders - representatives of the Agrofirm Poisk company. The culture was tested for two years. After successful completion in 2015, the Brandy pink tomato was included in the State Register.
According to the recommendations of Russian breeders who bred and tested the crop, the Brandy pink tomato is suitable for growing in all regions of Russia under film cover.
Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Brandy pink
Brandy pink – indeterminate variety with high yield
The bushes are characterized by medium branching and grow up to 1.8 meters in height.The green leaves are very similar in shape to potato leaves. The stems of the plant are smooth. Inflorescences begin to form after 8-10 leaves and have large flowers.
The peduncle of a plant with an articulation. To achieve effective fruiting, the bushes need to be formed and tied up independently. Under favorable climatic conditions, 3-4 ovaries may appear on each hand.
The Brandy pink tomato bears fruit well in open ground in southern climatic regions, but breeders recommend growing this variety in greenhouse conditions.
Ripe fruits have a rich pink color, and their weight can be 250-450 g
As a rule, larger and heavier tomatoes are formed in the lower part of the bush, and the higher the fruits, the smaller they are. At the very top, their weight is no more than 150 g.
Brandy pink tomato has a flat-round, medium-ribbed shape. The juicy, yet not watery pulp is characterized by medium density. The fruit has a smooth thin skin, many chambers, but few seeds. In terms of taste, the aromatic sweet tomato resembles a little watermelon.
The variety in question is characterized by resistance to cracking, but for this you need to control soil moisture. The fruits develop well even in dry periods and are resistant to cold.
With prolonged storage, the density of the pulp decreases and the fruits lose their shape. Large juicy tomatoes with thin skin are not intended for long-term transportation; they become wrinkled.
Maturation period
Brandy pink tomato is a mid-season tomato variety. The ripening period is 115-120 days, after planting the seedlings in the ground in a permanent place - 88-93 days.Harvest – July-August. The fruits ripen gradually, you can pick them a little unripe, they grow well indoors and last longer.
Tomato yield Brandy pink
Crop yield – up to 6.6 kg/m2. But if you immediately harvest the first ripened tomatoes, the yield can be increased.
Tomatoes ripen faster when there is a lack of moisture
Resistance to adverse factors
Brandy pink tomato has good immunity. The vegetable crop is resistant to plant diseases such as cladosporiosis, Alternaria blotch, and tobacco mosaic. But to prevent diseases, it is recommended to treat tomatoes with insecticides and fungicides.
Growing regions
The Brandy pink tomato can be grown in all regions of Russia, but only in greenhouse conditions. Planting seedlings in open ground is allowed only in the southern regions of the country with a warm climate.
Purpose and application
Large and sweet tomatoes of this variety can not only be consumed fresh. They are perfect for preparing various salads, cold appetizers and hot dishes. For the winter, they make very tasty juice, tomato paste, and homemade ketchup.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Brandy pink tomato is very popular among domestic gardeners primarily due to its taste. But this is not the only advantage of vegetable crops.
Pink brandy is valued for its tasty and large fruits
Pros:
- high productivity;
- thin but durable skin;
- Possibility of consumption in fresh and canned form;
- the seeds can be used for further propagation of the crop.
Minuses:
- Fully ripened tomatoes do not last long, so for longer storage it is recommended to pick slightly unripe fruits;
- bushes require mandatory formation and additional garter.
Sowing seeds and planting in open ground
Preparation of Brandy pink seeds begins in the first ten days of March
To prevent the formation of blackleg, the seed is treated with a weak solution of manganese. Sowing of seeds is carried out in mid-March according to a 10x10 cm pattern. If possible, it is recommended to plant the crop in separate containers. After two permanent leaves appear on the plant, picking is performed.
60-65 days after sowing the seeds, the seedlings can be transplanted into the soil to a permanent place of growth. This period approximately begins in mid-May. Regardless of the growing area (greenhouse or open bed), the seedling pattern is 40x60 cm, per 1 m2 There should not be more than three bushes.
Features of care
Caring for tomato bushes of the Brandy pink variety is standard. The culture does not require any special growing conditions. It is necessary to promptly plant seedlings in fertilized soil, water and treat the plant against various diseases and insect pests.
On tomato bushes you need to constantly pick off dying leaves. The stepsons are removed up to the first brush. This is a mandatory preventive measure to prevent fungal diseases. In place of the stepson, be sure to leave a stump 3-4 cm long. This minimizes the risk of the crop being damaged by infection.
After 6-8 fruit clusters are formed on a tomato bush, its growth stops. To do this, cut off the shoot located 3 leaves from the uppermost fruit ovary.
Tomato Brandy pink is watered sparingly. To improve air exchange, the top layer of soil must be loosened after irrigation. And to stimulate nutrition of the root system of a vegetable crop, the stem is hilled.
Disease and pest control
Despite the fact that the Brandy pink tomato is characterized by resistance to various diseases, pests and unfavorable climatic conditions, preventive measures are required.
It is recommended to treat tomato bushes against the following common diseases:
- Late blight. To combat this disease, bushes are sprayed with contact and systemic fungicides. Prevention begins from the moment of flowering and continues throughout the growing season. The development of this disease is perfectly prevented by the chemical drug “Fitosporin-M”. You can use a folk remedy - garlic arrow solution (garlic - 50 g, arrows - 100 g, water - 10 l).
- Apex rot. To prevent pathology, foliar feeding of the plant is performed during the growing season using preparations that contain calcium. It is also recommended to mulch the soil with mowed grass.
It is necessary to carry out prevention against such common pests as whiteflies and aphids. For this, folk remedies are often used - tinctures of wormwood, celandine or tobacco. The frequency of treatment is 2 times every 1-2 weeks. Usually three treatments are enough for a season.
Conclusion
Brandy pink tomato is a large-fruited variety characterized by good yield and excellent taste. Despite the fact that the fruits are not intended for long-distance transportation and long-term storage, this variety is very popular among private gardeners. The crop does not require any special care, and ripe tomatoes are very tasty fresh and are suitable for winter preservation.
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