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The peculiarity of pink tomatoes is the beauty of the fruit, large size and excellent taste. And even though they are inferior in yield to red-fruited varieties, these tomatoes are of great value to gourmets. A striking representative of pink hybrids is the Raspberry Ring tomato, characterized by stable productivity.
Characteristics of the bush
Let's start looking at the characteristics and description of the tomato variety Raspberry Ringing from the above-ground part of the crop. The tomato was bred by breeders as a hybrid belonging to the first generation. With seeds, he is not able to pass on parental qualities to his offspring. And tomatoes have them. Compared to the original variety, the Raspberry Zvon hybrid is more resistant to diseases and also produces a larger yield of improved quality fruits. But with increasing advantages, new disadvantages of the tomato appear. A hybrid requires better care than a regular varietal tomato.
According to the structure of the bush, the tomato Raspberry ringing F1 is considered a determinate plant. The above-ground part of the tomato is characterized by limited growth. When the green mass grows to its limit, the bush slows down in development. The plant uses all its accumulated forces to form and ripen fruits. Other characteristics of the above-ground part of a tomato look like this:
- The bush is standard. This group of tomatoes is characterized by an underdeveloped root system.For a vegetable grower, this feature is a problem because it makes care more difficult. The tomato root grows on the sides up to 50 cm in diameter, but it does not go deep, but spreads out on top under a thin layer of soil.
- Standard tomatoes have a compact aerial part. The bush grows strong. Until large fruits form, the plant can do without support, but then it still needs to be provided. Depending on the growing conditions, tomato stems stretch to a height of 55-120 cm.
- There is no foliage density. This indicator is normal for the hybrid. The leaves are the usual tomato green shape. There is no fluffy cover. There is slight wrinkling.
- The first inflorescences are formed above the sixth leaf, and the subsequent ones - every two.
The heaviness of the fruit forces the vegetable grower to tie the stems to the support. Tomato clusters are separately supported with stakes or fixed to a trellis. Periodically, the bush is formed by pinching shoots.
Fruit characteristics
The Raspberry Ring tomato shown in the photo cannot boast of a pink color, and this is true. The color of a fruit that has reached biological maturity corresponds to the name of the variety. However, the presence of pink color is observed during the ripening period of the tomato.
The round-shaped fruits are tied in clusters, each of which contains from 5 to 6 tomatoes. The vegetable boasts a perfectly round shape and smooth walls. Occasionally, shallow dents appear on the walls of the tomato near the stalk. The average weight of the fruit is about 170 g. In good conditions, larger specimens weighing up to 300 g can grow.Taste qualities represent the main value of the fruit. The juicy pulp of the tomato is not very dense and sweet. The aroma contains subtle notes of watermelon.
Breeders recommend growing Raspberry Ring tomatoes commercially for the following reasons:
- unusually beautiful color of the fruit;
- presentation that attracts the buyer;
- tomatoes can be transported;
- The harvest can be stored if necessary.
The hybrid yield is high. From one tomato bush you can get about 5 kg of fruit. In general from 1 m2 beds the yield is 18–20 kg of tomatoes.
Among the huge abundance of tomatoes on the market, Raspberry Jingle immediately catches the eye. The bright color of the fruit stands out sharply among the red tomatoes. Buyers are attracted by the large fruit with perfectly smooth walls.
The quality of the fruit guarantees their excellent taste when preserved, but not all tomatoes are able to fit through the neck of a three-liter jar. Housewives manage to select the smallest specimens for whole-fruit canning. Although there is still one inconvenience that arises here. The thin skin of the fruit can crack during heat treatment. But the skill of the housewives overcame this problem.
In general, tomato is considered a salad type. The fruits can be used to decorate dishes. Overripe tomatoes are used for fruit drinks, pasta, and ketchup.
The video provides an overview of the pink tomato:
Features of agricultural technology
The principle of growing all tomatoes is almost the same, but still each variety has its own needs.We looked at the description, as well as a photo of the Raspberry Ringing tomato, however, this is not the end of our acquaintance with the hybrid. Now let's find out the features of growing crops:
- The taste of the fruit depends on watering. Tomato loves warm water. Regular watering is important. Violation of one of these conditions will lead to the appearance of small fruits. The skin will be rough and tasteless.
- The hybrid reacts to soil acidity. It is advisable to bring this indicator to a neutral level. Violation of acidity will lead to poor yield. Tomato bushes will grow low, and some plants may even die.
- During the entire period of tomato growth, plants constantly require feeding. From organic matter, weak solutions of bird droppings or manure are acceptable. The mass is dissolved in water, and then the bushes are added. Of the minerals, nitrogen is used for young plants, phosphorus and potassium are needed with the appearance of flowers, as well as the ovary.
- According to reviews, the Raspberry Ring tomato shows good results with the open growing method. However, the crop will produce maximum fruit only in a greenhouse.
In the southern regions, tomato seeds can be sown immediately in open ground. This is a big plus, since the vegetable grower gets rid of the worries associated with growing seedlings. Sowing is carried out in early spring. At this time of year in the south the ground is already warm. Crops Raspberry miracle should emerge in early May. Then in June the height of the tomato bushes will reach 50 cm. This requirement is important for a vegetable grower who wants to get a generous harvest of tomatoes from the garden.
Many regions of Russia have a temperate or cold climate. Here, with any method of growing tomatoes, you first need to get good seedlings. Boxes are used for sowing tomato seeds.The use of a greenhouse is allowed. The raspberry jingle is a hybrid. This means that you only have to buy seeds. Typically, such grains have already gone through all stages of processing. The vegetable grower does not need to soak the seeds, pickle them or harden them. To obtain quick shoots, you can germinate tomato seeds under damp gauze.
Tomato grains are sown to a depth of 1 cm. In a greenhouse, the depth can be increased to 2 cm. The boxes are covered with glass or film and placed in a warm place. After all the seeds have germinated, the cover is removed from the boxes. The seedlings are brought out into the light. Usually the best place at home is the windowsill.
When two adult leaves appear on the tomatoes, the plants are picked with a spatula and placed in separate cups. After three days, the first fertilizing is applied. At this stage, plants require nitrogen. Store-bought fertilizer or a light solution of bird droppings will do.
In the video, growing seedlings of the hybrid Raspberry Ringing:
Adult tomato seedlings must be hardened before planting in a permanent place. This procedure takes at least a week. Tomatoes are taken outside into the shade. Once the plants have adapted, they can be exposed to sunlight. The age of seedlings at the time of planting depends on the growing conditions. For greenhouses, the optimal period is 60 days, and for a vegetable garden, a week is added to this indicator. The time for calculating the age of tomato seedlings begins from the moment the grains germinate. Tomato planting scheme Raspberry ringing - 50x70 cm.
Caring for growing tomatoes consists of standard procedures: regular watering, loosening the soil, removing weed, fertilizing.The formation of bushes involves the removal of stepsons and foliage on the lower tier. Raspberry jingle is usually grown in one or two stems.
The resistance of a hybrid to diseases does not mean that you need to forget about prevention. At least the tomato plantings need to be treated against late blight. The easiest option is to buy Bordeaux mixture, make a solution and spray the tomatoes. This kind of prevention should be done especially in hot and humid summers. At this time, an outbreak of late blight on tomatoes is most often observed.
Reviews
Tomatoes with the beautiful name Raspberry Ring and the same enchanting fruits will appeal to any vegetable grower. Even avid gourmets will appreciate the hybrid. As proof, let's read reviews from gardeners about the Raspberry Ring F1 tomato.
