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In the cool regions of Russia, tomatoes of Asian selection are popular, in particular, the Chinese pink tomato belongs to them. Increased interest in it is due to its resistance to cold climates and ease of care.
History of selection
There is no information about how the variety appeared and who its originator is. Moreover, the Chinese pink tomato is not even approved for use by the State Variety Commission of the Russian Federation. But true connoisseurs of the variety can purchase seed material from the Seeds of Altai and Sedek company.
After watering the tomatoes, the soil must be loosened
Description and characteristics of the Chinese pink tomato variety
The bushes are identerminate, with a height of 1.5 to 1.8 m. The average fruit weight is 300-500 g. Individual tomatoes reach 700 g. The leaves are medium in size, with characteristic features for tomatoes. The foliage of the bushes is average.
Tomatoes ripen in clusters of 3-4 fruits. The color of the tomatoes is pink, the flesh has a pinkish tint, without a green spot at the stalk.When unripe, the color is light green. The shape is flat-round. The pulp is fleshy, dense and at the same time tender, with a high content of juice. The taste is sweet, but without a characteristic tomato aroma, the peel is smooth. Seed pods from two to four pieces.
Maturation period
Tomatoes are early ripening, ripen 93-100 days after sowing the seeds. In warm regions, the first fruits appear in late June or early July.
Chinese pink tomato yield
The productivity of the variety is high. In open ground, up to 15 kg are collected from 1 square meter. When grown under film cover, the yield reaches 20 kg.
Up to 10 kg of Chinese pink tomatoes are harvested from one bush
Resistance to adverse factors
The main distinguishing feature of the Chinese pink tomato is its high resistance to temperature changes. Tomatoes easily tolerate short-term frosts.
Growing regions
In warm regions of the country, tomatoes are grown without any shelter in open ground. Growing under film is recommended in Siberia and the Central regions.
Purpose and application
Tomatoes of the Chinese pink variety are universal. Suitable for fresh consumption, for salads and canning. Due to their meatiness, tomatoes are suitable for processing into juices, pastes, and ketchups.
Advantages and disadvantages
The variety is characterized by stable yield. But this is not his only advantage.
To prevent weeds and insects from harming tomatoes, it is recommended to lay sawdust or straw along the beds
Pros:
- almost complete lack of sensitivity to temperature changes;
- early ripeness;
- transportability;
- excellent keeping quality, which is rare in large tomatoes;
- You can grow tomatoes yourself;
- possibility of ripening after removal from the bushes;
- a large number of seeds in the fruits.
Minuses:
- needs shaping, tying and pinching.
Sowing seeds and planting in open ground
Seed material is sown from late February to early April. It all depends on when it can be planted in open ground and how early the gardener wants to get the harvest. Although the early shoots will have to be supplemented with light, otherwise they will stretch out greatly.
After sowing the seeds, it is recommended to mulch the soil with peat. The seeds are deepened into the ground no more than 1 cm. It is better to water through a strainer and be sure to cover with film.
Keep the container with seeds in a warm place where the temperature does not drop below +25 °C
As soon as the first shoots appear, the film is removed. The containers are sent to a place where there is a lot of light and the temperature is not higher than +15-17 OFrom approximately 5-7 days. After which the temperature is raised to +22 °C. Picking is carried out after the appearance of 1-2 sheets.
The transplant to a permanent place is done on days 60-65. At least six leaves and one flower cluster should form on the bush. The schedule for dates is as follows:
- in open ground around the beginning of June;
- under film - in mid-May.
Planting pattern - 70x40 or 50 cm. There should be no more than two bushes per 1 square meter.
Cultivation in a greenhouse is allowed. In this case, as soon as the plant reaches the ceiling, it is immediately pinched.
In order not to remove the skin, the leaves are torn off sideways, not downwards.
Care instructions
The Chinese pink tomato is recommended for growing in open ground or under film cover. Due to its large size, it is usually not grown in greenhouses and greenhouses.
The central shoot requires a garter, otherwise the stem will break under the weight of the tomatoes.
The variety loves the sun, so the bushes should be planted in areas with good lighting. It is important to hill up the beds and remove weeds in a timely manner.
To obtain a large harvest, the land is prepared in the fall. It is dug up and mixed with humus to increase fertility. Tomato responds well to fertilization.
During the period when flowering and ovary begin, it is recommended to add a mixture of superphosphate and mullein. The composition is mixed with water in a ratio of 1:10 and the bushes are watered.
If tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse, it is recommended to apply potassium preparations during the growing season.
Tomatoes do not require abundant watering. Until the ovaries appear, you need no more than 3 liters per bush per week. After the fruits appear, if the air temperature rises significantly, then the amount of water is increased.
When the bush is formed into one stem, the fruits increase in size
Disease and pest control
The Chinese pink tomato is resistant to fusarium and most diseases characteristic of tomatoes.
Chemicals are used extremely rarely, only if there are signs of fungal diseases.The main thing to remember is that at the stage when the first fruits have already appeared, fungicides cannot be used so that harmful substances do not accumulate in the tissues of the tomatoes.
To prevent tomatoes from getting sick, we must not forget about crop rotation; it is important not to plant the same crop in the same place year after year. It is necessary to alternate preventive drugs so that plants do not become accustomed to a certain group of compounds.
Conclusion
The Chinese pink tomato gained its popularity in Russia for its unpretentiousness to the weather and its large fruit. The variety is early ripening and produces a harvest in literally 100 days of cultivation. In addition, tomatoes are stored for a long time without losing their taste.
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