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Gardeners who love the sweet taste of pink tomatoes can be recommended to plant a Pink Passion tomato on their plot. It is resistant to diseases inherent in this crop, and when agrotechnical conditions are created, it brings a bountiful harvest.
Tomato variety Pink Passion can grow under film cover in regions with cool climates and in open beds in the southern regions
History of selection
The variety Dwarf Pink Passion is an American selection, adapted for cultivation in Russia. The tomato appeared as a result of crossing productive varieties (Anna Banana Russian x Roza Vetrov) with the participation of breeders Patrina Nasque-Smol and Linda Black.
In 2015, the tomato was presented to gardeners
Description and characteristics of tomato Gnome Pink Passion
Judging by the description, the gnome tomato variety Pink Passion is a determinate plant 50-80 cm high. The bush is standard, compact, slightly branched.The leaves are large, potato-like, intense green in color. Leaf blades are wrinkled.
The inflorescences are simple, appearing several times on one bush. The flowers are small and yellow. The fruits are heart-shaped and medium in size. The weight of one fruit is 100-150 g, sometimes up to 220 g. The top of the tomatoes is covered with dark pink skin. Inside they have juicy and aromatic pulp. The taste of tomatoes is dominated by sugar and slight sourness.
The skin is thin, but the fruits are characterized by high shelf life and transportability, they can be used for sale
Maturation period
Pink Passion is a mid-season variety. The ripening period from the moment of growing season is 105-115 days. The first tomatoes are picked from the bush in the second half of July.
Tomato fruiting is long-lasting, as tomatoes ripen throughout the season.
Tomato productivity Pink Passion
The variety is considered productive. From one bush, gardeners collect up to 2.5 kg of marketable fruits, but subject to good care. When cultivated in a greenhouse, tomato productivity is much higher.
Disease resistance
Pink passion has good immunity to fungal diseases and is not affected by macrosporiosis. This is evidenced by reviews from summer residents who have already grown this tomato in their gardens. However, during the rainy season, it is necessary to treat the bushes with fungicidal preparations, since high humidity promotes the development of rot on tomatoes.
Growing regions
This tomato variety is common and grows well in all regions of Russia, including Siberia and the Urals, where short and cool summers prevail. Shelter: a greenhouse, greenhouse, film or agrotextile will help protect plantings from frost, strong winds, hail and other weather surprises.
A layer of natural mulch: moss, straw, dry leaves will protect the roots of tomatoes in open ground from unexpected frosts
Purpose and application
Tomatoes Pink Passion are universally used. Fleshy, sweet and juicy fruits are good straight from the garden, as well as in summer and winter salads and juices. In addition, tomatoes are suitable for pickling and salting.
Advantages and disadvantages
Tomatoes have excellent taste and presentation. They withstand storage and transportation over long distances.
Under the right conditions, tomato shows excellent results.
Pros:
- high productivity;
- disease resistance;
- universal use of fruits;
- ease of care;
- adaptability to different weather conditions.
Minuses:
- frequent feeding due to the abundance of flower clusters on the bushes;
- difficulties in purchasing seeds.
Sowing seeds and planting in open ground
Before sowing, the seeds are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate to protect against fungal diseases. Then soak in warm water for at least a day and put in the refrigerator for 48 hours. Periodically, the seed is taken out and sprayed with water, since drying out has a bad effect on germination.
Sowing of prepared seeds is carried out at the end of February or at the beginning of March, using fertile, loose and drained soil. The seed material is distributed along the grooves and sprinkled with a 1 cm thick layer of substrate on top.The seedling box is covered with film to create a greenhouse effect inside, and then placed on the lightest windowsill.
Seedlings are planted in individual pots at the stage of appearance of 4-5 leaves and grown at home until the onset of warm weather.
The planting period for tomatoes is May-June, which depends on the climate of the growing area. The holes are dug at a distance of 40 cm from each other and mineral fertilizers are placed at the bottom of each. The seedlings are placed in a vertical position, the roots are sprinkled with soil, lightly patted with hands and watered well.
Care instructions
Tomatoes are watered as the soil surface dries. To do this, use pre-settled warm water. Watering frequency is once every three days.
Fertilizing is applied during the active growing season, at the stage of flowering and the appearance of the ovary, as well as during the ripening of fruits. Mineral complexes containing phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, bromine and magnesium are used as fertilizers.
Do not forget about regular fertilizing and watering regime
Prevention of diseases and pests
It is necessary to maintain a normal level of humidity and carry out preventive measures against harmful insects. For this purpose, it is recommended to use the drug Fitosporin or a solution of copper sulfate.
Important! In the fight against spider mites, Colorado potato beetles and wireworms, the most effective means are Actellik, Karbofos, Aktara.
Conclusion
The Pink Passion tomato can be grown by both experienced and novice gardeners. The lack of difficulties in planting and care makes the variety in demand.
