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Pink Tsar tomatoes are a productive variety that ripens in the middle period. Tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption or processing. The large fruits are pink in color and have an excellent taste. The variety is suitable for growing tomatoes in open areas, in greenhouse and greenhouse conditions.
Character traits
Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Pink Tsar:
- indeterminate type;
- mid-early ripening of tomatoes;
- after seed germination, harvesting occurs in 108-113 days;
- bush height up to 1.8 m;
Features of the fruit:
- round shape;
- raspberry color of tomatoes;
- average weight of tomatoes 250-300 g;
- fleshy sugary pulp;
- high taste qualities;
- excellent presentation.
The productivity of the Pink Tsar variety is up to 7 kg per 1 sq. m of plantings. When ripe on the bushes, the fruits do not crack. It is allowed to collect tomatoes at the stage of technical maturity. Tomatoes are stored for a long time, ripen at room temperature, and can withstand long-term transportation.
According to reviews and photos, the Pink Tsar tomato has a salad purpose; the fruits are added to cold and hot dishes. In home canning, tomatoes are used to obtain juice, puree, and paste.It is possible to preserve it in pieces, add it to lecho and other homemade preparations.
Obtaining seedlings
To get a good harvest, Pink Tsar tomatoes are best grown in seedlings. Seeds are planted at home, and when the tomato seedlings grow, they are transferred to a permanent place. Seedlings require certain conditions, including temperature, humidity and light.
Planting seeds
Pink Tsar tomato seeds are prepared for planting in March. Pre-planting material is soaked in salted water. If tomato grains are on the surface, they are discarded.
The remaining seeds are wrapped in several layers of gauze, which is placed for 30 minutes in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Then the fabric is washed with running water and left for a day. As the material dries, moisten it with warm water.
It is convenient to plant tomato seeds in peat tablets. Then there is no picking, which is stressful for the plants. Using separate 0.5 liter cups will help to avoid transplantation. Place 2-3 grains in each container. In the future, you need to leave the strongest plant.
Moist soil is poured into the containers. It is first kept for 1-2 months in the refrigerator or processed in a water bath. Tomato seeds are placed every 2 cm, and black soil or peat is poured on top with a layer of 1 cm.
The container must be covered with polyethylene or glass to obtain a greenhouse effect. Shoots appear faster when the containers are in a warm and dark place.
Conditions for seedlings
The emerging tomato seedlings are moved to the window or provided with lighting for the plantings.During short daylight hours, phytolamps are installed at a distance of 30 cm from the seedlings. The plantings are provided with continuous lighting for 12 hours.
The temperature in the room where the Pink Tsar tomatoes are located should be:
- during the daytime from 21 to 25°C;
- at night from 15 to 18°C.
It is important to avoid serious temperature changes. The room is regularly ventilated, but the tomatoes should not be affected by drafts.
Water the tomatoes 1-2 times a week when the soil begins to dry out. The soil is sprayed with warm, settled water from a spray bottle.
When the plants have 2 leaves, they are planted in larger containers. For picking tomatoes, prepare the same soil as for planting seeds.
Before moving to a permanent place, tomatoes need to be hardened so that they quickly adapt to natural conditions. First, open the window in the room where the tomatoes are located. Then they are moved to a glazed balcony or loggia.
Planting tomatoes
The readiness of Pink Tsar tomatoes for planting in the ground is indicated by their height of 25 cm and the presence of 6 full leaves. In May, the soil and air warm up enough to plant plants.
Tomatoes grow better after beets, carrots, cucumbers, onions, pumpkins and legumes. If the predecessors are potatoes, tomatoes, peppers or eggplants, then it is better to choose another place. Crops are characterized by common diseases and pests.
The place for planting tomatoes is prepared in the fall. The soil is dug up, fertilized with 200 g of wood ash and 6 kg of compost per 1 sq. m. In the greenhouse, the top soil layer is first replaced, where pest larvae and tomato disease spores overwinter.
In spring, the soil is loosened and planting holes are made. Leave 40 cm between tomatoes.When planting in rows, make a gap of 60 cm.
The plants are placed in the hole, the roots are covered with soil and watered. It is better to tie tomatoes to a support. Over the next 10-14 days, no moisture or fertilizing is added to allow the plants to adapt to the new conditions.
Variety care
Tomatoes are cared for by watering and fertilizing. According to its characteristics and description, the Pink Tsar tomato variety belongs to tall plants. To prevent the bush from growing and losing productivity, it is pruned. Tomatoes are formed into 2 stems. Excess shoots are eliminated before they grow to 5 cm. Be sure to tie the bushes to a support.
Watering plants
When watering tomatoes, take into account what stage of development they are at. Tomatoes are watered every 4 days before the buds appear. For each bush, 2 liters of warmed, settled water is enough.
When flowering and ovary formation, Pink Tsar tomatoes need more water. It is applied weekly, and 5 liters of water are used per plant.
Mulching with straw or humus helps keep the soil moist. The mulch layer is 5-10 cm.
Feeding tomatoes
According to reviews, yields and photos, Pink Tsar tomatoes respond well to fertilization. Tomatoes are fed with organic or mineral substances. It is best to alternate several types of fertilizing. Fertilizer application is necessary before flowering, when the ovaries appear and fruiting of tomatoes.
For the first treatment, prepare mullein diluted with water 1:10.0.5 liters of fertilizer is poured under each tomato bush. In the future, it is better to refuse such feeding, since mullein contains nitrogen. With an excess of nitrogen, green mass is actively formed to the detriment of fruiting of tomatoes.
For 10 liters of water, 30 g of superphosphate and potassium sulfate are required. The fertilizer is poured under the root, being careful not to touch the leaves and stems of the tomatoes. An effective folk remedy is wood ash; it is added to the water a couple of days before watering or embedded in the soil.
Protection from diseases
If agricultural practices are not followed, Pink Tsar tomatoes become susceptible to diseases. Proper watering, removing excess tops, and ventilating the greenhouse help to avoid their spread.
The drugs Fitosporin, Zaslon, etc. are effective against diseases. To prevent planting tomatoes, they are sprayed with onion or garlic infusion.
Reviews from gardeners
Conclusion
The Pink Tsar variety is grown for its tasty large fruits. Tomatoes are provided with care, which consists of watering, fertilizing and bush formation. The fruits can withstand long-term transportation, which is why the variety is chosen for growing for sale.
