Tomato pink cheeks

Tomato Pink Cheeks has recently appeared on the market, but has already gained popularity due to its stunning taste and large-fruited. Such characteristics surprise even sophisticated gardeners. Fleshy early ripening fruits are not only beautiful in appearance, but also grown without problems in different conditions.

The authors of the variety are breeders from Russia - Sysina E.A. and Potapov Yu.P. The tomato was approved for use in 2003. Pink cheeks are a mid-early variety. Today tomatoes are successfully grown in Ukraine, Russia and in the climatic conditions of sunny Moldova.

The type of growth is determinant. The bush reaches a height of 150 cm if formed in greenhouse conditions, when the growing point is transferred to the lateral shoot. Thus, it is artificially possible to prolong the growth of the plant.

Light green leaves of medium size. The inflorescence is simple. Bookmark the first inflorescence above 8-9 leaves, and subsequent ones appear after 1-2 leaves. Basically, the brush is simple and loose, from 3 to 5 flat-round fruits grow on it. The variety is intended for cultivation in the open field or under a film, with or without a garter.

At the time of immaturity, the fruit has a green skin color. There is a dark green spot at the peduncle. Upon reaching maturity, the fruit acquires a red color. The size of the tomatoes is considered large. The mass of one fruit is about 180-260 g. In shape, it is flat-round, slightly ribbed.

Under a dense and elastic skin, dense and juicy flesh. The skin is not tough, not prone to cracking. There are usually few seeds inside, they are located in 4 chambers.

The tomatoes of the described variety have attractive taste characteristics. These are juicy and unusually fragrant fruits. The acidity is absolutely not felt when tasting the pulp.

The ripening period for tomatoes of the Pink Cheeks variety is early. Fruits of a pinkish or more red hue appear on the plant 110-112 days after germination.

The yield level is high. Ripe tomatoes are harvested at the end of July - August. The weight of the harvested crop depends on the conditions in which the tomato of this variety grew. If the seedlings are planted in a greenhouse, then from one unit it will be possible to get up to 4 kg.

Productivity is achieved through indeterminate cultivation. The lateral shoot increases the growth of the tomato to the height of the trellis (up to 1.5 m).

Sowing time for seedlings is March 20 - April 10. The planting of seedlings in the ground begins in the period from May 15 to June 5.

It is recommended to transplant seedlings into open ground 60-70 days from the appearance of the first shoots.

When transplanting into greenhouse conditions, the transfer process can be carried out in early May. If the transplant is planned in open ground, it is worth waiting for the 20th of May until the threat of sudden frosts recedes. This is followed by a favorable period for a successful landing.

The planting scheme is as follows: 3-4 plants per sq. m plot. The density should not exceed 4-5 plants per sq. m.

Before planting, you need to process the seeds with potassium permanganate. Then it is important to rinse them under running water, and then sprinkle with earth. Such manipulations will temper plants, and in the future they will become more resistant to many diseases.

As soon as sprouts with two leaves hatch, a dive is performed.

It is not necessary to create a high degree of moisture, otherwise it is fraught with the appearance of dark rot on the seedlings.

If excessive stretching of the seedlings is noted, the root system is added as deep as possible during transplantation.

After the sprouts appear, transplantation into soil fertilized with coconut is required.

Containers with seedlings are left in a warm place until the roots grow.

It is recommended to carefully control watering. And in no case pour tomatoes.

Before transplanting into open ground, fertilizing with universal type fertilizers and special nitrogenous substances is shown every 3 weeks. It is forbidden to feed more often, as this will lead to blackening of annual plants in the future.

A week before the transfer of seedlings to open ground, young shoots are hardened on the veranda or balcony. This approach guarantees its survival in outdoor conditions.

The Pink Cheeks variety is resistant to late blight and most diseases. For prophylaxis against pests, an insecticidal preparation suitable for action should be used.

Seedlings of tomato varieties Pink cheeks are planted obliquely to protect the plants from frost and give them the opportunity to grow new roots.

In the cold season, the underground part of the stepchildren will continue to grow. Frozen tomato parts can be easily removed with a knife. After frost, the crop appears 8-12 days later.

In extreme heat, thermophilic tomatoes may not set, and sometimes they even shed the ovaries.

Tomatoes keep their shape perfectly, which is convenient for transportation.

A medium-yielding variety is considered unprofitable for cultivation on an industrial scale. Agricultural machinery costs do not pay off.

Tomatoes on the garden plot are grown for fresh consumption or for the manufacture of a variety of combined preparations and tomato juices. Large fruits are salted in large containers. Banks for this purpose are not suitable containers.

If you carefully and properly care for the Pink Cheeks tomato variety, you can get a rich harvest of fruits of excellent quality and amazing taste.