- Authors: E. N. Andreeva, S. L. Nazina, M. I. Ushakova, A. N. Andreeva (LLC Selection and seed-growing company "Tomagros")
- Year of approval: 2008
- Category: grade
- Growth type: indeterminate
- Appointment: fresh consumption, for whole fruit preservation
- Ripening period: mid-early
- Ripening time, days: 105-112
- Growing conditions: for film greenhouses
- Bush size: tall
- Bush height, cm: 200
Vegetable culture Cherry pink enchants with its neat appearance and bright color. The tomato feels great not only in the garden, but also at home. Vegetables are grown in flowerpots and pots on wide windowsills, loggias or balconies.
Description of the variety
Tall plants grow up to two meters. Growth type is interdeterminate. The harvested crop is perfect for whole-fruit canning and natural consumption. The size of the leaves is medium, the color is dark green. On one plant, 10 fruitful clusters are formed, sometimes their number is more. Cherry tomatoes hang in a neat cascade. All tomatoes in clusters are the same size and shape.
The main qualities of the fruit
Unripe vegetables are light green, like other varieties. The stalk has a noticeably dark green spot. Ripe fruits turn crimson, bright pink. The color is uniform. Size - small (cherry). Weight ranges from 12 to 23 grams. The shape is round. One cluster can simultaneously grow from 18 to 23 fruits. The delicate and juicy pulp is covered with a glossy and thin rind. Inside there are 2 to 3 seed nests.
Outwardly, tomatoes resemble cherries, which is why the variety got its name.
Taste characteristics
Taste of Cherry pink at altitude. Ripe tomatoes are sweet with pleasant fruity notes. The smell is pleasant and delicious.
Ripening and fruiting
The tomato has medium early ripening periods, which range from 105 to 112 days from the moment of emergence. Harvested from July to September. In warm regions, ripening times are reduced.
Yield
The pink cherry can boast of high productivity. 3.3-3.5 kilograms of vegetables are obtained from a square meter of a plot. Sometimes it turns out to collect up to 4 kilograms. One bush is capable of forming from 1 to 1.5 kg.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
Seedlings are sown for seedlings from the beginning of spring to March 15. When transplanting into the ground, the procedure is performed from May 15 to June 5. The bushes are transplanted to a stationary growing site immediately after 7-8 true leaves and one flowering brush appear on them.
Light and fertile soil is used for germination of seedlings. It is pre-disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate (1%). And also the earth is heated in the oven for half an hour.
The grains are carefully distributed on the surface, sprinkled with fine peat on top. After landing a little rammed. Containers with seedlings are left in the sun, observing a temperature regime of + 22 ... 24 degrees. The container is covered with a film, creating a greenhouse effect. In such conditions, the bushes germinate before germination.
Transplanting to the beds is carried out after the frost recedes. For greenhouses, the appropriate time is mid-May, and for open ground, early summer. A peg is inserted in the center of each hole in order to tie up tall plants afterwards. After transplanting, the holes are irrigated, and the seedling is placed at an angle.
In the first 7 days, tomatoes are not watered. After 3-4 days, the seedlings are carefully tied to the pegs. As soon as the topsoil is dry, the area is watered. Further, irrigation is carried out 2 times a week. To prevent a rough crust from appearing on the surface, the area is loosened.Tomatoes love moisture, but waterlogging should not be allowed, otherwise the fruits will become watery.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener will be able to harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
The maximum planting density is 3-4 bushes per square meter. The recommended layout is 60x50 centimeters.
Growing and care
Growing the cherry pink variety includes the mandatory removal of stepchildren. The procedure is carried out after the 5th inflorescence appears. The top of the stem is pinched around the beginning of August. By this time, 8-9 brushes are already growing on the bush.
The first portion of fertilizer is applied 2-3 weeks after transplanting seedlings. The second and third times the soil is fed when the tomatoes ripen. For the first time, the plantation is fed with manure or herbal infusion. And also the plants are watered with water with the addition of ash (200 grams of ash are used for 10 liters of liquid). Some gardeners fertilize tomatoes with yeast.
In order for the harvest to please, you need to seriously approach the choice of the site. The best predecessors are legumes or cabbage. If peppers, potatoes or eggplants used to grow in the garden, you cannot plant tomatoes. Otherwise, the plants will start to hurt.
Water the bushes about 2 times a week. A lot of water is consumed per plant so that vegetables receive the required amount of moisture. It is also important to feed the root system with nitrogen. As soon as the formation of ovaries begins, the plantation is fed with preparations that are rich in phosphorus.
If the variety does not receive enough moisture, the tomatoes will begin to dry out. The color turns from deep pink to brown. It is especially important to regularly moisturize the plantation in the summer.
A plant needs different micronutrients at each stage of growth. All fertilizers can be divided into two groups: mineral and organic. Folk remedies are often used: iodine, yeast, bird droppings, eggshells.
It is important to observe the rate and period of feeding. This also applies to folk remedies and organic fertilizers.
Disease and pest resistance
The pink cherry boasts a high resistance to late blight.And also the fruits retain their shape remarkably, do not crack. Despite the excellent immunity, it is advisable to observe preventive measures.
