Tomato "Pink spam": features of the variety, photo, reviews

Tomato is the most popular crop in the vegetable gardens. Annually breeders offer a large selection of plants for those who like to dig in the country. They are trying to bring out the varieties that most fully satisfy the wishes of consumers. Tomato "Pink spam" is a popular and popular variety. He is planted on beds in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus.

Pink tomatoes

Kinds of pink tomatoes are pleasantly pleased not only by decent sizes and yield. Their taste is higher than that of the usual red "brethren". In addition, they are much more useful and able to accumulate more natural antioxidants lycopene and selenium, vitamins: K, PP, A, C, group B, trace elements: potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, organic acids.

Sweet-tasting fruits should be eaten fresh. They are not contraindicated for patients with stomach diseases. Low calorie allows you to include tomatoes in the diet of people with excess weight. The systematic use of pink tomatoes in the form of salad or fresh juice lowers the risk of developing a heart attack, oncology, ischemic heart disease, improves blood circulation.

Proper care and adherence to the technology of growing will ensure the receipt of large (up to a kilogram) of pink giants. Efforts spent in a greenhouse or on a bed, will necessarily pay off. There are a lot of pink varieties, they are all attractive in their own way for growing. In this article the tomato "Pink Spam" is presented: reviews, photos, yields, description of fruits, questions of agrotechnics.

Description

The progenitor of this hybrid of domestic breeding is Bull's Heart. From it, the plant inherited the size and shape of the fruit. It is registered in the All-Russian Register as a sort of tomato "Pink Spam" F-1. Characteristic:

• The originator is Semko-Junior LLC;
• Hybrid by origin;
• Type of development - indeterminate;
• The color of the fruit is pink;
• Yield - up to 25 kg / m ² ;
• Height - 150 cm and above;
• Fruit size - medium;
• Taste qualities - excellent;
• The commodity value is high;
• Maturation - early ripening (90-100 days);
• Use, basically, in a fresh kind.

Most fungal and viral diseases are not terrible for him, but late blight can affect plants. Tomato "Pink spam" is recommended for growing in film greenhouses. In the southern regions of Russia it grows well and fructifies on the open ground. Yields and taste qualities allow us to successfully compete for a place on the garden beds.

Fruit

Tomato "Pink spam" (the photo of the fetus in the section is contained in the article) has large enough even tomatoes. Characteristics of berries:

• The shape is cordate, sometimes rounded;
• Weight on average 150-300 grams, not uncommon and kilogram samples;
• Peel - thin, smooth, resistant to cracking;
• Taste - sweetish;
• Flesh - medium density, tender;
• Color - intense pink;
• Keeping quality is low, although transportation is tolerated well.

Tomatoes are the record holders for sugar content (up to 60%).

Agrotechnics

Pink tomatoes require more attention than ordinary red varieties. They absolutely can not stand the drought, systematic watering is one of the main conditions for a good harvest. Tomato "Pink spam" can be planted in both the greenhouse and in the open ground. Excellent predecessors will be zucchini, cucumbers, parsley, cauliflower, dill. In general, care consists in the usual for the tomato procedures: loosening, weeding, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers, watering.

Two months before planting, seedlings are sowing seeds: usually in early March. In the open ground seedlings can be transferred only after the end of frosts and the establishment of round-the-clock positive temperature. The timing of the landing in the greenhouse depends on the specific climatic conditions. The standard planting scheme is 50X40 cm, with no more than four seedlings planted per square meter.

Each separate bush needs careful formation from an early age. Of great importance is the removal of stepchildren, especially in the case of greenhouse cultivation in confined spaces. The plant uses soil nutrients quite quickly. This requires systematic fertilization. In each period of the development of the bush, the corresponding fertilizing composition is made. Regular watering will help to avoid cracking of the fruit.

Gross variety

The variety is indeterminate (prone to unlimited growth of the main stem), therefore, a garter is always needed. Without support, the bushes will lie on the ground, which will lead to decay of the plant. There are advantages and disadvantages to this feature:

• High growth guarantees a greater number of brushes;
• Has a longer fruiting period;
• It is easier to take care of it (not in a bent position);
• Additional costs are required for supporting equipment;
• Need constant monitoring of stepsons, so they do not overload the barrel.

There is a simple way to stop the "high-altitude" growth of the bush. To do this, pin it at the desired height, remove any excess branches and trunks. Tomato "Pink spam" (reviews of experienced summer residents confirm this) it is better to grow in two stems. The bookmark of the first brush occurs over 8 or 9 leaves, the subsequent - through three sheets. For tall shrubs create the appropriate conditions for lighting, airing. Too high temperature, above 33 ⁰ C during flowering, stops the formation of the ovary.

Pests and diseases

The hybrids of the Solanaceae family are very resistant to pests and diseases, even to such as verticillium wilt. The main threat is late blight, it can provoke the death of up to 65% of the crop. For the prevention of the plant, at least two times spraying with copper-containing fungicides of various grades, for example, "Ridomil" or "Ordan", is treated. In case of detection of the disease, other drugs are used: "Fitosporin" or "Trichodermine".

For the prevention of fungal diseases, remove the lower leaves to the first brush. This procedure is effective after the plants branch out, gain strength and form fruit brushes. Timely processing of fungal diseases will ensure a good harvest of tomato.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of the variety include:

• High yield;
• Friendly tying of fruits;
• Excellent taste qualities;
• Large fruits;
• Resistance to diseases;
• Increased sugar and carotene content;
• Long fruiting (before frost).

How drawbacks note:

• Poor keeping quality;
• Scrupulousness in care;
• Is exposed to late blight;
• Quite expensive seeds (10 pieces cost from $ 0.80 and above).

Like any hybrid variety, "Pink Spam" is not suitable for obtaining seeds. There is no guarantee that the plants grown from "their" seeds will exactly repeat all the characteristics of the original "parent".

Using the "Pink Spam" brand

Tomato, reviews (photos in the text) of summer residents about whom are unanimous, great for eating fresh. Juicy sweet flesh, fine peel is perfect for summer salads. One good tomato is enough to make a decent portion. They are perfectly combined with cheese, olives, fresh bread, garlic, seafood, onions. Of these fruits, a tasty, healthy juice is produced, with a rich content of nutrients.

The tomato "Pink spam" has rather large fruits. They can be used for winter conservation. Only have to try and pick up tomatoes that can fit into the jar. Tasty and very useful pink vegetable enjoys well-deserved attention from amateur gardeners.