A large number of vegetable growers prefer to grow crops such as tomatoes in their plots. Thanks to the breeding work of scientists, every year the number of new high-yielding varieties only increases. More recently, the tomato "pink cheeks," which gardeners sometimes call "thick" or "red cheeks," was bred. For a fairly short period of time, the variety has won recognition among gardeners. Especially the pink cheeks will appeal to those consumers who value dense and fleshy fruits. However, in order to achieve the effect of meatiness, the grower needs to know about the features of this species. Today we have prepared for you material in which we will present a characteristic and description of the tomato variety "pink cheeks".
Making tomato
This variety appeared thanks to Russian breeders. Scientists at the Manul seed company in 2002 created a new unique variety of pink cheeks tomatoes. It was entered in the State Register in 2003 and recommended for cultivation in closed ground (allowed in open ground) in the Moscow Region, the middle lane, and the southern regions of Russia. It is believed that it is under the film shelters that he will show a higher yield. Also, tomatoes are grown in Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Ukraine. According to reviews, the tomato "pink cheeks" can replace the varieties related to it - "Volgograd" and "Ianu".
Grade description
"Pink cheeks" is a mid-early variety; about 115 days elapse from planting to fruit ripening. The plant is determinant, its height reaches 70-90 cm. Bushes are not standard. When growing, it is recommended to artificially increase the height of the bushes, for this it is necessary to transfer the growth point to the lateral stem, which, in turn, will significantly increase productivity. Such a bush formation justifies itself only when grown in greenhouse conditions and if there is enough light and heat.
According to the description, the tomato "pink cheeks" bushes have good growth power and, despite the fact that they are determinant (with limited growth), occupy a large area.
The leaves of the plant are medium sized, light green in color. Inflorescences most often represent a simple brush, occasionally combined options can also be found. The brush in tomatoes is often loose and usually consists of 3-5 fruits. The bookmark of the first brush is usually tied over 6-8 sheets, subsequent ones - one after another or through one sheet.
Tomato "pink cheeks": characteristic
As we have already said, this variety is mid-season. Its yield from 1 m 2 is approximately 5.5 kg. Perhaps, someone will find such a small amount of yield, but high taste characteristics completely compensate for this indicator.
The tomato is not hybrid, and therefore does not have F1 hybrids of the same name. The variety is quite resistant to some nightshade diseases: fusarium, alternariosis, verticillin wilt. In addition, the plant can easily recover from spring back frosts. Even slightly bushes frosted on top, due to their powerful strength and development of stepchildren, are able to quickly restore their strength and give a good harvest until the end of the season.
Fruit characterization
Vegetable growers appreciate this variety of tomatoes for their unusual taste, juiciness, meatiness. Fruits, judging by the description of the variety, tomato "pink cheeks" have certain characteristics:
- Tomatoes have a traditional flat round shape with a slightly pronounced ribbing.
- After the tomato reaches maturity, the color of the fruit begins to change from dark green to bright pink, and sometimes to raspberry.
- Tomatoes have a dense, but at the same time fleshy, juicy flesh, medium-density peel, the number of seed chambers should not be less than four.
- A distinctive feature is that the fruits are equal in size, they are quite large, the average weight of one is about 300 g.
- Tomato "pink cheeks" are distinguished by high taste characteristics, however, it should be noted that growing in adverse conditions can affect both the appearance of tomatoes and their taste.
- The purpose of this variety is universal: they are salted, used in salads, make excellent tomato juice, pasta. For salting, it is best to use various containers in the form of pots, barrels, buckets, because due to the large size the fruits do not fit in a jar.
Among the features of a tomato can be noted that, despite their large size, they are well transported and well stored. For this reason, they can be recommended for farmers to grow.
Advantages
According to reviews, the tomato variety "pink cheeks" has a number of advantages. These include:
- lack of cracking;
- rich taste;
- the ability to collect your own seeds for planting;
- large-fruited;
- resistance to diseases (manages to give a good crop before late blight);
- universality in use;
- good transportability and keeping quality;
- excellent yield.
According to reviews of vegetable growers, there are simply no shortcomings in this variety. In their opinion, tomato "pink cheeks" should be allocated a place on the site for growing in a greenhouse. Strict observance of the rules of traditional agricultural technology, care and maintenance - all this will allow you to get high yields of tomatoes.
Tips
It so happens that gardeners (most often beginners) say that the variety did not live up to expectations. This can happen for a number of reasons, for example, when buying low-quality seeds, errors in cultivation or defective care.
In order to exclude the first reason, buy seeds only from trusted sellers, and best of all - in specialized stores. Seeds must be in the original packaging of the manufacturer, breeder, originator. As for the tomato "pink cheeks", you should know that the company "Manul" acts as the latter. The reputation of this company is quite high; professionalism is indicated by the fact that it has been working on the market for more than 20 years and offers author seeds for purchase.
Growing
In order to grow a tomato of this variety, you do not need any special knowledge. It is not difficult to grow them: they quickly get tied and keep up, and, moreover, they do not require daily close attention of the vegetable grower.
Seedlings should be sown from March 1 to 10. For this purpose, it is best to use pots measuring 10 x 10 cm, which are filled with a nutrient mixture. At the time of planting under film shelters or in open ground, seedlings should be at least 55-60 days. During this period, fertilizing with complex fertilizers should be carried out at least 2-3 times. After 1-2 full leaflets appear on the sprouts, it is necessary to dive.
Seat selection
In open ground seedlings of "pink cheeks" should be planted in the second half of May. Please note: a week before planting, it should begin to temper. To do this, they take her out for several minutes to the street, gradually increasing the time.
The landing site must be chosen sunny, sheltered from the winds. Loam is the best soil for tomatoes. Between plants and rows it is required to leave a distance of at least 50 cm. Under the film shelter, seedlings can be planted already in early May. The main care is mineral fertilizing, timely watering, loosening the soil and weeding. When growing, you can tie plants, but you can do without it.
As for diseases and pests, such adversities with this variety of tomato are extremely rare. And in order to prevent the attack of various pests on your site, use special insecticidal drugs.
Reviews about tomato "pink cheeks"
Vegetable growers who grew tomatoes of this variety on their site leave positive reviews. It is noted that the seedlings are quite frost-resistant and even after two spring return frosts completely departed, while giving a lot of stepsons. In addition, they note friendly ripening, a sweet and sour taste, fleshy, very juicy fruits. If you follow the recommendations of experienced gardeners and observe agricultural technology, the tomato "pink cheeks" will provide the fruits of the owners for personal consumption and for sale.
Some vegetable growers planted tomatoes in open ground, while they did not form any bushes. And they grew quite high (up to sixty centimeters), spreading. The first brush, unlike the indices, is laid much earlier, because the first tomatoes can be obtained earlier.
Many gardeners say that they grow tomatoes for several years. They really like their appearance: they are even, large, unusually beautiful. Consumers celebrate their high palatability. Many gardeners collect their own seeds for planting next year. Vegetable growers note that they do not use top dressing on Kuban land, but at the same time they always have high yields.