Description of the tomato variety Pink King and its characteristics
The description of the variety will help to determine the choice of crop types for planting on your site. "Pink king" refers to large-fruited tomatoes, medium early ripening.
Main characteristics of the variety
Most of all, the gardener is interested in the productivity of the tomato, but you need to know other characteristics. This information will give a general idea of the plant and will help to correctly position it on the site.
Plant:
- Bush: indeterminate.
- Height: 1.5–1.7 m.
- Inflorescence: simple.
- Ripening period: 105-115 days.
Fruit:
- Shape: flat-round.
- Pink colour.
- Mass: 200-300 gr.
- Density: high.
- Taste: without acidity typical for other varieties.
- Transportability: high.
- Shelf life: 2-3 weeks.
Planting and leaving
Tomatoes "Pink Tsar" are planted in greenhouses and open field. A common method of growing seedlings. Seeds are planted 2 months before planting in a permanent place. In the phase of appearance of 2 true leaves, it is dived. Sitting in separate pots will help the seedlings grow stronger.
Hardening the plants will reduce the stress they receive when replanting. This must be done 10 days in advance. Take seedlings outside, starting at 20 minutes and ending with the whole day.
Proper care and proper bush formation will help to get a good harvest from a plant. A large number of stepchildren weakens the plant, and the fruits will be smaller.
The best result is achieved when the plant is formed with 1–2 stems. A garter to the supports is required. To increase productivity, you can remove the growth point.
Top dressing is carried out using complex fertilizers. At least 2 times per season. During flowering and active maturation.
1 m2 3–4 plants are planted. It is imperative to remove weeds, huddle and loosen the ground.
Harvest volume and application
Reviews of summer residents and a description of the Pink Tsar tomatoes promise a good result in terms of fruit volume. The yield of 1 plant is 1.8 kg, and 1 m2 about 8 kg.
Tomatoes are used for making fresh salads. They are not suitable for canning whole fruits due to their large size. But they are often used for juicing. Tomato paste, sauces and ketchups do not lose their taste and color if the fruits of this variety are used in their preparation.
Disease susceptibility
The species is resistant to verticillosis. And against other pathogens, it is recommended to apply timely preventive methods.
Of the insect pests, only the Colorado potato beetle is dangerous. Every gardener knows the methods of dealing with it. Chemical treatment or manual assembly.
Positive and negative sides of the variety
The ranking of characteristics, for positive and negative, helps the gardener make the final decision about whether to grow a certain type of tomato on the site.
Pros:
- Unpretentiousness.
- Productivity.
- Transportability and good shelf life.
- Preservation of the presentation.
- The fruit does not crack.
Minuses:
- Mandatory plant formation.
- Susceptible to many diseases.
Opinions of summer residents regarding the Pink Tsar tomatoes
How to grow a crop, form plants correctly, fertilize and care for them, these questions concern both beginners and more experienced gardeners. This information can be found by reviewing the reviews.
- Elena. The king among large-fruited tomatoes. Arranges harvests and fruit taste. Of the minuses, it is often necessary to process phytophthora, the fruits below are not smooth.
Tomato lovers plant large-fruited varieties on the site in order to consume them in large quantities fresh. And the pink color of the fruit gives any salad a special look.
