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The peculiarity of pink tomatoes is the beauty of the fruit, large size and excellent taste. And even if they are inferior in yield to red-fruited varieties, these tomatoes are of great value for gourmets. A striking representative of pink hybrids is the Raspberry Jingle tomato, which is characterized by a stable yield.
Bush characteristic
We will begin to consider the characteristics and description of the tomato variety Raspberry Ringing from the aboveground part of the culture. The tomato was bred by breeders as a hybrid belonging to the first generation. By seeds, he is not able to pass on parental qualities to his offspring. And the tomato has them. Compared to the original variety, the Raspberry Jingle hybrid is more resistant to disease, and also yields a larger yield of improved fruit quality. But with the increase in the advantages, new disadvantages of the tomato appear. The hybrid requires better care than the regular varietal tomato.
According to the structure of the bush tomato Raspberry ringing F1 is considered a determinant plant. The aerial part of the tomato is characterized by limited growth. When the green mass grows to its limit, the bush slows down in development. The plant lets all the accumulated forces into the formation and ripening of fruits. Other characteristics of the aerial part of the tomato look like this:
- The bush is a standard bush. This group of tomatoes is characterized by an underdeveloped root system. For a vegetable grower, such a feature is a problem due to the complication of care. The tomato root grows on the sides up to 50 cm in diameter, but it does not go deep, but spreads out from above under a thin layer of soil.
- In standard tomatoes, the aerial part is compact. The bush grows strong. Before the formation of large fruits, the plant is able to do without a support, but then it still needs to be placed. Depending on the growing conditions, tomato stalks are extended to a height of 55-120 cm.
- There is no foliage thickening. This indicator is normal for the hybrid. The leaves are ordinary tomato green in shape. There is no fluffy cover. There is slight wrinkling.
- The first inflorescences form above the sixth leaf, and the next ones every two.
The severity of the fruit forces the grower to engage in tying the stems to the support. Tomato brushes are separately propped up with stakes or fixed to a trellis. Periodically, the bush is formed by pinching the shoots.
Fruit characteristics
The Raspberry Jingle tomato shown in the photo cannot boast of a pink color, and it is. The color of the fruit that has reached biological maturity corresponds to the name of the variety. However, the presence of a pink color is observed during the ripening period of the tomato.
Round-shaped fruits are tied with tassels, each of which has from 5 to 6 tomatoes. The vegetable boasts a perfectly round shape and smooth walls. Occasionally, shallow dents appear on the walls of a tomato near the stalk. The average weight of the fruit is about 170 g. In good conditions, larger specimens weighing up to 300 g can grow. Taste is the main value of the fruit. The juicy pulp of a tomato is not very dense and sweet. The aroma contains subtle notes of watermelon.
Breeders recommend commercial cultivation of Raspberry Chink tomatoes for the following reasons:
- unusually beautiful color of the fruit;
- the presentation that attracts the buyer;
- tomatoes lend themselves to transportation;
- the crop can be stored if necessary.
The yield indicator of the hybrid is high.From one tomato bush, you can get about 5 kg of fruits. In general, from 1 m2 beds yield 18–20 kg of tomato.
In the midst of the vast abundance of tomatoes on the market, the Raspberry Chime is immediately striking. The bright color of the fruit stands out sharply between the red tomatoes. Buyers are attracted by a large fruit with perfectly smooth walls.
The quality of the fruits guarantees their excellent taste in conservation, but not all tomatoes are able to pass through the neck of a three-liter jar. Housewives manage to choose the smallest specimens for whole-fruit canning. However, one more inconvenience arises here. The thin skin of the fruit can crack during heat treatment. But the skill of the hostesses overcame this problem as well.
In general, the tomato is considered a salad direction. The fruits can be used to decorate dishes. Overripe tomatoes are used for fruit drinks, pasta, and ketchup.
The video provides an overview of the pink tomato:
Features of agricultural technology
The principle of growing all tomatoes is almost the same, but still each variety has its own needs. We reviewed the description, as well as a photo of the Raspberry Chime tomato, however, this is not the end of our acquaintance with the hybrid. Now let's find out the features of growing a crop:
- The palatability of the fruit depends on watering. The tomato loves warm water. Regular watering is important. Violation of one of these conditions will lead to the appearance of small fruits. The skin will be rough and tasteless.
- The hybrid reacts to the acidity of the soil. It is advisable to bring this indicator to a neutral level. Violation of acidity will lead to poor yields. Tomato bushes will grow low, and some of the plants may even die.
- During the entire period of tomato growth, plants constantly require feeding. From organic matter, weak solutions of poultry manure or manure are acceptable. The mass is dissolved in water, and then the bushes are added. Of the minerals, nitrogen is used for young plants, phosphorus and potassium are needed with the appearance of flowers, as well as an ovary.
- According to reviews, the Raspberry Chink tomato shows good results with an open growing method. However, the maximum culture will yield fruits only in the greenhouse.
In the southern regions, tomato seeds can be sown directly in open ground. This is a big plus, since the vegetable grower gets rid of the worries associated with growing seedlings. Sowing is carried out in early spring. At this time of the year, the soil in the south is already warm. Crops Raspberry miracle should rise in early May. Then, in June, the height of tomato bushes will reach 50 cm. This requirement is important for a vegetable grower who wants to get a generous crop of tomato from the garden.
In many regions of Russia, there is a temperate or cold climate. Here, with any method of growing a tomato, you first need to get good seedlings. For sowing tomato seeds, boxes are used. The use of a greenhouse is allowed. Raspberry Jingle is a hybrid. This means that you only have to buy seeds. Usually, such grains have already passed all stages of processing. The vegetable grower does not need to soak the seeds, dressing and hardening. For quick shoots, you can germinate tomato grains under damp gauze.
Sowing tomato seeds is carried out to a depth of 1 cm. In a greenhouse, the depth can be increased to 2 cm. The boxes are covered with glass or foil and put in a warm place. After all the seeds have germinated, the shelter is removed from the boxes. Seedlings are brought into the light. The windowsill is usually the best place to be at home.
When two adult leaves appear on the tomatoes, the plants are dived with a spatula and seated in separate cups. After three days, the first feeding is applied. Plants require nitrogen at this stage.Store-bought fertilizer or a light solution of poultry droppings will do.
In the video, growing seedlings of a hybrid Raspberry ringing:
Adult tomato seedlings must be hardened before planting in a permanent place. This procedure takes at least a week. Tomatoes are taken out into the shade. Once the plants have adapted, they can be exposed to sunlight. The age of the seedlings at the time of planting depends on the growing conditions. For greenhouses, the optimal period is 60 days, and a week is added to this indicator for the garden. The timing of the age of tomato seedlings begins from the moment the seeds germinate. Planting scheme for a tomato Raspberry ringing - 50x70 cm.
Caring for growing tomatoes consists of standard procedures: regular watering, loosening the soil, removing weeds, feeding. The formation of bushes involves the removal of stepchildren and foliage on the lower tier. Raspberry ringing is usually grown in one or two stems.
The resistance of a hybrid to disease does not mean that one should forget about prevention. At least from phytophthora, tomato plantings need to be processed. The easiest option is to buy Bordeaux liquid, make a solution and spray the tomatoes. Especially such prevention should be done in hot and damp summer. At this time, an outbreak of late blight is most often observed on tomatoes.
Testimonials
Tomatoes with the beautiful name Raspberry Chime and the same enchanting fruits will appeal to any vegetable grower. Even avid gourmets will appreciate the hybrid with dignity. As proof, let's read about the F1 Raspberry Chime tomato reviews from gardeners.
