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Pink tomato varieties are always in great demand among gardeners and large farmers due to their fleshy juicy structure and sweet taste. Hybrid tomato pink spam is especially popular among consumers.
The basis for breeding an early-ripening hybrid was the long-known and popular variety Bull's Heart, which resembles Pink Spam in the size and color of the fruit.
Features of the variety
The description of the Pink Spam variety characterizes it as indeterminate, giving rich yields in the greenhouse and in open beds - up to 25 kg can be obtained from each square meter, for comparison - the Bull's Heart variety gives about 3.5 kg. Although in the southern regions the tomato grows well outdoors as a hybrid variety, it is better adapted to greenhouse conditions. The height of the bushes reaches one and a half meters, the top of the shoot must be pinched. The leaves of tomatoes are medium-sized, simple. The bush is formed into one or two stems, the rest of the shoots are removed.
The beautiful heart-shaped fruits of tomatoes of a rich pink color, brighter than that of the old variety, have a smooth thin skin that is not prone to cracking. The Pink Spam variety, according to reviews, has good transportability, but does not withstand long storage. The fruits are multi-chambered, in ripe form they can weigh up to 200 g. The excellent taste of tomatoes allows them to be used fresh and in homemade preparations.
The advantages of tomato
Among the benefits of tomato Pink spam f1 reviews note:
- high stable yields;
- much earlier ripening than that of the old variety - about 100 days from the moment of germination;
- long-term fruiting - it lasts from June until the very frost;
- a significant percentage of fruit set - each ovary forms up to several tomatoes;
- firm skin without cracking;
- pleasant sweet taste;
- fast ripening of tomatoes at home;
- rich composition of trace elements;
- good resistance to viral and fungal diseases.
Some disadvantages of tomato Pink f1 spam do not detract from its merits at all. These include:
- lack of high keeping quality;
- the need to tie up tall bushes;
- more complex agricultural techniques;
- low immunity against late blight.
Seedling preparation
The development of the tomato and its fruiting depend on the growing conditions. It is most convenient to grow this hybrid variety in seedlings.
Seed treatment
Planting seeds for seedlings should be done two months before transplanting into the ground. This period usually falls in mid or late March, depending on the type of region. However, the seeds of the hybrid should be treated first:
- stand for half an hour in a weak solution of potassium permanganate;
- rinse with water;
- put to accelerate growth for an hour in a stimulant - it can be prepared from a teaspoon of honey and a glass of water;
- spread out on paper to dry.
Soil composition
In order for the pink spam tomato seedlings to be of high quality, reviews are advised to ensure the correct composition of the soil. It can be purchased at the store, but it is best to take the land from the plot on which the tomato will grow, and prepare the substrate on its basis:
- the mixture should contain equal amounts of peat, sand and garden soil;
- adding a small amount of wood ash will reduce acidity and disinfect the soil;
- additionally, you can disinfect the substrate with potassium permanganate.
Sowing seeds
Dried tomato seeds must be placed on the surface of the substrate and sprinkled with a centimeter layer of soil. After that, the boxes with crops are covered with transparent film or glass and placed in a warm place. The germination of seeds of a hybrid variety depends on their freshness, which must be taken into account when buying.
When the first tomato seedlings appear Pink spam, reviews from the photo show that the transparent coating must be removed and the boxes with tomato seedlings must be placed in a sufficiently lit place, but without direct sunlight. The most comfortable temperature for seedling growth is +23 degrees. From time to time, the soil must be carefully moistened with a spray bottle, avoiding drops of water from falling on the still delicate leaves of tomatoes.
Seedling care
Two leaves that appear on the sprouts are the signal for the beginning of the pick of the hybrid. Plants can be planted in peat pots. They are convenient in that they can then be immediately planted in the ground along with the bushes.
Watering the tomatoes should be regular, as the soil dries. It needs to be produced only at the root. The sprouts also require regular feeding. The first time tomato Pink spam characteristic and description of the variety is recommended to feed in 1-2 weeks after transplanting, and then provide additional nutrition approximately every two weeks.
Half a month before transplanting into open ground, it is necessary to start hardening the bushes, taking them out into fresh air. The aging time of tomatoes should be gradually increased, starting from 10-20 minutes. When the night frosts are over, you can leave the seedlings outside overnight. Gradually, you need to accustom the tomato bushes to direct sunlight. Around the 20th of May or a little later, if the danger of night frosts has passed, seedlings of pink spam tomatoes can be transplanted into a greenhouse or into open ground. It all depends on the weather conditions.
Agrotechnical measures
In order for the hybrid bushes to develop intensively, receiving sufficient lighting and good air permeability, the 60x60 pattern will be optimal for planting.
Planting bushes in the beds
Tomato beds should be prepared already in the fall - dug up and fertilized with manure. Tomatoes Pink spam likes light loamy or sandy soils with low acidity. For planting tomatoes, it is better to choose a site in the southern part of the garden. Crops such as potatoes or eggplants are not suitable as precursors for tomato beds, as they are prone to the same diseases. As the reviews and photos show, tomatoes Pink spam f1 feel comfortable in the beds where onions or cabbage grew.
Organization of tomato care
In the future, caring for a hybrid is to create optimal conditions for its development:
- watering the bushes is best done in the early morning or evening after sunset;
- the optimal watering regime is twice a week, at the root;
- mulching the beds will help retain moisture;
- regular loosening and weeding of tomatoes will help ensure free access of oxygen to the roots of tomatoes;
- for a more intensive branching of the roots, the bushes must be spud;
- half a month after transplanting tomatoes into the beds, it is necessary to start feeding with mineral and organic substances - it is better to produce them during or after watering;
- the top of the main shoot of the Pink Spam variety must be pinched to limit its growth;
- the second stem is formed from the stepson under the lower ovary;
- the bushes must be tied up, otherwise they will not support the weight of the fruit.
Despite its resistance to pests, tomato pink spam must be treated with copper-containing preparations on time.They will protect tomatoes from late blight. For its prevention:
- waterlogging of the soil should not be allowed;
- it is necessary to air the greenhouse on time;
- avoid thickening of the bushes.
Bright hybrid
Thanks to the tireless work of breeders, new varieties of tomatoes are created not only with various sizes and shapes, but also in color. Among them, the Orange spam tomato stands out, reviews of summer residents testify to its early fruiting and excellent taste. Its indeterminate, tall bushes require support and a garter.
They give the first harvest within 3-3.5 months after germination. The hybrid variety is used for protected ground, but grows well in open beds. It is characterized by high resistance against viral and bacterial diseases of tomatoes. At the stage of maturity:
- juicy, fleshy tomatoes acquire a golden orange color and a very pleasant taste;
- each brush forms 6 tomatoes weighing up to 180 g, which are distinguished by their excellent presentation;
- the yield of tomatoes is up to 20 kg / sq. m.
Tomato Orange Spam, due to its bright appearance, is an excellent table decoration and an excellent component of any vegetable salad.
Reviews of gardeners about the variety
Conclusion
Tomato variety Pink spam won the hearts of many summer residents with its wonderful taste. And simple rules of agricultural technology will allow you to get high yields.
