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Tomatoes Pink Tsar is a fruitful variety that ripens in medium terms. Tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption or for processing. The large fruits are pink and taste great. The variety is suitable for growing tomatoes in open areas, in greenhouse and greenhouse conditions.
Character traits
Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Pink King:
- indeterminate type;
- medium early ripening of tomatoes;
- after seed germination, harvesting occurs in 108-113 days;
- bush height up to 1.8 m;
Features of the fruit:
- rounded shape;
- raspberry color of tomatoes;
- the average weight of tomatoes is 250-300 g;
- fleshy sugary pulp;
- high taste;
- excellent presentation.
The yield of the Pink Tsar variety is up to 7 kg per 1 sq. m of plantings. When ripe on the bushes, the fruits do not crack. It is allowed to pick tomatoes at the stage of technical maturity. Tomatoes are stored for a long time, ripen at room temperature, and tolerate long transportation.
According to reviews and photos, the Pink King tomato has a salad purpose, the fruits are added to cold and hot dishes. In home canning, tomatoes are used to obtain juice, mashed potatoes, and pasta. Canning in pieces, adding to lecho and other homemade preparations is possible.
Getting seedlings
For a good harvest, Pink King tomatoes are best grown in seedlings. Seeds are planted at home, and when the tomato seedlings grow up, they are transferred to a permanent place. Seedlings require certain conditions, including temperature, humidity and light.
Planting seeds
Tomato seeds are prepared for planting the Pink King in March. Pre-planting material is soaked in salted water. If tomato grains are on the surface, then they are discarded.
The remaining seeds are wrapped in several layers of gauze, which is placed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 30 minutes. Then the fabric is washed with running water and left for a day. As it dries, the material is moistened with warm water.
It is convenient to plant tomato seeds in peat tablets. Then a pick is not carried out, which is stress for the plants. The use of separate 0.5 liter cups will help to avoid transplanting. 2-3 grains are placed in each container. In the future, you need to leave the strongest plant.
Wet soil is poured into the containers. Previously, it is kept in the refrigerator for 1-2 months or processed in a water bath. Tomato seeds are placed every 2 cm, black soil or peat is poured on top with a layer of 1 cm.
The container must be covered with polyethylene or glass to obtain a greenhouse effect. Seedlings appear faster when the containers are in a warm and dark place.
Seedling conditions
The emerging tomato seedlings are rearranged on the window or provide lighting for the plantings. With a short daylight hours, phytolamps are installed at a distance of 30 cm from the seedlings. The plantings are provided with continuous lighting for 12 hours.
The temperature in the room where the Pink King tomatoes are located should be:
- in the daytime from 21 to 25 ° С;
- at night from 15 to 18 ° C.
It is important to avoid serious temperature changes. The room is regularly ventilated, but the tomatoes should not be affected by drafts.
Tomatoes are watered 1-2 times a week when the soil begins to dry out. The soil is sprayed with warm settled water from a spray bottle.
When the plants have 2 leaves, they are seated in larger containers. For picking tomatoes, prepare the same soil as for planting seeds.
Before being transferred to a permanent place, tomatoes need to be hardened so that they quickly adapt to natural conditions. First, open the window in the room where the tomatoes are. Then they are moved to a glazed balcony or loggia.
Planting tomatoes
The readiness of the Pink King tomatoes for planting in the ground is evidenced by their height from 25 cm and the presence of 6 full leaves. In May, the soil and air are warmed up enough to plant the plants.
Tomatoes grow best after beets, carrots, cucumbers, onions, pumpkins, and legumes. If the predecessors are potatoes, tomatoes, peppers or eggplants, then it is better to choose another place. The crops are characterized by common diseases and pests.
The place for planting tomatoes is prepared in the fall. The soil is dug up, fertilized with 200 g of wood ash and 6 kg of compost per 1 sq. m. In the greenhouse, the top soil layer is first replaced, where the larvae of pests and spores of tomato diseases hibernate.
In the spring, the soil is loosened and planting holes are made. Leave 40 cm between the tomatoes.When planting in rows, a gap of 60 cm is made.
Plants are placed in a hole, the roots are covered with earth and watered. Tomatoes are best tied to a support. For the next 10-14 days, no moisture or feeding is applied so that the plants adapt to the new conditions.
Variety care
Tomatoes are cared for by watering and fertilizing. According to its characteristics and description, the Pink King tomato variety belongs to tall plants. So that the bush does not grow and does not lose productivity, it is stepson. Tomatoes are formed into 2 stalks. Excess stepchildren are eliminated until they have grown to 5 cm. Be sure to tie the bushes to the support.
Watering plants
When watering tomatoes, take into account what stage of development they are at. Before the buds appear, the tomatoes are watered after 4 days. For each bush, 2 liters of warmed, settled water is enough.
When flowering and forming ovaries, the Pink King tomatoes need more water. It is applied weekly, and 5 liters of water are used per plant.
Mulching with straw or humus helps to keep the soil moist. The mulch layer is 5-10 cm.
Top dressing of tomatoes
According to reviews, the yield and photo of the Pink King tomatoes respond well to fertilization. Tomatoes are fed with organic or mineral substances. It is best to alternate several types of feedings. Fertilization is necessary before flowering, with the appearance of ovaries and fruiting of tomatoes.
For the first treatment, a mullein is prepared diluted with water 1:10. 0.5 l of fertilizer is poured under each tomato bush. In the future, it is better to refuse such feeding, since the mullein contains nitrogen. With an excess of nitrogen, green mass is actively formed to the detriment of the fruiting of tomatoes.
For 10 liters of water, 30 g of superphosphate and potassium sulfate are required. Fertilizer is poured under the root, trying not to hurt the leaves and stems of the tomatoes. An effective folk remedy is wood ash, it is added to water a couple of days before watering or embedded in the ground.
Disease protection
If agricultural technology is not followed, the Pink King tomatoes become susceptible to diseases. Proper watering, elimination of excess tops, and airing of the greenhouse helps to avoid their spread.
The drugs Fitosporin, Zaslon, etc. are effective against diseases.For the prevention of planting tomatoes, spray with onion or garlic infusion.
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Conclusion
The Pink King variety is grown for tasty large fruits. Tomatoes are provided with care, which consists of watering, feeding and forming a bush. The fruits can withstand long-term transportation, so the variety is chosen for growing for sale.
