Before the start of the season, many gardeners think about what kind of tomatoes to plant this year.
There is a wonderful hybrid with remarkable qualities, the fruit of the efforts of Japanese breeders, it is called "Pink Bush F1", it will be discussed.
Pink Bush Tomato F1: variety description
Hybrid "Pink Bush" bred by Japanese experts. Received state registration in Russia in 2003. During this time, earned popularity among gardeners and farmers, thanks to its high qualities.
Pink Bush is a hybrid variety of tomato. The plant is short, determinant, standard. Equally suitable for growing in greenhouses and in the open field. Resistant to major diseases of tomatoes.
From the moment the seedlings are planted until the first harvest, it takes about 90-100 days, that is, it refers to medium early varieties.
In addition to disease resistance, the Pink Bush hybrid has a very good yield. With proper care from 1 square. meter, you can get up to 10-12 pounds of wonderful fruit.
The advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Among the many advantages of this type of tomato it is worth noting:
- high yield;
- good disease resistance;
- the possibility of growing both in greenhouses and in the open field;
- high taste qualities.
Among the shortcomings they note the high cost of seeds and certain difficulties in growing seedlings.
Fruit characteristics
- Upon reaching varietal maturity, the fruits have a rich pink color,
- by weight, small, about 180-220 grams.
- The shape is round, slightly oblate.
- The pulp is fleshy, the number of chambers is about 6,
- the dry matter content is not more than 5-7%.
The fruits of "Pink Bush" are best suited for fresh consumption, great for use in dried form. For the preparation of homemade preparations are rarely used. Pink Bush juice and tomato paste are not usually made.
A photo
You can get acquainted with the variety of tomato “Pink Bush” F1 in the photo:
Recommendations for growing
For cultivation in the open field suitable southern and central regions of Russia. Astrakhan, Kursk and Belgorod regions are perfect for this.
Of the features of the hybrid, it can be noted that at the stage of growing seedlings, it is worth paying special attention to the temperature regime, passing this crucial stage, then everything goes easier. Harvest can be stored for a long time and perfectly tolerates transportation.
Diseases and pests
Due to the high resistance to diseases, only prevention is necessary for this type of tomato. Compliance with the regime of irrigation and lighting, fertilizer and timely loosening of the soil will relieve gardeners from diseases of tomatoes.
When grown in greenhouses, it is often prone to the greenhouse whitefly. “Confidor” is used against it, at the rate of 1 ml per 10 l of water, the resulting solution is enough for 100 sq. M. m
Ash and hot peppers are used against slugs, sprinkling the soil around the plants with them. You can get rid of the mite with the help of a soap solution.
"Pink Bush F1" will delight gardeners with their fruits, very beautiful and tasty, and next year this wonderful tomato will be in your garden again. Good luck and good harvest on your site!