For lovers of pink large-fruited tomatoes there is a very good variety, it is called "Pink Giant". These are tomatoes of average productivity, but tastes are very high.
Sort - the fruit of the work of domestic experts, was withdrawn in 2000, after 2 years, received state registration as a variety recommended for cultivation in open ground and in greenhouse shelters.
Tomato "Pink Giant": description of the variety and characteristics
Plant indeterminantshtambovoe. Quite tall 150-180 cm in greenhouses, and in open ground may be higher up to 240-250 cm. Refers to mid-season, from planting seedlings to ripening first fruits passes 105-110 days.
It has pretty good resilience to a number of diseases. Recommended for cultivation in unprotected soil and in greenhouse shelters.
With the right approach to business with one bush you can get up to 3-4 kg from a bush. When planting scheme 3 plants per square. m, it turns out about 12 kg. The result is not bad, but not the highest.
Features, advantages and disadvantages
The main feature of the tomato variety "Pink Giant" is an the size of its fruit. Also worth noting is its resistance to many diseases and unpretentiousness to weather conditions.
Among the main pros This type of tomato amateur gardeners and farmers produce:
- tasty and healthy fruits;
- large fruits;
- disease resistance;
- good tolerance to temperature changes and lack of moisture.
Among deficiencies note that due to its high growth, this plant needs careful care in terms of garters and supports. It may cause certain difficulties for beginners.
Fruit Description
Ripe tomatoes have pink color, sometimes it is crimson or bright red. The shape is rounded, slightly oblate. Tomatoes are rather large on average. 300 grbut sometimes they reach 350-400. The number of chambers 5-6, the solids content of about 5%. Harvested fruits can be stored for a long time and tolerate transportation.
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These tomatoes have excellent taste and are very good fresh. For wholegrain canning will not fitsince the fruits of the "Pink Giant" are too big for this, but for barrel salting it fits very well. From tomatoes of this type it turns out very tasty and healthy juice.
Growing up
When growing tomato "Pink Giant" It is customary to form a bush in two stems, but it is possible to form one. Due to high growth tie up and make supports under the branches. It will also help protect the plant from wind gusts. Responds very well to complex cortex.
Tomato variety "Pink Giant" best yield results in the southern regionswhen it comes to growing in the open field. In areas of the middle zone, too, gives good performance, but it is still better to be safe and cover the plant in a film greenhouse.
Diseases and pests
Diseases of fungal nature of this variety almost does not suffer. The only thing to fear is diseases associated with improper care.
To avoid such trouble when growing it is necessary to regularly air the roomwhere your tomatoes grow and observe the mode of watering and lighting.
ATTENTION! Of the harmful insects may be exposed to melon gum and thrips, against them successfully used means "Bison".
It can also be attacked by the Colorado potato beetle; a drug is used against it. "Prestige". Like many other types of tomatoes can be exposed to the greenhouse whitefly, they are struggling with it with the help of the drug "Confidor".
Conclusion
As can be seen from the general review, there are no particular difficulties in caring for the Pink Giant. The only thing that should be paid attention to is garter belt and plant nutrition. Good luck and good harvests.
