Certainly there are no summer residents who do not growyourself on the tomato plot. "Pink giant" - one of the brightest representatives of this culture, has a number of advantages over other varieties. Only an impressive size will not leave indifferent any summer resident. In this article, we will consider not only the description of the tomato "pink giant" and the testimonials of experienced gardeners, but also will share the characteristics of growing this variety. In general, this process is not troublesome and does not differ much from the cultivation of tomatoes of other varieties. However, there are some nuances, and they should be taken into account if you want to get a rich harvest.
This large-fruited tomato variety was bredrelatively recently - in 2000, and two years later it was added to the State Register. The plant is considered indeterminate and stamping, that is, controlling its growth. This ability is very convenient, because the plant independently distributes growth force and nutrients, directing them on the development of fruits in a timely manner, and not excessive branching. Due to this, minimal care is required, and therefore this variety is considered a vegetable for lazy gardeners.
On average, the height of bushes when growing in a greenhousevaries between 150 and 180 centimeters. In the open ground, shrubs of tomato variety "pink giant" can grow up to 2.5 meters in height. However, they are too thickened with leaves, despite their fairly large size.
Tomatoes "pink giant" are considered mid-ripening -the first harvest can be collected already 105-110 days after planting. Tomatoes are formed from the ovary in the form of a brush, 3-6 pieces per each. The weight of rounded and slightly flattened fruits averages 400 grams. However, with good care, you can achieve the weight of one tomato to 1200 grams. Sometimes from a large inflorescence develops a fruit weighing more than two kilograms, but in this case it has an irregular shape. The total harvest from one bush is at least 3-4 kilograms, and in terms of one square meter of the plot is from 12 to 15 kilograms. The tomato "pink giant" is characterized by a sweetish taste and a dense, granular flesh.
After reading the main description of tomato"pink giant", you can proceed to explore the advantages and disadvantages of the variety. Knowing them, you will definitely decide whether to give preference to this cultivar for growing on your site.
The main advantages of culture, judging by the reviewsabout tomato "pink giant", is resistance to many diseases. Due to the huge size of the fruit, the harvesting process is greatly accelerated, which also can not but rejoice. A pleasant taste of tomato allows you to use it not only in fresh form, but also to prepare from it excellent sauces and harvested in the form of juice or paste. In the process of cultivation bushes perfectly tolerate temperature changes and delay in watering.
There are absolutely insignificant shortcomingsof this class. For example, people note that such large fruits can not be preserved entirely. In addition, in the process of growth and active formation of fruits, the hands are too flexed under the weight, resulting in their spoilage. Therefore, they must be tied up in time. And because of the small number of seeds, the process of collecting them becomes more complicated.
Seeding for seedlings is carried out in the veryearly spring. The first shoots will appear in a week after planting, so tomatoes "pink giant" can be characterized as fast-growing. The optimal temperature for emergence is +15 ° C, a week after soaking at this temperature, you can transfer the box with seedlings to a warmer room with good lighting.
Before planting the seeds are disinfected in solutionpotassium permanganate or iodine. After that, they are soaked in a solution that stimulates growth, and are disinfected again. The preparation procedure ends after a five-day aging of the seeds in the refrigerator compartment. Prepared seeds are kept in water for a week before germination and then sent to the ground.
Sprouted seeds are planted in boxes with soilto a depth of about 2-3 centimeters, after the appearance of two leaves on the sprout, their picking takes place. You can avoid the procedure, immediately sowing seeds on individual containers of small size, as the picking process slows down the overall growth of the plant and further maturation of tomatoes for several days. The main care for the seedlings is to timely watering and double feeding. It is also important to periodically season the seedlings to prepare them for growing outdoors. Tempering plantings by moving the box to a colder room or to the street, with each day increasing the time interval.
Transplanting the finished seedlings into a greenhouse or opensoil is produced 55 days after seeding. The distance between the bushes should be at least 70 centimeters. If the bush has grown too thin and long, when transplanting, fill it slightly more than the rest.
"Pink giant" prefers a rare, but veryabundant watering. And its frequency also depends on weather conditions and soil composition. For example, in arid and hot weather, the frequency of water addition should be increased, and with frequent rains, the procedure should be reduced. It is important not to allow excessive drying of the soil, but the accumulation of moisture is unacceptable - it leads to rotting of the roots.
To feed tomatoes is acceptable as complexpreparations, and independently prepared solutions. Perfect for fertilizing chicken manure, manure and ash solution. Useful for tomatoes "pink giant" iodine solution. In twenty liters of water, eight drops of the drug dissolve - this amount is enough for 5-6 bushes. Such treatment will accelerate the tying of fruits and protect the plant from phytophthora.
The root system of this type of tomatodevelops very quickly, and therefore there is a need for additional supply of oxygen. To do this, periodically spend hilling the bushes with loosened ground and remove all the weeds.
There are some secrets of the formation of the bush.To accelerate the fruit ripening period On the bush leave no more than seven brushes, and the top of the main stem is significantly shortened. And in order to increase the size of tomatoes, reduce the number of fertile brushes to five. The procedure for pruning brushes is performed at the stage of formation of inflorescences. On each brush leave no more than the four largest flowers, all the others are removed. This scheme of the formation of the bush allows you to achieve maximum yield.
Judging by the reviews, the tomato variety "pink giant" is notis prone to diseases of the fungus genus. However, with improper care, it is possible to infect pests and defeat other diseases. To avoid such unpleasant situations, it is necessary to regularly ventilate the greenhouse, properly arrange watering and provide sufficient lighting.
The most common pests thatcan attack tomatoes, are aphids and thrips. Cope with them will help timely processing plantings with the drug "Zubr". In addition, it is possible to defeat the tomato "pink giant" Colorado beetle, get rid of which helps the tool "Prestige." And from the invasion of the greenhouse whiteflies rescue drug "Confidor".
