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Tomatoes have excellent taste both fresh and processed, but they have earned people’s recognition not only for this. Tomato benefits the body, protects against many diseases and is used to prepare various dishes. Pink Giant Tomato is one of the most popular varieties that both beginners and experienced gardeners are happy to grow.
Characteristics of a variety
The Pink Giant Tomato is a variety that is ideal for growing in the gardens of private houses and summer cottages. Relative unpretentiousness, a beautiful pink hue and juicy pulp are the main characteristics that this variety is famous for. On average, these tomatoes grow large, and are suitable for fresh consumption and for seaming.
Video “What you need to know about pink giant tomato”
In this video, a specialist will talk about the popular Pink Giant tomato variety.
general description
Tomato Raspberry Giant has taken root well among summer residents. Growing tomatoes is possible both in the greenhouse and in the open field. It is not without reason that a variety of culture received such a name, because ripened fruits are really giants that delight with taste and juiciness.
Features of appearance
The characteristic of the Pink Giant variety includes the features of the appearance of the plant. The bushes have large foliage, not thickened. 110 days – the average period, which is enough for the ripening of fruits. Tomatoes are tied with brushes, as a rule, one can have from 3 to 6 pieces. In appearance, the tomatoes are slightly flattened and rounded, but, judging by the reviews, this feature attracts farmers.
Fruit size and yield
Practice shows that the average Pink Giant tomatoes weigh about 400 g. There are exceptions – sometimes the weight of a tomato reaches 1,2 kg. Real “balls” grow from large inflorescences, the weight of which is 2,2 kg. This phenomenon occurs infrequently, while the shape of a huge fetus is most often incorrect.
Advantages and disadvantages
Dimensions are the main feature that attracts summer residents and gardeners. Despite the fact that many beginners are frightened by the need for constant care, there are still more pluses than minuses in the description of the variety. The benefits include:
- the possibility of long-term transportation and storage;
- disease resistance;
- unpretentiousness;
- universal purpose;
- the presence of useful substances in the composition.
There are many advantages, but it is impossible to call the yield of the variety high. Before growing a Pink Giant tomato, gardeners are advised to familiarize themselves with the shortcomings of the variety. It:
- large tomatoes are not suitable for canning;
- the species is considered tall, which means that bushes with heavy fruits need to be propped up;
- low resistance to parasites;
- need time for staking.
Reviews of gardeners
Alina, 30 years old: “I have been gardening in a private house for several years. Tomatoes are my weakness, so I often try new seeds. I liked the Pink Giant in terms of taste and appearance, but it’s bad that branches often break due to heavy fruits. ”
Ruslan, 59 years old: “I have heard about the Pink Giant. I advise everyone, as the tomato is very tasty and juicy. It makes great tomato juice! The variety is also suitable for beginner gardeners, but on my own behalf I want to recommend stepchildren in time.
Vanya, 45 years old: “The whole family likes these tomatoes. It is not difficult to grow them, like other varieties. Good watering and supports, of course, are a must. The first time I grew it in a greenhouse, but for a couple of years I have been planting it in the country. Happy with the harvest.”