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It is interesting that, somewhat distorting the real facts to please consumers, manufacturers often do a disservice to themselves and their varieties of tomatoes, which, by their other characteristics, deserve to be loved by gardeners. For experienced gardeners, it is not difficult to notice the substitution, and to understand that happiness is not in this, and yet not to leave the variety that interested them with their attention. But beginners, most likely, will have an unpleasant aftertaste from inaccuracies in the advertising description of the variety, and if there are any other discrepancies, they will completely refuse to grow this tomato, and will be right in their own way.
This fully applies to the popular among many, and well-known firsthand, varieties of tomatoes Pink cheeks. The Pink Cheeks tomato variety has many excellent characteristics and reviews about it are often quite favorable, but in the manufacturer’s description, it seems that the emphasis is on its precocity. It will become clear to any experienced gardener that if the growing season of a tomato is 110-115 days, then you can’t call it either early or early ripening. Beginners, on the other hand, most often do not pay attention to specific numbers, but only read the words in the description, and then are disappointed when they see that the tomatoes ripen only by the very end of summer.
If we exclude this inaccuracy from attention, otherwise the Pink Cheeks tomato is very attractive in many respects and deserves to be paid attention to.
Variety description
In 2002, scientists-breeders of the seed company “Manul” bred a new variety of tomatoes, which was named Pink Cheeks. In 2003, this variety was already included in the State Register of Our Country with recommendations for growing under film shelters in the following regions of Our Country:
- Northern;
- Northwestern;
- Central;
- Volga-Vyatka;
- Central Black Earth;
- Middle Volga;
- North Caucasian.
The fact is that it is in these conditions that he maximizes his productivity.
The Pink Cheeks tomato has many individual properties not often found in the tomato world. For example, despite the recommendations for growing indoors, the variety is determinant, that is, limited in growth. Usually, these varieties of tomatoes are intended for cultivation in open ground.
The height of the bushes is small, on average they grow up to 70-80 cm. But even here, pink cheeks tomatoes show individuality.
Thus, the height of the tomato bush can increase up to 1,5 meters, in turn, the yield from the bush also increases. Of course, it makes sense to form tomato bushes of this variety in this way only in greenhouse conditions, where they have enough heat and light.
In general, the bushes of this tomato variety have good growth power, and, despite their determinism, they take up quite a lot of space.
The leaves of this tomato variety are medium in size, light green in color. The inflorescence is in most cases a simple brush, although there are also combined options. The brush is quite loose and usually consists of three to five tomatoes.
As mentioned at the beginning of the article, the Pink Cheeks tomato is a typical mid-season tomato variety, the ripening period of which lasts an average of about 112 days.
The yield of pink cheeks tomatoes is about 5,5 kg per 1 sq. meters. For some, this indicator is not significant, but given the excellent taste of the fruit, for many this will be enough.
Regarding disease resistance, the manufacturer ignores this characteristic. But according to reviews, the variety does not cause any complaints from this side. Moreover, despite the fact that it is recommended to grow under film shelters, it can recover even after spring return frosts.
Characteristics of tomatoes
What you can really fall in love with Pink Cheek tomatoes is their taste. And gardeners forgive the manufacturer for all his involuntary flaws, having tried these tomatoes once. They have the following characteristics:
- The shape of these tomatoes is quite traditional, flat-round, with mild ribbing.
- Immature fruits are characterized by a green color, a dark spot clearly appears at the stalk. But after full ripening, everything is corrected, and the tomatoes acquire a rich pink color with a slight raspberry tint.
- Tomatoes of this variety are characterized by dense, but at the same time juicy and fleshy pulp. The number of seed chambers is at least 4. Skin of medium density.
- The fruits of this variety are aligned in size, it rarely happens that some grow much larger than others. They are quite large, on average, the weight of one fruit is 250-300 grams.
- The taste characteristics of tomatoes Pink cheeks are beyond praise. Although unfavorable growing conditions can affect the appearance of the tomato, including their taste.
- The purpose of tomatoes of this variety is universal. They are simply excellent in salads, both in appearance and taste. They make excellent tomato juice. And they make wonderful pickled tomatoes.
Another amazing feature is the pink cheeks tomatoes – despite their large size and great taste, they are well stored and transported. Therefore, from this point of view, they may be of interest to farmers for cultivation.
Peculiarities of growing
In whatever region you would not be going to grow a Pink Cheeks tomato variety, you will first need to grow seedlings. However, this variety does not present any particular difficulties in caring for her – everything is within the normal requirements of any tomato seedling. He needs, first of all, an abundance of light, a moderate amount of moisture and cool temperature conditions.
The first inflorescence in a tomato of this variety is laid rather late for determinant varieties – after 7-8 leaves. Therefore, most likely, seedlings will be planted in a permanent place not yet in a flowering state. This is for the best, because it will contribute to its better survival. For one square meter of area in the greenhouse, it is worth planting no more than 3-4 tomato bushes of this variety.
In this case, they will be more spread out on the ground and take up quite a lot of space.
If you forget about the determinism of this variety and form bushes into one stem, removing all stepchildren and carefully tying them to supports, you can get fruits of record size. Yes, and it can affect the yield in a favorable way. In general, the variety may be of interest to experienced tomato lovers with the possibility of experimenting with it.
Testimonials from truck drivers
Reviews of gardeners about tomato Pink cheeks are somewhat contradictory. Quite a few admire its taste and other characteristics. At the same time, there are many who are dissatisfied with the discrepancy between the declared characteristics in its description and real data during cultivation. This can be attributed both to the possible regrading, so often encountered recently even in packages of reputable manufacturers, and to actual errors in the description, which was mentioned at the beginning of the article.
Conclusion
Tomato Pink cheeks is able to interest experienced gardeners with conflicting opinions about it. After all, the truth can be known only by practical means. Well, for those for whom the taste of tomatoes is above all other characteristics, you should pay attention to this variety. Most likely, he will not disappoint you.
