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Pink tomato varieties are always in high demand among gardeners and large farmers due to their fleshy, juicy texture and sweet taste. The hybrid tomato Pink spam was especially fond of consumers.
The basis for breeding an early ripe hybrid was the long-known and popular variety Bull’s Heart, reminiscent of Pink spam in size and color of fruits.
Features of the variety
Description of the variety Pink Spam characterizes it as indeterminate, giving rich yields in the greenhouse and in open beds – up to 25 kg can be obtained from each square meter, for comparison – the Ox Heart variety gives about 3,5 kg. Although in the southern regions the tomato grows well in the open field, as a hybrid variety, it is better adapted to greenhouse conditions. The height of the bushes reaches one and a half meters, the top of the shoot must be pinched. Tomato leaves are medium in size, simple. The bush is formed into one or two stems, the remaining shoots are removed.
Beautiful heart-shaped tomato fruits of a rich pink color, brighter than the old variety, have a smooth thin skin that is not prone to cracking. Variety Pink spam, according to reviews, has good transportability, but does not withstand long storage. The fruits are multi-chambered, in their mature form they can weigh up to 200 g. The excellent taste of tomatoes allows them to be used fresh and in home-made preparations.
Advantages of a tomato
Among the benefits of tomato Pink spam f1 reviews note:
- high stable yields;
- much earlier ripening than the old variety – about 100 days from the moment of germination;
- long fruiting – it lasts from June until the frost;
- a significant percentage of fruit set – each ovary forms up to several tomatoes;
- strong skin without cracking;
- pleasant sweet taste;
- rapid ripening of tomatoes at home;
- rich composition of trace elements;
- good resistance to viral and fungal diseases.
Some shortcomings of the pink spam f1 tomato do not detract from its merits at all. These include:
- lack of high keeping quality;
- the need to tie high bushes;
- more complex agricultural technology;
- low immunity against late blight.
Preparation of seedlings
The development of a tomato and its fruiting depend on the growing conditions. It is most convenient to grow this hybrid variety in seedlings.
seed Processing
Planting seeds for seedlings should be done two months before transplanting into the ground. Usually this period falls on the middle or end of March, depending on the type of region. However, the seeds of the hybrid should be processed first:
- soak for half an hour in a weak solution of potassium permanganate;
- rinse with water;
- place to accelerate growth for an hour in a stimulant – it can be prepared from a teaspoon of honey and a glass of water;
- lay out on paper to dry.
Soil Composition
In order for the pink spam tomato seedlings to turn out to be of high quality, the reviews advise to ensure the correct composition of the soil. It can be purchased at the store, but it is best to take the land from the site where the tomato will grow and prepare the substrate based on it:
- the mixture should contain equal amounts of peat, sand and garden soil;
- adding a small amount of wood ash will reduce acidity and disinfect the soil;
- additionally, you can disinfect the substrate with potassium permanganate.
Seed sowing
Dried tomato seeds should be placed on the surface of the substrate and sprinkled with a centimeter layer of soil. After that, the boxes with crops are covered with a transparent film or glass and placed in a warm place. The germination of seeds of a hybrid variety depends on their freshness, which must be taken into account when buying.
When the first shoots of Pink Spam tomatoes appear, the reviews from the photo show that the transparent cover must be removed and the boxes with tomato seedlings should be placed in a sufficiently lit place, but without direct sunlight. The most comfortable temperature for seedling growth is +23 degrees. The soil periodically needs to be carefully moistened with a spray bottle, preventing drops of water from falling on the still tender tomato leaves.
Care of seedlings
Two leaves that appeared on the sprouts are a signal for the beginning of the picking of the hybrid. You can plant plants in peat pots. They are convenient in that they can then be immediately planted in the ground along with the bushes.
Watering tomatoes should be regular, as the soil dries. You need to produce it only under the root. Sprouts also need regular feeding. The first time the Pink spam tomato is recommended to feed 1-2 weeks after transplantation, and then provide additional nutrition approximately every two weeks.
Half a month before transplanting into open ground, it is necessary to begin hardening the bushes, taking them out into the fresh air. The exposure time of tomatoes should be gradually increased, starting from 10-20 minutes. When the night frosts are over, you can leave the seedlings outside for the night. Gradually, you need to accustom tomato bushes to direct sunlight. Around the 20th of May or a little later, if the danger of night frosts has passed, Pink Spam tomato seedlings can be transplanted into a greenhouse or into open ground. Everything depends on weather conditions.
Agrotechnical events
In order for the hybrid bushes to develop intensively, receiving sufficient lighting and good breathability, the 60×60 scheme will be optimal for planting.
Planting bushes in the beds
Beds for tomatoes should be prepared in the fall – dug up and fertilized with manure. Pink spam tomatoes love light loamy or sandy soils with low acidity. For planting tomatoes, it is better to choose a site in the southern part of the garden. Crops such as potatoes or eggplants are not suitable as predecessors for tomato beds, as they are susceptible to the same diseases. As the reviews and photos show, Pink spam f1 tomatoes feel comfortable in the beds where onions or cabbage grew.
Organization of care for tomatoes
In the future, care for the hybrid is to create optimal conditions for its development:
- watering the bushes is best done in the early morning or evening after sunset;
- the optimal watering regimen is twice a week, under the root;
- mulching the beds will help retain moisture;
- regular loosening and weeding of tomatoes will help ensure free access of oxygen to the roots of tomatoes;
- for more intensive branching of the roots, the bushes must be hilled;
- half a month after transplanting tomatoes to the beds, it is necessary to start fertilizing with mineral and organic substances – it is better to produce them during or after watering;
- the top of the main shoot of the Pink spam variety must be pinched to limit its growth;
- the second stem is formed from the stepson under the lower ovary;
- bushes must be tied up, otherwise they will not support the weight of the fruit.
Despite resistance to pests, Pink spam tomato must be treated with copper-containing preparations in time. They will protect tomatoes from late blight. For its prevention:
- overmoistening of the soil should not be allowed;
- it is necessary to ventilate the greenhouse in time;
- do not allow bushes to thicken.
bright hybrid
Thanks to the tireless work of breeders, new varieties of tomatoes are created not only with a variety of sizes and shapes, but also in color. Among them, the Orange spam tomato stands out, the reviews of summer residents testify to its early fruiting and excellent taste. Its indeterminate, tall bushes require mandatory support and garters.
They give the first harvest in 3-3,5 months after germination. The hybrid variety is used for protected ground, but also grows well in open beds. It is characterized by high resistance against viral and bacterial diseases of tomatoes. At the stage of maturity:
- juicy, fleshy tomatoes acquire a golden orange color and a very pleasant taste;
- each brush forms 6 tomatoes weighing up to 180 g, which are distinguished by an excellent presentation;
- the yield of tomatoes is up to 20 kg / sq. m.
Tomato Orange spam, due to its bright appearance, is a wonderful table decoration and an excellent component of any vegetable salad.
Reviews of gardeners about the variety
Conclusion
Tomato variety Pink spam won the hearts of many summer residents with a wonderful taste. And simple rules of agricultural technology will allow you to get high yields.
