The peculiarity of pink tomatoes lies in the beauty of the fruit, large size and excellent taste. And although they are inferior in yield to red-fruited varieties, these tomatoes are of great value for gourmets. A prominent representative of pink hybrids is the Raspberry Ringing tomato, which is characterized by a stable yield.
Bush characteristics
Consider the characteristics and description of the variety of tomato Raspberry ringing, let’s start with the aerial part of the culture. The tomato was bred by breeders as a hybrid belonging to the first generation. By seeds, he is not able to transmit parental qualities to his offspring. And they have a tomato. Compared to the original variety, the Raspberry Ringing hybrid is more resistant to diseases, and also brings a larger yield of fruits of improved quality. But with the increase in advantages, new disadvantages of the tomato appear. The hybrid requires better care than a regular varietal tomato.
According to the structure of the bush, the tomato Raspberry ringing F1 is considered a determinant plant. The aerial part of the tomato is characterized by limited growth. When the green mass grows to its limit, the bush slows down in development. The plant lets all the accumulated forces into the formation and ripening of fruits. Other characteristics of the aerial part of the tomato look like this:
- The bush is standard. This group of tomatoes is characterized by an underdeveloped root system. For a vegetable grower, this feature is a problem due to the complexity of care. The root of the tomato grows on the sides in diameter up to 50 cm, but it does not go deep, but spreads from above under a thin layer of soil.
- In standard tomatoes, the aerial part is compact. The bush grows strong. Before the formation of large fruits, the plant is able to do without support, but then it still needs to be placed. Depending on the growing conditions, the stems of the tomato are stretched to a height of 55-120 cm.
- There is no thickening of foliage. This indicator is normal for a hybrid. Leaves in the form of ordinary tomato green. There is no fluffy cover. There is slight wrinkling.
- The first inflorescences are formed above the sixth leaf, and the next – every two.
The severity of the fruit makes the grower engage in tying the stems to the support. Tomato brushes are separately propped up with stakes or fixed to the trellis. Periodically, the bush is formed by pinching the shoots.
Characteristics of fruits
The Raspberry Ringing tomato shown in the photo cannot boast of a pink color, and this is so. The color of the fruit that has reached biological maturity corresponds to the name of the variety. However, the presence of pink color is observed during the ripening period of the tomato.
Rounded fruits are tied with brushes, each of which has from 5 to 6 tomatoes. The vegetable boasts a perfectly round shape and smooth walls. Occasionally, shallow dents appear on the walls of the tomato near the stem. The average weight of the fruit is about 170 g. In good conditions, larger specimens weighing up to 300 g can grow. Taste qualities are the main value of the fruit. Juicy tomato pulp is not very dense and sweet. The aroma contains subtle notes of watermelon.
Breeders recommend growing Raspberry Ringing tomatoes commercially for the following reasons:
- unusually beautiful color of the fetus;
- a presentation that attracts the buyer;
- tomatoes are transportable;
- the harvest can be stored if necessary.
The yield of the hybrid is high. From one tomato bush you can get about 5 kg of fruit. Overall with 1 m2 beds yield is 18-20 kg tomato.
Among the huge abundance of tomatoes on the market, Raspberry Ringing immediately catches the eye. The bright color of the fruit stands out sharply between the red tomatoes. Buyers are attracted by a large fruit with perfectly even walls.
The quality of the fruits guarantees their excellent taste in preservation, but not all tomatoes are able to pass through the neck of a three-liter jar. Mistresses manage to choose the smallest specimens for whole-fruit canning. Although there is still one inconvenience. The thin skin of the fruit can crack during heat treatment. But the skill of the housewives overcame this problem.
In general, a tomato is considered a salad direction. The fruits can be used to decorate dishes. Overripe tomatoes go to fruit drinks, pasta, ketchup.
The video provides an overview of the pink tomato:
Features of agricultural technology
The principle of growing all tomatoes is almost the same, but still each variety has its own needs. We reviewed the description, as well as a photo of the Raspberry Ringing tomato, however, this acquaintance with the hybrid is not over. Now let’s find out the features of growing a crop:
- The taste of fruits depends on watering. Tomato loves warm water. Regular watering is important. Violation of one of these conditions will lead to the appearance of small fruits. The skin will be rough and tasteless.
- The hybrid reacts to the acidity of the soil. It is desirable to bring this indicator to a neutral mark. Violation of acidity will lead to poor yields. Tomato bushes will grow low, and some plants may even die.
- During the entire period of growth of tomatoes, plants constantly need top dressing. From organics, weak solutions of bird droppings or manure are acceptable. The mass is dissolved in water, and then the bushes are poured. Of the minerals, nitrogen is used for young plants, phosphorus and potassium are needed with the appearance of flowers, as well as ovaries.
- According to reviews, the tomato Raspberry ringing shows good results with an open method of cultivation. However, the maximum culture will give fruits only in the greenhouse.
In the southern regions, tomato seeds can be sown immediately in open ground. This is a big plus, as the vegetable grower gets rid of the worries associated with growing seedlings. Sowing is carried out in early spring. At this time of the year in the south, the ground is already warm. Crops of the Raspberry Miracle should sprout in early May. Then in June the height of tomato bushes will reach 50 cm. This requirement is important for a vegetable grower who wants to get a generous tomato crop from the garden.
In many regions of Our Country there is a temperate or cold climate. Here, with any method of growing a tomato, you first need to get good seedlings. Boxes are used for sowing tomato seeds. A greenhouse is allowed. Crimson chime is a hybrid. This means that the seeds will only have to buy. Usually such grains have already passed all stages of processing. The vegetable grower does not need to soak the seeds, pickle and harden. To get quick shoots, you can germinate tomato seeds under wet gauze.
Tomato seeds are sown to a depth of 1 cm. In a greenhouse, the depth can be increased to 2 cm. The boxes are covered with glass or film and put in heat. After the germination of all seeds, the shelter is removed from the boxes. The seedlings are brought to light. Usually at home the windowsill is the best place.
When two adult leaves appear on the tomatoes, the plants dive with a spatula and are seated in separate cups. After three days, the first top dressing is introduced. At this stage, plants require nitrogen. Store-bought fertilizer or a light solution of bird droppings will do.
On the video, growing seedlings of the hybrid Raspberry ringing:
Adult tomato seedlings must be hardened before planting in a permanent place. This procedure takes at least a week. Tomatoes are taken out into the shade. When the plants adapt, they can be exposed to sunlight. The age of seedlings at the time of planting depends on growing conditions. For greenhouses, the optimal period is 60 days, and a week is added to this indicator for the garden. The time of calculating the age of tomato seedlings begins from the moment the grains germinate. The scheme of planting a tomato Raspberry ringing – 50×70 cm.
Caring for growing tomatoes consists of standard procedures: regular watering, loosening the soil, removing weeds, top dressing. The formation of bushes involves the removal of stepchildren and foliage on the lower tier. Raspberry chime is usually grown in one or two stems.
The resistance of the hybrid to diseases does not mean that you need to forget about prevention. At least from phytophthora, plantings of tomatoes need to be processed. The easiest option is to buy Bordeaux liquid, make a solution and spray the tomatoes. Especially such prevention should be done in hot and damp summers. At this time, an outbreak of late blight on tomatoes is most often observed.
Reviews
Tomatoes with the beautiful name Raspberry Ringing and the same enchanting fruits will appeal to any vegetable grower. Even avid gourmets will appreciate the hybrid with dignity. As evidence, let’s read the reviews of gardeners about the Raspberry Ringing F1 tomato.