Tomato Cetus pink: characteristics and description of the variety, cultivation and yield with photo

Cetus pink tomato is a development of Italian breeders, but has become popular in Russia in a short time. Due to its strong survival qualities, today the variety is grown in various Russian regions. When breeding an indeterminate species, the task was to combine excellent taste characteristics and high yields. The benefits of the new look are:

• high yield;
• rich tomato flavor that compares favorably with most traditional varieties;
• early fruit ripening;
• tomato resistance to major diseases;
• ability to withstand low temperatures and heat.

The distinctive quality of the new species is the unusual taste of vegetables, the vitamin content of which is many times higher than traditional red tomatoes.

Description of tomatoes

Tomatoes have a characteristic rounded shape with a slight flatness. The fruits of the tomato Cetus pink have a dense pulp and a rich crimson color. When cutting the vegetable, you can see a bright pink hue.

In one brush 6 to 8 fruits are formed. Inflorescences tolerate stress well and are able to maintain good setting properties even in difficult climatic conditions. Even the first brushes are able to give at least 5 tomatoes. Vegetables are distinguished by their beautiful appearance and special color.

The average weight of vegetables reaches 250 to 270 grams. By controlling the size of the brushes, it is possible to get fruits of 300 grams.

Due to the dense structure, the fruits are well stored and able to withstand long transportation. Vegetables retain their aesthetic qualities and do not crack during storage.

Features of care

The height of the shoots reaches 2 meters, so the plant needs to be tied up. At the same time, the shoots combine high growth and compactness. The bushes have a small number of leaves and short internodes, which makes it easy to care for the plant.

The plant has a developed root system, therefore it is undemanding to watering and is able to provide shoots with sufficient nutrients. This ability makes it possible to increase the yield by 20% compared to traditional varieties.A strong quality is the ability to grow a variety year-round in glass structures.

The plant is grown in seedlings and begins to bear fruit 60-65 days after the appearance of the first shoots. With proper observance of the rules of cultivation from 1 m², the plant is able to give up to 25 kg of vegetables. The first fruits when planting seeds in March are removed in July. A short turn allows you to give 4-6 brushes with a smaller fruit size, the yield in this case does not exceed 15 kg per 1 m².

When planting, it is important to observe the recommended distance between the bushes. Plant care consists in timely watering, removing weeds and providing support for the shoots by tying.

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