Tomato Pink souvenir: characteristics and description of the variety, yield with photo

Tomato Pink souvenir - one of the most successful and delicious varieties of tomatoes. A modern person cannot imagine his diet without such a vegetable as a tomato: various sauces, ketchups, dressings for first and second courses. Tomato juice is rich in trace elements and beneficial properties.

Tomatoes came to Russia during the reign of Catherine II and won love thanks to the efforts of the Russian breeder A. N. Bolotov. Only by the middle of the 19th century this product began to be grown everywhere and in demand.

Benefits of growing pink fruits

Most consumers are familiar with the flavor qualities of tomatoes. The pink fruit has a sweeter, richer flavor and is suitable for both fresh eating and canning. The first varieties of pink tomatoes bred were less productive and required very careful care, but at the moment a large number of varieties have been bred with good yields. Pink tomatoes require attention along with red ones.

A significant contribution to the development of new varieties was made by breeders of the Volgograd, Samara regions and the Krasnodar Territory. Among the advantages of pink tomatoes, it is worth noting the presentation and taste, which is important when growing vegetables for sale.

Main characteristics of the variety

In a wide variety of pink tomatoes, the Pink Souvenir stands out. Consider a detailed description of the variety:

1. Early ripe - about 80 days from seed germination to fruit and start of ripening.
2. Determinant - as a rule, undersized (up to 60 cm), stops growing after the appearance of several ovaries (4 - 5 pcs.).
3. Multiple - has up to 7 fruits in each inflorescence.
4. Cold resistant - tolerates low temperatures well in autumn and spring.
5. Heat resistant - normally tolerates temperatures above 30 °C.
6. Formation of the first inflorescence over the 6th leaf, then after 1 - 2 leaves.
7. Has medium-sized light green leaves.
8. Yield - 8 kg and above with 1 m^{2 (with the right approach to care).}

Fruits

Characteristics of the fruits of this variety:

• round shape;
• dense flesh and skin;
• deep pink with a pearlescent sheen;
• sugar, fleshy texture;
• weight about 100g (+-20g).

Gardeners give positive feedback to this variety of pink tomatoes. To grow tomatoes, follow the rules below.

Landing

Tomatoes are sown for seedlings in March, after the 20th. Tomatoes can be planted in the garden under a film or at home, in boxes and pots.

It is advisable to use disinfected clean soil with peat or other fertilizer. Seeds can be disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate (1 g per 0.5 l of water). If desired, soak for 2 to 3 days for faster germination.

Seeds are planted at a depth of 2 to 2.5 cm. The temperature should not be lower than 15 °C.After a week, the seeds should germinate. From this point on, it is necessary to maintain a temperature of 18 - 20 ° C and high humidity. After the appearance of 2 true leaves, it is necessary to make a pick (transplantation into large containers for good development of the root system). A few days before transplanting into the ground, it is advisable to slightly reduce watering for good adaptation to new growth conditions.

Planting seedlings

At the end of May, when the air temperature reaches 12 - 15 ° C and above, you need to transplant seedlings into open ground. Under the film, seedlings can be planted in mid-May. Neutral soil is suitable for planting. When fertilizing the soil with cow manure, the pH level of the soil remains more neutral. The soil should not have groundwater, otherwise fungal diseases may appear.

Since Pink Souvenir tomatoes are a low-growing variety, seedlings can be planted at a depth of about 20 cm, and the distance between seedlings should be at least 35 cm. A he althy bush should have 8 leaves and a not very thin trunk (0.8 - 1 see).

Crop care

Growing a variety will take time to maintain. To achieve sufficient growth and good fruiting, the soil must be constantly loosened, fed with mineral fertilizers and watered.

Irrigation

Every person who has planted pink tomatoes more than once knows that it is necessary to adhere to certain watering rules:

1. After planting, the first watering should be provided after a few (5 - 7) days, allowing the root system of the seedlings to grow.
2. Don't over water for the next 2 to 3 weeks.
3. Before fruit set, it is necessary to observe the watering regime - no more than 1 time per week, in order to avoid the formation of fungi and strong growth of green mass.
4. At the stage of fruit growth, increase the number of waterings to 2 - 3 times a week.

The amount of moisture needed by pink tomatoes depends on the planting region. In dry areas, the crop requires more frequent watering, in temperate areas, less water.

Disease prevention and pest control

Like any plant, pink tomatoes are prone to disease. Consider a description of common infections:

The best method of prevention is soaking seeds (30 - 60 minutes) before planting in 1% potassium permanganate (10 g per 1 liter of water) or 1 % s altpeter solution. Good lighting, spraying with s alt solution and blue vitriol. Avoid sudden changes in temperature.

Name	Signs	Control Methods
Light blight	A fungus that stains part of the fruit in a dark brown color and gradually absorbs the entire fruit. Spots with white spores appear on the leaves of the lower tier, stripes appear on the stems. During the rains they rot, and during the drought they dry up. All nightshade crops suffer.	For prevention, it is necessary to treat with 10% saline and a solution of copper-containing preparations (phytosporin, trichodermin, Ordana). You can not plant tomatoes close to potatoes (at least 5 m) and other nightshade.
Strick	The causative agent is the tobacco mosaic virus (BTM) together with the potato virus. Stripes of red-brown color appear on the stems, stalks and other parts of the bush. Outwardly similar to late blight, but the bush does not rot. The culture dries up. Transmitted through seeds to the next crop, stored in the ground.
Gray rot	A fungal disease caused by Botrytis cinerea Pers. It affects the stem of a tomato when it is damaged, fruits, leaves. White spots appear on the parts of the stem and inside, in place of which a gray fungus appears within a few days. The leaves above the affected area turn yellow, the upper part of the plant withers. The disease develops during the formation of fruits.	Sick plants must be destroyed, as the fungus is transmitted from bush to bush. Avoid excessive moisture.
White rot	Pathogen fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. It affects already ripe fruits (white coating in cracks) during storage. Source - soil.	Treatment of bushes with phytosporin.
Brown rot (Phomosis)	Common disease. It originates from the stalk, the fruits become covered with small brown spots and gradually completely rot.
Spider mites	Drying and falling of tomato leaves.	Destruction of nearby weeds, digging, treatment of the bush with chemical solutions, for example, Fitoverm.

Feeding

If the soil for pink tomatoes has been fertilized since autumn, then the tomatoes can not be fed in the future. If there is not enough minerals in the soil, fertilizer will be required. The best are cow dung, chicken manure, horse manure and organic humus.

For top dressing, a solution is prepared - for 10 liters of water, 1 kg of any of the listed organics. The solution is poured into the root of the plant in the amount of 1.5 - 2 liters. Fertilize 2-3 times before harvest if possible.

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