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

Tomato "Abakan pink" was bred in Russia in the Altai Mountains. Specialists gave the opportunity for the birth of a variety that is optimally suited for difficult Russian conditions, including Siberia and the Far East.

Culture is not yet as common as other popular varieties. Nevertheless, the tomato already has its own audience of fans. There are good reasons for this, coming from his characteristics.

Main features of the variety

This tomato belongs to the medium-late salad varieties, because in many regions of Russia summer is never early. Therefore, the first fruits can be tasted in 110-120 days. But this does not mean that the Abakan pink variety of tomato does not have the opportunity to ripen in the southern regions.

On the contrary, the culture will bear fruit all summer, only early varieties of tomatoes will be ready at the beginning of the season, and then the hero of our article.

So, the fruiting period of the described variety is extended. It certainly pleases all avid gardeners, and its yield during the season, according to reviews, is simply amazing. Despite the fact that the plant reaches about 80 centimeters in length, about 5 kilograms of tasty and juicy fruits are harvested from one square meter.

The characteristics and description of the Abakan pink tomato variety will also include its good immunity to diseases and harmful insects. This culture practically does not get sick, thereby making it possible to refuse chemicals. Even problems with the notorious Colorado potato beetle will appear only at the planting stage and in the fall; interest for the insect will be caused by fruits of an unripe property, then the beetle will not harm this tomato. It remains only to treat the seedlings themselves with a pesticide close to you.

About the basic features of the Abakan Pink tomato

1. As for the bush, the variety is a determinate type, with a limited height. They differ from indeterminate ones in the absence of growth of the central apex due to the limitations of the hand.
2. At its very height, the culture has an average size. In greenhouse conditions, they can reach one and a half meters, but in open soil, the maximum growth of these tomatoes is no more than 80 cm.
3. As follows from the paragraph above, this tomato is grown both under film and in an open way. Despite the twofold difference in height, the yield is the same.
4. Tomato has a simple inflorescence.
5. The characteristics of the leaves are quite standard: medium size and green color. The main feature is their small number. Therefore, those who planted this crop know that it is important to protect the "Abakan pink" from the direct sun.
6. The variety needs a garter and shaping. The latter is preferable to be done in two stems.
7. One flower cluster with prescribed care produces 5-6 tomatoes.

It is recommended to plant "Abakan pink" after cabbage, zucchini, cucumbers or legumes.

Fruit characteristics

Being a salad variety, this tomato is endowed with both wonderful taste and external beauty of rather large fruits.

• By weight, each fruit comes out to about three hundred grams, and with proper care and desire - even half a kilo and more.
• Fruits are very fleshy, hearty, large, have a classic aroma and rich taste with sourness.
• Tomatoes resemble the Oxheart variety. In the mature stage, the fruits are distinguished by a red-pink color. And although the latter is in the name of the variety, this tomato is exactly red in color, but its skin and flesh are really pink.
• The heart-shaped form, which is typical of the variety, can coexist with flat and rounded varieties on the same bush.
• Fruits have six seed nests with few seeds.
• Tomatoes have medium density and ribbing.
• The variety is used in a universal way fresh, for obtaining various juices and canned food.
• The juice of this tomato has 4.5% to 5% dry matter and up to 4% sugar.

Pros and cons

Who has already grown the described variety, he managed to enjoy all its positive aspects:

1. Wonderful rich taste.
2. Real heroic fruit weight up to 800 grams.
3. No external crackle.
4. Impeccable presentation.
5. Positive exposure to mineral fertilizers.
6. No shipping problems.
7. Impressive yield regardless of planting method.

Of course, there are some negative aspects of this tomato, with which experienced gardeners associate the not quite developed popularity of this variety:

1. Short-term storage of fruits - no more than 60 days out of processing.
2. The need for tying.
3. Mandatory pinching and regular watering.
4. Stem, not distinguished by strength, typical for bushes about one and a half meters in greenhouse conditions.

However, these small inconveniences do not overshadow the undeniable advantages of this variety. And any hostess who herself grew "Abakan pink" will be proud of the result and the quality of the dishes prepared with the help of these vegetables.The bush gives an optimal yield, for which you should follow the appropriate recommendations and competent care of the crop.

In conclusion, it should be noted that the described tomato has been included in the register of breeding achievements in Russia for 10 years for cultivation both on open land and under film opening in household plots.

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