Tomato "pink cheeks": characteristics, description, yield and reviews

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

A large number of vegetable growers prefer to grow such crops as tomatoes on their plots. Thanks to the selection work of scientists, every year the number of new high-yielding varieties only increases. Relatively recently, the "pink cheeks" tomato was bred, which is sometimes called "thick" or "red cheeks" by gardeners. In a fairly short period of time, the variety won recognition from gardeners. "Pink cheeks" will especially appeal to those consumers who appreciate dense and fleshy fruits. However, in order to achieve the effect of fleshiness, the vegetable grower needs to be aware of the characteristics of this species. Today we have prepared a material for you in which we will present the characteristics and description of the "pink cheeks" tomato variety.

Creating a tomato

This variety appeared thanks to Russian breeders. In 2002, the scientists of the seed-growing company "Manul" created a new unique variety of tomatoes "pink cheeks". It was entered in the State Register in 2003 and recommended for indoor cultivation (allowed in the open) in the Moscow region, the middle zone, and the southern regions of Russia. It is believed that it is under film shelters that he will show a higher yield. Tomato is also grown in Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Ukraine. According to reviews, the "pink cheeks" tomato can replace its related varieties - "Volgograd" and "lyana".

Variety description

"Pink cheeks" is a mid-early variety, about 115 days pass from the moment of planting to fruit ripening. The plant is determinate, its height reaches 70-90 cm. The bushes are not standard. When growing, it is recommended to artificially increase the height of the bushes, for this you need to transfer the growth point to the side stem, which, in turn, will significantly increase the yield. Such formation of a bush justifies itself only when grown in greenhouse conditions and if there is enough light and heat.

According to the description, the pink-cheeked tomato bushes have good growth vigor and, despite being determinate (with limited growth), cover a large area.

The leaves of the plant are medium in size, light green in color. Inflorescences are most often a simple brush, occasionally they canmeet and combined options. The brush of tomatoes is quite loose and usually consists of 3-5 fruits. The bookmark of the first brush is usually tied over the 6th-8th sheet, the next - one after the other or through one sheet.

Tomato "pink cheeks": characteristics

As we have already said, this variety belongs to the mid-season. Its yield from 1m2 is approximately 5.5 kg. Perhaps this amount of harvest will seem small to someone, but the high taste characteristics fully compensate for this indicator.

Tomato is not a hybrid, and therefore does not have F1 hybrids of the same name. The variety is quite resistant to some nightshade diseases: Fusarium, Alternaria, Verticillium wilt. In addition, the plant can easily recover from return frosts in the spring. Even bushes slightly frostbitten on top, thanks to their powerful strength and development of stepchildren, are able to quickly restore their strength and give a good harvest until the end of the season.

Fruit characteristics

Vegetable growers appreciate this tomato variety for its extraordinary taste, juiciness, fleshiness. The fruits, judging by the description of the variety, the "pink cheeks" tomato have certain characteristics:

1. Tomatoes have a traditional flat round shape with slight ribbing.
2. After the tomato reaches maturity, the color of the fruit begins to change from dark green to bright pink, and sometimes even crimson.
3. Tomatoes have a dense, but at the same time fleshy juicy pulp,skin of medium density, the number of seed chambers should not be less than four.
4. A distinctive feature is that the fruits are equal in size, they are quite large, the average weight of one is about 300 g.
5. The Pink Cheek Tomato has a high taste profile, but it should be noted that growing under adverse conditions can affect both the appearance of the tomatoes and their taste.
6. The purpose of this variety is universal: they are s alted, used in salads, make excellent tomato juice, pasta. For s alting, it is best to use various containers in the form of pots, barrels, buckets, because due to the large size, the fruits do not fit in a jar.

Among the features of a tomato, it can be noted that, despite their large size, they are perfectly transported and well stored. For this reason, they can be recommended for cultivation by farmers.

Dignity

According to reviews, the variety of tomato "pink cheeks" has a number of advantages. These include:

• no cracking;
• rich taste;
• opportunity to collect your own seeds for planting;
• large-fruited;
• resistance to diseases (has time to give a good harvest before late blight appears);
• versatility in use;
• good transportability and keeping quality;
• excellent yield.

There are simply no shortcomings in this variety, according to vegetable growers. In their opinion, tomatoes are "pinkcheeks" should allocate space on the site for growing in a greenhouse. Strict adherence to the rules of traditional agricultural technology, care and maintenance - all this will allow you to get high yields of tomatoes.

Tips

It happens that gardeners (most often beginners) say that the variety did not live up to expectations. This can happen for a number of reasons, such as purchasing poor quality seeds, growing errors, or inadequate care.

In order to exclude the first reason, buy seeds only from trusted sellers, and best of all - in specialized stores. Seeds must be in the original packaging of the manufacturer, breeder, originator. As for the pink cheeks tomato, you should know that the Manul company acts as the latter. The reputation of this company is quite high, professionalism is evidenced by the fact that it has been working on the market for more than 20 years, offering author's seeds for purchase.

Growing

In order to grow a tomato of this variety, no special knowledge is required. It is not difficult to grow them: they quickly tie up and ripen, moreover, they do not require the daily close attention of the vegetable grower.

Seeds for seedlings should be sown from 1 to 10 March. For this purpose, it is best to use pots measuring 10 x 10 cm, which are filled with a nutrient mixture. At the time of planting under film shelters or in open ground, seedlings should be at least 55-60 days old. During this period, fertilizing should be carried outcomplex fertilizers at least 2-3 times. After 1-2 full-fledged leaves appear on the sprouts, it is necessary to dive.

Choosing a seat

In open ground, seedlings of "pink cheeks" should be planted in the second half of May. Please note: a week before planting, it should begin to harden. To do this, they take her outside for a few minutes, gradually increasing the time.

The place for landing must be chosen sunny, sheltered from the winds. Loams are the best soil for tomatoes. It is required to leave a distance of at least 50 cm between plants and rows. Seedlings can be planted under a film cover as early as early May. The main care is mineral fertilizing, timely watering, loosening the soil and weeding. When growing, you can tie plants, but you can do without it.

As for diseases and pests, such misfortunes with this tomato variety are extremely rare. And in order to prevent the attack of various pests on your site, use special insecticidal preparations.

Pink cheeks tomato reviews

Vegetable growers who grew tomatoes of this variety on their plot leave positive feedback. It is noted that the seedlings are quite frost-resistant and even after two return spring frosts they completely departed, while giving many stepchildren. In addition, friendly ripening, sweet with sour taste, fleshy, very juicy fruits are noted. If you listen to the advice of experiencedgardeners and observe agricultural practices, the pink cheeks tomato will provide the owners with fruits for personal consumption and for sale.

Some vegetable growers planted tomatoes in the open ground, while not doing any shaping of the bushes. And they grew quite high (up to sixty centimeters), branchy. The first bunch, unlike indents, is planted much earlier, so the first tomatoes can be obtained earlier.

Many gardeners note that they have been growing tomatoes for several years. They really like their appearance: they are even, large, unusually beautiful. Consumers appreciate their high taste qualities. Many gardeners collect their own seeds for planting next year. Vegetable growers note that they do not use top dressing on the Kuban land, but at the same time they always have high yields.