For all lovers of early tomatoes there is a very good variety. It is called "Pink Pearl". The fruits will undoubtedly please with their taste, and the bushes with a view, moreover with these tomatoes it is not at all necessary to be the owner of the dacha plot, they can be grown right at home on the balcony.
In the article we will present to your attention all the possible information about the Pink Pearl Tomato. Here you will find a complete description of the variety, get acquainted with its characteristics and learn all about the features of cultivation.
Pink Pearl Tomatoes: variety description
This is a determinant variety, early ripening, it takes 85-95 days from transplanting to fruiting. The plant is short in height and reaches 60-70 cm. Pink Pearl Tomatoes can be grown both in open ground and in greenhouse shelters and even on the balcony of a city apartment. This type of tomato has a very good disease resistance.
Mature fruits are pink and rounded. Tomatoes themselves are small, about 90-110 grams. The number of chambers in the fruit is 2-3, the dry matter content is up to 5%. Harvest can be stored for a long time.
This hybrid was bred by Ukrainian specialists in 2002, received registration in Russia in 2004. Almost immediately, it won recognition from Russian gardeners and farmers for their excellent varietal quality. Garden tomatoes "Pearl Pink" are resistant to temperature extremes and calmly respond to the lack of lighting. Therefore, for them cultivation in open ground is possible even in the midland, and not only in the southern regions. In greenhouse and indoor conditions can be grown in any region of the country.
Specifications
Usually these tomatoes are consumed fresh, as they are not only able to decorate any salad with their appearance, but are also very tasty and rich in vitamins. Homemade preserves and pickles from them, too, are excellent. It is also possible to make juices and pastes, but because of the size of the fruit they are rarely made.
When creating good conditions and proper care, this variety is able to produce up to 3-4 kg. from one plant, with a planting scheme of 5 bushes per 1 square meter. m. it turns out about 16-18 kg. This is a very good result for such a baby.
Among the main advantages of this type of tomato note:
- the ability to grow at home, on the windowsill or on the balcony;
- resistance to lack of light;
- good temperature tolerance;
- high immunity to diseases.
Among the shortcomings often notice that the branches can break off due to the abundant harvest. The most important feature of this hybrid is that it can be grown at home. Its simplicity to growing conditions and resistance to diseases can also be attributed to the features.
Features of growing
Growing the "Pink Pearl" does not require much effort. The formation of the bush is not required. You can feed them with conventional complex fertilizers, this species responds very well to them. The only thing is that if the branches will bend strongly under the fruits, and they are literally sprinkled with them, then supports may be required.
Diseases and pests
Fungal diseases, these tomatoes are practically not affected. The only thing to be afraid of is the diseases associated with improper care. To avoid such troubles, it is necessary to regularly air the room where your tomato grows and observe the mode of watering and lighting..
Of the harmful insects may be exposed to melon gum and thrips, against them successfully used the drug "Bison". Medvedka and slugs can also cause great damage to these bushes. They are fought with the help of loosening the soil, and they also use dry mustard or spicy ground pepper diluted in water, a spoon for 10 liters and sprinkle the soil around, the pest then enters.
When grown in small quantities on the balcony, no pest problems are noted. It is enough to wash the bushes once every 5-10 days with soapy water, and then with warm water.
As you can see, the “Pink Pearl” is a very good unpretentious variety and choosing it you can provide yourself and loved ones with fresh tomatoes all year round, because you can grow it even on the balcony. Good luck and good harvests.
