The variety, which will be discussed, will be loved by lovers of pink mid-early tomatoes. Also, its resistance to diseases and pests will not be superfluous. This variety is called "Pink King", also known as the Pink King Tomato V111 F1.
This hybrid was launched in Russia domestic masters of selection, received state registration in 2007. These tomatoes have become popular among gardeners for the yield and taste of the fruit, as well as for resistance to major diseases.
We will tell about this variety in this article, present the description of the variety, introduce you to the peculiarities of cultivation and other characteristics.
Tomato Pink King: description
"Pink King" is a mid-early hybrid, it takes about 105-110 days from transplanting to picking first tomatoes. Refers to indeterminate types of plants. It is characterized by good resistance to major diseases and pests.
Well suited for breeding both in open ground and in film shelters. In the southern regions, with proper care and with the right planting pattern, this hybrid variety can produce 10–12 kg per square meter. meters. In areas of central Russia, the yield may drop to 8-10 kg.
Specifications
The main advantages of this variety are:
- good temperature tolerance;
- resistance to lack of moisture;
- high yield;
- fruit taste.
Among the main drawbacks, it is noted that at the growth stage the plant is very demanding of lighting and irrigation regime. This type of tomato is very responsive to complex feeding. With insufficient quantities, as well as with a lack of light and watering fruit taste fall. Also among the features note its resistance to diseases and pests.
Mature fruits are pink. The shape is rounded, slightly flattened on the sides. These tomatoes will appeal to lovers of large-fruited species, the average mass of the fruit 330-350 g. The number of chambers 5-6, the solids content up to 6%. The collected fruits can be stored for a long time and not lose their beneficial properties. Like many pink tomatoes, they are very good fresh. Thanks to the perfect combination of sugars and acids, these fruits make a very tasty juice. Smaller fruits can be used for whole canning.
Features of growing
This hybrid is heat-loving and very picky about the light, so southern regions are suitable for it. Astrakhan region and the Crimea fit most. You can grow in the middle lane, but the yield from this will fall. The branches of this bush need a garter, because its fruits are quite large. For the correct formation of the plant pruning branches are carried out. It responds well to complex feedings.
Diseases and pests
This type of tomato is famous for its resistance to almost all diseases. The "pink king" can react badly to insufficient lighting and improper watering. In view of this may appear gray rot of tomatoes.
It will be enough to adjust the watering and light mode and the disease will bypass your landing side. Of the pests, these tomatoes can affect the sucker miner. They are fighting with him with the help of such drugs as Kemifos, Atellik or Iskra M. In greenhouses, a rusty mite can strike. To combat it, use the drug "Bison".
The only difficulty in caring for this hybrid is to provide a light and watering regime. Otherwise, this variety is unpretentious and suitable even for beginners in this business. Good luck and good harvests.
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