We grow from sowing to harvesting tomato "Pink Miracle F1": reviews of farmers and practical recommendations

Tomato Pink Miracle f1 is a real find for the gardener. This is an early ripe hybrid, characterized by high productivity, disease resistance, unpretentious care and excellent fruits. Pink vegetables are considered the healthiest of all tomatoes.

The increased content of lycopene, carotene and other useful substances in them not only enhances immunity, but also suppresses the depressive state. And the delicious taste of ripe vegetables will impress even the most fastidious gourmet.

Characteristics and description of the variety

It was withdrawn in Transnistria, entered in the State Register in 2010.

Bush determinant, height 100-110 cm, medium foliage. The leaves are large, light green. The inflorescences are simple. The first inflorescence is formed over 5-6 leaves, the next ones - after 2 leaves. In each hand, 5-7 fruits are tied.

Reference! The term "determinant" comes from the Latin word determination, which in translation means limitation, limit.

An early ripe hybrid, from the moment of emergence to full maturity, 80–85 days pass. Recommended for growing outdoors and in greenhouse conditions.

The yield is high, from 1 sq. m collect up to 19 kg of vegetables.

The culture is resistant to the main diseases of the nightshade family, such as: late blight, alternaria, fusarium, tobacco mosaic. But it is often attacked by insect pests, for example, the Colorado potato beetle.

The plant needs a binding garter... Expanding, the branches become spreading, so it is better to fix them to the support. In addition, ripe fruits noticeably weigh down the brushes, which may not support the weight of vegetables.

Like a garter pinching - an obligatory stage in the care of the culture.

Fruits are even, smooth, rounded, the color of ripe raspberries. Weight up to 120 g, thin skin, 4-6 seed chambers. The taste is excellent, a harmonious combination of sugar content with sourness. The pulp is of medium density, moderately juicy.

Ripe vegetables are not subject to long-term storage. If transportation is planned over long distances, then it is best to transport them immature.

The variety belongs to salad, therefore fresh application is preferable. They make amazing summer salads, an excellent base for hot and vegetable dishes, roasting vegetables with meat - all these dishes show excellent taste. In pickles and marinades, tomatoes of this variety show their taste less expressively, therefore they are practically not used for winter preparations.

How to grow seedlings

Sowing seeds begins 2 months before planting seedlings in the ground. The soil mixture is prepared from garden soil mixed with peat and river sand. All components are thoroughly mixed. To destroy pathogenic microflora, the soil is disinfected with a hot solution of potassium permanganate.

You can plant seeds in a common wooden box or in individual containers: plastic and peat pots. Before sowing, the soil is slightly moistened with a spray bottle. Seeds are laid to a depth of 1.5 cm with a distance of 2 cm from each other. After sowing, the containers are covered with glass or foil and left in a warm and bright room at an air temperature of at least 23 ° C.

When the first shoots appear seedlings rearranged in a more illuminated place, for example, on a windowsill.Daylight hours must be at least 14 hours long. If there is not enough natural light, then they are illuminated with ordinary lamps.

When 2 true leaves appear, the seedlings dive, seating them in separate containers. If the seeds are sown in individual plastic cups, the sprouts are transplanted into larger containers.

Water as the top layer of the soil dries up. Water it moderately with warm, settled water. After watering, loosening is carried out with a wooden stick - superficially, so as not to disturb the root system.

After 2 weeks, the first feeding with nitrofos is made. If the sprouts develop poorly, they are additionally fed with sodium humate.

2 weeks before planting seedlings in the ground, the seedlings begin to harden. They are taken outside for several hours, and the night temperature, where the seedlings stay until the morning, is reduced to 13 ° C.

How to grow tomatoes

After 2 months, the seedlings are ready to be transplanted to a permanent place. Land for planting is prepared in advance, in the fall, feeding it with organic fertilizers. Then the soil is dug up and all weeds are removed.

Planting pattern: 70 cm - distance between seedlings, 40 cm - between rows. Half a glass of wood ash and a pinch of potash fertilizer are added to the wells prepared in advance and filled with water. After planting, the seedlings are watered again, the earth is loosened, spud and mulched. Loosening provides better oxygen access to the roots, and mulching retains moisture in the beds, so the bushes are less watered.

Regular watering is established as the shoots take root in a new place, but no more than 2 times a week. Watered in moderation, with warm, settled water, strictly at the root. After each watering, the soil is loosened, removing weeds with roots.

The culture is fed with organic matter twice a season. This is enough to improve the growth and development of the plant during ripening. Mullein 1:10 or chicken droppings 1:15 are diluted with water, insisted for a week, and then 1 liter is poured under each plant.

Grassing is carried out to avoid excess green mass. Thickening leads to the development of fungal diseases, a lack of sunlight, besides, with a large amount of greenery, it is easy to overlook pests, which will lead to their successful reproduction.

If you remove excess shoots from the main stem on time, nutrients are spent on the formation of fruits, and not on the growth of unnecessary green mass. The plant is formed into 2-3 stems.

Tying tall bushes is required. Bushes are tied up at an early age to form a strong and even stem. Branches are also fixed to the supports, otherwise they will not withstand the weight of ripe fruits. The support is installed next to each bush when planting. These can be wooden stakes or metal rods.

Reference! Tomatoes cannot be planted in the land where the crops of the Solanaceae family previously grew. This is due to the fact that they draw out the same nutrients from the ground: the tomato crop will not receive enough minerals and vitamins necessary for growth and development. In addition, the likelihood of developing common nightshade diseases increases.

Diseases and pests

Hybrid crops are characterized by increased immunity to major diseases, and the Pink Miracle f1 tomato is no exception. The main pest of vegetable crops is the Colorado potato beetle. The female beetle will lay eggs on the inside of the leaf, so it is important to examine the back of the leaves.

This pest is harvested by hand and burned together with the larvae in glass jars. The beetle eats the leaves of plants of the Solanaceae family, which leads to their wilting. If the parasite is found in the beds, all crops should be examined, not just tomatoes.

Slugs also harm tomatoes. From their invasion, the beds are sprinkled with tobacco dust. Slugs are attracted by the beer smell and experienced gardeners set up beer traps in their garden.

The culture does not like abundant humidity and rainy weather. In the wet season, they are treated with fungicidal and biological preparations. This prevents the development of fungal diseases such as late blight, various rot and mold.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

In the southern regions, the variety is grown outdoors, in cold regions it is recommended to breed it in heated greenhouses.

Greenhouse fruits ripen earlier than in open beds. On the street, the ripening of vegetables is affected by:

• temperature;
• number of sunny days;
• the amount of precipitation.

The height of greenhouse plants is slightly higher than the growth of those planted in open ground. To limit growth, pinch the crown.

In the greenhouse, not only faster ripening of fruits, but also a higher quantitative indicator. However, greenhouse plants are more susceptible to fungal diseases and spider mite attacks. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly ventilate closed structures in order to keep the plants healthy throughout the season.

If the culture is planted in regions with a temperate climate in open beds, you need to have some kind of covering material on hand to protect it in the event of an unexpected cold snap or heavy rains.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Ripening of vegetables begins in June, the fruits ripen together, which makes them easier to pick.

Tomatoes can be harvested unripe, they are quite capable of picking up color on their own, without losing their taste.

A variety of tomato refers to salad, therefore, first of all, they are used fresh. Tomatoes are great in any salad, and they complement other vegetables perfectly. Hot and vegetable dishes are prepared from them, they are used in baking with meat.

This type is not suitable for pickles and marinades, but it can be used to make tomato products, for example, juice or pasta. True, the color of tomato juice will be paler. For a rich color, pink tomatoes are mixed with red ones.

Ripe vegetables cannot be stored for a long time. They are either eaten straight away or canned salads are made.

The difference between these tomatoes is a high yield of marketable mass. Vegetables are transported over short distances with the possibility of quick sale.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Early ripe crimson tomatoes are always in demand on the market, despite the fact that they are practically not suitable for winter harvesting. Nevertheless, they are so fortified that they enhance immunity. In addition, they are ideal for those who cannot eat red vegetables due to allergies.

The advantages of the variety:

• unpretentious care;
• early ripe hybrid;
• high rate of fruiting;
• resistance to major diseases;
• excellent fruit taste;
• high content of vitamins;
• attractive presentation;
• high consumer demand;
• the possibility of breeding for sale.

Of the shortcomings of this culture, several factors are noted:

• garter required;
• pinching is required;
• the inability to independently select seeds for the next planting;
• short shelf life;
• limited scope in the economy.

Farmers reviews

The opinion about the hybrid is equally positive both among entrepreneurs who are engaged in the cultivation of any crop on an industrial scale, and among ordinary summer residents - amateurs who want to pamper themselves with unusual tomatoes:

Tatiana, Balakovo: “The Macedonian rose miracle was grown for the first time. At first the tomato was under cover, and then the film was removed. I didn’t get sick, ripening proceeded amicably, the fruits were sweet, soft. I liked"

Valentina, Nizhny Novgorod region: “I grew up in a greenhouse. The bush led in 1 trunk, grew short, but fertile. There are 3-4 tomatoes on the branches, the weight has reached 150 g. Very tasty. "

Vera, Krasnodar Territory: “My favorite tomato. Growing fast. The fruits are not large, but fragrant. They go well for sale, and they are among the first to ripen. "

Conclusion

Tomato Pink Miracle f1 confidently takes a leading position not only in the markets in all regions of Russia, but also in the beds of most summer cottages. The culture has established itself as disease-resistant, high-yielding, unpretentious in care. And the early ripening period allows you to make summer salads from tomatoes grown in your garden, while late-ripening varieties only set green fruits.