Pink Paradise Tomatoes: Peculiarities of the Variety and Subtleties of Growing

Pink Paradise Tomatoes are a novelty on the Russian agricultural market.The variety was bred by Japanese breeders from the company Sakata, well known not only in their own country, but also far beyond its borders. The plant is created with the help of genetic engineering, therefore it is a hybrid and is denoted by the sign F1.

In 2011, according to a survey of farmers, the Pink Parade variety was recognized as the best tomato.

The Pink Paradise F1 culture is designed for greenhouses and greenhouses. Growing plants by the open method is allowed provided that the temperatures are stable and there is a sufficient amount of heat. The variety has a high yield and refers to mid-season species. The plant has a large number of green mass, good growth of stems, reaching 2 or more meters, and simple buds, the first of which is formed after the sixth pair of leaves. The plant belongs to the indeterminate type, because of which it does not have an end point of growth and needs timely removal of the apex.

Shrubs should be formed according to the type of a single stem with obligatory cutting off of the lateral processes. Thanks to this technique, nutrients are spent only on the ripening of fruits, and plants are not wasted on plant growth.

Fruiting bushes begins 75 days after planting, and the yield is an average of 4 kg of fruit from one bush. The fruits themselves have a round or rounded flat shape and are distinguished by a rich pink color. Light spots around the stem are absent. The pulp of tomatoes contains a large amount of sugar, characterized by a dense and fleshy structure. Thanks to a thin, but at the same time elastic skin, tomatoes tolerate transportation and are suitable for long-term storage (up to 3 weeks). The weight of each of the ripening fruits is approximately the same and is 150-180 g.

A special feature of the Pink Paradise F1 variety is the inability to use seeds collected from the current crop for planting in subsequent years. This is characteristic of all hybrid plants and is explained by the lack of offspring of varietal qualities present in the parent.

High consumer demand and a large number of positive reviews are due to near indisputable advantages of this variety.

1. Increased resistance to many diseases characteristic of tomatoes. The plant is practically not subject to such illnesses as verticillus and fusarium. This allows not to resort to measures of disinfection of seeds before planting, and also not to make special treatment of adult plants and soil in the process of cultivation.
2. Excellent taste and high nutritional value of the fruit.
3. High yield.
4. Unpretentiousness in growing and care.
5. Frost resistance.
6. The possibility of transportation and long-term storage.

To the minus varieties include the need for self-formation of the bush and regular trimming of lateral shoots, as well as a decrease in crop yield when grown in an open way.

To plant seeds "Pink Paradise F1" for seedlings should be in the first decade of March. It is recommended to use garden soil mixed with a small amount of humus as soil. Before seeds should be soaked in a growth stimulator and leave for 10 hours. Due to the high resistance of the plant to diseases, antimicrobial treatment is not required. After this time, the seeds should be sown to a depth of 1 cm and covered with a thin film. The distance between adjacent seeds should not exceed two centimeters, and between adjacent rows - ten.

The air temperature in the room where the tanks with seedlings will be located should not fall below 25 degrees. Watering plants should be carried out regularly as the soil dries out and not be too abundant. In order not to cause excessive waterlogging of the soil and accurately calculate the required amount of water, it is recommended to use a spray gun.

After the first shoots appear, the film will need to be removed, and the boxes with seedlings will be put in a sunny place. Then it is necessary to wait for the first full leaves to appear and make a pick, placing each plant in a separate container.

In the second or third decade of May, the seedlings should be transplanted into a greenhouse. Seedlings should be located at a distance of 60 cm from each other. The wells must first be watered with warm water and fertilized. If the seedling stalks are too long, it is better to plant the plant horizontally in the hole, leaving a tip of 10-15 cm high on the ground surface. Immediately after planting, the plants should be tied up with long stakes or trellis, and the lower leaves should be removed.

The formation of bushes is better to carry out in one stalk. Some experienced gardeners form a bush in three stalks. Productivity at the same time increases significantly, and the timing of the ripening of the first crop is significantly shifted.

Clipping of stepsons should be done in a timely manner. If the lateral processes have reached a length of 5 cm, they can no longer be cut. This can lead to excessive injury of the stem and adversely affect the further growth of the plant. From the time of planting seedlings before the first watering should take 10-14 days. Long anhydrous period helps plants to take root in the ground better and contributes to the proper growth of tomatoes. Further watering of the greenhouse bushes is carried out once every 7 days using the drip system or by moistening the bush under the root.

After the appearance of the first ovaries, you can begin to apply fertilizer. The most effective way of feeding for this type of tomato is the foliar method, which consists in spraying the drug on the leaves with a spray bottle. To feed the tomatoes should be monthly, using mineral fertilizers with a high content of potassium components and phosphorus.

Pink Paradise Tomatoes are highly resistant to various diseases characteristic of the nightshade family. The tomato is not affected by fungus, fusarium wilt, root nematode, cladosporia and verticillosis. But in order to completely eliminate the risk of unpleasant pathologies, a number of preventive measures should be performed. To do this, before planting seedlings in the greenhouse, the soil is recommended to be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Some farmers instead of potassium permanganate recommend the use of copper sulfate.

Immediately after planting, young plants should be treated with phytosporin or any other non-toxic agent. Plants growing in the open field once a month, especially during rains, should be treated with a systemic fungicide. To prevent the occurrence of pests will help regular weed control and daily ventilation of the greenhouse.

Despite the fact that this variety of tomatoes appeared in Russia relatively recently, experienced gardeners have already mastered some secrets of growing and preserving the crop.

1. Often the last tomatoes do not have time to ripen by the end of the season. In order not to remove the fruits from the bushes with green and speed up their ripening, you should break off the top of the stem and cut the leaves.
2. To collect tomatoes from phytophtora will help to collect all the fruits on the bush, including unripe ones.The main criterion is the set of tomatoes of the desired mass. The smallest fruits can be left on the branches.
3. In the process of flowering, it is recommended to regularly stir the stem and leaves, lightly tapping them. This will help speed up the process of pollination and will contribute to the timely appearance of the fruit.
4. Treatment with a systemic fungicide, which plants undergo in rainy weather, should be completely stopped 2 weeks before the first harvest.

In conclusion, we can conclude that Pink Paradise tomatoes are distinguished by tasty and juicy fruits, which are perfectly suitable for both salads and preservation. The plant is unpretentious, is not subject to diseases and is perfect for growing both experienced and novice gardeners.

To learn how to pick a pink paradise tomato pick, see the following video.