One of the summer goodies is juicy tomatoes. Of particular value are endowed with self-grown in a personal plot. Among the variety on the market, there is an original variety called Pink Flamingo. However, before searching for seeds, you need to familiarize yourself with the description and method of growing it. Read about it below.

Grade description

The variety "Pink Flamingo" is endowed with the following indicators:

• belongs to mid-ripening varieties, fruits can be harvested 100 days after planting;
• bushes belong to the indeterminate type, growth continues even during fruiting, can reach 2 m;
• shoots on the sides are formed on fragile stems, therefore it is recommended to pinch tomatoes;
• leaves are small with ragged edges, saturated green hue;
• the shape of the fruits is plum-like, the former have an average weight of about 350 g, the rest are about 200 g;
• ripe tomatoes are colored in pink, not ripened have a green spot near the stalk;
• on each branch from 6 to 8 fruits can ripen;
• the peel is dense, but tends to crack;
• the pulp of a tomato is sweet, medium density, with a high juice content;
• the fruits are well transported, do not deteriorate during prolonged storage;
• tomatoes are resistant to most harmful bacteria and fungi;
• high productivity - up to 10 kg per 1 sq. km. m;
• used in cooking for the preparation of salads, sauces and snacks.

Advantages and disadvantages

Tomato Pink flamingo has positive and negative sides, we will consider them in more detail.

• Pros:
• High yield.
• Resistant to fungi and bacteria, but preventive treatment should not be ruled out.
• It quickly adapts to not the most favorable weather conditions, so it can be grown in areas with risky farming.
• Tomatoes last up to 60 days. You can remove them not ripened, they gradually blush.

Important! The variety has a long fruiting period, you can harvest until the middle of autumn.

• Minuses:
• Sensitive to lack of moisture.
• Seed germination rate after 5 years is reduced.
• They have a tendency to crack fruit.

Features of growing seedlings

For good germination of seeds and obtaining suitable seedlings you need:

• prepare the ground;
• pick up a tank for peeling;
• treat seeds from pests and harden them.

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Optimal timing

The time for sowing seeds is the second half of March, the first half of April.

Soil mix

Tomatoes are demanding on the composition of the soil. If your land is not fertile, you need to do everything to achieve this. It is better if before that, legumes, onions or peas grew on the selected site. In addition, the soil is disinfected with a solution of copper sulfate, which is carefully poured over it.

Capacity for growing

For germination of seeds, any container with holes made in it to drain excess fluid is suitable. Will it be separate cups or a common box - it depends on personal choice. In addition, peat tablets can be used. In addition, to be sure that all planted seeds will germinate, they can first be sprouted on cotton or paper. These materials are moisturized and left in a warm room for a while.

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Seed preparation

Since the Pink Flamingo variety is grown using seedlings, seed preparation affects the future crop. This includes their disinfection by soaking in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate for 12 hours and subsequent immersion in a growth stimulator, which will increase the chance of emergence after seed planting.

Sowing seeds

Seeds are sown in pre-prepared soil. It is important not only to maintain a distance of approximately 2 cm, but also a depth of at least 1 cm. From above, the soil is leveled, watered with water and covered with a film. The capacity is put in a warm place where the temperature is within +22 ... + 25 ° С at this time a lot of sunlight is not needed.

Seedling Care

After the appearance of the first shoots, the film is removed from the container, and the temperature is gradually lowered to +15 ° С.

At this time, the amount of light needs to be increased, however, to form symmetrical sheets, the containers need to be turned every two days. At this time, seedlings need regular watering. After two weeks from the appearance of seedlings, top dressing is done with any organic fertilizer.

Seedling hardening

To make plants better take root after transplanting to a permanent place, it is recommended to harden them. This should be done a few weeks before landing.

Carried out as follows: a container with seedlings is taken out to a place where the temperature is at around + 10 ° С, seedlings are left there for no more than 2 hours. You need to do this for several days in a row, increasing the duration of the plant in the cold.

Planting seedlings in a permanent place

At the age of 60–70 days, seedlings are planted in the ground. Outdoor temperature should be stably above +15 ° С. Bushes of tomatoes are planted according to the scheme of 70x40 cm. After the ground is carefully poured with warm water.

Outdoor Care

To get the maximum yield, proper tomato care is important. This includes watering, fertilizing, as well as bush formation and preventive measures against diseases.

Watering

Waterlogging is as bad for tomatoes as a long drought. At first, a small amount of water is needed for the plant to form a complete and strong root system that will absorb moisture from the ground. After 20 days, watering is carried out once a week. You need to do this in the evening or early morning and with warm water, otherwise the tomato will begin to hurt.

At high ambient temperatures, the period between watering is shortened, and on the contrary, it is increased in cloudy weather. After the ovaries appear, water is given every 3 days. The main thing is to monitor the level of moisture, since overmoistening increases the risk of the onset of fungal diseases, in addition, plants are very extended upward, and the leaves grow.

Important! Watering can be drip or ordinary. The main thing is that water does not fall on the leaves and ovary, otherwise the plant may die.

Top dressing

After 2 weeks, the ground is fed with fertilizers. It can be wood ash or bird droppings. On average, top dressing is carried out at least five times per season. You need to do this twice a month.

You can buy in stores specially designed complexes of mineral fertilizers, for example:

• "Kemira Lux";
• magnesium sulfate;
• "Universal";
• calcium nitrate;
• "Mortar";
• potassium monophosphate.

Stepson

The culture is formed in 1 or 2 stems, the remaining weak shoots stepson. This is done so that the main stem does not experience a lack of nutrients. To obtain good-sized fruits, it is recommended to leave no more than 5 brushes.

Soil care

The earth needs care, which includes getting rid of weeds that absorb moisture and nutrients from the soil. After watering, the soil is loosened to reduce moisture loss. In addition, such actions will increase the penetration of oxygen into it. Another way to save moisture is mulching, this can be done using dry grass or compost, which are laid around the bushes and between the rows.

Tying bushes

Since the plant has very high stems so that they do not break under the weight of the fruit, it is recommended to tie them up already at the stage of bush formation. If there are a small number of plants, then you can use rods: each is inserted close to the trunk, and with a rope connected together. For a large number, trellis can be made, their height should be about 3 m. The bushes are tied with a nylon rope, which will not damage them, but they will be fixed.

Preventative treatment

"Pink flamingo" is resistant to many diseases and pests.

However, for good health, prevention should not be neglected:

1. To prevent the black leg, the earth is treated with a solution of potassium permanganate (prepared at the rate of 5 g per 10 l of water).
2. From late blight, they are sprayed with a 10% salt solution, and in addition, potatoes in the neighborhood are planted at a distance of more than 5 m.
3. From the spider mite, the leaves are treated with the Fitoverm solution.
4. From top rot, calcium is monitored in the soil and low in moisture.
5. From bacterial cancer, it is recommended that the treatment of planting material be carried out.

Harvesting

Harvested for a long time, until October. In addition to fully ripened fruits, you can shoot a little green. This variety ripens easily in a warm room. Tomatoes do not lose their qualities for 2 months after harvest.

Despite the difficulties of growing, the resulting crop is worth the effort. We hope our article will help you avoid problems and enjoy delicious fruits from your garden.