Do you like juicy and tasty tomato salad? Then you definitely will like the taste of tomato "Pink honey". Its flesh is very juicy, without the acid characteristic of this berry. Despite the fact that this variety is not distinguished by its high resistance to diseases and special yields, it has already managed to press in the greenhouses even such varieties as "The ox-rose heart". Let's find out what these tomatoes are so popular with gardeners.
General characteristics
It starts with the fact that this tomato is not a hybrid, which means that it is possible to store seeds for planting next year. Characteristics of tomatoes "Pink honey" allow to grow them not only in the garden, but also inside the greenhouses, because their height is only about 60-80 centimeters. In this case, the tomato variety "Pink honey" is very large fruits (weight reaches 1.5 kilograms). The term of ripening of berries of this variety varies 110-115 days from the moment of planting. The resistance of this variety to diseases is not high, but in general it is quite acceptable for a non-hybrid variety. Tomatoes "Pink honey" - this is a decent grade of salad tomatoes, which certainly should be highlighted a few beds in the garden, at least!
Peculiarities of growing
The description of cultivation of tomato variety "Pink honey" should start with what crops it is best to grow. The best precursors of this tomato in the garden are any nightshade, garlic, onion, peas, carrots. This variety does not tolerate close neighbors, so the bushes are recommended to plant in the open ground density of not more than three plants per square meter. At first, planting seedlings in the open ground, it begins to actively "throw out" stepchildren. Experts strongly recommend removing them as soon as they appear. This variety is recommended to grow in two stems, in this case it is possible to collect the best harvest. A huge role in obtaining a good harvest is played by the air temperature. If even at night the temperature is less than 15 degrees, this already negatively affects the growth of the plant and the development of the fruit itself. No less dangerous and high temperature, if it exceeds the mark of 35 degrees, it will also negatively affect the future crop. This variety does not accept excessive moisture, it should be watered only when the top layer of the soil is thoroughly dried. At the very watering it is necessary to avoid getting moisture on the plant and fruits, this is fraught with such troubles as the notorious phytophthora . The yield of tomato "Pink honey" in itself is quite good, but it can be significantly improved, timely and in the right amount, introducing fertilizers into the soil. The first top dressing should be given at the beginning of the vegetative growth of the plant, and the subsequent fertilization should be done at intervals of approximately one month. Complex water-soluble fertilizers with a balanced content of phosphorus and potassium are the best for these purposes. If
The only thing for which the grade "Pink honey" is not suitable, so it is for conservation. The whole fault is its very thin peel, but it's an excellent option for a delicious thick tomato juice . As already mentioned above, this variety is considered salad, so it will not fit for pickles. The taste of the fruits of this variety will certainly appeal to lovers of other pink tomatoes. But it may be a little disappointing for the absence of a pronounced "tomato" taste and aroma, and, possibly, an unusual sweetness. In any case, this variety is quite worthy to decorate the beds of your garden with its hefty juicy fruits.