Tomato is considered the most popular vegetable in the world. There are more than 10 thousand varieties of this amazing vegetable. This article will focus on the variety Pink flamingo, whose tasty and juicy fruits will leave nobody indifferent.
Description
Let's find out what it is - Pink Flamingo tomato, later in the article you will learn the characteristics and description of the variety.
Did you know? Tomatoes have been called vegetables since 1893, as decided by the US Supreme Court. Fruit began to be considered in 2001. This decision was made by the European Union.
Bushes
The bush of this variety can reach a height of 2 m. It belongs to the indeterminate species, which means a constant growth, even during the fruiting period. With such a high growth, the bush requires mandatory garters for pegs. Basically, the bush is divided into 1-2 stems. The leaves are small, carved, their color is rich green. 
Fruit
In such a large shrub must and fruits are not small. And there is. The weight of one fruit ranges from 150 to 450 g. There are cases when this variety is fruited with fruits weighing 1.5 kg. The harvest from one bush is going in several approaches. For the first time, the largest tomatoes, in subsequent times they become somewhat smaller. But you can't call them small. The shape of the fruit is oval, with a spout. Hue depends primarily on the growing conditions of tomatoes and varies from pink to raspberry. Inside is juicy and soft pulp with a small amount of seeds. 
Like the "Pink Flamingo", such varieties of tomatoes include: "Katya", "Tretyakovsky", "Siberian Early", "Verlioka", "Black Prince", "Evpator", "Marina Grove", "Star of Siberia" , "Verlioka Plus", "Pink Paradise", "Openwork" and "Spasskaya Tower".
Characteristics of a variety
The valuable characteristics of tomato crops, including the Pink Flamingo variety, are:
- height and size of tomato bushes;
- terms and period of fruit ripening;
- the size and weight of the fruit;
- yield level;
- level of disease resistance.
Our variety will adequately respond to the above requests of gardeners:
- bush height from one and a half to two meters;
- the first harvest can be enjoyed in 90-110 days;
- as mentioned above, the fruits are large, weighing from 150 to 450 g;
- tomato Pink flamingo demonstrates the average yield on the garden (up to 10 kg of tomato per 1 square meter of vegetable garden);
- Pink flamingo variety is considered to be unavailable for the most common "tomato" diseases, such as fusarium and verticillis. But preventive treatment with fungicides will not be superfluous.
Advantages and disadvantages
In addition to the above positive characteristics, the advantages of this variety include the possibility of long-term storage and transportation of fruits. You can pick unripe tomatoes and keep them in a warm place for two months.
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But the disadvantages, according to experienced gardeners, are:
- sensitivity to lack of moisture and ambient temperature;
- seed germination after five years is significantly reduced;
- cracking tendency.
Landing features
What good tomato pink flamingo we learned, now read the description of how to grow such tasty and juicy tomatoes in their garden. There are some rules to follow for the successful cultivation of delicious tomatoes:
- The soil needs preparation before planting.
- Seeds require pre-treatment.
- Exposure of a certain temperature.
- Timely dive.
Important! Carrot, onion, cabbage and all legumes are ideal precursors in the garden for tomato.
Timing and seed preparation
Since this variety is grown in a seedling way, experienced gardeners advise to pretreat seeds before planting. Use a special solution (for example, a solution of potassium permanganate) and soak the seeds in it for 12 hours. Terms of planting seeds for seedlings - the end of March and the beginning of April.
Sowing scheme
When planting seeds, the main thing is not to plant them deeply. A depth of 1 cm can be considered optimal. Experienced agronomists are advised to choose cylindrical containers - it will be more convenient to form roots. However, if you grow seedlings in cups or special seedling cassettes - it does not matter, this form does not exactly harm the formation of the root system of your tomatoes. 
Care and planting seedlings in open ground
Without planting in open ground it is impossible to get tasty and juicy tomatoes. The seedling is ready for planting in 50-60 days. The main thing is that the winter frosts are completely gone. Tomato seedlings are planted in the prepared soil, at the same time, the distance between them should be at least 40 cm, and the next bed should be no closer than 70 cm. Next, young bushes are watered abundantly.
Did you know? In Europe, tomatoes were considered poisonous and for a long time, tomatoes served as a decorative ornament in gardens.
Care of a medium grade
Planting tomatoes in open ground should ensure proper care. In more detail about this important stage of cultivation of a tomato we will tell further.
Read about growing tomatoes according to the Terekhins method and the Maslov method, also learn how to grow tomatoes on a windowsill and on hydroponics.
How to water
Tomatoes are watered in the early morning or in the evening, after sunset. Moreover, for irrigation use warm water. For the Pink Flamingo variety, this is especially important - watering with cold water can provoke the disease of tomato bushes. Total watering should be no more than 2 times a week. But as soon as the fruit began, it should be done more often. 
Top dressing
For the first time you can feed tomatoes within 2 weeks after planting in open ground. The best fertilizer for tomatoes are fertilizers based on chicken manure and wood ash. Also well proved to be additives with a content of phosphorus and ammonia. Total for the entire period of growth spend 3 dressings.
Important! The appearance of the plant and the fruit can tell if it needs additional feeding. For example, brown or red spots on the fruit indicate such a need.
Garter and pasynkovanie
Since the plant grows high, it is important to start the garter already during the period of stem formation. Tying to a trellis will provide a secure support for the tomato. The height of the trellis should be at least 3 m. Nylon rope will help to firmly secure the stems without damaging them. As the stem grows and forms, stepchildren will form on it. That the bush received necessary quantity of nutrients from the soil it is necessary to cut off them accurately. 
Diseases and pests
Despite the high level of resistance to diseases of tomatoes Pink Flamingo, improper care of him can provoke a disease such as top rot. If you notice black spots on the fruit, you must immediately apply phosphorus-potassium fertilizers; sprinkling the bush with wood ash will also help. It will not be superfluous to treat fungicides for the prevention of fungi and verticillus.
After reading the article, you learned that growing a variety of Pink Flamingos on your own is not an easy thing. However, a tomato growing in its garden will be even tastier and healthier. Do not be afraid to plant Pink Flamingos in the garden - armed with our recommendations, you will succeed. 
