De Barao pink - inexhaustible tomato

Most gardeners already at the beginning of spring think about which variety of tomatoes to choose. Some people like the old varieties, and some want to try something new and follow the feedback from friends. This article will provide a description of the De Barao pink tomato variety and the features of its cultivation.

Variety characteristics

De Barao tomatoes are an indeterminate variety, in other words, tomatoes, in which, during the growth process, new clusters with fruits are constantly formed, which prolongs their fertility. De Barao's tomatoes are not afraid of capricious nature with its short frosts or droughts. De Barao tomatoes come in many varieties, such as royal, pink, red, striped, giant and black. But regardless of this, this vegetable is perfect for preservation whole, as well as for use in food raw. Another important advantage of this variety is shade tolerance. That is why they can be grown in places that, it would seem, are not suitable for this, for example, under a fence, under a tree. An important factor is the presence of support in such places. This variety is still in demand due to the fact that its fruits can ripen even after they are removed from the bush. De Barao tomatoes also stand out for their resistance to parasites and diseases.

The most popular high-yielding mid-season variety is the De Barao pink variety. The beginning of fruiting begins 111-119 days after full germination. It will be better if its cultivation takes place under a film cover. This variety can reach a height of two meters. The fruit is oval, smooth and tastes great. Their mass ranges from 50-70 g. The ripe fruit has, as you might guess from the name, pink in color. Its yield is 5.4-6.8 kg / m². Tomatoes of this variety do not tolerate late blight.

Growing features

Agrotechnology of De Barao tomatoes differs slightly from the cultivation of other varieties. For seedlings, tomato seeds are sown in early spring. As soon as several leaves appear on the bushes, the seedlings should be dived.

Usually, seedlings are planted in the first half of May. It is then that the earth warms up enough, and the risk of night frosts decreases. Seedlings should be planted in open ground. Disembarkation is best done on a cloudy day. In extreme cases, you can do this in the late afternoon.

Since this variety is very high, the distance between the bushes should be at least 90 cm, and the row spacing should be left wide, within 120 cm.

Seedlings strengthen within two weeks, only after that they begin to grow rapidly. It is at this time that tomatoes should be fed with special fertilizers, to which superphosphates are added.

De Barao pink tomatoes branch very strongly, so they must be cut off, leaving only the 2 most powerful stems.

The root system of these tomatoes is well developed, actively growing and requires abundant watering. This fact must be foreseen in advance, since several buckets of water are used for one bush.

Sometimes the lower leaves of De Barao pink also require processing. This is necessary in order to improve their ventilation. You also need to pluck yellow or spoiled leaves.

Usage

A distinctive feature of De Barao tomatoes is their versatility in use. They can be eaten raw, in salads. They are also suitable for preservation as a whole. There are quite a few positive reviews that they can be used as ingredients for making borscht, Italian pizza, Greek salad or Hungarian goulash soup.

Video "Tomato variety De Barao pink"

The video demonstrates the harvest of De Barao pink tomatoes grown in a greenhouse. Advice on the care of the crop is given.