Description and rules for growing tomato Pink giant

Variety characteristics

Tomato Pink Giant is a variety that is ideal for growing in the gardens of private houses and summer cottages. Relative unpretentiousness, beautiful pink shade and juicy pulp are the main characteristics for which the presented variety is famous. On average, these tomatoes grow large and are suitable for fresh consumption and for seaming.

Video "What you need to know about the Pink Giant tomato"

In this video, the specialist will tell you about the popular Pink Giant tomato variety.

general description

The Raspberry Giant tomato has taken root well among summer residents. Growing tomatoes is possible both in the greenhouse and in the open field. It is not without reason that a variety of culture received such a name, because ripe fruits are really giants that delight with taste and juiciness.

Features of appearance

The characteristic of the Pink Giant variety also includes the features of the appearance of the plant. The bushes have large foliage, not thickened. 110 days is the average period, which is enough for fruit ripening. Tomatoes are tied with tassels, as a rule, on one there can be from 3 to 6 pieces. The tomatoes are slightly flattened and rounded in appearance, but judging by the reviews, farmers are attracted by this very feature.

Fruit size and yield

Practice shows that the average pink giant tomatoes weigh about 400 g. There are exceptions - sometimes the weight of a tomato reaches 1.2 kg. Real "balls" grow from large inflorescences, the weight of which is 2.2 kg. Such a phenomenon is rare, and the shape of a huge fruit is most often incorrect.

Advantages and disadvantages

Dimensions are the main feature that attracts summer residents and gardeners. Despite the fact that many beginners are intimidated by the need for constant care, there are still more advantages than disadvantages in the description of the variety. The benefits include:

• the possibility of long-term transportation and storage;
• disease resistance;
• unpretentiousness;
• universal purpose;
• the presence of nutrients in the composition.

There are many advantages, but the yield of the variety cannot be called high. Before growing a Pink Giant tomato, summer residents are advised to familiarize themselves with the disadvantages of the variety. This is:

• large tomatoes are not suitable for canning;
• the species is considered tall, which means that bushes with heavy fruits must be supported;
• low resistance to parasites;
• it takes time to pinch.

Gardeners reviews

Alina, 30 years old: “I have been working in a garden in a private house for several years. Tomatoes are my weakness, so I often try new seeds. I liked the Pink Giant in terms of taste and appearance, but it’s bad that the branches often break because of the heavy fruits ”.

Ruslan, 59 years old: “I've heard a lot about the Pink Giant. I advise everyone, as the tomato is very tasty and juicy. It makes excellent tomato juice! The variety is also suitable for novice gardeners, but from myself I want to recommend pinching on time. "

Vanya, 45 years old: “The whole family likes these tomatoes.Growing them is not difficult, like the rest of the species. Good watering and props are, of course, a must. The first time I grew it in a greenhouse, but for a couple of years I have been planting it in the country. We are happy with the harvest ”.