Among the huge varietal variety of tomatoes, you can find those that differ from others in their sweet taste. Among these are the pink fig tomatoes. Their fruits slightly resemble a southern fruit in their appearance, delicate aroma and pleasant honey flavor.

From the history

The fig tomato was born through the efforts of Russian breeders. It is successfully cultivated by gardeners in almost all regions of our country. However, these tomatoes can grow and actively bear fruit in the open ground only in the south of Russia. In the middle lane and in Siberia, high yields of tomatoes can be obtained only in greenhouses.

Its useful to note! In the family of sweet tomatoes of the Fig variety there is a red and pink-fruited plant, but the fruits of the Yellow Fig variety have a particularly delicate and aromatic pulp.

Tomato Fig pink characteristics and description of the variety

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This tomato received its varietal name not only because of its characteristic sweet taste. Plants of pink figs in their shape and size resemble trees, on the branches of which the fruits of the Greek fig tree develop. A tomato bush grows up to 2.7-3 m in height in favorable conditions. A powerful stem branches well, so its spreading branches need reliable support. Otherwise, they can break under the weight of large fruits. Fruit brushes are especially abundant on the lower branches. Each develops from 3-4 to 5-6 ovaries.

Tomato Fig pink

On a note. The largest fruits develop on the lower branches of the tomato. The weight of each can reach 750-800 g. Taking into account the number of fruit ovaries on one branch, up to 2-3.5 kg of tomatoes can ripen at the same time. On average, one fruit weighs 330-430 g.

Figs can be recognized by the structure, shape and color of the leaves. Its leaf differs from its counterparts of another variety by the presence of a well-developed large leaf blade, the edges of which are strongly indented. The color of the leaf is uneven, the color intensity increases from the edge of the leaf to its base. Young leaves and shoots are pubescent, which gives them a greenish-gray tint.

Vegetable growers love tomatoes for their juicy, fleshy flesh with a rich, sweet, slightly fruity flavor. The berry of the tomato "fig tree" is large, multi-chamber. The shape of the fruit is varied: from flat-round to pear-shaped. Ripe tomatoes have bright pink flesh with few seeds. The thin and elastic skin of the Pink Fig is practically not subject to cracking.

Attention! Often, voids can form inside the fig tomato, which leads to a decrease in the quality of the product. The reason for this is insufficient mineral nutrition during the formation and development of fruits.

Fig pink is a mid-season variety. The period from germination to ripening of tomatoes is 113-120 days after. In greenhouses, tomatoes may turn red a few days earlier. Therefore, lovers of fig tomatoes should take care of the seedlings in advance. It is necessary to plant seeds about 60-68 days before planting in a greenhouse or open ground. Then the delicate honey fruits of Fig can be enjoyed already in the first decade of July.

The first flower clusters form on the 80-85 day of the growing season. Active flowering begins at 90-95 days.

Flowering tomato

Important! In order for the yield of the pink fig bush to reach its maximum indicators - 7-7.5 kg, during the formation of the first buds, all leaves and stepsons must be removed from the bottom of the stem.

Agricultural technology of cultivation

In order to get a rich harvest of fig tomatoes, it is not enough to know the characteristics and description of their varietal characteristics. First of all, you should take care of high-quality seed material. It should be borne in mind that Pink Fig is a hybrid copt. That is, you cannot get the seeds of this variety on your own. All of them will be sterile.

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The large Russian company "Gavrish" is engaged in the production and distribution of seeds of the Fig varieties. The YandexMarket Internet service offers a package of seeds (0.1 g) at a price of 17-19 rubles. The red variety of Fig is slightly more expensive - 19-21 rubles.

Important! Experienced vegetable growers prefer not to grow seedlings on their own, but to buy ready-made ones, since the germination of seeds from packages is only 60-70%. Although this method of obtaining seedlings increases the cost of the crop. The price of one tomato root on the market ranges from 15-25 rubles

Growing seedlings

In order for tomato seedlings to ripen on time, seeds should be sown in boxes on the twentieth of March. It is noteworthy that pink fig seeds can be sown into soil based on garden soil and humus. In this case, the thermophilic variety tolerates transplanting well and quickly adapts to the conditions of the greenhouse.

It is not necessary to process seeds before planting. It is enough to immerse them 0.5-1 cm into the ground. Lightly tamp the soil and water well. Create a greenhouse effect with glass or thick plastic wrap. Crops must be aired daily, remove the cover for 1-1.5 hours. In this case, the top layer of the soil must always remain moist. Seedlings should appear on the 3-5th day if the air temperature in the room is within + 23 + 26 ° С.

The appearance of the first pair of true leaves in seedlings is a signal to pick the seedlings. To form healthy seedlings, it is better to use additional lighting and make sure that the plants do not stretch.

Seedlings of tomatoes

Transplanting seedlings into the ground

Seedlings of pink figs must be transplanted into the greenhouse immediately after the beginning of the formation of the flower brush. A delay can lead to the loss of the first fruit ovaries, and, therefore, reduce the yield of the crop.

Note! In the conditions of central Russia and Siberia, fig tomatoes are not recommended to be grown in the open field.

Landing features

A good harvest of Pink Figs will be guaranteed if no more than 3-4 specimens develop on 1 m².

Young plants have a high growth and development rate. Tall bushes require a garter. Moreover, the supports must be strong. They need to tie up not only powerful fig stems and branches, but also large fruit brushes.

Grasshopping in tomatoes of this variety is active. Therefore, they must be removed in a timely manner. About 25-30 days before the end of the growing season of the plant, its top of the bush should be pinched.

Remember! The yield of the variety can be increased if the pink fig tomato bush is formed into one stem.

The powerful fig tomato plants actively consume minerals from the soil. Therefore, vegetable growers who grow this variety are obliged to feed the bushes on time. Complex potash-phosphorus fertilizers are best suited for these purposes. So, for feeding with potassium phosphate 1 tbsp. a spoonful of the substance is diluted in 10 liters of water. Watered under each root with 1 liter of solution.

Additional Information. When feeding, the fertilizer solution must be poured carefully, at the very root. Otherwise, the nutrient solution can burn the delicate greens of the tomatoes. This helps to reduce the rate of photosynthesis in the leaves. As a result - a drop in the level of sugar content in fruits.

Top dressing of tomatoes at the root

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

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Fig tomatoes boast the following varietal benefits:

  1. This variety is the record holder for yield among greenhouse tomatoes. Its yields reach 32-33 kg per 1 m²;
  2. The sweet fruity taste of tomatoes makes them a desirable food on the table in every home;
  3. Large fleshy fruits can be used both for preparing fresh salads and thick homemade ketchup;
  4. The delicate thin skin protects the tomatoes from cracking. The fruits tolerate long-term transportation well.

Varietal disadvantages should also be noted:

  1. Fig pink is a hybrid (F1). Therefore, it is impossible to get the seeds of this tomato on your own. This means that lovers of honey tomato will have to spend money annually to buy varietal seeds or seedlings;
  2. Plants are demanding to care for;
  3. Low resistance to disease. There is a high probability of being affected by fungal diseases. Therefore, they need systematic treatment with fungicidal preparations.

Unfortunately, these features can force novice gardeners to abandon the cultivation of the Pink Fig variety. However, these difficulties should not be feared. Because all the effort spent will be rewarded with a rich harvest of delicious tomatoes. And especially enterprising summer residents can even make money selling surplus sweet tomatoes.