Hybrid with excellent taste - Pink Impression F1 tomato: description of the variety and its characteristics

Among the top hybrids that lead the tomato kingdom, the Pink Impression F1 tomato has a special place of honor. The new product quickly won the favor of gardeners; among its pleasant bonuses are productivity, early ripeness, and excellent product characteristics.

Description of the variety

In the video this variety:

Fruit:

• They have a round shape, slightly flattened at the bottom and top;
• Those that have reached varietal maturity are rich, bright pink, uniform in color. Near the base of the fruit at the beginning of ripening there is a small green spot that disappears after 5-8 days;
• With a dense, but not too thick skin;
• With medium density pulp, with an average amount of seeds and liquid;
• The number of seed chambers is no more than 12 pieces, small in size;
• High solids content;
• With a rich sweetish-sour taste;
• Large sizes.

The average weight varies from 200 to 240 grams.

Bushes:

• Indeterminate type, not standard, with abundant formation of green mass;
• They reach a height of 150 to 200 cm;
• With a powerful, developed root system and shortened internodes.

Tomatoes Pink Impression: variety description

Pink Impression F1 is an indeterminate tomato with very early fruiting.
The first fruits ripen on the plant 2 months after planting the seeds. It is this property of the hybrid that allows it to be grown in the harshest conditions by direct sowing in the ground. However, the manufacturer recommends growing tomatoes in greenhouses made of film, glass or polycarbonate. The height of the plant reaches 1.5-2 meters, they do not form a trunk, so they need to be tied to supports or trellises. The hybrid variety “Pink Impression F1” is highly resistant to wilting viruses, spotting, stem cancer and bacteriosis .

• The color of the ripe Pink Impression fruit is pink, quite bright and uniform. At the base of the fruit at the beginning of ripening there is a small green spot, which disappears after 5-8 days.
• The shape of the tomatoes is round, slightly flattened at the poles.
• The seed chambers are small, with an average amount of seeds and liquid.
• The number of seed nests in one tomato does not exceed 12 pieces.
• The pulp of the fruit is medium dense, high in dry matter, with a rich sweetish-sour taste.

The average weight of one Pink Impression tomato is 200-240 g . They tolerate transportation relatively well and are stored in the refrigerator for 7-10 days without loss of consumer qualities.

The fruit weight of Pink Impression tomatoes with other varieties can be compared in the table below:

Tomatoes: advantages and disadvantages

The tomato hybrid “Pink Impression” is characterized by the following positive qualities:

• High resistance to wilting viruses, spotting, stem cancer and bacteriosis;
• Excellent marketable appearance of the fruit;
• High productivity;
• Early ripening;

No significant deficiencies were found during the tests. An insignificant disadvantage is the impossibility of independently collecting seed material, since the tomato is a hybrid.

• No tendency to form microcracks or cracking;
• Excellent taste characteristics and attractive aroma;
• Abundant fruiting;
• Ability for long-term storage;
• Possibility of transportation over long distances.

Description of the hybrid

Pink Impression F1 from the seed company Sakata is intended for cultivation primarily in film-type greenhouses. Released in 2008, and included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2021.

Up to 9 ovaries are formed on one bush . The stems are elastic and thick, capable of supporting the weight of large fruits.

The photo shows the Pink Impression F1.

Distinctive features

The table shows the main characteristics of the hybrid :

Growing tomatoes

The best option is to cultivate the Pink Impression hybrid by planting seedlings.

How to prepare seeds?

Before sale, all planting material is treated with the fungicidal drug "Tiram". Therefore, no additional preparatory measures are needed before sowing.

Sowing seed material

Description:

• The specific timing of sowing seedlings is determined by the climatic conditions of the growing region;
• It is better to sow seed material in a ready-made soil mixture designed specifically for tomato crops. In addition, such soil does not require a disinfection procedure;
• Sowing depth - 1.5-2 cm. The soil must be pre-moistened;
• To make the seed germination process faster, the containers need to be covered with a film cover. The microclimate formed under the film will accelerate germination. In addition, they maintain the required temperature in the room, not lower than +22…+25 degrees;
• After the first shoots emerge, the film cover is removed as unnecessary. The containers are moved to a room with a temperature of +15...+16 degrees for a week. The seedlings are also provided with 16 hours of daylight;
• Throughout growth, seedlings are watered moderately with warm water from a spray bottle;
• After a pair of full leaves appear, the seedlings are planted in separate peat cups.

Rules for planting seedlings

Description:

• You can begin replanting to a permanent location after consistently warm weather conditions have established;
• It is advisable to grow tomato crops in a well-lit bed that is protected from cold winds;
• They begin to prepare the soil in the fall, at the end of the dacha season. All plant residues are removed from the garden bed, then dug up and fertilizers are applied;
• During transplantation, adhere to the following scheme - no more than 3 tomato seedlings are placed per 1 m2.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Tomato Pink impression is an indeterminate tall hybrid. It bears fruit very early - 90-100 days from germination.

What are the characteristics of the fruit:

• average weight within 180-250 g;
• deep crimson color;
• the flesh is fleshy, moderately juicy;
• sugar level 5%;
• seed chambers 5-6;
• the skin does not crack and is resistant to impacts.

The taste combines tomato sourness and delicate sweetness.

Description of bushes:

• tall strong shoots 1.8 m;
• stormy vegetation;
• branching is pronounced;
• 5-6 tomatoes on the bunches.

Ripening occurs simultaneously, fruiting lasts for a month. Thanks to the fast timing, the hybrid does not have time to become infected with late blight.

Country of origin and year of registration

It was born in Japan in 2008, in Russia it was included in the State Register in 2021. It immediately gained popularity and quickly spread.

Growing regions

For a hybrid, ideal conditions are in areas where there is enough sun. They are grown in the southern regions in open areas. In Siberia and the Urals they are planted under film. The hybrid bears fruit excellently in the Central zone, Moscow region.

Bush care

Planted tomato bushes require the following care measures:

• To get a bountiful harvest, only two or three stems are left, all other stepsons must be removed;
• Feed the plants once every 14 days. Mineral complexes enriched with phosphorus and potassium are used as fertilizers;
• Watering should be regular. It is necessary to keep the soil moist, it should not dry out. It is not recommended to water with cold water, only with warm, settled water, strictly at the root;
• Despite the powerful stem, tomato bushes must be tied to a reliable support as they grow;

The garter is carried out under each flower brush.

• They also loosen the soil and weed out weeds in a timely manner.

Features of fruiting hybrids

The Pink Top F1 hybrid is considered the earliest: the manufacturer’s description promises fruit ripening already 70-75 days after sowing. Ultra-early tomato is intended for growing in a greenhouse and is recommended for farmers for harvesting early vegetables.

The fruit size is medium. The weight of each tomato is 250-300 g; there are 4-6 identical ovaries on the bunch, which grow and ripen almost simultaneously. The next brush is formed after 4-5 tiers of leaves.

The Pink series also includes other varieties that have the same color characteristics:

1. Pink Impression appeared in the State Register of Russia only in 2021, although it was introduced about 10 years ago. Productivity is high: 8-9 kg per bush. Tomatoes weighing 180-250 g are arranged in 5-6 pieces. on each brush. Belongs to the early varieties, bears fruit on 90-100 days.
2. Tomato Pink Harvest F1. Average ripening period (about 110 days from the date of sowing). Can be grown in open ground and greenhouses. Up to 5 fruits weighing 200-230 g are formed on the cluster. The total yield is 6-7 kg per plant.
3. Tomato Pink Rose. Early ripening (85-90 days before harvest). The weight of the fruit is 250-270 g, 4-6 tomatoes are formed on the bunch. Pink Rose F1 is a universal type tomato. It can be planted both in a greenhouse and in a vegetable garden. The hybrid is resistant to drought and temperature changes.
4. Tomato Pink Shine F1. It is considered medium-late (at least 120 days before harvesting the fruits). The variety is suitable for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses, but in the northern regions it is recommended to cultivate only under cover, otherwise the plant does not have time to fully produce its harvest. The weight of 1 tomato is 210-215 g. Under good growing conditions, you can get up to 15 kg of product from 1 m².
5. Ultra early tomato Pink Delight. Ripens 70-75 days after sowing. The fruits are smooth, weighing 250 g, collected in clusters of 5-6 pieces. Suitable for open and closed ground.
6. Tomato Pink Moon. Universal, early ripening (about 90 days before harvest). Compared to other varieties, it is smaller-fruited and produces tomatoes weighing up to 200 g.
7. Along with the hybrids of the Pink series, it also produces a pink cherry variety. It does not have its own name, but meets the same characteristics as other hybrids. Cherry tomato produces long clusters of small fruits (up to 60 g), which ripen at the same time. This is convenient for farming and growing tomatoes for sale, since cherry tomatoes are often harvested with a bunch.

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All Pink hybrids are characterized by high sugar content of fruits (up to 6.5-7%). Reviews from vegetable growers note the sweet dessert taste of the fruit. They are used for summer salads and gourmet snacks, and miniature cherry tomatoes can be used to decorate cocktails containing alcohol (gin, rum).

Among the advantages of the Pink group is the absence of heterogeneity in the color of the skin and pulp. Tomatoes do not have a green spot on the stalk and a light-colored core. The pink color of the skin and pulp makes them beautiful and original.

The fruits are suitable for canning as a whole. They are small, round, approximately the same in size, and therefore convenient for placing in jars. The dense consistency of the pulp and hard skin do not allow them to lose their shape during processing. Juice is usually not made from them, since its color will be pale, but tomatoes can be suitable for sauce and lecho because of their excellent taste.