Description and yield of the Pink Sosulka tomato with reviews

The Pink Sosulka tomato, whose reviews and yield indicate its popularity among gardeners, was developed by breeders from Dnipropetrovsk. These tomatoes combine ease of care, pleasant flavor, and an exotic fruit shape.

Advantages of a hybrid

The variety's characteristics and description include information about the distinctive qualities of the Pink Icicle tomato. The plant begins bearing fruit 105-120 days after germination.

During the growing season, this uncontrolled plant forms a 2-meter-tall bush. The characteristics and description of this truss tomato variety indicate that it can be grown under plastic covers, in open ground, and in greenhouses.

The first inflorescence appears at the level of the 5th to 7th leaf. The bush produces 6 to 7 clusters with 5 to 10 fruits. The Sosulka variety is easily pollinated, with each flower forming an ovary. With proper cultivation and care, the yield from a single bush can reach 10 kg.

Description of fruits:

• Tomatoes are elongated in shape with a pointed tip, 10-12 cm long.
• The surface is glossy, the flesh is sweet to taste.
• The dense skin and consistency ensure the preservation of the marketable appearance and prevent cracking during ripening.
• The weight of 1 fruit can be 80-130 g.

Tomatoes are characterized by a high dry matter content. When cut horizontally, a small number of seed chambers are visible. In cooking, tomatoes are used for preserving whole fruits, which do not crack and retain their shape well. The fruits can be dried, juiced, used in salads, ketchup, and pickles.

Agricultural technology of cultivation

Seeds for seedlings are sown in early spring. To do this, the seeds are soaked in a potassium permanganate solution and placed in containers with prepared soil to a depth of 1.5 cm. The container is covered with plastic wrap, which is removed after the sprouts emerge.

To ensure uniform germination, spread the seeds on the soil surface and cover with a layer of sieved soil. Moisten the seeds with warm water using a spray bottle.

After two true leaves have formed, the seedlings are pricked out and transplanted into individual containers. Peat pots are recommended for this purpose to avoid damaging the root system when transplanting to their permanent location.

Transplanting seedlings into open ground occurs in mid-May after the frost period has passed. Maintain a distance of 0.5 m between plants. During the growing season, it is recommended to periodically apply mineral fertilizers according to the manufacturer’s schedule.

During cultivation, the bushes are hilled and the soil is periodically loosened to create a balance of moisture and air around the root system. The plant requires tying to a support or trellis. It is recommended to train the bushes into 1-2 stems and remove shoots.

Failure to properly cultivate the crop will negatively impact the yield and may lead to fungal diseases. The hybrid is resistant to biological pests.

Opinions and recommendations of vegetable growers

The Pink Icicle tomato has gained popularity among gardeners due to its taste, ease of care, and disease resistance.

Evgeniya Fedorova, 51 years old, Armavir:

"I planted Pink Icicle last year at my dacha. I sowed the seedlings in March. To ensure uniform germination, I soaked the seeds in aloe juice and treated them with a growth stimulant before sowing. After two true leaves appeared, I transplanted them into individual pots. In open ground, I periodically fed the plant with organic and mineral fertilizers throughout the growing season. To reduce the cost of hilling and weed control, I mulched the soil with black fiber. The harvest was rewarding with an abundance of fruit and excellent flavor, and the variety boasts the versatility of a tomato."

Veniamin Smirnov, 59 years old, Kazan:

"I grew the Pink Sosulka hybrid last season. When choosing the variety, I was drawn to its outdoor cultivation, high yield, long shelf life, and versatility. I planted the plants along a garden path. During the growing season, they formed 2-meter-tall bushes, which had to be tied to a fence mesh. The plant pleased me with its high yield. I harvested 9.5 kg of delicious tomatoes with firm, pink flesh from one bush."