Characteristics and description of the Pink Dawn tomato, cultivation techniques

The Pink Dawn tomato is considered a delicacy and is included in dietary meals. This variety, a member of the beef variety, is characterized by large fruits and versatile culinary uses.

Benefits of Tomatoes

Pink tomatoes are considered the healthiest and most delicious. The Pink Dawn variety is described as having excellent flavor and versatility in cooking, including canning, slices, and fresh salads.

The Pink Dawn tomato is a limited-growth variety. During the growing season, it develops into a bush 60-80 cm tall. This tomato is suitable for both open field and greenhouse cultivation.

A variety with a medium-early ripening period, the first tomatoes ripen 100-115 days after sowing for seedlings.

Description of fruits:

• Fruits at the ripening stage are an intense raspberry color, large in size, weighing 280-420 g.
• Tomatoes have delicate skin, and when cut horizontally, many chambers containing seeds are visible.
• The fragrant fruits are sweet to taste.
• 3-5 fruits are formed in a brush.
• The first inflorescence is formed at the level of the 6-7 leaf, each subsequent one at an interval of 2 leaves.
• The yield from 1 bush reaches 5 kg.

Tomatoes are prone to cracking, do not tolerate drought well, and have weak immunity to fungal diseases.

Agricultural technology of cultivation

Plants are grown using seedlings. Seeds are sown in late March. To improve germination, the seeds are pre-soaked in an aloe vera juice solution. In containers with prepared soil, make furrows 1 cm deep and plant the seeds 2-3 cm apart.

The seed container is moistened with warm rainwater, covered with plastic wrap, and placed in a warm place. At temperatures between 23 and 25°C, seedlings emerge in 4 to 5 days. When the first true leaf has formed, transplant the seeds into individual containers.

In mid-May, the bushes are planted in their permanent location. It is recommended to plant 4-5 bushes per square meter. The best predecessors for this crop are pumpkin, cucumbers, cauliflower, dill, and parsley.

To increase tomato yield, it's recommended to remove side shoots and tie the stems to a support. During growth, maintain moderate soil moisture. Excess moisture impairs the fruit's flavor and causes cracking.

To regulate moisture and ensure drip irrigation, mulch the soil with last year's grass and non-woven black fiber. Tomatoes prefer soil enriched with organic fertilizer.

Recommendations and opinions of gardeners

Reviews from vegetable growers cultivating the Pink Dawn variety point to the tomato's excellent taste and the specific agronomic conditions it requires for cultivation.

Mikhail Ivanov, 56 years old, Bryansk:

"I've been growing tomatoes in a polycarbonate greenhouse for many years. Among the many varieties, Pink Dawn ranks high. I cultivate the plants using seedlings. Throughout the growing season, I carefully monitor humidity levels and fertilize periodically. The fruits are distinguished by their crimson color, rich aroma, and sweet taste. I mainly eat them fresh. I save the first ripe fruits for seed, which I collect for cultivation the following season."

Natalia Egorova, 59 years old, Krasnodar:

"I plant predominantly pink tomato varieties in my garden, including Pink Dawn. The bushes aren't very tall, but I tie them to supports to prevent damage to the stems during ripening. Ripe tomatoes have thin skin and tender flesh. The fruits are very large, weighing up to 400 g. I use them for fresh salads and preserve the slices in tomato juice."