Description of the domestic hybrid tomato Pink Helmet and the features of growing the variety

The Pink Helmet tomato is deservedly considered the pride of Russian breeders. Thanks to its hardiness and viability, it can be successfully grown in virtually any climate zone. Its high yield makes this variety a leader in terms of yield per plant per season.

Gardeners' assessments indicate that Pink Helmet thrives not only in greenhouses but also in open ground. Numerous gardeners have reported the plant's tolerance to even the most extreme conditions, including heavy rainfall, strong winds, and sudden changes in humidity and temperature.

Characteristics of tomato

The variety description given by the manufacturer classifies the plant as tall. Under favorable conditions, the bushes grow up to 200 cm. The stems are thick, strong, and flexible. In gusts of wind, they bend to the ground without breaking. The foliage is medium-dense and green. It doesn't weigh down the bush, while providing excellent protection for the fruit from precipitation and bright midsummer sunlight.

This variety yields up to 8 kg per bush. With a planting pattern of 4 plants per square meter, you can harvest up to 30 kg of beautiful and delicious fruit per unit of area. They have a good shelf life, allowing you to stock up on fresh vegetables for the winter.

Tomatoes form in clusters of 4-6 tomatoes along the entire bush, which is quite rare. The fruits are uniform in size and weigh 200-250 g. Their distinctive shape, reminiscent of a knight's helmet, gives rise to their name. Depending on weather conditions and the fertilizer applied, the color of the tomatoes ranges from pink to light red. The fruit color is uniform, with no green spots near the stem.

The skin is thin, glossy, and tears easily when broken. The flesh is meaty, sweet, and juicy. When cut, the tomato retains its shape and does not leak juice. Connoisseurs appreciate its distinct tomato aroma and flavor. They are eaten fresh and used to make ketchup, adjika, sauce, and juice.

Small and medium-sized tomatoes are ideal for canning because they don't burst when cooked. For winter storage, tomatoes are sliced ​​and frozen. After thawing, they retain their shape, aroma, and flavor.

Advantages of the variety

Pink Helmet tomatoes are grown throughout almost the entire country, and are gradually gaining popularity abroad.

A review of reviews reveals the following advantages of the hybrid tomato:

1. The fruit's original and interesting shape makes it a popular choice for gardeners, who use the bushes as decorative fencing for gazebos and porches.
2. Stable and abundant fruiting throughout the season. In some cases, even wholesale sales of the harvest from a garden plot can bring in a good profit.
3. Versatile in culinary use, Pink Helmet tomatoes, in any form, won't ruin an elegant holiday table.
4. Resistance to diseases that commonly affect tomatoes. Plants develop early enough to be strong before infection sets in.

No defects were noticed in the variety.

Features of cultivation

It is recommended to treat the seeds with an antiseptic before planting. Place them in pots or special containers. The soil should be rich in minerals and nutrients. Plant the seeds in fertile soil to a depth of 10 mm. Water them by spraying with a spray bottle as soon as a crust forms on the soil surface.

It takes about a month for the seedlings to mature. They need to be grown at a constant temperature of 23 to 25°C. Insufficient sunlight is compensated for by LED lamps, which do not produce excess heat. The seedlings are planted in the beds after the weather has become consistently warm and the soil has warmed.

To create comfortable conditions for plants right away, it's best to dig holes for them using a fertile mixture of charcoal, calcined sand, and sawdust. To protect the roots, pour copper sulfate or a potassium permanganate solution around the hole.

Caring for tomatoes includes:

• clearing the beds of weeds;
• regular watering with settled warm water after sunset;
• application of organic, mineral and combined fertilizers;
• barrier protection from insects;
• treatment of leaves and fruits from birds.

If you follow the planting, growing, and care rules, the first Pink Helmet tomatoes can be harvested as early as late June or early July.