Description of the Supergiant Pink F1 tomato, cultivation and pest control

Many gardeners are interested in the Supergiant Pink F1 tomato and gardeners' reviews of this variety.

This variety of tomato, produced by the Russian Garden company, has long been a leader among those who grow vegetables in their own backyards.

Characteristics of the variety

This variety is determinate, with bushes reaching a maximum height of 70 cm. Due to its low growth, Supergiant does not require staking or mandatory pinching. It can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses. The first harvest is as early as mid-summer, with at least 3.5 months from germination to harvest—it's a mid-early tomato variety.

The fruit's characteristics can be summarized as follows: firm, smooth-skinned, pink-colored, and large. Each fruit averages approximately 300 g, and with proper care, can reach up to 400 g. The flavor is sweet and dessert-like, the flesh is fleshy, and contains a small number of seeds.

This tomato tolerates long-distance transportation well thanks to its dense structure. Furthermore, the fruits can be stored for long periods without losing their flavor. They have increased disease resistance. Tomatoes of this variety are eaten fresh, added to salads, or made into tomato juice or sauce.

Growing tomatoes

Tomatoes of this variety prefer fertile soil. The soil should be sufficiently moist and have a cloddy structure. The bushes typically produce their heaviest harvest when the air temperature reaches 26°C. There are several growing considerations for this variety that are worth mentioning.

Seedlings are sown in early spring, and careful attention is paid to ensure they don't overgrow. Seedlings should have approximately seven leaves. Seedlings with fewer leaves will thrive better than mature plants.

If blossom-end rot appears on the bushes, they must be treated with a sodium nitrate solution.

Watering of plants should be done during the budding period, when the fruits are just setting and beginning to ripen.

Sometimes gardeners confuse Supergiant with two other varieties:

• Supergiant XXL PP F1.
• Supergiant Russian size F1.

Both of these hybrid varieties have bushes that can grow up to 2 m in height and fruits so large that they weigh up to 2 kg.

To increase yield, it's best to feed Supergiant with special organic mixtures. This should be done according to a specific algorithm.

The first feeding is done 20 days after the seedlings are planted. The fertilizer needs to be allowed to sit, so it's best to prepare it well in advance. Fresh mullein is dissolved in water and left to sit for a week. The resulting solution is diluted again with water and used to water the plants.

The second time you need to feed the bushes is when they begin to bear fruit. To do this, prepare a solution of chicken manure and water the plants at the roots.

When a plant loses its flowers or its leaves begin to curl, fertilize with borax dissolved in water. Plants are sprayed and watered at the roots.

This tomato variety is gaining more and more fans and positive reviews from gardeners who grow it year after year. Gardeners primarily praise its flavor, good yield, and long-term storage.

Reviews from gardeners

Let's look at reviews from gardeners who have grown this variety:

Tatyana, Moscow region:

"I really liked this variety. I planted it for the first time a couple of years ago, but now I can't switch to another—it's too risky, whereas this one is a piece of cake. The tomatoes are delicious and sweet. I harvest quite a lot, keeping some for myself and giving some to neighbors who don't have such a bounty. Overall, everyone's happy."

Evgeniy, Penza:

"I didn't find anything unusual about it, but that's not the point. In fact, the yield is good, the taste is normal, and no diseases were noticed. It's an excellent variety. I recommend it to everyone!"

Serafima, Smolensk region:

"I decided to grow tomatoes for the first time. I decided to read reviews and came across this variety. For a first attempt, it turned out pretty good. I was expecting a better yield; everyone was raving about the abundance. The yield was average. Maybe because I didn't take good care of it. I'll try again this year."