The Barbastro pink tomato is a variety of tomato originating in Spain, more precisely in the province of Huesca, in the Autonomous Community of Aragon. This variety has been cultivated for hundreds of years in the region, although it has only recently begun to gain recognition. The variety is distinguished by its characteristic shape, color and taste.
The Barbastro pink tomato is a large, round, somewhat flattened tomato with an intense pink color reminiscent of a ripe cherry. Its flesh is firm and juicy, with a slightly sweet flavor and very mild acidity. These characteristics have made it one of the most popular varieties among tomato lovers.
Despite its popularity, the Barbastro pink tomato is a very delicate and demanding variety. In fact, to obtain the best fruits, a specialized harvest is necessary by hand in which the best specimens are selected. This makes it an expensive variety which is hard to find in any supermarket.
As for the flavor of the Barbastro pink tomato, it is a quality that distinguishes it from other varieties of tomatoes. Its flavor is more intense and sweet than that of other tomatoes, which makes it ideal for use in salads, soups and main dishes. No doubt, as the tomato monteroso and the Raf tomato, we are talking about a very selective and interesting variety.
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Barbastro Pink Tomato Seeds
Barbastro pink tomato seeds can be purchased without problems, both in seed stores and in some markets, but if we have a fruit or plants we can get them, as we saw in the video on how to get tomato seeds of our fruit.
Where to buy the Barbastro pink tomato plant
If we want to have our own seedlings, there are specialized vegetable nurseries and stores where you can buy Barbastro pink tomato seedlings. Although not a very common strain, we probably need to do a little research.
The truth is that given its recognition as a good variety, it is becoming easier and easier to find plants and seedlings for transplants.
Plant the Barbastro pink tomato in the garden
Barbastro’s pink tomato, like the others tomato varietiesIt requires fertile soil. And although it can be any type of soil, good drainage is still needed to avoid waterlogging which could affect the roots.
The use of earthworm humusthat we can do ourselves with a vermicomposter It is perhaps the most effective in obtaining good soil.
If we sowed in a tomato seedlings or if we have a campus for later tomato plantYes of this variety in the orchard, either on terraces, on the ground, or in orchard flowerpot in case of urban garden, it is indistinct. What we will do, once it is big enough, we will transplant it to the final land.
The whole process, care and other (watering, need for light and sun, etc.), does not differ from other varieties. We must be aware of possible illnesses and tomato pestswhich are a real nightmare for the gardener, like the tomato tomato and the white fly. It is also important to consider other care, such as stake tomatoes and take care of them from extreme cold, since it is a crop that begins in winter, as we explained in the post about how protect tomatoes from frost.
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