{"id":281,"date":"2026-08-19T12:30:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/?p=281"},"modified":"2026-08-19T12:31:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:31:34","slug":"pink-hippo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/pink-hippo\/","title":{"rendered":"Pink Hippo (Rozovyi Begemot) Giant Siberian Heirloom Tomato Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;281&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pink Hippo (Rozovyi Begemot) Giant Siberian Heirloom Tomato Review&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h2>Quick Summary of Rozovyi Begemot (Pink Hippo)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d <strong>Origin:<\/strong> A fantastic Russian heirloom whose name translates to &#8220;Pink Hippo&#8221;\u2014a very fitting title given the massive, blocky shape and heavy weight of its fruits.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Plant Habit:<\/strong> Reports on its growth habit vary. Some growers experience it as a shorter, compact plant, while others (especially in rich greenhouse soil) report it growing into a powerful, vigorous vine reaching over 2 meters (6.5 ft) indoors and about 1 meter (3.3 ft) in open ground. It shows immense strength right from the seedling stage.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf45 <strong>Fruit Characteristics:<\/strong> Colossal pink beefsteaks that grow into massive &#8220;chunks&#8221; (as growers affectionately call them, &#8220;little piglets&#8221;). Fruits can easily approach 1 kg (2.2 lbs) in weight.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc45 <strong>Flavor &amp; Texture:<\/strong> Pure meat, not watery at all. It features a highly sought-after &#8220;sugary&#8221; or sparkling texture when broken open. The flavor is exceptionally sweet with just a tiny hint of tanginess to balance it out.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f <strong>Disease &amp; Weather Resistance:<\/strong> Highly praised for its resilience. It handles weather fluctuations and common tomato diseases like a champion, making it a reliable choice for both greenhouse and outdoor growing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">A<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Angelina <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (11,052 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Russia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I really liked this variety. Tasty, large-fruited, and productive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">M<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Mila (Lyudmila) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (8,409 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Moscow Region (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>The bush was not tall, medium yield. The fruits are sweet, with a sugary\/sparkling flesh on the break \ud83d\ude0b\ud83d\ude0b\ud83d\ude0b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">V<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Valentina <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Grower (825 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Abakan, Khakassia, Siberia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>About Pink Hippo&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>I grew one bush in the greenhouse and a couple outdoors in open ground. I read about it that it was supposed to be short? Well, mine turned out to be powerful beasts. Over 2 meters (6.5 ft) in the greenhouse. Just over a meter (3.3 ft) in the open bed.<\/p>\n<p>It didn&#8217;t get sick as a seedling. You could see its power right away. I really liked its resistance to weather and diseases. Looks-wise, it&#8217;s totally handsome.<\/p>\n<p>The fruits are massive blocks approaching a kilo (2.2 lbs) for sure&#8230; Pink with a tiiiny bit of tanginess. Not watery, pure meat. It is now on my permanent grow list. See for yourselves. I didn&#8217;t manage to take photos of the ripe ones&#8230; didn&#8217;t have time. Too many people wanted to gobble them up \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2021_01\/IMG_20210103_185443.jpg.ec525e9ee26d02446bef73ac51b5088b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2021_01\/IMG_20210103_185443.thumb.jpg.52f9d486f3819813d6dac13bdf7e2ba4.jpg\" alt=\"Rozovyi Begemot green tomato on vine\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2021_01\/IMG_20201206_002810.jpg.861a318f46961471ccbce58aaf210f30.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2021_01\/IMG_20201206_002810.thumb.jpg.47edc34c86aaf07a14fb0363c7d91a3e.jpg\" alt=\"Huge green Pink Hippo tomato\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2021_01\/IMG_20201206_002806.jpg.011f490c33f8ce4d211fb5afffe22a36.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2021_01\/IMG_20201206_002806.thumb.jpg.27e73fed7ee9f9bc36286725892d9d6a.jpg\" alt=\"Giant ribbed green beefsteak tomato\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">V<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Valentina <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Grower (825 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Abakan, Khakassia, Siberia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I just have to show what kind of &#8220;little piglets&#8221; grow on this variety \ud83d\udc37<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick Summary of Rozovyi Begemot (Pink Hippo) \ud83c\udf0d Origin: A fantastic Russian heirloom whose name translates to &#8220;Pink Hippo&#8221;\u2014a very fitting title given the massive, blocky shape and heavy weight of its fruits. \ud83c\udf3f Plant Habit: Reports on its growth habit vary. 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