Tomato Danko

The Danko tomato variety bred in Siberia managed to conquer the owners of summer cottages with its unpretentiousness, a combination of compact size and abundant fruiting. As a product of domestic selection, it is zoned for cultivation in most regions of the country, it is a good choice for both beginners and experienced vegetable growers.

The variety is determinant, differs in weak leafiness and medium branching. The bush itself is compact, undersized. The average height does not exceed 50-55 cm. The leaf plates are green, with weak corrugation. The tomato forms complex inflorescences.

The Danko variety got its name due to the unusual shape of the fruit - heart-shaped, with pronounced ribbing. They grow large, up to 300 g, but the average weight varies in the range of 96-171 g. The color of the skin of a ripe fruit is red, immature ones are colored green, with a darker spot at the stalk. Inside there is a fleshy pulp. Fruits are prone to cracking with an abundance of moisture, you should not be overly zealous with watering during the fruiting period.

The refreshing taste of this tomato is well suited for salads. The pulp is juicy and sweet. Flavors harmoniously complement each other.

The variety is mid-season, from the moment of germination to harvest it takes about 118 days.

Tomato Danko is classified as a fruitful variety with harvest rates up to 3.4 kg / m2. The yield of marketable fruits is below average, about 34%. In terms of yield, Danko exceeds the standard.

Danko tomato seeds can be sown to obtain seedlings in March, from 1-2 decades. After 60-65 days from the moment of germination, the plants can be transferred to open ground or to a greenhouse.

Due to the compact size of the bush, the Danko tomato is suitable for dense planting. 7-9 plants can be placed per 1 m2.

Danko tomatoes can be grown both in the open field and in greenhouse conditions. Sowing seeds is done in slightly compacted soil, then a layer of peat mulch with a thickness of about 10 mm is placed on top.The planted material is carefully watered through a sieve with warm water, then covered with foil until shoots appear. With the first shoots, it is removed, the seedlings are placed in a well-lit place, maintaining the temperature regime for the first 7 days at +15 degrees, then up to +22.

A pick is made when 2 true sheets appear. Plants are transferred to a permanent place later. The bush should have at least 6-7 full leaves and 1 flower cluster. Pre-hardening is carried out, contributing to a better acclimatization of plants.

Choose well-lit areas for placement in open ground. Plants are sensitive to sunlight, respond well to soil heating. But even in the best place, you should wait a little with planting, if the soil is not warmed up, the threat of frost persists. After transferring to a new place, the plants are watered abundantly, and then no moisture is added for the next 2-3 weeks.

The formation of this variety of tomatoes occurs in 2-3 stems. This is necessary to increase the intensity of fruiting. Stepson and garter are not required here. Young shoots do not form too abundantly, but if there are a lot of them, it is worth manually cutting off excess shoots. In greenhouse conditions, the bushes stretch more, they may require a garter.

The basic care of tomatoes of this variety is not too difficult. Plants are watered no more than once a week; in extreme heat, this interval can be reduced to 4 days. Then the soil must be loosened, mulched with peat or humus, spud. Top dressing with special mineral complexes and organics is carried out up to 3 times during the season.

Danko is a variety that is highly immune to most diseases of nightshade crops. It is practically not affected by fungal and viral diseases, it requires only rare preventive treatments and pre-plant disinfection of the greenhouse. As a preventive measure, you can also use the placement of tomatoes away from other nightshade crops. Pests attack the bushes quite actively, from whiteflies and spider mites, specialized treatment with chemical insecticides may be required, Fitoverm will do.

Danko combines many positive qualities, including excellent drought tolerance. He is able to endure long periods without precipitation, is content with a minimum intake of moisture. Feels good outdoors.

The opinions of vegetable growers about Danko tomatoes can be generally called positive. Many gardeners highly value this variety for the attractive appearance of the fruits, their unusual sizes. It is noted that the first harvest of this variety is always the largest-fruited, and subsequent ovaries are already formed smaller. Many summer residents choose Danko for its good adaptation to open ground conditions - you don't have to worry about the need for frequent airing of the greenhouse or watering.

And also tomatoes of this variety are often praised for their disease resistance. They practically do not have to be processed from rot or mosaic. To increase yields, experienced homeowners are advised to ration the brushes during the flowering period, the formation of ovaries.

The negative aspects of summer residents include the tendency of ripe fruits to crack, as well as the growth of the bush. The disadvantages are also the low transportability and keeping quality of tomatoes. They are more suitable for salads or processing; when canned, they lose most of their attractiveness. Some vegetable growers complain about the difficulty of pinching, as well as late fruiting, but here a lot depends on the growing region.