Tomato Sanka

Low-growing crops due to the compactness of the bushes are ideal for small gardens or vegetable gardens. Tomato Sanka belongs to just such varieties. At the same time, it has a number of excellent characteristics that gardeners are so fond of.

The ultra-early variety was bred in Russia in November 2000. The authors-breeders were Yu.I. Panchev, E.N. Karbinskaya. The variety was registered in the State Register in 2003. Seeds are supplied to the market by such well-known agricultural firms as:

• "Aelita";
• "SeDeK";
• Siberian Garden.

Determinant variety, intended for cultivation in the Central Black Earth regions in open ground. It can be grown in greenhouses in any part of Russia.

The variety is undersized, 40-60 cm high in the open field. In greenhouses, the length can reach 100 cm. The stem is formed weak, brittle and pliable. Therefore, it is best to tie the bushes to a support in order to avoid breaking under the weight of the fruit.

Many gardeners practice different ways of forming the crown. Some remove the lower stepchildren, which are located up to the first brush, and the rest form into a crown and leave to bear fruit. Other gardeners completely refrain from pinching, leaving the bush in its original form. Then the crown becomes too spreading, the bush needs more space and the obligatory garter of all shoots to the support.

Leaves are small, elongated, green. Roughness is present along the entire surface of the sheet plate.

The inflorescence is intermediate, the first is laid over the 7th leaf, each subsequent inflorescence is through 1-2 leaves. Up to 8 brushes are formed on the stem. 4–5 fruits are formed on one hand.

In addition to early ripening, the variety has other positive qualities. For example, frost resistance. The culture is not afraid of sudden changes in temperature, but this should not be abused. They also note good immunity to fungal diseases, excellent yield indicators and taste.

Fruits are medium, round in shape. A barely perceptible ribbing goes from the peduncle. The weight of a vegetable largely depends on the care of the crop, as well as on the place of cultivation. On average, the indicators are 71–90 g, there are fruits weighing 100–110 g. It is worth remembering that in open ground the yield and weight of the fruit are always lower.

The color of a ripe berry is deep red, unripe - green. The peel is dense, does not crack. The pulp is fleshy and firm. Inside, 3-4 seed chambers are formed with an average seed size.

Tomato Sanka belongs to universal varieties, so it can be eaten fresh, in salads, dried, canned and pickled. Also, berries are suitable for sauces, juices and jams.

Gardeners' opinions on the taste of tomato vary slightly. Someone claims that the fruits contain sourness, someone - that they do not. But everyone unanimously agrees that the taste of the fruit is sweet, and the characteristic tomato flavor only intensifies during cooking.

Tomato Sanka is a representative of ultra-early crops. From germination to harvest, 79–85 days pass. The fruits are formed amicably, but ripen with different strengths. Therefore, fruiting is slightly extended and takes place from July to August. In the southern regions, the crop is harvested twice.

Summer residents estimate the yield as very high. From one bush, from 2.5 to 4 kg of tomatoes are removed. In the regions of the CMO on farmer plantations, the yield has indicators from 1 hectare of 258-348 centners.

In the south, seeds are usually sown directly into the ground. In the Central Black Earth Region, seed germination begins in January-February. In cooler climates - from March 20 to April 10.

Since the variety is classic, the seeds for the next season can be harvested on their own. Such material is usually treated with either aloe solution or weak potassium permanganate solution. Purchased seeds should not be processed additionally, as the manufacturer did it. This is usually indicated on the label. The soil in seedling boxes can be purchased at the store or prepared independently by mixing earth, sand and peat with each other.

The soil is spilled with warm water, holes are formed. The seeds are buried no more than 2 cm. After that, the earth is moistened again, and the boxes are covered with foil. The temperature under the film should be + 25 °, which is the best option for germination. The containers should be placed on the windowsill so that there is enough sunlight for each container. After the seeds hatch, the film must be removed, and the young seedlings must be shed again with water.

Since the crop grows slowly, the stems need feeding, which will stimulate growth. It is also important to ration the amount of sunlight. If it is not enough, then it is better to resort to a UV lamp. Tomato Sanka needs long daylight hours, which is 8-10 hours.

The first pick is carried out when 2–4 strong leaves are formed at the seedlings. The second - at the age of 60 days, when the number of leaves on the plant will be at least 6-8. Disembarkation takes place from mid-May to June 5th.

Before planting seedlings in the ground, the earth is spilled with warm or hot water to keep it warm. At the bottom of the wells, you can pour ammonium nitrate to stimulate growth or nitroammophos.

The planting scheme largely depends on how the plant will germinate. If subsequent pinching is carried out, then 5-6 bushes can be planted on 1 m 2. If not, then for 1 m 2 - no more than 4. Since the crown of the plant is too spreading, the bushes will interfere with each other, and the branches may intertwine with each other.

At the same time, pegs or a system of trellises are driven in next to the bushes. Many gardeners use a 40X40 or 50X30 cm scheme. This will depend on the free area of ​​the garden.

For a good harvest, some agronomic procedures should be followed.

• Watering is carried out with warm settled water in the evening. Everything is applied at the very root until the soil is evenly moistened around the stem. Usually 3 buckets will be sufficient. It is necessary that the roots are fully saturated with moisture. It is best to carry out the procedure at intervals of 5 days.
• Loosening the soil is necessary in order to saturate the earth with oxygen and break up the dry crust that forms on the surface.All weeds are removed during loosening. To make plant maintenance easier, you can use sawdust, peat or straw mulch.
• It is necessary to ventilate the greenhouse daily and maintain the temperature no more than + 30 °.
• Top dressing is done after watering and is applied in liquid form. Most often, gardeners use mineral formulations containing nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and copper. From natural fertilizers, poultry manure, manure, wood ash, and peat are used.
• Preventive spraying is carried out several times per season. Gardeners use Bordeaux liquid, soap or garlic solution. Fungicides are used for plant diseases.
• Stepping is done at will. But a garter to the support is required.