- Appeared when crossing: bred on the basis of the Sanka variety
- Category: grade
- Growth type: determinant
- Appointment: fresh consumption, for whole fruit preservation
- Ripening period: early
- Ripening time, days: 80-90
- Growing conditions: for open ground, for closed ground
- Bush size: undersized
- Bush height, cm: up to 60
- Bush characteristic: compact
The Sanka Zolotoy tomato variety belongs to the category of determinant plants, equally well suited for growing in open ground or in greenhouses. The purpose of the fruit is universal, for canning, salads or fresh consumption.
Breeding history
The variety was obtained by specialists from a Siberian agricultural firm on the basis of Sanka tomato. The main difference lies in the color of the skin and the more compact size of the fruit.
Description of the variety
The compact low-growing bushes of this tomato grow up to 60 cm. The foliage is high, the tops are green, rich in color, with deeply dissected plates.
The main qualities of the fruit
The fruits are large, with an average weight of 80 g (individual specimens up to 150 g). The shape is correct, rounded, with slight ribbing. The thin skin turns bright yellow. The stalk lacks a green spot. Fruits are resistant to cracking.
Taste characteristics
The fruits are sweet, pleasant, with tender and dense pulp. The sugar content is high. Salting retains the taste and shape of the fruit.
Ripening and fruiting
The early ripening period allows the fruits of this tomato to ripen within 80-90 days from the moment of planting. Fruiting is extended, lasts from June to August.
Yield
Sanka Zolotoy is a high-yielding tomato. The collection volumes are 3-4 kg / m2. The variety is consistently yielding, bears fruit abundantly both outdoors and indoors.
The timing of planting seedlings and planting in the ground
Tomato seeds are sown from mid-March to early April. Transfer to open ground is usually planned for June, after 55-60 days. Plants can be transferred to greenhouses in April-May. In areas of risky farming, the timing of transplanting is shifted. They are transferred for 10-14 days. Harvesting fruits with early spring frosts is also recommended early, in a slightly unripe form.
The sowing depth of the seeds is about 10 mm, it is not necessary to sprinkle them heavily. In the process of growing, seedlings are fed 2-3 times with a complex composition. Seeds must first be disinfected. The soil needs moderately fertile, not too wet.
Growing tomato seedlings is an extremely important process, because it largely depends on whether the gardener can harvest at all. All aspects must be taken into account, from seedbed preparation to planting in the ground.
Landing scheme
The bushes are placed in a garden bed or in a greenhouse at a distance of 30 × 50 cm. The standard planting density is up to 4 plants per 1 m2.
Growing and care
Tomato bushes need shaping. They are transplanted into the ground when 1 flower brush and 6-7 true leaves appear.Limited growth of shoots does not require pinching the top. When landing in a permanent place, it is important not to make too large indentations. Young bushes require a warm, well-lit area, free of drafts.
It will be useful to dig up the beds with humus or rotted manure. The pits are pre-moistened with warm water. After transplanting, the soil at the roots is slightly compacted. In hot weather, it will be useful to shade the plants in the early days. Tomato bushes with a strong stem will be good to tie up.
Regular watering of tomatoes in the open field will not be needed if precipitation occurs often enough. During long periods of drought, regular hydration should be established 2-3 times a week. Abundant growth of green mass indicates the need for hilling plants. And also the culture shows regular loosening. In greenhouses, shrubs will benefit from mulching to help regulate air humidity.
A plant needs different micronutrients at each stage of growth. All fertilizers can be divided into two groups: mineral and organic. Folk remedies are often used: iodine, yeast, bird droppings, eggshells.
It is important to observe the rate and period of feeding. This also applies to folk remedies and organic fertilizers.
Disease and pest resistance
The variety is highly immune to most common tomato diseases. It is not affected by late blight due to the fact that it bears fruit early. Garden pests also rarely attack plants. The bushes do not need professional treatment.
Resistant to adverse weather conditions
The tomato is cold-resistant, when planted and grown, it tolerates light shading. The variety is considered super unpretentious.
Growing regions
The tomato was bred for cultivation in Siberia and the Urals. Here it is grown in a shelter. In Central Russia and to the south, it can be planted in open ground.
Review overview
Summer residents willingly plant Sanka Zolotoy tomatoes on their plots. It is praised for its beautiful shape, which is preserved when preserved.The variety is, indeed, early ripening; in greenhouses, tomatoes ripen faster than in open ground. The yield in real conditions is much higher, reaching 15 kg per 1 m2. It is noted that seeds can be sown directly into the ground, they successfully form strong bushes, if the time is right, and the necessary care is provided.
There are mentions that the Sanka Golden tomato is perfect for growing on balconies or in containers on windows. In this case, it is immediately sown in separate containers. And also the advantages of this tomato include the preservation of the integrity of the fruit during canning. They are especially good in mixed salads or other preparations.
Some of the disadvantages of the variety include a strong heterogeneity in the size and weight of the fruit. In addition, one must not forget that heavy brushes can greatly overload the stems. Experienced summer residents are advised to use individual props so that the bushes do not break.
