Characteristics and description of the Sanka tomato variety, its yield and cultivation
When choosing tomato seeds for planting on their site, gardeners pay attention to varieties that can give good yields in the difficult conditions of the middle belt and the northern regions of the country. Agrarians choose Sanka tomatoes.
According to experts, these tomatoes have a lot of advantages over other varieties: they are not demanding in care, they give excellent yields. In addition to the Sanka tomato, there is also its variety - the Sanka golden tomato.
Main characteristics of the variety
First of all, it should be noted that Sanka varieties are undersized. The maximum stem height of such a "tomato prince" is only 60 centimeters.
Characteristics and description of the variety:
- This is an early ripening tomato, since you can get tasty and juicy fruits within three months after the seedlings appear.
- Tomatoes of this variety have a rounded shape and have a dense, fleshy pulp and excellent taste.
- Fruit weight depends on growing conditions. If this is open ground, then the tomatoes will be about 100 grams, in a greenhouse their size can increase to 150 grams.
- From each bush of the Sanka tomato variety, you can get about four kilograms of delicious fruits.
- Very important: all tomatoes ripen almost at the same time. The fruits can be used for conservation, but they are no less tasty when fresh.
- Sanka tomatoes have excellent taste, have some sourness, but most valuable are their high yield and quick ripening. There will already be quality fruits on your table when other types of tomatoes are just beginning to bloom. In many respects, it is due to early ripening that the fruits are not affected by late blight.
The popularity of growing Sanka tomatoes is growing from year to year. After all, this is one of the few varieties that is resistant to the most common diseases without special treatment. Most often, seeds on sale have a photo and description.
The main advantages of the variety
Gardeners love "Sanka", as well as the tomato variety Sasha, Alexander f1 and tomato Three sisters, for the ease of growing, pinching and undemanding care. Even an inexperienced farmer can grow them.
Due to the fact that the variety is undersized, there is no need to tie it up. In addition, there are few stepsons on it, which removes the problem of removing excess processes. The high yield of this crop allows you to get fruits all summer. This variety can be grown both in greenhouses and in the open field. Seeds obtained from ripe fruits can be grown next year: they will not lose their qualities.
Of course, it should be understood that this refers to the original varieties, because there are so many fakes today.
Seedling growing rules
Sowing seeds is best in the first decade of March, because before planting in open ground, the plant must develop for at least 55 days.
Before the seeds are sown, they are usually soaked for half an hour in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. This allows you to get rid of disease-causing bacteria and prevent the risk of contracting many diseases. After soaking, rinse with clean water.
Shallow grooves are made in the prepared container with soil. In them, it will be necessary to sow seeds slightly dried after processing. From above they must be covered with earth. After that, the container is tightly covered with foil and placed in a warm and dark place. The grown seedlings are transferred to a lighted place in containers.
The pick is carried out after the appearance of the second pair of true leaves. This will allow the plants to harden and form a strong root system. In most cases, seedlings are located on the windowsills of houses and apartments of summer residents.
To get really high quality tomatoes, it must be seasoned. To do this, a few weeks before planting, the containers are taken out into the open air. If frosts are expected at night, it is better to cover the plants with foil using arcs, or simply bring them into the house.
You can plant tomatoes only after the threat of frost has passed. There should be no more than 3 plants per square meter. You can't thicken the plantings too much, otherwise the plants will not have enough light, moisture and nutrients.
Features of the choice of ready-made seedlings
If you do not want to grow seedlings yourself, but prefer to buy and plant ready-made seedlings, then you need to know by what criteria to choose plants in order to get a tomato crop on your site.
First of all, ask how old the seedlings are. The best option would be a month and a half. The plant must have more than six leaves, and the height cannot be more than 30 centimeters.
When choosing tomatoes for seedlings, you should pay attention to the roots, which should be strong, healthy and without visible damage. Strong leaves should grow on a sturdy, juicy green stem.
In addition, you need to carefully examine the seedlings for possible infections with fungus and other pests. Purchased plants must be fresh and free of signs of lethargy.
Growing conditions
Even the most unpretentious plant varieties require adherence to growing rules. If you want to get a really good harvest, you must follow these requirements.
Even in spite of the fact that Sanka is undemanding to care, there are some peculiarities of growing and caring for sown tomatoes.
For example:
- This tomato variety does not like weeds around it, so you will have to weed the site several times. In addition, if there is not enough moisture in the soil, then the number of fruits can be significantly reduced. Excess water is discouraged.
- It is better to water the plants in the evening when the heat subsides. The water should be warm, and pour it under the root. Loosening and weeding of the area should be carried out immediately after this.
- You need to apply fertilizer gently to get an acceptable yield. In addition, to protect the crop from various types of pests and diseases, it is necessary to treat the site with prophylactic agents. It is not necessary to use chemical compositions - quite effective folk remedies.
- It is better to mulch the seedlings immediately after planting in the ground. The sawdust will provide free air access and prevent weeds from growing.
- A tomato bush is stepson as follows: if there are too many stepsons on it, then it is best to remove them in whole or in part. But, as a rule, there are very few of them.
- As a top dressing, infused chicken droppings are used. For a bookmark for long-term storage, it is better to pluck the fruit from the stalk. If you pick tomatoes at the stage of milky ripeness, then they will ripen at home in just a week. In addition, this variety is distinguished by good lightness, which is of great importance for some summer residents.
According to reviews about Sanka tomatoes, everyone who planted them received fruits in a greenhouse until October, which means that you can also enjoy fresh fruits almost until the new year. In addition, the cultivation of Sanka tomatoes is possible in various areas of our homeland.
Sow and grow for fun! Most importantly, do not forget to observe the minimum number of conditions in order to get an excellent harvest in a small summer cottage, or even better: pay attention to the video about Sanka tomatoes.
