Description of the Summer Sun tomato variety, its characteristics and yield
The Summer Sun tomato species belongs to a variety of cherry varieties and was called Summer Sun among gardeners, which emphasizes the main feature of the fruit in the form of a bright rich yellow color. The variety was highly appreciated by connoisseurs of tomato varieties and 1 kg of seed from the Israeli manufacturer Hazera Genetics was sold for 350,000 dollars.
The description refers the plant to an indeterminate species, the height of the bushes can reach 2 meters, so the shoots need to be tied up. The advantages of the variety are its high yield rates. During the fruiting period, the brushes are covered with small-sized tomatoes, which hang in numerous clusters and create the effect of a wall of vegetables.
The horticultural crop belongs to varieties with an average ripening period, but in Russian regions it is suitable for late fruiting. The plant has a special leaf shape that looks more like potato plates. When broken, a specific pleasant aroma is felt.
Features of fruits
The variety belongs to high-yielding varieties. Shoots form numerous ovaries, in which a large number of tomatoes are formed. Characteristics of tomatoes:
- diameter 2.5-3 cm;
- neat rounded shape;
- content from 7 to 8 fruits in a cluster;
- the weight of one fruit is up to 30 grams.
Tomatoes have a bright amber color and create a glowing effect from the inside. The fruits are distinguished by their rich tomato flavor and aroma. Tomatoes are vegetables that are dense and have a tough skin. The pulp has a fleshy consistency; when cut, it keeps its shape and does not allow the contents to spread.
Due to their high sugar content, tomatoes have a sweetish flavor. When grown in a closed structure, the taste of the fruit is slightly reduced. Gardeners' reviews suggest that you should wait until the tomato is fully ripe to get vegetables with a full range of flavors.
The presence of an increased amount of antioxidants, tomato strengthens the body and prevents various diseases.
Care and growing recommendations
Work with the Sun begins in March and continues until mid-April. The time is determined so that 60 to 65 days pass before the disembarkation time. The diameter of the container for planting should not exceed 10 cm in diameter. The soil is chosen fertile, neutral soil is considered optimal. When self-made, sand, turf, peat, humus, charcoal are mixed in equal parts.
When planting, the seeds are buried no more than 4 cm. The optimum temperature for growing seedlings is considered to be from 24 to 30 ⁰C. The plant is demanding for a sufficient amount of heat and light, with a shortage they thin out and stretch.
The first shoots appear 6 days after planting. Watering is provided moderately; both excessive moisture and drought negatively affect the growth of seedlings. The dive is carried out after the appearance of 4 leaves, transplanting the seedlings into a container with a volume of not more than 500 ml. For better formation of the root system, it is recommended to pinch the end of the processes.
In the place of permanent cultivation, planting of seedlings is carried out after the threat of frost has passed. For this, recesses of 10 cm are formed in the soil and planting is carried out at a distance of at least 1 meter. 1 m2 it is necessary to plant up to 3 plants. After planting, the seedlings must be well moistened. Shoots are formed in 1 or 2 main stems, otherwise, due to the large amount of green mass, yield indicators will be reduced.
The variety is considered a capricious plant and requires proper care. The plant does not tolerate a lack of moisture. The best time for watering is morning and moisture should be applied at the root. If water gets on the leaves, it can cause sunburn.
You should not provoke increased humidity when growing in greenhouse conditions, the presence of a level of up to 50-60% is considered an unfavorable factor and increases the risk of developing disease-causing plant lesions. To eliminate the danger of the appearance of diseases, constant monitoring is necessary, and at the first signs, the diseased plant must be eliminated. Timely action will prevent contamination of all plantings.
