Tomato "Sanka": description of the variety and features of cultivation
Tomato is a fruit that is in great demand in our time. Tomato can have fruits of very different shapes: round, oval, flattened and heart-shaped.
There are many varieties of tomato, they can be distinguished from each other not only by shape, but also by size, color, description. Tomatoes can also have a different type of bushes and fruit ripening time. It is up to you to decide which of the varieties to prefer, but first you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics and features of growing these plants in order to get the desired result.
Every gardener wants to get a plentiful and early harvest, so the Sanka tomato variety is the best fit for these purposes. He has been familiar to owners of summer cottages and personal plots since 2003. Work on the breeding of this variety of tomato was entrusted to the scientist E. N. Korbinskaya. Today the variety is distributed under the name "Sanka". The Aelita company is engaged in realization of these seeds.
A large and appetizing fruit of this species can be not only red, but also yellow, as it has an excellent hybrid - "Sanka Golden". It is practically not inferior in positive characteristics to its predecessor. The plant rarely gets sick, so it is especially valued among gardeners. Tomato can be used not only for growing in your backyard, but also for industrial purposes.
Main characteristics
Tomato "Sanka" refers to determinant plants. A tomato that is grown on open soils can have a bush height of up to half a meter. A greenhouse plant may be slightly taller, but no larger than a meter in size. Stepchildren are places where new fruits will form, so this tomato does not need to be removed, which can also be attributed to its advantages. The formation of the first brushes can be seen at the time of development of the present seventh leaf.
The variety is characterized by an average yield. Fruits begin to form after 80 days from the moment of germination. The ripening process begins after 100 days from germination, it is quite fast and uniform. Each tomato has an even round shape. It is covered with a dense skin of bright red color. If you pick green tomatoes, they will quickly ripen and will not lose their taste.
The weight of each fruit is about 80 grams, the structure is not watery, which distinguishes this variety from other early varieties. Bushes of a non-hybrid plant have intermediate inflorescences and practically do not need a garter. "Sanka" is quite resistant to cold, it needs a little sunshine to ripen. The variety is characterized by high yield, which can be about four kilograms from one bush. By collecting seeds, it will be possible to plant a tomato next year and get a decent harvest.
"Sanka Golden" is a hybrid and can produce many fruits, regardless of the place of growth. This high-yielding and unpretentious tomato is popular with summer residents. It was bred by breeders from Russia on the basis of the Sanka variety. The species has excellent taste characteristics and original yellow color.
80-90 days after the appearance of sprouts, the tomato bears fruit.Their shape is round, has a rich color, fleshy and juicy pulp. With proper care, the variety yields a yield of 15 kilograms per plant for the entire season. "Sanka Golden" is good for shaded areas. Its fruits can be used for a variety of purposes. This is due to the high content of useful elements:
- vitamins A, groups B, K, E;
- fructose, malic, citric and oxalic acid;
- iron, zinc, magnesium and iodine;
- glucose and ascorbic acid.
Due to the fact that the fruits ripen together, their urgent processing is not necessary. In the summer, they can be used to make gazpacho soup or pizza sauce. This vegetable is characterized by strength, therefore it is used in stuffing. Several filling options:
- with cheese, mayonnaise and garlic;
- with cottage cheese, herbs, garlic and sour cream;
- with cheese, dill, green onions, black pepper, sour cream.
Reviews on the Web about this variety of tomatoes are only positive. People who grow it in the Moscow region are already harvesting good crops by mid-June and are very pleased with the result. Others are pleased with the commercial attractiveness of the variety and the fact that it can be plucked pink, while ripening, the tomato will become no less tasty than fruits ripened on the branches.
Advantages and disadvantages
This undersized plant can please with fruits until the onset of cold weather. In addition, "Sanka" has a lot of other advantages:
- fast maturation period;
- good harvest in all weather conditions;
- indifference to the level of soil fertility;
- does not need pinching;
- the growth of bushes is possible without supports and without a garter;
- the fruit is characterized by beauty, pleasant taste and lies for a long time;
- seeds can be used to breed this type of tomato;
- during transportation, the fruits do not deteriorate;
- multipurpose use.
This fruit is endowed with a mass of useful properties for humans:
- is an antioxidant;
- prevents the breakdown of cells in the body;
- normalizes the work of the heart and blood vessels;
- has a diuretic ability, participates in metabolism, is useful for use by those people who are overweight;
- it is considered an excellent antidepressant and normalizes the functioning of the nervous system;
- supports immunity and gives the body additional strength and energy;
- tomato is able to kill harmful microorganisms and exhibit an anti-inflammatory effect;
- quenches thirst and reduces blood pressure;
- favorably affects metabolism, can neutralize toxins and remove cholesterol;
- when using a tomato, the face acquires freshness and youth;
- the vitamins contained in the tomato contribute to the improvement of vision and the treatment of eye diseases;
- Tomatoes improve memorization and the ability to absorb information.
Tomato "Sanka" has found its application in many areas:
- It is an indispensable food product in the cuisine of different countries of the world. Soups, salads, juices, casseroles, preserves, ketchups and snacks are prepared from it. The use of a tomato is possible in processed and raw form.
- Due to its low calorie content, it is recommended to use it during diets.
- Juicy pulp is used to treat burns and wounds.
- From the fruits make face masks that promote skin rejuvenation.
- Tops of tomatoes - raw materials for the preparation of pesticides.
This tomato variety has no flaws. But there are some contraindications for its use in food. The organic acid of this berry exacerbates diseases of the liver, gallbladder and bladder. Tomato can cause an allergic reaction.For people who have progressive arthritis and osteochondrosis, this berry is contraindicated.
It is strictly forbidden to consume tomatoes with alcohol.
How to grow?
Growing the Sanka tomato is possible using seeds that you can buy or prepare yourself. The result of your work in the garden will depend on how well the material for planting will be prepared.
Before the start of the sowing process, it is worth sorting out the seeds, removing the defective ones from them. You need to choose undamaged and high-quality copies for the process. Seeds need pickling before the sowing procedure, for this they are soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate and left for a while. After the material is rinsed. The use of growth stimulants will also have a positive effect on the future harvest. It is recommended to use Zircon, Oberg or Ecosil.
You should calculate the optimal time for planting the seed. In order for the seedlings to reach the level of development necessary for planting, it will take 50 days, then it can be transplanted.
Planting material is dried and sown in containers that are filled with earth. Seeds should be covered with soil no more than one centimeter. Before planting, the earth must be moistened and loosened.
Picking will be the next step in tomato germination. Its implementation is mandatory. The function of diving is to stimulate the root system of plants. In order to start the procedure, the tomato should have two leaves. Seedlings need to be transplanted in separate cups and deepened to foliage. It is also recommended to fertilize the soil with minerals. Ten days later, urea, superphosphate or sodium phosphate can be added to growing tomatoes.
After about 1.5 months, the seedlings will be ready for transplanting. This will be noticeable in a plant that has six or seven leaves, as well as well-developed roots. Young shoots will be considered hardened if they are taken out into fresh air for a short time every day.. An important point before planting plants is the selection of the best individuals who have the strongest root system and strong shoot. A tomato with a height of about 30 centimeters is considered ready for planting.
Seedlings are planted in open ground or a greenhouse in the amount of 9 plants per square meter. This work is best done in the evening or in cloudy weather. Do not forget about warming up the earth to the depth of the root system, its temperature should not be below 15 degrees. At lower temperatures, the plant may not take root.
The process of planting seedlings in a greenhouse can be started from May 1, under a film - from 20, but in open ground - from about June 10. The main thing is that there is no return of frost. The best place to grow tomatoes is where cabbage, cucumber, carrots, and onions used to grow.
Proper soil preparation is carried out as follows:
- Sanding. It must be carried out in the autumn. If the soil is heavy and wet, then a bucket of sand per square meter will be enough.
- Liming. Reduces soil acidity. During the digging of the earth, lime powder is introduced into the soil in the amount of 800 g per square meter.
- Disinfection. In spring, the soil can be treated with a hot solution of copper sulphate at the rate of a liter per square meter.
- Application organic and mineral fertilizers.
Immediately before planting seedlings, it is necessary to form beds.Their optimal size is 1-1.2 meters wide and 0.2 meters long. Holes are made at a distance of 0.4 meters in a row, and between rows - about 0.55 meters. After preparing the beds, you can start working with seedlings. If the plant grew in a paper cup or peat tablet, then it can not be removed. Provided that any other container was used, the tomato is carefully removed from it with a spatula.
Seedlings are located in a hole in a vertical position and are covered with fertile soil to a real leaf. Further, the earth is pressed and watered.
To grow the Sanka tomato in a greenhouse, you need to take into account some features, for example, the quality of the soil. It is necessary to mix two parts of the earth from the garden, one part of peat, the same proportion of sawdust and humus. The procedure for planting plants in the soil is identical to the previous option.
This variety was created for cultivation in the central black earth regions, which does not mean at all that it cannot be grown in another area. Delicious tomatoes can be harvested in any region of the country. But if this is a northern area, then the plant will need shelter in case of cold.
Care rules
Tomato is a crop that can be found in almost every garden. To get a bountiful harvest, it is worth caring for the variety correctly and regularly. It is necessary to start caring for a plant when it is in a state of seedlings. Young shoots should be provided with a sufficient amount of light, moisture and regularly hardened.
Despite the fact that "Sanka" is an unpretentious variety of tomatoes, it must be constantly fertilized and watered, a bush must be formed and the yellow leaves that have appeared should be removed.
If you water tomatoes correctly and in a timely manner, they will grow well.When growing a plant in a greenhouse, cracking of the fruit is often noticed. Furrows form on them, which dry out over time, which strikes at the crop. The cause of this condition is a violation of watering during growth.
It is advisable to water the culture once every 3-4 days. At the same time, water should be poured into the hole so that the liquid gets to the right place and does not spread on the ground. Seedlings should be planted in moist soil. After the bush is placed in the ground, it is watered again. Re-irrigation can be carried out after seven days. During this period, the roots will become adapted to the new habitat and begin a normal and complete life process.
Watering can be of the following types:
- mechanical;
- sprinkling;
- drip;
- intrasoil.
If there are quite a lot of plants, then it will take a lot of time to water them, so mechanical irrigation will be most appropriate here. In cottages, hoses are often used that are connected to the water supply. If the water pressure is too high, then this can damage the wells and they will have to be restored. Therefore, it is worth making sure that the pressure is optimal. It is also undesirable for water to fall on the leaves.
Automatic irrigation systems can be installed both outdoors and in a greenhouse. At home, you can build drip irrigation with your own hands, thanks to which a uniform supply of moisture to the roots of "Sanka" will be ensured.
In order to build an intrasoil irrigation system, more knowledge and effort will be required. It consists of a system of pipes placed inside the soil. Such irrigation should be carried out along the seedling rows so that the liquid flows strictly under the roots.
The most advanced type of irrigation is a rain irrigation system, which is often used in greenhouses. This irrigation process consists in placing pipes with nozzles at a certain height. Such equipment contributes to the uniform distribution of moisture and the prevention of its excess.
When watering, be sure to adhere to the schedule in order to prevent waterlogging of the soil and the spread of some fungal plant diseases.
The procedure for caring for the Sanka tomato includes the timely application of fertilizers to the soil or to each well. If you feed the plant incorrectly, then irreparable harm can be done to it.
For the first time, the soil is fertilized even before planting tomatoes. Thanks to this, it is enriched with organic substances, minerals and useful elements that will contribute to good yields. The next fertilization should be carried out after the seedlings have taken root and started growing in the ground. The third time - after the fruits begin to set.
As a fertilizer, ammonium and calcium nitrate is well suited in the amount of 0.5 kg per hundred square meters. It is poured into each well, and then filled with water. When the contact of two media occurs, the chemical element will quickly sink deep into the earth. Chemicals can be used not only in powder form, but also in liquid form. It is customary to dilute them with water, and then pour them under the holes.
When growing the Sanka tomato, you should not overdo it with the amount of fertilizer. If the soil is sufficiently nourished, then the first top dressing is optional.
When the growing process takes place at home, the quality of the soil should be given special attention.It always needs additional loosening in order to better pass air and moisture.
Diseases and pests
Tomato "Sanka" is considered quite resistant to a variety of diseases that can attack tomato bushes. But it is still recommended to carry out prevention against such diseases:
- Blackleg. Seedling damage occurs due to frequent irrigation and lack of fresh air.
- Dry spotting. This type of disease is fungal. The affected bush needs to be carefully removed and destroyed away from other plants to prevent the spread of the disease.
- Black spotting.
If, nevertheless, the plant turned out to be affected by a black leg, you must immediately prevent the further development of the disease. To do this, it is worth reducing watering and treating plants with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
To carry out prevention against fusarium and late blight, it is necessary to water the soil with diluted potassium permanganate once every 10 days. From whitefly, scoop caterpillars and other pests, it is worth treating the plant with insecticides.
As a means of prevention, agronomists often use a change in the top soil layer. All remaining land is carefully dug up. Tomato "Senka" may suffer from such pests:
- Aphid. To combat it, it is necessary to water the plants with water under high pressure. You need to carry out this procedure every day. In this way, the pest will gradually be washed off until it completely disappears. It is also recommended to cut off foliage with an accumulation of aphids or the use of chemicals.
- Caterpillars. They can attack plants in greenhouse conditions. The method of getting rid of them is the regular collection of weeds, as well as scalding the soil with boiling water immediately before planting.
- Colorado beetle. If tomato bushes are attacked by this pest, then you can use the same means as for protecting potatoes.
Helpful Hints
To get a good harvest, you need strong and healthy seedlings. Here are some tips to help young plants get better:
- do not ignore the treatment of seeds with potassium permanganate, as this process will reduce the possibility of infection of seedlings with fungi;
- it is necessary to do a picking of seedlings;
- thanks to artificial lighting, seedlings do not stretch;
- night air temperature in the room where cultivation is carried out should be lower than in the daytime;
- the soil needs regular loosening;
- if there is a risk of frost, it is worth mulching the soil or covering the plants with white non-woven material;
- you can’t plant “Sanka” in the place where potatoes grew last year;
- it is better to use organic fertilizer options.
If the seeds are bought in a store, then the choice should be stopped only by a trusted and reliable manufacturer, which will guarantee a quality result. There are situations when the first fruits of a variety correspond to the size of the species, and the rest grow smaller. This indicates a lack of nutrition of the bushes and the need for their urgent feeding. Alternatively, you can use potassium-phosphorus fertilizer. But in no case should you overdo it with top dressing, as the fruits can turn out to be watery.
Tomato "Sanka" - a variety suitable for everyone. It is preferred by experienced farmers, and also often grown by beginners, knowing about its excellent characteristics. It is popular because it is undemanding in care, hardy, unpretentious and gives a good harvest.
This variety of tomato can be grown in greenhouse conditions and on open soils.If there is no specially designed place, then "Sanka" will be able to delight you with a harvest, growing right on the balcony or windowsill. This variety of tomato is eaten raw and canned, so you will enjoy this unusual crop all year round.
There are many varieties of vegetables that are grown in the garden for a year, sometimes five years, and then disappear and people forget about them. But this cannot be said about the Sanka tomato. It belongs to those rare plants that, when they enter the land, become permanent residents on it.
For an overview of the characteristics of tomatoes of the Sanka variety, see the following video.