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Among the variety of tomatoes, the ultra-early variety Sanka is becoming increasingly popular. The tomatoes are intended for the Central Black Earth region, registered since 2003. She worked on developing the variety E.N. Korbinskaya, and it is often distributed under the name Aelita Sanka tomato (after the name of the company that produces its seeds). Now the hearts of many gardeners are given to Sanka tomatoes because of their excellent characteristics. Small, beautifully rounded fleshy fruits of rich red color are a real find for the housewife. They look amazingly appetizing in preparations.
Those who like to experiment also grow Sanka golden tomatoes. These fruits differ from the original variety only in their bright yellow color - a sort of cheerful sunshine among garden greenery. The remaining parameters of the variety are identical. Thanks to the very rapid ripening (65-85 days), plants of the Sanka variety - both red and gold - can sometimes even “escape” from diseases and therefore have time to provide a full harvest.
Description of the variety and characteristics
Tomatoes of the Sanka variety are planted in open ground or under film cover. It is not intended for heated greenhouses. A garter is needed only in case of a bountiful harvest.
- The fruits of the Sanka variety weigh 80-100 g, have a dense skin, barely noticeable ribbing, and are even in color - a green spot near the stalk is not typical for them. The fruit cluster is formed after the seventh leaf.
- The yield of the bush is 3-4 kg, and from 1 sq. m you can collect up to 15 kg of tomato fruits. This is a very good indicator for small plant bushes;
- Sanka tomatoes are distinguished by their compact, low bush - only up to 40-60 cm. Because of this valuable feature, a compacted pattern is allowed when planting tomato bushes;
- The plant reacts little to changes in comfortable temperature, lack of moisture and lighting;
- Reviews about the taste of the fruits of the Sanka variety are also positive, although late varieties of other tomatoes may have more sugar content;
- The fruits of early tomatoes of the Sanka variety are suitable for all purposes: tasty in fresh salads, delicious in marinades, juicy pulp suitable for making juice;
- Amateurs collect the seeds themselves, since this plant is not a hybrid.
With proper care, Sanka tomato bushes grow and bear fruit all season until frost. Plants can easily tolerate even low temperatures in September. In addition, the fruits are suitable for transportation and can be stored for a long time when picked. Among the tomatoes of the Sanka variety there are almost no non-standard ones, moreover, they are approximately the same size and give a good harvest. This is an excellent choice of tomato plants to grow on the balcony.
Based on the reviews, we can clearly conclude: the unpretentious tomato variety Sanka is quite profitable for growing on plots. It must be borne in mind that characteristics may vary depending on soil, weather conditions and care.
Having collected the red ones, you can pick the greenish fruits.Sanka tomatoes will ripen at home, in a dark place. If the taste is lost a little, it is unlikely to be noticeable in canned food.
Tomato growing cycle
The initial work with tomato plants of the Sanka variety is the same as for other varieties of tomatoes.
Growing seedlings
If the gardener has collected his own seeds, and purchased ones too!, they must be disinfected for half an hour in a weak solution of potassium permanganate or aloe.
- Once dried, carefully place them at a distance of 2-3 cm into the grooves of the prepared soil in the seedling box. Cover the top of the container with film and keep warm. It is removed when the first shoots sprout, and the boxes are placed on the windowsill or under a phytolamp;
- Watering with water at room temperature is moderate to avoid blackleg;
- Diving is carried out when the third true leaf grows: they carefully pry up the plant with its roots, pinch the longest one - the main root - by a centimeter or one and a half and plant it in a separate pot. Now the root system will develop more horizontally, taking minerals from the top layer of soil;
- In May, Sanka tomato plants need hardening: the seedlings are taken out into the air, but not into direct sunlight, so that they adapt to life in open ground.
The larger the tomato berries, the lower the concentration of these substances.
Garden chores: loosening, watering, feeding
Tomato bushes of the Sanka variety are planted, adhering to the generally accepted rule, according to the 40x50 pattern, although reviews often mention a successful harvest with more crowded plants. This can happen in dry weather, in an area with drip irrigation.But if rain is a frequent visitor in a particular region, it is better to protect yourself from losing early tomato bushes due to late blight.
- When watering, it is advisable to avoid spraying the entire plant with water - only water the soil;
- To maintain moisture in the soil, tomato beds are mulched with: sawdust, straw, picked weeds, without seeds, even green ones;
- You cannot plant Sanka tomato plants in the area where potatoes grew last year. The bushes will develop well where carrots, parsley, cauliflower, zucchini, cucumbers, and dill were grown;
- It is better to feed the Sanka tomato variety with organic matter when flowering begins: dilute humus 1:5 or chicken manure 1:15. Plants practically do not need mineral fertilizers;
- Tomato beds are regularly loosened and weeds removed.
Features of the growth of Sanka tomatoes
There are some specifics in growing plants of this variety.
When diving, it is better to plant the plants separately in peat pots or homemade thin paper cups. When the bushes are transplanted into the ground along with a half-decayed container, the roots do not suffer, and the period of adaptation will be shorter. The harvest is received earlier.
When the ovaries form, the lower leaves and stepsons are removed. Early harvesting of tomatoes of the Sanka variety will be more abundant. If side shoots are left, the fruits will be smaller, but the bush will bear fruit until frost. Do not cut off the tops of plants.
Bushes should be planted in spacious, open, sunny areas.
Everyone who planted this variety speaks favorably of it. The plant is fully responsible for caring for it.
