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Sensei tomatoes are distinguished by large, fleshy and sweet fruits. The variety is unpretentious, but responds positively to feeding and care. It is grown in greenhouses and in open areas, including under film.
Description of the variety
The characteristics and description of the Sensei tomato variety are as follows:
- early ripening variety;
- high productivity;
- determinate standard bush;
- the height in the greenhouse reaches 1.5 m;
- moderate amount of green mass;
- 3-5 tomatoes ripen on one bunch;
The fruits of the Sensei variety have a number of features:
- big sizes;
- weight up to 400 g;
- rounded heart-shaped;
- pronounced ribbing at the stalk;
- crimson-red color of tomatoes.
Productivity of the variety
The Sensei variety is distinguished by long-term fruiting. Tomatoes are harvested before frost sets in. Subsequently, green fruits are collected, which ripen indoors.
These tomatoes are used in the daily diet for preparing first courses, purees and sauces. According to reviews, Sensei tomatoes are used to prepare thick and tasty juice.
Boarding order
Sensei tomatoes are grown using the seedling method. First, the seeds are planted at home.Grown plants are planted in open areas or in a greenhouse. The soil is prepared for planting and fertilized with compost or minerals.
Growing seedlings
The soil for Sensei tomato seedlings is prepared in the fall. It is obtained by combining equal amounts of humus and turf soil. Soil permeability can be improved by adding peat or sand. In garden stores you can purchase ready-made soil mixtures for tomato seedlings.
If garden soil is used, it must be disinfected by placing it in a heated microwave or oven. This treatment takes no more than 10-15 minutes.
Then they move on to preparing the seed material. To improve germination, seeds are wrapped in a damp cloth for a day. The material is also treated with a solution of Fitosporin or salt. Purchased seeds do not require processing, as evidenced by their bright color.
For tomato seedlings, prepare containers 10 cm high, which are filled with soil. For planting, depressions of 1 cm are made, where seeds are placed every 2 cm. The seed material is sprinkled with earth on top, after which the plantings are watered.
Tomato seedlings appear most quickly at a temperature of 25-30 degrees. A few days later, when the first shoots appear, the containers are transferred to the window. Within 12 hours, the seedlings should be well lit. If necessary, additional lighting is installed.
When the soil dries out, it is necessary to water the tomatoes. It is best to use warm, settled water, which is applied using a spray bottle.
Planting in a greenhouse
You can transfer Sensei tomatoes to the greenhouse after they reach a height of 20 cm. 2 months after planting, the plants form a strong root system and 4-5 leaves.
The greenhouse is prepared for tomatoes in the fall. It is recommended to remove about 10 cm of soil cover as it becomes an overwintering site for insect larvae and fungal spores. The remaining soil is dug up and humus is added to it.
As fertilizer per 1 sq. m it is recommended to add 6 tbsp. l. superphosphate, 1 tbsp. l. potassium sulphide and 2 cups of wood ash.
Sensei tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse made of polycarbonate, glass or film. Its frame is made of aluminum, which is a durable and lightweight material. The greenhouse is not installed in shady areas, since tomatoes require good lighting during the day.
Seedlings of the Sensei variety are placed in increments of 20 cm. A gap of 50 cm is made between the rows. The tomatoes are placed together with a lump of earth in the prepared holes, after which they are covered with soil and moisture is added.
Growing in open ground
According to reviews, the Sensei tomato variety is successfully grown in open areas, if climatic conditions permit. To do this, use seedlings or plant seeds directly in the beds.
Work is carried out when the soil and air are well warmed up and spring frosts have passed. For some time after planting the tomatoes, they are covered with agrofibre at night.
Beds for tomatoes are equipped in the autumn. The soil must be dug up, humus and wood ash added.Areas where cucumbers, cabbage, onions, beets, herbs, legumes and melons previously grew are suitable for tomatoes. Do not use beds after tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes and peppers.
In open ground, holes for tomatoes are placed at a distance of 40 cm. Intervals of 50 cm are made between the rows. After transferring the plants, their root system must be covered with soil, the soil compacted and watered well.
Tomato care
Caring for the Sensei variety includes watering and fertilizing. The formation of a bush helps control the growth of green mass. Tomatoes are little susceptible to diseases in an optimal microclimate.
Watering the plantings
Tomato Sensei needs moderate watering, which is done in the morning or evening. First, the water must settle and warm up in barrels. Do not water tomatoes with a hose, since exposure to cold water is stressful for the plants.
For each tomato bush you need to add 3 to 5 liters of water. The first watering is carried out a week after planting the tomatoes in a permanent place. Before flowering begins, they are watered every 3-4 days with 3 liters of water. When forming inflorescences and ovaries, plants require 5 liters of water, but it is enough to carry out the procedure weekly. The amount of water when watering should be reduced during fruit formation.
Fertilizer application
According to reviews, Sensei tomatoes produce a stable harvest when using fertilizers. During the season, fertilizers are applied several times as root and leaf feeding. During root treatment, a solution is prepared which is used to water the plantings. Foliar feeding involves spraying tomatoes.
The first application of fertilizing is made after 10 days of planting tomatoes in the prepared area. Add superphosphate and potassium sulfate (35 g each) to 10 liters of water, after which the plants are watered at the root. Phosphorus strengthens the root system of plants, and potassium improves the taste of fruits.
When flowering, tomatoes are treated with a solution of boric acid (10 g of fertilizer is required for a 10-liter bucket of water). By spraying, you can prevent the inflorescences from falling off and stimulate the formation of ovaries.
From folk remedies, tomatoes are fed with wood ash, which is applied directly to the soil or an infusion is obtained from it. Ash is rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium and other trace elements that are easily absorbed by tomatoes.
Tying and pinching
According to its characteristics and description, the Sensei tomato variety is tall and therefore requires staking. A support in the form of a metal or wooden plank is installed for each bush. Plants are tied at the top. When fruits appear, the branches also need to be secured to a support.
The Sensei variety is formed into one or two stems. Side shoots growing from the leaf axil must be removed manually. By pinching, you can control the density of plantings and direct the strength of tomatoes to fruiting.
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Conclusion
Sensei tomatoes are valued for their good taste and high yield. The variety needs care, which includes watering, fertilizing and bush formation. If agricultural practices are followed, tomatoes are less susceptible to diseases.
