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Among the variety of tomatoes, the ultra-early Sanka variety is becoming increasingly popular. Tomatoes are intended for the Central Black Earth region, registered since 2003. E. N. Korbinskaya worked on breeding the variety, 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 hostess. They look amazingly appetizing in blanks.
Those who like to experiment also grow Sanka golden tomatoes. These fruits differ from the original variety only in a bright yellow color – such cheerful suns among garden greens. The rest of the parameters are identical. Due to the very rapid maturation (65-85 days), the plants of the Sanka variety – both red and golden, can sometimes even “escape” from diseases and therefore have time to provide a full-fledged harvest.
Description of the variety and characteristics
Tomatoes of the Sanka variety are planted in open ground or under a 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, even color – a green spot near the stalk is not typical for them. The fruit raceme is formed after the seventh leaf.
- The yield of a 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 a compact low bush – only up to 40-60 cm. Because of this valuable feature, a compacted scheme 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 later varieties of other tomatoes may have a high sugar content;
- The fruits of the early tomatoes of the Sanka variety are suitable for all purposes: tasty in fresh salads, delicious in marinades, juicy pulp is suitable for preparing juice;
- Amateurs collect seeds themselves, since this plant is not a hybrid.
With proper care, Sanka tomato bushes grow and bear fruit all season until frost. Even the September low temperature of the plant is calmly tolerated. In addition, the fruits are suitable for transportation, can be stored for a long time plucked. Among the tomatoes of the Sanka variety, there are almost no non-standard ones, besides, they are approximately the same size and give a friendly harvest. This is a great choice of tomato plant for growing on the balcony.
Based on the reviews, we can unequivocally conclude: the unassuming tomato variety Sanka is quite profitable for growing on plots. It must be borne in mind that the characteristics may vary depending on the soil, weather conditions and care.
Having collected red ones, you can pick greenish fruits. Sanka’s tomatoes will also ripen at home, in a darkened place. If the taste is lost a little, it is unlikely to be noticeable in canned food.
Tomato growing cycle
The initial work with Sanka variety tomato plants is the same as for other varieties of tomatoes.
Growing seedlings
If the gardener has collected his seeds, and purchased ones too!, they must be disinfected for half an hour in a weak solution of potassium permanganate or aloe.
- Dried, carefully at a distance of 2-3 cm, they are laid out in the grooves of the prepared soil in a seedling box. The top of the container is covered with a film and kept warm. It is removed when the first shoots sprout, and the boxes are placed on the windowsill or under the phytolamp;
- Watering with room temperature water is moderate to avoid blackleg;
- Dive is carried out when the third true leaf grows: the plant with roots is carefully pry off, the longest one – the main root – is pinched by a centimeter or one and a half and planted in a separate pot. Now the root system will develop more horizontally, taking minerals from the topsoil;
- In May, Sanka tomato plants need hardening: the seedlings are taken out into the air, but not into direct sunlight, so that it adapts to life in the open field.
The more tomato berries, the concentration of these substances decreases.
Garden chores: loosening, watering, feeding
Sanka tomato bushes are planted, adhering to the generally accepted rule, according to the 40×50 scheme, although reviews often mention a successful harvest with more crowded plants. This can be in dry weather, in a site with drip irrigation. But if rain is a frequent visitor in a particular region, it is better to protect yourself from losing bushes of early tomatoes due to late blight.
- When watering, it is advisable to avoid spraying the entire plant with water – only the soil should be watered;
- To preserve moisture in the soil, tomato beds are mulched: with sawdust, straw, plucked weeds, without seeds, even green ones;
- You can not plant Sanka tomato plants in the area where potatoes grew last year. Bushes will develop well where carrots, parsley, cauliflower, zucchini, cucumbers, 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;
- Beds with tomatoes are regularly loosened and weeds are removed.
Features of the growth of tomatoes Sanka
In the cultivation of plants of this variety there is some specificity.
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, the addiction period will be shorter. Harvest is earlier.
When the ovaries are formed, the lower leaves and stepchildren are removed. Early harvest of Sanka tomatoes 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 has planted this variety speaks favorably of it. The plant is fully responsible for taking care of it.
