Tomato Sanka

When buying tomato seeds, the wealth of choice and variety of varieties is amazing. It is extremely difficult to choose one of the variety of shapes, sizes and colors of cultures. An honorable place in this row is occupied by the early ripe tomato Sanka. Was bred for the Central Black Earth region. But it has been successfully cultivated in other regions of our country since 2003, when the variety was registered. You could also see it on sale with the name Aelita Sanka (the name of the enterprise that produces the seeds + the name of the variety).

The fruits of the Sanka tomato are not very large, extremely tasty. Ideal for conservation. And also for fresh consumption. Sanka tomatoes are of two types. In addition to the usual red fruits, there is also "Sanka Gold". Bright yellow fruits that are not inferior in taste to red ones. In addition to color, all other characteristics of these two types are no different. Because the Sanka tomato variety can be attributed rather to the ultra early. Often, Sanka's tomato crop has time to fully ripen. And the gardener never faces the problem of plant diseases. This is an undoubted and very important advantage of Sanka tomatoes over many others.

Tomato Sanka: description and characteristics of the variety

Tomato Sanka: photo of the variety

Sanka tomatoes are usually grown outdoors. Or use a film cover. Growing in capital heated greenhouses is not practiced. The bushes of the Sanka tomato are not very high. Therefore, they are tied up only with a very rich harvest, when there is a threat that the plant will break.

Sanka tomatoes usually weigh about 90 grams, with a dense skin. And also a uniform color. No greenish spot around the stalk. A cluster with fruits begins to form after 7 leaves appear. From one bush, you can collect about 3.5 kilograms of fruit. Which is an excellent indicator for a small plant. And the tomato bush Sanka really grows small. On average, half a meter, sometimes 5 - 7 cm lower or higher. So, due to its small size, it is possible to slightly compact the planting of Sanka tomato. That will not affect the quantity and quality of the crop.

Tomato variety Sanka, as a rule, is not capricious. Calm about small temperature changes. Can withstand some moisture deficiency. And also does not need lighting throughout the day. That is, light shading is allowed.

Late ripening varieties tend to be sweeter than earlier varieties. But at the same time, the taste of Sanka tomato is very good. The fruit can be used for just about anything. For the preparation of salads, preservation. And also for the preparation of tomato juice or tomato paste.

Tomato Sanka: characteristics of fruits

Sanka tomatoes: variety photo

And it is also very important that the Sanka tomato variety is not hybrid. This means you can harvest seeds at the end of the season. And next year, plant the tomatoes of this wonderful variety again.
Due to its resistance to temperature extremes, Sanka tomato bushes can bear fruit even in September. Until the moment when the first frost comes. Fruits, as a rule, are of the same size, ripen together. Stores well and tolerates transportation well. You can also pick green tomatoes without fear. They will ripen perfectly if you put them in a dark place at home.

Sanka tomatoes are characterized by a high content of ascorbic acid. And also sugar because of its medium-sized size.But the larger the fruits, the correspondingly lower the concentration of these substances.

If you do not yet have a summer cottage, then keep in mind that the Sanka tomato variety is excellent for growing on the balcony due to its compact size.

Preparing Sanka tomato seedlings for planting

Sanka tomato seedlings: photo

You should start by growing seedlings. This step is the same for all tomato varieties. And before planting tomato seeds Sanka, it is necessary to process them by soaking them for 20-30 minutes in a solution aloe... Or a light pink solution of potassium permanganate. Then the disinfected Sanka tomato seeds should be dried. And after that, start landing. Sowing is carried out in a general container. Sanka tomato seeds are distributed with an interval of 3 cm from each other into the previously prepared moist soil. Then they cover it with glass or cling film, building a greenhouse. And they put it in a warm place.

After the sprouts appear, the film can be removed. And move the container to a lighter place. If there is a phytolamp, then you can use it for additional lighting. Water a little. As the soil dries up, so as not to fight with the "black leg". This is a disease of tomato seedlings Sanka, which develops with waterlogging. After the appearance of the third true leaf, the plants can be sorted into separate "apartments".

When transplanting Sanka tomatoes, pinch the longest root by about one and a half centimeters. This procedure ensures the development of a horizontal root system. Thus, it will be easier for the plant to obtain nutrients from the topsoil. As the time for transplanting to a permanent place approaches, it is necessary to begin to harden the seedlings, taking them out into the street. But at first, avoiding direct sunlight.

Sanka tomatoes: planting varieties

When choosing a place for Sanka tomatoes, remember about crop rotation and do not plant them where other solanaceous species (potatoes, peppers, or eggplants) grew last year. It is better to place them where the cabbage, carrots or cucumbers were located in the previous season. When transplanting to a garden bed, the distance between plants in a row must be at least 40 cm and half a meter between rows. Some gardeners argue that you can plant and more heap, but it is better not to risk it - the denser the plants are, the higher the likelihood of various diseases. After you have planted and watered the tomatoes well, mulch the soil with straw, cardboard, sawdust or hay.
Do not forget to weed and loosen the soil in a timely manner, and also at the flowering stage to carry out organic fertilizing using a solution of humus or bird droppings.

Some subtleties of growing tomato Sanka

Tomato Sanka does not have any special requirements for care, but still there are some subtleties, knowing which you can get a larger harvest. At the time of picking, it is recommended to plant the plants not in plastic containers, but in peat or cardboard pots. By the time of transplanting into open ground, such a container will begin to fall apart and there is no need to remove an earthen lump, which eliminates trauma to the roots, which means the adaptation period in a new place is significantly reduced and the ripening period of the crop is approaching by several days.

When the ovaries of the Sanka tomato begin to appear, it is necessary to cut off the lower foliage and stepsons, then the early harvest will be plentiful. But if you do not touch the side shoots, then the fruits will be smaller, while fruiting will last longer. So the choice is yours.

Tomato Sanka: reviews of gardeners about the variety

Sanka tomatoes: variety photo

All gardeners who at least once tried to grow Sanka tomatoes speak well of them. The plant is extremely undemanding, responds well to care and pleases with a plentiful and high-quality harvest.

Valeria, Kaluga

“I have been growing a wonderful variety of Sanka tomatoes for more than five years, in our climate I harvest in the second half of July.Tomatoes Sanka are wonderful both in salad and in canned form - they are stocked with salted tomatoes for the whole winter! "

Arkady, Kursk

“Tomato Sanka first planted on the advice of a neighbor in the country and now, having stopped experiments, I grow them every year from my own seeds. I fertilize the soil in autumn with humus and during the year I don't worry about it anymore. The yield of Sanka's tomato is remarkable, and what is especially important - the bushes have never hurt. "

Galina, Moscow

“A work colleague“ treated ”me to Sanka tomato seedlings, I don't have a summer residence, but I wanted to experiment, so I set up a garden on the balcony. And quite unexpectedly, everything turned out - four bushes, completely hung with bright red tomatoes! A salad made from purchased tomatoes will never be as delicious as from your own. Next year I will grow Sanka tomato seedlings myself and arrange a bigger vegetable garden. "