Tomato variety Sanka

Various varieties of tomatoes are created annually abroad and in Russia. Each of them has its own peculiarity, some are good for pickling and harvesting, others are grown exclusively for the sake of taste. But there are also universal species suitable for both food and preservation. Therefore, among the many varieties, Sanka was not lost, and is rightfully respected by gardeners. It was bred in the Transnistrian research center for selection, seed production and agricultural technology under the leadership of Yu.I. Pancheva. In 2000, an application was submitted for registration of the novelty. In 2003, the tomato was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia in the Central Black Earth District, which includes Belgorod, Voronezh, Kursk, Lipetsk, Orel, Tambov regions. A hardy plant, it is recommended to grow it outdoors. But tomato growers from cool regions successfully grow the plant under film shelters. In addition to Russia, a versatile vegetable is successfully cultivated in Moldova, Belarus, and Ukraine. In fairness, it should be noted that among the many positive reviews there are also dissatisfied ones. Therefore, we will try to present the available information as objectively as possible.

Photo by: Sattarova Naylya, Sverdlovsk region

Description of the variety

The plant belongs to determinant, that is, it independently limits its growth. The bush is undersized, in the open field with a height of 40 - 50 cm, in the closed field it can stretch up to 70 cm, but no more. The stem is powerful, with short internodes. Sanka's shoot-forming ability is good. Sufficient leafiness. Tomato leaves are of normal type, petiolate, medium-sized, green, with moderately pronounced wrinkles. According to the State Register, the inflorescence is of an intermediate type. But the originators point out that the culture has a simple brush that forms 4 - 5 ovaries. The first fruit cluster is laid over the 7th leaf, the next through 1 - 2 leaves. It should be noted that under good weather conditions and proper care, all the ovaries, up to the last brush, manage to form and mature. Therefore, during the harvest season, the bush is simply hung all over with ripe tomatoes. The peduncle is articulated, the place of attachment to the fetus is small.

Tomatoes are attractive in appearance, even, rounded, slightly ribbed. The skin is firm and firm, but not too tough. An unripe tomato is colored green, when ripe it becomes deep red. The pulp is tender, juicy, moderately dense, fleshy, very aromatic. Seed nests - 3 - 4. Taste sweet and sour, according to the State Register, taste is assessed as good. Some gardeners call the taste of Sanka sour. And for gourmets who love fleshy sweet tomatoes, the taste seems to be insufficiently pronounced. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the described variety refers precisely to early maturing, the purpose of breeding which is not taste, but to provide early production. So, according to the majority, the taste of the variety is quite high when compared with other similar species. Freshly squeezed juice contains 4.5 - 5.6% dry matter, 1.8 - 1.9% total sugar, 0.4 - 0.7% acid. The variety does not belong to large-fruited, and the authors did not set themselves this very task. The mass of tomatoes, according to the State Register, is 71 - 90 grams, the originators claim 80 - 100 grams, the maximum weight is 150 grams. Gardeners engaged in cultivating varieties confirm these data. But as noted, growing conditions have a significant effect on weight.

Characteristics

• Sanka is very early, from the moment of emergence of full shoots to the beginning of ripening, 79 - 85 days pass. But depending on the regions, this period can change up or down. In the southern regions, for example, the first fruits ripen when the ovary is just forming on other varieties.Early maturity allows you to use the culture for re-circulation (the harvest will be already in September), but subject to protection from late blight;
• the yield is excellent. During the testing period, the State Register gives figures of 258 - 348 c / ha, which is 205 c / ha higher than that of the Fitous standard, but at the level of the standard Liang... The maximum yield was shown in the Kursk region - 371 c / ha, which is at the level taken for the Aurora standard (F1). The originators promise 10 kg per 1 square meter. Gardeners also praise the culture for its generosity, reporting 15 kg per sq. meter or 2.5 kg per plant;
• tomatoes ripen together, for the first decade of fruiting, the plant gives off 10 - 34 c / ha;
• the yield of ripe Sanka fruits is high - 77 - 97%;
• high yield of the variety is guaranteed even in low light conditions;
• dense skin prevents cracking of the fruit, even in a period of high humidity;
• ripe tomatoes can stay on the bush for quite a long time, without overripe and without losing their taste and marketability;
• tomatoes taken at the stage of blanche ripeness are perfectly ripened at home;
• the immunity is average, many people note resistance to late blight, although there are other reviews indicating that the culture is one of the first to be exposed to this disease;

• the ability to withstand adverse weather conditions is very high. That is why Sanka grows and bears fruit where more capricious varieties do not show good results;
• the transportability of the fruits is high, due to the elastic structure, the tomatoes do not lose their presentation during transportation;
• in regard to the use of Sanka is really versatile. An early harvest provides vitamin products of our own production, which compensate for the lack of nutrients in the body. The strong skin prevents the tomatoes from cracking in any type of culinary processing, thanks to which the crop is recognized as one of the best for whole-fruit canning. Excellent pulp quality allows you to get excellent tomato products;
• the culture is not a hybrid, therefore, having once bought seeds, in the future you can harvest them yourself, selecting for this the most beautiful of the first ripe tomatoes.

Agrotechnics

It is customary to grow the red-fruited Sanka in central Russia by seedling, but in the southern regions you can sow seeds directly into the ground. Seeds for seedlings are prepared in the usual way, they are sown in containers in late March - early April. After the emergence of full shoots, the container is transferred to a cooler room (temperature about 15 ° C) to prevent the seedlings from pulling out. The pick is carried out in the phase of 2 true leaves. Seedlings are transplanted into the ground when they are 55 - 60 days old. The recommended density is 6 plants per square meter, although the tomato can tolerate more dense plantings - up to 9 bushes for the same area.

In the description of the cultivation of the variety, there are no instructions for tying the plant, but experienced gardeners will definitely put a support next to the bush, since the load on the plant is great, and the stem can bend under the weight of the pouring brushes. But you can really refuse to pinch, but first you should remove all the stepsons to the first fruit brush. It is best to water the bushes with warm water heated in the sun, trying not to get on the leaves and ovaries. In the southern regions, it is advisable to carry out the moisturizing procedure in the evening or early in the morning. During the growing season, at least 3 dressings are carried out. As a fertilizer, you can use universal mineral complexes or organic matter. Planned preventive processing of tomatoes will relieve diseases and pests. And, of course, try to carry out weeding and loosening in time.

Sanka is characterized by many as a reliable and productive variety. It is ideal for outdoor use, which, combined with early maturity, will provide an early harvest even in the absence of a greenhouse. The large productivity and versatility of using tomatoes is highly appreciated by housewives. In terms of care, the tomato is unpretentious, so busy gardeners can safely grow it.Some attentive tomato growers noticed another interesting feature behind the variety - after harvesting, the bush remaining in the garden can again resume growth and the formation of fruit clusters, this period can continue until frost. But negative reviews (which, by the way, are much less than positive) were not without. As a rule, they are all associated with taste and possible damage by late blight.

Sanka golden

Like every successful species, the red-fruited variety has a twin brother called Sanka golden. Its seeds are distributed by several companies - "Demetra - Siberia", "Uralsky Dachnik". The description indicates that the culture has very similar characteristics to its predecessor, except for color and taste. By the way, yellow-fruited tomatoes contain a large amount of carotene, therefore they are very useful for children and the elderly. This novelty does not appear in the State Register, so you can judge its characteristics based on the reviews of tomato growers, which are still very few. So, if we describe the height of the bush, then the plant in the greenhouse does not climb and grows more than 1.5 meters, which casts doubt on its declared determinism. But, perhaps, in the open field, this figure would not differ from the indicated one. The yield is also low, although the fruits show the declared weight. The pulp of this variety tastes sweeter.