04/10/2019 Michur Ivanov Garden and vegetable garden
Do you want to enjoy a fresh harvest of fragrant, ripe tomatoes as early as possible? Gardeners recommend paying attention to the Samara variety. The tomato is a hybrid, vegetable growers love it due to its excellent taste and resistance to diseases such as tobacco mosaic, cladosporiosis and fusarium.
Features of the variety
"Samara" belongs to the category of indeterminate hybrids. The ripening period is early, the fruits are arranged in clusters. The harvest can be harvested 90-100 days after sowing the seeds. "Samara" is suitable for both growing in a greenhouse and open ground. Of course, in mid-latitudes it is better to use the greenhouse growing method. On average, the height of the bushes is about two meters. This means that the tomato needs staking.
The number of leaves is average, they are green with a light matte coating. Experts say: in order to get the largest possible harvest, it is necessary to remove the side shoots in time, leaving only one central rod. Only in this case is it possible to form large fruits in large quantities.
Description
"Samara" F1 is an indeterminate hybrid with creeping stems more than 2 meters long. The plant is medium branched, medium leafy. The leaves are medium-sized, slightly corrugated, with a matte, dark green surface.
The first inflorescence is laid above the 8th or 9th leaf, the subsequent ones - after 3 leaves, which is typical for indeterminate tomatoes. The inflorescence is simple, the flowers are located close to each other. Up to 10 and sometimes more fruits are formed on one cluster.
The fruits are small (maximum weight 87 grams, usually 71...77), round in shape, and deep red in color when ripe. The number of nests with seeds is 3 or 4. The pulp of the fruit is dense, the taste is good. Tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption and canning.
Like other cluster tomato varieties, in “Samara” F1 the tomatoes within one cluster ripen almost simultaneously, and by the time the latter ripen, the former retain their marketable appearance. This allows you to harvest tomatoes with brushes.
Tomato "Samara": characteristics of the fruit
The vegetables are round, glossy, and have a rich scarlet hue. The weight of one tomato reaches 80-100 grams. They are resistant to cracking, and thanks to their dense pulp and elastic skin, they tolerate transportation well.
The taste is also pleasing. This is quite a big advantage, because usually early varieties cannot boast of good taste characteristics. The tomatoes are ripening together, they are all almost the same size. If you properly care for it and apply fertilizer in a timely manner, you can harvest about four kilograms of delicious fruits from one bush per season. At the same time, summer residents will collect tomatoes with whole trusses, which extends the shelf life of the vegetables and gives them a unique presentation.
Speaking about the positive qualities of the Samara tomato, it should be noted that this variety is resistant to common diseases that affect members of the nightshade family, for example, fusarium, tobacco mosaic and cladosporiosis.
Advantages and disadvantages
The tomato hybrid “Samara” has the following advantages:
- Early ripening;
- Long period of fruiting;
- Alignment of fruits;
- The versatility of the purpose of the harvested crop;
- Good yield;
- Immunity to typical tomato diseases;
- Fruit resistance to cracking;
- Excellent presentation;
- Possibility of long-term storage;
- Good transportability;
- Excellent taste characteristics.
The disadvantages of the Samara hybrid include:
- The need for a greenhouse structure for cultivating tomatoes;
- The need for mandatory tying.
Tomato care
Experienced gardeners say: before planting in a permanent place, seedlings must be hardened off. It’s worth starting with 5 minutes, and when the seedlings have been standing outside for at least a day, and the soil has warmed up enough, the tomatoes can be planted. After this, the seedlings must be provided with complete rest. You can water it no earlier than 10 days after planting. The fact is that excessive humidity is contraindicated for tomatoes. After this, until the flowering period, the Samara tomato needs watering as the soil dries; about 3-4 liters of water are required per square meter. During fruit formation, the bushes need more generous watering - at this time, water consumption can be increased to 10-12 liters.
Please note: under no circumstances should you water tomatoes with cold water; it must first be heated to at least 22 degrees. You should not use stale water for irrigation, as this can lead to various diseases. Another important point is maintaining the required level of air humidity. If the humidity is too high, the plants will not be pollinated enough. An important factor in growing tomatoes is ventilation of the greenhouse and compliance with the temperature regime. During the day the temperature should be 22 degrees, at night this figure can be 2 degrees lower. During flowering and ripening of tomatoes, the temperature in the greenhouse should be about 26-27 °C.
Features of cultivation and storage
Hybrid bushes are planted in well-lit beds. The best predecessors are zucchini, pumpkins, peas, carrots, greens and salads.
The optimal age for transplantation is 50-60 days.
The distance between plants is 40-50 cm. The row spacing is 60 cm. The depth of the holes is 30 cm. Compost, peat, and sand are added to them.
How to grow:
- Moderate watering with settled water. Frequency: 2 to 3 times a week. The liquid norm is 6-8 liters, taking into account the weather.
- Feeding. Complex minerals and solutions of diluted organic matter – manure and mullein – are used.
- Mulching. Straw, hay, and sawdust are used for mulch. The layer is made thicker 8-10 cm.
- Formation. The bushes lead into 2-3 trunks. To do this, pinching is carried out once every 10-12 days.
It is necessary to apply fertilizers at the flowering, setting, and ripening stages.
Ripe fruits are stored for up to 1-1.5 months. Prepare dry and dark rooms for storage.
Chinese way of growing tomato seedlings
More and more gardeners began to grow tomatoes using this method. In China, this technology for planting and growing vegetables has been used for many decades. However, in Russia the method became known relatively recently, but everyone who managed to apply it on their plot is satisfied with the result.
The main positive aspects of the method include the fact that the seedlings are ready for planting much earlier, the risk of parasites and diseases is reduced, and almost all plants survive after picking. Another advantage is that tall bushes do not grow so quickly, but give their strength to the fruits.
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If you grew tomatoes in Samara, please write what the yield and taste of the fruit was like in your climatic conditions. Will you grow them again? How do you rate the disease resistance of this tomato? If possible, attach to the comment a photo of the entire bush as a whole or individual fruits that you grew. Thank you!
Your feedback on the Samara tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this hybrid objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.
Seed treatment
With the Chinese method, seeds must undergo not one stage of processing, but several. First, you need to wrap them in a not very thick fabric. After this, you need to prepare a solution of water and ash and leave the seeds in it for several hours. The next stage is immersion in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Then the Samara tomato seeds must be kept in a solution of the Epin drug. The final part of preparing the planting material is placing it in the freezer of the refrigerator for exactly one day.
Growing tomatoes
The tomato hybrid "Samara" is cultivated by planting seedlings.
How to prepare seeds?
The seed material of hybrid tomatoes does not need to be further processed before sowing. Seeds always undergo the necessary procedures before sale.
Sowing seed material
Description:
- It is optimal to plant seeds for seedlings in the last ten days of February;
- The seed material is buried no more than 1 cm into the moistened nutrient substrate. Afterwards, the containers are left in a warm place;
- As soon as a pair of full-fledged leaves is formed, you can begin to pick up the seedlings, while simultaneously feeding them with complex mineral fertilizers;
- 7-10 days before planting in a greenhouse structure, they begin to harden the seedlings.
The containers are taken out into the open air for a few minutes at first, gradually increasing the time spent in the fresh air every day.
Rules for planting seedlings
Description:
- As soon as the beds in the greenhouse structure are completely warmed up, the seedlings are transplanted into previously prepared planting holes;
- When replanting, they are guided by the recommended planting pattern - 40x60 cm.
Sowing
You can sow seeds only at a certain time: the moon must be waning and be in the constellation Scorpio. It is better to pick when the plant is exactly one month old, the Moon will again be in the constellation Scorpio. A mixture of equal parts of chernozem and sandstone is suitable as a soil. Seeds should be planted immediately after refrigeration. After sowing, the container must be covered with plastic wrap or glass and then placed in a warm, sunny place.
After a few days, the glass or film should be removed. Seedlings should be left in a well-lit place so that the seedlings grow faster. At night, it is advisable to move containers or pots to a cool place. All procedures are recommended to be carried out only during the waning moon. Eastern experts say that this will allow the root system to develop better.
Planting tomatoes in a greenhouse
Samara is planted by sowing seeds at the end of winter or with the arrival of the first spring warmth, usually in March. The seeds are placed in special containers to a depth of about 1 cm, and as soon as the young stems sprout and the first real leaves appear on them, they are planted in other containers - dived (for a good harvest, at this stage the seedlings are fed with ready-made complex compounds).
Grown seedlings are transplanted into greenhouse conditions towards the end of April, although if there is proper heating in the shelter, you can immediately sow tomatoes here. The planting pattern is usually 40x60 cm. With this growing option, the first fruits can be harvested as early as July.
Care
Important information: immediately after picking, the container with seedlings must be covered again with polyethylene for insulation, then it should be kept in a cool, dark place for several days, which should be replaced with plenty of lighting. You may need lamps. For planting in a greenhouse or open ground, you must use special soil. The main part should be peat. Soil with humus is not suitable, because when it is used, bushes are more often exposed to various diseases. It's all about the bacteria that inhabit the humus. Even spraying will not help deal with them.
Reviews about the variety from those who planted
Tomato is quite in demand among farm owners. Good preservation during transportation allows farmers to grow the Samara hybrid on an industrial commercial scale for further sale.
A detailed acquaintance with the description and characteristics of the tomato hybrid “Samara” will allow you to independently grow and obtain a wonderful harvest of excellent quality. Without much effort and expense, you can provide your household with tasty, sweet and aromatic tomatoes.
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Bush formation
It is recommended to form tall tomatoes into two stems. It is necessary to trim the brushes that are located above the sixth, because the upper part of the plant takes up too many nutrients. Of course, tying is required. Thanks to this simple procedure you will get larger fruits. If you notice that the bushes are growing too actively, you should treat them with drugs that can slow down this process. You can use a tool called Athlete. One ampoule should be dissolved in one and a half liters of water and the plant should be treated. This procedure should not be performed more than 3 times. Do not forget to loosen the soil in a timely manner, because the roots need air. Watering must be sure; water is needed only when the soil is dry. Excess and lack of moisture negatively affects the condition of the roots.
Tomato variety "Samara": photo, video, reviews, description, characteristics, yield
From 1 m2 they collect 8-11 kg. The productivity of 1 bush is 5-6 kg.
Harvesting begins around July, although depending on the climatic region of residence, the specific dates may differ slightly from the indicated period. As we mentioned earlier, the fruits of Samara tomatoes are placed on the bushes in clusters, so they can be collected all together.
Gardeners' opinions on the appropriateness of growing the Samara tomato variety differed somewhat, but this does not mean that such seeds should be avoided. With proper preparation and good further care, you can get exactly the same tomatoes that the breeders once bred.
Each bush produces from 3.5 to 4 kg of fruit.
The “Samara” hybrid is zoned for cultivation in the Central region, including the Moscow region.
How to grow seedlings
Planting seeds for seedlings is done in late winter or early spring. To do this, you need to prepare seeds, container, soil and fertilizers.
Seed preparation
The future harvest depends on the quality of the seeds. Since Samara is a hybrid, the seeds are only available in the store. We advise you not to trust seed sellers at the market or just on the street.
Be sure to disinfect the seeds. For this purpose, soaking in a 0.5% solution of baking soda is suitable. First place the seeds in a fabric bag, which is immersed in the solution for 24 hours. The procedure promotes earlier ripening.
Also, do not forget about hardening the material. Leave it in a warm room for 1 day and then place it in the refrigerator overnight. At this time, the main thing is to keep the seeds moist.
Container and soil
Many gardeners prepare the soil for seedlings themselves. To do this, use peat, humus, sawdust, moss or pine needles, as well as wood ash. As a supplement, agroperlite or vermiculite is added. Minerals are necessary for the looseness of the composition and to prevent stagnation of moisture in the soil. Minerals are sold in the form of granules, easy to use.
Sowing
Before sowing, be sure to wash the container and treat it with hydrogen peroxide. After this, dry thoroughly and fill 1/2 full with prepared soil.
Use a pencil to make small holes and place the seeds in them. Sprinkle soil on top and pat down lightly. Be sure to water the seedlings with warm water.
Growing and care
Place the tomato seedlings in a warm and bright place, for example, on a windowsill. Avoid drafts. The optimal air temperature should be at least 22 degrees. Also follow the watering schedule. Moisten the soil for the first time 10 days after planting. In the future, water the plants every 7 days. Do not allow excess water, this can lead to diseases and poor development of sprouts.
Important! Use growth stimulants, for example, the drug "Epin". Dilute one ampoule in 5 liters of water and spray the seedlings
"Epin" reduces the amount of nitrates in vegetables, increases immunity to fungi and parasites, and increases the yield and quality of tomatoes. The product is environmentally friendly, safe for both plants and people.
Don't forget to fertilize your tomatoes. The seedlings are fed with an ash solution, which perfectly nourishes the seedlings and develops them. The chemical “Kornevin” also has a beneficial effect on tomatoes. Purchase it at any gardening store. "Kornevin" makes the roots strong and powerful.
Reasons for selection
Properly selected types of tomatoes can produce an excellent harvest. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the following characteristics of varieties:
- Early ripening. The warm season is short, tomatoes must ripen quickly. If you want to grow a late variety, it should be planted earlier so that the vegetables begin to ripen before the first frosts at night.
- Resistance to temperature extremes and weather changes.
- Immunity to diseases.
If tomatoes are planted in a greenhouse, then you should not greatly adjust the varieties, but if they are grown in open ground, then you need to select the best ones.
Tomato "Bull's heart"
A classic variety of tomatoes for professional summer residents, which surprises not only with the quality of the fruits, but also with their original appearance. The variety has a high yield, high unit weight of fruits, sometimes up to 300 g, several types of varieties that can divide tomatoes by color - yellow, red and almost black. “Bull's Heart tomatoes require special care and increased attention; only then will the fruits of this variety be large, fleshy and juicy. The main condition for growing a variety in greenhouses is garter, temperature control, watering and other modes.
In order to grow a good harvest of tomatoes in a greenhouse, you need to choose the right variety.
In addition to these varieties, which are described in such detail for us by various experts, we know of more than a hundred others that can be planted in a greenhouse and produce a good, high-quality harvest at the end of the season. Unfortunately, we are not able to list them all, but we can announce the names of some of them: Boni MM tomatoes, Orange greenhouse tomatoes, a good greenhouse variety of French nail tomatoes, as well as Winemon, Leader 165, San Marzano, Super Marmand, Tiger tomato, Oksana.
