Secrets of growing Samara tomato varieties for a rich harvest
The Samara tomato variety is loved by many summer residents and gardeners. Its popularity is due to its early ripening, excellent taste and high resistance to tobacco mosaic and other tomato diseases. Fruits of the Samara variety are universal, they are equally tasty in fresh and canned form, perfect for making salads, sauces and juices.
Samara tomato varieties - distinctive features
Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Samara:
- Bushes are indeterminate, reaching 180-220 cm in height. The plant needs a garter to a vertical support or trellis, as well as pinching.
- The hybrid belongs to the early ripening, for full ripeness of the fruit it will take no more than 95-105 days.
- The leaf plates are medium in size, dark green in color, with a slight matte bloom.
- Ripe fruits have a neat rounded shape, covered with a dense, shiny skin of a bright red color. Due to its density, tomatoes are stored for a long time and do not deteriorate during long-term transportation.
- The average weight of one fruit is 110-120 g. The pulp is firm and fleshy, with a small amount of juice and seeds.
- Samara tomato yield - up to 4-5 kg from one bush.
- A serious disadvantage of the variety is considered to be low frost resistance, therefore in Russia it is most often grown in greenhouses or under a film shelter.
Tomato Samara belongs to hybrid varieties, and therefore, for its cultivation, it will be necessary to buy new seeds every year, since seeds in the grown fruits do not retain varietal characteristics.
Growing tomato seedlings Samara
The cultivation of Samara tomatoes begins with the purchase of seed material, preparation of the container and soil for seedlings. Seeds are best purchased from a specialist gardening store and not trust the sellers in the market. You can sow seeds for seedlings at the end of February or the first half of March.
After purchase, tomato seeds need to be prepared for planting. To do this, pour them into a cloth or gauze bag and place them in a weak soda solution for a day.
Do not forget about hardening the planting material - to strengthen the immunity of the seed material, place it in the heat for 24 hours, and then in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours.
Soil preparation and containers
As a nutrient substrate for growing Samara tomato seedlings, you can use a mixture of humus, peat, sawdust, wood ash... It is imperative to add vermiculite or agroperlite - they prevent stagnation of moisture in the soil and ensure its friability.
Also, for planting seedlings, you need to prepare containers. It is best to use ordinary plastic cups, from which the grown seedlings can be easily removed. If desired, you can use peat tablets or small flower pots.
Sowing tomato seeds
Before sowing seeds of tomato varieties Samara, it is necessary to fill the containers with the prepared substrate to about half.
Then you can start landing:
- make small indentations on the surface of the soil and spread the seeds;
- sprinkle on top with a thin layer of soil;
- press lightly and pour over heated water;
- place the cups with seeds on the windowsill or in another warm and lighted place;
- provide the seedlings with an air temperature not lower than + 23 ° С.
The first watering of seeds should be carried out 9-10 days after sowing. After that, the seedlings should be moistened every week, but moisture in the soil should not be allowed to stagnate. The Samara variety is sensitive to excess moisture, which impairs its immunity.
Tomato seedlings need feeding. For this purpose, you can use Epin or other growth stimulants. To prepare top dressing, you will need ½ ampoule per 2 liters of water. Use a solution for spraying seedlings - it accelerates their growth, increases resistance to diseases and temperature extremes, and improves yields.
Transfer to a permanent place
After the appearance of the first true leaf, tomato seedlings must be dived into separate containers. During the pick, it is advisable to apply a complex mineral fertilizer.
When the soil warms up enough, the tomatoes can be transplanted to a permanent place. Before planting the plant in the greenhouse, the soil must be dug up. The distance between the planting holes is at least 35-50 cm.
It should be borne in mind that this is a tall plant, therefore, near each hole, install a wooden peg for further tying the bush. After transplanting the seedlings, water it abundantly with settled water at room temperature.
Tomato care Samara
Caring for Samara tomatoes consists of standard agrotechnical measures - moisture, loosening, weed control, diseases and insects.
Basic rules of care:
- Samara tomatoes should be watered every 6-7 days using settled water at room temperature. Moisturizing is desirable after loosening. Each bush will require at least 500 ml of water.
- Loosening the soil is an essential part of caring for tomatoes. It helps to remove the hardened crust from the soil surface and improve the oxygen supply to the plant's root system. Loosen the beds with tomatoes, preferably every 7-8 days.
- When grown indoors, ventilate the greenhouse every day. It is characterized by high temperature and humidity, which is detrimental to the Samara variety.
- A hybrid tomato variety needs regular feeding - both organic and complex mineral. Among organics, the best option would be wood ash, slurry, yeast or nettle infusion.
Samara is a hybrid tomato variety that has become a favorite among many summer residents and gardeners. It is distinguished by a short ripening period, unpretentious care and high yield. Due to their excellent taste, ripe tomatoes are consumed fresh, and are also used to prepare vegetable dishes, sauces, juices and winter preparations.