Characteristics and description of the Sensei tomato variety, its yield
Siberian breeders bred the Sensei tomato, the description of the variety of which says that the formed bush retains the ability to bear fruit until the onset of cold weather. Sensei tomato variety is intended for cultivation in all regions of the country, however, a more favorable environment is formed in the southern regions. To grow Sensei in the north, it is necessary to plant the plant in greenhouse structures.
Main characteristics
The characteristic and description of the Sensei tomato variety has basic features. Many summer residents who grew this variety claim that the tomato has the following characteristics:
- the height of the bush, provided that it is planted in greenhouses, can reach a height of 150 centimeters, and in the open field - 100 - 110 centimeters;
- the variety is large-fruited;
- tomatoes belong to the early group;
- characteristic of tomatoes Sensei claims that tomatoes are resistant to popular diseases;
- tomatoes are resistant to a decrease in temperature indicators;
- the yield of tomato is high: from 1 square meter you can collect on average 6 - 8 kilograms of vegetables;
- the fruits are distinguished by a bright, red-raspberry skin;
- the shape of the fruit of Sensei tomatoes is heart-shaped;
- the skin of the fruit has a smooth surface;
- unripe fruits ripen well at home;
- the average weight of ripe Sensei tomatoes ranges from 300 to 500 grams;
- the pulp of ripe fruits has a fleshy structure, a small amount of seeds;
- the fruits have a sweetish pleasant taste.
Thanks to these qualities, ripe fruits are used to make salads. Tomatoes are often used in the preparation of various sauces, tomato pastes. Housewives, who often prepare tomato juice, argue that the juiciness of ripe fruits makes it possible to prepare a rich, tasty drink with a sweetish taste.
Tomato Sensei, reviews of which are mostly only good, has one drawback: the summer resident who has already planted these tomatoes noticed their attachment to the need for a large number of dressings. There were no other shortcomings in the variety.
Growing conditions
The Sensei tomato variety is distinguished by its unpretentious care. Sowing work should begin in mid-March or early April. Many housewives, before sowing, carry out a procedure for disinfecting seeds, but this is not necessary, since the manufacturer carries out all the necessary procedures by default.
To grow healthy seedlings, seeds must be sown properly.
- The first step is to soak them in a growth stimulator.The seeds should be kept in this composition for 12 hours. If the hostess does not have such a substance, you can replace it with fresh aloe juice.
- The prepared seeds are planted in grooves at a distance of 2 centimeters from each other.
- Then the soil is moistened, the container is covered with polyethylene or a piece of glass. Such material will create a favorable environment for the growth of Sensei seedlings.
- The container is moved to a warm, bright place.
- After the first shoots appear, the covering material is removed.
- When 2 leaves are formed above the ground, the seedlings should be dived over the peat pots.
Planting Sensei seedlings in open ground can only be done after warming up the soil, the end of the night frost. No more than 3 - 4 bushes are planted per 1 square meter.
Features of transplant and care
To grow a healthy plant and get a rich harvest, you must follow the correct procedure for transplanting the plant into the soil. Transplanting into open ground should be done when the temperature of the environment approaches the optimal values of 22 - 25 degrees. Landing should be carried out taking into account the following instructions:
- Before transplanting, the soil is loosened, and then holes are formed in it.
- Mineral phosphorus fertilizer is poured into each hole.
- Then the seedlings are placed in the formed recess right in the pot.
- The transplanted plant is watered with settled water. Watering must be carried out only at the root, avoiding the ingress of liquid on the plant itself.
Transplanted plants need regular liquid fertilizing. After planting a bush, he needs to provide the following care:
- watering should be provided in the morning once a week;
- while watering, you should use a spray bottle or watering can with small holes;
- watering is carried out only at the root;
- in the hot season, the optimal water temperature for irrigation is 18 degrees, and in the cool - 25;
- bushes should be formed in 1 or 2 stems;
- stepsons must be removed;
- the formed bush must be tied to the support structures created in advance;
- to grow sweet fragrant fruits, you need to feed the plant 4 times per season: you need to use fertilizers that are organic, then mineral potassium and phosphorus content.
Subject to all the above rules for care, the Sensei variety will pamper the summer resident with delicious fruits that can be preserved until winter, provided they are harvested during milk ripeness.
Potential diseases and pests
Sensei tomatoes have excellent immunity to a huge number of tomato diseases. However, summer residents who regularly cultivate this variety recommend taking preventive measures that completely eliminate the risk of damage to the plant.
This requires regularly removing all weeds from the beds. If the cultivation is carried out in a greenhouse, it should be regularly ventilated, the soil and the structure should be treated with specialized antifungal drugs.
Sensei tomato foliage should be inspected regularly to ensure that no insects are present. When pests appear, it is necessary to start fighting them as early as possible. To eliminate slugs, you can use ammonia: the pest is removed from the sheet, and then the affected area is wiped with a solution of ammonia.
If the tomatoes are attacked by flying pests, it is necessary to process them with specialized chemicals.
Despite the fact that Sensei tomatoes were registered not so long ago, tomatoes are already very popular among summer residents. This demand is due to the receipt of a rich harvest with an attractive appearance, attractive aroma and excellent taste.
This variety is especially popular among residents living in the North. This is due to the fact that such an early ripe variety allows the tomatoes to ripen in the shortest possible period and acquire a rich raspberry hue. Those tomatoes that have not had time to ripen are perfectly stored at home when placed in a dry, dark place and ripen when placed in the light.
