Juicy and incredibly tasty fruits straight from the garden - the "Solokha" tomato and the secrets of proper care for it

The Solokha tomato variety is characterized by high productivity, excellent taste and unpretentiousness. It was bred by Russian breeders who tried to do everything possible so that the gardener did not have problems during cultivation.

We will give detailed characteristics of the variety adapted to the Russian climate and reveal the secrets of its cultivation.

Description of the variety

Tomato bushes are from 60 cm to 1 m high. Leaves are medium-sized, dark green in color, covered with down on all sides. The fruits have an elongated, plum-like shape. The tomato is mid-season, determinant, standard bush. The ripening period is 110-125 days from the first shoots.

Distinctive features

The Solokha variety is suitable for growing in central Russia and Siberia. It is characterized by a high rate of fruit ripening and a short growing season.... An adult plant is resistant to diseases, viruses and pests. Ripe fruits correspond to the presented photo.

A distinctive feature of tomatoes is their ability to tolerate high humidity and low air temperatures. The variety has increased resistance to late blight and rot. With a low height of the bush, it has excellent taste and high yield.

Fruit characteristics and yield

The average weight of a tomato is 150-200 g, the largest ones have a weight of 250-300 g. In shape they resemble a plum. The pulp is firm and fleshy, medium juiciness. The leather is durable and does not crack. The sugar content is in the range of 4.5-5%. Fully ripe tomatoes are raspberry pink in color.

Note... The taste is more sweet, sourness is almost completely absent.

Fresh tomatoes are suitable for long-term storage and can be easily transported over long distances. The section shows 3-4 chambers with seeds. The fruiting period is from summer to late autumn. On average, from 1 sq. m receive up to 7 kg of tomatoes.

How to grow seedlings

For maximum seed germination, it is recommended to check the quality of the seeds before planting. Initially, they look at the expiration date. If it expires, it is better to purchase another package. Next, the seeds must be poured into a glass with warm, slightly salted water. If they sank to the bottom, then they are suitable for landing.

Seed preparation

Seeds are planted for seedlings after February 13-15. Depending on the region, the ripening period ranges from 100 to 130 days. Pre-disinfection is performed. To do this, the seeds are soaked for a day in a solution of potassium permanganate. So you can prevent fungal infection.

Many gardeners prefer to grow tomatoes of this variety from the seeds of the Siberian Garden trademark. Good germination of the material is noted.

Capacity and soil

It is better to plant seeds in special wide mesh containers. Also use a box made of wood or plastic. Since the variety is not picky, a standard soil mixture is used: 1 part of river sand and peat is taken for 1 part of sod land. Everything is thoroughly mixed and poured with a solution of 30 g of superphosphate and 10 g of potassium sulfate per 10 l of water.

Sowing

In a prepared container with earth, grooves are made at a distance of 2 cm from each other, seeds are laid in them and sprinkled with soil on top. After the appearance of two sheets, a dive is performed.

Growing and care

From the moment of planting to the transfer of the plant to open ground, an average of 2 months pass. During this time, turn the seedlings the other way to the window every day. Place film or glass on top of the container to create a greenhouse effect. Seeds germinate well at room temperature (22-25 ° C). Water with a sprayer directly onto the soil.

How to grow tomatoes

Solokha tomatoes are picky, so gardeners recommend planting them directly in open ground, and not in a greenhouse.

Landing

Before planting plants in the garden, be sure to harden them. To do this, in the room where the seedlings are located, they open the windows for a short time or take the boxes out into the street. Tomatoes of this variety must be regularly watered and fed with fertilizers.

Attention! The time spent outdoors should be gradually increased from 15 minutes to 1 hour.

Seedlings are planted in open ground after preliminary fertilization with humus. It is best to place the bushes at a distance of 20-30 cm from each other or in a checkerboard pattern. On average, 5-6 bushes are planted on 1 m².

Care

In terms of care, the variety is picky. To increase the yield, top dressing is performed with organic fertilizers (compost or manure) or inorganic substances containing macro- and microelements, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium. Watering should be regular.

The photo clearly demonstrates what a healthy bush with tomatoes looks like.

It is best to use a drip system in which water is pumped directly under the root rather than onto the leaves. The bushes do not need pinching. The earth is loosened at intervals of 2 weeks, combined with weeding.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

It is not difficult to grow Solokha tomatoes. Even a novice gardener can handle this. Among the features are the following:

• sowing begins from February 15 to March 15;
• the pick is carried out after the appearance of 1-2 true sheets;
• seedlings feed 2-3 times with complex fertilizer;
• hardening begins 7 days before planting in the ground;
• in mid-May, seedlings are planted under a film, and at the beginning of June they can be planted in open ground;
• the average seedling age is 60-70 days.

With regular watering, loosening, weeding and fertilizing from 1 m² harvest up to 11 kg.

Diseases and pests

According to the description, Solokha tomatoes are resistant to various types of viruses and fungi. Their immunity is easily suppressed and tolerates verticillosis, fusarium and tobacco mosaic. However, for prevention, it is recommended to treat the hole with a solution of boric acid, and the bushes potassium permanganatethat minimizes harm from bacteria and viruses.

Bushes are often attacked by Colorado beetles, aphids and lizards. To combat them, use special means ("Aktara", "Aktellik"). Spraying is best done during flowering or ovary formation, since the poison is poorly washed off the surface of the fruit.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

The presented tomato variety is universal, so it can be grown both in the open field and in greenhouse conditions. The technology is not much different. It is only important to ensure that the soil always remains moderately moist, and to feed the plants regularly.

Harvesting and application of the crop

The characteristic of the variety is that it can be harvested until late autumn due to the resistance of the fruits to low temperatures. Solokha tomatoes are great for salads, fresh consumption, for preservation, for making ketchup and tomato juice.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Among the advantages are:

• earlier ripening of fruits;
• resistance to temperature fluctuations;
• good tying;
• resistance to heat and drought;
• high productivity.

The variety has almost no flaws.Is that the need to fix the bushes during the fruiting period.

Farmers reviews

Reviews of gardeners about the Solokha variety are positive, although in some cases tomatoes give a lower yield than the manufacturer claims.

Natalia, Sergiev Posad: «By mistake I planted Solokha's tomatoes in the greenhouse, and it was right. The fruits began to appear earlier than the specified time, and there were many of them. All are delicious, meaty. The whole family ate fresh tomatoes, and also appreciated the excellent taste of preservation. "

Julia, Tomsk: “This is my favorite tomato variety. I do not know why, but in my garden it not only bears fruit before everyone else, but also the very first one to sing. Solokha's fruits are large, and they can be harvested until the end of September in our region. The tomatoes taste amazing, so I recommend planting them. "

Conclusion

Solokha tomatoes are ideal for beginner gardeners. They are unpretentious to care for, they can be planted in open ground and enjoy the harvest until mid-November. The tomatoes themselves are fleshy, relatively juicy and keep well for a long time without losing quality.