Tomato "Sonata" is an early-ripening, indeterminate, high-yielding hybrid, intended for cultivation in open ground and greenhouse conditions.
Features of cultivation
Seeds are sown for seedlings in mid-March, 60–65 days before planting in the ground. Picking occurs in the phase of 1–2 true leaves. For one sq. 3–4 plants are planted per meter of plot. The height of the bush is more than 1.5 meters. A garter to the support and stepsoning are required. The plant is formed into 1–2 stems. The best predecessors for tomatoes are cucumbers, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini and greens.
Basic tomato care measures:
- Timely watering with warm water.
- Fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizers (preferably based on potassium and phosphorus).
- Regular weed removal.
- Treatment to protect against diseases and pests.
The yield with proper agricultural technology reaches 18–20 kg per square meter. meters.
Fruit characteristics
Tomatoes “Sonata NK F1” are round, even in size, red and red-orange in color at the ripe stage. Cocktail-type fruits weighing up to 50 g. They have good taste and versatility of use. Suitable for fresh consumption, freezing, canning, making juices, lecho, sauces and other types of processing.
Advantages
Among the advantages of the Sonata, gardeners note the following characteristics:
- Regular fruit formation.
- Long shelf life.
- Possibility of transportation over long distances.
- Resistant to blossom end rot, fusarium wilt and tobacco mosaic virus.
- Pronounced decorative qualities.
The disadvantage of the variety is its instability to late blight.
Reviews
The Sonata NK F1 hybrid appeared on the tomato market relatively recently, but quickly gained popularity among vegetable growers. We have collected for you some of the most interesting tomato ratings.
The Sonata bush is powerful and spreading; it must be tied to a reliable support. The tomato is productive, tasty, but very dense and tough. This is even good for canning: when you cut it into slices, the juice does not leak out. But for salads, I would choose a milder variety. (Ekaterina Stepanovna, Moscow region, Mozhaisk).
I read reviews about the Sonata NK F1 tomato and its description on a website about tomatoes. I was interested in the variety and planted 4 bushes. Very good tomato. If you follow all the growing rules, you can achieve an impressive harvest.The only downside of tomatoes is that the fruits are a bit harsh, as if you were biting cucumbers. This is the first time I have encountered this. And the taste is very pleasant, slightly sweet. And the tomatoes are very beautiful: bright, smooth, glossy. I definitely recommend this variety. (Lyudmila Mikhailovna, Petrozavodsk).
The “Sonata” variety pleased me with an excellent harvest. I collected 54 tasty, juicy tomatoes from the garden, nice in appearance and the same in size. Since the fruits are miniature and beautiful, they can be used to decorate dishes or for buffets. They are also good for rolling into jars for the winter. I am sure that I will definitely plant this tomato again. (Yulia Vladislavovna, Republic of Bashkortostan, Sterlitamak).
