The Summer Sun tomato belongs to a variety of cherry varieties and among gardeners is called Summer Sun, which emphasizes the main feature of the fruit in the form of a bright, rich yellow color. The variety was appreciated by connoisseurs of tomato varieties and 1 kg of seed material from the Israeli manufacturer Hazera Genetics was sold for $350,000.
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The description classifies the plant as an indeterminate species; the height of the bushes can reach 2 meters, so the shoots need to be tied up. The advantages of the variety are high yields.During the fruiting period, the clusters are strewn with small-sized tomatoes, which hang in numerous clusters and create the effect of a wall of vegetables.
The garden crop is a variety with an average ripening period, but in Russian regions it is suitable for late fruiting. The plant is distinguished by a special shape of leaves, which more closely resembles potato plates. When they are broken, a specific pleasant aroma is felt.
Features of the fruit
The variety belongs to high-yielding varieties. The shoots form numerous ovaries, in which a large number of tomatoes are formed. Characteristics of tomatoes:
- diameter 2.5-3 cm;
- neat round shape;
- contents from 7 to 8 fruits in a brush;
- the weight of one fruit is up to 30 grams.
Tomatoes have a bright amber color and create the effect of glowing from within. The fruits have a rich tomato taste and smell. Tomatoes are dense vegetables and have a strong skin. The pulp has a fleshy consistency; when cut, it holds its shape and does not allow the contents to spread.
Due to the high sugar content, tomatoes have a sweetish taste. When grown in a closed structure, the taste of the fruit is slightly reduced. Feedback from gardeners suggests that you should wait until the tomatoes are fully ripened to obtain vegetables with a full range of flavors.
Having an increased amount of antioxidants, tomato strengthens the body and prevents various diseases.
Recommendations for care and cultivation
Work with the Sun begins in March and continues until mid-April. The time is determined so that 60 to 65 days pass before the time of disembarkation. The diameter of the container for planting should not exceed 10 cm in diameter. The soil should be fertile; neutral soil is considered optimal.When making it yourself, sand, turf, peat, humus, and charcoal are mixed in equal parts.
When planting, the seeds are buried no more than 4 cm. The optimal temperature for growing seedlings is considered to be from 24 to 30 ⁰C. The plant requires a sufficient amount of heat and light; if there is not enough, it becomes thinner and stretched out.
The first shoots appear on the 6th day after planting. Watering is provided in moderation; the growth of seedlings is negatively affected by both excessive moisture and drought. Diving is carried out after the appearance of 4 leaves, transplanting the seedlings into a container with a volume of no more than 500 ml. For better formation of the root system, it is recommended to pinch the ends of the shoots.
Seedlings are planted in a place of permanent cultivation after the threat of frost has passed. To do this, make 10 cm depressions in the soil and plant at a distance of at least 1 meter. At 1 m2 It is necessary to plant up to 3 plants. After planting, the seedlings must be well moistened. The formation of shoots is carried out in 1 or 2 main stems, otherwise, due to the large amount of green mass, productivity indicators will be reduced.
The variety is considered a capricious plant and requires proper care. The plant does not tolerate lack of moisture. The best time for watering is considered to be morning and moisture should be applied at the root. Getting water on the leaves can cause sunburn.
You should not provoke high humidity when growing in greenhouse conditions; a level of up to 50-60% is considered an unfavorable factor and increases the risk of developing pathogenic lesions of the plant. To eliminate the danger of diseases, constant monitoring is necessary and at the first sign, the diseased plant must be eliminated.Timely actions will prevent infection of all plantings.
