Characteristics of Dachnik tomatoes
Solanaceous varieties that do not require careful maintenance will always be popular with gardeners. So, the tomato Summer resident is of particular interest even to those who have never grown tomatoes on their site. Tomato Summer resident is a versatile and unpretentious tomato variety.
Characteristics of Dachnik tomatoes
Characteristic
Dachnik tomatoes are thermophilic. Until recently, their cultivation in the North was impossible, but modern selective methods make it possible to develop hybrid varieties of nightshades, which are universal crops. They are able to withstand both low temperatures and periods of drought.
Description of the variety
Tomato Summer resident is a good solution for any garden: it is unpretentious, extremely hardy, has large fruits.
The variety has several hybrids with similar characteristics. If in any region the seeds of the Summer Resident are absent, they are fully replaced by his hybrids Red Guard or Uralsky Summer Resident.
Those who planted the Summer Resident probably fell in love with him for the taste of the fruits and other features, however, he has a low yield compared to other modern hybrids, so breeders suggest that gardeners choose for planting his hybrid called Red Guard - f1 (Stopudovy Ural Summer Resident). It combines versatility, the main characteristics of the plant itself and the positive qualities of the fruit, correlates with premium tomatoes.
Uralskiy is also early maturing, frost-resistant and determinant. The hybrid has excellent immunity to various diseases of tomatoes, the only pest that can harm the plant is the whitefly.
The difference between the hybrid lies in the yield and weight of the fruit (from 200 to 400 g).
The rights to this tomato variety belong to one company, but at the moment the seeds are sold by all well-known producers. In the description of the variety from the manufacturer, the tomato is zoned in the North Caucasian District, but it can be grown throughout the country in the open field.
Description of the bush
The bushes of the Summer Resident are strong, small in size, with medium branching. The inflorescences are simple, an ovary of 10 or more fruits forms on one brush.
It is a carp vegetable, it has 2 to 5 clusters with 3-4 fruits each. It was originally created for cultivation in large agricultural farms, but gradually won the love of many gardeners.
The plant has a number of characteristics:
- short height - 60 cm;
- ability to self-regulate growth - no need for picketing;
- the need for a garter: the plant has weak main stems;
- no need for pinching;
- lack of a lush crown.
Description of fruits
Fruits are medium in size and neat in shape
Tomatoes of the Dachnik variety are medium-sized, very neat, isosceles, have no edges, slightly flattened to the edges.
The weight of the fruits is different: from 60 to 100 g, depending on the region of cultivation. The fruits are bright red in color, with a dense but thin skin, and have a sweet taste.
Growing seedlings
Cultivation of tomato A summer resident practically does not differ from the cultivation of other universal varieties. This is an early variety, and therefore seed planting begins in mid-February, seedlings are transferred to open ground in early May.
Planting seeds
Before planting, the seeds must be disinfected with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
When sowing seeds in open ground or after planting seedlings, the soil must be treated with biofungicides. Although this early tomato has a high resistance to damage by various diseases and parasites, prevention will not be superfluous.
Serum with iodine is also used as a preventive measure. The solution for spraying is prepared according to the following scheme: for 1 bucket of water, take 2 cups of milk whey and 2 tsp. iodine.
Sprout care
Seedlings need regular watering. You cannot fill the plant.
Before being placed in open ground, the sprouts need to be hardened.
To carry out hardening, use one of the following methods:
- Put the seedlings outside the window for a few hours.
- Put the container with sprouts in the refrigerator.
- Direct the fan at the sprouts.
- Leave a window open next to the seedlings.
Seedlings need mandatory hardening
All this will help strengthen the seedlings and increase the plant's immunity.
Transplanting
Landing in open ground is carried out in May. It is permissible to plant in a greenhouse already in mid-April.
Since the bushes of this tomato are small, 1 sq. m can fit from 6 to 8 plants.
The root system of the plant is not very large, and therefore shallow holes are suitable for planting. The distance between the bushes should not exceed 20 cm.
After planting in the ground, the seedlings are insulated with mulch, the soil must be watered abundantly.
Fertilizer
Fertilization is carried out according to a certain scheme:
- The first feeding is done during planting of seedlings. Mullein and nitroammophoska with a few grams of boric acid work best.
- The second feeding is carried out 3 weeks after transplanting. The composition is the same, only potassium sulfate is used instead of boric acid.
- Then fertilizers are applied every 2 weeks until the flowers form on the tomato. Rotted manure is used as fertilizer.
Boric acid is used as an auxiliary agent, which is sprinkled on both flowers and already formed fruits.
Watering
Since the tomato Summer resident is unpretentious, he does not need careful care and abundant watering. But do not forget about it for a long time. It is enough to water the tomatoes with warm water two or three times a week and then the variety will delight you with a bountiful harvest.
Tomatoes of the universal variety Summer resident are the right choice for those who cannot devote much time to caring for the garden. So this type of nightshade is not afraid of droughts or pests.
Diseases
The described tomato variety is characterized by high immunity to fusarium, late blight and apical rot. This is an early cold-resistant variety, and therefore the fruits ripen quickly - the plant does not have time to get sick.
The plant also has a high immunity to various insects, so insecticidal preparations are rarely used.
Prophylaxis
It is not for nothing that gardeners choose the summer resident tomatoes, because they do not need prophylactic application of insecticidal preparations.
The hybrid often suffers from a whitefly attack.
Conclusion
The Dachnik variety feels great when grown at home, and its hybrids are distinguished by wonderful productivity.