The best Sedek tomato seeds
The choice of planting material must be approached with special care: the yield depends on the quality of the seeds. Let's talk about how Sedek tomatoes have proven themselves among consumers and which varieties should be paid special attention to.
- general characteristics
- Irina
- Care features
- Favorite
- Care features
- De Barao Tsarsky
- Care features
- Bull Heart
- Care features
- Peter the Great
- Care features
- Strawberry Dessert
- Care features
- Olya
- Care features
- King of giants
- Care features
- The empress
- Care features
- Black Pearl
- Care features
- Crimson giant
- Care features
- Chernomor
- Care features
- Cherry
- Care features
- Golden heart
- Care features
- Conclusion
general characteristics
Sedek has been on the market for over 20 years. The firm has a scientific sector dedicated to the development of new varieties. Also on sale there are the best varieties of tomatoes bred by scientists from other countries. In addition to seeds, the company is engaged in the sale of related materials. Every gardener is able to find everything he needs. Zedek company takes part in various exhibitions.
The quality of any product produced by the company is best indicated by customer reviews, most of which are positive. The company's seeds have a high germination rate and are high-yielding. Sedek tomatoes are resistant to fungal diseases and pests.
Let's take a closer look at tomato varieties that are distinguished by high yields and disease resistance.
Irina
Tomato Irina f1 belongs to the early maturing varieties. In the open field, the fruits ripen in 3 months. The variety has a high yield, it is used for growing in open ground and in greenhouses. Growing tomato Irina in hydroponics is not recommended, since it is a fairly tall bush. It is difficult to fix it in an upright position without soil. The average plant height is 110 cm.
The first flower raceme is formed after the appearance of 5-6 leaves. Each next flower brush is 2-3 leaves higher than the previous one. During ripening, fruits weighing 115 g acquire a red color.
The fruits are distinguished by their high taste. From 1 sq. m harvested up to 9 kg of tomatoes.
Productivity largely depends on the correct care and use of modern agricultural techniques during the cultivation of vegetable crops.
Care features
Tomato of this variety needs pinching. When forming the shape of the plant, it is advisable to break off all the shoots, leaving only the central stem. With this shape of the bush, the maximum yield is obtained.
Since the bushes are tall, the distance between them should be 50-70 cm. Per 1 sq. m it is recommended not to plant more than 4 Irina tomatoes. Plants are important to pinch in a timely manner. Even with untimely planting in the ground, tomatoes have time to ripen.
Favorite
Tomatoes Favorit f1 are grown in greenhouses: they are not suitable for outdoor use. The fruits ripen in 3.5-4 months. There are many leaves growing on the bush. If some of them are not removed, you should not expect a high yield.In this case, the plant spends a lot of energy on feeding and developing the leaves.
A feature of the Favorite is that not all stepsons form shoots, so do not rush to break them off. Only a third is removed. The maximum yield is given by a bush with only one stem. Favorite tomatoes need tying.
Hybrid Favorite f1 is resistant to many diseases. Ripe red fruit weighs from 115 to 140 g. It is suitable for making tomato pastes, dressings and canned salads. The fruits are consumed fresh. Favorite is not suitable for preserving the whole fruit: tomatoes have a thin skin, which bursts during preservation. For the same reason, Favorite is not the best option for transportation.
The advantage of this vegetable crop is the simultaneous ripening of all fruits on one flower cluster.
Care features
Favorite tomatoes need a lot of mineral dressing. This makes the cultivation process of this variety less profitable, but its high taste makes summer residents close their eyes to this drawback.
Failure to comply with watering norms, temperature conditions and illumination have a significant impact on productivity.
De Barao Tsarsky
Tomato seeds De Barao Tsarsky are very popular.
This is a tall bush. With proper care, its height is up to 200 cm. Accordingly, the bush needs support.
De Barao is grown equally well in greenhouses and outdoors. The yield of tomato leaves 15-20 kg per bush, which allows us to call the variety a high-yielding variety. Beautiful red fruits do not deteriorate for a long time, the plant is resistant to diseases.
In total, about 9 bunches are formed on one stem. Each bunch consists of 7 fruits on average, ripening unevenly. The sweet fruit that tolerates transportation well can be used in any form.
Care features
De Barao is an unpretentious tomato that is not afraid of low temperatures. This allows it to be grown in all regions of the country. In regions with warm climates, it is advisable to grow De Barao tomato outdoors. In regions with harsh climates, tomatoes should be grown in greenhouses. The tomato needs competent pinching.
Bull Heart
A feature of the Bovine Heart tomato is the irregular shape of the fruit (it is narrowed downwards). The plant, according to the characteristics, grows up to 170 cm in height, but after the formation of a certain number of flower clusters, the growth of the stem stops.
Up to 5 kg of red fruits are harvested from one bush. In the greenhouse, the yield is doubled. Using advanced agricultural techniques, it turns out to collect up to 12 kg of tomatoes per season (400-600 centners / ha.).
The ripening period of the fruit is on average 4 months. Accordingly, the tomato is mid-season. Fruits of various shapes and sizes grow on one cluster. Accordingly, they ripen unevenly.
Ripe fruits weigh from 100 to 500 g. They are suitable for food and preservation. Thanks to the taste, for which many people appreciate the tomato, from the Ox Heart delicious tomato pastes, leche and sauces are obtained.
Care features
The bush is formed in one of two ways:
- with one stem;
- with two stems.
The second stem is formed from the first stepson that appeared on a young bush. The rest of the stepsons are removed. They have a negative impact on the development of the bush and the ripening period of the fruit.
Breeders have worked hard to improve this tomato variety. Today there are subspecies of the Bovine Heart, the fruits of which are colored black, white and pink.
Peter the Great
Peter the Great is a mid-early variety. Its fruits ripen in 15 weeks. Like the previous 2 varieties, Peter the Great stops growing after 5-7 flower clusters have formed.It is suitable for growing both outdoors in warm climates and in greenhouses for harsh climates.
The maximum yield is shown by a plant formed in 2-3 stems. In each cluster, about 5 red oblong fruits are formed. They are great for preservation. The oval shape allows you to easily put them in jars of any volume, and the thick skin does not burst when preserved. The average weight of one fruit is 110 g. Dense tomatoes are suitable for transportation. From 1 sq. m, on which it is recommended to have no more than 3 bushes, 9 kg of fruits are harvested.
Care features
This tall tomato is tied up and stepson. Depending on the shape of the bush, the density of planting seedlings changes. Tomatoes with 1 stalk require less space. For 1 sq. m fit 4 bushes. When Forming 2 or 3 stems per 1 sq. m of land are planted no more than 3 bushes.
Strawberry Dessert
Tomato, according to gardeners' reviews, is valued for its taste. Its growth does not stop after the end of the formation of flower clusters. Strawberry dessert is a mid-season variety. The first fruits ripen at the beginning of July. When grown outdoors, the fruits do not fully ripen, so it is advisable to grow Strawberry Dessert in a greenhouse.
The unusual shape of the tomato and its ruby color attract attention. Fruits with a thin skin are slightly flattened, their juicy pulp is sweet in taste. Such tomatoes are used for making dressings, sauces, salads. They are suitable for pickling and eating raw. The weight of one fruit is 0.3 kg. 11 kg of fruits are collected from one bush.
This variety bears fruit throughout the summer months. In greenhouses, the fruiting period ends at the beginning of winter. The hybrid is resistant to diseases and pests.
Care features
The plant dives, when growing seedlings, the duration of daylight hours is artificially increased. Tomato Strawberry dessert is whimsical to care for. He needs a weekly feeding. Bushes should not be planted close to each other. In the absence of light, the fruits will not ripen. Tomatoes develop well at a temperature of 21 ° C, they need abundant watering.
Olya
Olya is a new nonsynky variety. It reaches 120 cm in height, few leaves are formed on the bush. The plant spends all its energy on the formation and development of fruits. The ripening period of tomatoes is 105 days. Accordingly, the variety belongs to the early ones. As a rule, 3 fruit clusters form on the bush at the same time. Tomatoes ripen at the same time and weigh 135 g.
Tomato Olya is resistant to disease. Fruits of the same shape and size are formed on the bush, which is uncharacteristic for most varieties.
Care features
Olya's tomatoes are unpretentious in leaving. They do not need additional feeding and pinching. Bushes should be tied up, especially during the period of fruit formation. The hybrid is resistant to many diseases, but preventive measures against the most common diseases will not be superfluous.
King of giants
This is a giant mid-season variety. The bush has a high stem (about 170 cm). The bushes formed into 1 or 2 stems have the highest yield.
The weight of a ripe tomato is 0.5 kg. This is the average. There are fruits of smaller and larger sizes. Summer residents note the high taste of fleshy tomatoes. They have a dense skin, which allows them to be used for conservation. With proper care, 10-16 tomatoes are harvested from 1 bush.
Care features
The bush is stepson. The more fruits on the bush, the smaller the size of each of them. Accordingly, the size of the tomatoes can be adjusted. Do not pick flowers. The bunch is thinned out after the fruit has formed. Planting density - 3 bushes per 1 sq. m.
The empress
Empress is a medium early tall variety.It does not tolerate temperature fluctuations well, so it is grown in greenhouses. The fruits are dark red and have an elongated shape. Their weight is 95 g.
The Empress is not to the taste of all farmers, but the variety is one of the best for preparing winter preparations. It has a tough skin and firm flesh. Also among the advantages of the hybrid is high yield and disease resistance.
Care features
The bush is stepson. He is left with 2 stems, this allows you to get the maximum yield. Seedlings are planted sparsely (3-4 plants per 1 sq. M). Tall bushes need room to grow.
Black Pearl
The Black Pearl tomato belongs to the early maturing varieties. Brown fruits ripen in 3 months. Plant growth stops after the end of the formation of 4-5 fruit clusters (determinant bush). The height of the bush is 190 cm. The variety is high-yielding, but the fruits are not very heavy (no more than 30 g). They are convenient for canning and pickling. 16-18 sweet rounded tomatoes are formed on one fruit cluster.
Care features
Bushes with two stems give the maximum yield. The plant needs pinching and additional feeding. During formation, frequent watering is organized. Disease prevention is not carried out, since the variety has strong immunity. The fruits ripen at the same time, so it is possible to cut off the whole brush at once.
Crimson giant
The Raspberry Giant is a high-yielding and easy-to-care variety. Its fruits have excellent taste, which makes the Raspberry Giant popular among summer residents. This hybrid, like many others, was born within the walls of the Sedek agricultural firm.
This is a determinant variety, therefore, it does not have to pinch the top. The height of the plant is 70 cm. The bush, despite the average height, is tied up. A feature of the variety is the presence of a large number of fruit clusters resembling a fan in shape. On some bushes of the Raspberry Giant, 10-12 brushes are formed. Each cluster consists of 5-6 light red fruits of impressive size (about 400 g). The fruits ripen in 3 months.
The yield is 6 kg per bush. For 1 sq. m place 3-4 bushes.
Care features
Tomatoes of this variety have a well-developed root system that goes deep into the ground. This allows the plant to obtain the necessary nutrients from the soil. Despite this, the Raspberry Giant tomatoes need timely feeding.
It is not worth removing fruits at the stage of their formation: this does not lead to an increase in the size of the tomatoes remaining on the fruit cluster.
Chernomor
Chernomor is an unusual variety. Ripe fruits are dark in color, which looks purple or burgundy from different angles. Tomatoes have an unusual appearance and taste.
The fruits ripen in 4 months. The height of the bush is 150 cm. Heavy fruits are formed on the branches, so the bush must be tied up, preferably in several places. It is not necessary to fix each centimeter, but the fruit brushes must be tied to a vertical support. The weight of a ripe tomato is 0.3 kg. After ripening, the fruits are juicy, with a slight sourness.
Care features
Light soils rich in nutrients are suitable for growing Chernomor. Tomatoes do not need abundant watering. Plants are watered once a week. You should not rush to land in open ground. Chernomor tomatoes do not tolerate low temperatures well, so they are planted in warm soil (first half of June).
The Chernomor hybrid is not resistant to diseases and pests - the vegetable crop should be processed.
Cherry
Cherry is a group of varieties that are united by the small size of the fruit. The average weight of a ripe fruit is 20 g. Tomatoes have sweet pulp. They are great for preservation, especially when it comes to assorted vegetables.Cherry tomatoes are available in any size container, making the process easier.
Cherry tomato bushes can be either short or tall. There are also medium-sized species. Fruits can be red, yellow or brown. They all ripen at the same time. During harvesting, a whole bunch is cut from the bush.
Care features
Cherry tomatoes are grown in open ground and greenhouses. Seeds are not planted in open ground.
The plant is systematically pinned, leaving 1 or 2 stems. Regardless of the height of the bush, the stem and branches are tied to a vertical base. The fruits must fully ripen on the branch of the bush, otherwise their taste deteriorates.
Golden heart
This is an early maturing undersized variety. Its height is 80-100 cm. The fruits of the Golden Heart tomato are colored orange. They resemble a heart in shape. Shrub throughout the summer months. 4-6 fruits are formed on one fruit cluster. The yield is 7 kg per 1 sq. m. The weight of a ripe tomato is 160-180 g. It is a sugar variety.
Care features
Seedlings are planted in the last month of spring. As it grows, pinching is performed, leaving no more than 2 stems. The stem and fruit clusters are tied to a vertical support.
Conclusion
We have not reviewed all the seeds offered by Zedek. In addition to the varieties you already love, you should pay attention to new items. Tomatoes of the Mercedes, Big Beef, Sprut, Major, Chocolate Amazon varieties have good characteristics.
Before purchasing seeds, you should familiarize yourself with the description of each variety.
There is no better variety, each has its own advantages and disadvantages, tomatoes differ in taste and ripening period. Agrofirm Sedek has a catalog of tomatoes, which indicates the characteristics of each variety. This information will help you make the right choice based on your own preferences and available opportunities (the presence of a greenhouse, free access to water, the amount of free land on the site, etc.).