Tomato Samurai - description and characteristics of the variety

Variety "Samurai" - a hybrid, was bred by breeders from Poland. It is one of the most popular hybrid species in Russia. Many vegetable growers appreciated it. The main advantages of the variety are high yields, amazing fruit taste and aesthetic appearance. It contains the best qualities of a tomato culture.

In addition to this, a rich, enriched with nutrients, vitamins, composition, makes it one of the best diet foods. It can be safely included in the children's diet. Fruits contain vitamins A, C, pectin, selenium and many other useful elements.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Variety "Samurai" belongs to the varieties of indeterminate type. It is grown both in greenhouse conditions and on land in open soil. In a greenhouse, it is able to achieve higher growth than in open ground. In the first case, growth can reach more than 1.5 meters. In the second - no more than 1 m 20 cm.

The plant looks generally aesthetically pleasing: both foliage and fruits. Sheets of medium size and the usual characteristic of the leaves are green. The first ovary begins to form above the 9-12 leaf. The rest - appear in three. From 40 to 50 full brushes can be formed on an adult bush, which ensures good productivity.

“Samurai” refers to mid-early varieties. The fruits ripen on the 105th - 110th day after the formation of the first seedlings. Yields are high - from 4 kg per bush.

Fruit

Tomatoes of the Samurai variety will surely appeal to adherents of a healthy lifestyle, as they are used fresh. It turns out delicious slices, salads, and freshly squeezed tomato juice exceeds all expectations: tasty and enriched with vitamins and minerals.

Advantages and disadvantages

The variety has advantages and disadvantages. Among the advantages of vegetable growers note:

1. Guaranteed, consistent harvest.
2. Simplicity and unpretentiousness in cultivation, care.
3. Fruits perfectly withstand transportation at different distances, while maintaining the proper presentation and taste.
4. The possibility of a long shelf life in suitable conditions.
5. Enriched with useful trace elements, vitamins.
6. High immunity to diseases characteristic of tomatoes, among which is the tobacco mosaic virus, cladosporiosis.

The variety has no significant flaws. The relative "minuses" include the presence of certain features in the care. They are described below.

Cultivating varieties

To get the promised and desired crop, you will need to follow the rules for the care of the variety. Key points in leaving:

1. Before planting for germination, the seeds are soaked for half an hour in a solution of potassium permanganate, then in a stimulator (for better growth), then they are thoroughly dried in the sun.
2. Soil is prepared for seeds from an equal amount of peat, river sand and earth.
3. The material for sowing is watered with droplets of water (it is convenient to use a syringe or pipette).
4. Seeds are placed in a warm, dark place.
5. When the seedlings are just starting to emerge, the containers are rearranged in a lighted place.
6. When a pair of full leaves is formed, they pick on different containers with peat.
7. On a permanent place of growth in open ground, seedlings are planted in late spring, in greenhouse, greenhouse conditions - in mid-May.
8. On 1 m2 place no more than 3 - 4 plants.
9. Be sure to immediately after transplanting seedlings, they put up supports and tie up future plants.

The rest is the usual care, as for all nightshade: timely watering, feeding, and loosening the soil (especially after watering), weed removal. It is worth remembering the need to carry out pinching and pinching, removing excess foliage.

The Samurai tomato variety is a great choice for every grower. It has a high yield, timely gives tasty, healthy fruits. It is undemanding to care, although care, of course, is necessary. Basically, standard procedures: watering, weeding, loosening the soil, applying fertilizers, pinching, pinching. The variety grows well and in adverse conditions, resistant to diseases and pests. A novice farmer can grow it.

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