Tomato Sugar brown: characteristics and description of the variety, yield, reviews photos

Maintenance and care

To get a good harvest, growing seedlings need to be well cared for. We will consider further what agricultural practices need to be carried out.

Watering

Juggler tolerates short-term drought well, but the seedlings should still be watered abundantly in the morning or evening, using water that has stood in the sun. Meanwhile, the intensity of watering needs to be adjusted depending on the stage of development of the seedlings. An approximate irrigation scheme looks like this:

1. After planting seeds or seedlings, water the soil generously.
2. Carry out the second watering on days 7-10.
3. During the flowering period, water the plant every 4 days at the rate of 3 liters of water per 1 bush.
4. During the period of formation of inflorescences and ovaries, water the plant once a week at the rate of 4 liters of water per 1 bush.
5. With the appearance of fruits, water the plant 2 times a week at the rate of 2 liters of water per 1 bush.

When watering a tomato, it is worth considering that excess moisture is unacceptable, since it is a favorable environment for the spread of harmful fungi. However, it should also not be allowed to dry out, as this will lead to shedding of the ovaries, yellowing and curling of the tops. So, one should adhere to moderation, taking into account the condition of the top layer of soil.

Loosening, weeding

To ensure the full development of bushes, the soil must be regularly loosened and cleared of weeds. It is better to combine these two procedures and perform them after watering the soil. In this case, you need to act extremely carefully so as not to damage the root system of the plant.

In the case of young plants planted with seeds directly into the ground, weak and excess shoots should also be removed along with weeds.

Top dressing

The tomato is fed with organic matter and complex mineral fertilizers, which include the following preparations:

• Sudarushka;
• Master;
• Kemira;
• AgroMaster;
• Plantafol.

The interval between their application should be at least 15-20 days, so about 5 fertilizing can be done in one season. Their approximate diagram is as follows:

1. If the seedlings have not been fed at home, 15 days after planting in a permanent place, the soil must be fertilized with a solution of mullein in a ratio of 1:10. Apply 1 liter of this solution to each bush.
2. For the next feeding, use superphosphate and potassium salt. Each substance is taken 15 g and dissolved in water, which is poured under the root of the plants. Phosphorus will stimulate metabolic processes and strengthen the root system, and potassium will improve the taste of the fruit.
3. During the next feeding, instead of the usual mineral fertilizers, you can use wood ash, incorporating it into the soil while loosening. There is another option - dissolve the substance in water at the rate of 200 g per 10 liters of water, let it sit for a day and pour it under the root of the plants.

Stepson and garter

The plant requires partial pinching, although the package with seeds may contain information that the hybrid variety is not pinching. To obtain a bountiful harvest, it is necessary to form a bush with 3 stems and remove all the stepsons that thicken the planting. The procedure should be carried out as needed, otherwise the sprouts will steal nutrients from the main shoots.

As for the garter, it should also not be neglected, although the variety is low-growing. The bushes can be tied with soft fabric tape to pegs driven into the ground, but it is better to install a trellis of several support bars and wire stretched between them.

Protection from diseases and pests

Juggler F1 is a hybrid variety, so it is not afraid of many diseases that pose a threat to nightshade crops. However, prevention should not be neglected. Meanwhile, it involves a number of simple manipulations:

• pre-treat the area with copper sulfate and potassium permanganate;
• as tomatoes grow, regularly loosen the soil and remove weeds to ensure filtration and prevent the development of root rot;
• To prevent late blight, treat the plant with Ordan and Fitosporin, but the latter of them must be used 20 days before the expected harvest.

When growing tomatoes in open ground, you must also remember about the possibility of it being damaged by various insects. Industrial insecticides can be used against them, with which the plantings need to be treated several times with an interval of 2-3 days

If the seedlings have attracted the attention of slugs, they can be scared away with ammonia

Tomato seeds Sugar F1: 5pcs

Tomato Sugar F1.

Determinate hybrid of salad and universal tomato.
The plants are powerful and well leafy. The fruits are orange-yellow when ripe. Early ripening 95-97 days from germination. Characteristics of the fruit: weight 200-220 g, flat-round/yellow Seedling
When growing tomatoes, the seedling method is used. Seedlings are grown in special seedlings

departments and then exhibited in a permanent place. A suitable nursery must be absolutely clean, disinfected and have good lighting. The growing time for seedlings is 9 weeks in winter, 6 weeks in spring and 5 weeks in summer. It is very important to grow healthy, strong, well-developed seedlings to the stage close to the flowering of the first cluster.

Sowing of seeds is carried out in cassettes or boxes. Several types of seeding substrate can be used. Peat-sand compost is most often used. Good results can be obtained using a ready-made peat mixture with the addition of vermiculite in a 1:1 ratio. The presence of vermiculite in the substrate will prevent soil compaction after numerous waterings. At the same time, its hygroscopicity will “smooth out” differences in humidity levels between waterings. The humidity of the peat mixture when filling the cassettes should be 50-60%. Sowing is done to a depth of 0.5-1 cm. Tomato seeds purchased in the online store “Ural Seeds” do not require soaking or pre-germination. Then the substrate is sprinkled with perlite to increase illumination and obtain high-quality seedlings. After sowing, cassettes or boxes are watered with warm water (20-25°C) and placed in germination chambers for 3-4 days, followed by monitoring the germination process. The temperature is maintained at 22-24°C, and the relative humidity is within 80-85%. In the first week, the growth and development of seedlings are highly dependent on temperature; if it is high, especially in low light, then the seedlings will stretch out and be weak.

The substrate humidity should be 75-80%, relative air humidity 60-65%. In addition, good ventilation is necessary. Keep the soil moist by watering the planting boxes and cassettes as needed. For watering, use a very fine spray and avoid getting large drops on the seedlings. If the soil is allowed to dry out excessively, a seed film will remain on the seedlings. The water temperature for irrigation is at least 16-17°C, optimal 18-20°C. When seedlings appear, turn on the electrical supplementary lighting system. Phytolamps are perfect for these purposes. The irradiation power is: before picking - 400 W/m2, duration for the first 2-3 days - 24 hours/day, then - 16 hours/day; after picking - 240 W/m2, 16 hours/day. This reduction in electrical supplementary lighting is necessary in order to prepare the seedlings for planting in a permanent place in an “adult” greenhouse, where electrical supplementary lighting is not used. When the plants are large enough to be moved without causing damage, usually 11-12 days after sowing, the seedlings can be transplanted, i.e. dive. At this stage of development, the two cotyledons are erect, and the first true leaf is approximately 5 mm long.

Avoid transplanting seedlings in the early morning as at this time the plants will be hard and brittle and may be damaged. The substrate temperature should not be lower than 18-20°C.

If the seeds were sown in boxes, replant by lifting part of the soil with the plant with your hand from below, loosening the soil, and carefully placing it in a soil cube. Avoid pulling the plant out of the soil. When placing the plant in the cup, press the soil in the direction of the plant and make sure the roots are in good contact with the soil. When picking, the root is shortened by a third, which stimulates the formation of a fibrous root system. A common method is to plant seedlings in cups “roots up” (turning soil cubes with seedlings upside down). With this planting method, the plant will be shorter and have a more erect habit. The stem of the seedling will, moreover, be in contact with the soil over a greater length of its length, which will contribute to the development of a more powerful root system. 18-20 days after picking, the seedlings are arranged in order to achieve optimal lighting. The leaves of the plant should never overlap each other. Place 20-28 plants per 1 m2. Depending on the illumination and the development of the plant, the seedlings should be “moved” several times, changing the density of the plants. The final standing density should be 16 plants per 1 m2 (depending on the time of year and plant weight). It is very important to prevent roots from penetrating the soil underneath the cubes. To do this, white polyethylene or double-sided film is usually spread on the soil, white side up.

Usually, after 25 days, a small stick is stuck into the cube to prevent the plant from falling. Watering with water and fertilizers should be done taking into account the needs and development of plants. To obtain strong plants, it is recommended to lower the temperature one to two weeks before planting seedlings. Maintaining the temperature at 23°C for 9 days results in the formation of 9 leaves under the first cluster. When less than 9 leaves are formed under the first cluster, the plant reaches a level of generative development that is too high for this stage (i.e., at the time of planting in the soil), which leads to a decrease in yield. If the plant develops too thick stems, it is recommended to lower the night temperature slightly. An increase in the difference between night and day temperatures will contribute to the lengthening of internodes and elongation of the plant in height. High average daily temperatures will also promote elongation of plants

Landing

Before transplanting, normal seedlings must be balanced in terms of vegetative-generative development and have the following general characteristics: there should be 9-10 leaves under the first flower cluster; internodes must be correctly located (average length - 5-7 cm, depending on the hybrid); The plant stem should not be too thick or too thin.

Plant the seedlings in a permanent place vertically, without covering the stem. There are several ways to place tomato plants in greenhouses. Most common for indeterminate hybrids

- two-line: (90-100)+(60-70)x(50-55) cm, i.e. the distance between rows of plants is 60-70 cm, between paths 90-100 cm. Standing density for early ripening hybrids is 2.4 plants/m2, for main plantings - 2.5 plants/m2, seedlings are planted in a checkerboard pattern. Semi-determinate hybrids are placed with greater thickening - 2.6-3 r/m2 (when grown in 1 stem).

After planting, watering is carried out (2-3 l/m2). The temperature regime is adjusted depending on the lighting level. On cloudy days in the greenhouse it is necessary to maintain the air temperature at 20°C during the day and 17°C at night, on sunny days - 22°C and 18°C, respectively. After 2-3 days, the plants are tied to vertically stretched twine and this operation is repeated once a week.

Immediately after tying, plants begin to form. Indeterminate varieties are formed into one stem. In this case, a more balanced plant with high quality fruits is obtained. To do this, stepchildren are carried out 2 times a week - removal of stepsons when they reach 2-5 cm in length (no more than 5-7 cm) in length. Stepsons are usually carried out in the morning, the stepsons are removed to the ground. Typically, semi-determinate tomatoes are formed either into two stems or by periodically reversing the plant axis, deflecting the plant axis every 2-3 inflorescences, and as a continuation shoot, the most powerful one is used - the subcarpal stepson. The top of the old shoot is pinched after 1-2 clusters have formed on it. 1-2 leaves are left above the last inflorescence. This method allows you to form 14-16 clusters on the plant. Semi-determinate tomato hybrids can be formed “in 2 stems” for concentrated formation of an early harvest. With this method, the standing density is 2-2.2 plants/m2. The second shoot is obtained from the stepson under the first inflorescence. To do this, it is recommended to leave 1 replacement side shoot near the main stem and tie the plant near the beginning of the side shoot under the first cluster. The next 3-4 brushes must be formed on the central shoot. It is recommended to form 3 brushes on the side shoot, and then pinch them. Depending on the overall health of the plant, new shoots will develop after the fruit load has decreased - when the plant has additional energy to develop new shoots. It is important to ensure the continuity of this renewal process, and timely fertilizing with fertilizers contributes to the normal course of this process. Otherwise, the fruits on new shoots will not acquire the proper color, and it will be difficult to remove them along with the stalk (calyx). The purpose of plant formation is to regulate vegetative growth depending on the developmental phase and obtain the maximum possible number of fruits.

Care

Pay close attention to the tops of your tomato plants at all times. The tops of the plants should be of appropriate thickness and shape and should have a slightly purple (lilac) coloration. This will indicate the presence of sufficient growth energy. At the start of the day, plants should be strong (healthy) and leaves erect (not drooping). By the end of the day, the leaves should be curled, which indicates that vital processes have been active in the plant all day. A slight increase in temperature in the afternoon improves transpiration and stimulates growth processes in the plant.

Signs indicating excessive vegetative development: With increased vegetative development of a plant, the following features may be observed: 1. A relatively small number of fruits on the plant. 2. Low fruit weight, taking into account the characteristics of this variety. 3. The top of the plant is too large. The leaves are curled into a ring, the veins are excessively thick. The top flower cluster is too low and there are too many leaves above the cluster. Usually there are three leaves above the top raceme, which is approximately 15 cm. 4. Flower racemes are too long and uneven in shape. 5. Plants do not produce fruits of the correct shape; very large fruits may occur. 6. Poor fruit set. 7. Leaves or side shoots may form at the top of the cluster. 8. Stems are more densely pubescent.

Signs indicating excessive generative development: With enhanced generative development of the plant, the following features may be observed: 1. A relatively large number of fruits on the plant. 2. High fruit weight, taking into account the characteristics of this variety. 3. The top of the plant is too thin and small. The position of the upper flower raceme is very high: the top of the plant is located less than 15 cm above the top flower raceme. 4. Fruit set is easy. If the plant develops unbalancedly, corrective measures should be taken. Always make minor adjustments and incremental changes. The plant's reaction will be noticeable after a few days.

Removing side shoots (pinching) Side shoots should be removed and the tops of the plants should be twisted around the guide threads once a week. Do not turn the top around the thread when it is still relatively small. Be sure to turn the top exactly clockwise to avoid “squashing” the plants when the tops of the plants turn towards the sun. When pinching, make sure that the side shoot is completely removed to avoid the risk of infection with gray rot.

Avoid overgrowing the shoots as the plant wastes too many nutrients. Moreover, when a large stepson is removed, a large wound is formed, which can serve as a place for fungal diseases to enter.

Removing leaves In the early stages of growing, old and damaged leaves at the bottom of the plant should be removed to improve air circulation and reduce the risk of botrytis infestation. The normal frequency of leaf removal is considered to be 2-3 leaves per week.

You can be guided by the following principle: when harvesting from the first cluster, the leaves should be removed before the second cluster. With this approach, the brushes will be clearly visible and will not be obscured. In general, a plant should always have a minimum of 15 leaves to ensure good nutrient assimilation and growth.

Watering

Regular watering of plants begins immediately after planting. To maintain the water regime, plants must be watered frequently and in small doses. To distribute water evenly, it is best to use the drip irrigation method. Watering is carried out taking into account evaporation, solar radiation, soil structure, crop capacity, ventilation, etc.

The vegetable grower himself must make the right decision regarding timing, watering rates and fertilizers. For irrigation, always use water with a temperature above 15-16°C. When watering plants, the level of nutrients in the soil, especially nitrogen, will quickly decrease, so it is recommended to combine watering with fertigation, taking into account the results of a soil analysis. The water consumption coefficient in winter-spring tomato crops is 45-50 l/kg of fruit. The soil should be constantly moist, but not wet.

With constant excessive watering, the soil turns sour, and a lack of oxygen leads to the death of the roots. With insufficient watering, flowers may fall off and fruits may become smaller. With irregular watering, cracking of fruits is often observed, especially in the ripening phase.

The soil moisture in different periods is as follows:  planting seedlings - the beginning of fruit formation - 65-75% NV,  the beginning of fruit formation - the first harvests - 70-80% NV,  the first harvests - the end of the growing season - 80-85% NV. Requirements for the quality of water for irrigation:  absence of acids and various harmful impurities;  total salt content no more than 1000...1200 mg/l;  the reaction of the medium is close to neutral (pH = 6...8);  oxygen saturation. It is recommended to water in small doses during the critical period of daily water consumption, which occurs at midday.

Top dressing

Tomato nutrition The tomato plant is quite demanding in terms of mineral nutrition. At the initial stages of development, the consumption of elements is small. Usually at this time the fertilizers applied in the fall for tillage are sufficient. The tomato root system has a very weak absorption capacity of phosphorus in the initial period, especially at low soil temperatures. The use of nitrogen in excess quantities during this period leads to severe leaf growth of plants and a shift in the balance towards the vegetative side. At the same time, the main peak of consumption occurs during the period of intensive fruiting, when the effect of the main fertilizers has ended. During this period, it is necessary to use complex water-soluble fertilizers.

The selection of the concentration of nutrients must be carried out very carefully, since the tomato reacts sharply to the lack of any element. The appearance of the symptoms described below indicates nutrient deficiency, however, to determine the plant's nutrient requirements, it is necessary to analyze the nutrient content in the soil and in the leaves of the plant. Nitrogen (N) – The oldest leaves become chlorotic and eventually undergo premature senescence, while younger leaves become yellowish-green. Plants may be stunted.

Phosphorus (P) – Leaves turn dull green and grow slowly. The undersides of the leaves become reddish-purple over time. Older leaves are affected first and may age prematurely if the attack is severe.

Potassium (K) – On leaves, disease symptoms appear as scorching of the leaf margins. On older leaves, chlorosis of the interveinal tissues may occur, while the veins themselves remain green. Symptoms begin to appear on older leaves and spread to younger leaves as the disease progresses. Potassium deficiency can lead to such disorders as swelling of the fruits, internal browning of the fruits and diseases manifested in disruption of the process of fruit ripening.

Calcium (Ca) – On leaves located at the top of the shoot, chlorosis of interveinal tissues and necrosis of leaf edges occurs. The growing point (the tip of the shoot) dies over time. Blossom rot may form on the fruit.

Magnesium (Mg) – Chlorosis of interveinal tissues forms on the leaves, which first appears on older leaves and then spreads to younger ones. The midrib of the leaf remains green, while the interveinal tissues become necrotic.

Sulfur (S) – Older leaves become light green and leaf stems and petioles may become purple and fusiform.

Boron (B) – Older leaves turn yellow and become brittle, and the growing point becomes necrotic and dies. The edges of older leaves and leaf tips become necrotic. Fruits may also be affected and may develop corky areas scattered over the surface.

Copper (Cu) – Younger leaves wilt first, then they may turn bluish-green and curl upward. Severely affected plants are stunted and have a chlorotic appearance.

Iron (Fe) – On younger leaves, interveinal chlorosis occurs, followed by a general yellowing of the leaves. The midrib of the leaf usually remains green.

Manganese (Mn) – On younger leaves, chlorosis of the interveinal tissues occurs, followed by necrosis of the leaf tissues. At the same time, the midrib of the leaf remains green.

Molybdenum (Mo) – Older leaves show yellowing and necrosis of the leaf margins, which eventually spreads to younger leaves. This type of nutrient deficiency is rare in tomato plants.

Zinc (Zn) – Leaves thicken and curl downward. Leaf petioles may curl.

Cleaning

Harvesting It is recommended to harvest fruits 3-4 times a week. Always do this in the morning as this is when the fruit is at its heaviest and best quality.

Completion of crop cultivation When the final stage of crop cultivation approaches, it is customary to remove the growing point (shoot tip) from the plant 2 leaves above the uppermost flower cluster. The top is removed at least 7 weeks before the crop is expected to be removed from the greenhouse. Always leave one shoot at the top of the plant to stimulate sap flow. When this shoot is large enough, it should be removed except for two leaves. There should always be two leaves and one side shoot above the topmost brush. After the last fruits have been harvested, remove plant debris from the greenhouse. The greenhouse premises should be thoroughly cleaned, the soil should be disinfected, after which the greenhouse can be prepared for growing the next crop.

Natalya Dryzhakova, collector from Yaroslavl

It's no secret that tomatoes of the same variety in different years of cultivation may differ in taste. And this is due to a number of factors, primarily the growing technology used, nutrition level, soil type, and degree of solar exposure. And yet, to a greater extent, the taste of tomatoes directly depends on the variety they belong to!

I have been growing the varieties that I want to talk about for a very long time.

For several decades now, my legendary old Soviet variety, Bull's Heart, has remained the unsurpassed leader. Popular during the Soviet era and loved by all gardeners, this variety remains a favorite to this day.

This tomato has been in my collection since 1983, and no matter what years I grew it, the variety invariably pleases with its productivity and the unique sweet taste of large, heart-shaped fruits.

Plants of this variety are tall, densely leafy, with large fruits weighing 400-600 g. Tomatoes with dense juicy pulp, rich sweet taste. Good both in salads and for making aromatic juices.

It is preferable to grow in closed ground with the formation of plants with 1-2 stems. It is necessary to tie each fruit cluster to avoid breaking them.

The Monomakh Cap variety is also from a series of classic Soviet varieties - reliable, time-tested and in any weather conditions.

The variety is tall, very productive, with large crimson-colored fruits. The pulp of the fruit is thick, dense texture, rich sweet taste. The fruits are always large - up to 500-600 g, in other years they can reach up to 800-900 g.

In our area (Yaroslavl region), I always grow it in closed ground (nearby greenhouse) with the formation of plants of 1-2 stems. The variety is very responsive to good care, balanced nutrition and fertilizing throughout the growing season.

All the brightness of taste and rich sweetness can only be felt in fruits that are fully ripened on the plant itself, and not in fruits ripened at home on the windowsill.

Among the orange-fruited varieties, one of the leaders in sweetness is the Hawaiian Pineapple. This is a long-time favorite of my collection, I appreciate it for the unusual peach color of the fruit, for its delicate, sweet, aromatic pulp with a predominance of fruity notes.

The variety is tall, I always grow it in closed ground with the formation of plants into 2 stems. Forms clusters with 4-5 large fruits, weighing up to 300-400 g. The pulp inside is two-colored, juicy, with the most delicate sweet taste. I pick the fruits from the plant only when they are fully ripe, then you can fully enjoy the unique taste of these exotic tomatoes.

And how unusually beautiful these plants look in the greenhouse, when at the end of the season, fully loaded brushes with large fruits of a delicate peach color hang on each of them!

I can’t help but name another orange-fruited variety from this series – the Nizami variety. This is an old heirloom variety from Georgia, given to me at the autumn exhibition in 2013.

The variety is tall, mid-season, with an elegant bush structure. The stems of the plants are thin, but strong enough to support large, heart-shaped fruits weighing up to 250-350 g each. The pulp of the fruit is from the “buttery” series, dense, cuts like butter, sweet, with a bright, rich taste.

The variety works better when grown indoors (in our climate zone) and when plants are formed into 2-3 stems. It will thank you for good care, proper agricultural technology and balanced nutrition throughout the growing season with large, sweet, bright orange fruits.

The variety is included in the TOP 10 best sweet varieties every year and has received a permanent residence in my collection.

Pest and disease control

The most common disease is a fungus, which most often affects seedlings in a greenhouse. To get rid of a fungal disease, you need to water the seedlings with a warm solution of manganese.

If aphids appear on the site, then you can only remove them with a soap solution, but you can get rid of spider mites only with the help of insecticides. Slugs disappear quickly enough if you spray vegetables with water containing ammonia.

The Brown Sugar variety is ideal for both beginner and more experienced gardeners. This is due to its unpretentiousness to the soil and resistance to diseases and pests.

Tomato agricultural technology

Brown Sugar tomato seeds can be bought in almost any store, but collected from plants grown in your garden, they will already be adapted to certain growing conditions, the main one of which is the composition and structure of the soil. Plants grown from their own seeds will develop better and produce a consistently high yield, they resist diseases well, and finally, the germination rate of such seeds, unlike store-bought ones, is much higher.

The tomato is a facultatively pollinated plant, that is, only nearby flowers are pollinated by pollen. But in hot weather the situation changes; neighboring plants may also be pollinated. Often gardeners grow different varieties of tomatoes in close proximity, so as not to collect seeds from a tomato that has been cross-pollinated with another variety, that is, a hybrid, you must adhere to the following rules:

• choose a strong Brown Sugar tomato plant that fully meets the varietal characteristics in advance and take good care of it;
• select for seeds the fruit from the lower cluster that most closely matches the varietal description; the flowers on the remaining flower clusters have a high probability of cross-pollination, since they bloom at the time when bees and bumblebees are most active, and no one will prevent them from flying into the greenhouse;
• the fruit is picked at full ripeness or slightly unripe, but in no case overripe - the strongest seeds in it can germinate, but the result will be weak offspring.

The isolated and dried seeds need to be sown for seedlings. For tomato variety Sugar brown, seedlings should be 60 days old at the time of planting. For planting in greenhouses under polycarbonate, seeds should be sown at the end of February, in film greenhouses - at the beginning of March, and for open ground - closer to the end of March.

Rules for obtaining good seedlings

For tall varieties of tomatoes, including brown sugar, it is very important that the seedlings do not stretch out, otherwise this will affect the yield. To prevent this from happening, you must strictly adhere to the following rules:

• carry out complete processing and germination of seeds - dressing, soaking in a biostimulant solution;
• sow seeds in fertile, loose soil, similar in composition to the soil in your garden;
• Reduce the temperature for emerging seedlings for several days; it should not be above 16 degrees during the day;
• provide the maximum amount of light for the entire growing time of tomatoes;
• a week after germination, increase the temperature and maintain it within 23 degrees during the day and slightly cooler at night;
• do not water too often, but also do not let the soil dry out completely;
• pick up the sprouts when they are just about to produce the third leaf;
• do not let brown sugar tomato plants go hungry and provide 2 or 3 feedings using a weak solution of complete mineral fertilizer;
• keep not only the “head” but also the “legs” of the tomatoes warm; to do this, insulate the window sill so that the soil temperature is not below room temperature;
• maintain some distance between the pots of tomatoes. Competing for light, the seedlings will inevitably stretch out.
• Accustom the plants to the open air gradually so that by the time of planting they are acclimatized.

Care after disembarkation

The soil in the beds and in the greenhouse is prepared in the fall. Organic matter is added, but not fresh manure, which fattens the tomatoes and grows tops instead of fruits. Phosphorus fertilizers should also be applied in the fall; they are poorly soluble; they will be converted into a form convenient for plants by melt water. But nitrogen and potassium fertilizers are applied during spring loosening of the soil.

Acidic soils require liming. This is done in the fall, but not at the same time as adding organic matter, otherwise it will lose a lot of nitrogen.

Planting scheme for tomato plants Brown sugar - from 40 to 50 cm between plants and about 50 cm between rows. The soil under tomatoes planted in a greenhouse must be immediately mulched to ensure their comfortable existence.

Further care includes the following:

• moderate watering until the fruits are full - once a week, but with complete moistening of the entire root layer; when the fruits begin to fill, the frequency of watering increases to 2 times a week. To ensure that the dry matter content in brown sugar tomato fruits remains high, you cannot overdo it with watering, otherwise they will become watery and greatly lose their taste.
• fertilizing with a complete complex fertilizer intended for tomatoes; their frequency depends on the fertility of the soil in the greenhouse; plants are usually fed once every 10–14 days;
• formation of plants into 2 stems; To do this, remove all the stepsons, except one, located under the first flower brush - from it the second shoot is formed;
• preventive treatments against late blight.

You can watch the video about the benefits of the Brown Sugar tomato variety:

Description of the White Sugar tomato variety and recommendations for growing seedlings

The White Sugar tomato is a rare and exotic variety. This type of nightshade is intended for growing in greenhouses and greenhouses. It has an extraordinary taste, color and beneficial properties. The White Sugar tomato variety is suitable for people prone to allergies and for small children.

Experts highlight an important feature of the variety: it is hypoallergenic and contains a lot of dry matter. You can make juice from the fruits; they are good in salads.

In order to grow the White Sugar tomato variety, you need to familiarize yourself with the features of caring for it. A detailed description and characteristics of the variety are on the seed package.

Properties of tomatoes

Tomato Sugar White is an indeterminate species. Its length can reach an average of 1.6–1.7 m in height. The bush is quite strong and has a powerful root system. An adult plant needs additional support, garter and pinching. Experts recommend forming the trunk of the plant into 2 stems.

Sugar White has spreading branches that are densely covered with foliage. The leaf is of a regular shape, dark green in color, but larger than that of ordinary tomatoes. The Sugar White tomato is a late-ripening variety. It takes 118-120 days from the moment of the first shoots to the ripening of the fruit, and is characterized by high yield. During the season, you can collect about 5-6 kg from one bush.

The fruits are round, slightly flattened, and have a strong skin. Thanks to their dense pulp, tomatoes tolerate long-distance transportation well and can be stored for a long time in a cool and well-ventilated area.

Their main feature is their creamy white color when ripe. Sometimes snow-white, beige or yellow tomatoes are found. The average weight of one ripe fruit reaches 150-200 g.

In order to grow a strong plant, you need to grow strong seedlings. When purchasing seeds of this variety, you need to carefully study the description of the variety and the planting time recommended by the manufacturer.

Growing seedlings

It is recommended to plant seedlings in late February - early March. The soil for sowing should be loose and airy. To do this, you need to mix turf soil, coarse river sand and peat in equal proportions. The mixture is poured into a special container or seedling box and moistened.

Before planting, seeds can be soaked in a weak solution of manganese. This will increase the plant’s resistance to fungi and various types of bacteria. Keep the seeds in the liquid for no more than 30 minutes, after which they need to be thoroughly dried. In order to cause active growth, you can use a special stimulator.

The seeds are planted to a depth of 1.5-2 cm and sprinkled with loose soil on top. After planting, do not compact the soil too much. Watering is best done using a sieve or spray bottle - this will avoid washing out the seeds from the soil. For irrigation, you should take settled warm water.

The box with seedlings must be covered with thick film and placed in a warm place. In order for the moisture from the container to evaporate, the greenhouse must be ventilated daily.

As soon as 2 strong leaves appear on the young shoots, you can start picking. Many gardeners use peat cups, thanks to which the root system is not damaged during planting.

Planting material is planted according to the 50x40 pattern, where no more than 3-4 plants are placed per 1 m².

Before planting, the soil is enriched with nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. You can use humus to fertilize the soil. The soil should be loose and sufficiently moist.

After planting, the beds are watered and mulched. Further care is carried out as usual:

The greenhouse must be ventilated daily

It is important to prevent stagnation of moisture and the formation of dampness in the greenhouse. Water tomatoes in the morning or evening

To prevent pests or fungi from infesting tomatoes, the plant must be treated with special solutions.

Reviews of the White Sugar variety are excellent. This unpretentious tomato is easy to grow.

Tomato Brown Sugar: variety description

Brown Sugar is a late-ripening, dark-fruited variety with good yield. From the emergence of seedlings to the ripening of the first fruits, at least 120 days pass.

The bush is indeterminate, in greenhouses it grows up to 2-2.5 m, in open ground the plants are more compact.

The formation of green mass is moderate, the fruits ripen in clusters of 3-5 pieces. Productivity is good, from 1 sq. m of plantings, you can harvest 6-7 kg of tomatoes.

You can see the yields of other tomato varieties in the table below:

The fruits are small, smooth, burgundy-brown, medium in size. Weight 120-150 g, perfectly round shape, without ribbing. The pulp is very juicy, low in seeds, with a pleasant rich-sweet taste. The skin is glossy, protecting the fruit from cracking. Tomatoes contain a high amount of sugar and valuable microelements; they are excellent for baby or diet food.

You can compare the weight of the fruits of this variety with others in the table below:

Advantages and disadvantages declared by the originator

The recommended orientation of the tomato is salad. The pulp contains a lot of sugar. Sweet tomatoes are great to savor freshly cut or straight from the plant. But the tomato also performs well in other roles: pastes, soup dressings, sweet juices, savory sauces, whole preserves, etc. The rich color of the fruit outside and inside adds originality to dishes.

Other advantages of the plant:

1. Increased content of nutrients. Some minerals and trace elements are found in large dosages only in such dark-fruited varieties. The fruits are used for diet.
2. Extension of fruiting. Tomatoes ripen relatively late, but they ripen before the first frost.
3. Resistance to cracking in the garden bed. Good preservation of the harvested crop at home. The tomato also tolerates the stress of transportation well.
4. Cold resistance. The plant copes not only with summer, but also with autumn and spring periods of cooling.

Disadvantages of culture:

• general low yield;
• in many regions, due to the ripening time, it is impossible to grow this tomato outside a greenhouse;
• most useful components are destroyed during heat treatment;
• Tomatoes cannot be grown without gartering and shaping.

Advantages and disadvantages

Tomato Red Sugar has the following advantages:

1. Sweet taste, sugary pulp, attractive appearance outside and in cross-section (see photo).
2. Long, extended fruiting. Tomatoes can be harvested a couple of times a week. This is convenient if the owner of the dacha does not visit his plot of land every day.
3. Possibility of growing the variety in open and protected ground.
4. Decent yield.
5. Universal application.

Attention! The originator classified the tomato as a salad tomato, i.e. most suitable for fresh consumption directly from the garden. However, the sweet fruits make delicious juices and pastes, and the small size of tomatoes allows them to be canned whole.

Disadvantages of culture:

• tall bushes require a garter;
• thin skin risks bursting if you choose whole-fruit canned food;
• a small number of seeds can create difficulties when independently preparing planting material for the next season.

Characteristics of the variety

Brown sugar tomatoes are classified as mid-season varieties. Harvesting takes place 120 days after planting the seedlings. Among the characteristics of this variety are:

• indeterminate variety;
• can be grown in greenhouses and open ground;
• fruits of a round, even shape with a dense peel;
• the color of the peel is brown, the pulp is red;
• tomato weight 150 g;
• universal tomatoes: consumed fresh, used for preservation;
• from every sq. m you can harvest from 6 to 7 kg of crop;
• from planting seed to planting seedlings in open ground, up to 65 days pass;
• Brown sugar perfectly tolerates most diseases.

Due to their small size, tomatoes can be preserved as a whole, and the presence of a large amount of microelements allows them to be used for feeding children.

Attention! A distinctive feature is disease resistance and increased yield levels.

Productivity and fruiting

If we take into account the reviews about the Brown Sugar tomato, we can conclude that this variety is not early ripening, as the manufacturer claims, but mid-ripening. This is due to the fact that after planting seedlings in open ground, the harvest can be harvested after 120 days. As a rule, they begin to harvest ripe tomatoes in August, but much depends on climatic conditions.

If we take the average, then from 1 sq. m you can collect about 6-7 kg of tomatoes. To increase shelf life, many gardeners prefer to pick Brown Sugar tomatoes green and leave them to ripen at home.

Area of ​​application of fruits

Due to the fact that the composition of Brown Sugar tomatoes is balanced and the pulp is well structured, this type has a wide variety of uses. For example, in cooking it is used to make tomato juice, sauce, paste, and used for preservation.

If we consider the food industry, then brown sugar is ideal for baby food. Since tomatoes have a large amount of useful substances and B vitamins, it is best to consume the fruits fresh.

Resistance to diseases and pests

Due to the fact that the Brown Sugar tomato variety has excellent immunity, it is quite resistant to diseases and pests. It should be understood that prevention will protect plants from diseases and increase productivity. Before planting in open ground, it is recommended to treat with Fitosporin. A warm solution helps prevent the appearance of aphids, and if you water the seedlings with warm water with the addition of manganese, the tomatoes will not become infected from the soil.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Brown Sugar tomatoes have a large number of advantages, but despite this, not a single variety has been able to avoid the disadvantages. Among the advantages it is worth noting:

• attractive appearance of the fruit;
• thanks to their dense peel, tomatoes can be transported over long distances without fear that they will be damaged during transportation;
• They tolerate short-term frosts well if they are in open ground;
• tomatoes are resistant to pests and most diseases;
• tomatoes are undemanding to soil;
• With proper care, high yields are ensured.

Among the disadvantages, gardeners highlight the height of the bush, which reaches 2.5 m, as a result of which it is necessary to have support and garter the tomatoes during the growth process.

A distinctive feature of the variety is its color and sweet taste. Some consumers consider this an advantage, while others, due to the unusual taste and color, consider this a significant disadvantage.

Characteristics and description of varieties of non-grafting tomatoes

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Non-grafting tomatoes make up a group of determinate-type varieties with a rigid, erect stem (standard). Their height does not exceed 70 cm, since it is limited by the formation of the apical inflorescence. Their side shoots are underdeveloped and do not absorb most of the nutrients.

Non-grazing varieties are very diverse. Most are bred naturally, but there are also hybrids (this is indicated by the presence of the letter F in the name). When independently propagating a hybrid variety, valuable breed qualities may be lost.

The bushes have a compact, sparse crown. For the most part, these are early-ripening tomatoes (fruit ripening occurs 85-110 days after emergence). The clusters contain from 5 to 7 round or oblong fruits. On average, about 2 kg of fruit is harvested from one bush. During the fruiting period, the bush is strewn with ripening tomatoes and needs to be tied up.

The fruits are juicy, round or elongated, in a variety of shades - from yellow and pink to bright red. Their size depends on the variety and can vary from 20 g (Cherry-shaped) to 140 g (Pink). There is a slight sourness in the taste. They are juicy, with a dense peel, and retain their shape during transportation. Their thick skin makes them ideal for canning. Due to early ripening, some varieties are capable of producing two harvests during the growing season.

Description of salad tomato Pink sugar and rules for growing the variety

In their garden plots, gardeners try to grow different tomatoes. Tomato Sugar pink takes its rightful place among them. This variety is valued for its high content of the powerful antioxidant selenium. In addition, the vegetable is loved for its unusually sweet taste.

Characteristics of tomato

It is best to start the description of the variety with a message that this vegetable was included in the State Register of our country in 2010. Breeders suggest cultivating the plant both under film covers and in open areas. The shape of the fruits of this crop is flat-round, even, with smooth, strong skin.

The color of the vegetable at the moment of commercial ripeness is pale pink; the pulp is juicy and meaty. Tomatoes are divided internally into 6 or more segments.

The characteristics of the Pink Sugar variety would not be complete without mentioning that this tomato belongs to semi-determinate plants. The bushes produce stable, good yields and do not require complex care. In greenhouse conditions, the trunks of nightshade plants reach 1.2-1.5 m; in open ground they grow up to 1 m.

The first inflorescence is formed above the 7-9 leaf; it's simple. The tomato leaves of the Sugar Pink variety are large and light green.

Referring to reviews from active gardeners, it can be argued that from 1 m² it is easy to collect 5-6 kg of wonderful tomatoes weighing up to 200 g each. The variety belongs to the mid-season species; the first pink vegetables appear on the branches 110-115 days after germination.

Planting and caring for the plant

Sowing of planting material is carried out in March; At this point, it is necessary to prepare the soil and check the seeds for germination. The soil is collected from 3 main components: turf soil (garden soil), humus and sand. To create looseness and good moisture permeability, various disintegrants are added to the soil composition. Some gardeners do not prepare the soil in advance, but purchase the substrate in specialized stores.

Before sowing, tomato seeds are dipped in water with salt; After some time, empty seeds float to the surface and are discarded. Those seeds that have sunk to the bottom of the container must be disinfected in an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate.

Tomato seeds are placed in moistened soil to a depth of 1-2 cm, then they are sprinkled with peat or soil. Containers with plantings are covered with film and put in a warm place until the first shoots appear. It is best to grow seedlings at a temperature of +22... +24°C, in a well-lit place. Do not forget about watering, which should be done with warm water and as needed.

Picking (transplanting) of young plants is performed after the seedlings have formed 2 true leaves. At this point, it is worth preparing the first fertilizing, which should consist of phosphate and potassium microelements, and separate containers for each crop.

3 weeks before transferring the plantings to a permanent place of growth, they need to be hardened off, i.e. accustom to new living conditions. To do this, containers with tomatoes are periodically taken out into fresh air for a short time.

Transplantation into the greenhouse occurs from mid-April; You can plant tomatoes under the film in May; Solanaceous bushes are planted in open beds no earlier than the first days of June. Plantings should not have flowers. If they have already appeared, then it is better to remove such a brush.

The system of methods for cultivating Pink Sugar tomatoes after transplantation is simple. Care consists of watering, loosening the soil, hilling and weeding. Experts advise watering tomatoes rarely, but abundantly. Good watering should be at the time of transplantation, during the period of growth and ovary of vegetables.

Tomato bushes of the Sugar pink variety need supports and a garter.

This variety is formed into 2-3 stems, so that the growth process continues in a timely manner, it is worth leaving 1 stepson in reserve.

Gardeners advise harvesting fruits when they are slightly unripe - in this state they are easier to transport. Tomatoes do not have a long shelf life, but they ripen well in a warm place.

Features of planting and growing

The Sugar Bison tomato, as a mid-season variety, is almost never grown by sowing seeds directly into the garden bed: this can only be done in the southernmost regions. First, seedlings must be grown. This process proceeds without any special features; the seeds are sown in boxes approximately two months before the expected date of transplanting the seedlings into an open bed or greenhouse. There is only fragmentary information regarding the cold resistance of the variety, so you should not take risks and plant seedlings before the onset of real warmth.

Not only is the bush of an adult plant of this variety tall: after two months in an apartment, the seedlings grow rather large, to at least 30 centimeters in height. This must be taken into account when choosing containers into which seedlings at the stage of two true leaves are planted. Seedling care is usual; hardening, starting a week before planting in the ground, is mandatory.

The seedlings of this tomato can outgrow, then they are planted obliquely

At least three plants are placed on each square meter of beds, and stakes are immediately driven in for tying. In unprotected soil, you can do the first garter right away, so that the wind does not break the long and rather fragile stems. In the future, the garter is repeated as the plants grow. This variety is recommended to grow in one or two stems (the second stem is a powerful stepson at the bottom of the bush). The remaining stepsons break them out in a timely manner. The growth of stems is limited by pinching the top in early August; Usually by this time the seventh cluster blooms. In open ground in cold regions, pinching is carried out even earlier.

The watering and fertilizing regimes of this variety have no peculiarities: until mid-summer the soil is constantly kept moist, and as the fruits ripen, the amount and intensity of watering is reduced. Feeding is carried out three times according to the traditional scheme. The variety is resistant to many diseases, so most gardeners in non-problematic regions do not carry out preventive treatments. The fruits are collected as they ripen. When picked brown, they can ripen indoors, but when ripened in the sun they have a better taste.

Video: Sugar Bison tomato in the hands of a gardener

Description of tomato variety Brown sugar

Brown Sugar tomatoes were first developed by SeDeK. This species was included in the State Register in 2009. A distinctive feature is the fact that tomatoes can be grown in any climatic conditions. If we consider the characteristics of the variety, we can highlight:

• the growing season continues as long as weather conditions permit;
• You can grow tomatoes in open ground, in a greenhouse;
• if seedlings are grown in a greenhouse, then the height of the bush is 2 m, and with proper care it can exceed 2.5 m. That is why it is recommended to prepare the support in a timely manner and tie up the bushes;
• high yields are observed if tomatoes are grown in 2 stems, so pinching is an integral procedure;
• The color of the fruit is brown with a red tint; on the first cluster the fruit weighs 150 g.

Tomatoes of the Brown Sugar variety are characterized by increased cold resistance, as a result of which they can ripen in the garden before the onset of frost.

Attention! Brown sugar is an indeterminate variety

What are the best tomatoes?

The farmer has increased requirements for tomatoes planted with his own hands. You won't get by with ordinary taste here. The tomato should be such that just its appearance makes your mouth water.

Sugar-packed, with a lot of dry substances that give a rich taste, the tomato just begs to be served on the table. This is exactly what all the “sugar” tomatoes from SEDEk are like. Bred at different times, they differ not only in color, but also in terms of ripening. One thing is constant: the rich, sweet taste of the vegetable. Tomatoes of the “sugar” series belong to the beefsteak group and have all the advantages of beef tomatoes:

• rather large size;
• a large number of seed chambers;
• rich taste, dominated by sugars;
• good yield;
• resistance to tomato diseases.

Let's talk in more detail about one of the representatives of sweet tomatoes - the Brown Sugar tomato. This tomato stands out from the entire series not only because of its unique color, but also because it contains a large amount of anthocyanins. This vegetable has special benefits for the body. Let's make a detailed description and characteristics of the Brown Sugar tomato variety and admire its photo.

Brown Sugar tomato was developed by SEDEk. It was registered in the State Register of Breeding Achievements in 2009, like other tomatoes in this line of varieties: White Sugar and Red Sugar. In 2010, pink sugar was added to them, and in 2015, raspberry sugar F1. These tomatoes can be grown in all climatic zones of our country.

Features of the variety:

• it belongs to the indeterminates and does not stop its growing season as long as weather conditions allow; the gardener will have to take care that all the tomatoes that set ripen;
• the originators position this variety as mid-season, but, according to reviews from those who planted it, it is rather mid-late, since the first fruits ripen only 4 months after germination;
• You can grow brown sugar tomato variety in open ground, but it works better in a greenhouse;
• when grown in greenhouses, the Brown Sugar tomato can grow up to 2 m, and with good care up to 2.5 m, so a garter will be required. This tomato variety shows the best results when grown in 2 stems, so pinching is a mandatory procedure for it.
• the tomato brush is simple, up to 5 fruits are tied in it, the first inflorescence is laid under the 8th or 9th leaf;
• the fruits of this variety can have either a cuboid or flat-round shape, the color of the tomatoes is very beautiful - reddish-brown, the weight of each fruit reaches 150 g in the first cluster, on the rest they are slightly smaller;
• The purpose of tomatoes is universal: they are good in salads, for making sauces, juices and any preparations for the winter;
• the fruits have many seed chambers and, as a result, more tasty pulp and few seeds.

Important! Unlike many beef tomatoes, Brown Sugar tomatoes store well and can be transported.

To give a complete picture of the plant and complete the description of the Brown Sugar tomato variety, it must be said that it is cold-resistant, ripens almost to frost, giving a good yield - from 6 to 8 kg per square meter. m.