Characteristics and description of the tomato "Canned"

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Among the many products, we highlight the Canned tomato, which is ideal for whole-fruit canning, with or without the skin.

Description and characteristics

The Sedek "Jar" ​​tomato is an early-ripening, salad-type, cluster-type variety. The first fruits can be harvested 100 or 110 days after germination. This tomato is zoned for all regions of Russia and is approved for cultivation in open ground, various greenhouses, and under plastic shelters.

It has high immunity to the most dangerous viruses, fungi, and pests. The variety is resistant to sudden changes in day and night temperatures, as well as short, hot, dry periods.

The bush is indeterminate, with medium foliage; in greenhouses, the plant can reach heights of over 2 meters. The tomatoes are red, round, smooth or slightly elongated, weighing 30 to 50 grams. The skin is tough; overripe fruits do not crack and have a long shelf life. The flesh is dense, juicy, and sweet. There are 3 or 4 seed chambers, with a medium seed count.

Use and yield

The Jarred Tomato is suitable for fresh consumption, canning, pickling, and freezing. It makes delicious juices, ketchups, pastes, adjika, and other sauces. This variety is often grown commercially for sale and processing.

The first inflorescence forms after the seventh leaf, with subsequent clusters appearing every two or three leaves. A cluster produces up to eight ovaries, most commonly no more than six. Over the course of a season, a single bush can yield 6–7 kilograms of tomatoes. According to gardeners growing this variety in warmer climates or greenhouses, the yield in such conditions increases to 9 kilograms.

Seed harvesting

You can prepare seeds of varietal tomatoes yourself:

• To collect seeds, leave the most beautiful tomatoes from the lower clusters;
• slightly unripe fruits are picked and placed in a dark place to ripen;
• the seeds are removed along with the liquid, placed in a small container, covered with a lid and placed in a dark, warm place for fermentation;
• As soon as a film appears on the surface of the jar's contents, the seeds that have sunk to the bottom should be removed and rinsed. Place them in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse with water several times.
• Now the seeds can be dried.

Store the collected seeds in a cool, dry place in a paper or cloth bag. Self-collected seeds should be disinfected and soaked in a nutrient mixture before sowing.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Canned Tomato

No matter how excellent some tomato varieties and hybrids may be, they can only produce good results under suitable conditions and with proper care. In this regard, the jarred tomato surpasses even the most undemanding hybrids. Key features of this variety:

• friendly and abundant fruit setting in any growing conditions;
• universal use of tomatoes;
• immunity to diseases and adverse weather conditions;
• excellent taste and appearance of tomatoes, shelf life;
• the possibility of collecting seeds yourself;

The "Jar" ​​tomato has no drawbacks, but gardening novices should read up on growing indeterminate tomatoes. If the bush's growth is not restricted and excess leaves and side shoots are not removed, the fruits will become very small.

When and how to grow seedlings

Seeds are sown in March or early April. Loose, fertile soil is prepared for the seedlings. All containers should be thoroughly washed and disinfected. It's a good idea to make small holes in the boxes and cups to allow excess water to drain.

The seeds are spaced 2 cm apart, covered with a thin layer of soil, and watered generously with warm water. The container with the seedlings is covered with transparent material to create a greenhouse effect. It's not necessary to place the seedlings on a window yet; for now, they need to be kept warm. Periodically, lift the film or glass and mist the soil with a spray bottle.

Once the seeds have sprouted, the cover can be removed from the box and the seedlings can be placed on the brightest windowsill. As soon as the seedlings develop a true leaf, they are pricked out. Two hours before transplanting, the soil in the box is watered generously. The seedlings are carefully dug up and transplanted into a separate cup along with the root ball. The seedlings should be held gently by the cotyledons.

The room where the seedlings will grow should be free of cold drafts. Maintain the air temperature at 18 to 25 degrees Celsius. On cloudy days, provide the tomatoes with additional lighting using special lamps. Water the seedlings frequently but moderately; don't allow the soil to dry out; excess moisture will cause root rot.

Tomatoes are fertilized for the first time 10 or 15 days after transplanting. Subsequent feedings are carried out at intervals of 2 or 3 weeks. You can use a liquid universal fertilizer for seedlings. Harden off the plants 14 days before planting them in their permanent location. If you can't take the tomatoes outside or onto a balcony, you can open a window indoors.

Planting and caring for tomato jars

Seedlings are planted outdoors in May or early June, provided the last spring frosts have passed and the weather has become consistently warm. In greenhouses, planting dates are moved back by 1 or 2 weeks. If growing tomatoes outdoors, choose a wind-free, sunny, and level site. Supports for staking should be installed in advance.

No more than four "Jar" ​​tomato plants should be planted per square meter, with the plant trained into two or three stems. Excess shoots and lower leaves should be removed. Gardeners who have been growing this variety for several years recommend pinching the tops once the plant reaches one and a half meters in height.

In normal weather, the "Jar" ​​tomato is watered 1-2 times a week, slightly more frequently during drought. The first feeding is necessary two weeks after planting, and the second during flowering. Subsequent feedings are carried out every 2 or 3 weeks. You can combine and alternate organic and mineral fertilizers.

From time to time, it's necessary to loosen the top layer of soil and remove weeds. If desired, the beds can be mulched and the bushes can be lightly hilled. The Canned tomato is very easy to grow; it requires only basic care. It always produces excellent yields of delicious and beautiful fruit.

Reviews

Elena. Sedek is a well-known and respected producer. They always have high-quality products, with a nearly 100% seed germination rate. I've been growing the "Jared" tomato for quite some time now, using it for canning and pickling. I'm always confident that the tomatoes won't burst or fall apart in the jar. Although the variety has excellent flavor, it doesn't do well fresh here; we prefer meaty, large tomatoes.

Evgeny. Jarred is a wonderful variety, delicious and productive. I live in the Ural region and plant this tomato in a plastic greenhouse. The conditions might not seem ideal, but I haven't had any problems in four years of growing it! This variety is particularly easy to grow and surprisingly resistant to the most common diseases, even the pesky late blight. I highly recommend it.