Description and description of tomato "Danko"

19.03.2018 Tomatoes Varieties

Large-fruited tomatoes, the shape of which resembles the heart, and the color of the fruit is pink, have the best taste. That is what Danko is. These are large, fleshy fruits that have a thin skin, rich aroma and a sweetish taste.

This variety is most suitable for making fresh salads, but it also produces various sauces and pastas. But not only the great taste made Danko famous among gardeners. In addition, he is unpretentious to growing conditions. And suitable for landing in any climate zone.

Content

1 Variety Characteristics
2 Pros and cons of the variety
- 2.1 Grade Advantages:
- 2.2 Of course, there were some minuses here.
3 Agricultural Techniques
- 3.1 Landing rules
4 Tomato Care Rules
5 Reviews

Variety Characteristics

First of all, it should be noted that Danko does not have a high yield, but its fruiting is stable and does not depend on environmental factors.

Important! This variety is simply impossible not to remember. Its beautiful smooth fruits, reminiscent of a heart, having a raspberry shade, compare favorably with their brothers, who have yellow, red and black shades.

Danko brought breeders of Russia. It belongs to the varieties of Siberian selection. Thanks to this, the tomato perfectly tolerates low temperatures, as well as a lack of sunlight. And it also differs in that the plant is unpretentious to the composition of the soil and temperature fluctuations.

tomato of a determinant type, that is, the plant has the last growth point;
bushes are low, only about 50 cm and not too thick;
suitable for both open ground and greenhouse;
early ripening tomato. Fruiting begins 110 days after the appearance of the first sprouts;
the bush is best formed in 3-4 stems. This increases the yield of the plant;
the bush does not need to remove stepsons, but may require tying;
this tomato variety tolerates not only cold, but also drought;
the largest fruits are formed on the lower branches of the bush;
the fruits are heart-shaped, the surface is slightly ribbed;
unripe tomatoes have a pale green color. Mature - red-orange. Near the peduncle there is a characteristic green spot;
the mass of tomatoes differs depending on the method of cultivation, so on beds they can have a weight of -250 g, and in a greenhouse - about 400 g .;
the fruit has a wonderful taste, sugar pulp, dense, peel have a thin. Therefore, tomatoes of this variety are poorly stored and transported;
the purpose of the variety is fresh consumption;
yield is average, about 3-3.5 kg per bush;
due to their thin skin, tomatoes are prone to cracking;
resistant to almost all types of diseases that can affect tomatoes;
have resistance to pests;
due to the fact that tomatoes of this variety ripen quite early, they rarely suffer from late blight, all because the peak of the disease occurs in August.

Advice! The yield of Danko can be increased if the following rule is followed when planting plants: do not plant more than 4 bushes per 1 m2 of soil. This method is able to increase yield up to 10 kg. From the bush.

Pros and cons of the variety

Reviews about this variety are most often positive. Its most important quality is universality. Thus, it can be grown throughout Russia.

Grade Advantages:

great taste;
excellent external characteristics;
large fruits;
small bushes;
stable yield;
resistance to "tomato" diseases;
pest resistance;
Tomatoes of this variety can bear fruit in any climate zone.It can be heat, drought, excessive dampness, low temperature.

Important! Another advantage of the variety is that its fruits are able to ripen at room temperature. This feature helps to save the crop in the northern regions, where the summer is very short.

Of course, there were some minuses here.

The following are noted:

Danko, like all pink varieties, is poorly transported;
not suitable for cultivation on an industrial scale;
from an excess of moisture in the soil may crack;
despite the fact that the variety is able to bear fruit in any conditions, but it is worth noting that, under adverse conditions, these indicators will significantly decrease;
in a greenhouse, it can grow a little taller, so garter may be needed.

Advice! It is better to plant tomatoes such as Danko in large quantities, as it is suitable for use in the form of fresh salads. And also not able to maintain their qualities for a long time.

Agricultural Techniques

The technology for growing this variety depends on the region, all because the timing of planting plants in the soil will change. And although tomatoes of this variety are considered unpretentious, this does not mean at all that he does not need to pay attention at all.

Landing rules

For regions of Russia, cultivation is exclusively seedling. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to sow seeds to obtain it.

Sowing dates will also vary by region. For example, in the central regions of the country this is done in early March.

In the event that you have purchased raw planting material, as well as collected it yourself, you must fulfill some conditions:

rejection of empty seeds;
warming up;
processing with a solution of potassium permanganate;
it is also possible to stimulate the acceleration of the appearance of sprouts with special drugs;
germinate exclusively in a warm, humid environment.

Sowing of seeds is carried out in loose and nutritious soil. The soil mixture can be purchased in a specialized store, as well as made independently. To do this, take garden soil, mix it with peat or sawdust, add sand, mineral fertilizers, such as phosphorus and potassium.

When the first 2-3 true leaves appear, seedlings should be dived into a large container.

Important! Before planting plants on open beds, seedlings should be hardened. This will help her adapt more easily after planting.

Tomatoes are planted on open beds only when the soil warms up to +10 degrees. It is important that the threat of frost passes. The most optimal scheme is 4 plants per 1 sq.m.

If plants are planned to be planted in the greenhouse, seedlings can be planted around the 20th of May.

Tomato Care Rules

Watering is done as the soil dries. The best is considered to be evening watering. Water for this is used warm, preferably settled.
The plant is formed by removing all stepsons, leaving the first 3-4. If you neglect this rule, you can significantly reduce the yield.
Top dressing. Approximately 2-3 times during the fruiting season, tomatoes of this variety must be fed. Both organic and mineral fertilizers are suitable for this.

Important! When applying fertilizer, it is important not to overdo it, since you can get a large, green bush that does not bear fruit at all.

To prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests, the plant should be treated with the product intended for this.

Reviews

Tamara, 43 years old

I’ve been planting tomato Danko at my dacha for more than five years. In general, I am satisfied with the variety. For our harsh climate, the selection of tomato varieties is not too large. Almost all are designed for greenhouse conditions. Tomato pleased me: the fruits are tasty, large.