Every farmer tries to grow tomatoes on his plot. Thanks to the efforts of breeders, the naturally whimsical culture has become adapted to unfavorable external factors. Every year, domestic and foreign seed companies produce new varieties that are resistant to diseases and bad weather conditions. One of these varieties is the Sunrise f1 tomato. This Dutch hybrid has many advantages, which we will talk about later in the article.
Description of the tomato variety Sunrise
Sunrise tomatoes belong to determinate varieties - the plant height rarely exceeds 70 cm. The branching of adult bushes is average, however, at the initial stages of development they throw out a large number of stepsons, which is why plantings have to be formed regularly. After the plant forms 4-5 fruiting clusters, its growth slows down sharply.
Tomato leaves are light green and medium in size. The surface of the leaf blade is slightly wavy, especially at the edges. Despite their small area, the leaves have good covering ability and can protect ripening fruits from the scorching sun.
The inflorescence of Sunrise F1 tomatoes belongs to the intermediate type. Each brush forms from three to six ovaries. There are joints on the stalks.
The hybrid was registered in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2007 and is recommended for cultivation in all regions of the country. Sunrise tomatoes are very popular in the central and northern regions of Russia, however, in areas with cold climates it is better to grow this variety in greenhouses.
Important! In cold regions, tomatoes are hardened off before transplanting - for this, the seedlings are taken outside every day, gradually increasing the time spent in the fresh air.
Large bushes need to be tied up, especially if they have formed a lot of fruits
Description of fruits
Sunrise F1 tomatoes are quite large - the fruit weighs on average 190-240 g. They are slightly flattened in shape.
The color of the tomatoes is bright red, and the skin is quite thin and tender. Despite this, ripe fruits are not prone to cracking and are resistant to mechanical damage. The taste of Sunrise tomatoes is average. The pulp of the fruit is juicy, dense and fleshy, without voids, however, its taste cannot be called expressive, nor can its aroma. Reviews sometimes note a slight sourness of tomatoes.
The number of seed nests in ripe fruits varies on average from four to six.
Unripe tomatoes have flesh that is too tight and tough.
Advantages and disadvantages
Vegetable growers have been growing this hybrid for more than a decade, and all because it has the following advantages:
- it can be cultivated both in open beds and in a greenhouse;
- unpretentious to grow;
- plants grow quickly and begin to bear fruit just as quickly;
- due to the compactness of the bushes, they can be planted densely in a small area;
- forms medium and large-sized tomatoes of regular shape;
- fruits can be used for food and processing;
- can be grown for your own needs or for sale;
- The fruits of this hybrid are dense, that is, they can be transported and stored for some time.
The only disadvantages of Sunrise tomatoes are the rather large size of the fruit, which does not allow them to be preserved in jars, and the need to buy seeds every year.
Characteristics of the tomato variety Sunrise
Sunrise tomatoes have a short ripening period and bear fruit well even with basic care. Regular fertilizing and timely watering help increase the yield of bushes by 1-1.5 kg. In addition, Sunrise F1 tomatoes have good commercial qualities - the harvested crop safely withstands transportation over long distances, the fruits do not wrinkle or crack. These properties allow the hybrid to be grown for commercial purposes.
Important! In heated greenhouses, Sunrise F1 tomatoes can be cultivated all year round. When transplanting tomatoes into open ground, first cover them with a cloth overnight.
Sunrise tomato yield and fruiting
The hybrid is one of the early ripening ones - tomatoes fully ripen in 65-75 days, which allows you to get a very early harvest.
During the season, an average of 4-5 kg of harvest can be harvested from each bush, however, with good care, this figure increases. When growing tomatoes in greenhouse conditions, the yield reaches 6-7 kg of fruit per plant. In order to stimulate more active fruiting, it is recommended to form a bush by regularly removing new stepsons.
Important! The close location of plantings in the garden does not in any way affect their ability to set fruit.
Area of application of fruits
The scope of application of the fruits of Sunrise F1 tomatoes is almost universal, however, most often the hybrid is used for preservation, since its taste is rather inexpressive. Tomatoes also make good adjika and paste - the fruits grow very fleshy. Fresh tomatoes are consumed less often. The hybrid is not suitable for making juices, as its pulp is too dense.
Resistance to diseases and pests
Sunrise tomatoes are highly resistant to typical diseases of the Solanaceae family. For this reason, it is not at all necessary to treat seeds against infections before planting seedlings, however, this procedure is never superfluous. Still, this hybrid does not have absolute immunity. Insects are also practically not attracted to plantings.
If any deviations are observed in the development of the bush, the reason usually lies in incorrect agricultural technology
Description of fruits
- During the entire growth period, 4-5 clusters with smooth, round, slightly flattened fruits are formed on the bush.
- Usually the weight of the fruit reaches 200g. The maximum fruit weight is 230g.
- Tomatoes have a very attractive appearance - shiny, smooth, bright red.
- The pulp of the fruit is fleshy, and the skin is dense, which protects the tomatoes well during transportation.
For a more complete description, below are the advantages based on reviews of the plant and a photo of the bush.
Pros and cons of the variety
pros
- high yield of the hybrid (about 9-10 kg of fruit can be collected from 1 m2);
- almost 100% seed germination;
- precocity;
- excellent immunity to most diseases;
- unattractive to pests;
- compact size of bushes;
- the possibility of growing both in a greenhouse and in open ground;
- juiciness of fruits and high content of dry substances in them;
- good transportability;
- Tolerates small amounts of sunlight.
Minuses
- rather mediocre taste;
- the need to stepchild;
- tomatoes cannot be propagated on their own.
Important! Improper replanting has a negative effect on tomato yields. Before placing in open ground, seedlings must be hardened and treated with a rooting solution.
How to plant
As mentioned earlier, the yield of the Sunrise tomato variety is impressive. If you take proper care, you can get high-quality fruits within a few months. Considering the fact that all plants of this species are quite small, the Sunrise f1 tomato, according to reviews and descriptions, can be planted 8 bushes per 1 m2.
For ordinary tomatoes this would be very thick, since the standard is 4 bushes per 1 m2. In addition, gardeners have developed the ideal size of the hole for planting - it is 50 by 50 cm. The roots will be able to completely grow into the ground and not crawl out, in addition, when watering, the water will quickly reach the roots and give it the necessary minerals.
Growing rules
Hybrid Sunrise F1 is unpretentious and quite resistant to adverse environmental factors. This greatly simplifies the care of the beds, however, special attention should be paid to growing seedlings. Seedlings of this species are quite sensitive to sudden temperature changes.
Planting seedlings
Sunrise F1 tomato seeds are prepared using one of the following methods:
- planting material is poured onto a paper napkin and placed in an oven heated to 40°C for 10 hours;
- seeds are poured with a 1% solution of potassium permanganate for 10-15 minutes;
- For some time, the planting material is kept in any suitable growth stimulant (for example, Zircon).
This treatment will speed up subsequent seed germination.
Sowing seedlings is carried out according to the following scheme:
- A wooden or plastic container is filled with drainage. There should be holes at the bottom of the box to drain water.
- A special soil mixture for tomatoes is poured over the drainage layer.
You can purchase it at a gardening store or make it yourself by mixing 8 parts peat, 2 parts turf soil and 1 part sawdust. Additionally, you can dilute the soil mixture with mineral fertilizers - After this, the soil is heated in the oven for 2-3 hours to neutralize fungal spores that may be present in the soil.
- The soil mixture is lightly compacted, after which small furrows (no more than 1.5 cm in depth) are made on the surface of the earth.
- At a short distance from each other, seeds are poured into these depressions and covered with a thin layer of soil.
Do not bury the seeds too deeply, otherwise they will not be able to break through - Then the soil is moistened with a spray bottle and the container is covered with glass.
Glass or film will help create a microclimate with high humidity - After this, the seedlings are removed to a warm place. As soon as the first shoots appear, the box is moved to the windowsill and the glass is removed.
- With the appearance of the first true leaves, the seedlings are planted in separate containers. The diameter of each container must be at least 8 cm.
Transfer
It is best to plant Sunrise tomatoes in open ground at the end of May, when night temperatures rise to moderate and the seedlings have formed 5-6 true leaves. If May turns out to be cold, it is recommended to postpone replanting until early June. Seedlings prepared for growing in a greenhouse can be transplanted to a permanent location at the end of April.
The optimal planting scheme for Sunrise tomatoes is 50 x 50 cm. The bed for them is prepared in advance - the soil is dug up, weeded and a small amount of complex fertilizers are applied. It is best to grow Sunrise F1 tomatoes where zucchini, onions and legumes previously grew.
Aftercare
Mature bushes do not require special care. Soon after transplanting plants into open ground, it is necessary to feed them with complex fertilizers with a high phosphorus content. When the fruits begin to set, the beds are fertilized with potassium compounds.
The best fertilizers for regular feeding of tomatoes include the following complexes:
- "Kemira Lux";
- "Red Giant";
- “Universal Kristalon” or “Tomato Kristalon”.
Watering Sunrise tomatoes should be regular but moderate. You cannot flood the bushes - the optimal water consumption is 2.5-4 liters per 1 m2. The frequency of watering is determined based on prevailing weather conditions and soil conditions. The soil should not dry out or crack, but stagnation of moisture should also be avoided. In moderate temperatures, tomatoes are watered 1-2 times a week.
Important! Irregular watering can cause tomatoes to begin to crack.
Otherwise, caring for Sunrise tomatoes comes down to standard procedures: tying, weeding and periodically loosening the soil. It is also recommended to plant bushes up to the first fruit cluster - this procedure is necessary in order to avoid thickening of the plantings. Plants with a lot of leaves will inevitably cover the fruits with them, as a result of which they will begin to shrink from lack of sunlight. Sunrise tomato bushes are usually formed into 2-3 stems, pinching is carried out every week.
Care
Growing will not give you any trouble
Sunrise tomatoes are not picky to care for. You need to perform the usual actions: water the plants, weed, loosen the soil, feed it in a timely manner using mineral fertilizers. This will be enough for a healthy and large harvest.
Watering
Seedlings need to be watered without excessive amounts of water so that the plant can adapt to the environment and begin the process of fruit formation. After the ripening period begins, the plant needs to be watered once every 10 days in hot weather conditions.
In cloudy weather, the process should be carried out even less frequently. Thanks to this regime, the plants will begin to accumulate the required amount of sugars in their fruits so that the slight sourness present in the tomatoes does not interrupt the pleasant taste characteristics.
Fertilizer
Mineral and organic fertilizers are used. During growth, tomatoes need to be fed 3-4 times.
To feed the hybrid, it is recommended to use potassium nitrate and phosphorus-containing fertilizers. A large amount of substances must be added to the soil during the formation of fruits on the bushes.
Pest and disease control
Sunrise F1 tomatoes are practically disease-free - the hybrid is resistant to many diseases typical of this crop. For example, they are distinguished by excellent immunity against stem cancer, wilt and gray spot. Insects also rarely attack plantings, but sometimes midges begin to swarm over them. In order to scare them away, it is enough to spray the tomatoes with a solution of crushed garlic (0.5 kg of raw material per 1 liter of water). 2-3 treatments may be required at intervals of several days.
Advice! If the bush looks painful, most likely it is not some kind of infection, but a sunburn. In this case, reduce watering and apply fertilizers with a high calcium content.
Reviews from vegetable growers
Reviews of Sunrise F1 tomatoes from gardeners say that this is a good hybrid that any vegetable grower will be happy to grow.
I plant Sunrise in a greenhouse because I want to get early tomatoes. Over several years of use, this hybrid has never let me down. Tomatoes are easy to grow, they grow quickly, are not affected by diseases, at the time of flowering they are full of flowers and ovaries, the tomatoes grow large and have a beautiful shape. The taste is also quite good - sweet and juicy, you can cook any dishes from them. Nikolay
I consider the Sunrise hybrid to be one of the best early-ripening tomatoes. It is unpretentious, does not require any special care (I use standard methods when growing), but is always productive. The shape, size and taste of these tomatoes are excellent. Vladimir
Sunrise hybrid tomatoes have been growing in my garden for several years now, and so far I have no plans to change them to something else. They fully meet the characteristics given by the producers - early ripening, disease-resistant, productive, not picky. Ripe tomatoes are very tasty in salads and homemade preparations. I recommend. Larisa
Expert opinion
Maria Vlasova
Gardener
Sunrise is a tomato hybrid that is recommended for those gardeners who want to plant early, productive and very tasty tomatoes in their garden beds. They are easy to grow, process and transport too, so they can be used not only for yourself, but also for sale.
