Description of the Solaris tomato variety and growing tomatoes using seedlings

One of the most popular and high-quality Moldovan-bred tomato varieties is the Solaris. It is listed in the Russian State Register and is suitable for cultivation both in open ground and in greenhouses and hotbeds. This nightshade variety is characterized by its undemanding nature and excellent adaptability. The Solaris variety is suitable for cultivation in the East Siberian and North Caucasus regions of the country.

To ensure a strong plant and a bountiful harvest, it's essential to approach tomato cultivation and care with care and skill. The manufacturer provides a description of the Solaris variety and growing recommendations on the seed packaging.

General characteristics of the variety

Solaris tomatoes are a mid-season variety. This variety is determinate, with a mature bush reaching no more than 80-90 cm in height.

The plant has a compact and neat appearance; its foliage is medium. The leaves are ordinary in shape and richly green. The inflorescence is simple; the first ovary forms above the 6th or 7th leaf, and subsequently after 1 or 2 leaflets.

The Solaris variety has an articulated stem. After forming 4-6 inflorescences, the bushes stop growing on their own. The plant has good immunity and is resistant to many diseases, such as late blight, fusarium, early blight, and TMV. The Solaris tomato variety is considered easy to grow. It tolerates minor changes in air and soil temperature well. It requires little care.

The fruits of this nightshade family are flattened and slightly ribbed. The tomato is covered with a thick, smooth, and shiny skin. This protects the fruit from harsh sunlight and prevents cracking. Thanks to this skin, tomatoes have a very long shelf life, averaging about four months. They also withstand long transportation.

The average weight of a single tomato is about 170 g. Solaris tomatoes are quite large, so the bush requires staking and additional support, although many gardeners don't consider this essential. Each cluster produces an average of 5-6 tomatoes. The fruits have 3-4 chambers and are red in color, with no spots around the stem.

Tomatoes have excellent flavor. They have a sweet and sour taste with spicy notes. They are suitable for all-purpose use. They are used to make juice, paste, lecho, and vegetable salads.

The Solaris variety is suitable for cultivation for industrial purposes and is suitable for mechanized harvesting.

The variety's description indicates that it has a high yield. Up to 6-7 kg of fruit can be harvested per square meter.

Growing rules

Seeds for seedlings are sown in mid-March. If done correctly, the young plants will be ready for planting outdoors by early May.

Seedlings are kept in special shallow boxes or containers. The container is half-filled with special soil. This can be purchased at flower shops or prepared at home. For this soil mixture, you need peat, coarse sand, and turf soil. Mix all ingredients in equal proportions.

Before planting, seeds can be soaked in a growth stimulator for 30 minutes, after which they can be dried naturally in the sunlight.

The seeds are planted 1.5 cm deep in the soil, then covered with peat or soil. Seven to eight plants are planted per square meter. After planting, water the seedlings with warm, settled water. Cover the seedling container with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot until the first sprouts emerge. After this, move the container to another location with adequate light. Windowsills or heated balconies are most commonly chosen for this purpose.

The room where the seedlings are stored should be warm. It's important to ventilate the room regularly, but protect the seedlings from drafts.

As soon as the seedlings develop two leaves, they can be pricked out. Peat pots are best for this. This allows the plants to remain in their containers when transplanting into the garden bed. Planting the seedlings directly in their pots allows them to adapt to the new soil more quickly.

Planting takes place in May. If the seedlings are grown outdoors, they should be covered with plastic film at night. Once the risk of frost has passed, the film is removed.

10 days after planting, the seedlings need to be fed with complex fertilizer.

Further care is provided as usual.

The Solaris variety has excellent characteristics. It produces a high-quality harvest, has excellent flavor, and is easy to care for. Experienced gardeners who have grown this tomato variety have only positive reviews.