A brief description of the Sweet Donut tomato and its growing characteristics

The Sweet Donut tomato is very popular among lovers of sweet and yellow nightshade varieties. It has a number of positive qualities: it is disease-resistant, easy to care for, and produces a high yield.

The Sladkiy Donut variety has a unique flavor. The tomatoes are virtually acid-free, with juicy, sugary flesh. Homemakers love this tomato for its flavor. It's a salad variety, perfect for making sauces and lecho.

Developed by Siberian breeders, this tomato is suitable for both greenhouse and open-field cultivation. Its low maintenance makes the Sweet Donut tomato a favorite among yellow-fruited varieties in the garden.

Before you begin growing this variety, it's worth familiarizing yourself with its characteristics and the manufacturer's care recommendations.

General characteristics of the variety

Sweet Donut Tomato has the following characteristics:

1. The bush belongs to the determinate genus and reaches a height of about 1 m. Its trunk is strong and not spreading, requiring support. Experts recommend training the bush into a single trunk.
2. It is imperative to carry out pinching.
3. The leaves are of a normal shape and dark green colour.
4. The formation of inflorescences begins after 1-2 leaves.
5. The tomato brush is ordinary, no more than 8 fruits are formed on it.
6. The plant is an early-ripening variety; the first harvest can be collected 90–95 days after sowing.
7. The Sweet Donut variety has good resistance to many diseases.
8. It has a high yield. Over 5-6 kg can be harvested per square meter per season.

The fruit description indicates they ripen early and evenly. The tomatoes are round in shape and vibrant in amber-yellow tones.

The tomato skin is thick and smooth. The fruits are resistant to cracking and are ideal for long-distance transport.

On average, the weight of 1 tomato reaches 100-150 g, and under excellent growing conditions, results of 200 g can be achieved.

The tomato's flesh is juicy and aromatic, yet quite firm. Its sweet, spicy flavor makes this tomato highly sought after among salad tomato lovers. Even a beginner can grow the Sweet Donut tomato, but before you begin, it's worth familiarizing yourself with the care instructions and requirements.

Growing and care

Seeds are usually planted in the first half of March, but this procedure can be extended until April.

Before planting, seeds must be properly treated. A weak solution of potassium permanganate is commonly used to disinfect the planting material, and a special activator is used to stimulate growth. The seeds are soaked in the solutions for no more than 30 minutes, after which they are rinsed in clean water and carefully laid out on a cloth or paper sheet to dry completely.

To grow seedlings, use special containers filled with a pre-prepared soil mixture. You can prepare fertile soil yourself by mixing equal parts soil, sand, and peat. The soil should be well moistened before planting.

The seed is planted 2-3 cm into the soil, then the seedling tray is covered with plastic wrap and moved to a well-lit area. The air temperature for growing seedlings should not fall below 16-17°C.

It's important to ventilate the mini-greenhouse daily and monitor the soil. Excess moisture and dampness can be detrimental to young seedlings.

Once the plant has 2 strong leaves, you can start picking. The bushes are planted in small peat pots, which allows the sprouts to be placed into the soil along with them when transplanting into open ground.

Seedlings are planted in open ground or a greenhouse 2-3 months after sowing the seeds. During this time, the plants' root system grows and strengthens.

Tomato beds need to be prepared in advance; many gardeners add special fertilizers to the soil in the fall. In the spring, immediately before planting, they add a solution of copper sulfate, followed later by humus and wood ash, or other complex mineral fertilizers.

No more than 4 plants are planted per square meter. The distance between plants should be at least 40–50 cm, and between rows – 60 cm.

Immediately after planting, install a support structure to support the bushes. It's best to mulch the holes with sawdust. Water the tomatoes regularly every other day.

Reviews of the Sweet Donut tomato are only positive; it has excellent characteristics and fully meets them.