Solanum lycopersicum 'Sharada'
Solanum lycopersicum 'Sharada'
An extra-early determinate variety as described by the manufacturer: compact low-growing bushes about 60–70 cm with small leaves, high drought resistance. The variety card indicates a ripening period of up to ~90 days, the fruits are plum-ovoid, red, approximately 80–95 g (the table contains a range of up to 100 g), 2–3 seed chambers, dense pulp - convenient for whole-fruit canning and fresh consumption. The yield in the description is a guideline of 6–8 kg per 1 m². Resistance to verticillium and fusarium wilt; According to the description, the bushes do not require gartering or pinching. The country of selection in the catalog is Germany, 2007.
Stages of growth
Planting calendar
How to care
Moist substrate before germination
- •For an ultra-early variety, seedlings usually begin in March - early April (guideline 45-55 days before planting).
- •After germination, reduce the temperature at night slightly - against the pull.
Difficulty growing
Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.
Growing conditions
Nice neighbors.
Unwanted Neighbors
Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(5)
The official description of the variety (Agroplanet card on agronom.info) states that the bushes do not require pinching or staking. If the planting is very dense or the bushes are overloaded with fruits, if necessary, you can slightly thin out the leaves or install a short support - this is already an adaptation to your site.
Positioned as super early: the characteristics indicate a ripening period of up to about 90 days. In warm regions, the first fruits are possible already in June, in cooler regions - a shift to July.
The manufacturer’s description provides a guideline of 6–8 kg of marketable fruits per 1 m² with normal care; in practice depends on planting density, nutrition and weather.
“Charade” is lower and easier to care for as described (without the obligatory garter), the terms are shorter; fruits of a similar salad-canned group, the weight is slightly less on average. Both varieties are determinate and suitable for processing.
The variety card indicates resistance to verticillium and fusarium wilt. Late blight and other fungi still require rotation, ventilation and timely preventive measures, as for any tomatoes.
Benefits and nutrition
Tomatoes are a source of lycopene, vitamin C and potassium; Suitable for a varied diet and preparations.
*The information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
Nutritional value
(per 100 g)| Calories | 18 kcal | 0,9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g | 3% |
| Squirrels | 0.9 g | 1,8% |
| Fats | 0.2 g | 0,3% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 16% of daily value (guideline) |
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