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Tomato King of Siberia is the newest variety of tomatoes, which was bred by breeders of the agrofirm "Aelita". It has not yet been patented in the State Register of Vegetable Crops, it is undergoing an approbation stage, so there is little information about it. The description of the variety and its characteristics are taken by us from a very brief information published by the company on the official website. Amateur gardeners who have tested this tomato on their plots share their feedback on the forums based on their own experience. Combining all the scant data, we present you with a general overview of the varietal qualities of this tomato.
Description and characteristics of the variety
- Tomato King of Siberia is unlimited in growth, that is, it belongs to indeterminate crops. The height of the main stem can reach two or more meters.
- In terms of ripening of fruits - average, the duration of the growing season before the appearance of the first fruits varies from 100 to 115 days.
- Tomato variety King of Siberia is adapted for growing both in open ground (under a film cover) and in greenhouses.
- Tomato stems are strong, brushes with 3-5 inflorescences are formed on them. It is necessary to install supports or trellises to form and tie the bush. Mandatory removal of stepchildren is required. It is recommended to leave, along with the main stem, one more branch that grows out of the stepson under the first branch.
- Fruits have an unusual orange color. This indicates a significant content of beta-carotene in tomatoes, which is essential for human health. The weight of one tomato ranges from 300 to 400 g, but giant fruits weighing 700 and 1000 g have already been recorded. If you look at the photo of a cross-section of a tomato, it resembles a heart shape.
- Tomatoes of the King of Siberia variety are tasty, sweet, contain many useful trace elements and vitamins. People who are prone to allergic reactions, when eating red fruits, can safely add these tomatoes to their diet. It is recommended to use them in baby food and diet meals.
- The yield of tomatoes King of Siberia has not been established by official data, but on the forums, amateur gardeners determine it in an amount of up to 5 kg from one bush, or up to 17 kg from 1 sq. m plantation.
- Tomatoes are consumed fresh, used for winter preparations in salads and mixes.
Agrotechnical cultivation
It is possible to achieve high yields of vegetables only by observing all the requirements of technology, proper care and, if necessary, taking preventive measures against fungal diseases, fighting harmful insects.
Tomato King of Siberia, like all cultivated varieties of tomatoes, has its own requirements for growing conditions:
- the soil should be light in composition, not contain heavy components (clay) in large quantities, loose and well fertilized;
- before planting tomatoes, good predecessors will be: carrots, cabbage, legumes, onions and cucumbers;
- the first stage of growing tomatoes consists of sowing seeds (in March), picking them, feeding and hardening, that is, in obtaining high-quality seedlings;
- the next stage is transplanting seedlings into open ground under a film, which can be carried out in May (for 60-65 days) with the onset of warm fine days, in equipped greenhouses with heating - already in April;
- tomato seedlings are planted 3-4 bushes per 1 sq. m. plantations, this rate is the same for open ground and greenhouses;
- tomato bushes are formed into 1-2 stems, leaving one stepson for the development of the second stem, the rest of the stepsons are removed, not allowing them to grow more than 5 cm, so as not to severely injure the plant;
- tall tomato seedlings are immediately tied to stakes, supports or trellises;
- the third, longest stage - planting care, but it is also the most enjoyable - we are waiting for the first fruits to appear and a full harvest.
Outdoor and greenhouse tomato care
Tomato yield The King of Siberia directly depends on the proper care of tomato seedlings. In the open field or in equipped greenhouses, tomato bushes will grow healthy and bring a good harvest, subject to basic care rules.
Soil requirements
- The land in the area where tomato seedlings are planted should be loose, light in composition, and allow moisture and air to pass through well. Add sand, ash, peat or lime to the clay substrate.
- The acidity of the soil for tomatoes is preferable to be neutral or slightly acidic, it should not be lower than 6.0 units on the acidity indicator scale. Acidic soils must be neutralized by introducing deoxidizing elements into the soil: lime, humus, river sand.
- In areas with a high level of groundwater, drainage must be done. The channel for the drainage of groundwater or rainwater will prevent its accumulation at the roots of the plant, which adversely affects the tomato bushes, causing root rot.
- The soil must be constantly loosened, providing free access of air and water to the roots of the plant, while simultaneously removing weeds and larvae of harmful insects, already laid by adults in the ground.
Correct watering regime
Greenhouse watering:
- morning is the best time of day for watering;
- the water must be warm, in the greenhouse you need to equip the place and have a container for storing and warming water;
- tomatoes love root watering, and react poorly to irrigation of the deciduous part;
- watering in greenhouses is carried out no more than once a week;
- the amount of water depends on the size of the seedling: bushes just planted in the garden require 1 liter per bush, as growth increases, increase the dose to 5-10 liters per plant, maintaining this amount until the beginning of fruiting;
- 2-3 weeks before the first fruits appear, watering should be significantly reduced so that the ovaries form faster, at this time 1 liter of water per week will be enough for the plant, then the volume is increased again, but not excessively, otherwise the fruits may crack.
To prevent this, equip the greenhouse with normal drainage or drip irrigation.
Watering tomatoes growing in the open field is identical to the timing and volume of watering in greenhouses, except when natural heavy rains take over this function. After such rains, you do not need to water the beds, postpone the procedure until the soil under the bushes is completely dry.
When and how to feed tomatoes
An important condition for obtaining a decent harvest of tomatoes is timely, correct fertilization, and regular feeding, which is combined with watering once a month. The main complex fertilizers are applied in early spring 1-2 weeks before planting seedlings.The composition of mineral fertilizers for tomatoes must necessarily include: phosphorus, potash and nitrogen components.
As an organic matter for fertilizing tomatoes, cattle manure is used, horse or avian. The most common and affordable is cow dung, poultry and horse manure is used much less often, it is recommended for plant feeding in a diluted form.
One matchbox of dry bird droppings is diluted in a 10-liter bucket, stirred, allowed to brew for a day, then 1 liter of this liquid is added to 5-6 liters of water.
Horse manure is much more effective than cow or diluted poultry manure, but it can only be obtained in certain areas where special horse farms exist.
Gardeners share their experience
Gardeners have the opinion that the real variety of tomato King of Siberia was lost, and its numerous fakes are being realized. Here we have posted reviews of those gardeners who are sure that they raised the King of Siberia.
Conclusion
The seeds of this newest tomato variety are difficult to buy on the free market, but if you do this and grow a decent harvest of the King of Siberia tomato, you will be satisfied with the results of your labors.
