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The variety of tomato varieties is constantly growing, and it is sometimes difficult for summer residents to decide on the choice of a variety for growing. Among the early varieties, stands out Siberian tomato precocious, which successfully grows in areas of risky farming. This ability makes the variety popular among gardeners in the northern regions and the middle lane. It is grown both in open ground and under a film shelter or in greenhouses. The yield does not change significantly from the type of soil, therefore the variety is valued for its characteristics. So that the choice does not disappoint, you need to familiarize yourself with the description of the Siberian early ripening tomato.
Description
By the type of development and growth, the tomato variety is determinant. This is the name of the types of tomatoes that do not grow constantly, but at a certain point stop growing. The aerial part of the plant no longer develops, so the height of the bush remains at the level of 40-80 cm, which makes it possible to grow a tomato even in greenhouses with a low roof. Gardeners' comments on the characteristics of the Siberian early ripening tomato grown in different soils are slightly different. In greenhouses, the first inflorescences on the bush are formed above 9-10 leaves, and the next ones - after 1-2 leaves.
The height of the stem of an adult plant ranges from 53 to 95 cm. 1.2 kg of tomatoes ripen on one bush, per 1 sq. meter of area, you can collect up to 10 kg of fruit.
In the open field, the indicators change slightly. The formation of the first inflorescence occurs earlier - above 6-8 leaves, the rest are formed after 1-2 leaves. The height of the main stem is lower than that of plants growing in a greenhouse - from 30 to 50 cm. 600 grams of tomatoes are harvested from one bush, and 7 kg from 1 square meter. Reviews of summer residents about the yield of early Siberian tomato are confirmed by photos of plants at the time of fruiting.
The list of the main characteristics and description of the Siberian early ripening tomato variety should start with the appearance of the plant.
Tomato bushes are not tall, they do not require garters and shaping. The strong leafiness of the stems is another distinctive characteristic of the variety. The leaves of the plant are green and medium in size. This variety of tomatoes does not form a bole.
According to the ripening period, it belongs to early ripening tomatoes. Tomatoes can be harvested 120-130 days after the first shoots appear.
The fruits are round, slightly ribbed and large. The mass of one tomato reaches 110 grams.
They have a pleasant aroma and are universal tomatoes. Tomatoes are delicious, great for salads and hot dishes, as well as any kind of preparation. They have a dense skin, so they do not crack when salted, and they also tolerate transportation with high quality. Reviews about the taste of Siberian early ripening tomatoes are very different. Some gardeners speak very well of the fruits, others consider their taste to be ordinary and unremarkable. But this does not detract from the dignity of the early ripening variety.
Important parameters are the resistance of tomato to diseases and pest infestations. The variety is well resistant to TMV (Tobacco Mosaic Virus). The variety has medium resistance to other diseases of tomatoes, but it is prone to damage by brown spot.
The Siberian early ripening tomato will have an incomplete description, if not to mention the simultaneous yield of the harvest, which is very valuable for regions with an unstable climate. Even if there are much more fruits than planned, you do not have to worry about storage - the juice or tomato sauce turns out to be wonderful from them.Therefore, the description and reviews of the Siberian early ripening tomato always contain a mention of this quality of the variety.
But if you need to keep the fruits longer, then they should be placed in boxes in fairly dense rows and the container should be well closed.
Compliance with these simple requirements will allow you to keep the tomato harvest for 2 months.
Among the disadvantages of the Siberian early ripening tomato, according to the reviews of summer residents, they distinguish the characteristic of not being competitive with modern species. Some consider the variety to be morally obsolete and prefer to choose new varieties. But experienced gardeners believe that the main indicators - yield and resistance to weather changes, cover these small disadvantages. From one square meter of planting area, the variety gives up to 10 kg of beautiful even tomatoes.
Cultivation techniques and tips
This variety of tomatoes is grown both in greenhouses and in the open field. But in any case, the seedlings are prepared under cover.
It is important to know that when grown in greenhouse, the fruits ripen smaller. And with good outdoor care, the crop consists of large tomatoes of almost the same size. In addition, the fruits do not crack and retain their presentation for a long time.
If it is planned to grow tomatoes in a greenhouse, then the seeds should be sown in late March or early April. They are pre-tempered and processed. Presowing treatment is carried out with disinfectants, it is good to add antifungal drugs to protect tomato seedlings from infectious contamination. The depth of planting seeds in the soil should not be less than 1 cm. Before sowing, the container must be disinfected and a soil mixture is prepared. It is also treated with disinfecting drugs and heated to destroy pathogenic microflora. After sowing, the soil is regularly watered, waiting for the shoots to appear.
The main thing is to purchase tomato seeds from trusted producers in order to be calm about the quality of the seed. Further care includes regular watering of the seedlings and feeding. As soon as two true leaves are formed, tomato seedlings dive. For greenhouse cultivation, a garter of tomato bushes to vertical supports is required.
Seedlings are transplanted to open ground in late May or early June, depending on weather conditions. The age of the seedlings by this time should be 55-65 days. A light, slightly acidic soil with little moisture will be favorable for the variety. When planting seedlings, superphosphate (10 g) must be added to each well. The optimal planting pattern is 50 x 35 cm, where the second value is the distance between the rows.
In the open field, bushes of an early ripening variety require the formation of three stems. According to the reviews of experienced vegetable growers, Siberian early ripening tomato has another useful characteristic. The variety does not require pinching, because in determinant tomatoes, the main shoot ends with a fruit brush. Removing stepchildren can lead to a decrease in fruit formation and a decrease in the yield of the bush.
It is best to water the plants in the evening and take warm water.
The main care activities that need to be paid attention to remain top dressing, loosening and weeding of plantings.
Pest and Disease Control Tips
The most reliable information about the characteristics of the Siberian precocious tomato variety is the reviews of gardeners. They argue that the plant rarely gets sick, but you still have to face some problems:
- Late blight. In this case, fungicides or a solution of sodium chloride (10%) will come to the rescue.
- Rot is gray. For the treatment of this disease, fungicides and triazole preparations are selected.
- Alternaria and Fusarium. Treatment with fungicides is shown.
Insecticides are used to control pests. For early ripening tomatoes, the danger is posed by a bear, aphid, whitefly (especially in a greenhouse), wireworm and nematode.
Testimonials
Reviews of farmers who grow Siberian precocious tomatoes and photos of plants:
The only drawback is that the Siberian early ripening can get sick with brown spot and late blight. But, I take preventive measures in advance and manage with small losses.
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