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The trouble with many truly popular and tasty tomatoes is that too many people want to grow them and often there is confusion and regrading with their seeds. Unscrupulous growers are ready to sell something completely different from what gardeners want to grow under the emblem of a super popular tomato variety. And sometimes confusion arises not only with seeds, but also with the names of varieties.
So, for example, the Sevryuga tomato, the description of the variety and characteristics of which are presented in this article, is often also called Pudovik. However, the Pudovik tomato appeared somewhat earlier than Sevryuga and was registered in the State Register of Our Country back in 2007. While the tomato variety Sevryuga is completely absent in the State Register. But meticulous gardeners have already tested both varieties several times, growing them side by side on the same bed, and came to the conclusion that they are so similar in all characteristics that they are one and the same variety.
Some believe that Sevryuga is the same Pudovik, only more adapted to the northern and harsh Siberian conditions. Hence the opinion appeared that this is the same variety, which has two different names: one is more official – Pudovik, the other is more popular – Sevryuga.
Be that as it may, the article will consider the characteristics of tomatoes that are grown under both names and the reviews of gardeners, which may differ in the description of tomatoes, but are unanimous in one thing – these tomatoes deserve to be settled on their site.
Variety description
So, the Pudovik tomato, which serves as the twin brother of the Sevryug tomato, was bred by the famous breeders Dederko Vladimir and Postnikova Olga in 2005. Since 2007, he appeared in the state register and began to explore the expanses of Our Country, either under his own name, or under the name of Sevryuga.
Declared as an indeterminate variety, although there are already differences in the opinions of gardeners in this regard.
Therefore, with pinching it, you must be careful. It is better to always leave in reserve one of the most powerful stepsons, which can continue the development of the bush. Otherwise, the yield may be minimal.
Manufacturers also do not say anything about the height of the bush, meanwhile, opinions here also differ greatly. For some gardeners, bushes reached only 80 cm, however, when grown in open ground. For many others, the average bush height was 120-140 cm, even when planted in a greenhouse. Finally, some note that their Sevryuga tomato bushes reached 250 cm in height. And this is with the same size, shape, color and other characteristics of the fruit.
In general, everyone notes that Sevruga tomato bushes branch easily and, having weak and relatively thin stems, lie down under their own weight. Therefore, in any case, tomatoes of this variety need a garter.
The inflorescence is a simple brush, the peduncle has an articulation.
Sevruga tomato ripens in the traditional terms for most tomatoes – at the end of July – August. That is, the variety is mid-season, since a total of 110-115 days pass from germination to harvest.
The declared average yield is quite decent – from one square meter you can collect 15 kg of tomatoes and even more with careful care. Thus, the yield from one tomato bush is about 5 kg of fruit.
But still, in order to obtain maximum yields, it is better to provide tomatoes with good conditions and caring care.
The Sevruga tomato also has good resistance to the standard set of tomato diseases. Therefore, even beginner gardeners can try to grow it.
Fruit Characteristics
The fruits are the main pride of this variety, because even if you are slightly disappointed in them at the stage of growing seedlings, then after the ripening of the tomatoes you will be rewarded in full. Tomatoes have the following characteristics:
- The shape of tomatoes can be either heart-shaped or flat-round. It can be smooth or ribbed, but most often with small dents on the surface of the fruit.
- When unripe, the fruits of Sevruga have a green tint, and when mature, their color becomes pink-raspberry with a slight tint of red. It is not bright, but very saturated.
- The pulp of tomatoes is moderately soft and very juicy, there are at least four seed chambers. Skin of medium density. The name of the Sevryuga variety was most likely given to tomatoes because their fruits in the context resemble the pulp of this delicious fish. When overflowing tomato bushes, especially after a long drought, the fruits of Sevruga may be prone to cracking.
- Tomatoes of the Sevryuga variety are distinguished by large and very large sizes. On average, their weight is 270-350 grams, but specimens weighing up to 1200-1500 g are often found. It is not for nothing that this variety is also called Pudovik.
- The fruits of this variety are distinguished by excellent taste characteristics, and in this regard, all gardeners who grow the Sevruga variety are the same – these tomatoes are very tasty and fragrant. They are also universal in purpose – and are not very suitable except for whole-fruit canning, since there will be difficulties with stuffing them into jars. But the salads and juice from them are just wonderful.
- Like many tasty tomatoes, they have some difficulties with transportation, and they do not last very long. It is best to eat them and process them within two to three weeks after picking them from the bush.
Peculiarities of growing
As with the cultivation of many mid-ripening tomatoes, it can be advised to sow the seeds of this variety for seedlings somewhere during the entire month of March, 60 to 65 days before the intended planting in a permanent place. Since the seeds may differ in uneven germination, it is better to soak them in advance in growth stimulants for a day: Epine, Zircon, Imunnocytophyte, HB-101 and others.
Sevryug tomato seedlings are not strong and tend to grow more in height than in thickness.
Therefore, do not worry about its appearance, provide it with maximum light, preferably sunny, and keep it in relatively cool conditions so that it does not stretch much, but the root system develops better.
If you want to grow Sevruga tomato bushes with minimal pinching, leaving two or even three stems, then plant the bushes as rarely as possible, remembering that they can thicken a lot. In this case, plant no more than 2-3 plants per square meter. If you wish, on the contrary, to keep the bushes in one stem, then up to four tomato bushes can be placed on one square meter.
Otherwise, caring for Sevruga tomatoes differs little from other tomato varieties. Just try not to overfeed this tomato with fertilizers, especially mineral ones. Be aware of its tendency to crack. Instead of abundant and regular watering, it is better to use straw or sawdust mulching – you will save both your efforts and the appearance of tomatoes. Sevruga tomato is distinguished by several waves of fruiting, so you will have the opportunity to collect tomatoes until the onset of cold weather.
Testimonials from truck drivers
Among the reviews of people growing this variety of tomatoes, there are practically no negative ones. Separate remarks are connected with the re-sorting of seeds, and with the taste of unripe fruits.
Conclusion
Sevruga tomato is deservedly loved and popular with gardeners for many of its qualities: excellent taste, yield, fruit size and unpretentiousness to growing conditions.
