Tomato King of Siberia: reviews, photos, yield

Tomato King of Siberia is the latest variety of tomatoes, which was bred by the breeders of the Aelita agricultural company. It has not yet been patented in the State Register of Vegetable Crops, it is being tested, so there is little information about it. The description of the variety and its characteristics are taken by us from very brief information published by the company on the official website. Amateur gardeners who have experienced this tomato on their plots share their feedback on the forums based on their own experience. Combining all the scarce data, we present you with a general overview of the varietal qualities of this tomato.

Description and characteristics of the variety

1. 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.
2. In terms of fruit ripening – average, the duration of the growing season before the appearance of the first fruits varies from 100 to 115 days.
3. The tomato variety King of Siberia is adapted for growing both in open ground (under film cover) and in greenhouses.
4. 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 a bush. Mandatory removal of stepchildren is required. It is recommended to leave, along with the main stem, another branch that grows from the stepson under the first branch.
5. The fruits are an unusual orange color. This indicates a significant content of beta-carotene in tomatoes, which is necessary 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 the shape of a heart.
6. Tomatoes of the King of Siberia variety are tasty, sweet, contain many useful trace elements and vitamins. People prone to allergic reactions, when eating red fruits, these tomatoes can be safely added to their diet. It is recommended to use them in baby food and dietary dishes.
7. The yield of tomatoes King of Siberia has not been established by official data, but amateur gardeners on the forums determine it in an amount of up to 5 kg per bush, or up to 17 kg per 1 sq. m plantation.
8. Fresh tomatoes are consumed, used for winter preparations in salads and mixes.

Agrotechnics of 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, and fighting harmful insects.

Tomato King of Siberia, like all cultivars 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 (on the 60-65th day) with the onset of warm fine days, into equipped heated greenhouses – 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 remaining stepsons are removed, preventing them from growing 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 is planting care, but it is also the most pleasant – we are waiting for the first fruits to appear and get a full-fledged harvest.

Caring for tomatoes in the open field and greenhouse

The yield of the tomato King of Siberia directly depends on the proper care of tomato seedlings. In open ground or in equipped greenhouses, tomato bushes will grow healthy and produce a good harvest, subject to basic care rules.

Soil requirements

1. The land in the area where tomato seedlings are planted should be loose, light in composition, well pass moisture and air. Add sand, ash, peat or lime to the clay substrate.
2. Soil acidity for tomatoes is preferably 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.
3. In areas with a high level of groundwater, drainage should be done. A channel for draining groundwater or rainwater will prevent it from accumulating at the roots of the plant, which adversely affects tomato bushes, causing root rot.
4. 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 deposited by adults in the ground.

Correct watering regimen

Watering in the greenhouse:

• morning is the best time of day for watering;
• the water should be warm, in the greenhouse you need to equip a place and have a container for storing and warming water;
• tomatoes love root watering, and do not respond well 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 fruiting begins;
• 2-3 weeks before the appearance of the first fruits, 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 a drip irrigation system.

Irrigation of tomatoes growing in the open field is identical to the timing and volume of irrigation in greenhouses, except when natural heavy rains take over this function. After such rains, it is not necessary to water the beds, postpone the procedure until the soil under the bushes has completely dried.

When and how to feed tomatoes

An important condition for obtaining a decent harvest of tomatoes is the timely, proper application of fertilizers, and regular top dressing, which is combined with watering once a month. The main complex fertilizers are applied in early spring 1-1 weeks before planting seedlings. The composition of mineral fertilizers for tomatoes must necessarily include: phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen components.

Cattle, horse or bird manure is used as organic fertilizer for tomatoes. The most common and affordable is cow dung, bird and horse dung is used much less often, it is recommended for plant nutrition in a diluted form.

One matchbox of dry bird droppings is diluted in a 10-liter bucket, stirred, allowed to infuse 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 bird manure, but it can only be obtained in certain areas where there are special horse farms.

Gardeners share their experience

Gardeners have the opinion that the real tomato variety King of Siberia was lost, and its numerous fakes are being sold. Here we have posted reviews of those gardeners who are sure that they have grown exactly the King of Siberia.

Conclusion

Seeds of this newest tomato variety are difficult to acquire on the open market, but if you do this and grow a decent crop of King of Siberia tomato, you will be satisfied with the results of your labors.