The variety of tomato varieties is constantly growing, and it is sometimes difficult for summer residents to decide on the choice of variety for cultivation. Among the early varieties, the early Siberian Tomato stands out, 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 film cover or in greenhouses. The yield does not change significantly depending on the type of soil, so 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
According to 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 some 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 tomatoes even in greenhouses with a low roof. Gardeners’ reviews about the characteristics of the Siberian early ripening tomato grown in different soils are slightly different. In greenhouses, the laying on the bush of the first inflorescences is formed over 9-10 leaves, and the next – 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. square meter 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 the 6-8th leaf, 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, 1 kg from 7 square meter. Reviews of summer residents about the yield of early Siberian tomato confirm the photo of plants at the time of fruiting.
The list of the main characteristics and description of the Siberian early ripening tomato variety should begin with the appearance of the plant.
The bushes of the tomato variety are low, they do not require garters and formation. The strong foliage of the stems is another distinguishing characteristic of the variety. The leaves of the plant are green in color and medium in size. This variety of tomatoes does not form a stem.
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 very tasty, great for preparing salads and hot dishes, as well as any kind of preparations. 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 tomatoes Siberian early ripening are very different. Some gardeners speak very well of the fruits, others consider their taste 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 invasions. The variety resists TMV (tobacco mosaic virus) well. To other diseases of tomatoes, the variety has an average resistance, but is prone to damage by brown spotting.
Siberian early ripening tomato will have an incomplete description, if not to mention the simultaneous return of the crop, which is very valuable for regions with an unstable climate. Even if there are much more fruits than planned, you don’t have to worry about storage – they make wonderful juice or tomato sauce. 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 close the container well.
Compliance with these simple requirements will allow you to save the crop of tomatoes for 2 months.
Among the shortcomings of the Siberian early ripening tomato, according to summer residents, they distinguish the characteristic of non-competitiveness with modern species. Some consider the variety obsolete, and prefer to choose new species. But experienced gardeners believe that the main indicators – productivity and resistance to weather changes, cover these minor shortcomings. From one square meter of planting area, the variety gives up to 10 kg of beautiful even tomatoes.
Agrotechnics of cultivation and useful tips
This variety of tomatoes is grown both in greenhouses and in open ground. But in any case, seedlings are prepared under cover.
It is important to know that during greenhouse cultivation, the fruits ripen smaller. And with good care in the open field, 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 you plan to grow tomatoes in a greenhouse, then the seeds should be sown in late March or early April. They are pre-hardened and processed. Pre-sowing treatment is carried out with disinfectants, it is good to add antifungal drugs to protect tomato seedlings from infection. The depth of planting seeds in the soil should not be less than 1 cm. Before sowing, the container must be disinfected and the soil mixture prepared. It is also treated with disinfectants and heated to destroy pathogenic microflora. After sowing, the soil is regularly watered, waiting for the emergence of seedlings.
The main thing is to purchase tomato seeds from trusted manufacturers in order to be calm about the quality of the seed. Further care involves regular watering of seedlings and feeding. As soon as two true leaves are formed, tomato seedlings dive. In greenhouse cultivation, tomato bushes are required to be tied to vertical supports.
Seedlings are transplanted to open ground areas in late May or early June, depending on weather conditions. The age of seedlings by this time should be 55-65 days. For the variety, light, slightly acidic soil with little moisture will be favorable. 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, the early Siberian 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.
Watering plants is best scheduled in the evening and take warm water.
The main care activities that need to be paid attention to are top dressing, loosening and weeding of plantings.
Pest and Disease Control Tips
The most reliable information about the characteristics of the tomato variety Siberian early ripening are the reviews of gardeners. They argue that the plant rarely gets sick, but some problems still have to be faced:
- Late blight. In this case, fungicides or a solution of table salt (10%) will come to the rescue.
- The rot is grey. 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 an early ripening tomato, the bear, aphid, whitefly (especially in a greenhouse), wireworm and nematode are dangerous.
Reviews
Reviews of farmers who grow tomatoes of the Siberian early ripening variety and photos of plants:
The only drawback is that Siberian precocious can suffer from brown spotting and late blight. But, I take preventive measures in advance and manage with small losses.
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