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In 2004, Siberian breeders bred the Siberian Troika tomato variety. He quickly fell in love with gardeners and became widespread throughout the country. The main advantages of the new variety are unpretentiousness, high yield and amazing taste of fruits. In addition to the listed qualities, “Siberian” tomatoes have a number of other advantages that every gardener should know about. For those who are not yet familiar with the culture, we will try in the article to give the most detailed description of the Siberian Troika variety, photos and reviews about it.
Detailed description of the variety
Delicious Siberian Troika tomatoes will always be in demand in the kitchen of the hostess. Of these, you can cook not only a salad, but also pasta, juice, pickles. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to find varietal vegetables for sale, so you can only get “Siberian” tomatoes by growing them yourself. To do this, you should know the features of the agricultural technology of the variety and the description of the vegetables themselves.
Description of plants
Variety “Siberian Troika” determinant, standard. This means that its bushes up to 60 cm high independently regulate their own growth. In the care of such tomatoes, it is only sometimes necessary to remove the underdeveloped stepchildren and the lower large leaves.
The stem of Siberian Troika tomatoes is very thick and strong. It provides stability to the plant. A garter for such bushes is required only at the stage of fruit filling. A well-developed root system of tomatoes actively nourishes the plants and becomes the key to a bountiful harvest.
As the “Siberian” tomatoes grow, they form fruiting brushes, consisting of 5-10 flowers. The first inflorescence is tied over the 9th leaf. Higher up the stem, flowers form every 2 leaves. In total, 10-12 inflorescences are formed on the main stem per season, after which the tomato bush stops growing. In favorable conditions, it is possible to prolong the fruiting of the plant by building up one of the side shoots. So, about a month before the topping of the main shoot, you should choose and leave one of the strongest fruit-bearing stepsons. As it grows, it, in turn, will also give a harvest from 10-12 fruiting brushes.
Description of fruits
Tomatoes “Siberian Troika” have an interesting, cylindrical or pepper-shaped shape with a small nose at the tip. The length of the tomatoes can reach 15 cm, and the weight varies from 200 to 350 g. The light green color becomes brown as the fruit ripens, and then bright red. The skin of tomatoes is dense, but at the same time very tender, which is important in preparing a salad. The inner pulp of the fruit is tasty and sweet. In it you can see literally 3-4 small chambers filled with juice and a lot of seeds. Seeds of tomato varieties “Siberian Troika” can be harvested for the next season from ripe vegetables on their own. They are distinguished by good germination.
Siberian tomatoes contain a lot of vitamin C, lycopene and other useful substances. The uniqueness of the culture lies in the fact that its fruits retain their beneficial properties even after heat treatment.
Variety resistance to diseases
The Siberian Troika tomato variety has amazing immunity to many diseases and pests. But despite this, experienced farmers still recommend taking preventive measures to protect tomatoes several times a season. For these purposes, you can use special biological preparations or folk remedies. It is rational to use chemicals only at the stage of active spread of the disease.
Late blight, known to many, can seriously damage “Siberian” tomatoes under certain conditions. For a preventive fight against it, after prolonged rains and sharp fluctuations in temperature, folk remedies should be used, details of which can be found in the video:
Productivity
The determinant variety “Siberian Troika” allows you to get a good harvest of tomatoes in open and protected areas of land. The volume of vegetables collected from one bush can exceed 5 kg. In terms of 1 m2 soil, this figure is approximately 15-20 kg. Genetic resistance to external factors allows us to talk about consistently high yields.
Ripening of tomatoes “Siberian Troika” occurs in 110-115 days from the day of seed germination. It is recommended to grow tomatoes in seedlings. The presence of picking and transplanting can increase the ripening period of vegetables by several weeks.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Surprisingly, the “Siberian” variety has no significant drawbacks. This is confirmed by numerous reviews and comments of experienced farmers. You can get a crop of these vegetables with minimal care, in any conditions. The obvious advantages of the variety are:
- high yield compared to other determinant tomato varieties;
- especially large fruits with amazing taste;
- the possibility of long-term storage of ripe vegetables;
- no need to regularly form bushes;
- plant compactness;
- high resistance to diseases and pests;
- the ability to grow a variety in open ground.
Of course, all of the above advantages can be a strong argument when choosing a variety, but it is worth remembering that in order to obtain high yields in a greenhouse, indeterminate, tall varieties should be grown. For open ground, determinant tomatoes are the best option.
Cultivation of tomatoes
The variety “Siberian Troika” is zoned for Siberia and the Urals, but it is also successfully grown in the southern part of the country. In warm regions, tomatoes can be cultivated by sowing the seed in the ground. In more severe climates, it is recommended to grow tomatoes in seedlings.
It is recommended to sow seeds of tomato varieties “Siberian Troika” for seedlings 2 months before the expected date of planting in the ground. So, in Siberia, it is recommended to plant seedlings in open ground in the first decade of June. Seedlings can be planted in the greenhouse at the end of May.
Before sowing, tomato seeds must be soaked alternately in a solution of potassium permanganate and in a solution of a growth stimulator. After processing, the seeds can be sown in nutrient soil to a depth of 1 cm. If it is decided to sow the seeds for seedlings in one large container, then the distance between the seedlings should be at least 1,5 cm.
When the tomatoes have 2 full-fledged, strengthened leaves, the seedlings should dive into separate containers. Before this, it is recommended to feed young seedlings with potash and phosphate fertilizers.
In the process of growing seedlings, you need to feed 2-3 times with mineral and organic fertilizers. By the time of planting at a permanent place of cultivation, tomato seedlings should have 10 large leaves of bright green color. The height of the seedling should be 20-25 cm.
Tomato seedlings should be planted in rows:
- distance between rows 50 cm;
- the distance between seedlings in one row is 40 cm.
After planting, the plants need to be watered and left alone for 10 days. Further care for tomatoes is regular watering and loosening the soil. Fertilizers should be applied every 1,5 weeks. At the time of growing greenery and the formation of fruits, it is necessary to use nitrogen fertilizers; in the process of ripening vegetables, potassium-phosphorus preparations should be used to improve the taste of tomatoes.
Conclusion
Tomatoes “Siberian Troika” – an excellent option for open ground. They do not require special care and give a good harvest of excellent taste. Firm and fleshy tomatoes are good for salads, sandwiches, juices, and canning. They ripen together and contain a number of useful trace elements. “Siberian” tomatoes can be a real find for an experienced and novice gardener.