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The Siberian grape tomato, which was bred relatively recently, has already managed to establish itself as a high-yielding and drought-resistant variety. And the ability to withstand adverse weather conditions without problems allows you to grow these tomatoes in regions with a cool climate.
Siberian bunch tomato beautiful and tasty
History of breeding
The breeder from Novosibirsk, Postnikova Olga Valentinovna, became the originator of the tomato variety Siberian Cluster. It was entered into the State Register in 2019. The Siberian Garden company received the official right to sell planting material.
Description of the variety of tomato Siberian bunch
The Siberian grape tomato is a determinant (undersized) variety, the height of the bushes of which is no more than 90 cm when grown in greenhouse conditions and 50 cm in open ground.
Medium-length pinnate tomato leaves are arranged alternately on the stems. In the lower part of the bush they are dark green, in the upper part they are lighter. The surface of the leaf plates is rough, the foliage of the shoots is moderate.
Tomato stems are strong, erect, decumbent over time. The surface of the shoots is woody, slightly pubescent.
Small bright yellow flowers are bisexual, self-pollinated, collected in 5-6 pieces. in the brush. Each flower consists of five fused sepals, five petals, a pistil, and several stamens.
Ripe tomatoes of the Siberian bunch variety are not very large, the weight of one tomato varies between 60-150 g. The shape of the fruit is oval-elongated, pepper-shaped, with slightly pronounced ribbing. The glossy skin is thin but durable. The pulp is dense, juicy, with a small amount of seeds. The taste is sweet, rich tomato. At the stage of full maturity, the fruits emit a pleasant aroma characteristic of this culture.
Tomatoes of this variety do not crack even in the rainy season, which significantly extends the shelf life of fresh tomatoes after picking from the bush and makes it possible to transport them over long distances.
The root system is pivotal. As a result of the shortening of the central root, which occurs when seedlings are dived or planted in open ground, lateral roots actively develop.
Siberian grape tomatoes are recommended for growing in greenhouses and open ground in the regions of central Our Country, in particular, in the Volga and Moscow regions, as well as in Siberia, the Urals and the Far East.
Tomatoes varieties Siberian bunch compact
Characteristics of the Siberian grape tomato
The Siberian grape tomato is a frost-resistant variety that normally tolerates sudden changes in temperature and bears fruit even in a not particularly favorable season. He is not afraid of drought either, but this should not be abused, because a lack of moisture may not be the best way to affect the number and size of fruits.
Productivity of a tomato Siberian bunch
The Siberian grape variety is characterized as high-yielding. Under favorable weather conditions and the implementation of the rules of cultivation from 1 square. m open ground can be collected 7-7,5 kg. When cultivating in a greenhouse, the yield will be even higher, there from 1 sq. m collect about 10 kg of ripe tomatoes.
One of the advantages of the Siberian grape tomato is its precocity. The first fruits ripen already 105 days after the seeds hit the ground, and the fruiting period stretches until the very cold. Tomatoes can be harvested not only at the stage of full maturity, but also at the technical stage. In the latter case, they will ripen safely even after being removed from the bush.
Amicable ripening is characteristic of Siberian grape tomatoes.
Disease and pest resistance
Tomatoes of this variety are distinguished by good resistance to brown spot, rust and tobacco mosaic. There is a danger of developing late blight, however, in the case of preventive measures (treatment of plants with fungicidal preparations), this trouble can be avoided.
Application area
The Siberian grape variety, like other tomatoes, is eaten fresh or used for salads, first courses, main courses and even desserts. The high juice content makes these tomatoes an ideal raw material for the production of fruit drinks and sauces, while their small size allows them to be used in the whole canning process.
Advantages and disadvantages
The tomato variety Siberian grapevine is characterized as high-yielding and early ripe. And the ability to normally tolerate temperature changes allows you to grow it in regions not only with a temperate, but also with a cooler climate.
Siberian grape tomatoes are not afraid of return frosts
Pros:
- excellent taste and rich tomato aroma;
- marketable condition;
- early ripening;
- high yield;
- cold resistance and drought resistance;
- versatility of use;
- resistance to common fungal diseases and pests;
- no tendency to crack;
- good keeping quality and the ability to transport over long distances.
Cons:
- the need for a garter when grown in greenhouse conditions.
Peculiarities of growing
There are two ways to grow Siberian grape tomatoes: seeds in open ground and seedlings. In the first case, the harvest has to wait longer, so gardeners and gardeners use the second method.
Tomato seedlings are planted in open ground approximately 50 days after the seeds hit the ground. This must be taken into account when determining the term for sowing in a container. In the regions of the middle zone, this is approximately the second half of March, and in Siberia and other cold regions – early-mid April.
Ideally, plant seeds in individual peat cups. If this is not possible, large plastic containers can be used. In this case, after the appearance of two true leaves, the seedlings will have to dive.
About two weeks before planting, the plants begin to harden off, increasing the time spent in the fresh air every day. Tomatoes are planted in open ground when stable warm weather is established, and the soil warms up to 10 ° C.
In the greenhouse, the bushes have to be tied up
Follow-up care comes down to:
- Watering. Despite the fact that Siberian grape tomatoes require regular irrigation, you should not get too carried away with this, because constant dampness can cause the development of fungal diseases. To prevent this from happening, the tomatoes are watered as the top layer of the soil dries. Ideally, do this in the early morning or evening after sunset.
- Weeding and loosening the soil. The soil is treated after each watering, and weeds are removed as they appear.
- Top dressing. For the entire growing season, the Siberian grape tomato is fed three times: at the stage of growing seedlings, during flowering and during fruiting. Nitrogen compounds are used as a fertilizer for the first time, and potassium-phosphorus compounds (ideally superphosphates) are used in all the rest. Top dressing after planting seedlings in open ground is applied along the leaf or under the root. It is better to do this in the evening, when the heat subsides, or in cloudy weather.
- Bush formation. For the normal development and fruiting of tomatoes, it is necessary to pinch the plant. All shoots located below the first fruit brush are subject to removal.
- Disease prevention. The organization of proper planting care, periodic inspection and removal of diseased plants, as well as preventive treatment with fungicidal preparations will help prevent the development of diseases common to representatives of this culture. To prevent the invasion of harmful insects, plants are treated with insecticides.
Pest and disease control
Despite the relative resistance to diseases, Siberian grape tomatoes can affect:
- Late blight. The main symptoms of the disease are yellowing and drying of the leaves, the appearance of black spots on the fruits. In most cases, the cause of the development of the disease is high humidity. You can solve the problem by treating tomato plantings with Fitosporin or other fungicides.
If late blight is not treated, the disease will quickly spread to other plants.
- Black spotting. You can determine the presence of the disease by watery black spots on the surface of fruits and leaves. Black spot is not treatable, so diseased bushes will have to be removed to avoid infecting other plants.
Tomatoes affected by black spot are unsuitable for use.
- Powdery mildew. The first sign of the disease is white spots on the surface of the leaves. You can get rid of trouble with the help of fungicides.
Copper sulphate will help to cope with powdery mildew
Siberian grape tomato can become a victim of harmful insects:
- Aphid. Small insects that feed on plant sap. To destroy pests, use insecticides or an aqueous solution of iodine, prepared at the rate of 30 drops per 10 liters of water.
Aphids are small insects that are difficult to see with the naked eye on tomato bushes.
- Whitefly. A small butterfly with white wings, which, like its larvae, settles on the underside of the leaves and feeds on their juice. You can drive away uninvited guests from tomato bushes by treating them with insecticidal preparations.
A small butterfly can cause great harm to tomato plantings
- Colorado beetle. If you do not get rid of this striped pest, it can destroy all plantings in a short period of time. To combat the Colorado potato beetle, insecticidal preparations such as Actellik, Inta-Vir, etc. are used.
During the fruiting period, the beetles will have to be collected by hand.
After the flowering of tomatoes, insecticides can not be used.
Attention! Ants are often the culprit for the appearance of aphids on tomatoes. Therefore, it does not hurt to inspect the site for the presence of an anthill and try to get rid of it.
Conclusion
Siberian grape tomato is a high-yielding variety that, with minimal care, will provide a supply of ripe juicy fruits. And good resistance to a decrease in air temperature allows them to be grown by residents of not only warm, but also cold regions of the country.
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