Siberian giant tomato

The Siberian giant is a tomato variety that fully lives up to its name. In addition to the fact that it grows successfully in cold regions, it also bears large fruits. This could not fail to be noticed by summer residents of areas with an unfavorable climate, where growing tomatoes is not without risks.

The Siberian giant is the result of the labors of domestic breeders Morev, Amcheslavskaya, Degovtsova, Volok and Gavrish. The first task of the scientists was to develop a species that is resistant to the cold climate of Siberia. The large-fruited variety of the resulting variety has become an additional pleasant bonus. The Siberian giant has been in the state register since 2015. Despite the fact that the variety is zoned for Siberia, it can be grown with the same success in any other region of the country.

The Siberian giant belongs to varieties with an unlimited type of growth (indeterminate). The bushes have a strong and sturdy trunk, capable of growing over two meters. There are few leaves for such a giant on the stem, they are simple, small, painted in a green tone. Inflorescences also do not differ in a complex structure.

The Siberian giant variety is grown in film shelters. However, in warm regions, cultivation in the fresh air is quite possible.

The berries of the Siberian giant fully justify their name, because they are really very large. The average weight of one tomato reaches 0.4-0.5 kg, but there have been cases when a single berry has grown to almost a kilogram. The classic light green color of emerging tomatoes is replaced by juicy red as they ripen. Flat-round fruits have ribbing on the sides. There are usually not too many seeds, although each berry has 4 to 6 chambers.

The first thing that is remembered by those who have tried the described variety is the indescribably rich, viscous tomato aroma. It is very pronounced in the Siberian giant. The sweet taste of the fruit, practically devoid of sour notes, will be no less pleasant. The pulp of this variety is loose, but rather fleshy, sugar.

Harvested berries contain a lot of vitamins and nutrients, so these tomatoes are mostly eaten fresh. If you want to cook something of them, then you can opt for ketchup or pasta. Tomatoes are subject to canning only in sliced ​​form.

The Siberian giant is a medium-early ripening variety. It takes 115 to 120 days to fully form the fruits. Ripe or ripening berries are harvested repeatedly, since the variety has a long fruiting.

A culture that grows in open ground produces at least 9-11 kilograms of fruit per 1 square meter. If it was decided to grow the variety in greenhouses, then the harvest will be even more abundant.

The described variety is grown using seeds. For this, at the end of March, the treated seed is sown in long plastic or wood boxes. The soil, if it was not purchased at the store, is calcined.The planted seeds are moistened and then covered with foil to provide the seeds with a greenhouse effect. After germination, the film must be removed. At the stage of the first leaf, a pick is made, and 10 days before planting, the sprouts are hardened by placing cups with seedlings on the street.

In the open land, seedlings are determined at the beginning of June, but if the plants are supposed to be grown in greenhouses, then they can be planted already in May.

In order to plant seedlings, the first step is to dig holes. There should be a distance of 40 cm between them. The soil must be doused with boiling water. Further, a support for the bushes is placed. Seedlings are taken out of the cups along with the soil and placed in the hole. Then they cover it with earth and moisturize well. It is worth remembering that 60 cm of space must be left between the rows.

The quality and quantity of the crop will directly depend on the efforts of the gardener. It is worth highlighting the basic rules for growing the Siberian giant.

• Irrigation is recommended to be carried out with barreled water at room temperature. The liquid is served at the root, without affecting the stems and foliage. The need for watering is determined by the weather and soil conditions. In arid regions, water every other day, and in normal weather - once every 5-7 days. During the rains, watering in the open field is stopped.

• It is very important to huddle the tomato beds in a timely manner. Loosening and weeding are two more required procedures. And also this variety responds well to mulch. You can use straw, grass cuttings, sawdust. The mulch layer should not be made too thick. It is important and timely to replace the mulching material, if it is organic.

• Tomatoes will need to be fed about three times a season. Some gardeners use organics, others prefer store-bought mineral mixtures. The best option is alternation. But it should be remembered that nitrogen is given only at the beginning of the growth of the bushes. Further, it will only be harmful, provoking excess foliage growth.

• The formation of the Siberian giant is carried out in one stem. In order for the plant to develop normally, it will also need to be pinned. Remove all unnecessary foliage, as it inhibits the passage of sunlight to the soil. The bushes also need a garter; without it, the plants will simply break under the weight of the giant fruits.

• If the variety is cultivated in a greenhouse, then the doors must be opened daily so that the plants receive an influx of fresh air. Tomatoes love a light draft, and they are also an excellent prevention of fungus.

The Siberian giant does not give its owners any problems. The plant is rarely affected by classic tomato diseases, however, with poor care and lack of prevention, ailments can still manifest themselves. Most often, the bushes pick up fungal diseases. It is worth dealing with them with fungicides. For prevention, they are also sprayed with fungicides. It is also important to maintain cleanliness, not allowing fallen leaves to rot on the ground.

To protect the crop from harmful insects, plants with a pungent smell can be planted next to the tomatoes. The best option is garlic. If the gardener was nevertheless inattentive, and the insects managed to breed, they must be destroyed with the help of insecticides. However, it should be remembered that chemical preparations are allowed to be used before the formation of the fruit. If the crop is already close to ripening, you will have to look for new ways.