Siberian early ripening tomato

Despite the fact that the variety has long been known to gardeners, has a solid age, time-tested, it is so reliable that it is not inferior to the tomato hybrids developed in recent years, successfully competing with them. It is planted by both experienced and novice gardeners. The bushes are small, compact, with a strong stem that can bear fruit without support. The plant requires little maintenance, does not need pinching and tying, is not affected by late blight, cold-resistant, suitable for areas with short, cool summers.

Siberian early ripening - determinant undersized tomato, ripening 100-110 days after planting. In the open field, the bushes grow up to 45-50 cm, under a film cover they reach 60-80 cm in height. The bushes have a powerful stem that does not need support.

The fruits are tied well, grow together.

On one branch of a tomato, 3-5 beautiful, even fruits of a round shape of medium size, bright red, weighing from 60 to 120 g with a dense skin, grow. Tomatoes ripen together, early, the vagaries of the weather do not interfere with this. They are almost not affected by late blight, they are well stored. The dense skin does not crack, does not allow the fruits to deteriorate, so they have a good presentation, easily tolerate transportation. They look beautiful when they turn red, ripening right on the branches.

Tomatoes grown outdoors are tastier than those grown in a greenhouse. They sing more amicably, differ in larger sizes, special aroma and juiciness, more saturated color.

Although the variety is considered a salad variety, the fruits are suitable for canning, harvesting for the winter. Tomatoes do not burst in hot water, do not change color, small in size, even, good for pickling and pickling. The pulp is dense, juicy, with a small amount of seeds, a pleasant, sweet and sour taste. The sugar content is average 2.5-3%.

The variety is used to make juice, tomato paste, ketchup, sauces and a variety of snacks.

In terms of ripening, the variety is considered one of the earliest. Tomatoes reach full ripeness indoors in the light, without cracking or loss of quality during transport. Fruiting is later, but amicable in the beds, longer in greenhouses, which is important for a cold, rainy summer.

On one plant 3-4 inflorescences are formed, each gives up to 5 fruits.

Almost 1.5 kg of tomatoes are harvested from one greenhouse bush, which is about 10 kg per square meter. On a garden bed, 6-7 kg are removed from the same area, on each plant they grow up to 600 g. Such a yield is considered high.

The tomato is grown through seedlings. Sowing seeds of early varieties is carried out 60 days before the intended placement in a permanent place. Siberian early ripening is planted in the last week of March. The exact timing depends on the weather in the growing area, the lunar calendar. Seeds are germinated, their own ripe tomatoes from last year are examined, disinfected in a pink solution of potassium permanganate or treated with a growth stimulant.

They take plastic pots, making holes in the bottom for water drainage.They are conveniently placed on a pallet where moisture can be easily removed. On the eve of the sowing day, the pots are filled with prepared soil mixture, which consists of garden soil, humus and sand, then watered abundantly. For tomatoes, a ready-made nutritious soil based on peat is also used. The seeds are laid out on the surface according to the scheme 2x2 cm, sprinkled with a layer of earth 1 cm thick. The disposable pots are covered with cling film, which is removed after germination.

Water the seedlings with a thin stream, trying not to damage the delicate roots. After 10 days, the seedlings are fed with urea.

When 2 true leaves appear, the tomatoes are dived, transplanted into separate 0.5 liter cups. Now, seedling care consists of timely watering and top dressing.

2 weeks before planting in a permanent place, the seedlings are hardened, taking them out to a cool place, if it is warm - outside, avoiding direct sunlight. Healthy seedlings are the key to a good harvest.

When preparing a plot for tomatoes, fertilizers are applied throughout the garden for digging, 1 tablespoon of ash and handfuls of humus are placed in each hole. The holes are filled with water and the seedlings are planted. If it is strongly elongated, the stem is deepened, laying horizontally with a slope. When planting seedlings in the ground or greenhouse, use the scheme: up to 6 plants per 1 sq. m at a distance of 70 cm from each other with an interval between rows of 40 cm. More frequent planting is not recommended due to the danger of fungal infection. Productivity will decrease if tomatoes are grown in shady areas. Tomatoes are planted in the ground after the threat of recurrent frosts has passed. It is better to put plastic arches over the landings and cover them with spunbond or film to protect them from the cold.

Further, tomatoes require timely watering, weeding, feeding and preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests.

If the soil under them is rich in rotted manure, compost, then there is no need to fertilize the plants. Use urea if necessary.

In the hot summer, tomatoes need abundant watering, especially when the fruits are tied, otherwise the flowers will fall off.

To avoid late blight infection, for good ventilation, periodically remove a few lower leaves from the bush. Greenhouses are opened to provide air exchange. The soil around the tomato is mulched with straw, sawdust, rotted foliage.

Tomatoes of this variety do not require constant pinching.

Vegetable growers of the northern regions highly appreciate the variety for its early ripening, good harvest in a cool, short summer. Not every tomato is capable of ripening in adverse, sometimes extreme weather conditions. If in terms of taste, tomatoes are perhaps inferior to modern hybrid varieties, then in terms of survival, unpretentiousness, resistance to diseases, it is difficult to compare with them.

The list of areas where the early-ripening Siberian tomato is cultivated is large: these are the northern, North-Western, Central, Volgo-Vyatka, Middle Volga, Far Eastern regions and all regions of Siberia. There are no southern regions among them: the tomato was bred specifically for a cool climate, it does not tolerate extreme heat.

Siberian early ripening is widespread in Russia. Many summer residents, once planting this variety, become its adherents for years, get their seeds, use them constantly. The harvest ripens regardless of the climate and weather conditions. The variety is rightfully one of the best among domestic breeding developments.