Characteristics and description of the tomato variety King of Siberia, its yield
Tomato King of Siberia has a loud name that must be met. The name indicates a clear difference between this variety and the rest presented in this richest region of our country.
The data on the breeder who received this tomato as a result of his work is contradictory. The lack of information in the Register leads to the fact that data on the characteristics of this tomato variety are insignificant. The alleged author of the variety is Vladimir Dederko. After entering into the Register, reviews will appear, and there will be more data on the species.
Description of the variety
The King of Siberia is a variety that feels great both in the open field and in the greenhouse. His description is surprising. The tomato was bred by Siberian scientists specifically so that Russian gardeners have the opportunity to grow excellent varieties of tomatoes in harsh climatic conditions.
In cold climates, the plant develops well, bears fruit well. In warmer regions, this king of tomatoes is also capable of producing excellent yields. The classic indicator of the height of a tomato bush of this variety is 150 - 180 centimeters.
Refers to varieties of medium ripening, standard, indeterminate. The latter concept means that the growth of a bush can be unlimited.
Another important feature that distinguishes the King of Siberia variety among similar ones, — resistance to a wide variety of diseases. It resists the variety and pests, coping well with the threat from the outside.
Agricultural technicians advise, even in the middle lane, to grow this tomato using the greenhouse method. Garter and pinching are mandatory procedures for this type of plant. The results were best when 1 and 2 stems were formed during cultivation.
The mid-ripeness of the variety is an indicator that the first harvest is possible in 115 - 125 days after germination. The size of the fruits is amazing - tomatoes reach a weight of 700 grams. The average is 300 - 400 grams.
The shape of the fruit is heart-shaped. Yellow-orange hearts look beautiful and original. The pulp is very firm despite its impressive size. The taste of tomatoes is very pleasant, sweet, full. The composition is rich in vitamins and beta-carotene.
The organization of the growing process for this variety of tomatoes means a lot. This tomato is in dire need of props and tying, because the average height of the bush is 1.5 meters. The organization of props should be treated with special attention, especially during the formation and ripening of fruits. The weight under which the branches continue to grow can be overwhelming and the plant will break. It is important to provide timely assistance to the bush and install additional supports.
Another advantage of this variety is its immunity to pests and diseases.The most common problems that gardeners have to face:
- tobacco mosaic;
- alternaria;
- cladosporiosis;
- late blight.
Resistance to the diseases described above helps to preserve the ecological purity of each fruit, because the gardener is relieved of the need to regularly process bushes and fruits with chemicals designed to protect the plant from diseases.
In accordance with the name, we can conclude that this variety should presumably be grown in the Siberian region, but it is successfully cultivated in the Urals and the Far East. In the middle lane, agricultural technology, combined with excellent climatic conditions, makes it possible to obtain even more excellent results.
You can use the King of Siberia tomato variety in different ways. It is an ideal product for fresh use, in salads, first and second courses. The only area of culinary where this variety cannot prove itself fully is conservation.
Due to the large enough size of yellow hearts, it is not possible to close them in jars. Juicing is not recommended: the fruits contain too little moisture, which is necessary for forcing the juice.
Planting seeds
Growing tomatoes begins with sowing seeds for seedlings. This must be done in advance, in the first half of March. The planting process for the most part is no different from planting seeds of other varieties, so you can sow all the material in one or two steps.
The main stages of planting seedlings are as follows:
- Soil preparation. The prepared soil is treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, tamped a little and left overnight in a warm place. You should not plant seeds in soil that has just been brought from a balcony or garage.
- Landing. The top layer of the planting should be mulched with 1 centimeter of soil used for planting, or peat, and then lightly sprayed with warm water or use a sieve. Such precautions are necessary so that the substrate does not wash out and the seeds are not damaged. If they remain open, they will not rise.
- Germination. The quality process is characterized by conditions as close as possible to those of a greenhouse. For this, the container with the seeds is covered with a foil and sent to a warm place where the air temperature is at least +25 ° C. The container is there until the first shoots appear. After that, the film should be removed, and the container should be placed on the windowsill.
- Growing seedlings. During the first week after germination, the temperature should not be too high. It is better to lower it altogether to +15 ° С. This measure will help the sprouts grow stronger and avoid pulling. In the future, the seedlings should be at room temperature.
- Picking. This procedure is carried out as soon as the plant has formed two true leaves.
All that should be thought about in the future is the timeliness of watering and the elimination of drafts. You can lightly feed the seedlings with a complex of several fertilizers, the composition should be complementary. Before planting in the ground, it is necessary to start hardening the plants. The optimal period is 7 - 10 days before moving into the soil.
Landing in the ground
Planting tomato seedlings King of Siberia into the ground is carried out no earlier than the plant has 5 - 7 leaves. It is great if there is also one flower brush. Many people note that quite often the seedlings begin to bloom even before they are planted in the ground.
When the bushes reach the age of 55 - 60 days, you can think about planting in open ground. The planting pattern can be considered optimal if the distance between plants is at least 0.5 m.
The formed bush should end up with 1 or 2 stems.The second stepson should be obtained from the stepson, which was formed under the very first brush.
All other stepchildren are promptly removed, without waiting for their outgrowth. During the entire growing season, the bushes are fed, fertilizers should be mineral, water-soluble, complex. This is the best option for enriching the substrate with microelements useful for each plant.
Plants should be watered several times a week with warm, preferably settled water. The ideal time to water is evening. This requirement is associated with the risk of foliage burns. This can happen when water gets in during the active sun.
In addition to feeding and watering, tomatoes need timely weeding and loosening. Getting oxygen to the root system is necessary. With proper care from one bush per season, you can get at least 5 kilograms of delicious tomatoes - a fairly high yield.
It is interesting
The King of Siberia tomato variety can be found on sale under various trademarks. It is sold by three well-known agricultural firms, offering a very similar description of the variety:
- Altai seeds. The tomatoes offered by this manufacturer are clearly indeterminate. Leaves of normal shape, yellow fruits, large enough.
- Aelita. The seeds of this company will "present" the gardener with a tall plant, the growth rate of which is around 1.5 m. The leaf shape is large, reminiscent of a potato leaf. The characteristic of the quality of the fruits is excellent, their shape is heart-shaped, the color is yellow-orange.
- Siberian garden. It offers a determinant variety, plant height no more than 1.5 m. Fruits are very large, orange. Their mass on the lower hands can reach 1 kilogram.
Interestingly, with the same name, plants grow from seeds that are completely different from each other.
