Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Star of Siberia
Tomato Star of Siberia F1 attracts attention by its very name. The variety is easy to care for, consistently gives a bountiful harvest, and the fruits have excellent taste. Remarkable productivity and a minimum of hassle when leaving are the main signs of an ideal variety for a modern summer resident.
Characteristics of the variety
As practice has shown, the best results of growing the negotiated tomato were obtained in the conditions of the Siberian climate. This tomato owes its non-standard name.
In addition to excellent taste, the fruits are distinguished by the presence of a huge amount of nutrients and trace elements. In particular, tomatoes contain vitamin E, which is a natural antioxidant.
The characteristic and description of this determinant variety allows us to say that the bushes reach 1.4 meters in height. According to this indicator, the plant is classified as medium-sized. Since it is very spreading, it needs a mandatory garter. You will need to shape the bush and remove excess leaves.
The description of the variety suggests that the fruits of the F1 Star of Siberia at maturity are distinguished by a rich red color, large size, rounded shape and light ribbing. The mass of one tomato is up to 200 grams. The pulp is quite juicy, very fleshy, dense, has a pleasant aroma.
The taste of tomato is sweetish. The yield is very high, one bush is capable of producing up to 5 kilograms of ripe and high-quality fruits. The harvested crop is consumed both fresh and canned, processed.
Growing features
The tomato variety Zvezda of Siberia is very persistent; it can yield crops both in dry conditions and in rainy and damp summers. Its cultivation is no different from similar hybrid varieties. To get the first fruits as early as possible, the seedlings should be sown 2 months before the intended planting in the ground.
The hybrid should be grown not only in the open field, but also in the greenhouse. There are some peculiarities of cultivation.
The tomato should be tied up and the tomatoes should not be allowed to touch the ground. The tomato requires periodic feeding, which not only increases the yield, but also improves the taste of the fruit.
With a lack of nutrition in the soil, it will not be possible to obtain the maximum number of fruits, but moderate feeding will contribute to this. When forming the ovary, the plants should not be fed so that they do not begin to actively build up the green mass.
In the process of growth, the plant needs pinching and removal of excess leaves. To achieve the best result, based on the feedback from experienced gardeners, you need to leave only 3 - 4 branches.
Tomatoes of the Zvezda Sibiri variety finally dispel myths that hybrids have dubious taste and are poorly suited for fresh consumption. In addition, the harvested crop is well stored and can be transported over long distances. The variety has much more advantages than disadvantages, which is why it is definitely worth paying attention to those summer residents who live in unfavorable climatic conditions.
