Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Pride of Siberia

Thanks to the work of Russian breeders, today it is possible to grow tomatoes not only in warm regions, but also in the northern regions. One of the developed varieties that can grow and bear fruit in Siberian conditions at low temperatures and little sunlight is the Pride tomato.

Description of the variety

Tomato The pride of Siberia is an early variety of tomatoes. You can start picking tomatoes as early as 3 months after the first shoots appear. The variety is determinant, although it has a high growth: the plant can reach a height of 1.5 meters. It is important to tie the bushes to a vertical support or to make a support. The bush has a standard shape, it is not required to form a plant.

According to the characteristics and description of the Pride of Siberia tomato, the variety is intended for growing in greenhouses. However, in the southern and central regions of Russia, it is possible to plant in open ground.

The main feature of the Siberian variety is the large size of the tomatoes. The weight of one fruit can reach 0.9 kg. Therefore, homemade preparations are not made from tomatoes of this variety. The tomato is ideal for fresh consumption, salads, tomato juice and other vegetable dishes.

Noting the characteristics of the Pride of Siberia tomatoes, the following features can be distinguished:

• large-fruited;
• early maturity;
• fruits are round-flat;
• the plant reaches a height of 1.5 meters;
• scarlet tomatoes;
• disease and pest resistance;
• unpretentious in care;
• tomatoes have a pleasant sweet and sour taste;
• tomatoes are very juicy because they contain 6% dry matter.

Growing features

Growing tomatoes begins with planting seedlings. For this, the seeds are prepared and planted. In northern regions, tomatoes are planted in greenhouses and hotbeds; in more southern regions, they can be planted in open ground. This is done 2 months after sowing the seeds. Experts recommend planting 3-4 plants per square meter. m.

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Caring for the plant is quite simple, it consists in the following points:

• systematic and high-quality watering;
• application of mineral and organic fertilizers;
• pinching;
• taking preventive measures against diseases and pests.

Advantages and disadvantages

The pride of Siberia has a high yield. From one bush, you can collect about 4 - 5 kg of fruits, and from 1 square. m - 20 kg. In addition, the plant has excellent immunity to various diseases. Unpretentiousness of tomatoes and early ripening of fruits will be a pleasant bonus.

For every farmer and gardener, high yields, crop quality and good taste are important points.These are the key features that Pride of Siberia tomatoes can boast of.

Despite its many advantages, the plant has one drawback. You will have to devote a lot of time to tying trunks or making supports. This is due to the fact that the bush cannot withstand the weight of the tomatoes and can break or fall to the ground at any time, spoiling the fruit.

Features of the care and cultivation of tomatoes

At the very beginning, Siberian tomatoes were planned to be grown in the northern regions in a greenhouse or greenhouse. In warmer regions, the plant can be planted outdoors. These are such areas as: Crimea, Krasnodar Territory, North Caucasus.

To increase the yield of tomatoes, it is necessary to prune excess branches. This is done to guide the bush into two stems. In addition, tomatoes need special dressings, which contain potassium and phosphorus. One of the features of the variety is its exactingness for watering. It is necessary to moisturize tomatoes regularly and with high quality.

Thus, there are several recommendations for growing tomatoes of this variety:

1. The plant is planted according to climatic conditions.
2. Bush pruning.
3. Fertilization.
4. Weed control.
5. Regular and high-quality watering of tomatoes.
6. Garter.

Thanks to the observance of simple recommendations for growing tomatoes, you can get a high-quality and bountiful harvest that will delight any summer resident.

Diseases and pests

Although Siberian tomatoes have a high immunity to diseases and pests, there are several unpleasant phenomena that any gardener may encounter:

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1. The tomatoes are cracking. This may be due to frequent watering. To eliminate the problem, it is enough to reduce the intensity of irrigation. Experts recommend adding additional fertilizing with saltpeter.
2. Greenhouse whitefly is a frequent visitor when growing a Siberian variety. To get rid of insects use a special tool "Confidor". Take 1 ml of the drug and mix in 10 liters of water. This volume is enough for 100 sq. m square meters. The resulting mixture must be sprayed on the bushes of the plant.
3. Wireworms can appear when grown outdoors. To get rid of insects, use the folk method. They take wooden sticks, put small pieces of vegetables on them and inject them into the location of the insects. The pest smells the bait and goes to it. After 2 - 3 days, sticks with insects must be collected and burned. You can also manually collect wireworms. As a preventive measure against their appearance, it is necessary to avoid planting potatoes next to tomatoes.

Even a novice summer resident can cope with the cultivation of a Siberian tomato variety. Tomatoes are distinguished by their unpretentious care, abundant harvest and excellent taste.