Siberian early ripening tomatoes - the best for harvesting

The tomato has long been one of the main crops in the garden. It can be used to prepare a variety of dishes, can be canned, tomato juice and paste are made, or simply consumed fresh. Now they are grown not only for their own needs, but the rates of industrial production of tomatoes are increasing. Gardeners grow them both in greenhouses and in the open field. With the current variety of varieties, it is sometimes difficult to decide which one to grow. In this article we will tell you about the early-ripening Siberian tomato variety. In addition to describing the variety, its characteristics, we will tell you about the agricultural technology of growing this tomato and a few words about the reviews about it.

Description

The early-ripening Siberian tomato belongs to the determinant type, that is, at a certain point, the plant's growth stops, its height can be 30-80 cm. As the name suggests, the Siberian is an early variety, 115-130 days pass from the first shoots to fruiting. The size of the fruits is relatively large, one fruit weighs from 60 g to 100-110 g, they have a round or flat-round shape, slightly ribbed. Tomatoes contain a large amount of dry substances, aromatic. The number of nests on one plant is from 5 to 12, the yield is simultaneous. The yield of early ripening tomatoes does not depend on climatic zones, it is grown everywhere in Ukraine. It differs in its versatility with respect to the method of application, but the most popular way is to prepare sauces, pastes, juices or purees from these tomatoes. Also used in salads, they are allowed to be salted.

Agrotechnics

The early Siberian tomato is not very picky about the soil, but it is better to plant it in fertile, not depleted soils (cabbage, cucumbers, onions, legumes are good predecessors for tomatoes). Like many garden vegetables, tomatoes can be grown indoors and outdoors.

Indoors

Indoor cultivation involves growing seedlings in a greenhouse. Seeds begin to be planted no later than early April. The seed must first be processed and hardened. Further care includes watering and feeding. Siberian dive in the presence of 1-2 true leaves. In the greenhouse, the plant grows up to 60-90 cm, so each bush must be tied to a vertical support. The yield of tomatoes from one bush, depending on the care, reaches 1.2-1.5 kg, the total yield is at the level of 9-10 kg per square meter.

In the open field

In open ground, Siberian early ripening tomato is planted at the age of 55-65 days, when the threat of frost has completely disappeared, although this variety belongs to cold-resistant varieties, but it is better not to risk it. When planting, fertilizers are applied, in the future, it is periodically worth watering. The tomato bush grows up to half a meter in height, tied to a support if necessary. From 1 m² you can collect 6-7 kg of fruits, from a bush - 500-600 g.

Variety reviews

There are different reviews about the Siberian precocious variety, but there are still more positive ones, some gardeners speak neutrally about it. Among the advantages of Siberian are its good yield, cold resistance. Also, attention is often paid to the good suitability of tomatoes for pickling and pickling.Also, the pluses include the fact that it can be grown in various natural zones.

There are fewer negative reviews, but, unfortunately, there are. Most people complain that the Siberian early ripening is already outdated, and is unable to compete in some characteristics with new hybrids. Some more gardeners are confused by the weak resistance to disease. Some negative reviews on sites appear about the poor quality of the seeds. But whatever it was, the early-ripening Siberian tomato variety remains one of the most demanded varieties among the rural population of our country.

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