A resistant variety for harsh weather conditions - the famous Pride of Siberia tomato
Thanks to the continuous work of Russian breeders, the cultivation of tomato crops has become available in regions with a difficult climate. The inhabitants of the northern regions have not so great a choice, therefore it is so important for them to create new species that can take root in harsh conditions and bear fruit.
Tomato Pride of Siberia has won universal recognition due to its excellent taste and large-fruited. Uncomplicated agricultural techniques have determined the final choice of many gardeners. Those who planted tomatoes in their greenhouses completely agree with its name and speak of it with admiration.
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Characteristics of the variety
The tomato Pride of Siberia belongs to large-fruited varieties intended for breeding in protected structures. Nevertheless, the culture takes root well in open beds in regions with a temperate climate.
Distinctive features
The height of the bush is up to 1.5 m. The type is determinant, standard. The stem is powerful, the foliage is moderate. The culture is resistant not only to diseases of various etiologies (late blight, tobacco mosaic virus, brown spot, apical rot), but also to temperature changes and a lack of sunlight.
The ripening period is early, from the moment of sowing the seeds to full maturation, 85–90 days pass.
The yield is high: up to 20 kg of fruits are harvested from 1 m2, provided that 4-5 plants are planted per 1 m2.
Culture requires compulsory garters and regular pinching due to the severity of ripe fruits and a large number of side shoots.
Fruit characteristics
Average weight - 600-700 g, the shape resembles a small pumpkin, rich color, raspberry-red. The taste is excellent, the sweetness is harmoniously combined with light sourness, the pulp is juicy. The peel is strong enough so that ripe vegetables can be stored for a long time and transported over long distances.
reference! Of all the varieties intended for the northern regions, the fruits of the Pride of Siberia tomato are the largest.
Due to the large size, it will not work to pickle and preserve the whole vegetables. Otherwise, ripe tomatoes have no equal. They serve as a decoration for any salad, side dish and vegetable dish. In addition, they are processed into excellent juices, pastes, adjika, ketchups, lecho and sauces.
The photo shows the Pride of Siberia tomatoes.
How to grow seedlings
The gardener can collect seeds for planting a tomato on his own. Before planting, the seed needs to be prepared.
Seed preparation
It takes place in three stages:
- Rejection of seed material... Carried out by careful examination for visible damage.
- Definition of emptiness. Prepare a saline solution (1 teaspoon of salt in 1 tbsp. Water) and place the grains in it for 10 minutes. The seeds that float to the surface are disposed of.
- Disinfection in a weak solution of potassium permanganate: The seeds are kept in the mixture for 20 minutes, then washed with running water and dried. To obtain the desired solution, 1 g of manganese is dissolved in 1/2 tbsp. water.
To improve germination, seed material is germinated on wet gauze for 2-3 days until sprouts appear. Gauze moistened with warm water is left in a dark place at a temperature of +28 ° C.
Capacity and soil
The soil is prepared from garden soil, humus and peat in equal amounts... Washed river sand is added as a baking powder. For nutritional value, the soil is supplied with a small amount of superphosphate. The resulting mixture is poured with a hot solution of dark manganese. Soil disinfection is essential for healthy seedling growth. Manganese solution can be replaced with copper sulfate.
reference! Copper sulfate destroys fungal spores that are dangerous for tomatoes.
You can plant in a common wooden box or in separate containers. The main thing is to make drainage holes at the bottom of each container, where excess moisture will drain. In their absence, excess fluid can provoke the onset of a dangerous disease - black leg.
reference! Black leg destroys up to 90% of all plantings. This is a fungal disease characterized by blackening of the stem near the very root.
Sowing
For sowing seeds, grooves are made 1 cm deep. The distance between them is left 3 cm. After planting, the soil is slightly compacted and watered with warm, settled water from a spray bottle. The seeded containers are left in a bright and warm room at a temperature of +22 ° C until shoots appear.
Seedling care
As soon as the first shoots appear, the containers are rearranged to a more illuminated place on the windowsill. Daylight hours are necessary for the full development of seedlings. With a lack of sunlight, they will stretch and weaken. Therefore, you should take care of additional lighting in advance, especially in cold regions.
Water the seedlings as the top layer of the soil dries up with warm, settled water from a shallow watering can. After moistening, the soil is loosened.
When 2 true leaves appear, the seedlings are dived, seated in separate containers. During the pick, the main root is shortened by one third. This promotes the build-up of lateral roots, due to which the seedlings develop more intensively.
After picking seedlings feed complete complex fertilizer. Top dressing is combined with watering.
Young plants are hardened 2-3 weeks before transplanting. This procedure is needed for better adaptation to new conditions. Initially, the seedlings are taken out into the open air for 1 hour in the afternoon, then the time is gradually increased to 10 hours.
How to grow tomatoes
After the soil warms up to 15 ° C, the seedlings are transplanted into the ground. By this time, there are 5–7 true leaves on the bushes. The soil for planting is prepared in advance: it is dug up and mineral fertilizers are applied.
Landing
No more than 5 seedlings are placed per 1 m2 in a checkerboard pattern. This arrangement helps each bush to get enough sunlight and does not interfere with ventilation.
The holes are made no deeper than 20 cm and filled with warm water. After transplanting, the soil is moistened again and left to adapt for 2 weeks.
reference! While getting used to a new place, the seedlings are not watered, since they are not able to absorb moisture. All plant forces are spent on adaptation.
Further care of the tomato
Regular watering is established as it takes root in a permanent place. Moisten the soil abundantly and often, but only with warm, settled water. It is impossible to fill the seedlings, otherwise the increased moisture will provoke the development of fungal diseases. Excess liquid also negatively affects the roots, which can rot.
After watering, the soil is loosened and weeds are removed. The weeds take up a lot of the nutrients that the seedlings need to grow. In addition, a large number of pestscapable of inflicting great damage on tomatoes.
To retain moisture in the garden mulch dry leaves, straw or weeds. When rotting, the grass supplies the plant roots with additional nutrition.
Timely feeding guarantees a high-quality harvest. The culture is fed at least 3 times per season. At the stage of ovary formation, a full complex of minerals with a predominant content of potassium and phosphorus is used as dressings. During flowering and fruiting, the mineral complex can be replaced with organic matter: for example, water bird droppings or mullein infusion in a ratio of 1:15.
Features of care and possible difficulties
So that the fruits are not small, the plant must be formed into 1 or 2 stems. The shaping of the bush also affects the quantitative indicator of fruiting: if the lateral shoots are not removed in time, the yield is much less. In addition, an excessive number of stepchildren leads to thickening of plants, which negatively affects further development.
The stepsons are removed before they reach 5 cm, otherwise the procedure will not be painless for tomatoes. Stepson plants in the morning so that all wounds have time to heal by evening. After removing the processes, the cut sites are treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or sprinkled with ash.
Despite the fact that the type is determinant, seedlings without additional support will not support the weight of ripe vegetables. During transplantation, wooden pegs or metal rods are installed next to each bush, to which the stem is immediately attached. Fruit-bearing branches are tied to a support as they develop.
Diseases and pests
For tomato, attacks of whitefly and spider mites are most dangerous. The spider mite lives mainly in greenhouses, since there are the most favorable conditions for it in terms of temperature and humidity. To eliminate it, it is enough to ventilate closed structures every day. Fresh air destroys the habitat of the pest.
Pheromone traps installed next to the seedlings help with the whitefly. Plants with strong odors such as calendula, onion and garlic arrows scare her away. Therefore, they are planted next to tomato beds. In case of a large accumulation of parasitic insects use insecticide "Confidor", dissolving 1 ml in 10 liters of water. Also, this drug is used for preventive purposes.
The culture has a strong immunity to diseases of the nightshade, therefore, preventive measures are quite enough to keep the seedlings healthy throughout the season.
After transplanting, young plants are sprayed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Further actions are reduced to moderate watering, systematic loosening and removal of weeds.
In order to prevent fungal diseases, fungicidal agents such as "Fitosporin" and copper sulfate are used. Also, any copper-containing preparations are suitable for processing plants.
According to the rules of crop rotation, it is not recommended to plant tomatoes next to potatoes. This neighborhood leads to negative consequences. These two crops belong to the same nightshade family and are affected by the same diseases and pests.
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Outdoor and greenhouse cultivation
In the open field, the plant height is significantly lower than that of greenhouse seedlings. Plants appear more vigorous and more compact.
The culture is recommended for breeding in protected structures, as it was bred specifically for harsh climates. Nevertheless, residents of the southern regions successfully grow the variety in open beds. Moreover, the seeds are planted immediately into the ground, bypassing the seedling period.
The annual change of the top layer of soil in greenhouses reduces the risk of various infections. In addition, the new soil is more saturated with nutrients necessary for full development.
When transplanting into open ground, more distance is left between seedlings than in a greenhouse. 2-3 plants are placed per 1 m2 if they are formed into 2 stems.Otherwise, due to the thickening of the plantings, the seedlings will not receive the required amount of light and airing. When a bush is formed, 3-4 seedlings are placed in 1 stem per 1 m2.
Harvesting and application of the crop
Tomatoes are not allowed to overripe, harvesting on time. Ripe vegetables can be stored for a long time in a cool dry place. Thanks to their strong skin and dense pulp, tomatoes do not deform or crack during long-term transportation.
Excellent taste allows versatile use of vegetables in cooking. They make excellent summer salads, first and vegetable dishes, various snacks and cuts. Obvious sourness does not disappear when preparing freshly squeezed and canned juices, which gives a piquant taste to tomato products. From winter preparations, vegetables are suitable for marinades, pickles, ketchups, adjika, lecho, sauces and pasta.
Advantages and disadvantages
Culture has a number of positive qualities, thanks to which it has received universal recognition:
- the ability to take root in a harsh climate;
- early ripening;
- unpretentious care;
- resistance to dangerous diseases;
- high yield;
- excellent taste;
- large-fruited species;
- long-term storage;
- universal use;
- safety of fruits during long-term transportation.
The disadvantages include the obligatory garter, the formation of a bush and the regular removal of stepchildren.
Farmers reviews
Favorable reviews about tomato The Pride of Siberia is another big plus. Many gardeners choose varieties for planting based on the characteristics of the culture and feedback from experienced gardeners.
Christina, Novosibirsk: “The tomato is excellent for growing in the difficult Siberian climate. The fruits are really large, juicy and very tasty. Saplings do not get sick and are not damaged by pests. I like this look for its stability, taste and easy maintenance. I have been planting for more than one year and I am happy with everything. "
Anatoly, Krasnodar Territory: “The weather is excellent, I sow seeds right into the garden. All come up. Seedlings are strong, up to 110 cm high. Form in 1 and 2 stems. The yield is excellent, 4.5 kg from each bush. This is a good indicator, so I have been growing for three years now and will be planting again. "
Conclusion
Tomato Pride of Siberia is a leader among large-fruited varieties in a difficult climate. It is resistant to many diseases, unpretentious in care and gives a rich harvest. Thanks to the harmonious combination of sweetness and sourness in taste, the universal use of ripe fruits makes the variety indispensable in cooking. For many gardeners in various regions of the country, the culture has become the only one among other tomato varieties.