A young variety that has managed to fall in love with gardeners - the Siberian Apple tomato

Despite the fact that the Siberian apple tomato variety was bred by Russian breeders relatively recently, it has already won the favor of farmers and gardeners. In this article, you will learn what the Siberian apple variety looks like, the nuances of its cultivation and the correct agricultural technology, which ensures a rich harvest.

Description of the variety

The tomato variety Siberian apple is mid-season - from the moment the seeds are planted in the ground until the fruits are fully ripe, it takes about 115 days. The bushes, abundantly hung with even and rounded tomatoes, reach a height of 1.5-1.8 m, but there are even specimens of 2.5 m.

reference... Although bred specifically for growing in greenhouses, it can also be grown outdoors.

Distinctive features

Specificity of the Siberian apple variety:

• high yield rate;
• the appearance of tomatoes is ideally even fruits with a rich color;
• the process of ripening tomatoes outwardly resembles the process of ripening apples - at first the fruits are light green in color, and then turn pink.

Fruit characteristics and yield

Thanks to the work of breeders, tomatoes of this variety have attractive features:

• fruits are round in shape and resemble an apple;
• the skin of tomatoes is pearly pink, dense and smooth to the touch;
• fruits reach a weight of 200 g;
• the pulp is fleshy, juicy and sugar;
• tomatoes have a bright, rich taste with sourness and a pleasant aroma;
• the dry matter level in the fruit is average.

The variety has a high yield. You can harvest 8.5 kg of tomatoes from one square meter of land.

How to grow seedlings

They begin to plant seeds for seedlings in late March or early April, about 50-60 days before the planned planting in the ground.

Seed preparation

Before planting ready-made seeds, they are treated with a growth stimulator or potassium permanganate solution, and then washed with warm water.

To feed the seeds, use one of the following recipes:

• 1 tsp mineral fertilizer for 5 liters of water;
• mullein in the proportion of 1.5 tbsp. l. for 5 liters of water.

Preparation and sowing

Before planting seedlings, you need to prepare the soil. To do this, mix the earth with humus in equal parts and add wood ash (1 glass of ash per bucket of soil).

2 seeds are planted in each hole to a depth of 2-3 cm. The earth is moistened with a spray bottle.

To ensure the desired temperature of 24–26 ° C, the seedling boxes are covered with foil.

Growing and care

After emergence, remove the film from the boxes and rearrange them in a sunny place.

Small plants do not need to be watered. It is enough to spray them from a spray bottle.

In order for the seedlings to grow healthy and strong, they must be fertilized at the root with a complex fertilizer 2-3 times during the entire growth period.

The optimum temperature for seedling growth is 23–25 ° C.

Important! About a week before planting the finished seedlings in the ground, they are hardened so that the tomatoes successfully endure the adaptation period.

Further care of the seedlings consists in weeding and loosening the soil.

How to grow tomatoes

The technology of growing tomatoes The Siberian apple differs little from the usual actions that summer residents produce near the beds with tomatoes. To get a large harvest, the basic rules are followed.

Landing

Do not plant seedlings very early.It must be strong enough to take root in the ground.

Important! Seedlings that are too weak will grow overly elongated, which can lead to the loss of the entire tomato crop.

As soon as buds appear on the plants, they are planted in a greenhouse.

It is possible to plant seedlings in hotbeds and greenhouses from mid-May, but in open ground it is better not earlier than early June, so that the soil has time to warm up well, and the threat of frost has passed.

Planting scheme: no more than 3 plants per 1 square meter.

Care

Tomatoes should be watered regularly with warm (20–25 ° C) water throughout the ripening period. Leaves should not get wet during watering, so a drip irrigation system or under the root is most suitable. If the soil is mulched (covered with straw or cut grass), in hot weather the tomatoes are watered once every 5-7 days. If not, more often.

Plants need to be formed, and tall ones also need a garter, which must be done immediately after planting.

Important! The variety gives a rich harvest when forming two-stem bushes.

Plant care procedures:

1. During the entire growth period feed tomato Siberian apple 2-3 times with complex water-soluble mineral fertilizers.
2. Remove old lower leaves regularly and stepsons... Get rid of those stepchildren that grow under the first brush of the bush, as they take all the food from the fruit.
3. After each glaze loosen the soil. Perform the first loosening after planting the seedlings in the ground, and the next after 2 weeks.
4. If you are growing tomatoes in your greenhouse, ventilate it to avoid condensation on the ceiling.
5. Feed the soil 10 days after planting. To do this, mix the mullein with water in a ratio of 1:10. The mullein can be replaced with bird droppings.
6. Every top dressing combine with watering plants.

Since the variety was created in Siberia, it has a good ability to adapt to harsh climatic conditions. Thanks to this, the Siberian apple tomato can be grown in different regions of Russia.

Due to the unpredictable summer in the middle zone of the country, in the Urals and Siberia, it is better to plant this variety in film greenhouses, and in the southern part of the country, the tomato feels great in the open field.

Tomatoes of the Siberian Apple variety are resistant to all known types of diseases and practically do not get sick. As for pests, standard insecticidal preparations will help in the fight against them.

The nuances of growing in an open field and a greenhouse

Tall tomatoes are planted in the middle of the garden bed in a row or staggered every 60 cm.

In order for greenhouse tomatoes to set fruits, they must be artificially pollinated. To do this, during the day in sunny weather, shake the flower brushes, and then water the soil.

To obtain sufficient oxygen, the greenhouse must be regularly ventilated. If drops fall from the ceiling of the greenhouse onto the plants, it will damage the tomatoes.

Tomatoes can be planted in open ground when the night frosts have ended and the ground has warmed up to 15 ° C.

Harvesting and application of the crop

You need to pick tomatoes correctly: without stalks, laying them in special boxes. In the summer, 15 to 20 good tomatoes can be harvested from one bush.

Tomatoes of the Siberian apple variety are used not only for fresh consumption and preparation of salads, but also for whole-fruit canning.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The advantages of the variety include the following qualities:

• great taste;
• high sugar and vitamin C content;
• the commercial qualities of fruits are preserved for a long time both on the bushes and during storage;
• good transportability of tomatoes;
• high productivity;
• resistance to various diseases and viruses affecting tomatoes;
• high growth - saves space in the greenhouse.

In addition to the need to form, the Siberian apple variety has practically no drawbacks, therefore it is very popular among vegetable growers.

Farmers reviews

To find the right varieties of tomatoes, it is good to become familiar with all varieties and their characteristics. But it is better to study the reviews of other vegetable growers in order to take advantage of their experience and effective advice.

Lyudmila, Vladivostok: “The Siberian apple variety is very fruitful. Tomatoes ripen early and finish bearing fruit only by September. The tomatoes themselves are even, neat, as in the photo on a pack of seeds, very beautiful and tasty! The variety is not sick with anything, so I will definitely plant more. "

Evgeniy, Tver: “Last season I decided to plant a Siberian apple and in the end I was pleased with the experiment. I grew tomatoes not only in the greenhouse, but also in the open field, and got an excellent harvest both there and there. Due to its high yield, the Siberian apple variety is excellent for sale. "

Irina, Kislovodsk: “I planted seedlings in an open bed. At the same time, I did not treat it with anything from diseases, but as a result, the plant did not get sick with anything, and I got a good harvest. I was especially pleased that the fruits retained their appearance and taste until the New Year. "

Maria, Novgorod: “For the first time I tried to plant a Siberian apple last year. I planted seedlings in a greenhouse. The variety pleased with an early harvest. I grew in one stem, cut off all the stepsons and tied the bushes to the support. This helped save space in a small greenhouse. ”

Conclusion

Observance of proper agricultural technology and tomato care will ensure a rich and high-quality harvest of not only tasty, but also healthy Siberian apple tomatoes. They are used both for personal consumption and for sale, so these tomatoes become a frequent guest on any dinner table.