Why the "Pearl of Siberia" tomato will definitely not disappoint you: the advantages and disadvantages of a variety that gives a rich harvest
The merit of Siberian breeders is that they create crops that are able to survive safely and bring a large harvest in the most severe conditions. The Siberian collection continues to grow with new varieties. For the inhabitants of the North, such breeding activity is especially important, since, unlike the southerners, they do not have a huge variety of varieties.
Tomato Pearl of Siberia is relatively young, but has already become widespread due to its excellent taste and unusual shape of the fruit. Let's get acquainted with the general qualities of the variety and reveal the secrets of yield.
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Characteristics and description of the variety
Tomato Pearl of Siberia was born in 2009. This is not a hybrid culture, therefore, it is not necessary to buy seeds for planting, gardeners collect them themselves from the largest fruits. The variety of Siberian breeders is excellent for breeding in regions with unfavorable climates.
Distinctive features
Indeterminate type, without limiting the growth of the main stemtherefore the plant needs a garter. Height does not exceed 2 m, moderate foliage, medium-sized leaves, light green. The root system is powerful, branched, simple inflorescences. The first inflorescence is laid above the ninth leaf, the subsequent ones - every two leaves. Each fruiting branch produces 6–8 fruits.
Ripening periods are average, 115 days pass from the moment of germination to full ripening of fruits. The bottom berries ripen first.
Productivity is high: 3 kg of fruits are harvested from one seedling, from 1 sq. m remove 8-9 kg.
The tomato has established itself as highly resistant to the main diseases of the nightshade family. It is immune to late blight, gray mold and tobacco mosaic virus. The culture is recommended for breeding in any region and takes root equally well in greenhouse conditions and in the open field.
Fruit characteristics
The weight of tomatoes reaches 100 g, the shape is elongated, pepper-shaped... The color of ripe vegetables is bright red. The pulp is fleshy, juicy, aromatic, the taste is sweet, sugary. There are many seeds, no more than three seed chambers. The peel is thin, but strong, which makes it possible to transport ripe vegetables over long distances without losing their presentation and taste. Also vegetables have good keeping quality.
Universal use of fruits enables culinary variety. Tomatoes are especially good in hot dishes, but they also complement other vegetables perfectly in fresh salads due to their subtle aroma.
When processed, the fruits are obtained delicious ketchups, adjiku, sauces, lecho, juices and pasta. Used for pickling and pickling.
The photo shows tomatoes Pearl of Siberia.
How to grow seedlings
Thanks to competent cultivation the seedlings grow strong and healthy. Care is simple and consists in observing the basic rules.
Seed preparation
Self-collected seed material needs more careful preparationthan bought. Initially, seeds are rejected in order to immediately dispose of non-viable specimens. On the table, the grains are laid out one at a time and carefully examined for visible damage.Then they check for emptiness inside. Prepare a saline solution from 1 teaspoon and 1 glass of water, place the seeds in it. Unsuitable for planting will float to the surface in 10 minutes.
An important stage in the preparation of seed material is disinfection... Healthy growth and development of seedlings depend on this procedure. The seeds are disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 25 minutes, then washed with running water.
Attention! A highly concentrated solution of potassium permanganate will destroy all seed material.
Before sowing, the seeds are soaked for 10 hours in a growth promoter. The stimulant not only improves the germination rate, but also enhances immunity. From drugs used "Epin", "Zircon" or "Kornevin".
Capacity and soil
Any capacity for planting is suitable: when sowing in a common wooden box, picking of seedlings will be required in the future. If the seeds are placed in individual containers, for example, disposable plastic cups or peat pots, further care of the seedlings is minimized.
Containers are pre-processed a dark solution of potassium permanganate to protect the seedlings from fungal infections.
The soil is prepared fertile, from garden soil mixed with peat, humus and river sand. River sand is added to make the soil lighter. The resulting mixture is mixed with a tablespoon of wood ash to saturate the soil with additional nutrients. The soil is spilled with a hot solution of potassium permanganate to destroy the pathogenic flora. After the soil has cooled, it is laid out in planting containers.
Reference. In addition to useful properties, ash serves as a neutralizer - it lowers the acidity of the soil.
Sowing
Seed material is sown to a depth of 1.5 cm, sprinkle with peat on top and slightly compact. Moisten from a spray bottle with warm, settled water and cover the containers with a film so that the seeds germinate faster. Before the emergence of shoots, the temperature in the room should be at least +25 degrees.
Seedling care
The first shoots will appear in a week... The containers are immediately rearranged on the windowsill, and the film is removed. In the event of a lack of light, the sprouts will stretch and weaken. To prevent this, additional lighting is installed.
Water as it dries upper soil layer. Use a shallow watering can and warm, settled water. After watering, the soil is superficially loosened to saturate the soil with oxygen.
When two real leaves appear, the seedlings dive, seating in separate containers. During the dive, weak and unhealthy seedlings are disposed of. The abandoned plants are transplanted into separate containers along with a clod of earth.
Reference. When transplanting with a clod of earth, the plants adapt faster to a new place.
With poor growth two weeks after the pick seedlings are fed with liquid fertilizer for tomatoes.
10 days before transplanting into the ground the seedlings are hardened outdoors. To do this, it is taken out into the open air for 40 minutes, gradually increasing the time to 10 hours every day. The night temperature in the room is reduced to +13 degrees.
How to grow tomatoes
By the time of planting in the ground, the seedlings should have at least 5-7 true leaves and the formed root system.
Landing
Tomato the beds are formed in a sunny place without through winds. The soil is dug up in advance, adding humus.
Transplanted on a cloudy day or after sunset into holes 20 cm deep with a distance of 50 cm between seedlings. The row spacings form at least 70 cm. At a shorter planting distance, the planting thickens, which increases the risk of developing fungal infections.
Other varieties of pepper tomatoes:
After transplant the plants are left unattended for two weeks. During this time, they fully adapt to new conditions.
Further care
After rooting, the seedlings are watered regularly - at least twice a week with settled water. The water is settled in large barrels. Watering is carried out in the morning, as in the daytime sun, foliage can burn.
Reference. If the barrels are exposed to the sun, the water will not only settle, but also heat up. Warm water has a beneficial effect on tomato roots.
After watering, the moist soil is loosened and remove weeds from the roots. Loosening improves the air permeability of the soil, and weeding frees the beds of unnecessary vegetation. In addition, weeds often contribute to the development of fungal infections.
Mulching holes helps them stay moist for a long time. This is especially important on dry days with heavy evaporation.
Top dressing for tomatoes is a complex of mineral fertilizers or organic matter... They are fed at least three times a season: during the flowering period, the formation of ovaries and at the time of fruiting. During flowering, fertilized with phosphorus elements, and during fruiting, potassium substances are added. At the time of the formation of ovaries, the tomato takes organic matter well, for example, bird droppings or mullein infusion. The ratio of organic compounds to water is 1:15. In a highly concentrated solution, plant roots may burn.
Features of cultivation and possible difficulties
The bush is formed into one stem, removing all the lower leaves until the first fruiting branch. Tomatoes are regularly stepchild, once every 10–12 days, in the early morning, so that the wounds have time to heal by evening. To avoid infections, the cuts are sprinkled with ash. The stepchildren are removed at a length of 3-5 cm. If you remove longer shoots, the seedlings will be more difficult to endure the procedure.
High growth of tomatoes The pearl of Siberia requires a mandatory garter... When transplanting, a wooden or metal support is installed next to each seedling, the main stem and branches are tied to it as they grow.
Another option is fixing to the trellis... From different sides of the bed, metal supports are installed and a wire is pulled between them, to which the stem and branches are fixed with fabric tapes. This method is less traumatic for plants.
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Diseases and pests
Strong immunity of the Pearl of Siberia variety to diseases facilitates care... Plants are usually not affected by diseases, so preventive measures are sufficient. If the regime of watering, weeding and loosening is observed, the risk of infection is reduced. Also, as a preventive measure, the bushes are sprayed with an infusion of onion peels and treated with a weak solution of manganese. In the greenhouse, tea bags soaked in iodine are hung. According to experienced gardeners, they protect against fungal spores.
Pests to be wary of slugs, aphids and the Colorado potato beetle. Against aphids, use a soap solution from one piece of laundry soap dissolved in a bucket of warm water. They are used to treat the stems of seedlings. Mulching the beds and spraying with infusion of garlic saves from slugs. It is not difficult to prepare such an infusion: chop 3 large heads of garlic and pour 10 liters of water. Insist for 24 hours, then spray the tomatoes.
Reference. Slugs are also dangerous because they transfer fungal and viral infections from diseased plants to healthy ones.
Colorado potato beetle is fought with insecticide "Prestige". Another effective method of pest control is daily inspection of the seedlings.
Nuances for open ground and greenhouse conditions
In the greenhouse, the plants reach 2 meters, while street seedlings grow only up to 1.5 m. Therefore, the tops of greenhouse plants are pinched, artificially limiting their growth. Otherwise, nutrients will be spent on the growth and development of excess green mass, and the fruits will suffer from a lack of nutrients.
Closed structures are ventilated every dayso that the humidity and temperature indicators do not exceed the norm.At high humidity, fungal spores develop rapidly and greenhouse pests that are dangerous for tomatoes appear.
Harvesting and application of the crop
Harvesting begins in July... It is worth picking the fruits a little unripe, when they are just starting to turn red. The vegetables harvested at this stage are stored for four weeks.
In cooking, they are used as far as imagination is enough.... In hot dishes, the fruits of the Pearl of Siberia variety perfectly retain their taste. The subtle aroma inherent in them is not lost in pickles and processed products: ketchup, adjika, pasta and juices.
During long-term transportation ripe vegetables do not lose their presentation.
Advantages and disadvantages of tomato
Like every culture, the Pearl of Siberia has its pros and cons. The main advantage of the Siberian tomato is its cold resistance. Consider other pluses:
- the ability to take root in any region;
- strong immunity to diseases;
- high yield rate;
- the ability to form ovaries under any conditions;
- unpretentious care;
- unusual shape of the fetus;
- great taste;
- long-term storage;
- possibility of transportation;
- universal application;
- the ability to collect seeds yourself.
The disadvantages include obligatory garter of tall seedlings and regular pinching.
Farmers reviews
Positive reviews are the best indicator of quality... Here are some of the gardeners' opinions.
Maxim, Severodvinsk: “For several years of tomato cultivation I realized one thing - there is no better variety for cool regions with a short summer. In addition, the tomato is disease-resistant and easy to care for, which suits me perfectly. From the resulting harvest I make preparations for the winter, and summer salads with it are very tasty ".
Lilia, Arkhangelsk: “The tomato is very tasty and does not suffer from late blight. I chose it for fear of losing crops from sudden cold weather, as is often the case in our climate. I always plant a lot of tomato bushes, so it's hard to see how bad weather destroys them. With the Pearl of Siberia, there is never any doubt that fruiting will be plentiful and of high quality. ".
Conclusion
Tomato Pearl of Siberia easily takes root in cold regions and pleases with abundant fruiting. The culture is distinguished by high resistance to diseases, the ability to form ovaries in unfavorable weather and simple agricultural technology. And ripe vegetables surprise not only with their excellent taste, but also with their unusual shape. They are great for preparing any kind of food. The Pearl of Siberia variety is a real treasure for both northern residents and residents of the warm south.