The giant of the Russian selection - tomato "King of Siberia": description, description, photo

There are many varieties of tomatoes, all have certain qualities, advantages and disadvantages.

Today will be discussed about the variety, almost devoid of flaws. This is the tomato King of Siberia, about him and talking.

Tomato King of Siberia Description

Tomato varieties King of Siberia, it is suitable both for cultivation, both in the dug-out soil, and in greenhouses.

This variety was bred by Russian scientists especially for growing in greenhouses under harsh environmental conditions.

The plant bears fruit well in cold climates, but also in warmer latitudes. able to produce good yields in the open field.

The plant is quite high 150-180 centimeters.

Tomatoes King of Siberia is a mid-season variety, it belongs to the indeterminate, standard types of plants.

Of the features of this species is worth noting it. resistance to most typical diseases and pests for tomatoes.

Characteristic

This tomato has truly royal external data. Fruits are orange, heart-shaped, slightly flattened.

REFERENCE: The fruits are very fleshy, large from 400-700 grams, there are also real giants whose weight reaches 1000 grams.The fruit has 7-9 chambers and contains little water. The amount of dry matter 3-5%.

Country of breeding and year of registration

This type of tomato was bred in Russia by our Siberian scientists. Received as an independent variety received in 2014.

We offer to get acquainted with other varieties of Siberian breeding presented on our website: Grandee, Japanese crab, Kenigsberg, Siberian pudovichok, Strawberry tree, Siberian early, Siberian Pride, Siberian Heavyweight, Golden Kenigsberg, Scarlet Mustang, Eternal Call, Favorite holiday.

In which regions it is better to grow

As the name suggests, this type of crop is intended for growing in greenhouse conditions in the regions of Western and Eastern Siberia, in the Urals and the Far East. But in the open ground can be grown in the central and southern regions of Russia.

Way to use

The fruits of the King of Siberia variety are very good for fresh consumption. For conservation is not suitable because of the large size. It is also problematic to get juice from them, because they contain little moisture.

Hybrid yield

Tomatoes King of Siberia are different very high yield. With proper care from one bush can collect up to 5 pounds, and from the square. meters to 12-15 pounds.

REFERENCE: To increase the mass of fruits, experienced gardeners leave 4-5 flowers on one branch.

A photo

See below: Tomatoes King of Siberia photo

Advantages and disadvantages

To the undisputed benefits varieties King of Siberia include:

  • high yield;
  • unpretentiousness to the soil;
  • resistance to pests and diseases;
  • the possibility of growing in different climatic zones;
  • great taste.

disadvantages:

  • narrow scope of use, only fresh;
  • Bushes in the care require special skill, as it requires a special backup for the branches;
  • need abundant and regular watering.

Features grade

Among the characteristics of the variety should be noted the size of the fruit, and the resistance of this species to most types of pests and diseases.

Another feature is that this type of tomato is ideal for dietary nutrition, and the high content of vitamins makes this variety indispensable in the recovery period after illness.

IMPORTANT: The variety has an increased shelf life of fruits, they also tolerate transportation.

Diseases and pests

The king of Siberia is most often exposed to the invasion of spider mites and the greenhouse whitefly.

When the plants are affected by the greenhouse whitefly, they are sprayed with the “Konfidor” preparation, at the rate of 1 ml per 10 liters of water, the resulting solution will be enough for 100 sq.m.

From spider mites most often get rid of using a soap solution, which wipe the leaves and the affected areas of the plant to completely eliminate the pest.

Of the diseases to which this variety is susceptible, it is worth highlighting brown spotting. It most often affects tomatoes in greenhouses.

For the prevention of this disease is necessary observe light and humidity conditions, as high humidity contributes to the appearance of this disease. To combat it use Barrier and Barrier, from folk remedies, use garlic solution.

All the advantages and a few shortcomings have established how to deal with possible pests too, it remains to wish good luck in growing the King of Siberia!

Pay attention to other varieties of large-fruited tomatoes: Alsou, Crimson Rhapsody, Marmande, Honey Giant, King of the Early, Pride of Siberia, Pink Miracle, Miracle of the Earth.