When the first tomatoes appeared in Russia in the 18th century, no one could even imagine that they would become so popular.
Moreover, this vegetable was grown not only in warm regions, but even on oil platforms of the Arctic Ocean.
What is there to talk about growing this crop in a region like Siberia?
Breeders have worked hard to develop cold-resistant and unpretentious varieties of sunlight that would adapt well in the non-mild climate of the Siberian region.
Altai breeders have especially tried in this matter.
It is the varieties they bred that are most popular with amateur gardeners.
Description grade "Nastya"
This variety belongs to the early ripening varieties.
He showed himself well in the conditions of the Siberian region, as he has a stocky seedling, rather unpretentious to weather conditions.
Small bush, lush, does not require additional pinching. Fruits ripen almost simultaneously in 2-2.5 weeks. Most of them are round, slightly elongated, weighing up to 150-200 grams.
This grade not affected by late blighttherefore, it is often used by gardeners not only for planting in the greenhouse, but also in open ground. Hostesses very fleshy tomatoes. Tight fruits will retain their wonderful taste both fresh and pickled.
Sowing seedlings of this variety should be done in March in rammed soil. Seedlings need to mulch with peat, which will accelerate the germination of seedlings. The optimum temperature for seedlings of this variety will be 25 - 26 ° С.
Seedlings need to cover the film material. The picking is carried out at the appearance of 1 - 2 true leaves. Planted in the ground need saplings of 60 - 65 days, when there are already 6 - 7 leaves on the shoots. It is necessary to replant in the ground in May according to the standard scheme (40 x 50-50 cm).
Since it can withstand the deterioration of weather conditions, the agricultural technology is normal. Moderate watering at the root, regular feeding, especially in poor soil conditions.
No need for pasynkovka. Bushes can be tied up to the trellis in order to make it easier to harvest and also remove weeds. The soil should be mulched with straw or grass so that the roots do not freeze in the harsh Siberian climate.
Late blight is not damaged, but preventive spraying with copper-containing fungicides does not hurt.
Variety "Zyryanka"
This variety is called early, so it is recommended to plant it either in greenhouses or under polyethylene.
Despite this, it is perfectly adapted by breeders to temperature extremes.
The plant is determinant, its height reaches 70-75 cm. Therefore, the bushes do not need to tie up and pinch.
Fruit ripening usually begins on day 95 after the plant emerges. The fruit itself is small, up to 60-80 g, plum-shaped elongated shape, flat surface.
The yield is quite high. (up to 18 kg / sq.m). It should be particularly noted that the variety is very resistant to typical tomato diseases, such as apical rot, bacterial spotting, and septoriosis. Tomatoes have high keeping quality.
Perfectly stored in a well-ventilated, dark room. Housewives especially love to preserve this variety due to the fact that the fruits are small and do not crack under the influence of temperature. Also, the variety has proven to be an excellent ingredient in ketchup or sauce because of its fleshiness.
Sowing seedlings need to be done in late February. The procedure for growing seedlings normal. Pick in phase 2 leaves.
It is better to grow in peat containers, in order not to injure the root system by pulling out of the pots. It is better to transfer to the soil in phase 8 of the sheet.The variety is determinant, so each bush needs a lot of space. The landing scheme is different from the usual (60x60 - 70 cm).
The variety is very unpretentious, as it was selected for cultivation in the open field. Watering should be done moderately. If you tighten a little with this procedure, the bushes normally survive the lack of moisture. Mulching required. You can not stepchild bushes, as the fruits are small. Garter at its sole discretion. Treatment of bushes with preparations against phytophthora is obligatory, and it is better to spray more than once.
Variety "Bull's Heart"
This variety of tomatoes is very unpretentious to weather conditions. Mid-season, indeterminate.
The first fruits are quite large, the weight of which reaches 500 grams, and some even 700-800 g.
The subsequent harvest is slightly smaller.
Tomatoes are oval in shape and look very similar to the heart, hence, probably, they got their name. The height of the bush reaches 150-170 cm, but due to the size of the fruit do not recommend him to tie, because they can fall off and do not ripen.
Tomatoes are not suitable for canning in jars, but their taste does not deteriorate when in a container with a large neck.They have a small amount of seeds, fleshy and juicy. Therefore, they will become an excellent raw material for the manufacture of juice, ketchup, sauces or other dressings. They are delicious in salads. Therefore, each gardener must have on his site a couple of bushes of this variety tomato.
Bookmark seeds need to produce in early March. Needs a pick. During the growth of seedlings it is desirable to feed them. It is possible to replant in open ground in May, and in a heated greenhouse - in early April. Landing plan - 40x50 cm. For 1 sq.m. can accommodate up to 4 seedlings.
It is better to water in the evening, and then mulch right away so that the moisture lingers longer in the ground. Be sure to stepchain, otherwise the bushes bent under the weight of the fruit. You can leave one stepchild to get a bigger harvest.
Also pruned to be subject and leaves at the bottom of the stem. The optimal load on the bush will be no more than 8 brushes with tomatoes. For the entire growth period, it is necessary to conduct 2 - 3 supplements in order for the tomatoes to grow large and tasty. Treatment with phytophtoras is desirable.
Variety "Barnaul canning"
It is a small-fruited, early ripe, determinant variety that was bred for conservation and was given this name.
It is grown both in greenhouse conditions and in the usual soil. The ripening period is about 95-105 days since the first shoots appeared.
The height of the stem is low, up to 35 cm, so you can not tie it. The peculiarity of this variety is that almost all fruits ripen at the same time, which the hostesses cannot but like. On the stem usually grows 5-10 fruits, they are small, up to 30-50 g, red-orange color, spherical shape.
The advantage of this variety is that all fruits are almost the same size and look pretty pretty in a can. Variety resistant not affected by diseases and parasites. The taste is satisfactory, sweet-sour. This variety is often used not only by amateur gardeners, but also by large farms.
Used seedling method. The age of seedlings when planting should be at least 50 - 60 days. Conditions for growing seedlings are standard. Planting scheme is not dense, 5 plants per unit area.
Requires regular watering with warm water. Sure to you need to shoot the bushes. Plants will respond well to fertilizing with various fertilizer complexes. To seeds quickly ascended, you can use different growth promoters.
Variety "Gina"
This variety of tomatoes is deterministic, medium branchy, bush height is 40-60 cm.
The fruits are round, slightly ribbed, rather large in size, some reach 300 grams, so it does not need an additional garter.
The variety is bred relatively recently, so it is not yet very popular among fans.
But professionals point out a number of its merits. Among them should be noted resistance to fusarium, verticillous wilt, good yield, high content of dry substances in tomato.
The fruits are fleshy, not watery, so they are stored for a long time in a cellar-type room.
The first harvest can be obtained already for 120 days from the moment of the appearance of the first sprouts. The fruits of "Gina" are beautiful and in its original form, but suitable for cooking, as well as stored for a long time.
Be sure to grow seedlings. It is impossible to sow the seeds immediately in the ground. The time of transplanting seedlings to a permanent place depends on weather conditions. The main thing is not to be frost.Planting density is average, not more than 4 seedlings per 1 sq. M.
Required frequent watering with warm water. It is advisable to mulch and loosen the soil after watering. The plants do not need a garter, but they must be stepchained so that the tomatoes are not small and tasteless. All other procedures are normal.
Sort "Shuttle"
This is a standard plant that grows fairly straight and has few branches.
Plant height averages 40-45 cm. It bears fruit not at the same time, but gradually, but the first fruits can be obtained already for 120 days from the moment the seeds are planted.
This variety is desirable to grow in open ground, because it is in great need of sunlight. In addition, the grade is quite cold-resistant, does not need to remove stepchildren and a garter. Fruits of medium size, elongated, at the end have a small process in the form of a nose.
Their easy to transportbecause they are not soft, but fleshy. On average, the weight reaches 50-60 g.
This variety is slightly prone to late blight, but with proper farming practices and timely processing, this problem is easily solved.
It is recommended as a product for canning, direct salting, pickling, high content of juice in the pulp.
Since the fruits ripen gradually, it is likely that you will use fresh tomatoes until the cold. It is recommended to plant it along with other varieties, as the plant is short-ripened.
Sowing seeds for seedlings should be carried out in the last days of March. Picking and hardening seedlings are required. Dripping seedlings can be in May. Landing is very wide, 70x60 cm.
The soil should be regularly cultivated, watered, mulched. To tie up and stepchild plants is not necessary. Mandatory dressing or fertilizer complex, or separately potash and phosphorus.
Grade "Dubok"
This small-branched variety, bush height reaches 60 cm. Compact, determinant plant, used for planting in open ground.
Does not require a garter. Pastage is done one-time and then at extreme necessity.
it ultra-ripe variety, the first fruits appear on the bushes 80 to 100 days after the seedlings sprout.
The fruits are small, round-shaped, fleshy, with a small content of juice. But the flesh is very suitable for making sauces or ketchups due to the large amount of fleshy fibers.The variety has immunities to diseases, especially to late blight.
The Oak is especially good for planting in the northern regions. The variety withstands changes in temperature and humidity of the environment, as well as the lack of light illumination.
In March, you can sow seeds. It is necessary to dive when the second or third sheet appears. It can be transplanted to the ground at the end of May or early June, it all depends on the weather. Landing scheme 50x70 cm.
Mandatory regular watering, but it is important not to overdo it with water. Especially plants need moisture during the most active periods of the growing season (before the flowers begin to bloom, when the ovaries appear, when the fruits begin to ripen). For bushes, you can create additional support.
Weed removal and loosening are desirable. Mandatory processing of phytophthora, otherwise the crop will die.
It should be said that breeders are constantly improving and creating new varieties of this culture, which are adapted to the conditions of cold regions of Siberia. New varieties withstand the lack of sunlight, and sudden changes in temperature, and a small degree of soil fertility.
