Each summer resident engaged in the cultivation of tomatoes in their own area, is faced with a huge selection of varieties for every taste and color.
The most popular types are easy to maintain and give a good harvest.
One of these is the tomato variety with the intriguing name "Star of Siberia".
Variety description
Tomato "Star of Siberia" fits the description of a hybrid variety of tomatoes. The best crop can be obtained in the climate of Siberia and the Urals, hence its unusual name. In addition to excellent taste, this variety has a large number of vitamins and minerals, a distinctive feature is the high content of vitamin E, a natural antioxidant.
Bushes
Since the plant is determinant, the height of the bush is limited to 1.4 m. The bush is medium sprawling, spreading, requiring garters. As a rule, the plant has one trunk and numerous shoots covered with leaves, which are removed during the formation of the bush.
For cultivation in harsh climatic conditions, it is also recommended to choose varieties Siberian early, Cherry, Bull heart, Gina, Shuttle, Dubok.
Fruit
The mature fruits of this variety are red, large, which is typical of a hybrid (can weigh up to 200 g), round in shape, slightly ribbed. The flesh is juicy, meaty and aromatic, has a sweetish taste. The fruits are quite dense, so tomatoes "Star of Siberia" are actively used for canning.
Tomato Characteristics
Tomato "Star of Siberia" has a high yield and relatively high ripening, even in a cool and humid environment. The ripening period lasts on average 110-115 days.
Suitable for growing in a variety of conditions and bears fruit equally well in wet and dry summer without requiring complex care. In addition to high endurance, "Star of Siberia" has a phenomenal yield - from one bush can collect up to 5 kg of tomatoes.
Did you know? If you do not pick a tomato ahead of time and allow it to ripen completely on the bush, this will significantly improve the taste of the pulp.
Features of growing
Preparation and cultivation of tomatoes "Star of Siberia" has no significant differences from the cultivation of other hybrid varieties. Approximately 60-65 days before planting, it is necessary to sow the seeds for seedlings.
Since the plant belongs to sredneroslymi, it can be planted not only in the ground, but also in the greenhouse. Terms of planting seedlings in the greenhouse and in the ground are somewhat different - planted in the greenhouse earlier, in April-May, and in the ground - not earlier than June.
Important! Before planting seeds for seedlings it is recommended to germinate them, this will accelerate the germination of plants.Despite its versatility, tomatoes "Star of Siberia" have their own characteristics that must be considered when growing.
- Since the bushes can reach a height of 1.4 m, the garter of the bushes to the stakes is imperative when planting.
- Another important point is the regular feeding of tomatoes to increase yields and improve the taste of tomatoes.
- After planting in the ground, the plant is subject to pasynkovanyu (removal of new shoots), at its discretion, you can leave 1-2 shoots.
Did you know? Experienced gardeners noticed that the bushes with 3-4 branches show the best yield.
Advantages and disadvantages
Many gardeners, when choosing a variety of tomatoes, often refuse hybrids, explaining this by doubtful taste qualities, despite the high yield. However, the tomato "Star of Siberia" can safely dispel these fears, because its merits far outweigh the disadvantages:
- This variety is ideal for growing in a greenhouse, and for planting in open ground.
- Does not require complex care, unpretentious to the peculiarities of the climate.
- It is a prime example of high yield and early ripening.
- Fruits are dense and fleshy, well stored, the pulp is not watery.
Important! The excess fertilizer causes the growth of green mass of the bush, therefore, in order not to reduce the yield, at the time of formation of the ovary, fertilizing should be limited.Having considered the characteristics and description of the tomato variety "Star of Siberia", it is safe to say that with proper care this unpretentious hybrid will continue to gain popularity among vegetable growers.
