Tomatoes have long been among the most popular plants in gardens and cottages. The Uncle Styopa tomato was the fruit of the work of Siberian breeders. It received its self-explanatory name due to its size. The advantages of the tomato have made it one of the most popular varieties.
General information about the variety
The plant gives a good harvest in protected conditions and open ground. The universal tomato was developed through the efforts of Russian breeders in 2008. 4 years later it was officially included in the State Register. Characteristics and description of the variety:
- indeterminate, grows throughout the summer;
- mid-early, fruit ripening period 115 days;
- average yield, up to 8 kilograms of berries per plant per summer,
- tall, plant height reaches 2.5 meters:
- average foliage of the bush;
- leaves are medium sized, green;
- requires constant care;
- simple inflorescences;
- from 3 to 5 fruits are tied in a separate brush;
- resistance to most nightshade diseases;
- long-distance transportation possible;
- not prone to cracking;
- good keeping quality.
Uncle Styopa tomatoes showed good results in the southern regions of Russia. Resistance to adverse weather conditions has made it possible to grow the plant in the north of the country. Descriptions and technical data of fruits:
- elongated, sometimes slightly curved shape;
- the length of tomatoes reaches 20 cm;
- dense;
- large size, with a maximum weight of an individual berry of 300 grams;
- number of cameras from 3 to 5 pieces;
- thin skin;
- when mature it acquires a bright red color;
- sweet taste;
- fragrant.
Tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption. The variety is suitable for canning, pickling and making tomato puree, pastes, sauce and juice.
Recommendations for cultivation
The plant prefers the seedling planting method. To obtain strong seedlings it is recommended:
- plant seeds to a depth of 1.5-2 cm;
- prepare a separate peat pot for each seedling;
- the temperature in the room with seedlings should not be lower than 22 degrees;
- regular watering;
- After the first shoots appear, you need to move them to a light source.
Experienced vegetable growers advise planting seedlings after hardening. For 1 sq. meter of soil no more than five bushes.
IMPORTANT! To obtain the best results, a high mineral content in the soil is necessary.
A tomato requires regular attention.Mandatory activities include:
- abundant watering as needed;
- regular loosening of the soil;
- weeding;
- feeding with complex mineral or organic fertilizer at least once every 10 days;
- stepsoning;
- mandatory tying to the trellis and installation of supports.
Gardeners' opinion
Good day! Last year I tried a new variety, Uncle Styopa. The tomato lived up to its name. Plants reached 2.5 meters in height. I doubted a good harvest - the summer was cold. The tomatoes turned out to be resistant; I collected 5 kilograms of berries from the bush. Suitable for northern regions. I recommend!
Ekaterina Sidorova, 45 years old.
I discovered Uncle Styopa tomatoes. This variety is not for everybody, it is very demanding. To obtain a good harvest, regular feeding and tying up are necessary. The taste of ripe fruits is excellent. Tomatoes are sweet and suitable for fresh consumption and pickling.
Denis Valeryanovich, 65 years old.
