The Altai Miracle tomato was bred by specialists in the last years of the last century and today the plant is included in the state register of the best breeding achievements. Experts set themselves the goal of creating tomatoes that would be able to produce high yields in the climate of the Siberian regions. Thanks to the efforts of specialists, a variety appeared, called the Miracle of Altai. The description of the variety indicates possible cultivation in greenhouses and open ground conditions.
The characteristics of the tomato classify it as an interdeterminate type, that is, the growth of the main stem occurs constantly. In open ground, the height of the bush varies from 1.3 to 1.6 meters.In a greenhouse this value may be slightly higher. Due to its high growth, the plant must be tied up, and the supports must be higher than the height of the main trunks.
The plant has powerful trunks, characterized by good strength and a shade of emerald green foliage. The Altai variety has a good ability to set fruit at low temperatures. The bush can easily withstand the weight of the fruit and does not break, so additional tying of the clusters is not required.
Fruit characteristics
Reviews from gardeners confirm the excellent characteristics of the tomato. The first clusters form large-sized tomatoes, weighing on average from 300 to 350 grams. Greater fruit yield occurs in the second wave. The average weight decreases slightly and ranges from 150 to 200 grams. Unripe tomatoes have a small dark spot near the stalk, which disappears as the fruit ripens.
If it is necessary to transport vegetables, they are collected in a slightly unripe form.
The fruits are rich red in color and have an oval shape. The vegetable pulp harmoniously combines density with tenderness and juiciness. The taste of the tomato is sweetish with a slight sourness. The number of chambers for seeds is on average from 5 to 7.
When and how does maturation occur?
Miracle of Altai belongs to the mid-season varieties in terms of ripening characteristics. The first fruits are harvested 90 days after the first shoots appear. Fruiting lasts a long time and is distinguished by its full yield. Clusters of tomatoes ripen in waves.
Tomato has a high yield. When grown in greenhouses at 1 m2 accounts for 10 to 15 kg of vegetables.One plant bush on average brings from 4 to kg of vegetables. In open ground conditions, the yield is slightly lower, but under good weather conditions it can correspond to the values of greenhouse cultivation.
Advantages and disadvantages
The variety is unusually resistant to low temperatures and environmental factors. The seeds have a high germination rate, which reaches 99.8%, and the seedlings tolerate diving well. The ability to tolerate stress is superior to that of some hybrid varieties. Reviews from gardeners indicate the following advantages of the variety:
- has the ability for continuous growth, which does not stop even with a sharp temperature change;
- regardless of weather conditions, ovaries form;
- good yield indicators when grown not only in a greenhouse, but also in open ground conditions.
Due to such advantages, the variety provides excellent yields regardless of weather vagaries. Reviews from gardeners confirm the versatility of the variety. The ability to ripen in waves facilitates the processing of the crop. The only drawback is the plant's intolerance to waterlogging.
Nuances of cultivation
Growing and caring for the plant does not differ from generally accepted rules. It is recommended to adhere to the following tips:
- seedlings that are at least 2 months old are planted in the ground;
- The planting scheme assumes 3 seedlings per 1 m² for open ground, 4 for greenhouse conditions;
- the plant needs tying and pinching;
- bushes must be provided with sufficient ventilation.
Periodic spraying with preparations, soil disinfection and crop rotation will help rid the plant of pests and traditional tomato diseases. Reviews from gardeners indicate the possibility of obtaining a good harvest with minimal time and effort.
