Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Pride of Siberia

Thanks to the work of Russian breeders, today it is possible to grow tomatoes not only in warm areas, but also in the northern regions. One of the developed varieties, capable of growing and bearing fruit in Siberian conditions at low temperatures and little sunlight, was the Pride tomato.

Description of the variety

Tomato Pride of Siberia is an early variety of tomatoes. You can start picking tomatoes already 3 months after the first shoots appear. The variety is determinate, although it has a high growth: the plant can reach a height of 1.5 meters. It is important to tie the bushes to a vertical support or make a support. The bush has a standard shape; no plant formation is required.

According to the characteristics and description of the Pride of Siberia tomato, the variety is intended for cultivation in protected ground. However, in the southern and central regions of Russia it is possible to plant in open ground.

The main feature of the Siberian variety is the large size of the tomatoes. The weight of one fruit can reach 0.9 kg. Therefore, homemade preparations are not made from tomatoes of this variety. The tomato is ideal for fresh consumption, salads, tomato juice and other vegetable dishes.

Noting the characteristics of Pride of Siberia tomatoes, the following features can be highlighted:

• large fruit;
• precocity;
• the fruits have a round-flat shape;
• the plant reaches a height of 1.5 meters;
• scarlet tomatoes;
• resistance to diseases and pests;
• unpretentious in care;
• tomatoes have a pleasant sweet and sour taste;
• tomatoes are very juicy because they contain 6% dry matter.

Features of cultivation

Growing tomatoes begins with planting seedlings. To do this, prepare the seeds and plant them. In the northern regions, tomatoes are planted in greenhouses and greenhouses; in more southern regions they can be planted in open ground. This is done 2 months after sowing the seeds. Experts recommend planting 3–4 plants per 1 square meter. m.

Caring for the plant is quite simple, it consists of the following points:

• systematic and high-quality watering;
• application of mineral and organic fertilizers;
• stepsoning;
• carrying out preventive measures against diseases and pests.

Advantages and disadvantages

The pride of Siberia has high productivity. From one bush you can collect about 4 - 5 kg of fruits, and from 1 sq. m - 20 kg.In addition, the plant has excellent immunity to various diseases. A pleasant bonus will be the unpretentiousness of tomatoes and the early ripening of fruits.

For every farmer and gardener, the important points are high yield, quality of the crop and pleasant taste. These are the key features that Pride of Siberia tomatoes can boast of.

Despite many advantages, the plant has one drawback. You will have to spend a lot of time tying up the trunks or making supports. This is due to the fact that the bush cannot support the weight of the tomatoes and can break or fall to the ground at any moment, ruining the fruits.

Features of caring for and growing tomatoes

At the very beginning, it was planned to grow Siberian tomatoes in the northern regions in a greenhouse or greenhouse. In warmer regions, the plant can be planted in open ground. These are areas such as: Crimea, Krasnodar Territory, North Caucasus.

To increase the tomato yield, you need to trim off excess branches. This is done to keep the bush in two stems. In addition, tomatoes need special fertilizers that contain potassium and phosphorus. One of the features of the variety is its requirement for watering. It is necessary to moisten tomatoes regularly and efficiently.

Thus, we can highlight several recommendations for growing tomatoes of this variety:

1. The plant is planted in accordance with climatic conditions.
2. Bush pruning.
3. Fertilizer application.
4. Weeding.
5. Regular and high-quality watering of tomatoes.
6. Garter.

By following simple recommendations for growing tomatoes, you can get a high-quality and abundant harvest that will delight any summer resident.

Diseases and pests

Although Siberian tomatoes have a high immunity to diseases and pests, there are several unpleasant phenomena that any gardener may encounter:

1. The tomatoes are cracking. This may be due to frequent watering. To eliminate the problem, it is enough to reduce the intensity of irrigation. Experts recommend additionally adding fertilizer containing nitrate.
2. Greenhouse whitefly is a frequent visitor when growing the Siberian variety. To get rid of insects, use a special product “Confidor”. Take 1 ml of the drug and mix it in 10 liters of water. This volume is enough for 100 sq. m meters of area. The resulting mixture must be sprayed onto the bushes of the plant.
3. Wireworms can appear when grown in open ground. To get rid of insects, a traditional method is used. They take wooden sticks, put small pieces of vegetables on them and stick them into the location of the insects. The pest smells the bait and goes for it. After 2 - 3 days, the sticks with insects must be collected and burned. You can also collect wireworms by hand. As a preventive measure against their occurrence, it is necessary to avoid planting potatoes next to tomatoes.

Even a novice summer resident can cope with growing Siberian varieties of tomatoes. Tomatoes are distinguished by their ease of care, abundant harvest and excellent taste.