The breeding of some tomato varieties is aimed at the specific conditions of a certain region. The Snow Tale tomato is intended for areas where summer is very limited. Mainly for open ground.
What is the variety
To understand the features of the species, you need to study the description. It gives detailed information about tomatoes.
Plant:
- Height: 50 cm.
- Bush: standard, super-determinate.
- Stem: powerful, thick.
- Inflorescence: simple.
- Rhizome: weak.
- Ripening time: 105-115 days.From the moment the seeds sprouted.
Fruit:
- Shape: rounded-flattened.
- Color: red.
- Size: 5-7 cm.
- Weight: 85-100 gr.
- Skin: thin but dense.
- Pulp: juicy.
- Taste: delicate with a little sourness.
- Number of cameras: 3-4 pcs.
- Shelf life: not long.
- Transportability: poor.
Planting and care
Growing tomatoes does not require much effort; the seedling method is mainly used. In March, tomato seeds are sown in the soil. The container and soil mixture must be disinfected with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
After the seeds germinate, two full leaves are formed. Picking is carried out by planting tomatoes in separate containers.
Water not often, but abundantly. Be sure to harden the plant. 2-3 weeks before planting, the seedlings are placed in the sun and fresh air. The distance at which the bushes are planted is 60 cm.
No pinning is required, gartering is required. If you have a lot of tomatoes.
Fertilize several times a season. Water strictly at the roots.
Disease susceptibility
To prevent the plant from getting sick in the future, treat the plant's seeds and soil. For this purpose, chemicals are actively used. They help not only fight tomato diseases, but also pests. You can purchase them at any agricultural supply and seed store.
Tomatoes of the “Snow Fairy Tale” variety are susceptible to most diseases. Therefore, timely treatment can save you from loss of the crop and the entire plant.
Positive and negative properties
All characteristics of “Snowy Tale” tomatoes indicate more positive aspects. Selected varieties from Siberia are distinguished by their quality.
Pros:
- Endurance.
- Productivity.
- Ability to form ovaries in any weather.
- Possibility to collect seeds yourself.
- Versatility.
- Great taste.
- Unpretentiousness.
- The fruits are the same in size and ripen together.
Minuses:
- Poor transportability and short shelf life.
- Susceptibility to diseases.
- The remaining signs are subtle and unstable.
Consumption, harvest volumes
Initially, Snow Fairy Tale tomatoes were bred as a salad variety. But often, they are used whole for canning. Tomatoes are also actively used for preparing various preparations for the winter. For example, juices, lecho or assorted dishes.
Tomato productivity is high. With proper care, one plant can produce 3 kg of fruit. Thus, from 1 m2 harvest up to 8 kg of vegetables.
Gardeners' opinions regarding the variety
You should definitely read reviews before planting any tomatoes on your site. It is in them that people reflect their true emotions, opinions and even valuable advice.
- Elena Zhukova. Tomatoes were grown in open ground. One accidentally ended up in a greenhouse; the bush was better. But the harvest is the same. We concluded that it should be grown only in open ground. Next year they will definitely grow more. The harvest is truly fabulous.
- Summer in the village. The appearance of the tomato variety is difficult to confuse with others. The fruits were even and identical, 60-70 grams each. All liked it. They will definitely grow it next year.
- Vladimir. They put him in for testing. I didn’t like the taste of the tomatoes, or they were overfed, or they didn’t have time to ripen.
- Violet Trait. I found the ideal tomatoes for my region. I liked the undemanding nature of the variety when it comes to bush formation. And the fact that there were a lot of fruits. The most important thing is that they are all the same size, perfect for canning and fresh consumption.
Growing tomatoes is a complex process if all agrotechnical requirements are followed. But “Snow Fairy Tale” tomatoes do not require special procedures to care for and increase the yield.
