Tomatoes have long been among the most popular plants for planting among Russian gardeners. The Berdsky tomato has become a successful fruit of the work of Siberian breeders. The popularity of the variety is due to a large number of advantages.
Tomato information
The plant is successfully grown in film shelters, greenhouses and open ground. The planting location depends on the climatic conditions of the cultivation area. Characteristics and description of the variety:
- Mid-early, the berry ripens after 110 days from planting the seeds;
- Semi-determinate;
- high yield, up to 3 kg of berries per bush per season, provided they are grown in open ground;
- Large-fruited;
- Low-growing, the bush does not exceed 1 meter;
- Resistance to most nightshade diseases;
- Unpretentiousness;
- Good keeping quality;
- Possibility of transportation without loss of presentation.
According to reviews from vegetable growers, the tomato successfully bears fruit in open ground in the south of Russia and shows decent results in temperate climate zones, subject to greenhouse cultivation. Features of the fruit:
- Flat-round shape;
- Rich red color when ripe;
- Large in size, the weight of individual tomatoes reaches 700 grams;
- Not prone to cracking;
- Medium density;
- Sweet taste;
- Fleshy;
- Juicy;
- Ribbed;
- Fragrant.
Ripe berries are used to make tomato products. Tomato paste and juice, ketchup and sauces are made from the fruits. The variety is classified as a salad variety and is not suitable for canning or pickling.
Recommendations for agricultural technology
The Berdsky tomato variety, like most of its relatives, prefers the seedling method of planting. Healthy seedlings are the key to a good harvest. Tips for growing seedlings:
- Preparing a container with universal soil for tomatoes;
- Sowing depth 1-2 centimeters;
- After sowing, the soil is moistened with warm water from a spray bottle and covered with film until sprouts appear;
- Ensure the temperature is plus 22-25 degrees;
- Regular watering with water at room temperature;
- Provide seedlings with access to sunlight at least 12 hours a day;
- Hardening before planting.
IMPORTANT! The plant shows best results when formed into 1-2 stems.
The variety does not like dense planting; more than 4 plants should not be placed on one square meter of land. The tomato is not whimsical and requires compliance with simple rules of agricultural technology:
- Weeding and loosening the soil;
- Water as needed;
- Feeding with complex mineral fertilizer, up to 6 times per season;
- Installation of supports.
Gardeners' opinions
Good day. For residents of the northwestern region, I recommend the Berdsky tomato variety. The plant of Siberian selection withstands cool summers, provided that it is grown in a greenhouse. From one bush I get up to 3 kg of fruit. The berries are large, sweet and very juicy. An excellent option for vegetable salad and processing into tomato products.
Nadezhda Grishina, 54 years old.
Good afternoon! After numerous positive reviews about large tomatoes of the Berdsky variety, I decided to try cultivating them. The plant turned out to be unpretentious. A very compact bush that loves plenty of watering and feeding. During the summer season I fertilized the soil 6 times. The greenhouse needs to be well ventilated; the tomato has shown resistance to most diseases. The fruits are very large, it was possible to grow berries up to 600 grams.
Ekaterina Sinyavina, 55 years old.
