Early tomato "Potato Raspberry" is very productive. The leaf of a tomato and a potato are absolutely identical. There is an external resemblance, which is how it got its name.
What is the variety
Detailed characteristics will help a young gardener to properly grow a plant on his site. The producer of this type of tomato is “Sibsad”. Tomatoes can decorate any garden.
Plant:
- Bush: indeterminate, standard.
- Stem: weak.
- Height: 1 m.
- Number of tomatoes per brush: 3–6 pcs.
- Ripening time: 100–105 days.
Fruit:
- Shape: round.
- Weight: 600–800 g.
- Color: crimson.
- Density: high.
- Number of cameras: 6–7 pcs.
- Taste: rich.
- Transportability: low.
- Shelf life: cannot be stored for long.
Planting and care
Tomatoes of the “Potato Raspberry” variety are grown in greenhouses and open ground. Seeds are sown 60 days before planting in the ground. Be sure to pick up the seedlings.
The bush is formed, maybe 2-3 stems. Tied to supports.
When planting in a garden or vegetable garden, place 3–5 plants per 1 m2.
Tomatoes should be fed 3-4 times; you can use stimulants or complex fertilizers. It is recommended to water in the evening with warm water. Loosening, weeding and hilling, regular procedures increase the yield of the variety and reduce the harmful effects of infections and fungi.
Disease susceptibility
As the description shows, tomatoes are immune to fungal diseases, but prevention is necessary. That is, water and loosen the soil in a timely manner.
The plant suffers from brown rot. All infected leaves and fruits must be removed. This is done in order to avoid the death of the plant and the transfer of infection to neighboring bushes.
Every summer resident can protect his or her garden. But for this you need to comply with all agrotechnical requirements when growing.
Harvest volume and application
Tomatoes of the Siberian Garden selection produce from 4 to 6 kg of fruit from one bush. A 1 m2 about 18 kg.
The fruits are used mainly for processing and fresh consumption. Due to their large size, they are not used entirely for canning. But they are suitable for pickling in barrels and other containers.
Positive and negative aspects of the variety
Siberian selection has developed a tomato variety that summer residents do not like due to some negative characteristics.
Pros:
- Productivity.
- The fruit contains high sugar content.
- Resistant to some diseases.
- The fruits set and ripen very well.
Minuses:
- Capricious to soil composition and lighting.
- The branches are weak and cannot support the weight of the fruit.
- Tomatoes are very poorly stored and cannot be transported over long distances.
Opinions of summer residents regarding Potato Raspberry tomatoes
Reading reviews from gardeners you can find a lot of useful information regarding this variety.
- Tatiana. I planted it for the first time. But I saw how these tomatoes grow at my neighbors’ place. I liked the fact that they were large and productive. Will decorate any garden.
- Tamara. Very tasty tomatoes. I was amazed by their taste.
- Tanya. The fruits are the first to ripen. There is a lot of ovary, the taste is excellent. I'm happy with everything.
- Sveta. I planted it once, but decided not to grow it again because of the ordinary taste.
Many large-fruited tomatoes are grown by summer residents for fresh consumption. But the downside of this variety is that the tomatoes lie very poorly. For this reason, they are not grown more than once.
