Tomato Heavyweight of Siberia is a variety of early ripening tomatoes. It is recommended for cultivation on private plots, which is confirmed by the inclusion of this variety in the State Register of Russia. It pleases gardeners with its size and taste.
Description of the variety
Siberian heavyweight, as it is listed in some catalogs, is intended for cultivation in open ground conditions.
The height of the plant reaches 60-80 centimeters. Despite the low growth of the plant, there is a high risk of stems breaking off under the weight of the vegetables. Due to the large weight of the fruit, not only the stems, but also its brushes require tying to a support. The leaf is no different from other tomatoes; it is dark green in color and medium in size.
After the first shoots, 96-106 days will pass and the Heavyweight of Siberia tomato can be eaten. These tomatoes gained their popularity due to several advantages:
- The heavyweight of Siberia is a disease-resistant tomato;
- Low temperatures do not cause a decrease in yield, which means this variety is perfect for growing in Siberia;
- The plant bears fruit equally well both in open and protected ground;
- The fruits have a beautiful appearance;
- Tomatoes tolerate transportation well;
- Large fruit size.
Tomatoes of the Heavyweight of Siberia variety have found their use among housewives in the production of juices and pastes; in addition, they are consumed fresh and added to salads.
The average weight of a tomato varies from 400 to 500 grams.
The fruits have a deep pink color. The shape is heart-shaped, slightly flattened. The pulp is fleshy and juicy. The taste is sweetish. The number of chambers in the fruit is four or five.
Such vegetables are not suitable for canning.
Climate
The description and characteristics of the tomato variety Heavyweight of Siberia indicate that it is absolutely not intended for hot climates (more than +30 degrees). Therefore, this variety cannot be found in warm regions. For seed germination, the optimal temperature is 23-25 degrees.
Therefore, what kind of harvest gardeners will reap depends on what kind of summer it will be. Moderate temperatures during the summer will bring gardeners a tasty and large-fruited harvest. Hot weather will significantly reduce tomato yields.
Those who planted such plants noticed that choosing the right place for planting will help protect themselves from sour fruits. It should be well lit and sunny. In this case, the fruits will be tasty.
There is a difference in planting time for different growing methods:
- In April, tomatoes are planted in heated greenhouses;
- In May, the time comes to plant the Heavyweight in greenhouses without a heating system;
- June is the best time to plant in open ground.
The place for planting tomatoes is chosen to be neutral, light and highly fertile soil. Sowing of seeds is carried out 60-65 days before the intended planting in the ground.
This crop must be watered abundantly with warm water and fed with fertilizers that contain minerals. The tomato should be picked when a couple of leaves appear. The plant is fed when planted in the ground, and also as soon as the first ovaries appear.
Stepchildren need to be removed if the goal is to get a luxurious bush and grow large fruits. But this is not mandatory. Also, in order to get large fruits, the ovaries are cropped, thereby you can get tomatoes weighing 700-800 grams.
Description of the variety Heavyweight of Siberia has a strict planting scheme: 3-5 plants per 1 square meter. m. plot. If you ignore this recommendation, the yield will suffer.
Caring for tomatoes consists of:
- Timely watering of plants;
- The use of fertilizers that contain mineral fertilizers;
- Prevention of plant diseases;
- Stepsynching (if necessary);
- Removing weeds.
In subsequent years, it becomes possible to grow this crop from your own seeds. This guarantees a great tasting harvest.
Diseases
Diseases threatening the Heavyweight:
- Late blight is a disease that affects tomatoes and can quickly destroy an entire crop and become a source of infection for other plants.It is critical that gardeners understand that late blight is not like other diseases. Most often, this disease affects only the leaves or causes limited damage to the fruit, and although they may reduce yield, they usually do not cause complete loss. Additionally, since most pathogens are not easily dispersed by wind, their effects are localized. Late blight, on the other hand, kills plants directly and is highly contagious. Its occurrence in one garden can affect other gardens due to wind-dispersed spores.
- Root rot - as the name implies, the disease affects the root system. The disastrous result, which will be the death of the plant, is obtained from a latent form of the disease. Since the disease of the root system is not visible to the eye, it is difficult for a gardener to recognize the onset of root rot in his tomatoes.
- Tobacco mosaic can cause yellowing and stunted plant growth, resulting in loss of vigor and reduced yield. In addition, the virus can cause uneven fruit ripening, further reducing yield.
To prevent diseases, comprehensive measures are required at all stages of tomato cultivation.
Reviews
Considering the reviews from gardeners, we can say with confidence that the tomato variety Heavyweight of Siberia is highly similar to such varieties as Velmozha and Danko.
Those who grew this variety note positive features, which are:
- Pleasant taste;
- Precocity;
- Meatiness;
- Large fruit size;
Negative qualities of fruits include:
- Low plant growth, which is not convenient when growing in a greenhouse;
- Small number of seeds;
In general, those gardeners who planted Heavyweight give it preference, despite the low yield of these vegetables. Positive qualities outweigh this factor.The characteristics and description of the variety attract gardeners. The Heavyweight of Siberia is rightfully highly valued by tomato lovers.
