The Alaska tomato is ideal for growing without seedlings in risky farming areas. A detailed description of tomatoes can be found on special websites on the Internet or in encyclopedias for gardeners. The variety in question is suitable for both open ground and greenhouse conditions. Alaska tomatoes are an excellent option for regions with short and cold summers.
About the variety
The variety is early ripening (85-100 days) and high-yielding. The fruits begin to ripen at the end of June. "Alaska" is considered determinate, that is, it has limited stem growth. A bush about 0.5 meters high needs tying to a support and moderate pinching.The first inflorescence is formed above the 8-9 leaf, the subsequent ones - every 1-2 leaves. Number of nests – 3-4. No molding is required when growing. The yield of the variety is 2 kg per bush (with proper agricultural technology).
Fruit characteristics
The fruits of "Alaska" are smooth, deep red, flat-round, weighing no more than 100 grams. Their main feature is that they quickly gain sweetness. Juicy and very tasty, they are perfect for both fresh consumption and home canning.
Alaska's advantages:
- Easy care;
- Unpretentiousness to weather conditions;
- Resistance to diseases (including tobacco mosaic virus) and Fusarium wilt;
- Good fruit set even in cold climates;
- Early and friendly harvest;
- Fruit evenness;
- This tomato can even be grown on a balcony or windowsill.
Reviews from gardeners about the Alaska tomato
- Anyone who has planted Alaska will agree with me that these are simply excellent tomatoes. Very tasty and do not require special cultivation techniques. I recommend this variety to all gardeners who want to get a good and early harvest of tomatoes. (Valentina Dmitrievna, Perm)
- Growing these tomatoes is a pleasure. They tolerate temperature changes well, are suitable for cold climates and ripen earlier than other varieties. They make wonderful salads, but winter preparations are not particularly successful. I conclude that they are suitable for fresh consumption only. (Alexandra, Irkutsk)
- I read good reviews about “Alaska”, decided to plant it myself and did not regret it. For the first time in my life I was able to grow tomatoes on the balcony! And without any special labor and time costs. I have never been so happy before. (Oleg Sergeevich, Syzran)
- My description of “Alaska” is the most positive.I have never been able to grow tomatoes so easily and quickly. I recommend it to all “lazy” gardeners, since this variety requires the simplest care. And in terms of results, “Alaska” is not inferior to demanding and finicky varieties. (Alina, Moscow)
- I planted the seedlings in April, planted them in the ground in May, and already at the end of June, tomatoes ripened in my garden, excellent in both appearance and taste. I made homemade preparations from them, soon we will try with our family how it turned out. (Olga Vladimirovna, Lipetsk)
- I’ve been growing “Alaska” for three years now. This variety suits me quite well. They say that it is only salad, but I also make lecho and the sauces are different. Probably, it also depends on culinary skills, and I am an experienced cook. (Alexandra Fedorovna, Tver)
- "Alaska" is a wonderful variety. Unpretentious and productive. The taste is sweet and very delicate. The salads they make are simply amazing. All the guests ask what these wonderful tomatoes are. (Olga Viktorovna, Yekaterinburg)
