The Altai red tomato was bred by Russian breeders. Previously, the plant grew in Altai. Scientists have grown a bush that is resistant to cold weather. The plant bears fruit well both in greenhouse conditions and in open ground. The variety is high-yielding and late-ripening.
Plant characteristics
The bush is indeterminate and not very leafy. The plant grows tall and reaches a height of 1.5 meters, so it requires pinching and gartering. The leaves of the variety are large and dark green in color. The bush has simple inflorescences on which 4-6 fruits are formed. In addition, the plant has a good immune system and is not afraid of diseases such as late blight.The tomato begins to bear fruit in mid-summer, and with proper care, tomatoes can be harvested before frost. Caring for the plant is simple. It is necessary to regularly water, loosen the soil and periodically feed the bushes. To increase productivity, the use of drip irrigation is recommended.
Description of fruits
This variety is interesting because you can grow tomatoes in three colors in your garden beds: red, pink and orange. In addition to color, vegetables have similar taste characteristics. The fruits are medium in size and grow on average to 250-300 grams. You can also grow vegetables weighing up to 500 grams. The tomato has a flat-round shape and ribs near the stalk.
The tomato has a thin but strong skin that protects the fruit from cracking. Tomatoes have good keeping quality.
Tomatoes of this variety are excellent for commercial purposes. If you store vegetables in a cool place, they will last a long time. The fruits are characterized by medicinal properties and are rich in beta-carotene, amino acids and lycopene. Vegetables are suitable for dietary and baby food. In addition, tomatoes are great for allergy sufferers who cannot eat red tomatoes.
The fruits are characterized by their versatility and are suitable for both fresh salads and canning. Vegetables are suitable for tomato juice and various tomato products.
Reviews
Nikolay, 43 years old
I planted the Altai variety for the first year and am pleased with the result. The downside is its formation and tying, since the bushes grow tall, but it pays off. The results are remarkable, high yields, as well as good taste characteristics. Tomatoes make wonderful, tasty tomato juice.
Alisa, 53 years old
I used to grow tomatoes, but I was already tired of the same varieties and wanted to try something new. A friend gave me seedlings of the Altai variety. I read the description of the variety on the Internet. At first a tall bush grew, and I thought that nothing useful would come of it. But by mid-summer things returned to normal, and the bush began to bear its first fruits. I would like to note that the yield is high. In addition, the fruits are universal, I have used them for salads and canned them. Wonderful tomatoes. I recommend.
