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The tomato is the most sought after vegetable in the world. Its fruits have unique taste qualities and are consumed with great pleasure by both adults and children. This vegetable crop is grown both on an industrial scale and by private farmers. But in different climatic regions, the same tomato crops are not always suitable for planting seedlings. Therefore, each gardener will first find out which tomatoes can be planted in his region. Below are the popular tomato varieties for the Vitebsk region.
Climatic features of the region
Fresh tomatoes contain many beneficial components for human health.
The climate of the Vitebsk region is temperate continental. This region is dominated by marine air masses that carry Atlantic cyclones. The spring period in the Vitebsk region begins at the end of March, with cold weather periodically returning. Humid and moderately warm summer begins at the end of May.
Autumn in the Vitebsk region is damp, cloudy and windy. At the end of the autumn period, frost is often observed. Winter often begins as early as mid-November.Throughout the year, a large amount of precipitation falls on the territory of the Vitebsk region; even in the driest month the region is quite humid.
Cyclones that move from west to east bring warming to the territory of the Vitebsk region in winter, and rainy, cool weather in summer. Cloudless frosty days in winter affect the region thanks to the Siberian anticyclones. Therefore, compared to other regions, the climate of the Vitebsk region is more severe.
The best varieties of tomatoes for the Vitebsk region
For the Vitebsk region, which is characterized by short summers with few sunny days, early-ripening tomatoes are more suitable
For example, old types of tomatoes of Belarusian selection, bred back in Soviet times, bear fruit well in this region and in the central regions of Russia.
Peremoga 165
Peremoga 165 (Victory 165) is an old tomato variety bred by Belarusian breeders back in 1954. The crop can be grown in the Vitebsk region both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions under film.
The plant belongs to the low-growing, mid-early, determinate vegetable crops. The bushes grow up to 60 cm.
The fruits of the Peremoga 165 variety have a flat-round shape, medium size, reaching a weight of 110-130 g
From one bush, gardeners harvest up to 3 kg of classic sweet and sour vegetables.
Early-83
Early 83 (Early 83) is a high-yielding low-growing variety that is perfect for the Vitebsk region in greenhouse growing conditions
The determinate bush grows up to 60 cm. The vegetable crop is characterized by increased resistance to many diseases, including late blight. The fruit ripening period is 95 days.
Profitable
Profitable is an old but very reliable tomato variety, bred by breeders in 1983. This is an early vegetable crop with determinate growth. The bushes grow up to 60 cm.
The red fruits are medium in size and round in shape.
The average weight of fruits of the Dokhodny variety is 80-100 g
Tomatoes are quite juicy and sweet, suitable for fresh consumption and canning as whole fruits. Tomato juice, paste and ketchup are prepared from them.
This tomato variety is characterized by increased resistance to low ambient temperatures and grows and develops well even in shaded areas. Therefore, the Profitable tomato is an excellent option for the climatic conditions of the Vitebsk region.
White filling
The White pouring tomato is a determinate variety. Low-growing bushes grow up to 50 cm. Tomatoes are similar to bulk apples, only they have a red tint.
The fruits are round in shape. They have delicate thin skin, juicy pulp and excellent taste, characteristic of traditional sweet and sour tomatoes, which contain ascorbic acid and a large amount of sugar.
White filling tomatoes reach a weight of 80-140 g
The variety is ideal for growing in the Vitebsk region in greenhouse conditions. Tomatoes ripen within 95-100 days. High yield – more than 8 kg/m2.
Kalinka Malinka
Kalinka-malinka is a selective tomato variety bred in 1998. A vegetable crop of determinate growth, it has compact bushes that grow no more than 60 cm.
The fruits have a regular round shape, small sizes, and an average weight of 70-80 g
These are fleshy, not very juicy, but quite sweet tomatoes. They do not crack after full ripening and are suitable for fresh consumption and whole preservation.
Guarantee
This is an early variety of determinate growth tomatoes, bred by breeders in 2001. The maximum height of the bushes is 50 cm. The rich red fruits are medium in size, weighing 80-90 g per one.
Juicy and very tasty Garant tomatoes are suitable for growing in the Vitebsk region
They are consumed fresh. Often used for preservation.
The vegetable crop is characterized by increased resistance to late blight.
Ruzha (Rose)
Rouge (Rose (Rosa)) - this variety is already more than 20 years old. The tomato crop was bred by employees of the Belarusian Research Institute of Vegetable Growing, so it is excellent for the climatic conditions of the Vitebsk region.
Rouge tomato bushes are medium-sized.
The fruits have a round shape, a smooth, bright red and glossy surface.
The average weight of one tomato is 80 g. Moreover, from each tomato bush, with proper care, you can harvest up to 2.5 kg of tomatoes (10-12 kg/m2).
Tomatoes of this variety are characterized by excellent taste. They contain a lot of ascorbic acid and sugar, so they are also very beneficial for human health.
Juicy tomatoes with sweet pulp Rouge are great for eating fresh, preparing vegetable salads, tomato paste and natural juice, as well as canning in jars for the winter.
Tomatoes of the Ruzha variety are characterized by increased resistance to overripening.During the ripening period, it is enough to collect tomatoes once every 10-12 days.
Baby
Crumb is a relatively new tomato variety, bred by tomato breeders in 2011. This is a dwarf variety of super-determinate tomato. The bushes grow only 30-50 cm in height, so they do not require pinching or additional supporting elements. The fruits practically lie on the surface of the soil, so it is recommended to cover the beds with agrofibre.
Despite the small size and weight of the fruit (25-35 g), the yield is quite high, the bushes are simply strewn with tomatoes
Verlioka F1
Verliock F 1 is a tall hybrid that is suitable for growing in greenhouses in the Vitebsk region. The height of the bushes reaches 1.5-2 m, so they must be formed and tied up independently. The fruits of the tomato crop have a round shape and a bright red color. The weight of one tomato can reach 100 g.
Tomato variety Verlioka f1 fully grows, develops and bears fruit even on insufficiently lit plots of land, but requires fertilizing with mineral components and regular watering.
With proper care, the yield of the Verlioka F1 variety is more than 18 kg/m2
The fruits of the hybrid tomato, which have a fleshy, sweet pulp, are characterized by versatility of use. They can be eaten fresh, in salads, added to various hot dishes, covered whole for the winter, used in vegetable salads, made into juice, tomato paste and ketchup.
Vezha F1
Tomato Vezha F1 (Tower F1) is a hybrid variety. The tomato was bred by breeders in 1994.This is an early crop of indeterminate growth, intended for cultivation in greenhouse conditions - an excellent option for gardeners in the Vitebsk region.
The bushes reach a height of 180 cm, so they require a mandatory garter. Due to early ripening, the risk of the plant contracting late blight is minimal. At the same time, the culture is characterized by increased resistance to TMV and cladosporiosis.
Tomato fruits are medium in size, their weight can range from 80 to 120 g
They are quite juicy, have a delicate thin skin and excellent taste, perfect for fresh vegetable salads and winter canning.
Conclusion
There are different varieties of tomatoes for the Vitebsk region, the climatic conditions of which do not allow the cultivation of all types of heat-loving tomato crops. This region is characterized by a temperate climate, rainy, cool and short summers. Therefore, gardeners in our climate zone are advised to give preference to tomato crops that are unpretentious to weather conditions for growing outdoors, and to plant more heat-loving plants in greenhouses and hotbeds.
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