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The Siberian grape tomato, developed relatively recently, has already established itself as a high-yielding and drought-resistant variety. And the ability to easily withstand adverse weather conditions allows these tomatoes to be grown in regions with cool climates.
The Siberian grape tomato is beautiful and tasty
History of selection
The originator of the Sibirsky Grozdevoy tomato variety was a breeder from Novosibirsk, Olga Valentinovna Postnikova. It was included in the State Register in 2019. The Siberian Garden company received the official right to sell planting material.
Description of the tomato variety Sibirsky grozdevoy
The Siberian grape tomato is a determinate (low-growing) variety, the height of the bushes is no more than 90 cm when grown in greenhouse conditions and 50 cm in open ground.
The medium-length, pinnately dissected tomato leaves are arranged alternately on the stems. In the lower part of the bush they are dark green, in the upper part they are lighter.The surface of the leaf blades is rough, the foliage of the shoots is moderate.
Tomato stems are strong, erect, and lie down over time. The surface of the shoots is woody, slightly pubescent.
Small bright yellow flowers are bisexual, self-pollinating, collected in 5-6 pieces. in the brush. Each flower consists of five fused sepals, five petals, a pistil and several stamens.
Ripe tomatoes of the Siberian grape variety are not very large, the weight of one tomato varies between 60-150 g. The shape of the fruit is oval-elongated, pepper-shaped, with slightly pronounced ribbing. The glossy skin is thin but durable. The pulp is dense, juicy, with a small amount of seeds. The taste is sweet, rich tomato. At the stage of full maturity, the fruits emit a pleasant aroma characteristic of this crop.
Tomatoes of this variety do not crack even in the rainy season, which significantly extends the shelf life of fresh tomatoes after picking from the bush and makes it possible to transport them over long distances.
The root system is taproot. As a result of the shortening of the central root, which occurs when seedlings are planted or planted in open ground, lateral roots actively develop.
Siberian grape tomatoes are recommended for growing in greenhouses and open ground in the regions of central Russia, in particular in the Volga region and Moscow region, as well as in Siberia, the Urals and the Far East.
Tomato variety Siberian grape compact
Characteristics of the Siberian grape tomato
The Siberian bunch tomato is a frost-resistant variety that can easily tolerate sudden changes in temperature and bears fruit even in a not particularly favorable season. It is not afraid of drought, but it should not be abused, because a lack of moisture may not have the best effect on the number and size of fruits.
Productivity of Siberian grape tomato
The Siberian grape variety is characterized as high-yielding. Under favorable weather conditions and following the rules of cultivation from 1 sq. m of open ground you can collect 7-7.5 kg. When cultivated in a greenhouse, the yield will be even higher, there from 1 sq. m harvest about 10 kg of ripe tomatoes.
One of the advantages of the Siberian grape tomato is its early ripening. The first fruits ripen within 105 days after the seeds hit the ground, and the fruiting period extends until the coldest weather. Tomatoes can be harvested not only at the stage of full ripeness, but also at the technical stage. In the latter case, they will ripen safely even after being picked from the bush.
Siberian grape tomatoes are characterized by uniform ripening
Resistance to diseases and pests
Tomatoes of this variety are characterized by good resistance to brown spot, rust and tobacco mosaic. There is a danger of developing late blight, however, if preventive measures are taken (treating plants with fungicidal preparations), this trouble can be avoided.
Application area
The Siberian grape variety, like other tomatoes, is eaten fresh or used for preparing salads, first courses, main courses and even desserts.The high juice content makes these tomatoes an ideal raw material for the production of fruit drinks and sauces; their small size allows them to be used in the process of whole-fruit canning.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Siberian grape tomato variety is characterized as high-yielding and early ripening. And the ability to normally tolerate temperature changes allows it to be grown in regions not only with temperate, but also cooler climates.
Siberian grape tomatoes are not afraid of return frosts
Pros:
- excellent taste and rich tomato aroma;
- marketable condition;
- early ripening;
- high productivity;
- cold resistance and drought resistance;
- versatility of use;
- resistance to common fungal diseases and pests;
- no tendency to crack;
- good shelf life and the ability to transport over long distances.
Minuses:
- the need for garter when growing in greenhouse conditions.
Features of cultivation
There are two ways to grow Siberian bunch tomatoes: with seeds in open ground and seedlings. In the first case, you have to wait longer for the harvest, so gardeners and gardeners use the second method.
Tomato seedlings are planted in open ground approximately 50 days after the seeds hit the ground. This must be taken into account when determining the sowing time in the container. In the middle zone regions this is approximately the second half of March, and in Siberia and other cold regions it is early to mid-April.
Ideally, plant seeds in individual peat cups. If this is not possible, you can use large plastic containers. In this case, after two true leaves appear, the seedlings will have to be pruned.
About two weeks before planting, the plants begin to harden off, increasing the time spent in the fresh air every day. Tomatoes are planted in open ground when the weather is consistently warm and the soil warms up to 10 °C.
In a greenhouse, bushes have to be tied up
Aftercare comes down to the following:
- Watering. Despite the fact that Siberian grape tomatoes require regular irrigation, you should not get too carried away with this, because constant dampness can cause the development of fungal diseases. To prevent this from happening, water the tomatoes as the top layer of soil dries. Ideally, do this in the early morning or evening after sunset.
- Weeding and loosening the soil. The soil is treated after each watering, and weeds are removed as they appear.
- Feeding. During the entire growing season, the Siberian bunch tomato is fed three times: at the stage of growing seedlings, during flowering and during the fruiting period. Nitrogen compounds are used as fertilizer for the first time, and potassium-phosphorus compounds (ideally superphosphates) are used for all the rest. After planting seedlings in open ground, fertilizing is applied along the leaf or at the root. It is better to do this in the evening, when the heat has subsided, or in cloudy weather.
- Bush formation. For normal development and fruiting of tomatoes, it is necessary to plant the plant. All shoots located below the first fruit cluster must be removed.
- Disease prevention.Organization of proper care of plantings, periodic inspection and removal of diseased plants, as well as preventive treatment with fungicidal preparations will help prevent the development of diseases common to representatives of this crop. To prevent the invasion of harmful insects, plants are treated with insecticides.
Pest and disease control
Despite the relative resistance to diseases, Siberian grape tomatoes can affect:
- Late blight. The main symptoms of the disease are yellowing and drying of leaves, the appearance of black spots on fruits. The cause of the disease in most cases is high humidity. The problem can be solved by treating the tomato plantings with Fitosporin or other fungicides.
If late blight is not treated, the disease will quickly spread to other plants.
- Black spot. The presence of the disease can be determined by watery black spots on the surface of fruits and leaves. Black spot cannot be treated, so to avoid infecting other plants, diseased bushes will have to be removed.
Tomatoes affected by black spot are unsuitable for use.
- Powdery mildew. The first sign of the disease is white spots on the surface of the leaves. You can get rid of the problem with the help of fungicides.
Copper sulfate will help cope with powdery mildew
The Siberian grape tomato can become a victim of harmful insects:
- Aphid. Small insects that feed on plant sap. To destroy pests, use insecticides or an aqueous solution of iodine, prepared at the rate of 30 drops per 10 liters of water.
Aphids are small insects that are difficult to see with the naked eye on tomato bushes.
- Whitefly.A small butterfly with white wings, which, like its larvae, is located on the underside of leaves and feeds on their juice. You can drive away uninvited guests from tomato bushes by treating them with insecticidal preparations.
A small butterfly can cause great damage to tomato plantings
- Colorado beetle. If you do not get rid of this striped pest, it can destroy all plantings in a short period of time. To combat the Colorado potato beetle, insecticidal preparations such as Actellik, Inta-Vir, etc. are used.
During the fruiting period, beetles will have to be collected manually.
After tomatoes bloom, insecticides should not be used.
Attention! Ants are often the culprit behind the appearance of aphids on tomatoes. Therefore, it doesn’t hurt to inspect the area for the presence of an anthill and try to get rid of it.
Conclusion
The Siberian bunch tomato is a high-yielding variety that, with minimal care, will provide a supply of ripe, juicy fruits. And good resistance to lower air temperatures allows residents of not only warm, but also cold regions of the country to grow them.
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