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Tomatoes grown in all gardens and orchards. Everyone loves tomatoes for their taste. Everyone knows how to cook tomatoes. But probably not everyone knows about the benefits of tomatoes.
Useful properties of tomatoes
They contain a lot of vitamins - a well-known fact. Tomatoes contain lycopene, a very powerful antioxidant. Lycopene is absorbed much better if the tomatoes have been cooked; season fresh tomato salad with vegetable oil, then lycopene will be absorbed to the maximum. Tomatoes have a positive effect on the nervous system, as they contain serotonin, the “joy hormone” that will protect you from depression.
High iron content will protect the heart and blood vessels from diseases. Tomato skins and seeds improve intestinal motility. Those who are trying to lose weight should definitely have tomatoes in their diet.The love for tomatoes is well deserved, which has led to them becoming the most common and most grown vegetable in the world.
Advantages of varieties of Siberian selection
Every year, Siberian vegetable varieties are becoming increasingly popular among gardeners. Specially bred varieties for Siberia are distinguished by disease resistance, high yield and rapid ripening in conditions of short summers, sudden temperature changes, and little sunlight. Despite the fact that the tomato is a heat-loving crop, in the conditions of a sharply continental climate, gardeners in Siberia receive a decent harvest of tasty, aromatic fruits. Tomatoes of Siberian selection are suitable for the Urals and middle zone Russia, for areas of risky farming, where summer also does not indulge in an abundance of heat and sun.
The future harvest depends entirely on correctly selected seeds. Decide what requirements you will make for the future plant:
- Ripening time;
- Growing method;
- Taste qualities;
- Shape and height of the bush;
- Productivity.
So, you have selected future tomatoes according to your criteria and chosen the most productive tomato seeds of Siberian selection. Tomatoes from Siberian breeders are suitable for cultivation both in open and protected ground. Growing without protection is risky farming; the harvest depends too much on the whims of Mother Nature. In a greenhouse, you are guaranteed to get a harvest that is much more abundant than in open ground and faster by almost 3 weeks. And tomatoes at technical ripeness can be picked directly from the bush. It is unlikely that you will see ripe tomatoes standing in open ground. But it is at the beginning of summer that the body wants more vitamins.
Caring for the future harvest begins in the spring, even in winter, when the time comes to plant seeds for seedlings. Before planting, harden the seeds. Place the barely hatched seeds in the refrigerator for 12 hours, then remove and leave for a day at room temperature. So, repeat 2-3 times. Experienced gardeners claim that productivity increases by 30-40 percent. Tomato seedlings respond very positively to good lighting and warmth. Don't forget to turn the plants, so they won't stretch out and will be strong. How to care for tomato seedlings, watch the video:
In April - May, carry out the hardening process of young plants. Open the window and take the boxes with seedlings out onto the balcony during the day. When the plants reach a height of approximately 30 cm, they are ready to be transplanted into the greenhouse soil. Plant tall varieties and hybrids in a row or in a checkerboard pattern at a distance of 40–60 cm. Prepare the soil mixture in the greenhouse in advance. Tomatoes love sandy loam or light loamy soil.
Before planting, spill the holes with a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate.
Further care consists of regular watering and removal of shoots. Don't overdo it with watering. Otherwise, you will end up with watery tomatoes that won't taste good and will crack. Water once every 5 days. Removing stepchildren is the most important process for gardeners. It is best to remove side shoots that have not outgrown the size of 5 cm. Tie up the seedlings after 14 days.
Siberian seed producers
Agricultural companies of Siberia: “Sibiriada”, “Siberian Garden”, “Altai Seeds” have their own production, conduct breeding activities, provide basic information on varieties, and offer their customers the best tomato seeds of Siberian selection. Gardeners are guaranteed good results.
High yielding tomato varieties
Without a doubt, all gardeners want to get a rich harvest. pay attention to Siberian tomatoes selection:
Abakan pink
Suitable for greenhouses, type of fruiting – extended. Fruiting begins 115 days after emergence. Large tomatoes, up to 500 g, pink flesh. The shape of the tomato is very similar to the well-known variety Bull's heart. The pulp has a pleasant taste, more suitable for salads. The bush grows up to 2 m.
Nobleman
Refers to mid-season varieties, 110 – 120 days are required for fruit to appear. The tomatoes are tasty, aromatic, weighing up to 350g. Use in cooking: salads. Plant height 55 – 60 cm.
Pride of Siberia
An early-ripening, reliable variety; after planting the seedlings in a greenhouse, after 85 days you can pick the first tomatoes. The fruits are flat-round, bright red at technical maturity, unusually large, the first tomatoes weigh about 900 g, the next 600-700 g. Productivity: about 25 kg of tomato per 1 sq. m. Tomato juice, pasta and salads are made from the fruits. Reviews from gardeners about this variety are the most positive, they include: Pride of Siberia to the best tomato varieties.
a great warrior
Tall variety, requires a garter. Fruiting begins 110 days from the first shoots. The shape of the tomatoes is flat-round, weighing up to 500 g. Due to the size of the fruit, it is difficult to use in canning, but they are ideal for salads. Productivity: 19 kg per 1 sq. m.
Sensei
Gives an early harvest.The plant is compact up to 1.5 m in a greenhouse, slightly smaller in open ground. The fruits weigh about 400 g, heart-shaped. Fruiting almost until frost. The technical maturity of the fruit is determined by its crimson color. The pulp is pleasant to the taste, sugary, low in seeds.
King of the Giants
Mid-season, very large-fruited. Tomato weight 800 - 1000 g. At technical ripeness, deep red, pleasant sweetish taste, very fleshy. Culinary use: salads.
Alsou
A small plant that grows up to 80 cm in a greenhouse, breeders have experimentally determined that the yield reaches 9 kg per 1 sq. m. Tomatoes are large, fleshy, about 500 g.
Scarlet candles
Belongs to mid-season varieties, the shape of the fruit is oblong, cylindrical, cigar-shaped. The fruits weigh 100 - 120 g. They are not large, but there are a lot of them, the whole bush is strewn with tomatoes. Productivity 11, -12 kg per 1 sq. m. The dense skin prevents the tomatoes from cracking.
Chanterelle
Height is about 110 cm, tolerates temperature changes well, high-yielding variety, 9.1 kg per 1 sq.m. The fruits are small, their weight is 110 g. At technical ripeness, they are orange. Oblong shape. The skin does not crack during canning.
King of Siberia
According to gardeners, it is the best and most productive variety. The fruits weigh about 700 g, have a rich taste and density, do not crack, and are orange in color. The bush needs to be tied up, otherwise the branches will break off.
Golden domes
They give from 1 sq. m 10 - 13 kg of orange tomatoes. Mid-ripening, fruit weight 200 - 400 g, taste pleasant, sweetish. Unfortunately, Golden Domes are not stored for a long time and do not tolerate transportation well.
Malachite Box
A very unusual tomato of Siberian selection. It differs from other varieties in both color and taste.At technical maturity, the fruits become yellow with green stripes. Very tasty. Up to 200 g. When cut, it is soft green in color. According to reviews from gardeners, they are poorly transported, you need to get used to the variety, since it is not clear how to determine technical maturity.
Monastic meal
The variety has a bright orange color and can be compared to an orange. Tomato weight is 150 - 200 g, under favorable conditions up to 450 g. You can prepare sauces and salads. They are not suitable for canning, as the skin cracks and the tomato falls into pieces.
Demidov
Tomato weight 80 - 120 g, deep pink color when fully ripe, good taste, long shelf life. The plant is weakly branched, therefore does not require pinching. Productivity is high, the variety is very resistant to diseases, tomatoes set even under unfavorable natural conditions.
Grandma's secret
A variety that has very large fruits, their weight is up to 1 kg, the shape of the tomato is round, slightly flattened. The pulp is dense and juicy. It makes very successful tomato juice, paste, and ketchup. Salads have a rich tomato taste. Very few seeds. It is difficult to collect them for the future harvest. The plant itself is strong, powerful, tall.
Bull forehead
The variety is extremely unpretentious and resistant to temperature changes. Productivity is high: 17 – 18 kg per 1 sq. m. Tomatoes are large with dense pulp. More suitable for preparing fresh salads. Their weight is up to 400g.
Goose egg
A variety that actually resembles the shape of a goose egg. The pulp is very dense, does not spread, does not wrinkle, is covered with a thick skin, and is easy to remove. Fruit weight is 300 g. You can get 9 kg of tomatoes from 1 sq. m. Bushes in the greenhouse grow up to 2 m.
New products from Siberian breeders
pay attention to new varieties tomatoes of Siberian selection:
Stellate sturgeon
A variety more suitable for greenhouses. Plant height is 1.8 m. The fruits are large. Some gardeners manage to get weight up to 1 kg. Average weight is about 500 g. The tomatoes are dense, pleasant to the taste, and have few seeds. With such large sizes, canning is difficult.
Eagle beak
Unusual beak-shaped tomato. The first fruits weigh up to 800 g, subsequent ones up to 400 g. From 1 sq. m you can get 8 - 9 kg of tomatoes. The pulp is dense, the skin does not crack. The presentation of tomatoes does not suffer during transportation. They keep for a long time.
Siberian early ripening
Small height 35 - 95 cm. 120 days pass from the emergence of seedlings to the first fruits. 65 – 115 g – fruit weight, bright red color, the shape of the tomatoes is round, slightly flattened. The taste properties are excellent.
Siberian trump card
It is distinguished by stable fruiting, the height of the bush is 90 cm. Large tomatoes up to 700 g. At technical ripeness, deep pink color. Well stored, well transported.
St. Andrew's surprise
The tomatoes are very large, up to 900 g. Under ideal conditions, up to 1.5 kg. The pulp is juicy and has excellent taste. Tomatoes have an attractive appearance.
Greek F1
Refers to early ripening hybrids that are resistant to disease. The fruits are medium-sized, weighing 130 g. Pink in color. Universal application.
Chinese Disease Resistant
New variety. Fruits of bright red color 200 g. Excellent taste will satisfy even gourmets. The variety is resistant to all types of diseases that affect tomatoes.
Giant Novikova
The fruits at technical maturity have a dark pink color, an average size of 500 g, and can grow up to 1 kg. Excellent taste. It grows both in open ground and in greenhouses. In protected ground, real giants grow up to 2 m in height.Gardeners love this variety for its high yield and special sweetness of tomatoes.
Conclusion
Of course, this is not a complete list of the best varieties of tomatoes of Siberian selection. Siberian scientists are constantly adding to the range of tomatoes so that gardeners have a choice and can choose a plant for their climate zone. And, most importantly, get a rich harvest, which will be enough not only for fresh food, but also provide the family with provisions for the long winter.
