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Not all varieties of vegetables, fruits and berries are suitable for cold regions of the country due to climatic conditions. One of these special developments was the Far North tomato. Its main feature is that it belongs to cold-resistant varieties that can easily and without consequences tolerate low air temperatures and at the same time produce an excellent harvest.
Basic Description
The description of the Far North tomato includes its main characteristic - its early ripening appearance. The bush itself is low-growing, reaching no more than 50 centimeters in height. In terms of splendor, the bush is very compact, standard. The leaves of the plant are medium in size. The dimensions of this type allow you to plant a larger number of bushes on a small plot of land.
Reviews of the Far North tomato show that this variety grows well and ripens not only in “special” regions of the country, but also where the summer is cool and rainy. Even with a minimal amount of sun and exposure to rays, the fruits ripen quickly without affecting the taste.
The time interval from the emergence of seedlings to the first fruits is approximately 90 days. Ripening begins from late July to mid-August. During this short period of time, there is almost complete yield of the fruits, which ripen in a few days.
Taking into account the fact that this type of tomato was developed for cultivation in the Northern regions, the bushes are distinguished by a strong trunk, with a small number of leaves and simple inflorescences.
This variety has increased resistance to the most common diseases.
This type of tomato was included in the State Register in 2007 as an achievement of the Biokhimik agricultural enterprise.
Fruit
Far North tomatoes have small, rounded fruits. Their skin is smooth and dark red in color. The pulp is of medium density, due to which there is a lot of juice in one tomato and they are easy to process. The average weight of one fruit is 50-70 grams.
Reviews about Far North tomatoes say that their fruits are versatile. They are well suited for both preparing fresh salads and preserving food for the winter. The sweetish taste of these tomatoes will be an excellent basis for freshly squeezed juice.
Under the worst weather conditions, the first ripened tomatoes on the bushes will appear in early August.
Reviews and photos about the yield of the Far North tomato indicate that a fairly large number of seeds ripen on small bushes of this species. Moreover, those who have already planted this variety note a high level of seed germination from one pack.
Despite the juiciness of the fruits, when cut they do not release much juice. That is why tomatoes of this variety are well suited for decorating a holiday table and for use in cutting vegetables. Thanks to their rich taste, they make excellent tomato juice, both fresh and canned.
Advantages
Characteristics and description of the Far North tomato variety, it is not for nothing that this species is considered suitable for cultivation in harsh climatic conditions. The main advantage is that the root system of these plants has increased resistance to blossom end as well as root rot. The problem of root rot in plants is most common in the Northern regions of Russia due to high humidity and minimal heat, when water from the soil simply does not have time to evaporate.
The second, no less important advantage of this type is the early ripening of fruits. Thanks to the accelerated ripening process, the Far North tomato variety simply avoids encountering plant diseases such as late blight. Early ripening of fruits does not affect their taste in any way.
Well, the most important, distinctive feature of this variety is the resistance of the planted seedlings to cold and low air temperatures. However, in the first 2 weeks immediately after planting in the ground, the seedlings should be insulated by covering them with film.
The first buds appear on the seedlings about a month after it has sprouted. That is why there is accelerated growth and maturation of this variety.
Despite the small size of the bush, the number of fruits on it is quite large.
It should be especially noted that due to the small size of the fruit, the bush does not need to be tied up, since the strength of the trunk can easily withstand the emerging load in the form of ripening fruits.
Due to the structural features of the fruit: strong peel and dense pulp, this variety tolerates transportation well even after full ripening. Tomatoes do not wrinkle or crack during transportation.
How to grow properly
Like other types of tomatoes, this variety is grown by seedlings. The seeds are placed in seedling boxes and remain there until the seedlings germinate and the stem is completely strengthened.
Seeds should not be planted deep in the box. They only need to be lightly sprinkled with soil on top. Next, they must be kept in a room where the air temperature does not fall below +16 degrees.
After at least 2 pairs of leaves appear on the seedlings, they must be planted in separate pots with a diameter of at least 10 centimeters.
Experts recommend planting tomato seedlings of this type at a distance of 40 centimeters from each other. On average, it turns out that in an area of 1 square meter you can plant up to 8 bushes.
To maintain the resistance of this species to diseases and excessive moisture, experts recommend feeding the seedlings with a fertilizer with a mineral component, which is dominated by substances such as potassium and phosphorus, about a week before planting in open ground.
Those who have already planted the Far North tomato share reviews and photos from which it is clear that this variety germinates and ripens well not only in open ground, but also in a greenhouse. It can even be planted in a bucket at home, of course, if we are talking about 1-2 bushes.
Bush care
No special care is required for this tomato bushes after planting.Moreover, even a standard garter is not necessary. After all, the plant itself stops stretching upward after the 6th inflorescence is formed on it. After planting the seedlings in the beds, pinching is not required.
Despite the fact that all care for bushes of this variety comes down to regular watering, it has its own characteristics. It must be fed after planting in the ground at least once before the fruit appears.
Particular attention should be paid to watering. It is best to water the bushes with settled water and after sunset. If you regularly mulch the soil around the roots, you can significantly reduce water costs for irrigation.
Interesting information about the variety
Agronomists note that another unique feature of tomatoes of this variety is that they do not necessarily need to be germinated. In the middle zone, already in April, after the snow has melted, you can plant them in open ground with seeds, and cover each of them with an ordinary glass jar, thus organizing a greenhouse effect and providing the seeds with warm temperatures.
It is important to note that this variety ripens en masse. That is why by mid-August almost all the fruits are already ripening. From one bush you can harvest about 1 kilogram of tomatoes, neat in shape and medium in size.
Due to the simplicity of growing and replanting the plant, as well as minimal requirements for subsequent care, this tomato variety is an excellent option for those who are planting tomatoes for the first time or have recently started gardening.By planting the Far North variety of tomatoes, it is possible to reduce the time and effort required to grow bushes and at the same time get good yields.
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