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The Zimarevsky giant tomato is a large-fruited variety of Siberian selection. Tomatoes are adapted to cold conditions and can tolerate sudden temperature fluctuations. A tall plant needs special care. Tomatoes are watered, fed, tied to a support.
Botanical description
Description of the tomato variety Zimarevsky giant:
- mid-early maturation;
- height up to 2 m;
- flat-round shape of the fruit;
- 5-6 tomatoes ripen in bunches;
- average weight 300 g, maximum – 600 g;
- stable yield.
The seeds are sold by the company Siberian Garden. The variety is characterized by stable fruiting regardless of climatic conditions. Based on photos, reviews and yield, the Zimarevsky giant tomato is suitable for protected soil.
From 1 sq. m harvest about 10 kg of fruit. With regular care, the yield increases to 15 kg. The fruits are used fresh, processed into paste, juice, adjika and other homemade preparations.
Tomatoes are harvested at the stage of technical maturity and kept at room temperature. Due to the large size and juicy pulp, the shelf life of the fruit is limited.
Planting seeds
Zimarevsky giant tomatoes are grown in seedlings.Seeds are placed in containers filled with soil. Seed germination occurs under a certain microclimate. The strengthened plants are transferred to the garden bed.
Preparatory stage
A substrate is prepared for planting tomato seeds. It is obtained by mixing equal amounts of garden soil and compost. It is allowed to use ready-made soil mixture intended for growing tomatoes.
Before planting tomatoes, it is recommended to disinfect the soil to prevent the spread of diseases and insects. The soil is left until spring at sub-zero temperatures in the refrigerator or on the balcony. Another option is to steam the soil using a water bath.
Tomato seeds are placed in a Fitosporin solution for 30 minutes for 24 hours. Then the planting material is kept for 40 minutes in a growth stimulator solution.
Work order
Planting begins in February or March. In cold climates, seeds are planted at the end of February, in the middle zone - in the first ten days of March. In the southern regions, the landing dates can be postponed to the beginning of April.
The sequence of planting tomato seeds of the Zimarevsky giant variety:
- Containers 10-12 cm high are filled with prepared soil.
- The soil is moistened with warm water.
- Furrows 1 cm deep are made on the surface of the earth.
- Seeds are planted in 1.5 cm increments and covered with soil.
- Cover the containers with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place.
Germination of tomato seeds takes 5-10 days. The film is turned over periodically to ensure oxygen supply. When sprouts appear on the surface, they are provided with good lighting.
Conditions for seedlings
Tomato seedlings Zimarevsky giant provide a certain microclimate:
- temperature during the day – from 18 to 22 °C, at night – not lower than 16 °C;
- regular addition of moisture;
- lighting for 12-13 hours.
Tomatoes are kept on the windowsill. In case of insufficient natural light, special devices are installed. Fluorescent or phytolamps are mounted at a height of 30 cm from the plants.
The soil in the boxes should not dry out. When the tomatoes grow, their stems are hilled to form a strong root system.
After the development of 1-2 leaves, the tomatoes are planted in separate containers. The most powerful plant is left in peat cups.
2 weeks before transplanting into the ground, the tomatoes are taken out onto the balcony or loggia for 2-3 hours. This period is successively increased. Plants adapt to natural conditions, which helps them better tolerate planting in the garden.
Landing in the ground
Zimarevsky giant tomatoes are transplanted to a permanent place in May - June. First you need to wait for the air and ground to warm up.
Tomatoes are transferred to prepared beds in a greenhouse or in the open air. The area should be illuminated by the sun.
The soil begins to be prepared in the fall. When digging, add 5 buckets of humus per 1 square meter to the soil. m, as well as 25 g of superphosphate and potassium sulfate.
After peppers, potatoes and eggplants, the Zimarevsky giant variety is not planted. Replanting tomatoes is possible after 3 years.
After the snow melts, loosen the soil. Before planting, prepare planting holes. A gap of 40 cm is left between the tomatoes. When arranged in a checkerboard pattern, crowding is prevented and plant care is simplified.
The tomatoes are transferred to the pits along with a lump of earth or a peat cup. The soil under the plants is compacted and watered abundantly.
Variety care
For full development, the Zimarevsky giant variety requires regular care. Plants are watered and fed. Tomato bushes are formed to produce large fruits.
The tomato variety Zimarevsky giant is resistant to Fusarium wilt. To protect against diseases and pest attacks, they follow agricultural practices, ventilate the greenhouse, and eliminate excess shoots. For preventive purposes, plantings are treated with biological products. Folk remedies include spraying with garlic infusions and saline solutions.
Watering
Tomatoes are watered depending on weather conditions. Excess moisture negatively affects the development of tomatoes and provokes the spread of diseases. When the soil dries out, plants shed their ovaries, their leaves and stems die.
After planting, regular watering of tomatoes begins 7-10 days later. Before the formation of inflorescences, 3 liters of warm water are poured under each bush every 3 days. When flowering, plants require up to 5 liters of water, but watering is reduced to once a week.
After watering, loosen the soil and weed weeds. The greenhouse is ventilated to prevent humidity from rising.
Feeding
Scheme for feeding tomatoes of the Zimarevsky giant variety:
- before flowering begins;
- during the formation of buds;
- at the beginning of fruiting;
- with mass formation of fruits.
Slurry is suitable for the first treatment. The fertilizer contains nitrogen, which helps tomatoes increase the number of shoots. Nitrogen substances are used in the early stages of tomato development.
Then the tomatoes are treated with solutions based on potassium sulfate and superphosphate. For 10 liters of water, 20 g of each substance is required. The solution is applied at the root, do not allow it to get on the leaves. A gap of 2 weeks is maintained between treatments.
Minerals can be replaced with organic matter. A day before watering, add 3 cups of wood ash to 10 liters of water. Water the tomatoes with infusion. Wood ash is also incorporated into the soil during loosening.
Shaping and tying
According to the description of the variety, the Zimarevsky giant tomato belongs to tall plants. As they develop, the tomatoes are tied to a support. A wooden peg or thin pipe is driven in next to each bush. The bushes are tied at the top.
It is convenient to tie tomatoes to a trellis. Between the supports, 3 rows of wire are stretched, to which the bushes are tied.
The variety needs pinching. A tomato bush is formed into 2 stems. Excess stepsons are removed manually every week.
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Conclusion
Zimarevsky giant tomatoes are valued for their unpretentiousness, large fruits and good taste. The variety is adapted to extreme growing conditions. Tomatoes are grown from seeds that are planted at home. The fruits are used for daily diet and processing. Caring for tomatoes includes watering, adding mineral or organic substances.
Certainly. What do the growing conditions have to do with it? If a tomato has a potato-type leaf... then it will not become ordinary over time. It's just a re-sort. It’s a pity that such a reputable and beloved agricultural company doesn’t keep track of what they pour into the bags?
Hello. My tomato seedlings, Zimorevsky giant, have the first true leaves like the potato tomato variety. Is this correct? In this article the photo shows ordinary leaves.Did they put the wrong thing in both bags? please tell me. I bought the seeds in an online store. Thank you
Hello Svetlana!
In fact, in our article we have posted a photo of Zimarevsky giant tomato seedlings. However, I myself, as an avid gardener, and many of our readers note one feature. Seeds of the same variety from different companies may differ slightly. That is, the main varietal characteristics (height, fruit weight, yield, growing rules) are the same. But during cultivation, minor differences may occur. For example, the shape of a tomato is slightly changed or the shade of ripe fruit is slightly different. The reason is not at all due to low-quality seeds. All seed material on the territory of Russia undergoes a mandatory zoning procedure. Some manufacturing companies may use different methods for obtaining seeds of a particular variety. Therefore, alas, you will be able to assess whether you have purchased Zimarevsky giant tomato seeds only when the fruits are ripening. Therefore, in principle, such a distinctive feature as the first cotyledon leaves should not be taken as determining whether a tomato belongs to a particular variety. We wish you high harvests!
Hello! This year I also sowed the seeds of the Zimareevsky giant for the first time. And the leaves, not cotyledons, but real ones - potato type. Most likely, a re-grade! The leaf shape is unlikely to change depending on the growing conditions.