The most popular tomatoes for Siberia
Tomatoes are planted for seedlings in the middle of winter, so you should decide on the choice of a variety in advance. Consider which tomatoes are the most popular for Siberia today, which are suitable for greenhouse cultivation, and which are permissible to plant uncovered.
The most popular tomatoes for Siberia
The best tomato seeds for cold Siberia were developed by domestic breeders, so we will not consider foreign hybrids.
Ultra-ripe tomatoes
Ultra-ripe hybrid tomatoes take 75-85 days to ripen. The cultivation of tomatoes in Siberia, especially ultra-early ripening, is fraught with a number of difficulties. Due to the peculiarities of the climate in spring and early summer in this region it is rather cold, so it is difficult to grow ultra-ripe tomatoes without covering. Almost all varieties are grown only in a greenhouse method.
Ultra-ripe
The ultra-ripe tomato was born thanks to the work of Siberian breeders - the hybrid was initially adapted to the climatic features of Siberia.
The hybrid is unpretentious in care. These undersized tomatoes do not need to be tied or pinched.
The plant, whose height varies from 40 to 60 cm, takes up little space in the garden. After ripening, the fruits, painted in a deep red color, weigh about 90 g. The weight of some specimens is 110-120 g. With proper care, one bush gives about 2 kg of fruit.
The advantage of ultra-early ripening tomatoes is their resistance to diseases of nightshade crops. The variety belongs to early ripening, so late blight does not have time to hit the plant.
These tomatoes for open ground in Siberia are ideal.
Far North
This cold-resistant variety is also permissible to grow in any way, but under the cover it will turn out to collect more crops. Growing a hybrid of the Far North outdoors is recommended only in western Siberia.
Standard (undersized, with a fairly thick stem) bushes 40 cm high do not need to be formed and tied up, which greatly simplifies care. After ripening, a multipurpose vegetable weighs an average of 70 g. In shape, it resembles an ellipse. One bush gives up to 3 kg of fruit per season. The taste of the Far North hybrid is mediocre. The advantages of a vegetable crop include resistance to rot and preservation of marketable qualities during transportation.
Early maturing hybrids
Early maturing hybrids ripen 90-95 days after germination. Siberian early ripening, Alsou, Gina, Raketa, Sweet bunch, Altai early and Siberian Express are the best varieties of early ripening tomatoes for Siberia. Let's consider the first two hybrids, as they are characterized by yield stability.
Siberian early maturing
The Siberian early ripening hybrid is appreciated for its excellent taste.Tomatoes are unusually fragrant and contain a large amount of dry matter. They make great sauces and juices.
A medium-sized bush needs to be formed into several stems. He also needs support. Red tomatoes, which have a flat-round shape, do not crack and weigh 70-110 g. One bush gives 2.2 kg of tomatoes during the fruiting period.
The hybrid is resistant to fungal diseases (spotting and mosaic), and is also appreciated for a long fruiting period. The keeping quality of the hybrid is distinguished separately: the fruits are stored in the cellar for about 55 days.
Alsou
These early ripe tomatoes in Siberia are grown under cover. The minimum height of a healthy plant is 80 cm, and the maximum is 150 cm. The trunk is rather weak - it needs support and pinching.
After ripening, sweet tomatoes weigh about 500 g. If you thin out the ovary, you can get a tomato weighing 0.9-1 kg. At the same time, the pulp of large-fruited tomatoes is fleshy. Alsou hybrid can be transported and stored for 5-6 weeks.
Alsou is a high-yielding hybrid variety. One bush during the fruiting period gives 2-3 kg of dense fruits. The advantages of the hybrid, in addition to its high yield, are large-fruited and disease resistance. Also, the fruits have excellent taste.
Medium early tomatoes
Siberian selection tomatoes tolerate cold well
Medium early tomatoes take 100 days to ripen. Unlike early-ripening tomato varieties for Siberia, mid-season tomatoes can be grown uncovered. This applies only to tomatoes of Siberian selection, adapted to the cold climatic conditions of Siberia.
Siberian surprise
The Siberian surprise is one of the best mid-early tomato varieties for Siberia. On a medium-sized bush, the maximum height of which is 1.2 m, the ovary forms in clusters. After ripening, the red fruits weigh about 0.15 kg. Outwardly, the tomatoes are medium-sized, similar to peppers. One fruit cluster contains up to 10 fruits. The yield indicators are as follows: 10 kg of dense tomatoes are harvested from the bush. This is one of the most productive hybrids.
The plant must be formed. The bushes show the maximum yield, in which only 2 stems are left.
This tomato can be grown outdoors. It is prized for its consistently high yield. The tomatoes in the fruit cluster ripen evenly. Most often they are canned or pickles are prepared.
Snowstorm
You can grow a Blizzard hybrid in a greenhouse or open field. These low-growing tomatoes (0.5-0.6 m) are distinguished by large fruit sizes, therefore it is recommended to install a support near each bush.
Fruits of a flat-round shape are bright red, each weighing 0.65-0.1 kg. The more the ovary is formed, the less the weight of each tomato. Sometimes the weight of the fruit reaches 200 g. The pulp is fleshy and watery, the taste is sour. 8-10 kg of fruits are harvested from 1 bush.
The advantages of the Blizzard hybrid include resistance to all diseases affecting tomatoes, versatility of use, high yield rates and keeping quality. The hybrid can be transported. At the same time, it retains its presentation.
Medium late tomatoes
Medium late tomatoes are ready 115 days after germination. The most popular mid-season tomato suitable for cultivation in Siberia is the Bull Heart hybrid.
Bull heart
These are large-fruited determinant tomatoes, which are famous for their high yields. They are suitable for growing in Siberia only in a greenhouse. Bovine heart is a tomato bred by Siberian breeders in many varieties, each of which is good in its own way. Consider the characteristics of a classic hybrid. The height of a spreading vegetable crop that needs support is on average 1.6 m. It needs to be formed.
The weight of pink sweet tomatoes, shaped like a rounded drop with a pointed nose, varies from 300 to 600 g. The largest fruits are located in the lower part of the bush.One bush gives about 10 kg of tomatoes per season.
The variety is prized for its aroma, sweet taste and yield.
The resistance of the Bovine Heart to tomato diseases is average, preventive treatment of plants is required.
Abakan pink
This variety is resistant to various diseases.
This salad hybrid should be planted under a plastic wrap. The cultivation of these tomatoes in Siberia is carried out in a greenhouse. Tall bushes are tied up and shaped. It is recommended to leave 2 shoots: with this form, the vegetable crop gives maximum fruit.
Very large fruits are sometimes formed on tall bushes. Their average weight is 300 g, however, half-kilogram specimens can often be seen on the stems. Despite this size, there is a small amount of seeds in the pulp of tomatoes. Up to 5 kg of fruits are harvested from one bush grown in a greenhouse in Siberia. This is not a high figure, but the Abakan pink tomato is valued for other characteristics.
The fruit has a great taste and pleasant aroma. Since Abakan pink tomatoes have fleshy flesh, they are used in fresh salads or eaten raw. They can also be used to make sauces or juices. The large size of tomatoes does not make it possible to use them for conservation.
The advantages of the hybrid include disease resistance and stable yield.
Late ripening tomatoes
Late-ripening tomatoes are harvested 130 days after germination. Since the summer in the cold regions of our country is short, and the autumn is cold, late-ripening varieties, like early ones, are advisable to grow under a cover. Consider late-ripening high-yield tomato varieties suitable for Siberia.
Sabelka
This tomato is intended for greenhouses. Ripe fruits resemble a miniature saber, which is reflected in the name of the vegetable crop. However, in addition to its unusual appearance, the hybrid has other advantages.
The shrub grows up to 1.8 m in height, which makes it difficult to grow in a greenhouse. It is best to use a trellis as a support. This garter method can save space, which is very important since greenhouses are rarely spacious. With proper care, ripe tomatoes weigh 200 g. The length of a red vegetable reaches 20 cm.
Yields depend on how the hybrid is grown. In greenhouse conditions, it bears fruit much better than in the open air. One bush per season gives about 3.5 kg of fragrant fruits. In the open field, the yield indicators are reduced by 1.5-2 times. Long fruits are consumed mostly raw. Note that when preserved, they do not lose their taste.
The advantages of the hybrid are good taste and aroma, immunity to tomato diseases. The pulp is dense in consistency, which makes it possible to transport Sabelka tomatoes. During transportation, they retain their presentation.
The finish
Considering the best late-ripening Siberian tomato varieties, one cannot ignore the Finish hybrid. It is appreciated for its high yields and low maintenance requirements.
Like many of the best varieties of tomatoes grown in Siberia, this hybrid is undersized. This is convenient for greenhouse cultivation, and in regions with cold climates, you should choose it. The height of a low-growing tomato bush for cultivation in Siberia varies from 55 to 75 cm. There is no need for pinching. According to the recommendations, the bushes can also not be tied up.
Ripe fruits are orange rather than red. Their weight rarely exceeds 0.1 kg. With the greenhouse method of growing, the yield of the Finish hybrid is 3.5 kg. If grown outdoors, it turns out to collect about 2 kg from 1 bush.
Round-shaped tomatoes are appreciated for their excellent taste. They are juicy and aromatic, most often used to prepare fresh salads. The hybrid is resistant to verticillium.Resistance to other diseases affecting nightshade crops is average.
Giraffe
The giraffe is an indeterminate hybrid, which means it needs to be shaped and tied up. Two-meter bushes are recommended to be formed into one stem. This will allow you to achieve better yields.
After ripening, the round fruits are colored yellow-orange. Their weight varies from 50 to 100 g. The taste of tomatoes is mediocre. The main advantage of the Giraffe hybrid is keeping quality. It is stored in the cellar for several months.
We reviewed the best varieties of tomatoes for Siberia, grown in a greenhouse and open field, but every year new hybrids appear, which are an improved version of the existing ones. It is not worth stopping from year to year on time-tested tomatoes or planting only new hybrids. In order not to be left without a crop, part of the site should be planted with time-tested plants, and a few beds should be left to conduct experiments and determine the best varieties of vegetable crops.
New varieties of tomatoes of Siberian selection are considered promising today:
- Eagle's beak;
- Naughty man;
- Olesya.
Conclusion
We have considered not all Siberian tomato varieties, but only the most popular ones. It is impossible to determine the best tomato varieties for Siberia. This is due to the fact that each summer resident sets himself different tasks: one seeks to get an early harvest, and for the other, the taste of the vegetable is important. Some grow vegetables for sale, so keeping quality and transportability are important for them. The purpose of tomatoes is also taken into account: some varieties are suitable for making pickles, while others are best consumed fresh.
For growing in cold regions, Siberian tomatoes are best suited. If there is a stationary greenhouse on the site, you should choose Siberian-selected tomatoes for greenhouses. If it is not possible to install a greenhouse, it is advisable to plant the seeds of Siberian selection tomatoes intended for growing exclusively in open ground: they are frost-resistant and resistant to temperature extremes.