When choosing a new variety of tomatoes, it is worth collecting as much information as possible. It is important to know whether the climate and soil are suitable for the variety, whether it will have time to form fruits, taking into account the length of the seasons. For example, Amber tomato is an excellent choice for growing in Siberia and the Urals.

Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Amber

The variety was bred by Siberian breeders. Ultra-early ripening, determinant, standard. Suitable for growing in greenhouses, indoor or outdoor.

Amber tomatoes are great for pickling, fresh salads, stuffing, freezing or drying, as well as for tomato juice. They are well preserved and transported.

Description of the tomato variety Amber

The variety is characterized by the following features:

  • Cold resistant. Withstands slight frosts (up to -1), although some leaves may freeze. Fruits are tied, even if flowering falls on a cold snap.
  • The yield is high. From one square. meter you can get about 5 kg.
  • The fruits ripen for 80-100 days, therefore, the variety belongs to ultra-early ripening.
  • Abundant flowering. Brushes are formed above 5-6 leaves, and then through the leaf or two in a row. The flowers are self-pollinated, cold-resistant.
  • Determinant, standard bush, stops growing by itself, without cutting the top.
  • Branching is active and abundant, forms a wide low bush up to 60 cm tall.
  • The fruit stem is juicy and thick. The leaves are medium in size, bright green in color.
  • The tomato is yellow, often amber in color, with thin skin. Diameter - 5-6 cm, spherical shape, weight about 70 g. Fruit is juicy and sweet.
  • The variety is resistant to macrosporiosis and late blight, and also easily tolerates adverse weather conditions.

Note! There is a variety with a similar name - Amber tomato, the characteristic and description of the variety differs from Amber, you should not confuse them.

Growing technology

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There are no specific features in planting and caring for this variety. Basic Rules:

  • It is desirable to plant the variety on seedlings, but planting in open ground is also possible. In the first case, you need to sow in March - early April, in the second - at the end of May. The seeds are buried 1 cm, watered abundantly, covered with glass or film.
  • Diving - you can do without this procedure, but still, after the appearance of two true leaves, it is recommended to plant the bushes one or two in separate pots.
  • Landing in open ground in May-June. First, you need to harden the seedlings, taking them out every day for a week to fresh air. The planting pattern should be 60 by 70 cm, and the soil should be light, slightly acidic, moist.
  • Standard varieties are not pinned and usually do not need a garter. They themselves grow into a formed bush.
  • For prevention, it is recommended to periodically treat the plants with soapy water, inspect for pests and signs of disease, and spud.
  • Watering is needed timely, with warm water, only in the early morning or late evening.
  • Fertilizer should be applied 3-4 times per season. The first - when planting in the ground, the second - when the first flowers appear, and the third - when the ovary appears. Fourth - as needed.

Characteristics of the tomato variety Amber

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

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The advantages of this variety can be considered versatility, short stature, productivity, ease of care. In comparison with indeterminate varieties, the bushes are more compact, abundantly flowering.

Note!These tomatoes are distinguished by their bright color and excellent taste.

The fruits are well stored and transported, and are also suitable for all types of harvesting for the winter.

Disadvantages - relatively short fruiting period. Determinant varieties bear fruit until the very frost, and Amber - only once a season for 3-4 weeks. The size of the fruits is small, which is also a disadvantage for some.

The Amber variety is perfect even for inexperienced gardeners. Its advantages completely cover the disadvantages.