Tomato is an annual nightshade plant. For the first time they heard about it 400 years ago, and 200 years ago the vegetable was considered poisonous. The homeland of tomatoes is South America, they were grown by the Indians of Peru. And the word "tomato" comes from the phrase "large berry". Tomatoes are a very healthy and tasty culture rich in microelements.

Modern breeding produces many different varieties. In 2006, a new variety was registered - Pride of Siberia.

Tomato Pride of Siberia: characteristics and description of the variety

The hybrid was bred for cultivation in Siberia, the middle lane and northern regions. It is practically universal and has many advantages.

Tomato Pride of Siberia

  • Tomatoes are red, smooth, without spots, round or oval.
  • The fruits are large, heavy, about 800-900 grams.
  • The variety has a very high yield. About 6 kg. from the bush. From one bed you can get an average of 30 kg.
  • The fruits have a delicate pulp, pleasant taste, can be consumed both raw and in dishes, preserved.

Important! Because of the very large fruits, tomato bushes need a garter.

The advantages and disadvantages of tomatoes

Tomato Morozko: characteristics and description of the variety

The tomato variety Pride of Siberia has many more advantages than disadvantages. That is why it is very popular among gardeners, especially in Siberia and the northern regions.

Tomato Pride of Siberia is unpretentious in care

Benefits:

  • Cold hardiness (this variety can withstand cool weather).
  • Excellent taste and appearance of the fruit.
  • Excellent keeping quality. Tomatoes are stored for a long time without loss of marketability.
  • Plants are disease-resistant, not susceptible to disease.
  • Tomato Pride of Siberia is unpretentious in care.
  • High productivity.
  • Versatility of application.

Disadvantages:

  • Weak stems, so plants will break without binding.
  • Tomatoes are good for canning, but they will have to be cut, due to which they will lose their presentation.

Agrotechnics

Seeds must be sown for seedlings 45 days before planting in the ground. It is advisable to plant each seed immediately in a separate pot, otherwise you will have to dive them after a while (put them in cups).

Tomato seeds

Tomato Em Champion: characteristics and description of the variety

These tomatoes need a lot of phosphorus and potassium, therefore it is recommended to carry out feeding with these microelements several times. A lot of potassium and phosphorus are contained in mineral fertilizers. Bird droppings or manure will be an excellent top dressing. Top dressing is carried out with a solution of 1 glass of fertilizer per 10-liter bucket of water.

Note! The plant needs not only a garter, but also pinching of some shoots, otherwise it will be too difficult for it to hold a large number of such heavy fruits.

The plant requires abundant watering in heat and drought in the morning and evening with warm water, under the root. Reduce watering in cool or rainy weather. The main problem with plants is fruit cracking. To avoid this, you need to water the tomatoes only as the soil dries.

It is necessary to remove weeds in a timely manner, to loosen and huddle plants, to prevent the formation of a hard soil crust so that the earth "breathes".

Loosening the soil

Pests and diseases

Tomato Slot: characteristics and description of the variety

The pests that are most often found on the leaves of such tomatoes are wireworm and greenhouse whitefly. Special fertilizers are usually used against them: "Epin", "Confidor".

In general, tomatoes are disease-resistant, drought-resistant. Less susceptible to pest attacks.