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In regions with short summers and cool climates, it is not easy to get a good harvest of tomatoes. The Siberian selection of the Northern Baby is bred specifically for growing in the northern regions. Resistant to low temperatures of northern regions, various diseases, early maturing. Differs in high productivity and tasty fruits.
Characteristics and description of the tomato variety Northern baby
Tomato Northern baby in all respects is universal for planting in open ground. The plant is resistant to cold, unpretentious when growing.
Northern Baby Seeds
Features of the variety:
- Sprawling bush, undersized, up to 50cm, does not require garter and pinching.
- The leaf is green, medium-sized, of an ordinary shape.
- The inflorescence is of a simple type.
- The fruits are small, round, smooth. The color of ripe tomatoes is red. The minimum weight is 45g, the maximum is 60g.
The ripening period is 85-95 days. The fruits reach maturity evenly. Productivity is high: up to 1 kg of tomatoes are harvested from the bush. Tomatoes do not crack, have an aesthetic appearance and excellent taste. Saturated with vitamins, trace elements, not allergens. Suitable for fresh salads and pickling.
Advantages of the Northern Baby variety
The plant is unpretentious, so it is convenient to grow such a variety:
- The trunk is formed by itself, there is no need for pinning.
- Does not require abundant watering.
- Rapid maturation.
- High productivity.
- It tolerates low temperatures well, does not suffer from a lack of light.
- Doesn't require a lot of landing space.
- Resistant to infectious diseases.
- The fruits are stored for a long time without losing their taste.
- Does not deteriorate for a long time during transportation.
This complex of properties explains the popularity of the variety.
Sowing and planting seedlings
Quality seed is purchased at gardening stores. When buying, you should pay attention to the product certificate, expiration date. In the future, the seeds are easy to collect yourself.
The ideal time for sowing is the end of March. The seeds are soaked before sowing. There are many effective ways: on cotton pads; toilet paper; napkins; foam sponges. The seeds are germinated at room temperature for 3 days.
Important: it is necessary to monitor the humidity, air the planting material daily.
After the sprouts appear, the seeds are planted in prepared containers with a ready-made soil substrate: 5 kg of compost, 3.5 kg of peat, 1.5 kg of sawdust, 250 g of wood ash. The soil should be watered, treated from bacteria and fungi, the acidity should be neutral. Containers with seedlings are installed in a warm and bright place.
Intense taste and color
The seedlings are not watered for the first week, further watering as needed, while moisture should not get on the plant. After watering, be sure to loosen the soil.
Important: for the seedlings to be strong and healthy, it is necessary to observe the temperature and light conditions.
When the second leaf appears, the sprouts are seated in separate 0.5 liter containers. A depression is made in the soil substrate, into which the seedling is carefully moved. It needs to be watered with water with the addition of rooting agent. You can fertilize with complex fertilizers. Before planting in open ground, it is recommended to treat the seedlings with fungicides.
Landing in the ground
The soil should be loose, moist, treated from bacteria and fungi. If necessary, add fertilizer (if the soil is poor).
Planting tomatoes in open ground
Plants are transplanted into ready-made holes, sprinkled with earth, watered. Mulching is recommended to develop a strong root system, maintain soil moisture and prevent weeds.
Tomato Northern Baby is a versatile tomato variety with excellent properties. If you follow the simple rules of planting, applying fertilizers, watering, it will delight you with a bountiful harvest and tasty fruits.
