Tomato Siberian Apple: reviews on yield, characteristics and description of the variety, photo of seeds Siberian Garden

There are special requirements for tomato varieties for the difficult northern climate. Plants must be as tolerant of temperature changes as possible and resistant to frost. The Siberian apple is ideal for Siberia, the Urals, and the Far East.

Height	Landing location	Ripening time	Fruit color	Fruit size	Origin	Fruit shape
Tall	Greenhouse, Open ground	Mid-season	Reds	Average	Hybrid	Round

Description of the variety

Fruit:

Round in shape, with smooth skin;
Unripe fruits are light green in color; fully ripe ones have a pearly pink color;
With dense, fleshy, juicy pulp;
The number of seed chambers is from 4 to 6;
Average dry matter content;
The average weight reaches 140 grams, but the weight of some fruits can be 200 grams.

Description of the variety:

Bushes:

Indeterminate, non-standard plant;
It reaches a height of up to 2.5 meters, but generally varies from 1.5 to 1.8 meters;
The leaves are large, dissected, green in color;
The inflorescence is simple;
The stalks generally lack articulations.

Advantages of cultivation and disadvantages of the variety

The Siberian Apple tomato is a young variety, but it is already loved by gardeners and summer residents. The hybrid is resistant to weather changes and requires virtually no maintenance. Tomatoes can be picked at the stage of technical maturity, which allows you to extend their shelf life. Main advantages:

high productivity;
good taste;
increased immunity to pests and diseases;
ease of care;
long-term storage.

The only drawback of the variety is the need to constantly form and tie up tall bushes. Agronomic practices will allow you to get large, juicy fruits. To prevent the plant from wasting energy on growing branches and dense foliage, the bushes are pinched. The remaining stems are mounted on trellises up to 2.5 m high. Therefore, the greenhouse must be high.

Growing tomatoes

To get a bountiful harvest, it is advisable to use the seedling method for growing the Siberian Apple tomato.

How to prepare seeds?

Preparation of seed material:

Pre-sowing seed calibration is necessary. Planting material is immersed in a salty solution (1 teaspoon of table salt per glass of water) for 10 minutes. Next they wait for the result. Seeds that float will not produce a good harvest and should be thrown away;
Selected high-quality seeds are soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 15-20 minutes. Afterwards, rinse thoroughly in clean water;
Also, planting material is treated with a growth stimulator.

Sowing seed material

Recommendations for sowing seeds for seedlings:

Planting material is sown in late March-early April;
You can use purchased soil for sowing, or prepare it yourself. To do this, mix garden or turf soil with humus. Wood ash is added to this soil mixture at the rate of one tablespoon of ash per bucket of soil;

A self-prepared soil mixture must be calcined in the oven to destroy the microorganisms in it.

Planting material is sown in the ground to a depth of 2 to 3 cm;
The planted seeds are watered with warm water from a spray bottle and covered with transparent material (film);
The containers are placed in a warm room with a temperature not lower than +22 degrees;
The process of shoot germination takes from 3 to 5 days, after this period the film is removed;
To prevent the seedlings from being pulled out, it is worth lowering the temperature to +15 degrees and placing the containers on a windowsill with good lighting;
After the formation of one or two true leaves, the seedlings are transplanted into separate pots;
During the entire growth period, two or three feedings are carried out using complex fertilizers. Water only with a spray bottle, with warm water, as the soil layer dries;
Approximately 7-10 days before the date of intended transplantation, the seedlings begin to harden.

Rules for planting seedlings

How to properly plant seedlings in a permanent place:

Upon reaching the age of 55-70 days, the seedlings can be planted. However, after the threat of return frosts has passed;
It is best to grow tomato crops in fertile, light soils;
Planting holes are filled with superphosphate or wood ash;
When transplanting, the interval between tomato seedlings should be 70 cm, the row spacing should be at least 30-40 cm.

Features of cultivation

In the central zone of the Russian Federation, Siberian apple tomatoes are recommended to be grown in film greenhouses, and in the southern regions they grow well in open ground. The main feature of this type of tomato is that they produce the greatest yield when the bush is formed into two stems. This variety is characterized by a simple inflorescence, and the stalks usually do not have articulation.

Planting the seeds of these tomatoes for seedlings usually occurs in late March or early April. They need to be deepened into the ground by 2-3 centimeters. Before sowing, the seeds should be treated with potassium permanganate and washed with warm water. When one or two true leaves appear on the seedlings, it is necessary to pick them. Throughout the entire period of seedling growth, it needs to be fed two or three times with complex fertilizer.

About a week before planting, seedlings need to be hardened off. Seedlings are planted in open ground at the age of 55-70 days, when the threat of frost disappears. In the Non-Chernozem Zone, seedlings should be planted in open ground between June 5 and June 10 .

Seedlings can be planted in temporary film shelters from May 15 to May 20. When planting, the distance between plants should be 70 centimeters, and between rows - 30-40 centimeters. These tomatoes will feel best in fertile, not heavy soils.

Plants require staking and shaping. Siberian apple tomatoes must be watered regularly with warm water. During the growing season, plants should be fertilized 2-3 times with complex water-soluble mineral fertilizer.

Read on our website: how to get a high yield of tomatoes in open ground? How to grow delicious tomatoes in a greenhouse in winter? What are the subtleties of agricultural technology for early varieties?

Bush care

Instructions for proper care of tomato crops:

Water either at the root or using a drip irrigation system. In hot weather, watering is carried out once every 5-7 days, but only if there is mulched soil. Otherwise, more frequent watering is necessary;
If the plant grows in greenhouse conditions, the greenhouse must be regularly ventilated. This will avoid the formation of condensation on the ceiling, as well as high humidity in the room, which provokes the occurrence of fungal diseases;
10 days after transplanting the seedlings into the ground, the plantings are fed. To prepare the solution, mullein is mixed with water in a ratio of 1:10. Bird droppings can be a substitute for mullein. The use of ready-made mixtures, for example, “Gumi Plus”, “Gumisol” and others, is quite effective. It is necessary to feed simultaneously with watering. During the season, two or three feedings are carried out;
Two weeks after planting, the soil is mulched using any organic material. The mulch layer should be at least 5 cm;

Mulched soil will retain moisture for a long time and also reduce the number of weedings.

The bush is formed mainly into 1-2 stems, removing all excess shoots;
Also, tomato bushes must be tied to supports or trellises.

Characteristics of the apple series

Among the tomatoes that have gained popularity among vegetable growers is the Apple tomato and its varieties. The versatile fruits have a pleasant taste and can be stored for a long time.

Anyone who planted Apple Tomato notes the average early ripening period, the universal purpose of the product. Tomato Apples on the snow belongs to the determinant type.

On a bush 60 cm high, up to 35 fruits weighing 50 g ripen. Up to 3 kg of tomatoes are harvested from the plant, which are distinguished by their uniform color and long shelf life. Medium-sized tomatoes have a height of up to 1 m. These include Malinovka Apple, with raspberry-colored fruits.

The yield per bush reaches 5 kg. The Apple Spas variety is resistant to diseases of nightshade crops. The fruits are universally used and can be transported over distances.

Reviews about the variety from those who planted

Despite its “young age,” the tomato variety “Siberian Apple” regularly replenishes its army of fans among gardeners, both experienced and beginners. Many positive characteristics make it possible to grow tomatoes not only in personal plots, but also in farms. Due to their good keeping quality and transportability, tomatoes can be grown for sale.

The tomato variety “Siberian Apple” is definitely worth planting in your garden plot. If you follow basic care recommendations, the tomato crop will delight you with an abundant harvest of tasty and healthy fruits.

Advantages of the variety

due to their high growth, they perfectly save space in the greenhouse;
excellent harvests;
versatility of fruit use;
resistance to most diseases;
It is convenient to form a plant - you should leave one stem and cut off all the stepsons.

Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Siberian Apple, reviews, photos

Mid-season, indeterminate (with unlimited growth), productive tomato variety. Recommended for growing in the middle zone in greenhouses, and in the southern regions in open ground. The period from germination to the beginning of ripening is on average 115 days.

The height of the bush is 1.5-1.8 meters; it requires tying to a support and pinching. The greatest yield was obtained when the plant was formed into 2 stems.

Basic qualities of fruits

The fruits are round, dense, smooth, pearl pink in color at maturity, weighing up to 200 grams, excellent taste. These tomatoes are fleshy, sugary when broken, and retain their commercial quality for a long time on the plant and during storage. Suitable for fresh consumption, canning, making juices and sauces.

photo author Lyudmila Golubeva

The photo shows tomato seedlings Siberian apple.

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If you grew Siberian Apple tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruits like under your climatic conditions? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of this tomato in your opinion. If possible, attach a photo of these tomatoes to your comment. Thank you!

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Storage Features

To preserve fresh and tasty vegetables for a long time, you should follow some conditions for proper collection and storage:

fruits must be collected without waiting for a significant drop in temperature;
It is better to collect tomatoes during the daytime, in order to avoid the appearance of dew on the fruits;
Tomatoes for storage must be brown or green in size appropriate for the variety;
Fruits must be stored in wooden boxes, placing them neatly with the stalk facing up;
The room for storing tomatoes should be dark, with an air temperature of no more than 12C.

Advice! To prevent the growth of various bacteria on the surface of the fruit, it is recommended to lightly wipe the tomatoes with a cloth soaked in alcohol.