And for residents of the northern regions have their own varieties of tomatoes. And they are no worse than the south. But, as a rule, they are characterized by frost resistance and good immunity. Usually it is a large-fruited species. Today we present you an interesting and quite new hybrid - "Domes of Siberia".
Further in the article you will find a detailed description of the variety, its characteristics, you can get acquainted with the peculiarities of cultivation and learn about resistance to the most common diseases of the nightshade.
Tomatoes Domes of Siberia: variety description
This hybrid species was bred in Russia by scientists from Siberia especially for harsh conditions. Received state registration in 2012. Since then, it is popular with gardeners who live far from the warmest regions of Russia and grow tomatoes in greenhouses.
The plant is short, about 60-80 cm. According to the type of bush, it refers to the stem, deterministic types. Recommended for growing in greenhouses and film shelters. Resistant to harmful insects and most diseases..
From the time the seedlings are planted to the first fruits, 90-95 days pass, that is, this is an early type of tomato. It has a very high yield, it is one of its many positive properties. With proper care and planting scheme 4-5 bushes per square meter. m can collect up to 15-17 kg of excellent fruits.
Among the main features is to highlight its resistance to temperature extremes and especially to low temperatures. Also worth noting the taste of tomatoes.
Specifications
Mature fruits are red and round. By weight, they are quite small in comparison with other representatives of the Siberian varieties, only 200-250 grams. The number of chambers 4-5, the dry matter content of about 5-6%. Fruits tolerate storage and do not lose their commodity properties during long-term transportation.
The fruits of this type are very tasty fresh. They also make a wonderful juice, thanks to the optimal combination of sugars and acids. Fruits that are smaller are ideal for making homemade preparations for the winter.
The main positive qualities of the "Domes of Siberia" include:
- early maturity of the crop;
- resistance to low temperatures;
- low susceptibility to lack of lighting;
- high yield;
- disease resistance.
Among the main drawbacks they note that this variety is not very suitable for cultivation in other regions.
Features of growing
These tomatoes do not tolerate heat very well, since they were created for conditions in Siberia. Therefore, their cultivation in the southern regions will be very problematic and will bring a lot of trouble, but the result will not please. The most suitable conditions for it will be the areas of South Siberia or the middle belt, but not the hot south.
Despite the fact that it is a short-growing shrub, its branches need a garter due to the fact that the fruit is still quite heavy.
This hybrid responds very well to complex fertilizers.. In the growth stage, the branches are cut, forming 2-3 stems with a garter and stitchling up to the first hand.
Diseases and pests
Since the plant is greenhouse, then the pests and diseases are all mainly those that are characteristic of greenhouses.
Among the worst pests, the greenhouse whitefly is worth noting; they are fighting with it with the help of Konfidor. This type of tomato may also be subject to the invasion of cotton aphids. You can get rid of it with the help of the Bison tool.
Of the disease may be exposed to brown or dry spot. To prevent this disease, it is not necessary to overfill the bushes and try to observe the temperature regime up to 25-28 degrees. If the disease has affected your planting, you should use drugs containing copper.
Conclusion
If you follow very simple rules of care, tomato "Domes of Siberia" will not bring much trouble. It is resistant to diseases and changes in the weather, and this is very important, especially if a newcomer has taken over. All great harvests!
