Ready for the harsh northern conditions - tomato "Glacier" f1: characteristic and description of the variety

For all gardeners living in the central regions of Russia and its more northern parts, there is good news: there is a very good variety that can be grown in the open ground until the very autumn.

It is called "Glacier". In addition to resistance to low temperatures, these tomatoes have a high yield.

Fruits of the "Glacier" variety are ideal for whole-canning. But in fresh form they are very good and will serve as an excellent addition to the table. Juices and purees are also obtained at the highest level.

Description of the Glacier variety

Tomatoes "Glacier" - this is an early variety, from the moment you planted the seedlings until the fruits are fully ripe, 85-95 days will pass. The plant is semi-determinant, stem type. Read also about indeterminate and determinant varieties in our articles.

Brings an equally good harvest both in unprotected soil and in greenhouses. Plant height 110-130 cm. It has a complex disease resistance.

Tomatoes after full ripening bright red color. The shape is rounded, slightly flattened. Fruits of medium size, weighing 100-150 grams, tomatoes of the first harvest can reach 200-350 grams. The number of chambers is 3-4, the dry matter content is about 5%. Collected fruits can be stored for a long time and tolerate transportation.

You can compare the weight of fruits of this variety with others in the table below:

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Country of breeding and where it is better to grow?

The "Glacier" was bred in Russia by specialists from Siberia, especially for the harsh northern conditions in 1999, received state registration as a variety for open ground and greenhouses in 2000. Almost immediately gained recognition among amateurs and farmers due to its varietal qualities.

In unprotected soil, this variety grows equally well, both in the southern regions and in the middle lane.. In more northern areas it is necessary to cover with a film. In areas of the far north is grown in heated greenhouses.

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Yield

This is a very productive variety. Under suitable conditions, 8 kg can be collected from each bush. With a recommended planting density of 4 plants per 1 square meter, up to 32 kg of crop per meter is produced. This is certainly a very good result of the yield, and almost a record for the average grade.

You can compare this indicator with other varieties in the table below:

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the main positive qualities of the variety "Glacier" note:

• very good taste;
• early ripeness;
• immunity to greenhouse diseases of tomatoes;
• tolerance to low temperatures.

Among the shortcomings should be allocated capriciousness to the composition of the soil and demands for additional feeding, especially at the stage of plant development.

Features of growing

The main feature of tomato variety "Glacier" is its resistance to low temperatures. Also, many note the high immunity to disease and high taste of the fruit.

The trunk of the bush must be tied up, and the branches strengthened with the help of props, this will save the plant from breaking off the branches. It is necessary to form in two or three stems, in the open ground, usually in three. It responds very well to complex feeding at all stages of growth.

As for fertilizers for tomatoes, then on our website you will find detailed information on this topic:

• Organic, mineral, phosphoric.
• For seedlings, when picking, foliar.
• Ready and TOP best.
• Yeast, ammonia, boric acid, iodine, hydrogen peroxide, ash.

As mentioned above, the variety is sensitive to the composition of the soil. In order not to be mistaken in cultivation, you can familiarize yourself with useful articles about what types of soil for tomatoes exist, how to properly prepare the land for planting, what distinguishes the soil for seedlings and for adult plants in the greenhouse.

Diseases and pests

"Glacier" has a very high resistance to fungal diseases. In rare cases, root rot may be affected.. They combat this disease by loosening the soil, reducing watering and mulching.

You should also be wary of diseases associated with improper care. To avoid these troubles, it is necessary to observe the mode of watering and regularly loosen the soil. Airing measures will also be effective if the plant is in a greenhouse.

If you are interested in what diseases most often threaten planting of tomatoes, read all about: Alternaria, Fusarium, Verticilliasis, late blight and measures of protection against it.

Of the harmful insects may be exposed to melon gum and thrips, against them successfully used the drug "Bison". In the southern regions, the Colorado potato beetle can harm this species, and the Prestige tool is successfully used against it.

Also in open ground exposed garden scoop. With this pest struggling to remove weeds, on which it can actively develop. Also use the tool "Bison".

We also bring to your attention articles on how and why fungicides and insecticides are used in the garden.

What are growth stimulants for and are there varieties that do not have late blight?

As follows from a brief review, this is a fairly easy-to-care grade. Even a gardener with no experience can cope with its cultivation. Good luck and a rich harvest.

Further you will find links to tomatoes with different ripening terms:

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