Tomatoes grown in open ground always have a rich taste and dense flesh, which is exactly what you need for salads, sauces and winter preparations. But achieving a harvest in conditions of cold summers, frequent rains, or simply lack of time for care is not an easy task. Especially if the variety requires constant pinching, gartering and protection from late blight.
Especially for such cases, breeders have developed ultra-resistant determinate varieties that grow compactly, do not get sick and do not require complex care. One of the best is “Siberian early ripening”.
This tomato does not require pinching; the bush itself forms into a low, neat ball. It calmly tolerates cold snaps down to +8 °C, is not afraid of rain and is almost immune to late blight – the main enemy of tomatoes in the middle zone and the Urals.
The fruits ripen within 85–90 days after germination, even if the summer is cloudy. They are dense, bright red, with the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness, great for fresh salads and whole canning.
And the main thing is that it’s easy to care for: watering once every 3-4 days, mulching with straw or cardboard and that’s it. No garters, no daily inspections, no panicked splashes at the first drops of rain.
If you're tired of tomatoes that don't grow well, plant “Siberian early ripening.”
Question and answer:
Is it necessary to mulch?
Preferably. Mulch retains moisture, reduces weed growth and protects fruit from contact with the ground.
How are the fruits stored?
Up to 2-3 weeks in a cool place. They do not crack or wrinkle during transportation.
What to feed for a better tomato harvest?
One feeding with ash at the beginning of flowering is enough. Excess nitrogen will make the bush lush, but without fruit.
