Tomatoes are a favorite vegetable of almost all people. Many gardeners with trepidation grow them on their site, so that there is plenty for the season, and prepare "cans" for the winter. In order to save seedlings on their own, it is procured, because it is much cheaper to buy not seedlings, but seeds. The Siberian miracle - the tomato that we will describe today, is supplied for sale at an affordable price by the Aelita agricultural firm. Many gardeners for many years trust this particular company. We offer to consider a tomato variety, talk about the features of planting and cultivation. We also get acquainted with the reviews of gardeners not only about the variety, but also about the seeds of the Aelita agricultural firm.
Tomato Siberian miracle: variety description
The bushes of this tomato need a garter, as they grow quickly and reach a height of 160 centimeters. Tomato Siberian miracle (reviews, photos, productivity can be found in this article) is as fruitful as tall. Bushes are indeterminate, standard. Fruiting cannot be called early, but also late. On average, one hundred days after planting seedlings, the first ripe tomatoes of the Siberian Miracle appear. Gardeners' reviews say that after the first fruits, fruiting can be accelerated, prolonged and increased if you collect immature tomatoes and lay them on the windowsill until they turn red. In this case, new ovaries will begin to appear faster on the bushes.
Not only in greenhouses, but also in open ground, Siberian miracle tomatoes can be grown. Gardeners' reviews confirm that the bushes feel great even without shelter, are not afraid of a sharp change in air temperature. Also, this variety is resistant to many diseases that affect tomatoes. He is less than all other varieties afraid of the attacks of aphids and other flying pests.
Fruit Description
Fans of precisely red varieties will like the Siberian miracle tomatoes. Reviews gardeners about ripe fruits are identical. They say that tomatoes are quite large, the average weight of one fruit is from 150 to 200 grams. The skin is bright red, smooth, fairly dense, not the same as raspberry varieties. But still it is well and easily eaten, protects the flesh from damage, and does not allow cracking.
The pulp of a tomato is dense, fleshy, not watery, but rather juicy. There are five to seven chambers with seeds. Seeds are not large. Tomatoes Siberian miracle are rather well stored. Reviews of tomato lovers are abundant and they say about the variety described that it can be easily transported over long distances. At the same time, it does not lose its presentation and form, even if the weather at the time of transportation is hot. They do not spoil, do not burst and do not rot, which perfectly protects the budget of a farmer carrying tomatoes for sale.
Method of use
The tomato variety Siberian Miracle, reviews of which can be found in this article, is very popular not only among amateur gardeners, but also on extensive farms. Of course, these tomatoes are ideal for fresh consumption. Salads are juicy, aromatic and tasty. Tomato sweet taste, with a subtle sourness, which gives it an additional charm.
But this grade is also great for conservation. The fruits are large, but of a very convenient elliptical shape; they are easily placed in a jar and removed from it. The dense peel will not allow cracking, and the moderately juicy pulp will not blur in the jar. Tomato pastes, mashed potatoes, lecho are also produced from the Siberian Miracle, they are added to salads from mixed vegetables, and juice is made. Ideal for preparing hot dishes. It can be used to make sauce, pasta, to saturate the taste of a vegetable side dish, such as stew. It should be noted that during conservation or heat treatment, the beneficial properties of the tomato are not lost. That is why tomatoes are so useful and should be harvested in order to replenish the body's vitamins in winter and spring, when there is still a long time for fresh fruits.
Breeding
Siberian miracle is a fairly young tomato variety. It is worthwhile to pay tribute to Russian agricultural experts, who brought this wonderful variety. Patriots of the country will enjoy this fact! In 2006, tomatoes were officially registered and began to spread throughout Russia. They immediately fell in love with amateur gardeners and industrial farmers.
For which regions is the variety suitable?
One name Siberian miracle can tell a lot. This is a fairly unpretentious variety to climatic conditions, and it can be grown throughout our vast country. But still there are several nuances. If you grow tomatoes in a greenhouse, then you can not think about the resistance of the bushes to unexpected cold snap and prolonged rain. If on the plot a bed is allocated only on open ground, then stock up on a portable greenhouse. It will need to be removed in the morning if the weather is warm and clear, and tomatoes should be covered in the evening or on rainy and cool days. If you live in the Rostov region, in the Krasnodar Territory, the Caucasus and other southern latitudes, then shelter is absolutely not required.
Productivity
If you planted seedlings and began to consistently forget to take care of it, weed and loosen the soil, then there can be no question of high productivity. If you are a responsible and caring gardener and take full care of the plants, then they will answer you the same. In gratitude for proper care and comfortable living, the Siberian miracle tomatoes will respond with a high yield. From one bush you can collect up to eight kilograms of ripe tomatoes, and from a square meter - up to fifteen.
Cooking seedlings
To grow tomatoes on your site, you can buy ready-made seedlings, but, as we have already said, it is much cheaper to grow them yourself. For this, the Siberian miracle tomato seeds (Aelita) are ideal for you. One package costs about fifteen rubles, and it contains up to forty seeds, while you can buy one bush of seedlings on average for thirty rubles. Agree, a profitable purchase?
So, in March we begin to prepare for the summer season. Recently, the pick-free method of growing has been increasingly practiced. This is a fairly easy process, it does not require a lot of time and effort to care. You will need special peat cups self-dissolving in the soil specifically for growing tomatoes. They are sold in specialized stores. But we are committed to saving, so we’ll take ordinary half-liter plastic cups so that we don’t have to transplant seedlings before planting in the garden, that is, dive. In each cup at the bottom, we make holes so that the roots can breathe freely, and put drainage on the bottom. You can buy soil in the store, or you can prepare it yourself. To do this, you need good black soil, river sand, humus, peat and ash. All components of the future soil are taken in equal proportions.
We fill the cups to the middle with this soil, and plant one seed to a depth of 2 centimeters. Before planting, it is recommended to “bathe” the seeds in a weak solution of manganese, and rinse the ventures with water. If desired, they are processed with a growth stimulator, but the Siberian miracle tomato (Aelita) sprouts excellently. Reviews gardeners are proof of this fact.
Seedling Care
So, you got half-filled cups of earth. Do not throw out the remains of soil, it will be useful to you. When the first signs of tomato sprouting appear, place them on a windowsill that is well-lit by the sun. Watering is moderate and only as necessary, when the topsoil is already dry (but not dry). The earth must be stably loosened so that the root system develops without problems, for this use a plastic or wooden stick with a sharp end. When the sprouts are already quite high and reach the top of the glass with the top leaf, add the soil that remains from the planting, filling the glass with 2/3 of it. In the future, you will need to add land almost to the brim as necessary, two to three weeks before planting seedlings on the bed, when it is already quite high. Such a sprinkling of land will not allow exposure of roots, will constantly bring new minerals and trace elements to plants.
Experienced gardeners recommend cutting a little bush, making three stems. They say this increases productivity.
Planting
At the age of seedlings from 60 to 65 days, it is time to plant it. The greenhouse or greenhouse, an open ground, where legumes, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots or onions grew last season, will be an ideal growth site for a Siberian miracle tomato. We plant bushes at a distance of 25-30 centimeters from each other, a little rake up the ground. Plants immediately need to be tied to the trellis, distributing the branches so that everyone has enough space and light, in the future we tie up as they grow. At the stage of ovary formation, the bushes need to be fed 2-3 times with fertilizers with a high content of phosphorus and potassium. Watering is necessary regular and only with warm water. Do not forget to loosen the soil, to rake plants as necessary, weed weeds.
Finally, I would like to wish you good luck in growing tomatoes and other crops. All a high and stable harvest!