Dome-type tomatoes have an unconventional appearance for a tomato: they have a dome-shaped shape rather than the usual round one. One of these types is the Ob domes.
This is an early ripening hybrid with a high fruiting rate and good disease resistance. But his main merit is his ability to adapt and survive in harsh Siberian conditions, without requiring special attention or careful care. The variety is rightfully considered the best discovery of Russian selective science.
Characteristics and description of the variety
Developed by Siberian agrotechnical breeders. Recommended for cultivation in open ground and in greenhouse conditions .
Determinate bush, height no more than 60 cm . In a greenhouse it reaches up to 70 cm.
An early-ripening hybrid, 95-100 days pass from the moment of sowing the seeds until the fruits fully ripen .
The productivity is high, up to 5 kg of vegetables are harvested from 1 bush , provided that 5-6 seedlings are planted per 1 square meter. m.
Requires obligatory garter , even with small stature and obligatory moderate stepsoning.
Resistant to most typical diseases of the nightshade family . Well adapted to unfavorable climatic conditions.
The fruits are medium in size, weight from 200 g to 260 g. The color is bright red or raspberry pink. The shape is dome-shaped, similar in appearance to a persimmon. The peel is dense. The taste is sweet. Ripe vegetables contain a large amount of vitamins. When ripe, they are not prone to cracking.
Universal in use . Suitable for canning, pickling, marinade and tomato products. An excellent base for salads, first and second courses.
Ripe vegetables are subject to long-term storage and tolerate long-term transportation well without loss of appearance and taste.
Tomato Ob domes
Description and characteristics of the Ob Domes F1 tomato, reviews, photos
Mid-early, productive, low-growing, determinate tomato hybrid.
Recommended for growing in open ground and under film covers. The height of the bush is up to 50 cm. It requires tying the plant to a support and partial pinching.
Basic qualities of fruits
The fruits are dome-shaped, pink in color at maturity, weighing 150-250 grams, fleshy, medium density. They don't crack. These tomatoes are more suitable for salads and making juices and sauces.
The hybrid is resistant to major tomato diseases.
Features of growing tomato Ob domes, planting and care
We recommend sowing the seeds of this tomato for seedlings 55-60 days before the intended planting in the ground. Seedlings dive at the stage of two true leaves. Scheme for planting seedlings in soil 50 x 40 cm.
It is recommended to plant tomatoes in open ground when the threat of return spring frosts has passed. If low temperatures are still expected after transplantation, place arcs over the plantings and cover the plants with agrofibre or film.
Further care for tomatoes consists of timely watering, fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizer, pinching and preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests.
When planting tomatoes, we recommend adding 0.5 cups of ash, 1 tablespoon each of superphosphate and potassium sulfate, as well as 1 tbsp. spoon of fish meal.
This is a tomato for a guaranteed harvest.
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If you have grown Ob Dome tomatoes, please leave feedback about them in the comments. Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of this tomato in your opinion, evaluate its taste. If possible, attach to the comment a photo of the entire bush as a whole or individual fruits that you grew. Thank you!
Your reviews of the Ob Domes tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this tomato objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.
How to grow seedlings
Sowing of seeds is carried out 50-55 days before planting seedlings in the ground .
To accelerate germination, seeds are treated with a growth stimulant.
The soil mixture is prepared in advance from garden soil, washed river sand, ash and peat. Then the prepared mixture is laid out in containers.
You can plant both in a common wooden box and in individual containers : peat or seedling pots, plastic cups.
The seed is placed in grooves 1 cm deep . Level the soil on top, moisten it with a spray bottle and cover the containers with glass or film.
Before emergence, the optimal temperature is considered to be +23-25 degrees . Until germination, the seeds are kept in a dark room.
After the first shoots appear, the covering material is removed and the containers are moved to a lighted place, on the windowsill . If there is not enough light, fluorescent lamps are used as additional lighting.
Young bushes respond well to feeding . As soon as the first shoots appear, complex fertilizers are applied to the soil. As the surface layer of soil dries, the seedlings are watered with warm water.
When 2 true leaves appear, pick . If the seeds are sown in a common box, then the sprouts are planted in separate containers. Picking helps select stronger plants and promotes the development of the root system.
2 weeks before transplanting into open ground, the seedlings are hardened . The hardening procedure involves staying outside for several hours during the daytime. At the same time, the temperature is reduced to 13 degrees in the room where the seedlings are brought in overnight. The time spent outside gradually increases to 24 hours.
Open ground tomatoes in Siberia
Tomato Obskie domes yield and characteristics description with photo
Bush care
Seeds for seedlings should be sown in the second half of March. To speed up germination and general health of future plants, you can soak the seed in the growth stimulator "Epin" for 12 hours. Picking at the stage of 2 true leaves, immediately after abundant watering. 10-14 days before planting, you need to start taking the seedlings out into fresh air every day for a short period of time for hardening.
At the age of 60-65 days, grown plants can be transplanted into the OG. Garter to the supports - 2-3 days after this. Planting scheme: up to 3 plants per 1 m2. To achieve the best results, bushes need to be formed into 2-3 stems (the remaining stepsons must be removed in a timely manner, not allowing them to grow more than 10 cm).
Care comes down to regular watering under the roots with pre-settled warm water, fertilizing once every 15 days (solutions of complex mineral fertilizers can be used), loosening the surface layer after watering and rain, and weeding.
The main rules of agricultural technology when growing “Domes of Siberia”:
- Once a week, plants need abundant watering to a depth of 30 cm. Watering should be done early in the morning or late evening, avoiding water getting behind the surface parts of the tomatoes. Irrigation of the soil is especially important in the first week after planting, when active flowering occurs;
Fertilizing is carried out every 10 days, alternating organic fertilizers (mullein infusion, manure solution) and mineral complexes.
- Despite the relative short stature, “Domes of Siberia” need to be tied to a trellis or greenhouse frame. Otherwise, the stems of the plant cannot withstand the heavy weight of the fruit and fall to the ground, which leads to the spread of fungal infections;
- The soil must be loosened regularly to prevent the formation of an earthen crust. It is also important to promptly weed out weeds, the presence of which not only reduces productivity, but can also cause late blight;
- The bushes are formed into 2-3 stems, spreading up to the first cluster.
Description of the tomato variety “Domes of Siberia”
Ob domes are a low plant, the height of which at its maximum can reach 60 centimeters. Due to these dimensions, processing the bush ceases to be any difficulty. If you practice growing Ob domes in a greenhouse, you can get a bush up to 70 centimeters high.
This variety, as the description on the packaging states, belongs to hybrids with a fairly early ripening period. The period from the moment of sowing seeds for seedlings to harvesting the first ripened fruits is no more than 100 days. An exception may be situations when the summer is very cold and the amount of sunlight is less than usual.
The most optimal result can be obtained if you grow Ob domes in 3 to 5 stems. Since the mass of fruits is quite large, the plant needs staking even if it is small in height. According to the advice of experienced vegetable growers, stepsons should be removed, but it is not recommended to do this above the ovary of the first cluster.
Due to the fact that the size of such a tomato is small, up to 6 bushes can “fit” on one square meter. If tomatoes are grown in open beds, up to 5 kilograms of selected Obskie Dome tomatoes can be obtained from one plant. If the bushes grow in a greenhouse, we can talk about even greater yields - up to 6 kilograms per specimen.
The mid-early hybrid variety is determinant. Shows resistance to most diseases that affect plants of the nightshade family. Tomato is grown by experienced summer residents everywhere, since it has gained the reputation of a variety that gives a guaranteed harvest.
The plant is not tall, but additional height can be obtained through stepsons: it is recommended to grow Ob domes into several stems, the number of which can reach up to five.
The optimal temperature at which maximum germination of Ob dome seeds is stated is 23 – 25 °C. The variety reacts very sensitively to watering and fertilizing. The application of complex fertilizers is a good support for the Obskie Domes tomato.
In order for the seeds to germinate as quickly as possible, they are first placed in growth stimulants, which have a beneficial effect on the germination and health of the seeds.
“Domes of Siberia” refers to early ripening varieties. The ripening period is 95 days from the moment of emergence.
The determinate bush does not grow higher than 60-80 cm, while the plant itself is quite powerful and spreading.
Tomatoes grow large, despite rapid ripening. The average weight of one copy ranges from 200-250 grams. The fruits have an excellent presentation due to their regular round shape with a characteristic “spout”, smooth skin with slightly pronounced ribbing and bright red color.
Other fruit features:
- Fleshy pulp with a low dry matter content - up to 6%;
- Excellent keeping quality;
- Transportability over long distances.
Fruit characteristics
Thanks to its excellent taste, combining sweetness with a slight sourness, “Domes of Siberia” is most often consumed fresh. Small fruits are ideal for canning for the winter; large tomatoes are processed into tomato juice.
Tomato fruits of the Obskie Domes variety are medium in size. Their weight ranges from 200 to 260 grams. Color - bright red or raspberry pink. The pulp of this variety of tomatoes is fleshy, sweet, and the skin is very dense. The fruits are perfect for canning, preparing preparations in the form of sauces and pastes, and become an excellent basis for salads and first courses.
Pros and cons of the variety
The Ob Domes tomato has many advantages:
- small plant height, which greatly simplifies processing;
- resistance to climatic conditions, which can be quite harsh;
- versatility of fruit use - pickling, canning, salad preparations, fresh consumption;
- ability to tolerate long-term transportation well;
- high yield: up to 6 kilograms of tomatoes per square meter of greenhouse and up to 5 kilograms when grown in open ground.
How to grow tomatoes
After 50–55 days, the seedlings are transplanted into open beds . If possible, the tomato bed is located in a sunny place, protected from the wind.
Reference! The best predecessors for tomatoes are carrots, greens, cabbage, and legumes. After them, the earth is filled with nutrients necessary for the growth and development of tomatoes.
Planting pattern: 50 cm – distance between plants; 40 cm – row spacing .
For 1 sq. m place up to 6 bushes , since the plants are compact and low-growing.
A week after transplantation, the tomatoes are watered and fed with organic or mineral fertilizers . An infusion of mullein is suitable as an organic substance; it is used in a dilution of 1:15 so as not to burn the root system.
Tomato loves abundant watering, once every 7-10 days..
After watering, the soil is loosened, hilled up and weeds with roots are removed . Mulching helps keep the beds moist longer.
Reference! The variety is watered with warm, settled water heated in the sun.
The culture needs obligatory garter .
They are often tied to several stakes at once, since the branches are hung with fruits. To do this, when transplanting seedlings, several wooden stakes or metal rods are installed next to each bush. Sometimes they are tied to tensioned ropes. Stepchildren are removed only up to the first hand . The maximum fruiting rate is observed when the plant forms several stems. In open ground the crop is grown in 4-5 stems, in a greenhouse it is formed in 3-4 stems.
Feed twice during the entire growing season . Organic or complex mineral fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is fed during mass flowering. During ripening, fertilizing is carried out, consisting of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. This technique improves the taste of tomatoes, making them sweeter and more aromatic. While the fruit is pouring, stop watering and loosening the soil.
Reference! The Urals are considered the best region for growing tomatoes. Ob Domes.
Diseases and pests
Despite the resistance to various diseases embedded in the genes, the tomato sometimes turns out to be powerless against infections and pests . Sometimes, even with proper and timely care, summer residents complain about crops being damaged by one or another disease, blaming low-quality seeds, stupid sellers and, in general, the whole world, in which there are only Colorado potato beetles, mole crickets and various molds. But this is the law of Nature, natural selection, which forces pests to adapt even to the strongest organisms in order to survive themselves.
Powdery mildew affects crops in a greenhouse . The leaves become covered with a white coating, wither and fall off. The following drugs help to cope with it: “Quadris”, “Topaz” and sodium humate (1 g per 1 liter of water).
Anthracnose is a fungal disease . Leaves and fruits suffer. The foliage withers, falls, vegetables become covered with brown spots. Drugs will help in the fight against it: “Oxychom” or copper sulfate.
It must be said that
the main cause of fungal diseases is high humidity .
Therefore, it is important to prevent the beds from becoming waterlogged, much less moisture stagnating in them. It is more difficult in rainy summers when moisture control is impossible. A dangerous pest of tomatoes is the gnawing cutworm . This butterfly itself is not dangerous, but its caterpillars feed on plants and fruits. To prevent egg laying, the crop is treated with wormwood infusion with the addition of ash and liquid soap.
The Colorado potato beetle and slugs eat the leaves and actively reproduce . The larvae and insects themselves are collected by hand. To prevent slugs, tobacco is sprinkled around the plants. They are also good at the smell of beer, so they set up traps for slugs by pouring a little beer into them.
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Features of planting and growing
Ob Dome tomatoes (reviews confirm its short stature) should be grown in seedlings. It is necessary to start sowing 45-55 days before planting the seedlings in the garden, approximately from the middle to the end of March.
Preparing for sowing
For sowing tomatoes, you should select shallow containers or containers. Bowls or boxes with a height of up to 10 cm are suitable, but it is important to drill holes in them to drain excess moisture. But you can purchase special seedling boxes. The container should be washed in advance with laundry soap.
You need to purchase a universal soil designed for growing tomato seedlings. You can make the substrate yourself by mixing peat, humus and turf soil in equal parts. The resulting mixture can harbor pathogens and pests.
And so that they do not infect the seedlings, they will need to be disinfected in any way:
- Spread the mixture over the surface of the baking sheet. The layer thickness should not exceed 5 cm. Pour hot water over the mixture and place in the oven, preheated to +90 °C. Process for 30-45 minutes.
- Line a sieve (colander) with gauze or a piece of cloth, and put soil into it. Place the substrate on a bucket of boiling water and cover with a lid. Stirring occasionally, warm the soil for 1.5 hours.
- Stir potassium permanganate in clean water until the crystals are completely dissolved, using 3 g per 10 liters. Thoroughly pour the resulting liquid onto the soil.
Treatment kills not only insect larvae and pathogens, but also beneficial microflora. To restore the necessary bacteria after cooling, it is advisable to pour the mixture with biofungicides (Trichodermin, Alirin B, Fitosporin-M). Before sowing seeds in the treated substrate, you need to wait 2-3 weeks.
Hybrid seeds are usually treated by manufacturers against diseases and pests. And they do not need to be soaked in a solution of fungicides or insecticides. But you can speed up their germination with the help of growth stimulants (“Zircon”, “Epina”, “Amulets”). To do this, it is necessary to soak the seeds in a solution of preparations for 6-8 hours, maintaining the temperature of the liquid within +18...+20 °C. After soaking, the seeds should be sown within 24 hours, otherwise they will spoil.
How to sow tomatoes
The algorithm for sowing tomatoes is simple and consists of the following steps:
- Lay out the bottom of the planting container with a layer of expanded clay, sand, or crushed polystyrene foam with a thickness of 1-1.5 cm.
- Fill the container with substrate, not reaching the edge by 2-3 cm.
- Level the soil and make depressions in it with a height of 1.5-2 cm. And maintain an interval of 2-3 cm between them.
- Sow the grains into holes one at a time and cover them with soil. Moisten the surface of the substrate with warm, settled water using a fine spray bottle.
- Cover the planting with glass or transparent film and send it to a place with a temperature of +23…+25 °C.
When the first shoots emerge, approximately 5-8 days later, move the planting closer to the light. But it is important to avoid direct sunlight on the plants. During the day, room temperature should be maintained near the seedlings. At night, it is advisable to reduce it to +16...+18 °C, then the seedlings will grow healthier and stronger.
Seedling care
Seedlings require regular but moderate watering, which should be done as the top layer of soil dries. In the process, only settled and filtered water with a temperature of +22…+25 °C should be used. It is also necessary to provide the seedlings with 15-18 hours of daylight. To do this, it is advisable to turn on the phytolamp in the morning, evening and in cloudy weather.
10-12 days after the seedlings appear, you need to plant the plants in small containers or plastic glasses with a volume of 0.5 liters. Peat pots are ideal. In ordinary glasses you need to make holes to drain excess moisture. The containers should be filled with a substrate with the same composition as for sowing tomatoes. And also the mixture is required in advance if it is prepared at home.
7 days after picking, it is advisable to pollinate the seedlings with wood ash. Organic matter will prevent the development of blackleg and nourish the seedlings with the necessary elements. 10-14 days after picking, it is worth fertilizing the seedlings with a weak solution of mineral complexes. It is better to use the drugs “Kristallon”, “Master NPK - 17.6.18”, “Krepysh”. They should be applied at the root, being careful not to get the solutions on the stems and leaves. Feeding should be repeated after another 10 days.
Before planting seedlings in open ground, seedlings should be hardened off. To do this, 14 days before the event, the plants will need to be exposed to air for 15-30 minutes, then for 1-2 hours, increasing the duration of such sessions daily. But it is better to keep them in a shaded place, away from drafts and direct sunlight. In bad weather, plants should be left indoors, but to continue hardening, a window or window should be opened.
Soil and planting algorithm
It is worth planting tomatoes on a hill, choosing illuminated places for them on the eastern or southern side of the site. Some partial shade will do, but the crop will take longer to ripen. When choosing a location, it is important to follow the rules of crop rotation. And you need to grow tomatoes where zucchini, cabbage, corn, and legumes used to grow. And they are contraindicated in places where potatoes, eggplants, and peppers grew. When planting in such areas, the risk of infection by diseases and pests increases.
Tomatoes develop better on loose, fertile soil with good moisture permeability and air permeability. Black soil or loam with a neutral reaction is ideal for them.
You need to prepare the area for tomatoes according to the following scheme:
- In the fall, plow the soil and apply to each square. m 10 liters of humus, 50 g of superphosphate and 100 g of wood ash. It is better not to level the soil, but to leave it lying in large clods. During the winter, snow will accumulate in them, which, after thawing, will improve the structure of the earth.
- In early spring, plow the area again. You can additionally add ammonium sulfate (25 g per 1 sq. m). If the soil is dense and heavy, then it should be loosened using compost or low-lying soil.
- To improve the structure of the soil during the spring, it is worth digging it up 2-3 times.
Planting tomato seedlings in the garden should be carried out according to the following algorithm:
- Dig planting holes with dimensions of 20*20 cm. Maintain a distance of 40 cm between them, and leave an interval of 60-70 cm between rows.
- Carefully remove the seedlings from the planting containers along with the soil, being careful not to damage the roots of the plants. You will be forgiven for doing this if you water the tomatoes generously 10-12 hours before the event.
- Place the seedlings in holes and cover them with soil, deepening the stems of the seedlings to the first leaves. Lightly compact the surface of the soil and pour plenty of warm water, using at least 5 liters of water for each plant.
It is better to cover the bed with agrofibre or transparent film. These materials will prevent the seedlings from freezing if the temperature suddenly drops. When warm weather sets in and the seedlings take root in a new place, the shelter can be removed.
Trimming
Obskie dome tomatoes are determinate, low-growing varieties. And they don't have to be cut. But judging by reviews from gardeners and manufacturers, it is better to remove excess shoots, leaving no more than 5 pieces. It is also necessary to cut out excess leaves to improve air exchange near the bushes.
It is also necessary to tie the shoots of the crop to the supports. Otherwise, they will break off from a strong wind or a mass of fruit. The branches should be tied with garden twine, being careful not to crush them. You cannot use wire for this, as it strongly pinches the shoots and causes them to rot.
Care
Hybrid Ob Domes requires regular but moderate watering. During flowering, it should be carried out once every 5-7 days, using 4-5 liters of water for each bush. During the ripening of tomatoes, it is better to reduce watering to a minimum to prevent cracking of the fruit.
It is advisable to arrange drip irrigation for planting irrigation. If this is not possible, then it is better to carry out the procedure in the evening, using water heated in the sun. And it is important to pour it at the root, without getting on the green part of the plants. To increase productivity, the crop needs to be fertilized several times a season.
Optimal scheme:
- 10-14 days after planting;
- during the formation of buds;
- with mass ripening of fruits.
At the beginning of the growing season, it is worth using a solution of slurry or green fertilizer. During fruit ripening, it is better to apply phosphorus-potassium preparations, or an infusion of wood ash. Plants should be fed in the evening and after abundant watering.
Additionally, it is necessary to carry out the following agrotechnical measures:
- Loosening. The procedure must be carried out after each watering or precipitation. This will prevent compaction of the soil surface. During loosening, it is necessary to weed out weeds, as they are carriers of pathogens and pests.
- Mulching. During the procedure, the surface of the bed is sprinkled with a layer of sawdust, peat or straw. Organic matter retains moisture at the roots, prevents weeds from appearing and prevents the soil from compacting. Mulch also adds beneficial elements to the soil. But organic matter is washed away with rain and watering, and the layer should be renewed regularly.
- Hilling. To activate the growth of lateral roots and increase productivity, tomato bushes should be periodically hilled. And it is advisable to hold this event 2-3 times during the summer.
Diseases and pests
Obskie dome tomatoes, reviews of which confirm its productivity, can be affected by the following diseases and pests:
Diseases and pests | Symptoms | How to treat |
Anthracnose | A fungal disease transmitted through contaminated planting material and soil. When affected, the stems and leaves of the plant rot, starting from the lower ones. The disease also spreads to fruits. | Anthracnose cannot be treated, and to prevent it it is necessary to follow the rules of crop rotation and provide the crop with careful care. Also, the planting should not be allowed to thicken by removing excess leaves and shoots. |
Powdery mildew | The disease is transmitted by pests and weeds. Progresses at high humidity and low temperature. It can be recognized by a white coating, reminiscent of dust or flour in structure. Gradually, the lesions increase in size and merge, interfering with photosynthesis, which leads to the death of foliage and stems. | At the initial stages, you can treat the seedlings with garlic infusion, potassium permanganate or a weak solution of vitriol. If the disease is advanced, then you will need to spray the bushes with Topaz, Skor or Previkur. |
Colorado beetles | Large insects that can be recognized by their characteristic black and brown color. The beetles and larvae feed on leaves, stems and even fruit and can cause major crop loss. | In a small area, it is enough to collect pests by hand and crush the bushes with wood ash, or spray them with tobacco solution. If the colony of pests is numerous, then it is advisable to use insecticides “Aktara”, “Fitoverm”, “Colorado”. |
Gnawing cutworms | Small butterflies of a dirty gray color, resembling a moth in appearance. Their caterpillars feed on leaves, buds and fruits. | When pests are detected, it is important to thoroughly loosen the soil under the bushes. The bushes should be sprayed with Strela. |
Slugs | Shell-free mollusks that attack plants at night and feed on the stems, fruits, and leaves of tomatoes. They leave characteristic white sticky marks. | To make it difficult for shellfish to move, crushed eggshells and wood ash should be scattered around the perimeter of the site. You can also use the Fitoverm insecticide. |
Prevention, which consists of the following measures, will help prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests:
- compliance with crop rotation rules;
- periodically dusting the bushes with wood ash;
- spraying the beds with fungicides and insecticides 1-2 times per season;
- processing tomatoes with garlic infusion or mustard powder solution;
- planting marigolds, calendula, mustard, and fragrant tobacco around the perimeter of the garden.
If you have to treat the beds with chemicals, it is better to spray them in the evening of a dry and windless day. Before using medications, you should wear a respirator, goggles, and closed clothing. After treatment, it is important to wash your hands and face with soap, or better yet, take a shower.
Wintering
Tomatoes are annual plants and they die immediately after harvest. So there is no need to equip them with shelter for the winter.
Harvesting
For consumption, it is worth picking the fruits when they are fully ripe, when they turn bright red. You can’t keep tomatoes on the bushes too long, otherwise their taste will noticeably deteriorate and the consistency will become mealy and unpleasant. So you need to harvest once every 2-3 days.
Storage
Hybrid Ob Dome tomatoes can grow for a long time in the right conditions. To do this, you need to pick the fruits at the very beginning of ripening, when they only turn slightly brown. It is required to send whole and healthy tomatoes for storage without cracks, dents or other damage. It is better to cut them together with the stalk and place them in boxes in one layer. The container must be covered with a layer of paper in advance, which will increase the shelf life of the fruit. And to extend the shelf life, the fruits can be sprinkled with straw.
Tomatoes should be stored in a dry place with good ventilation. It is optimal to maintain the temperature around them within +3…+5 °C. It is necessary to check the harvest daily and immediately remove ripe and softened fruits. Under these conditions, tomatoes will remain fresh for more than 45 days.
The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse
In the greenhouse, the crop is planted with 3-4 seedlings per 1 square meter. m . This is due to the fact that the height of the plant in the greenhouse is higher than its street counterparts and reaches 70 cm.
The weight of greenhouse vegetables can reach 300 g . Productivity up to 6 kg per bush.
In protected soil, the plant is grown in 3 or 4 stems , while in unprotected soil it is formed in 5 stems.
In open ground, the crop is less susceptible to infectious outbreaks ; according to numerous reviews, Obskie Dome tomatoes are usually healthy throughout the season. In a greenhouse, due to high temperatures and high humidity, plants are often attacked by mold. Regular ventilation will get rid of it.
Reference! If you plant nasturtium, dill, and marigolds next to tomatoes, the release of phytoncides will help inhibit the growth of fungi.
Tomato Obskie Domes: characteristics of the variety (photo)
The Obskie Domes tomato is a popular variety. Having learned in more detail about its characteristics, descriptions, reviews of productivity and looking at photos, many summer residents give it preference. The hybrid is easy to care for and is the work of Siberian breeders. One variety contains many positive characteristics. As for the shortcomings, experienced summer residents claim that there are none.
The Obskie Domes tomato is an early ripening variety. Many summer residents are interested in the description of the hybrid, its characteristics, reviews of productivity and photos. Having studied the basic information, it becomes clear that the variety is not in vain so valued. It has a lot of advantages. In addition, the growing technology is simple.
Characteristics of the variety
The Obskie Domes variety is an early ripening hybrid. The height of the seedlings is only 50 cm. Tomatoes are grown both in beds and in protected ground. Crops can tolerate low temperatures.
The appearance of the fruit is shaped like a persimmon. Tomatoes are dome-shaped and crimson in color. The weight of the fruit is 250 grams. Tomatoes are sweet, fleshy, sugary.
The Obskie Domes variety can be consumed fresh, pickled and preserved.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The variety has a lot of positive characteristics. The main ones are the following:
- compact bush;
- resistance to adverse conditions;
- high productivity;
- used for preparing various dishes;
- subject to transportation.
Despite the many advantages, there are also disadvantages. The most significant is the following: the need to tie up plants and remove stepchildren.
Features of cultivation
The Obskie Domes variety does not have any special requirements for cultivation. Crop care is normal. In order to collect bright and juicy fruits in the summer, it is necessary to plant seeds for seedlings in March.
It is necessary to prepare the soil in advance. To do this, you need to mix garden soil, sand, ash, and peat.
Seeds also need to be prepared before sowing. If a summer resident wants to reap a good harvest, the seed must be treated with a growth stimulator.
You should be careful about watering. Experts recommend watering plants only with warm water. After some time, the first leaves will appear. After which you need to pick.
Disease Control
Tomatoes can be damaged by various diseases. To protect plants, it is necessary to find out in advance about the signs of the disease and treat the crops.
Leaf plates and fruits are damaged by fungal diseases. The first signs of the disease appear in the withering of the leaves and the appearance of brown spots on the tomatoes.
To protect seedlings, you can use a drug such as Strobi. To prepare the composition, you need to prepare a bucket of water and 2 grams of the product. The mixture must be mixed well. Treatment of crops should be carried out during the growing season.
Among the many varieties, Obskie Dome tomatoes still stand out. Interesting appearance and amazing taste make the variety more and more popular. In addition, the technology for growing it is simple.
Harvesting and application
The first tomatoes are harvested in July, fruiting continues until early September.
The universal use of vegetables in cooking allows you to use them as soon as your imagination dictates . They are good in fresh summer salads, in vegetable dishes, in soups, and ideal when baked with meat products. Moreover, they retain their taste perfectly, complementing other vegetables.
Suitable for pickling, marinade, canning . Tomato products do not lose any taste at all; they are used to prepare lecho, juices, pasta, ketchup, and adjika.
Tomatoes can be stored for a long time and tolerate long-distance transportation well . If we add a high quantitative indicator to this fact, then culture can well be considered for commercial purposes.
Further care
When transplanting to a permanent place, you need to remember that the bushes grow quite large, so no more than 4 seedlings can be placed on each square of area.
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Further care for Golden Dome tomatoes consists of the following procedures:
- regular watering;
- loosening and weeding;
- application of fertilizers;
- removing stepsons and forming bushes;
- preventive measures against diseases and harmful insects.
Since the ripening fruits of this tomato can burst if there is a lack of moisture, the watering regime should be strictly observed. It is best to install drip irrigation in the area with these tomatoes. If this is not possible, then it is necessary to water 2-3 times a week.
The next day after watering, the soil around the bushes is loosened, simultaneously removing all the weeds.
After the formation of ovaries, the shoots should be tied to vertical supports to protect them from breaking off. You should also regularly remove stepchildren, and also form bushes in open ground - 3 shoots, and in greenhouses - no more than 2 stems.
This variety of tomato should be fed several times a season with complex mineral fertilizers; you can also alternate them with the application of cow manure or bird droppings, or with greenfinch.
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Advantages and disadvantages
The variety has a lot of positive qualities . However, there is nothing surprising here if we are talking about a well-adapted early ripening hybrid:
- the ability to grow and develop in harsh conditions;
- resistance to temperature changes;
- high resistance to major diseases;
- high fruiting rate;
- early ripening;
- ease of care;
- low stature of the crop;
- possibility of growing without a greenhouse;
- excellent taste of fruits;
- not prone to cracking;
- versatility in cooking;
- long storage;
- excellent transportability.
Of the negative aspects, only:
- the need for mandatory garter;
- the need for moderate stepsoning.
Features of cultivation
The Obskie Domes variety is very unpretentious to growing conditions. Tolerates temperature changes and light frosts well. In harsh climatic conditions it can be grown in a greenhouse; in the middle zone it grows well in open ground.
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In order to get a good harvest of beautiful, bright tomatoes in the summer, you need to sow the seeds for seedlings at the end of March. This should be done in pre-prepared and heated soil, which is a well-mixed and moistened mixture of garden soil, river sand, wood ash and peat.
When the first shoots appear, it is a good idea to apply complex fertilizer. The high responsiveness of the hybrid to feeding will be felt immediately.
By watering the plants with warm water, after some time it will be possible to note the appearance of the first two leaves and make a pick. If a summer resident aims to collect the highest possible harvest and extend the fruiting period, the seeds should first be soaked in a growth stimulator.
Farmer reviews
Gardeners unanimously evaluate the Ob Domes as a high-quality tomato crop that will not let you down either in cold or heat and will always reward you with a generous harvest. Many people highly appreciate the taste of vegetables, noting their pleasant sugar content, which once again confirms the similarity with persimmons, and not only in appearance.
Here are some reviews from summer residents :
Valentina, Kostroma : “The hybrid is the best in my collection.
Tomatoes are sweet, aromatic, well suited for making juices, purees, and salads. It’s easy to care for; you just need to remove the shoots up to the first cluster, tie them up, feed them and water them. I am pleased".
Konstantin, Bykovo : “I planted tomatoes in a greenhouse. The first fruits were collected in early July. The plants did not get sick and grew well. I fed it twice a season. There are a lot of vegetables. I’ll definitely plant more.”
Ekaterina, Rostov-on-Don : “I grow it in open ground. Due to its small stature, it is easy to care for. But I make sure to regularly water, feed and tie it up. Always with the harvest."
Photos, reviews, description, characteristics, yield of tomato hybrid “Ob Domes F1”
Tomato varieties and hybrids of Siberian selection are always popular among owners of personal plots and farms. The hybrid tomato “Ob Domes” perfectly combines all the positive qualities of Siberian selection. Due to its excellent resistance to poor climatic conditions, the hybrid is suitable for cultivation even in the northern regions of the Russian Federation.
Origin of the tomato variety “Ob Domes f1”
The creators of the tomato hybrid “Ob Domes” are Russian specialists from agro, which is also the originator.
Description of the variety
Fruit:
- They have a dome shape;
- Pink-red color;
- With a fairly thick skin;
- With fleshy, sugary pulp;
- Large sizes.
Bushes:
- Determinant type;
- The height depends on the growing conditions: when grown in unprotected soil it ranges from 45 to 50 cm, in greenhouse conditions it reaches up to 70 cm.
Tomato: advantages and disadvantages
The hybrid tomato “Ob Domes” has the following advantages:
- Compactness;
- Good tolerance to adverse weather conditions;
- High productivity;
- Good safety during storage;
- Ability to transport over long distances;
- The versatility of using the harvested crop;
- Unpretentiousness to growing conditions;
- Early ripening;
- Large-fruited.
Application of fruits
Tomato fruits are not only consumed fresh, but also used as a base for preparing salads and first courses. Ripe fruits are suitable for the production of sauces and tomato pastes, and are also ideal for a variety of canning.
Growing tomatoes
To cultivate the hybrid, it is advisable to use the seedling method.
How to prepare seeds?
The purchased seed material does not require any special treatment before sowing. However, in order for the seeds to germinate as quickly as possible, they must be soaked in a growth stimulator for 10-12 hours. These drugs have a beneficial effect on the germination and health of planting material.
Sowing seed material
Description:
- It is recommended to sow planting material for seedlings 55-60 days before transplanting to a permanent place of growth;
- A soil mixture is preliminarily prepared, which includes turf soil, wood ash, peat and washed river sand;
- Seeds are sown to a depth of 1 cm;
- The optimal temperature for germination is considered to be from +20 to +22 degrees;
- As soon as the shoots appear, feed with mineral fertilizer;
- Picking of seedlings is carried out at the stage of a pair of full-fledged leaves.
Rules for planting seedlings
Description:
- Planting begins as soon as stable warm weather sets in;
- To ensure normal development of the plant, the bed should be located on the sunny side or in partial shade. It is optimal to plant after zucchini, carrots, herbs, beets, cabbage;
- When transplanting, you need to focus on the following scheme 40x50 cm. From 5 to 6 tomato seedlings are planted per 1 m2.
Bush care
Further agrotechnical measures for caring for the Ob Domes hybrid include:
- Moderate watering with warm water. When grown in greenhouses, watering is done in the morning; in open ground, watering is carried out in the evening, as soon as the sun sets;
- The next day after watering, loosen the slightly dried soil;
- Timely destruction of weeds;
- Hill up tomato bushes as needed;
- Tomato responds well to fertilizing with complex fertilizers enriched with phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen;
- The best yield can be achieved by growing a bush with 3-5 stems;
- Since the fruits are quite large bushes, they need tying;
- Experienced vegetable growers recommend removing stepsons, but not above the level of the ovary of the first cluster.
Diseases and pests
Despite the presence of good immunity of the hybrid, violation of agricultural technology recommendations can provoke the occurrence of fungal and viral diseases. An effective way to combat is the use of special drugs.
For this purpose, an aqueous solution is prepared, which is used to spray plants during the growing season. The Obskie Domes hybrid is most often susceptible to powdery mildew. The disease is especially common when grown in glass greenhouses. Main measures to combat the disease:
- Reduces the temperature in the room;
- Control watering;
- Increases the immunity of the crop;
- Feed with mineral fertilizers enriched with vitamins and minerals.
Insecticidal preparations and folk remedies are used against biological pests. The choice of compositions is determined by the type of pest and, accordingly, may include wood ash, liquid soap, and celandine decoction. The resulting solutions are used to spray tomato bushes and the soil around them.
Productivity
When grown in greenhouse conditions, the yield per plant is approximately 6 kg. In unprotected soil, the yield is slightly lower and reaches 4 to 5 kg per bush.
Which regions are best to grow in?
In regions with harsh climatic conditions, it is recommended to grow the Obskie Domes hybrid in greenhouse conditions.
Diseases and pests
Tomato is practically not affected by diseases, including verticillium and late blight. Of the pests, only aphids and mites can threaten it (if agricultural practices are violated).
You can get rid of them by fumigating the greenhouse with colloidal sulfur and treating the plants with complex insecticides.
The Peter the Great tomato captivates with the beauty of its fruits and their excellent taste. It can be grown even in the northern regions of Russia. The variety is not demanding in terms of care, so it is suitable for summer residents who cannot devote much time to their plantings.
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