The pride of Siberia is one of the best tomatoes for growing in conditions where cold snaps and even light frosts are possible in summer. There is something to be proud of – giant tomatoes, strong resilient bushes, endurance to adverse factors.
| Height | Landing location | Ripening time | Fruit color | Fruit size | Origin | Fruit shape |
| Tall | Greenhouse, Open ground | Early ripening | Reds | Large | Variety | Flat-round |
History of the development of the tomato variety Pride of Siberia
The authorship in breeding the variety belongs to a group of breeders consisting of: Steinert T.V., Teplovoy N.S., Alilueva A.V., Avdeenko L.M., Alilueva L.A., Romanov A.M., Volkova V.Yu. ., Chuikova Z.D. The applicant for testing to introduce the variety into the register of selection achievements was Anatoly Vladimirovich Aliluev.
The originator of the variety is IP Aliluev A.V. (Chelyabinsk region, Miass)
The application for the introduction of the variety under number 80246 was submitted in November 2019. Pride of Siberia was tested at all regional breeding stations in Russia.
Other varieties of Siberian selection
Siberians succeed in breeding tasty, large-fruited, resistant varieties of tomatoes. For comparison, in your vegetable garden you can plant:
- Miracle of the Earth. Breeder Dederko V.N. (Novosibirsk). Large and very large (up to 700 g). Round, raspberry-colored tomatoes with a middle rib and 4 seed chambers. The variety is very resistant to temperature changes. Average yield 14 kg per m2;
- Siberian trump card. Breeder Dederko V.N. (Novosibirsk). For greenhouses and vegetable gardens. Determinate, medium ripening. Salad, red-fruited, very transportable variety with a yield of 8-10 kg per m2;
- Siberian miracle. Originator of agro. Lettuce, indeterminate, medium ripening. Egg-shaped red fruits reach a weight of 200 g. The yield of the variety under film covers is up to 10 kg per m2;
- Bear Paw. Breeder Dederko V.N. (Novosibirsk) Salad, determinate variety with flat-round fleshy fruits. The weight of a ripened tomato reaches 500 g. The yield of the variety is up to 8 kg per m2.
As a rule, varieties of Siberian selection differ:
- resistance to weather conditions;
- large-fruited;
- resistance to diseases.
Attention! It is no secret that the same variety under different conditions can show different yields. However, vegetable growers have noticed that by improving the soil fertility in the place where the tomato bush grows, they can significantly improve the taste and increase the marketable yield.
Advantages and disadvantages
Culture has a number of positive qualities, thanks to which it has received universal recognition:
- ability to adapt to harsh climates;
- early ripening;
- unpretentious care;
- resistance to dangerous diseases;
- high yield;
- excellent taste;
- large-fruited species;
- long-term storage;
- universal use;
- safety of fruits during long-term transportation.
The disadvantages include the obligatory garter, the formation of a bush and the regular removal of stepsons.
Characteristics of tomato Pride of Siberia
The variety is included in the register as a salad variety and is recommended for cultivation in film greenhouses of private households and under temporary film covers.
In terms of ripening, it is medium late. This is a tomato that replaces medium varieties and makes it possible to consume salad products in the fall.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The advantages of the variety include:
- large-fruited. The variety is assigned the figure of an average fruit weighing 320 g;
- taste rated "good". However, it should be understood that the southern regions may well appreciate all the sweetness of the fruit. The greater the total number of temperatures, the sweeter and fleshier the tomato pulp will be;
- flat-round shape close to ideal. Those who consider themselves to be lovers of flat tomatoes believe that “Pride of Siberia” meets all the criteria;
- opportunity to collect your own pure-grade seeds.
The variety is presented with the following as a disadvantage:
- late fruit ripening. Seed packers, when describing the variety on the bag, sometimes lie when talking about its early ripening. “Pride of Siberia” is included in the register as a mid-late variety. This disadvantage can be an advantage for many. You also need to know how to serve beautiful, large tomatoes in late autumn;
- low yield. Considering that for some varieties the figure exceeds 15 kg per m2, a shortfall of 5 kg seems significant.
This variety has many admirers. For some, he sent to loved ones, despite the shortcomings. Some vegetable growers grew it once and gave up cultivation forever. Everything is very individual and highly dependent on cultivation conditions.
Resistance to diseases and pests
When testing the variety, the commission did not give any indication of the resistance of the pride of Siberia to temperature fluctuations, pathogens or pests. This means that the variety is of medium resistance and requires treatments.
To successfully obtain a high-quality harvest, the Pride of Siberia tomato variety must be regularly treated with systemic fungicides, starting from the formation of the first visible ovary.
Tomato varieties with similar characteristics
There are a great many honeycombs of large-fruited tomatoes. Gardeners may well plant several bushes of the Pride of Siberia litter and plant similar ones side by side in order to have their own opinion about fruiting and taste. As an experiment, you can use the following varieties:
- "Giant". A low-growing variety that requires staking due to large fruits. Medium ripening variety. Its fruits are red, round, with a slightly noticeable rib, weighing 260-300 g and have good keeping quality. The pulp is tasty, juicy, sweet. When sliced, the tomato does not lose its shape even during heat treatment. The variety is resistant to temperature changes. Productivity within 10 kg per m2;
- "Royal". Created by breeders of LLC NPP Agrovnedrenie, Astrakhan. Salad, medium late. Fruit weight is from 150 to 300 g. Round, red, stretched during fruiting. The tasters gave it an “excellent” rating for its well-defined tomato taste. It has a great advantage over the “pride of Siberia”; it is very resistant to a whole range of diseases.
By planting three varieties at the same time, you can decide on the need to collect seeds from certain tomatoes.
Growing in open ground and greenhouse
In open ground, plant height is significantly lower than that of greenhouse seedlings. Plants look more powerful and compact.
The culture is recommended for cultivation in protected structures, as it was bred specifically for harsh climates. Nevertheless, residents of the southern regions successfully grow the variety in open beds. Moreover, the seeds are planted directly into the ground, bypassing the seedling period.
Annual change of the top layer of soil in greenhouses reduces the risk of various infections. In addition, the new soil is more saturated with useful substances necessary for full development.
When transplanting into open ground, more distance is left between seedlings than in a greenhouse. 2-3 plants are placed per 1 m2 if they are formed into 2 stems. Otherwise, due to the denseness of the plantings, the seedlings will not receive the required amount of light and ventilation. When a bush is formed, 3-4 seedlings are placed in 1 stem per 1 m2.
Description of tomatoes Pride of Siberia
The plant is formed according to the indeterminate type. The variety has a middle leaf of a classic green color. The height of the bush is between 120-150 cm.
Description of fruits
The tomato fruit of this variety is flat-round in shape. When palpated, moderate density and medium ribbing are clearly felt.
Attention! During the ripening period, a large green spot is visible at the stalk. As the color develops, the stain resolves and the fruit becomes deep red.
When the fruit is cut transversely, there are six or more seed nests. In this case, the chambers do not have emptiness. A medium amount of seed is found in tomato pulp. The weighty, large fruits were tasted by the commission and rated “good.”
Productivity and fruiting
When registering the variety, it was assigned a yield of 5.7-5.9 kg per square meter of film greenhouse area. That's not a lot. However, reviews from those who grew them indicate that the variety is responsive to fertility and productivity can be increased.
Harvesting and application
A late harvest is no less valuable than an early one. The inconvenience is that with the onset of cold weather and frost, even from under film coverings, the fruits must be removed.
Ripening is going well. Ripe tomatoes do not lose their turgor and taste; they may well be suitable for:
- salad;
- vegetable slicing;
- production of tomato products.
Since tomatoes of other varieties have already run out, these fruits will be an excellent addition to the vegetable, autumn table.
Shelf life of tomatoes and their transportation
Considering that the yield of the variety is not high, they will not require long-term storage. Picked brown and green fruits can be ripened in two ways:
- Fast. To do this, green tomatoes are placed together with ripe ones or apples. Ripe fruit releases ethylene gas, and we help it ripen.
- Slowly. To delay ripening, and thus prolong the consumption of fresh vegetables, it is necessary to place the fruits in a cool and dark place. The temperature should be kept within 10-12ᵒC.
The variety tolerates transportation well. Its moderately dense skin retains the pulp and does not allow injury to the fruit.
Harvesting and application
Tomatoes are not allowed to overripe by harvesting on time. Ripe vegetables can be stored for a long time in a cool, dry place. Thanks to their durable skin and dense pulp, tomatoes do not deform or crack during long-term transportation.
The excellent taste allows vegetables to be used universally in cooking. They make excellent summer salads, first and vegetable courses, various snacks and cuts. The obvious sourness does not disappear when preparing freshly squeezed and canned juices, which adds a piquant taste to tomato products. Among winter preparations, vegetables are suitable for marinades, pickles, ketchups, adjika, lecho, sauces and pastes.
Pest and disease control
The variety has average resistance to diseases and requires constant sanitary measures in the greenhouse and treatments.
When cultivating tomatoes in a greenhouse, you should remember that the mycelium of the fungus dies very quickly. The same cannot be said about disputes. To prevent the occurrence of diseases you should:
- alternating nightshades with other crops (return to the greenhouse after a 3-year break);
- use of shelters for one crop;
- apply green manure (sowing mustard);
- as soon as signs of plant damage appear, immediately begin treatment;
- Use only disinfected seeds for sowing.
The basis of successful work is the inspection of tomato bushes. If the disease is detected in the first stages, then treatments will not allow the pathogen to multiply and “take” the crop.
The most effective drugs are:
- Quadris (against Alternaria and late blight);
- Bordeaux mixture;
- Acrobat MC, Thanos 50, Metaxil (alternrium of tomatoes);
- Skor, Acrobat (late blight)
- Thanos 50, Revus 250 SС.К.С (septoria, nightshade macrosporiosis).
The greenhouse requires special attention. It is not always possible to penetrate structural elements and connections with a solution. In the greenhouse you need to use sulfur bombs. Evaporating, sulfur penetrates even the most inaccessible places. For a greenhouse with an area of 20 square meters. m. one checker of the “Vulcan” type is enough. If it is not planned to change the soil, then it is necessary to carry out the treatment with a sulfur bomb again after 5-7 days, having first turned the soil over.
Sulfur dioxide has not only fungicidal but also acaricidal properties. It copes well with fungal spores, insects and mites.
How to grow tomatoes
Tomato farming technology is not complicated. By adhering to some simple rules, you can successfully get a good harvest.
Dates for planting seedlings and planting in the ground
The mid-late variety does not require early sowing. The timing is calculated so that the seedlings are ready for planting in greenhouses or open ground at the age of 60 days. By this time, frost should have completely passed. The tomato is heat-loving and temperatures below 5ᵒC can significantly damage young leaves.
If the deadlines are missed, the germination process can be accelerated. To do this, just wet the tomato seeds in a damp cloth and send them to a warm place. After 3-4 days, the seed will show signs of life.
Then do this:
- the seeds are laid out on the surface of the soil at a distance of 1-2 cm;
- cover with soil;
- moisten with warm water from a sprayer;
- cover with film or glass;
- sent to a warm place.
As soon as the sprouts appear, the shelter is removed and the tub is sent to the brightest place. During this period, the temperature during the day should be maintained within 21-23ᵒС, and at night 16-17ᵒС. Watering is carried out with settled, warm water until the top layer of soil dries out.
When 2 true leaves appear, dive into individual cups. The tip of the root is torn off, and the stem is immersed in the ground up to the cotyledons. After diving, the seedlings are covered with wet paper for 1-2 days.
Before planting in open ground, seedlings are hardened off. To do this, increase the frequency and time of ventilation. 8-10 days before planting, seedlings are left in the open air for a day, and 3-4 days before planting and overnight.
Further care for tomato
Bushes should be planted at a distance of 50-60 cm from each other. If the soil has not changed, it can be improved point by point. To do this, select soil at the planting site and add fresh soil mixture. You need to prepare it according to this recipe:
- fresh compost - 1 bucket;
- humus of farm animals - 1 bucket;
- soil from the garden (except nightshade) - 1 bucket.
Add 20-30 g of superphosphate to a bucket of this mixture and mix. It is best to prepare the soil in the fall.
After planting, the bushes are watered abundantly and immediately tied to stakes or trellises. The growth rate of the variety is high and the plant will need constant staking.
Features of care and possible difficulties
To get a good harvest you need:
- watering;
- feeding;
- weed removal;
- stepsoning;
- garter.
Tomatoes are moisture-loving. However, they do not require constant watering. It should be done rarely, but very abundantly. The best water for tomatoes is rainwater. In the absence of heavenly water, irrigation water should be allowed to stand.
Important! Nutrients reach the roots only in dissolved form. As soon as the soil dries out, the growth of shoots and fruits stops.
The variety requires constant pinching. As soon as the stepson reaches a size of 1.5-2 cm, it needs to be pinched. Overgrown stepsons take nutrients from the tomato and create a place for microorganisms.
High yields require nutrients. It is best to combine or alternate organic and mineral fertilizers. To do this, do this:
- 1 kg of manure or 0.5 kg of bird droppings is dissolved in a bucket of water;
- leave for 12 hours;
- add 20 g of superphosphate to the solution;
- 1 liter of mother solution is added to a bucket of irrigation water.
To feed each bush, apply 0.5 liters of fertilizing solution after abundant watering. Such feeding is carried out at intervals of 20-25 days until mid-August.
Diseases and pests
Pathogens and insects constantly want to feast on tomatoes. Particular attention should be paid to the following diseases:
- Alternaria blight affects both seedlings and adult plants;
- Cladosporiosis or leaf mold. Initially, spots appear, then they turn yellow and the leaf falls off. The drugs “Pseudobacterin-2” and “Poliram” help;
- Ascochyta blight or stem cancer. The affected stem has depressed spots with “gum” oozing. You can use Trichodermin, Polyram;
- Anthracnose. Spots appear on the fruits, then they mummify. Let's use Novosil and Quadris;
- Powdery mildew. Powdery plaque leads to chlorosis of leaves with transition to necrosis. “Quadris” and “Topaz” are quite applicable.
- Bacterial canker of tomatoes. The leaf withers on one side, on the side of the vascular system. Spraying is carried out with “Fitosporin-M” and “Fitolavin-300”.
- Tomato aspermia. The tomato does not ripen. The shoots do not develop, the bush is “shaggy”, the leaves are deformed and acquire a pink-lilac color.
It is easy to avoid diseases if you strictly follow phyto-sanitary standards.
Growing rules
Even a beginner can grow tomatoes of this variety, as it is quite easy to care for. In greenhouse conditions, it can be grown throughout the country, but planting in open ground is possible only in the southern and central regions of the European part of Russia.
Planting seedlings
The step-by-step preparation of seedlings can be described as follows:
- Disinfect the seeds in a weak solution of manganese.
- In March, the seeds are sown in loose, heated soil, previously fertilized. To prevent fungal diseases, it is recommended to disinfect the soil again, this time. To do this, it is sprayed with a solution of copper sulfate.
- The distance between two adjacent seeds is 2-3 cm. They are sprinkled with earth and sprayed with water at room temperature.
- The container with the seeds is covered with film and placed in a dark room. Optimal room temperature: +25°C.
- With the appearance of the first leaves, the seedlings are placed on the windowsill and the protective film is removed.
- When at least 2 true leaves appear on each seedling, they are distributed into separate containers. This procedure is called picking, which allows the tomatoes to harden the root system.
- If there are 5-6 leaves, the tomatoes are moved to the beds.
This video provides additional information on preparing seeds for seedlings:
Tomato transplant
When moving seedlings to open ground or a greenhouse, it is recommended to follow a planting scheme in which the distance between neighboring bushes is at least 1 m. This is a very large-fruited variety, so thickening the beds can cause inhibition of the growth of tomatoes - they simply will not have enough light and nutrients. Thus, for 1 sq. m there are at most 3 bushes. If you form tomatoes not into 2 stems, but into 1, then you can increase the planting density to 4 pieces. per 1 sq. m.
Important! When planted in open ground, the Pride of Siberia tomato may be attacked by wireworms, so it should not be planted next to rows of potatoes.
Subsequent care for tomatoes
The variety is unpretentious, but responds well to watering and fertilizing. However, the bushes are not watered for the first two weeks, since young seedlings at this time are not able to fully absorb moisture. After this time, the tomatoes are watered frequently and abundantly. When watering, be sure to use warm, settled water - cold water can cause root rot.
It is better to water in the morning to minimize the risk of sunburn of the foliage.
The bushes are fed with phosphorus, potassium, as well as organic matter: bird droppings, manure, mullein. Potassium and phosphorus fertilizers are usually applied during the period of active plant growth.
Bush pruning is also required. The abundance of shoots will cause the fruits to become small and watery, so they are pinched, leaving 1-2. Finally, due to their large fruits, the bushes are tied up, otherwise the branches with tomatoes may break.
Farmer reviews
Considering the Pride of Siberia tomatoes, reviews, photos of those vegetable growers who cultivated the variety, opinions are not clear. This is due to possible mis-grading. Not all entrepreneurs who package seeds do so in good faith.
Antonina Vladimirovna
Growing place - greenhouse
Ural
Very pleased with the variety. If the tomatoes are washed away before winter. The keeping quality is excellent. I was pleased with the pleasant tomato taste. I will definitely plant again. Collected my seeds.
Victor Pavlovich
Novosibirsk
Greenhouse
To be honest, it's not the best variety. I won't plant any more. The tomatoes are large, but not enough. It’s expensive to maintain a greenhouse; you want full efficiency. Compared to other varieties, there are not enough fruits on the bushes.
Svetlana Ivanovna
Irkutsk
Greenhouse
The tomatoes tasted good and the size surprised me, but they were very labor-intensive. Stepchildren grow with extreme strength. I have collected the seeds and am wondering whether I will plant more. I didn’t use any chemicals and didn’t get sick.
Comments and reviews from summer residents
Pride of Siberia has collected quite a lot of reviews from tomato growers. Zulfiya (Ufa) notes: the taste of her harvests is ordinary. The sourness stands out clearly in it. Other summer residents like tomato more.
Nadezhda (Yaroslavl region) managed to grow a tomato weighing 1.2 kg. All characteristics were at the level declared by the breeders. Olga from Atyrau (Western Kazakhstan) showed a photo of her harvest. The average fruit weight is 0.5 kg. They are slightly cracked. Possibly due to overflow.
Gardeners from the Moscow region, Penza, Kirov, and Chelyabinsk regions share their positive experience in tomato cultivation. Judging by the number of comments, the variety is in demand among the people.
