Despite the fact that tomato is considered a heat-loving crop, there are varieties of Siberian selection that are adapted to unfavorable conditions. If you focus on the now fashionable pink large-fruited varieties, then among them you can highlight a tomato called Zimarevsky giant (the name is most likely given in honor of the village of Zimari, which is located in the Altai Territory). The name alone already promises good results. Our hero is not included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia, but the reviews about him are very positive. Vegetable growers in cool regions grow this large-fruited miracle in protected ground; in warm regions it can be cultivated in open ground.
Botanical description
Description of the tomato variety Zimarevsky giant:
- mid-early maturation;
- height up to 2 m;
- flat-round shape of the fruit;
- 5-6 tomatoes ripen in bunches;
- average weight 300 g, maximum – 600 g;
- stable yield.
Seeds are sold by ]Siberian Garden[/anchor]. The variety is characterized by stable fruiting regardless of climatic conditions. Based on photos, reviews and yield, the Zimarevsky giant tomato is suitable for protected soil.
From 1 sq. m harvest about 10 kg of fruit. With regular care, the yield increases to 15 kg. The fruits are used fresh, processed into paste, juice, adjika and other homemade preparations.
Tomatoes are harvested at the stage of technical maturity and kept at room temperature. Due to the large size and juicy pulp, the shelf life of the fruit is limited.
Pest and disease control
Preventing the development of diseases is always easier than dealing with their consequences. Therefore, Zimarevsky giant tomato seedlings need to be treated with a fungicide in early May. To do this, use any effective drug (one to choose from):
- Bordeaux mixture;
- "Skor";
- "Profit";
- "Fitoverm";
- "Tattu";
- "Fundazol".
Insects are destroyed using traditional methods (a solution of baking soda, ammonia, wood ash with soap shavings, a decoction of marigolds, potato tops) or insecticides:
- "Aktellik";
- "Vertimek";
- "Fitoverm";
- "Karbofos";
- "Karate";
- "Decis".
Important! When using fungicides or insecticides, tomatoes can only be harvested after several days - you must follow the waiting period according to the instructions.
Planting seeds
Zimarevsky giant tomatoes are grown in seedlings. Seeds are placed in containers filled with soil. Seed germination occurs under a certain microclimate. The strengthened plants are transferred to the garden bed.
Preparatory stage
A substrate is prepared for planting tomato seeds. It is obtained by mixing equal amounts of garden soil and compost. It is allowed to use ready-made soil mixture intended for growing tomatoes.
Before planting tomatoes, it is recommended to disinfect the soil to prevent the spread of diseases and insects. The soil is left until spring at sub-zero temperatures in the refrigerator or on the balcony. Another option is to steam the soil using a water bath.
Important! Tomatoes are grown in peat tablets or pots. This method allows you to do without picking seedlings.
Tomato seeds are placed in a Fitosporin solution for 30 minutes for 24 hours. Then the planting material is kept for 40 minutes in a growth stimulator solution.
Work order
Planting begins in February or March. In cold climates, seeds are planted at the end of February, in the middle zone - in the first ten days of March. In the southern regions, the landing dates can be postponed to the beginning of April.
The sequence of planting tomato seeds of the Zimarevsky giant variety:
- Containers 10-12 cm high are filled with prepared soil.
- The soil is moistened with warm water.
- Furrows 1 cm deep are made on the surface of the earth.
- Seeds are planted in 1.5 cm increments and covered with soil.
- Cover the containers with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place.
Germination of tomato seeds takes 5-10 days. The film is turned over periodically to ensure oxygen supply. When sprouts appear on the surface, they are provided with good lighting.
Conditions for seedlings
Tomato seedlings Zimarevsky giant provide a certain microclimate:
- temperature during the day – from 18 to 22 °C, at night – not lower than 16 °C;
- regular addition of moisture;
- lighting for 12-13 hours.
Tomatoes are kept on the windowsill. In case of insufficient natural light, special devices are installed. Fluorescent or phytolamps are mounted at a height of 30 cm from the plants.
The soil in the boxes should not dry out. When the tomatoes grow, their stems are hilled to form a strong root system.
After the development of 1-2 leaves, the tomatoes are planted in separate containers. The most powerful plant is left in peat cups.
2 weeks before transplanting into the ground, the tomatoes are taken out onto the balcony or loggia for 2-3 hours. This period is successively increased. Plants adapt to natural conditions, which helps them better tolerate planting in the garden.
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Landing in the ground
Zimarevsky giant tomatoes are transplanted to a permanent place in May - June. First you need to wait for the air and ground to warm up.
Tomatoes are transferred to prepared beds in a greenhouse or in the open air. The area should be illuminated by the sun.
The soil begins to be prepared in the fall. When digging, add 5 buckets of humus per 1 square meter to the soil. m, as well as 25 g of superphosphate and potassium sulfate.
Important! The best predecessors for tomatoes are root vegetables, cucumbers, green manure, legumes and grain crops.
After peppers, potatoes and eggplants, the Zimarevsky giant variety is not planted. Replanting tomatoes is possible after 3 years.
After the snow melts, loosen the soil. Before planting, prepare planting holes. A gap of 40 cm is left between the tomatoes. When arranged in a checkerboard pattern, crowding is prevented and plant care is simplified.
The tomatoes are transferred to the pits along with a lump of earth or a peat cup. The soil under the plants is compacted and watered abundantly.
Features of agricultural technology
The crop goes through the obligatory seedling period. Sowing time depends on the climate zone and may shift closer to mid-spring. Caring for sprouts is standard for nightshade crops, but it is important to maintain maximum illumination. If it is necessary to extend the photoperiod, lamps must be used.
Basic recommendations for growing:
- as for seedlings, you need to choose a well-lit place in the greenhouse;
- planting is carried out according to the 50x60 scheme; 3 plants per m2 are allowed. 4 is possible, but in this case the tomato will no longer grow in the most comfortable environment;
- trimming the crown 2 leaves higher from the brush;
- the number of fruiting stems is no more than 2. However, if a couple of shoots are not removed after pinching, they become fruitful, as in the photo;
- heavy tomatoes require hand support and general stem garter.
Advice. For better pollination and increased yield, it is recommended to shake the brushes during the flowering stage.
The plant is susceptible to late blight, so do not neglect preventive treatment. The bush does not suffer from fusarium.
The Zimarevo giant requires a careful approach, but for the efforts the agronomist receives several dozen juicy sweet tomatoes.
Variety care
For full development, the Zimarevsky giant variety requires regular care. Plants are watered and fed. Tomato bushes are formed to produce large fruits.
The tomato variety Zimarevsky giant is resistant to Fusarium wilt. To protect against diseases and pest attacks, they follow agricultural practices, ventilate the greenhouse, and eliminate excess shoots. For preventive purposes, plantings are treated with biological products. Folk remedies include spraying with garlic infusions and saline solutions.
Watering
Tomatoes are watered depending on weather conditions. Excess moisture negatively affects the development of tomatoes and provokes the spread of diseases. When the soil dries out, plants shed their ovaries, their leaves and stems die.
After planting, regular watering of tomatoes begins 7-10 days later. Before the formation of inflorescences, 3 liters of warm water are poured under each bush every 3 days. When flowering, plants require up to 5 liters of water, but watering is reduced to once a week.
Attention! When the fruits are forming, the amount of moisture is reduced so that the tomatoes do not crack.
After watering, loosen the soil and weed out the weeds. The greenhouse is ventilated to prevent humidity from rising.
Feeding
Scheme for feeding tomatoes of the Zimarevsky giant variety:
- before flowering begins;
- during the formation of buds;
- at the beginning of fruiting;
- with mass formation of fruits.
Slurry is suitable for the first treatment. The fertilizer contains nitrogen, which helps tomatoes increase the number of shoots. Nitrogen substances are used in the early stages of tomato development.
Then the tomatoes are treated with solutions based on potassium sulfate and superphosphate. For 10 liters of water, 20 g of each substance is required. The solution is applied at the root, do not allow it to get on the leaves. A gap of 2 weeks is maintained between treatments.
Minerals can be replaced with organic matter. A day before watering, add 3 cups of wood ash to 10 liters of water. Water the tomatoes with infusion. Wood ash is also incorporated into the soil during loosening.
Shaping and tying
According to the description of the variety, the Zimarevsky giant tomato belongs to tall plants. As they develop, the tomatoes are tied to a support. A wooden peg or thin pipe is driven in next to each bush. The bushes are tied at the top.
It is convenient to tie tomatoes to a trellis. Between the supports, 3 rows of wire are stretched, to which the bushes are tied.
The variety needs pinching. A tomato bush is formed into 2 stems. Excess stepsons are removed manually every week.
Maintenance and care
To obtain a good harvest, tomatoes of the Zimarevsky Giant variety require constant care. They need to be watered, fertilized, the bush formed correctly and treated in a timely manner against various pests and diseases.
First of all, you need to ensure good watering of the tomatoes, which is directly related to the weather. In dry weather and lack of watering, this plant crop sheds its ovary, and the leaves and stem die off - the plant dies. Excess moisture is also bad for tomatoes and leads to the appearance of many diseases.
Video: Feeding tomatoes After planting the seedlings, constant watering begins in about a week. Before the inflorescences appear, each bush is watered with three liters of water every three days; the water for watering should not be cold, it is better to use lukewarm water. During the flowering period, you need to take more water - at least 5 liters for each bush, but watering itself is done once a week. When the fruits are forming, watering is slightly limited so that the tomatoes do not start to crack. After watering, you need to loosen the soil and be sure to weed out the weeds. If a tomato grows in a greenhouse, it must be ventilated to avoid excessive humidity. Plants need to be watered at the roots so that water does not get on the leaves and flowers.
- before flowering appears;
- during the formation of buds;
- at the beginning of fruit appearance.
Slurry is perfect for the first feeding. This fertilizer includes nitrogen, which helps increase the number of shoots. Nitrogen-containing fertilizers are used at the initial stage of growing tomatoes.
Afterwards, it is necessary to introduce fertilizing containing potassium sulfate and superphosphate at the rate of 20 grams of each fertilizer per 10 liters of liquid. The resulting solution is carefully poured under the root, avoiding contact with the leaves. An interval of 14 days is maintained between such treatments.
Mineral fertilizers can be replaced with ash. The day before watering, stir 3 cups of ash into 10 liters of liquid. Then the next day, water the tomatoes with the resulting solution. Wood ash is useful to add to the soil around the plant when loosening.
The “Zimarevsky Giant” tomato is a tall variety and needs to be tied to a stable support. For this purpose, a flat wooden stick or other structure is driven into the ground near each bush. Then the top, stem and, if necessary, tomato brushes are tied to the support. It is very convenient to tie the plant to a trellis. To do this, two supports are driven into the ground and three rows of wire are stretched between them at intervals of 45 cm, to which the tomato bush is tied.
This variety of tomato requires pinching. The bush is formed into two stems. Excess shoots are removed manually every 7 days.
Reviews from gardeners
Vasilisa, 32 years old, Ekaterinburg
I chose the Zimarevsky giant tomato based on photos, reviews and yield. The variety attracted me with its large fruit size. I planted the seeds at the end of March. The variety turned out to be problem-free: it developed well and responded positively to watering and fertilizing. I prepared salad from tomatoes and prepared several jars of juice for the winter.
Maxim, 48 years old, Tomsk
I found the Zimarevsky giant tomato based on reviews; it is recommended to grow it for processing or homemade preparations. It is better to plant the variety in a greenhouse. The bushes have grown very powerful, they definitely need to be tied up. 4-5 fruits are formed in the clusters. The tomatoes themselves are quite large, with an average weight of 400 g. To get a high yield, the variety must be fed.
Elena, 57 years old, Novosibirsk
I specifically looked for varieties from Siberian producers in order to be guaranteed to grow good tomatoes. Based on reviews, I liked the Zimarevsky giant tomato, which ripens in the mid-early period. As a result, I planted the seeds for seedlings at the end of February and transferred the tomatoes to the greenhouse in May. The variety did not live up to expectations. The average weight is about 300 g. The tomatoes crack at the stem. The tomatoes taste good and are a good option for salads and processing.
Advantages and disadvantages, reviews from agronomists
Advantages:
- High and stable fertility. If you follow basic care recommendations, you can collect at least 5 kg from each bush.
- Weather resistant.
- Lots of seed pockets.
- Vitamin composition.
- Increased meatiness, tomatoes are suitable for salads and do not even leak when decorating sandwiches.
Flaws:
- Short shelf life, must be processed immediately or picked green.
- Tomato does not tolerate transportation well. Individual shock-absorbing packaging is required for each fruit to prevent dents or cracking.
- Plantings require staking and regular removal of shoots.
- Tomatoes are not suitable for whole-fruit canning.
Reviews:
- It ripens quickly; if cold weather intervenes, you only have to wait about a week. The clusters are large-fruited, there are no giants or miniature specimens. The fruits are colored evenly and there are no stains left on the stalk. The taste is expressively sweet, you can not add salt, but enjoy fresh tomatoes (Olga, Altai Territory).
- The gardener has the opportunity to continue the selection independently, selecting seeds of only the largest tomatoes. If you leave several tomatoes on a couple of bushes, they will grow especially large, just enough for seeds (Anatoly, Kemerovo region).
