A variety that has long become a people's favorite - Iskorka tomato: description of tomatoes and characteristics

In the world of tomatoes, beautiful and neat cream is one of the most beloved. Iskorka is the best high-yielding variety. Quite old and proven for decades, it was born in 1985. It is valued for its delicious taste, simple agricultural technology, and the ability to use the fruits universally.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Tomato Iskorka is a determinate, low-growing variety originally from Ukraine. Adapted for growing:

• in the Urals;
• in the Siberian regions - eastern and western;
• in the temperate and southern zone.

The variety is characterized by good endurance of temperature changes and surges, resistance to drought, and tolerance of damp, humid weather.

The bushes are different:

• compactness;
• moderate foliage;
• medium spreading and branching.

The stems do not exceed 45-50 cm in height and have limited growth. They do not require pinching or frequent pinching of side shoots. The first inflorescence is formed after the 5th leaf. All subsequent ones after 1-2 leaves.

8-10 tomatoes are tied on fruiting clusters. Ripening dates are early - after 88-90 days from germination.

Description of tomatoes:

• average weight 80-110 g;
• number of seed chambers 3-4 pcs;
• color bright red;
• there are no spots near the stalk;
• The skin is glossy, durable, and does not crack.
• the surface is not ribbed, smooth.

Tiger tomatoes: Striped varieties with a twist

When a summer cottage is a favorite hobby, growing crops turns into creativity that has no boundaries. I want to plant the most unusual varieties and plants on my plot! To nurture and cherish, to admire how they grow and to reap an unprecedented harvest... And many varieties “with a twist” have already been bred. For example, striped tomatoes. A sort of tiger cubs that warm their sides in cozy greenhouses and delight not only the eye, but also the taste buds. We present to your attention a selection of “striped” tomato varieties.

Tomato “Lemon Sparkle”

Series: Oriental delicacy

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Description and characteristics:

These minke whales have very interesting and tasty fruits that are good both fresh and canned. The variety is mid-season: 100-115 days pass from the emergence of seedlings to ripening. Suitable for growing in open ground and film greenhouses. Indeterminate type. Produces plants up to 1.5-2 m high. Average fruit weight: 60-100 g.

Label:

Tomato variety “Non-grassing striped”

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Description:

• Early ripening variety (from germination to ripening: 95-100 days).
• Determinant type.
• Forms a plant 60-70 cm high.
• Suitable for growing in open ground and under film cover.
• Does not require pinching, as the name itself suggests.
• The tomatoes are oval-shaped, raspberry-colored with elegant orange stripes.
• Average fruit weight: 70-80 g.
• Productivity is high.
• Good for winter preparations in whole form.

Variety "Striped flight"

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Characteristics:

• Determinant type.
• Very decorative, great for canning whole fruits.
• Average fruit weight: only 30-40 g.
• Dense, elastic, tasty pulp.
• Requires stepsoning.

Tomato "Pepper striped"

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Feature Description:

• Mid-early variety.
• Fruitful.
• Tall (1.5-2 meters).
• The fruits are elongated, pepper-shaped.
• Scarlet with yellow stripes.
• Long-term fruiting.

It's worth noting that these are not all striped tomato varieties. We have listed only the most interesting and popular ones. There are many varieties, but the choice is yours. We hope our review will help you with this!

Features of cultivation and storage

Seedlings are transplanted at the age of 50-55 days. An indispensable condition is that the bushes must have 6-7 true leaves.

The variety is grown in open beds and in greenhouse conditions. Traditionally, seeds are sown for seedlings. Seedlings need loose, fertile soil. To improve the composition, sand, peat and compost are added to it.

How to care for seedlings:

• irrigation with warm water;
• maintaining a temperature of 22 degrees;
• hardening at 14 degrees;
• picking with 2-3 leaves.

Seed preparation: disinfection and hardening

To begin with, it is worth examining exactly how the seeds were obtained.
Many gardeners, in order to get a bountiful harvest next year, collect seeds from mature vegetables; they do not lose their viability for 8 years. But, if you want to try a new variety, then naturally you will have to buy purchased material, which should be prepared a little before planting. This should be started 1-2 days before sowing. It all starts with the fact that we need to identify defective seeds. This is done as follows: take a small container of water and pour the fruits into it. Those seeds that are empty will float to the surface, while the good ones will settle to the bottom of the dish. We drain the water and begin disinfection.

This is done in several ways. Some people use a solution of potassium permanganate (1%), dissolving several crystals in a small amount of water until a deep pink hue is obtained. Then the selected seeds are placed in it for 20-25 minutes. Other gardeners, before growing seedlings, sterilize the fruits in a 5% saline solution by dipping them in it for 10 minutes

During this process, it is important not to mix seeds of different varieties. You can use small bags or non-woven material (napkin)

For seeds that are more than 3 years old and their germination rate has decreased, they will need to be soaked for 24 hours in a nutrient solution. For a liter of water we take a choice: a teaspoon of Agricola, Effecton, 1 ml of Epin or 2 grams of Bud. To prevent the seeds from mixing, use canvas bags. Make sure that the solution is not hot or cold - the optimal temperature for it is 20 degrees.

After preliminary preparation, the seeds need to be lowered to swell in a saucer under damp gauze at room temperature. If the fruits are less than 3 years old, we wait 8-10 hours; if they are older, it will take a little more time. Many gardeners harden the seeds before sowing them: place them in a plastic bag and leave them in the refrigerator for two days. Hardening stimulates the development of strong immunity and the emergence of friendly shoots.

Description of the essence of the method

Story

Igor Mikhailovich Maslov is an amateur breeder from the Moscow region. He developed a new planting method, using which almost any variety of tomatoes gives increased yield.

A description of this method first appeared in articles in the magazine “Homestead Farming” in the late 80s of the 20th century.

The peculiarity of the method is that the grown seedlings are planted in the ground lying down.

Igor Mikhailovich thought about the fact that tomatoes should not grow vertically. After all, the bushes are tall, they need to be tied up, and the plant does not have tendrils, like grapes or cucumbers, that can be caught on. This means, logically, tomatoes should grow horizontally, that is, spread along the ground.

The principle of the method is that it is necessary to fully use the potential of the plant, which is used by less than 50% during conventional cultivation. Additional roots that grow in tomatoes planted horizontally with rooting of the stepsons help with this.

On the stems of tomatoes there are pimples - the beginnings of roots. This is further proof that a tomato should grow horizontally.

Advantages and disadvantages

The method has many advantages:

• Significant increase in yield per bush.
• The fruits grow low, right from the ground.
• A minimum of seedling material is used.
• All non-deepened stepsons form ovaries.

But this method also has disadvantages:

• Low-growing tomatoes may rot when deepened.
• Due to an increase in the number of fruits, their volume may decrease (more typical for bushes with medium-sized tomatoes).
• The distance between bushes should be increased to one meter, which owners of small plots do not like.

Why does the tomato yield increase 8 or 10 times?

Productivity when planting according to Maslov’s method increases significantly. Tomatoes have a weak root system that cannot provide a large harvest. Therefore, if a gardener allows tomatoes to grow as nature intended, then the plant will actively take root, put out additional roots, which will provide more nutrition, increasing productivity.

Low-growing tomatoes grown using Maslov's method increase yield by 300%, and tall tomatoes - by about 8-10 times!

II. Indeterminate varieties (unlimited growth)

These are tomatoes that will grow until they turn blue until the owner or the onset of the cold season stops them. They have great yield potential, which is more successfully realized in high greenhouses. We place approximately three bushes on 1 square. With supports such as strong trellises, open ground is not prohibited, which will be especially welcome in the southern regions.

Tomato Scarlet candles

Good for pickling, sweet. This is a patented mid-early variety (Siberian breeders distinguished themselves!). In the state register since 2007. They are characterized by a high ability to form ovaries in any conditions. From 1 sq.m you can actually get a bucket and a half. The clusters are arranged in tiers, the weight of the fruit on the lower branches reaches 120 g, on the top ones - half as much.

Very lightweight. A mid-early Siberian variety for canning whole vegetables. The fruits are elongated, reaching (maximum in our conditions) 13-14 cm in length, weighing about 120 g, and have a beautiful crimson hue. They have few seeds, are very fleshy, strong, and easy to keep. If they are picked green, they do not spoil and ripen perfectly.

The longest

A new product of Siberian selection. It begins to ripen already on the 110th (you can add a couple more) days from the sprouts appearing on the surface of the soil. Fruits have a unique length - 20 cm (specific size)! They are very elongated, with a small pear-shaped constriction in the upper part, uniformly slightly expanding downwards, with a spout. Vegetable clusters bear up to seven red fruits weighing up to 180-190 g. The product is successful in transportation, long-term storage, and pickling. Collection - at least a bucket from three plants.

High yield

The variety is productive and unpretentious. Tolerates slight shading. It ties well. Neither high nor low temperatures are scary. It succeeds in protected soil, but outdoor cultivation is not prohibited. Tomatoes begin to ripen in 106-113 days; at the same time, the plant successfully continues to grow and form clusters - up to 10 pieces per bush.

Each bears up to eight graceful fruits - cylindrical and pointed, in full ripeness - iridescent pink in color. The weight of each vegetable is 100-120 g. They contain a high percentage of sugars and dry matter. They do not burst when pickled, are good for drying, obtaining thick juice and, oddly enough in your opinion, for making tomato jam. With diligent care, the bush can bear up to a bucket of quality fruit.

Tomato Niagara

Weighty brushes

This mid-early vegetable variety has been on the state register since 2010. The bush is tall, but compact in width. It has a highly branched root system, responsive to increased nutrition and good water supply. A valuable feature of this Siberian variety is its multiple clusters, each of which bears up to 14 fruits weighing 85-115 g.

Meaty and sweet

This is one of the sweetest and meatiest products of Siberian breeders. It has been registered in the state register since 2007. The tomato is mid-season (116-118 days from the appearance of sprouts), with large foliage. The fruits resemble long, sharp peppers - they grow up to 15 cm. They are an elegant red color, the weight ranges from 120-185 g. The pulp of vegetables contains very little water and seeds. In the best case, there are up to a dozen fruits in one cluster. One bush gives 2-3 kg.

Tomato Koenigsberg

Excellent ovary

Included in the state register in 2005. The variety rightfully takes its place among the most productive Siberian varieties (up to 20 kg per square meter of land in a greenhouse). It sets perfectly even in the hot atmosphere of closed ground. Plants with a powerful bush with large leaves require increased nutrition and careful pinching.

The first ovary is formed after the growth of the 12th leaf, then inflorescences are formed every 3 leaves. Refers to varieties of medium ripening; in Siberian conditions, approximately half of the crop ripens; the rest of the fruits turn red quite well when ripened. Tomatoes in the lower clusters of vegetables weigh 300 g, and in those above - no less than 150 g. The shape is elongated, heart-shaped, smooth, and beautiful.

Vitamin and sweet

Ripe tomatoes have a golden-orange color and contain a record amount of carotene vitamins. The pulp is sweet and aromatic, like berries and fruits. The ripening period is average. The lower fruits are capable of filling up to a mass of 400-450 g, higher up the bush - 200-300 g. They are oval, often with a spout. The plants grow clusters through the leaves, each containing on average, as stated, up to 5 fruits. Productivity is high. The keeping quality is excellent. It is especially tasty when salted with gelatin.

Harvest hearts

Close internodes and a powerful trunk with dense foliage are like standard varieties, only the height is two meters. The Siberian breeding novelty produces half a bucket of fruit from one such “tree”. Ripening begins on the 115th day. Forms up to 6 beautiful clusters with 5-7 red tomatoes weighing 200-250 grams, shaped like strawberries.

Tomato Budenovka

Resistant to cracking

The variety is an improved version of Ox Heart, with a higher yield (about 9.4 kg per square), early ripening, good resistance to diseases (even to late blight) and cracking of the apical tissue of the fruit for a fleshy variety. Heart-shaped, ribbed tomatoes with excellent taste.

Record weight

The variety is a new product from a team of breeding scientists under the leadership of V.F. Gavrisha. Registered in the state register in 2015. Due to the unrealistically large fruits of vegetables, it is included in the “Russian Hero” series. The variety is not very fast in terms of ripening time (from 120 days), therefore it requires early planting of seedlings, especially careful pinching and decent feeding.

In Siberia and Central Russia it works well only in closed ground conditions, including a greenhouse. The average return from a bush is 3.6 (plus or minus) kg, the record is 7 kg. The tomatoes are flat-round, slightly ribbed, have an excellent smell and are very juicy, each weighing 400-600 g, not uncommon - 800 g. There are 2-3 tomatoes in one cluster of plants; if you leave only one tomato in it, it can pull more than 1 kg. Such “bogatyrs” are better suited for salads and distillation for juice.

Bowl of salad from one fruit

One of the best salad novelties, the yield is high. The plant bears 5-6 racemes. The fruits look very attractive due to their raspberry-pink color, large up to 500-800 g. The tomatoes are flat-round, ribbed, sweet. There is high resistance to cracking; The pulp density is average. A rare quality for large-fruited varieties: the fruits do not tend to quickly soften and spoil during storage.

According to the ripening period, the variety is classified as mid-early and mid-ripe. Perfect for preparing preparations: tomato paste, juice. This tomato variety is characterized by high yield. You can remove up to 5-6 kilograms of tomatoes from one bush.

Giant orange sweet

It has plasticity, rare for a large-fruited variety, and relative unpretentiousness. Delicate sweet pulp combines with excellent keeping quality. The tomatoes are round-flat (their “ribs” stand out a little), sunny orange in color. The average weight of a tomato is 0.5 kg, but in reality there are 1 kg of fruit on the bush.

Tomato Honey Drop

Sweet babes

Tomatoes from the “cherry” group, original in shape and color. Golden-yellow “pears” weight 30 g. Potato-type foliage, the bush of the plant is incredibly branched: stepsons strive to grow even at the ends of the flower racemes. But in the greenhouse you still need to remove the branches (at least partially), otherwise you will end up with a jungle. Vegetable clusters are multi-fruited clusters and the overall yield is very good. The fruits on the clusters below ripen 105 days after germination.

Plum sweets

A modern variety of breeders under the leadership of V.F. Gavrisha, a new product in the group of cherry tomatoes - the Monisto series. The year of entry into the state register is 2015. First harvest on the 115th day. The tomatoes are oval, weighing 25-40 g, collected in clusters of 30 pieces. The variety is the most unusual in color among tomatoes. It has fruits of a brown-burgundy hue, with a specific set of vitamins and an original taste.

Nuances of cultivation

Growing the Sweet Miracle tomato is carried out by sowing seeds for seedlings.
This must be done no later than the beginning of April. The soil to be used should be light. Ideally, this is a mixture of river sand, earth, and humus. The substrate can be enriched with wood ash, a small amount of potassium fertilizer or superphosphate. Before sowing the seeds, they must be soaked in a growth stimulator and disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate. During planting, the seeds are buried 2 centimeters. The planted seeds are sprayed with warm water, after which they are covered with a thick film to create a greenhouse effect.

Successful growth can only be guaranteed if microclimatic conditions are suitable. The ideal air temperature for germination is 23 – 25 °C. After the first sprouts have appeared, the containers should be moved to bright light. Periodically, it is necessary to rotate the seedling box so that light access to the plants is uniform.

Tomatoes of this variety should be watered sparingly, remembering to ensure that the top layer of soil dries out. If the seedlings are not yet strong, it is better to use a watering can or spray bottle to moisten the soil. When the first leaves (pairs) appear, it is necessary to pick and then apply complex fertilizer.

When the seedlings become stronger, they should be moved to the balcony for hardening. At first, the boxes are moved for only a few hours, then the time the plants stay in the air is gradually increased. It is worth replanting tomatoes to a permanent place when the plants reach the age of 60 days.

The soil under seedlings planted in a greenhouse should be constantly loose. It should be fertilized by adding humus under the stems. The peculiarities of cultivation are that there should not be more than 3 bushes per square meter, since increased planting density leads to loss of productivity.

The Sweet Miracle bushes are quite tall; there is a need to tie up the branches, which become heavy as the fruits ripen. Attach branches to a stick or trellis. Watering should not be excessive - the water used for this should be warm.

Tomato care

Tomatoes should be regularly watered and fed no earlier than 14-18 days after planting. Plants do not need abundant watering at the very beginning of the growing season, as this can lead to excessive growth of green mass (just like excessive application of nitrogen).

It is necessary to water rarely, but abundantly. Tomatoes need up to two liters of water per day, but it all depends on the weather, soil type, size and condition of the plant itself. The usual schedule is twice a week, in hot summers it can be up to three times a week.

It is recommended to water in the morning, but moisture should not get on the leaves of the plant. After watering, loosening is mandatory (if mulching is not carried out), and it is also necessary to ventilate the greenhouse.

ON A NOTE! Regular ventilation helps reduce humidity in the greenhouse and provides oxygen access to the root system of tomatoes.

Drip irrigation, which you can do yourself, always gives good results.

The first feeding is no earlier than 18-21 days after planting the tomatoes in the greenhouse. It is best to use water-soluble fertilizers, which are applied along with watering the tomatoes.

The choice of fertilizers is huge, and here every gardener prefers his own options. Some grow tomatoes without the use of “chemicals”, actively fertilizing the bushes with organic matter and ash

Others use ready-made formulations (this is convenient and effective), but in this case it is necessary to pay attention to the components and their quantity. During the season, up to 4-5 fertilizing of the hybrid is done in the greenhouse, and one or two foliar fertilizing is also carried out

For Divo tomato, you can use a solution that contains optimal potassium content (up to 20%), and also contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and magnesium. Fertilizing tomatoes with various fertilizers based on humic acids is very useful.

The tomato hybrid Divo requires mandatory formation. It is recommended to grow it in one stem, removing all side shoots and stepsons. This tomato, like all indets, has unlimited growth, so the top needs to be pinched.

Techniques for forming a tomato:

• timely removal of stepchildren (all) leaving a stump;
• pinching the top (above the 9th brush), while after the inflorescence two leaves are always left.

Indicating the pinching height of the growth point is conditional; the tip can be limited to any height.

Fruits are harvested in a state of technical maturity. It is advisable to remove the first tomatoes from Diva while they are still green to allow the plant to form subsequent fruits.

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Tomato ISCORKA TM YASKRAVA PLUM 0.2 grams

Tomato ISKORKA TM YASKRAVA

The list of determinate tomatoes will be incomplete if you forget to include the Iskorka tomato.

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The beautiful fruits that appear on its bushes 95-105 days after the seedlings appear are the key to the popularity of this variety. In addition, one of the reasons to buy tomato seeds is its early ripeness. Gardeners usually don’t have to wait long for the harvest: the tomatoes ripen plum-shaped, elongated, with smooth skin and bright red coloring. The weight of the fruit is usually from 80 to 110 grams.

This tomato variety is universal, characterized by good commercial qualities and the suitability of the finished product for transportation over long distances. According to the instructions from the manufacturer, you can sow vegetable seeds in the ground in winter and spring, and for seedlings in April-May. The harvesting period will be protracted, from approximately July to October.

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Harvesting

Harvesting is done every 3-5 days as the fruits ripen. You can pick tomatoes at the stage of technical maturity, when the skin begins to turn red, brown or yellow. Lying in the sun, such fruits will fully ripen and will not differ in taste from those that ripen on the bush.

If you pick tomatoes green, it will be impossible to get the same taste from them.

• Early ripening varieties begin to ripen in the second half of July, and from mid-August the bushes begin to die off. If the weather forecast is unfavorable and a sharp cold snap begins, it is better to remove all the saturated fruits the day before.
• In mid-season varieties, the fruiting period shifts two weeks ahead.
• Late tomatoes and giants are harvested in August when grown in open ground. They can be left in the greenhouse until September.

Urgently remove the fruits if late blight symptoms appear on the leaves, otherwise you may lose the entire harvest.

Tomatoes can be stored in a cool room for up to 2 months, placed in wooden boxes. Of course, the fruits should not be overripe. Red tomatoes picked from the bush remain fresh for no more than 5 days. During this time, they need to be eaten or used for processing and preparation of canned vegetables.

On a note! Since tomato tops are often affected by late blight, it is better to burn them after harvesting.

Black tomatoes

This color is provided by anthocyanins. They are able to destroy harmful bacteria in the body, help with colds and increase immunity. Strengthen the walls of blood vessels, relieve swelling, bind free radicals, thereby protecting the body from diseases.

The fruits of these varieties are called black, but they can be blue, purple or brown. Black tomato: the best varieties and hybrids of black tomatoes for planting in a greenhouse

Tomato Bison black

Agroholding "Poisk"

The Bison black tomato fruit has a very unusual color - a unique combination of violet-brown and purple-red. Fruits weighing up to 300 g, with an excellent sweet rich taste.

Black Bison tomatoes are good fresh, in salads and for making sauces.

Tomato Bison black (left) and tomato Sirius (right)

Tomato Sirius

"Russia Gardens"

Rare color and high lycopene content. The fruits are dark brown on the outside and cherry-colored on the inside. Very sweet and tasty. In hot weather, the skin changes color to red-brown. Perfectly stored and transported.

The Sirius tomato is an indeterminate hybrid, resistant to mosaic and verticillium. Grows well in soil and film greenhouses; fruit sets well at high temperatures.

Tomato everyone's envy

"Ural summer resident"

The fruits are a rich blue-black-violet color. The pulp is dense, cherry-red in color, with a strong aroma and an excellent ratio of sugars and acids, which gives them a special, fruity taste. Fruits weighing 60–80 g, each cluster contains 7–10 pieces.

The tomato is the envy of everyone - early ripening, indeterminate, for closed ground.

Tomato everyone's envy

Tomato Azure giant

"Russian vegetable garden"

Black tomatoes are often found among cherry tomatoes, but these tomatoes are large, weighing 180–250 g. They are fleshy, juicy, and have excellent taste. Contain a record content of anthocyanins.

The Azure Giant tomato is a powerful, indeterminate hybrid.

Tomato Black Bunch

"Russian vegetable garden"

The color is very rich. The dark peel is rich in powerful antioxidants anthocyanins and lycopene. The pigment appears in the skin exposed to sunlight already at an early stage of ripening. Cocktail fruits with an average weight of 45 g have a plum aftertaste.

The Black Bunch tomato is an indeterminate hybrid, ripens in 75 days.