Siberian troika tomato

The Siberian Troika tomato first appeared in Siberia, in 2004. He very quickly gained popularity among gardeners and began to be grown throughout Russia. The main distinguishing feature of this species is a rather high yield, unpretentiousness and amazing taste characteristics of the fruits. This tomato variety has not only these advantages, but also a number of others, no less important. In this article, we will take a closer look at this variety, all its pros and cons, and, of course, how to grow this wonderful vegetable.

Tomato Siberian Troika: variety description and characteristics

Tomato Siberian Troika: photo of the variety

Beautiful and tasty Siberian Troika tomatoes will always be a welcome guest in the kitchen of absolutely any housewife. They are perfect not only for preparing salads, but also for various other dishes, juices, pickles and even pasta. But these wonderful vegetables are extremely rare on sale, so it would be better to grow them yourself, on your own. And for this you need to know everything about this variety and follow the rules of agricultural technology when growing.

The tomato variety Sibirskaya Troika is a standard and determinant one. This means that bushes reaching 60 centimeters in height are able to regulate their growth on their own. Therefore, caring for this plant will not be difficult, you just need to cut off the lower large leaves and remove the underdeveloped stepsons.

The stability of the Siberian troika tomatoes is provided by the stem, which is quite strong and thick. A garter for these bushes, if necessary, is only at the time of pouring the tomatoes. A good, plentiful harvest of this crop is achieved thanks to the roots of this vegetable crop, which is very well developed in it and actively delivers nutrition to the plant.

As the culture grows, fruiting brushes are formed, which also consist of flowers, up to about 10 pieces. The first inflorescence begins to tie over the ninth leaflet. Well, above the buds appear through two leaves. In general, up to about 12 inflorescences appear on the stem in one season, after which the bush stops growing. Although it is possible to increase the fruiting period under favorable conditions, this is done by growing one side shoot. Only one stronger fruiting stepson is selected, about one month before the main shoot is crowned. During sprouting, it will also give about 12 brushes of vegetables.

The ripe fruits of the Siberian troika tomato have an unusual, pepper-shaped or cylindrical shape and a small nose at the end of the fruit. Tomatoes grow up to 15 centimeters in length and weigh up to 350 grams on average. The fruits are covered with a dense skin, but at the same time very soft, which is important in cooking. A young tomato has a light green color, which turns brown as it grows, and, as a result, becomes a bright scarlet color. The pulp of tomatoes is sweet, juicy and very tasty. It consists of 3-4 small chambers filled with juice and a huge amount of seeds. In addition, tomatoes of this type are resistant to fruit cracking, they contain a huge amount of vitamin C and other useful substances. The main ability of the plant is that tomatoes, even after heat treatment, are able to retain their useful properties.

The determinant tomato variety Siberian Troika gives an excellent tomato harvest both in the garden and in greenhouses. The bush bears a harvest of ripe fruits in 110-120 days from the moment of germination. From one bush, you can collect about 5 kilograms of ripe and tasty tomatoes.And, accordingly, about 15-20 kilograms from one square meter. In addition, a consistently good harvest grows due to the plant's innate weather resistance. It will be best grown by a seedling method.

Growing rules

Tomato Siberian Troika: photo of the variety

The Siberian Troika tomato was bred at the beginning for the region of Siberia and the Urals, but it feels great in the southern regions of our country, since this plant has good resistance to frost and drought. When grown in the south of the country, the plant is propagated by sowing a seed into the ground. In cold regions, the variety should be grown by seedlings.

The Siberian Troika advises sowing tomato seeds for seedlings two months before planting seedlings in the garden. In Siberia, for example, seedlings are planted in a greenhouse around the end of spring, and in open space should be planted in early summer.

Before sowing tomato seeds, the Siberian troika must be prepared in advance. To do this, soak them first in manganese, and then in a solution of a special growth stimulant. After this procedure, the seeds of the Siberian troika tomato are sown about one centimeter deep into the nutrient soil. If you are sowing tomato seeds Siberian troika in one box, then you need to leave a space free between the seeds from 1.5 centimeters. After the appearance of two matured, full-fledged leaves in the culture, the seedlings dive into different containers. But before this procedure, feed the seedlings with fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium. During the period of growing seedlings, it is fed up to 3 times with fertilizers, organic and mineral in nature. To plant the seedlings in their permanent place, the seedlings should form about 10 large leaves of rich green color. The seedling should grow by about 22-25 centimeters.

Seedlings of tomatoes Siberian troika are planted in rows, while leaving gaps between seedlings in a row of about 40 centimeters, and between rows of about 50 centimeters.

After planting, the culture is watered and not disturbed for 10 days. Follow-up care should include regular watering and loosening of the soil. Feed the vegetable every 1.5-2 weeks. Nitrogen fertilizers are applied during the period of growing greens and the formation of fruits, and potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are applied during the ripening period to increase their taste.

Tomato Siberian Troika: advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Tomato Siberian Troika: photo of the variety

It is very interesting that the Siberian Troika tomato variety does not have significant drawbacks, this has been proven by both gardeners and summer residents. Bushes of the Siberian variety give an excellent harvest even with little care and attention, as well as weather conditions. But the most important advantages are:

• Very large fruits with amazing taste.
• Very high yield of the Siberian troika tomato, in comparison with other determinant varieties.
• Ripe tomatoes can be stored for a long time.
• There is no need to constantly shape the plant bushes.
• This variety can be grown both in greenhouse conditions and in open areas.
• The plant is immune to harmful insects and infections.

The above-described advantages can serve as a very important and weighty argument for landing. But it is worth knowing that for a large harvest in a greenhouse or greenhouse, it is worth growing tall, indeterminate species, and for an open space, determinant species would be the best option.

Diseases and pests

The Siberian troika tomato has simply excellent resistance to most infections and insects. But even this feature does not negate the implementation of preventive measures several times in one season. For this, special preparations and folk remedies are used. Biological preparations should be used, since chemical preparations are used only when the plant is already sick.

Under certain conditions, late blight can cause serious damage to the plant.After a long period of rains and sudden temperature changes, it is necessary to use folk remedies to prevent its occurrence.

Tomato Siberian Troika: video about the variety

The Siberian Troika tomato is an excellent option for growing outdoors. To obtain a good yield of a tomato Siberian troika with excellent taste characteristics, laborious maintenance is not required. Vegetables grow fleshy and strong, which will be good for both cooking and preservation. They ripen at the same time and have a huge amount of nutrients.

Tomato Siberian Troika reviews

• I don't have a greenhouse or a greenhouse in my garden, so I grow everything in the beds. The Siberian Troika tomato is perfect for this growing method. The harvest ripens quickly, and the taste of the variety is simply excellent. I remove 5 kilograms of fruit from each bush, no less.
  Galina, 52 years old
• I tried to grow a huge number of different varieties of tomatoes, but I have not seen a better variety than the Siberian Troika tomato. Unpretentious, giving an amazing harvest. The fruits ripen large, sweet and juicy, which turned out to be good both for salads and for preparations for the winter. I advise everyone to try the Siberian Troika tomato variety, it will certainly delight you!
  Irina, 49 years old