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The tomato is such a versatile and popular vegetable that it is difficult to imagine a garden plot where at least a few square meters would not be allotted for its cultivation. But this culture has a southern origin and for most of the northern and eastern regions of Russia is of little use for growing in open ground. And not everyone has greenhouses either.
Therefore, in recent years, a trend in Russian breeding has become very popular, associated with the creation of resistant varieties of tomatoes that could grow without problems in the zones of so-called risky farming. These are regions in the north of Russia - Arkhangelsk, Leningrad regions, and many regions of the Urals and Siberia.
Siberian breeders have created many excellent varieties of tomatoes that have very attractive characteristics of both the fruit and the tomato plants themselves. One of these varieties with a charming and magical name is the Snow Tale tomato, a description of the variety and characteristics of the fruit of which can be found below in this article. Still, the name alone can say a lot about the appearance of plants. Plants of this tomato variety are often compared to a Christmas tree dressed up for the holiday. They really look very decorative. Well, tasty and juicy fruits complete the positive impression that usually develops from the first acquaintance with this variety.
Description of the variety
Tomato Snow Tale was bred by the famous breeder from Novosibirsk V.N. Dederko. Thanks to his breeding work, many outstanding varieties of tomatoes were bred, the variety of which would be quite enough to satisfy the possible tastes and preferences of gardeners. Tomato Snow Fairy Tale is a special variety bred specifically for cultivation in the open field of the West Siberian region. But this region also includes the Tyumen region, which is one of the northernmost areas for growing tomatoes in general. Moreover, the Snezhnaya Skazka variety was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia in 2006 and was officially recommended for cultivation in the West Siberian region.
Seeds of this variety are sold mainly in sachets of the Siberian Garden company.
The Winter Fairy Tale variety can be classified as superdeterminant, since it hardly reaches 50 cm in height. Moreover, this tomato is a standard tomato. That is, it has a powerful, almost tree-like trunk, and a fairly compact root system. The volume of leaves of such tomatoes is usually the same as that of conventional varieties, but due to their closer arrangement to each other, a more compact crown with a significant leaf surface is obtained. Therefore, in terms of yield, such tomatoes do not lag behind their counterparts.
The main advantage of standard determinant tomato varieties is that they do not require pinching at all, and, therefore, the garter and the formation of bushes are also canceled. In the beds, they can be planted a little denser than ordinary tomatoes, which means that the yield per square meter of the occupied area increases. All this is also quite true for the Snow Tale tomato. Its leaves are traditional for tomatoes, dark green in color. The peduncle has no articulation.
The inflorescence is of the simple type. The very first inflorescence is usually formed after 6 or 7 leaves, later they are formed through the leaf.
There are some discrepancies in the timing of ripening of this tomato in various sources. Some argue that the variety is ultra-early ripening. In others, and, in particular, in the description of the originator, it is argued that the Snow Tale tomato belongs rather to the mid-ripening ones - after all, 105-110 days pass from the moment the first shoots appear until the fruits are fully ripe. The discrepancy in timing is most likely due to the fact that at the stage of technical maturity, which undoubtedly occurs earlier (85-90 days), the fruits of the Snow Tale acquire a very attractive milky-white hue. Then they gradually turn orange and finally turn red.
Due to the uneven ripening of tomatoes on the tomato bushes Snow Tale, a very picturesque picture can be observed. Small tomatoes of three different colors - white, orange, red, adorn compact green bushes with velvety foliage.
The yield of this tomato is quite high - up to 30 tomatoes of various degrees of ripeness can ripen on one bush in one go. On an industrial scale, about 285 centners of marketable tomatoes are harvested from one hectare.
The variety is characterized by excellent fruit setting even under the most unfavorable weather conditions. Plants of this tomato variety are also capable of recovering from light short-term frosts.
The resistance of the Snow Tale tomatoes to the main complex of diseases is average.
Characteristics of tomatoes
The fruits of the Snow Tale tomato are distinguished by the following characteristics:
- The shape of the tomatoes is rounded - it's not for nothing that they resemble New Year's decorations-balls.
- The color at the stage of full maturity is bright red. But unripe fruits are distinguished by a beautiful milky tint.
- Tomatoes of this variety are not large in size. The average fruit weight is 60-70 grams. But producers claim that in especially favorable conditions tomatoes can reach a mass of 180-200 grams.
- The fruit contains more than four seed chambers.
- The skin is quite dense and smooth. The pulp is juicy.
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Taste is defined as good and excellent. Tomatoes are sweetish with a slight sourness.
- Fruits are not stored very well, cannot be transported.
- Tomatoes of this tomato variety can be called universal in terms of types of use - they are good for preparing summer vegetable salads and other culinary dishes, they make well ketchups, juices, lecho and other tomato preparations for the winter.
Growing features
Despite the fact that the Snow Tale tomato is zoned for the West Siberian region, these tomatoes will turn out to be a godsend for many gardeners whose plots are located in a climatic zone with a cool and short summer season. Of course, for the successful cultivation of tomatoes in any climatic zone, a preliminary seedling period is necessary. Tomato seeds Snow Tale are sown for seedlings throughout March. Seedlings usually grow very strong, stocky and healthy.
In open ground, these tomatoes can be planted at stable positive temperatures during the day.
To protect against possible night frosts, planted tomato plants can be covered with non-woven fabric.
It is not necessary to form or pinch plants of the Snow Fairy Tale variety. You can tie them up as needed in case of a special crop overload.
But preventive treatments for diseases must be carried out several times per season. It is better to use biological preparations such as Fitosporin, Glyocladin and others for these purposes.
In any case, tomatoes also need regular watering and feeding.The need for additional nutrients increases especially during the budding period, after flowering and during the ripening of tomatoes.
Reviews of gardeners
Tomato Snow Tale leaves especially caring reviews about itself from gardeners living in areas that are not most favorable for tomato growth.
Conclusion
Tomato Snow Tale will be an ideal choice for those gardeners whose plots are minimally adapted for growing tomatoes, as well as in the event of a lack of time, since it requires minimal maintenance.
