All summer residents living in the central regions of Russia, in Karelia and the Leningrad region, have a very good variety for you, which can be grown on open ground until frost. It is called "Snowdrop".
In addition to resistance to low temperatures, it has a high yield. Read more about the variety in our article. Description of tomatoes, their main characteristics, peculiarities of cultivation, ability to resist diseases and pests.
Tomato "Snowdrop": description of the variety
Grade name | Snowdrop |
general description | Early ripe frost-resistant semi-determinant variety |
Originator | Russia |
Ripening | 80-90 days |
The form | Rounded, slightly flattened |
Colour | Red |
Average tomato mass | 100-150 grams |
Application | Ideal for whole canning |
Yield varieties | up to 20 kg per square meter |
Features of growing | Poor drought and heat |
Disease resistance | Highly resistant to fungal diseases |
This is an early frost-resistant northern variety, from the moment you planted the seedlings, 80-90 days will pass until the fruits are fully ripe.
Plant semi-determinant half-type. Brings an equally good harvest, both in unprotected soil and in greenhouse shelters. The plant is rather high 110-130 cm. It has a complex disease resistance.
Tomatoes cort "Snowdrop", after fully ripened, bright red. The shape is rounded, slightly flattened. Taste is good, sugary, pleasant, typical tomato. Fruits of average weight 100-120 g, copies of the first collection can reach 150 g. The number of chambers is 3-4, the dry matter content is about 5%. Collected fruits can be stored for a long time and tolerate transportation.
Grade name | Fruit weight |
Snowdrop | 100-150 grams |
Miracle Lazy | 60-65 grams |
Sanka | 80-150 grams |
Liana Pink | 80-100 grams |
Schelkovsky Early | 40-60 grams |
Labrador | 80-150 grams |
Severenok F1 | 100-150 grams |
Bullfinch | 130-150 grams |
Room surprise | 25 grams |
F1 debut | 180-250 grams |
Alenka | 200-250 grams |
The "Snowdrop" was bred in Russia by specialists from Siberia, especially for the harsh northern conditions in 2000, received state registration as a variety for open ground and greenhouses in 2001. Almost immediately gained recognition among amateurs and farmers due to its varietal qualities.
The variety is specially bred for the regions of Karelia, the Leningrad Region and the Urals. In areas of the far north is grown in heated greenhouses. In the south it grows worse, since it is derived for cold regions.
The fruits of the variety "Snowdrop" are ideal for whole-canning.. Fresh, they are very good and will serve as an excellent addition to the table. Juices and purees are also excellent in quality.
This is a very fruitful variety, for it, including his love. Under suitable conditions, 6-7 kg can be collected from each bush. With a recommended planting density of 4-5 plants per square meter. m goes up to 20 kg. This is certainly a very good result of the yield, and almost a record for the average grade.
Grade name | Yield |
Snowdrop | up to 20 kg per square meter |
Raspberry jingle | 18 kg per square meter |
Red Arrow | 27 kg per square meter |
Valentine | 10-12 kg per square meter |
Samara | 11-13 kg per square meter |
Tanya | 4.5-5 kg from a bush |
Favorite | 19-20 kg per square meter |
Demidov | 1.5-5 kg per square meter |
King of beauty | 5.5-7 kg from a bush |
Banana Orange | 8-9 kg per square meter |
Riddle | 20-22 kg from a bush |
Fungicides, insecticides and growth stimulants in your garden. Plant protection measures against late blight.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the main positive qualities of the variety "Snowdrop" note:
- record frost resistance;
- very good taste;
- early ripeness;
- immunity to common diseases of tomatoes in the greenhouse;
- beautiful appearance of the fruit.
Among the shortcomings should be distinguished capriciousness to the composition of the soil and requirements for dressing.especially at the plant development stage.
Read more about the types of soil for tomatoes. And also about the difference between the soil for seedlings and the soil for adult plants in greenhouses.
A photo
You can visually get acquainted with the tomato of the snowdrop variety in the photo below:
Features of growing
The main feature of the tomato "Snowdrop" is its resistance to low temperatures. Also, many note the high immunity to disease and high taste of the fruit. Poor drought and heat.
Sowing of seeds produced in mid-April, seedlings are planted no earlier than June 10. The trunk of the bush must be tied up, and the branches strengthened with the help of props, this will prevent breaking. It is necessary to form in two or three stems, in the open ground, usually in three.
Read more on our website all about fertilizers for tomatoes:
- Mineral, organic, phosphoric, complex, ready and TOP best.
- Yeast, iodine, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, boric acid, ash.
- Foliar top dressing, when picking, for seedlings.
Diseases and pests
"Snowdrop" has a very high resistance to fungal diseases. In rare cases, root rot may be affected. They combat this disease by loosening the soil, reducing watering and mulching.
You should also be wary of diseases associated with improper care.. To avoid these troubles, it is necessary to observe the mode of watering, regularly loosen the soil. Airing measures will also be effective if the plant is in a greenhouse.
Of malicious insects often damaged by melon gum and thrips, the drug is successfully used against them "Bison".
In the open ground is attacked by slugs, they are harvested by hand, all the tops and weeds are removed, and the ground is sprinkled with coarse sand and lime, creating unique barriers. Like many other types of tomatoes, the whitefly is often exposed to the greenhouse, and they are struggling with it with the help of Konfidor.
Conclusion
As follows from a brief review, this is a fairly easy-to-care grade. Even a gardener with no experience can cope with its cultivation. If you live in a cold region, be sure to plant a few copies. Good luck in the new season.
You can get to know other tomato varieties with different ripening terms using the links below:
Early maturing | Middle late | Medium early |
Crimson Viscount | Yellow banana | Pink Bush F1 |
The Tsar Bell | Titanium | Flamingo |
Katya | F1 slot | Openwork |
Valentine | Honey salute | Chio Chio San |
Cranberries in sugar | Miracle of the market | Supermodel |
Fatima | gold fish | Budenovka |
Verlioka | De barao black | F1 major |