Tomato Glacier: characteristics and description of the variety with a photo

Today, the tomato has become one of the most common plants in the gardens of vegetable growers in the northern and southern regions of Russia. Tomato Glacier successfully bears fruit even in the coldest corners of the country. In 1999, Siberian breeders bred this cold-resistant variety. In 2000, he was officially included in the state register.

General information

Tomato stably bears fruit in greenhouse conditions and in the open field. Characteristics and description of the variety:

• semi-determinant;
• high yield, up to 8 kilograms of berries are obtained from one bush during the summer season;
• early ripe, maximum period before fruiting 95 days;
• standard;
• plant height does not exceed 130 cm;
• medium foliage bush;
• resistant to low temperatures;
• friendly fruit ripening;
• resistant to most nightshade diseases;
• unpretentious;
• possible long-term storage and transportation;
• demanding to top dressing and soil composition.

The popularity of the variety is due to its resistance to low temperatures. The name of the tomato is justified, tomatoes feel equally good in the open ground of the northern and southern regions. Appearance and technical data of Glacier fruits:

• colour when mature is bright red;
• rounded, slightly flattened shape;
• medium size, with a maximum tomato weight of no more than 350 grams;
• 3-4 cameras;
• dry matter does not exceed 5%;
• smooth;
• sweet taste;
• fragrant.

Tomatoes are among the universal ones. Ripe berries are used for canning, s alting, making ketchup, puree, paste, juice. Raw tomato is suitable as an ingredient for vegetable salads and table decorations.

Growing advice

Seedling method of planting is preferred for the variety. Preparatory work begins a month before the expected sowing date, usually mid-March. To obtain he althy seedlings, it is recommended to follow a number of rules:

• prepare containers with earth;
• sowing tomato seeds to a depth of 1.5-2 cm;
• after sowing, cover the seedlings with films;
• will ensure a constant room temperature of at least 21 degrees;
• regular watering;
• feeding seedlings at least twice;
• provide plants with a constant source of artificial or natural light after germination.

7-10 days before planting, hardening of tomato seedlings begins. Take the bush to fresh air. The hardening time starts from 30 minutes and is adjusted to 2 hours. When two true leaves appear, a pick is necessary.

IMPORTANT! For a better harvest, it is recommended to form a bush in 2-3 stems.

In care, the tomato is not whimsical, a novice gardener can handle the cultivation. To get the best result, you should follow a set of measures:

• watering with warm water in the evening or morning hours, as needed;
• regular loosening and weeding;
• feeding with complex mineral fertilizer;
• tying the stems and establishing support.

Opinion of gardeners

Good day! Neighbors in the suburban area advised the tomato variety Glacier. I have never seen this kind before. He endured the cool summer in St. Petersburg perfectly. The yield exceeded expectations. From 1 sq. meters planting collected 28 kilograms of berries. Resistance to low temperatures, unpretentiousness and good taste brought the tomato to the first place. Next summer I plan to allocate 4 beds.A ripe berry is suitable for canning and s alting for the winter. Recommended!

Anastasia Valeryanovna, 54 years old

I advise all residents of the north of Russia to buy Glacier tomato seeds. It withstands low temperatures, stably bears fruit and does not require special care. It is important to tie up the bushes and establish a support, otherwise a good harvest will not work. In care, the variety is not demanding, endures most diseases. Ripe tomatoes are very sweet and juicy. They tolerate transportation well and are stored for a long time, pampered themselves with fresh berries until mid-October. I did not find any cons for myself.

Natalya Ivanovna, 45 years old.

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