Tomato Alaska: characteristics and description of the variety, yield with photo

The Alaska tomato is ideal for seedless growing in high-risk farming areas. A detailed description of the tomato can be found on special sites on the Internet or in encyclopedias for gardeners. The considered variety is suitable for both open ground and greenhouse conditions. Alaska tomatoes are a great option for regions with short and cold summers.

About variety

The variety is early ripening (85-100 days) and high-yielding. The fruits begin to ripen at the end of June. "Alaska" is considered a determinant, that is, it has limited stem growth. A bush about 0.5 meters high needs a garter to a support and moderate pinching.The first inflorescence is formed above the 8th-9th leaf, the next - every 1-2 leaves. The number of nests is 3-4. Molding during cultivation is not required. The yield of the variety is 2 kg from one bush (with the right agricultural technology).

Fruit characteristics

The fruits of "Alaska" are smooth, rich red, flat-round, weighing no more than 100 grams. Their main feature is that they quickly gain sweetness. Juicy and very tasty, they are perfect both for fresh consumption and for home canning.

Pros of Alaska:

• Easy maintenance;
• Unpretentiousness to weather conditions;
• Resistant to diseases (including tobacco mosaic virus) and Fusarium wilt;

• Good fruit set even in cold climates;
• Early and friendly return of the harvest;
• Fruit uniformity;
• This tomato can be grown even on a balcony or windowsill.

Reviews of gardeners about the Alaska tomato

• Who planted "Alaska" will agree with me that these are just excellent tomatoes. Very tasty and do not require special techniques in cultivation. I recommend this variety to all gardeners who want to get a good and early harvest of tomatoes. (Valentina Dmitrievna, Perm)
• Growing these tomatoes is a pleasure. They perfectly tolerate temperature changes, are suitable for cold climates and ripen earlier than other varieties. Salads from them are wonderful, but winter preparations are not particularly successful. I conclude that they are suitable for fresh consumption only. (Alexandra, Irkutsk)
• I read good reviews about Alaska, decided to plant it myself and did not regret it. For the first time in my life, I managed to grow tomatoes on the balcony! And without much labor and time costs. So I've never been happy. (Oleg Sergeevich, Syzran)

• My description of "Alaska" is the most positive. I have never been able to grow tomatoes so simply and quickly. I advise all "lazy" gardeners, because this variety requires the easiest care. And according to the result, "Alaska" is not inferior to demanding and fastidious varieties. (Alina, Moscow)
• I planted seedlings in April, planted them in the ground in May, and already at the end of June, tomatoes ripened in my garden, excellent both in appearance and taste. I made homemade blanks out of them, we will soon try with the family what came of it. (Olga Vladimirovna, Lipetsk)

• I have been growing "Alaska" for the third year already. This variety suits me well. They say that it is only a salad, but I get lecho and the sauces are different. Probably, it also depends on culinary skills, and I am an experienced cook. (Alexandra Fedorovna, Tver)
• "Alaska" is a wonderful variety. Hardy and productive. The taste is sweet and very delicate. Their salads are simply amazing. All the guests ask what kind of wonderful tomatoes they are. (Olga Viktorovna, Yekaterinburg)

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