Description of the Alaska tomato and characteristics of the fruit

Today, gardeners have a huge selection of tomatoes. However, few are hardy and capable of producing a harvest even in cold summers. The Alaska tomato, pictured below, is just such a variety, suitable for both greenhouse and open-air cultivation. Ripe fruits can be obtained even in regions with extremely challenging weather conditions. Many experts believe that Alaska is the ideal variety for areas with cold, short summers.

Description of the variety

This variety is distinguished by its early maturity. If you sow the seeds in spring for seedlings, you can harvest delicious fruits as early as June. The official description states that the tomatoes ripen in 80 to 100 days.

Another important characteristic of this variety is its low growth. The bushes are determinate, meaning they have limited growth. This tomato variety comes in a variety, but most don't reach even 1 meter. Alaska is not just a low-growing tomato, but a dwarf tomato. Its bushes are no more than 0.5 meters tall. This size allows the plant to survive even in challenging weather conditions.

Despite the bushes' low height, they require shaping and support. Side shoots are always removed to maximize yield. However, experts do not recommend removing all side shoots, as this can negatively impact the plant's health.

With proper training, the bush should yield a bountiful harvest. Numerous reviews from gardeners who have planted Alaska tomatoes and have experienced all the advantages and disadvantages of this variety indicate that the fruits set even in cold weather, which is a rarity for this crop. Moreover, the tomatoes ripen quickly. Particularly noteworthy is the uniform fruit set, as ripening occurs almost simultaneously.

Another advantage is the variety's low maintenance. Given its low bushes, Alaska tomatoes can be grown year-round, even on a balcony in winter.

Characteristics of fruits

For an extremely low-growing variety, Alaska produces a good yield. Yielding 2 kg per plant, even in a cold summer, is simply excellent.

A single plant produces a large number of tomatoes. Typically, the clusters are spaced one or two times a leaf. Each cluster bears three to four fruits, each weighing 100 grams.

One of the key characteristics of Alaska tomatoes is that they quickly develop color and sweetness. Therefore, 80 days are sufficient for full ripening.

Tomatoes of this variety grow to be very tasty and sweet. Their skin is moderately thick, making them suitable for canning. They also withstand long-distance transportation well. They can be stored in a cool place for several months, but it's best to pick them when they're slightly green.

How to get a good harvest?

Proper care is essential for high yields. Alaska tomatoes are small and compact when properly trained, so 6-7 plants can be planted per square meter. Yields can reach up to 15 kg.

Overall, this variety is easy to care for. Water tomatoes as needed, once a day during dry summers. Evenings are best. For a good yield, mineral fertilizers should be applied twice a season. Once the tomatoes are ripe, they no longer require additional fertilizer.

A good harvest can only be grown from healthy bushes, so plants should be sprayed with pest and disease control products.