Description of the Severyanin tomato, characteristics, and reviews

The hybrid tomato "Severyanin" consistently receives positive and positive reviews from farmers. The main characteristic of this variety is its ability to tolerate extremely low summer temperatures. Severyanin tomatoes are ideal for cultivation in cold climates. They can be grown in greenhouses and outdoors, provided there is no risk of frost.

Features of the Severyanin tomato

This plant is classified as a semi-standard, determinate, early-ripening variety. It forms a compact bush up to 50 cm tall. The branches are small and strong. Staking is not required, as the stem does not bend under the weight of even a bountiful harvest.

The foliage is medium-dense and small. The leaves are dark green. The consistency is dense and the texture is wrinkled. The clusters are formed with three leaves spaced apart. Each cluster contains 5-6 tomatoes.

The fruits themselves are large, weighing 150-200 g. The color is distinctly red, the skin is thick and thin. The flesh is juicy with a distinct tomato aroma and flavor. Ripening is uniform, yielding up to 6 kg per bush, a very good result for a low-growing variety.

Fruiting begins 88-92 days after sowing. Tomatoes don't require high light or heat to ripen. They tolerate low temperatures and strong gusts of wind well. Ripening ends after the first frost.

Pre-growing of seedlings is not necessary. Seeds can be planted directly in open ground. This is the main difference and advantage of this variety.

Since the bushes are small, they can be planted at a rate of 10-12 per square meter. During the ripening and fruiting period, the plants require enhanced nutrition. For this, mineral fertilizers are applied in liquid form to the roots.

Advantages of the variety

Severyanin tomatoes have unique characteristics that make them extremely popular among farmers in northern regions.

The advantages of this variety are as follows:

• excellent tolerance to low temperatures, cold fog and short-term frosts;
• fruit setting in conditions of low light and lack of heat;
• compact shape and low growth, which eliminates the need for garters;
• the possibility of planting directly in a greenhouse or in open beds;
• no need for additional heating and lighting for seedlings and adult plants;
• high yield, excellent taste and attractive appearance;
• good shelf life, transportation tolerance and long-term storage.

The fruits are a favorite among culinary experts. They are served raw, used in hot and cold dishes, and canned whole or as juice. Stored in a cool, dark place, the harvest can last up to four months.

Farmers' reviews of tomatoes

Vladimir, 55 years old, Ukhta:

"I learned about this variety and was immediately interested, as I live in a cold climate. I grew it in a plastic greenhouse and received my first tomatoes in July. The fruits ripened small, weighing up to 150 g. There were plenty of tomatoes, yielding 50 kg per square meter. I was delighted with the taste of the tomatoes—pleasant, sweet, and rich. What I liked most was how well the plants withstood the cold and freezing fog. I didn't lose a single plant the entire season. The breeders also worked hard on the tomato's immunity. The plants remained disease-free throughout the growing and fruiting season. I recommend this variety to anyone living in the northern regions."

Ekaterina, 62 years old, Raychikhinsk:

"For years, I was losing my tomato crops due to nighttime frosts. Then I discovered this variety—Severyanin. I bought seeds and planted them in a greenhouse. The plants sprouted well, and three months later, I was delighted with the first fruits. I loved the tomatoes—large, juicy, and beautiful. I also liked the fact that the plants don't need staking. The strong, short stems support the weight of the tomatoes. The only thing I had to do regularly was fertilize the soil. But it's worth the effort, as they produce a ton of tomatoes, the largest of which weigh up to 200g. From now on, I'll be planting Severyanin regularly."

Nikolay, 57 years old, Inta:

"I planted this variety at my dacha last season. I was pleasantly surprised by how well it grew and ripened, even in low light and cool weather. The fruits were small, averaging 70-100g, but there were plenty of them, and they went well for canning. The flavor was also satisfying: sweet and spicy."