Description of the Siberian Malachite tomato, cultivation nuances, and reviews

It's rare to find a tomato variety that's both easy to grow and has a unique appearance. The Siberian Malachite tomato is precisely that. It's easy to grow, so even a novice gardener can handle the task. And for their efforts, they'll reap a bountiful harvest of unusual tomatoes with excellent flavor.

Description of fruits

This option is suitable for gardeners who don't expect an early harvest. However, late-ripening varieties also have many advantages. First and foremost, while early-ripening tomatoes in Siberia are already beginning to mature, these are just beginning to bear fruit, providing fresh produce throughout the summer season. Late-ripening tomatoes are often better stored for long periods and transported without damage.

The Siberian Malachite variety, a photo of which can be seen below, is indeterminate. This means the bushes grow to gigantic sizes. Sometimes the tomatoes reach 2 meters or more toward the sky. However, this depends largely on the planting location. If the bushes are planted in a greenhouse, they will grow very tall. When planted in the ground, the Siberian Malachite grows significantly shorter.

When grown properly, the yield per bush is quite high. However, to achieve this, it's necessary to train the bush regularly and remove excess leaves. Only branches with fruit buds should be left. Each cluster produces 5-7 fruits. Experts recommend especially careful stem shaping. Given that the bush grows very tall, it's not recommended to leave a large number of stems. Two or three are sufficient.

Characteristics of the variety

Many experienced gardeners who have grown this tomato variety note that Siberian Malachite plants look simply superb. The unusual fruits complement the tall stems perfectly.

According to the information contained in the characteristics and description of the variety, the tomatoes are similar in appearance to tomato Malachite Box and are considered one of the most original. They have a round shape, a fairly dense texture, and a small size. On average, one tomato weighs 120 g. But the main characteristic of these tomatoes is their color: green with yellowish veins. This coloring gives them their name.

Scientists have discovered that this variety is one of the most beneficial used by modern gardeners. Its fruits contain a large amount of carotene, eliminating the risk of an allergic reaction after eating them. Siberian Malachite is recommended for those on a diet.

Siberian Malachite tomatoes have excellent flavor. They are excellent fresh for eating. They are also ideal for canning, as they are small and look beautiful in a jar. Their distinctive feature is their very thick skin, which can be easily peeled off if needed.

Siberian Malachite tomatoes have a beautiful cross-section, as you can see in the photo below. They are greenish and veined. However, if they reach peak ripeness, they may turn slightly orange.

Growing nuances and reviews

The Siberian Malachite tomato variety can be planted in any number of ways. The key to achieving a good yield is proper bush formation. The plant can grow very tall and spreading, so it's best to plant no more than four bushes per square meter.

This variety is considered easy to care for. It tolerates cool summers well. Plants should be watered regularly. In hot weather, this should be done twice a day. A better yield is possible when grown in a greenhouse, where Siberian Malachite can reach very large sizes.

If you look at the reviews from gardeners, they are only positive:

Elena, Kropotkin: "Unusual and very tasty tomatoes. I don't regret buying this particular variety, as they are easy to care for, beautiful, and easy to use."

Marianna, Bataysk: "I've been growing Siberian Malachite for several years now. It makes excellent preserves for the winter. Not a single tomato has cracked yet, as the skin is very thick."