Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum) 48 days Siberian Heirloom Open Pollinated Tomato is our earliest tomato at 48 Days. Siberian is capable of settings fruit at 38° on sturdy, dark green bush plants. Fruit are bright red, 3 – 5 oz in weight, and bunch in clusters of 30 or more. A Russian traveler is said to have smuggled seed out in 1975. Siberian is Determinate.
Planting Instructions for Siberian Tomato Seeds
Start Siberian Tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Plant the Tomato seeds ¼” deep in sterile seed starting mix. Germination occurs in 6-14 days in soil 70-90°F. Once true leaves develop, separate Heirloom / Open Pollinated Tomato plants into 3-4″ pots, placing in full light & cooler temps (60-70°F). Set out hardened off Tomato transplants, in full sun, once soil has warmed, 18-30″ apart, in rows 3-4′ apart. Plant tall, spindly Tomato seedlings deeper, the stems will sprout roots and support and strengthen the plant. To help prevent blossom end rot, put 1 Tbs of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells at the bottom of your planting hole. The calcium will help build strong cell walls once your heirloom tomatoes plants start producing fruit. For strong tomato plants, add 1 Tbs of aged compost and 1 Tbs of bone meal to the bottom of the hole as well.
FAQ:
What makes the Siberian Tomato unique?
The Siberian Tomato is an heirloom variety known for its exceptionally early maturity, ripening in just 48 days. It can set fruit at temperatures as low as 38°F, making it ideal for cooler climates. The determinate plants produce bright red, 3-5 oz fruits in clusters of 30 or more.
How long does it take for Siberian Tomatoes to mature?
Siberian Tomatoes mature in just 48 days, making them one of the earliest-maturing tomato varieties available, perfect for gardeners seeking a fast and reliable harvest.
What type of plant is the Siberian Tomato?
The Siberian Tomato is a determinate variety, meaning it grows to a set size and produces all its fruit over a concentrated period. Its sturdy, dark green bush plants are compact and productive.
How should Siberian Tomato seeds be planted?
To grow Siberian Tomatoes, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in sterile seed-starting mix at 70-90°F. Germination occurs in 6-14 days. Once true leaves develop, transplant seedlings into 3- to 4-inch pots and provide full light at cooler temperatures of 60-70°F. Harden off the plants and transplant them outdoors in full sun, spacing them 18-30 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.
How can I ensure healthy Siberian Tomato plants and prevent blossom end rot?
To prevent blossom end rot, add one tablespoon of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells to the planting hole to provide calcium. Enrich the soil with one tablespoon each of aged compost and bone meal. Plant tall seedlings deeper to encourage strong root development along the stem, ensuring robust, productive plants capable of yielding bright red fruits, even in cooler temperatures.
Mary Hayes (verified owner) –
Love these
Wanda (verified owner) –
Hard year for tomatoes, so much rain, so I put a few in pots and they still produced. Great flavor!
karen bergerson (verified owner) –
Bryson VanCleve –
I’m not sure why this tomato isn’t more widely known and preferred. If you are a commercial grower like me or a home gardener, this is basically the heirloom version of an early girl tomato. However, you don’t need to trellis or cage them because they are a rare compact bush variety that only reaches 2.5 ft tall. We plant in fabric and I can easily get away with a double row of 18″ spacing on my 4′ fabric which equals 132 plants in my 100 ft rows. They are prolific, tasty and fast to maturity like the early girl, and are also the same size. But, they are less effort because you just pick them off of a small bush plant that only gets about 2.5 ft tall. However this review is for my state of Arkansas. In Oregon where you may grow a yellow sweet tomato, this plant may or may not do as well for flavor there. In Arkansas they are a tasty, acidic, red tomato. God bless.