The best tomato varieties for a cold climate and not only - Eagle's beak tomato, reviews, photos
The most resistant tomato varieties are presented in the Siberian collection. The goal of the breeders was to create tomatoes that can grow in any region, while having good yields and taste. So in 2005, the Eagle's Beak tomato appeared in the State Register, reviews, photos of which allow you to understand and see its features. Due to its increased winter hardiness, the variety can be grown outdoors throughout the territory of our homeland, which is important. It retains its productivity in greenhouses, delighting the gardeners of the Siberian region with sweet tomatoes. And although it is not considered the standard, but the stable yield and the versatility of the use of tasty fruits help the variety to maintain its position.
Tomato Eagle beak - reviews, photos
The variety is mid-season, the first tomatoes ripen closer to the middle of summer. A characteristic feature of plants is a high load and indeterminacy... The height of the bushes in open ground can reach up to 1.5 m, and even more in greenhouse conditions. The first ovary is formed after 10 leaves, all the following ones - after three. In total, if it is warm, the bush can give up to 8 full brushes, which is a lot for tomatoes.
The Siberian variety is characterized by high cold resistance, but its immunity to diseases is at an average level.
Taste characteristic
The largest first fruits, their weight is 600-800 g, but the variety does not have any trifles - the last tomatoes are on average 200-300 g. Tomatoes do not ripen at the same time, which many gardeners call a disadvantage. Although, on the other hand, extended fruiting allows you to have fresh vegetables until the very frost. The tomatoes themselves are of the original shape - in the form of an elongated heart, and not the same. There are "correct" hearts, and there are beautiful tomatoes with a curved tip, like an eagle's beak. The pulp is very juicy, but firm, sweet, with few seeds, the skin is raspberry-red.
The main purpose of the variety is for dining, however, juicy and sweet tomatoes make delicious juice and sauce for the winter. Small fruits can even be canned. By the way, they also behave perfectly in transportation.
Features of cultivation and advantages of the variety
Among other types of tomatoes, the Eagle's beak stands out favorably:
- good yield;
- large-fruited;
- resistance to unfavorable growing conditions;
- excellent transportability;
- the ability to harvest in waves.
Judging by the reviews, the disadvantages of the variety include the specifics of caring for it. Tall bushes need a garter, preferably under each brush. The stems of plants are not very durable and can break with an abundance of fruits.In addition, the bushes need to be shaped, taking into account their high growth and high fruit load. Most often the Eagle's Beak is grown in 1 or 2 stems.