It is unnecessary to talk about the popularity of tomatoes among our contemporaries. Even city dwellers are keen to turn their balconies into tomato greenhouses. It is not surprising that, to the delight of gardeners, breeders have brought such a variety of varieties of this juicy vegetable. The horticultural market has been enriched with updated types of "Bull's Heart", "Malinka" and the equally popular tomato "Alsou", the characteristics and description of the variety are presented below.

From the history of selection

Tomatoes "Alsou" - this variety was bred relatively recently, but has already gained prestige in the horticultural market. The creation of the variety belongs to Siberian breeders, who introduced the beauty "Alsou" to the market in 2008, positioning the hybrid as adapted to regions with a cool climate, frost-resistant and tolerates dry summers.

Its key advantage is the moment that it is intended both for cultivation on an industrial scale, as well as in small garden associations and in summer cottages. The versatility of the variety determines its yield.

Juicy variety

Despite the huge number of hybrid varieties, experienced gardeners prefer to grow time-tested types of tomatoes, among which the Alsou tomato is in great demand.

Tomatoes "Alsou": variety description

Even a brief review shows a number of undeniable advantages of this variety. The seed producer characterizes it as a high-yielding, early maturing, large-fruited, determinant variety. The period from planting in the ground to harvesting takes 90 days.

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Among the botanical features are simple inflorescences. The latter explains the minimum number of barren flowers. Suitable for growing in greenhouses and open field.

Council.In greenhouse conditions, a tomato bush grows no more than a meter, in the ground - up to 80 cm. It is not customary to form a bush according to a standard system.

Tomato foliage is dense, bumpy, medium-large in size, dark green in color. Fruits are red in color with pinkish-red flesh. "Apples" are tied every two foliage.

The flowering period is in June, at the end of July - in the first days of August, the fruits begin to blush on the bush. The ripening of the crop is friendly.

Species diversity of the "Alsou" variety

Mongolian dwarf tomato

A key feature of this hybrid is the diversity of species within the variety. So, there are:

  • Large-fruited species - intended for fresh consumption and making sauces, are distinguished by a high dry matter content and dense pulp, not watery, the sauces are thick and aromatic, with a sweet and sour aftertaste;
  • Large-fruited salad species, intended for fresh consumption, is a salad hybrid, characterized by sugar content and granular pulp.

Best grade

Also, within this hybrid, varieties are distinguished for cold regions and arid southern regions.

Features of agricultural technology

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When growing, it is worth adhering to the following rules of agricultural technology, the latter will be the key to obtaining a high and high-quality harvest:

  • Before planting, the seeds are recommended to be soaked and treated with a growth stimulator;
  • Seeds should be planted in March and immediately in separate pots, preferably peat ones, one seed per container, the latter due to the fact that the seedlings of this variety are weak and do not tolerate transplanting well;
  • Seedling soil should be used with the addition of vermiculite and pre-disinfected with Fitosporin, in extreme cases, with a manganese solution;
  • Be sure to gradually harden the seedlings;
  • Landing in the ground is done when the threat of frost has passed.

Advantages and disadvantages of Alsou tomato

In comparison with other popular varieties bred for the Urals and Siberia, this variety has a number of undeniable advantages, among which the simplicity of agricultural technology and unpretentiousness to growing conditions can be distinguished.

Benefits:

  • The tomato easily tolerates the change of weather conditions, bears fruit perfectly in cold summer;
  • Drought tolerant, which makes it possible to grow the variety in southern regions with hot summers;
  • Shows resistance to most tomato diseases and the most common pests;
  • Bred and adapted to the harsh climate of the Ural-Siberian region and northern regions;
  • Differs in keeping quality, easily transfers transportation and is able to maintain a presentation for a long time,
  • Not picky about leaving.

Separately, it is worth noting the yield of the "Alsou" variety: during the season from one bush you can collect from 4 kg of fruits and up to 9-12 kg - from a square meter.

Tomato seeds

Characterizing tomatoes of the "Alsou" variety, the following features can be additionally distinguished:

  • The tomato stem is thin, which requires mandatory support and a garter;
  • The higher the inflorescences are formed on the bush, the smaller the fruits;
  • The fruit has a heart-shaped, slightly flat shape, a glossy sheen is inherent in a thin skin;
  • The mass of ripe fruits is declared at 500 grams, while in reality it can reach 800 grams.

Similarity with other varieties

It is possible to note the general characteristics of tomatoes, variety Sugar Alsu Victoria:

  • All varieties require a garter and formation of 2-3 stems, as well as a dive;
  • High yield of the variety, fruit weight with good care can exceed the manufacturer's declared one;
  • The pulp is bright red, fleshy, sugar;
  • The varieties are versatile culinary: they are suitable for fresh salads and preservation.

Culinary features of Alsou tomato

Alsou tomato variety, in particular, is a very healthy vegetable. This hybrid is characterized by high nutritional value:

  • Average level of dry matter and sugars, which is important when following diets prescribed in connection with diseases;
  • The pulp contains a complex of vitamins: E, C, A, lycopene.

In cooking, the hybrid is popular for its flavor characteristics. This tomato can be positioned as a salad variety. The latter is due to the lack of sourness characteristic of tomatoes. In addition, it is used on an industrial scale in the production of juices, tomato paste and ketchup.

Note.The variety is also relevant for the preparation of homemade pickles. Strong skin does not break or crack under the influence of boiling water.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that unripe fruits can be left for autumn storage. In dry paper boxes, they store well and also ripen if left in a dry, warm and dark place.