Tomato Apple Minusinsk: reviews, photos, yield

general information

In the city of Minusinsk, Krasnoyarsk Territory, Russia, the regional festival “Minusinsk Tomato” is held annually. The folk festival smoothly turns into a fair with a brisk trade in tomatoes grown in the fields and gardens of local residents.

There is also a competition at the festival, often the prize is a car. The essence of the competition is that the winner is the one who presents to the jury the largest tomato allegedly grown on the lands of Minusinsk.

For example, in 2021 the winner was the Sprint Timer tomato variety, and its weight was 1878 grams. In 2014, “Pink Honey” won, weighing 1506 g, but it has not yet been possible to surpass the 2011 record (2146 g).

Looking at this information, it becomes clear that what is served on the seed market under the “Minusinsk Tomatoes” series is nothing more than material promoted by someone.

Description of the series

It should be noted that the register of breeding achievements of the Russian Federation did not record “Minusinsk” tomatoes.

The series itself is presented as tall and large-fruited tomatoes. However, by some miracle, others (all sorts and different) joined them. Let's take a closer look.

"Minusinsk Harvest"

Tomato "Minusinsk Harvest" description and photo will not tell you anything. What kind of variety it is and who is presenting it is not clear.

Reviews from collectors indicate a large mismatch. If you purchase 5 seeds, they will often all be different.

"Bull's Heart Minusinsk"

If the original variety “Bull's Heart” (agricultural firm Poisk) is determinate, then the tomato “Bull's Heart Minusinsk” is presented as an indeterminate variety.

Characteristics and description

When describing the plant form, they talk about tall growth and the need to grow in one shoot.

Tomatoes are medium ripening, heart-shaped, pink with slight ribbing. The weight of the fruit is within 300-400 g, some up to 500 g.

Those who grew them claim that the plant produces large tomatoes, but only 1-2 on the lower shoots, the rest are much smaller and not all maintain the heart-shaped form.

The tomatoes are fleshy, low in seeds and have a pleasant, balanced taste.

Large fruit;
Good taste;
Resistance to weather changes.

low yield (the bush produces 5-7 fruits);
demands on formation.

"Minusinsk Apple"

Minusinsk apple tomato, mid-season variety. The indeterminate bush requires formation and timely garter.

The fruits are red, weighty (up to 500 g), flat-round in shape. The fracture clearly shows the sugar content and a small number of seeds. The taste is harmonious, balanced, pleasant.

Those who grew them talk about good yields, but the Minusinsk apple tomato is no different from the wild variety.

High yield;
Disease resistance

"Minusinsk balls"

Tomatoes of this variety look interesting on the bushes. Huge red tomatoes, weighing 300-400 g, some up to 500.

Those who grew the Minusinsk ball tomato speak about the heterogeneity of fruit production. Tomatoes are not aligned in shape and weight.

The taste is good. The tomato is used as a salad and for processing. The tomato is resistant to atmospheric changes and is not susceptible to attack by pathogens.

resistance to weather and disease;
good taste;
large-fruited.

As a disadvantage, poor commercial output.

"Minusinsk giant"

Most likely, this particular fruit is destined to take first place in giant tomato competitions.

It is alarming that the photos of this tomato are very different. Both round and flat-round red tomatoes are presented.

The size limits are described as 500-700 g, but the photo shows that the tomatoes clearly do not reach the indicated numbers.

Those who purchased the original seeds do not really approve of the Minusinsk giant tomato, since the mis-grading did not allow us to understand what a tomato should really be like.

"Bull forehead of Minusinsk"

This tomato is served as indeterminate, flat-round, red and large-fruited. The photo usually shows large, smooth tomatoes with slight ribbing.

Those who planted the “Bull’s forehead Minusinsk” tomato talk about the high yield of tomatoes with an average weight of 250-300 g. The tomatoes are fleshy, elastic, for salad purposes with a beautiful habit.

There are especially many reviews about the taste of this tomato. The high balance of organic acids and sugars makes this variety of folk selection in demand. Tomato products of this variety are not available in excess, as they are in demand in the vegetable market.

excellent taste;
large fruit;
high yield.

the need for constant formation due to the increased ability to form stepsons;
constant garters of shoots and fruits to avoid breakages due to large fruits.

"Burlak Minusinsky"

presents seeds called “Burlak F1”, which are also not included in the register of breeding achievements, but the tomato “Burlak Minusinsky” is very similar in description to this hybrid. Therefore, when purchasing seeds, you need to take into account that this may be a hybrid of local selection, and even if a good result is obtained, subsequent “children” may differ significantly from the parent form.

The leaf blade of this potato-type tomato variety is not very large, dark green. Early ripening plant. The fruit is flat-round, ribbed, sometimes strongly ribbed, pink-red in color without a green spot at the base.

The pulp of the fruit is fleshy, “sugar-like”, tender. The taste is good, and in favorable weather conditions even excellent. The optimal amount of sugars and acids makes the fruit very delicious, and the fairly dense skin does not allow the tomatoes to crack.

large fruit;
good taste;
early ripening.

excessive ribbing;
bells and whistles on tomato fruits;
unevenness of fruits (from 60 g to 350 g).

"Soldatovo"

A tall tomato that produces oval-cylindrical fruits. Those who grew it describe the Soldatovo tomato as having a medium ripening period, with good yield and resistance to diseases and pests.

The taste of tomato is high. The fruits are smooth, with smooth thin skin, sweet.

The tomato reaches a height of two meters, and is formed into one or two shoots. The weight of an average fruit is about 300 g, and each cluster carries 4-5 tomatoes, so it must be carefully tied up.

There are 3-4 seed chambers, but they are not hollow, filled with tomato pulp.

large fruit;
interesting shape;
excellent taste;
uniformity of commercial tomato.

"Pepper-shaped Minusinsky"

Vegetable growers like varieties of unusual shapes, and the Minusinsk pepper tomato has an elongated shape reminiscent of a pepper fruit up to 10 centimeters long. The plant is indeterminate, with medium foliage. The tomato is average in terms of ripening time.

The fruits are red, uneven in weight. Each bunch carries a large tomato up to 200 g, a medium one up to 120 g and a not very small tomato up to 80 g. The fruit is elastic, fleshy, moderately juicy, with a small number of seeds.

Universal tomatoes. They are suitable for salads, as well as processing into tomato products and whole canning. Many vegetable growers point to excellent processed products, as the juice is thick, dense and has a very beautiful, rich color.

interesting shape;
good taste;
versatility of use;
high productivity;
early ripening.

“Podsinevsky hearts of Minusinsk”

By planting early tomatoes, you won’t be able to get them, but as mid-early ones you will be pleased with their harvest. The first tomatoes can be obtained weighing up to 600 g. The plant will produce 1-2 such weighty fruits, then the tomatoes will be smaller, their weight ranges from 250 to 300 g.

Video: Minusinsk tomatoes

Minusinsk tomatoes are the pride of the city of Minusinsk and the entire Krasnoyarsk Territory. These varieties are characterized by high productivity, a variety of shapes, sizes and excellent taste. Tomatoes are suitable for growing both in greenhouse conditions and without additional shelter, as they have excellent cold resistance.

Each gardener can choose from the variety of Minusinsk varieties his own, suitable for himself, meeting all requirements and preferences, the main thing is to understand the varieties and their characteristics.

Reviews

Petr Nikolaevich, 58 years old

I never thought tomatoes could be so tall. I was not quite ready to grow Apple Minusinsk, so the first experience turned out to be very unsuccessful. I didn’t even intend to grow it anymore, until a couple of years later I saw it on a friend’s plot. He was a real handsome man. It turned out that real seeds are not so easy to get. But I succeeded and now this miracle adorns my site. But I can’t preserve them entirely, so I also grow cream.

Natalya Viktorovna, 35 years old

Minusinsk tomatoes have never particularly attracted me. Of the large-fruited ones, I grew Ox's heart and that's it. When I tried Apple Minusinsky, I realized why they are so valued. Amazing taste and very juicy pulp, delicate skin, excellent yield conditions. It’s impossible to convey all the advantages at once. It’s better to try to grow it yourself, just remember that real seeds are quite difficult to get, buy only from trusted suppliers or ask your friends to prepare them yourself. Tomato Apple Minusinsk is one of the best varieties today. This is time-tested quality, and not a new product that is just beginning to gain popularity.

The best Minusinsk tomato varieties with characteristics, descriptions and reviews

There are quite a lot of Minusinsk tomato varieties. Each of them has its own characteristics and advantages, but they are all united by the outstanding size and excellent taste of the fruit, as well as the ability of plants to grow even under unfavorable conditions and still produce a good harvest. Some of the best varieties are described below.

Minusinsk glasses

The Minusinsk glasses tomato is a greenhouse, high-yielding, universal variety. Plants have good immunity to diseases.

The bush is indeterminate, reaching 1.8-2.5 meters. They are most often grown in 2 stems.

The plant requires shaping and gartering of the brushes.

4-5 tomatoes ripen on one bunch. One bush produces about 4 kilograms of fruit.

The fruits are glass-shaped. Weight ranges from 0.1-0.3 kilograms. The skin is bright red, pink or orange-pink in color, dense, and does not crack when ripe. The taste is pleasant, balanced, sugary. The fruits are suitable for fresh salads, slicing and preparing a variety of preparations. Transportability and presentation are excellent.

Reviews:

ilja:

In the greenhouse, bushes of this variety turned out to be more than 2 meters high. The yield is good, but due to the non-deoxidized soil, some of the fruits were hit by the “top”. The fruits are very tasty, sweet, juicy and fleshy.

Apple Minusinsk

Tomato Apple Minusinsk is a productive mid-season variety of universal purpose. Plants are resistant to diseases and pests.

The bush is indeterminate, tall, lush, requiring garter. The height of the plant reaches 1.8-2.5 meters.

6 kilograms of fruit are harvested from one plant.

The fruits are flat-round, ribbed, slightly flattened, large, weighing up to 0.5 kilograms. The skin is pink-red, thin, easily separated from the pulp. The taste is pleasant, harmonious, sweet. The aroma is rich. The pulp is granular and has a consistency similar to watermelon. The fruits are suitable for salads, sauces, pastes, and juices.

Reviews:

Petr Nikolaevich:

I never thought tomatoes could be so tall. I was not quite ready to grow Apple Minusinsk, so the first experience turned out to be very unsuccessful. I didn’t even intend to grow it anymore, until a couple of years later I saw it on a friend’s plot. He was a real handsome man. It turned out that real seeds are not so easy to get. But I succeeded and now this miracle adorns my site. But I can’t preserve them entirely, so I also grow cream.

Lyudmila:

A good tomato for making juices and ketchups, but requires greenhouse conditions. It is in the greenhouse that I grow it. The most optimal care is required. It is imperative to tie up the bushes and monitor the appearance of excess shoots. It is better to remove such ones immediately, then the fruits will be larger.

Minusinsk giant

Minusinsk giant tomatoes are a greenhouse mid-season variety of universal use.

Characteristics and description of the variety

The Minusinsk Apple was developed through the so-called folk selection. This means that, first of all, the emphasis was placed on quality characteristics, and not on commercial appearance.

Although this does not mean that the tomato is somehow ugly. The fruits have an original ribbed shape and the bushes are quite lush. Can be compared to American Rib Steak and Beef Steak.

Despite the fact that the homeland of the tomato is Siberia, it is not recommended to grow it in open ground. Even in the middle zone, this must be done in a greenhouse, but closer to the north you cannot do without a major greenhouse.

Apple Minusinsk tomato is also grown in the south. Here it turns out to be especially sweet, but does not always reach large sizes.

Peculiarities

The variety is of medium ripeness and indeterminate. Bushes can grow up to 2.5 meters, but more often they are lower, up to 1.8 m.

It is important! The plant should be tied up from the very beginning, and not when it has already grown. One of the disadvantages of the variety is the fragility of the stems. They break very often and then the bush cannot be saved.

The fruits are round, slightly flattened. Color pink-red. The taste is sweet, the pulp is very reminiscent of watermelon. The aroma is rich and perfectly increases appetite. The weight of one tomato is approximately 500 g. The skin is thin and easily separated from the pulp.

From one bush you can collect up to 6 kg.

Use in cooking is universal, but juices and sauces made from Apple Minusinsk are especially tasty.

Tomatoes store well and are resistant to diseases and pests. Almost any soil is suitable. Fertilizing should be done as needed. If you use them too often, you can, on the contrary, harm the plant.

Description of the tomato variety Apple Minusinsk, reviews, photos

Mid-season, indeterminate (unlimited growth), high-yielding tomato variety of folk selection from Minusinsk. In the middle zone, it is recommended to grow it in a greenhouse.

Bush up to 1.8 meters high, leaf of the usual type. Requires tying to the support and pinning. The best results were obtained when forming a plant with 2 stems. The second stem is the stepson, growing under the first flower cluster. The remaining side shoots must be removed.

Fruit characteristics

The fruits are flat-round, slightly ribbed at the stalk, pink-red in color at maturity, weighing 300-500 grams, fleshy, sweet, excellent taste. The pulp is sweet, “watermelon-like”. These tomatoes are good for fresh consumption, making juices and sauces.

Productivity : up to 5 kg per plant (subject to agricultural practices).

The variety is resistant to major tomato diseases.

Varieties of Minusinsk tomatoes

Breeders have developed several varieties of this series of tomatoes. They are similar in characteristics, but they still have some differences.

Minusinsk apple sleepy

The height of the bush is from 1.8 to 2.5 m. The variety is large-fruited, tomatoes at the stage of technical maturity are pink-red in color. There are about 5-6 seed chambers inside. The skin near the stalk is ribbed. The fruits are not very juicy, but fleshy. The taste is sugary. Suitable for preparing summer salads and cooking ketchups and tomato juices.

Minusinsk flat hearts

Fruits are spotted. The main shade is red, but there are greenish spots. The tomato is dark green near the stem. The shape of the vegetables is elongated, the tip is slightly pointed. The skin is smooth, matte, no ribbing. The weight of tomatoes ranges from 75 to 130 g.

Minusinsk pink glasses

According to the ripening period, it belongs to the mid-season varieties. For better growth, the plant is formed into 3-4 stems. The tomatoes are pink in color, medium in size, maximum weight is 250 g. The shape of the tomato resembles an elongated plum. The tip is rounded. There are a large number of seed chambers inside the pulp. The pulp itself is dense and fleshy in structure.

Features of cultivation, planting and care

Sowing seeds for seedlings is carried out 60-65 days before planting in the ground. Seedlings dive at the stage of appearance of the second true leaf. When planting seedlings in a permanent place per 1 sq. per meter of plot, up to 3 plants are placed, when formed into 1 stem - up to 4.

Further care consists of timely watering (we recommend installing drip irrigation), fertilizing, weed removal, pinching and preventive measures to protect plants from diseases and pests.

If you grew Minusinsk Apple tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. How has this variety performed in your region? What was the yield and taste of the fruit? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of this tomato in your opinion. If possible, attach a photo of the entire bush or individual fruits you grew. Thank you!

Your reviews of the Apple Minusinsk tomato variety will help many gardeners evaluate this variety more objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.

Author: Maria Sukhorukikh
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