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Siberia and Siberian: There seems to be a lot of confusion out there about these two tomatoes since their names are so similar. Since these are 2 different cultivars, let's try to clear up some of that confusion.
Siberia: From Russia, this famous cold weather variety can produce fruit in temperatures as low as 38 degrees, and in 48 to 55 days. A compact, bush variety that only grows 2 to 3 feet, it is wind resistant, cold resistant, and produces 2 to 3 ounce red fruit in clusters. Pleasant tasting, but reportedly not as delicious as the Siberian. Only requires a small growing area. Ideal for growing in containers or pots.
Siberian: The Siberian is also from Russia, and also tolerates the cold well, but not as well as the Siberia Tomato above. This compact, bush determinate produces slightly larger, better tasting, 3 to 5 ounce red fruits in 55 to 60 days. Can also be grown in containers or large pots.
Be careful of seed companies that confuse these two tomatoes from Russia.
om Tomato Seeds Trust it says Indeterminate
Matures: 59 Days. Siberia. The original TOMATO, SIBERIAN that inspired us to go to Siberia in 1989. Red round 3-4 oz. fruits, hand selected for generations for fresh-picked flavor. (Ind.)
Reimer Seeds
48 days. Lycopersicon esculentum. Plant produces good yields of flavorful 5 oz bright red tomatoes. Plant is capable of setting fruit even at 38 degrees. One of the earliest varieties on the market, takes only 7 weeks when transplanted outdoors. A popular variety grown in Alaska. A heirloom variety from Russia. Determinate.
Anioleka Seeds USA
SIBERIAN RED TOMATO
Famous variety from Russia known for its ability to crop in even the coldest climates. Det. 50 days.
Victory Seeds
Siberia
50 days, determinate — This tomato variety sets fruit early. They are bright red and weigh up to five ounce. Reported as being capable of setting fruits at 38°F, however, 'Siberia', like any other tomato, is not frost hardy.
The undocumented lore is that this variety was smuggled out of Russia in 1975.
TomatoFest
Days: 62
Size: Determinate
Color: Red
Season: Early-Season
Type: Heirloom
Great Russian tomato perfect for cooler/shorter growing regions. Sturdy plant produces abundant clusters of 4-oz., bright-red, round, juicy fruit that is surprizingly flavorful for a cooler ripening variety.
Gardeners' Choice doesn't even say
and I have seen a few others that said Indeterminate
Known in Russia as "Sibirskii ranospelii" this tomato from Russia sets fruit in cool weather. This is a very early ripening tomato variety which performs exceptionally well in a short growing season. Produces a large number of brilliant red, juicy fruits which weigh from 3-5 oz. Very slight flattening at the top. Determinate. 50 days. The best tomato for cold climates!