A wonderful Russian Heirloom from Irkutsk Siberia. The 5 oz medium-sized tomatoes are round and very uniform, the color is wonderful. Sow March/April for greenhouse growing (or April for outdoor growing) in a propagator on a windowsill or pots or trays in a greenhouse at 18-21ºC using a good quality compost. Cover seeds with 6mm compost (germination 7-14 days). Transplant seedlings singly into 7.5cm (3) pots. Grow on, finally planting into large pots, or direct into a greenhouse border; or outdoors 45cm (18) apart when the risk of frost has passed. Support with a cane and remove side shoots regularly. Feed regularly with tomato food.