{"id":1060,"date":"2026-08-27T19:57:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T19:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/?p=1060"},"modified":"2026-08-27T20:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T20:00:14","slug":"duckling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/duckling\/","title":{"rendered":"Duckling (Utenok) Orange Dwarf Tomato Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;1060&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Duckling (Utenok) Orange Dwarf Tomato Review&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h2>Quick Summary of Utenok (Duckling)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d <strong>Origin:<\/strong> A highly popular Russian commercial and collectible variety. The name translates to &#8220;Duckling&#8221;, likely due to its bright orange color and the characteristic &#8220;beak&#8221; on the end of the fruits.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Plant Habit:<\/strong> Determinate, dwarf (tree-type \/ rugose foliage) bush. Very compact, usually growing 35-50 cm (14-20 inches) tall. Excellent for growing in pots, containers, or as an understory crop &#8220;at the feet&#8221; of tall indeterminate varieties in the greenhouse. Does not require pruning\/suckering.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf45 <strong>Fruit Characteristics:<\/strong> Bright orange-yellow, round with a distinct pointy blossom end (a little beak\/nipple). Weight is typically 40-70 g (1.5-2.5 oz). The walls are thick and meaty, and they rarely crack.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc45 <strong>Flavor:<\/strong> Very sweet and flavorful for an early variety. Eaten fresh like candy, but their dense texture makes them absolutely perfect for whole-fruit canning.<\/li>\n<li>\u23f3 <strong>Maturity &amp; Vigor:<\/strong> Early season. Known to be extremely tough, disease-resistant (often escaping late blight), and sets fruit reliably even in poor weather or with minimal care. It often twists its leaves slightly as a genetic trait, which is normal for this variety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"add-review-cta\" style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding: 15px; background: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #4CAF50; border-radius: 4px;\"><strong>\ud83c\udf45 Grown this variety?<\/strong> <a href=\"#wpdcom\">Click here to add your own photos and review below!<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">V<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Vera <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (14,911 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Tyumen Region, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I first sowed Utenok in 2009. Planted it out on May 11 under five-liter bottles and spunbond row covers. Covered it with spunbond for the night. During the day, I would take it off and remove the caps from the bottles too&#8230; On May 20, it snowed and the temperature dropped to -7\u00b0C (19\u00b0F). I didn&#8217;t open them at all for those few days. The wind lifted the fabric on one side, and out of three Utenok bushes, one got frostbitten. But it sent out suckers and actively produced fruit.<\/p>\n<p>From the three bushes of this dwarf plant, I gathered almost a full bucket of tomatoes. I&#8217;ve been planting it every year since. I can&#8217;t call it super early; there are earlier ones. Let&#8217;s call it mid-early. It&#8217;s a beautiful tomato, tasty, and not fussy. In general, it suits me in all respects.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/img-fotki.yandex.ru\/get\/6503\/39029122.5\/0_8d47f_fef9eb65_L.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img-fotki.yandex.ru\/get\/6503\/39029122.5\/0_8d47f_fef9eb65_L.jpg\" alt=\"Utenok (Duckling) bright orange tomatoes in a bowl\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">G<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Galina P. <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (37,710 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Moscow Region, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Vera, did you can it?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">V<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Vera <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (14,911 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Tyumen Region, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>It almost never survives until canning time. But a few pieces do end up in jars. It&#8217;s firm, normal. I&#8217;ll have to look&#8230; I don&#8217;t remember if I have it in jars this year or not.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Natalya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (6,273 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Northern Yaroslavl Region, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I also grow Utenok every year&#8230; it feels great outdoors in the open ground. The bush is dense, well-leafed, the fruits are even, firm &#8211; good for pickling and just eating fresh&#8230; the kids prefer to eat them straight from the bush&#8230; What can I say &#8211; a very successful small-fruited variety!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">V<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Vera <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (14,911 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Tyumen Region, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I saw a seed packet last year, and the picture showed red tomatoes. Strange. The ones on my packet were yellow. Maybe they are already different ones. \ud83d\ude2e<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Nelya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (4,855 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Vera, people on another forum were arguing about what the real Utenok is \u2014 red or orange.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (8,792 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Belgorod Region, Russia (USDA Zone 5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>For me, the name alone suggests that it should be yellow \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">V<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Vera <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (14,911 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Tyumen Region, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Orange with a little beak! \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (8,792 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Belgorod Region, Russia (USDA Zone 5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Vera, well, I just meant it&#8217;s not red. I simply call all orange and yellow ones yellow \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">M<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Marina <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (2,264 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Utenok bushes are very short, I think it can be grown in a pot or a bucket \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">A<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Alena <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (12,011 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Vera, as promised. Here are the seeds I bought.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/attachments\/6957_f76f4767aaccc2afb2f30188c6f695cc70d7241a.jpg\" alt=\"Utenok seed packet front\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/attachments\/6959_9b0a92392757a703986db20a946f984a64f3ae98.jpg\" alt=\"Utenok seed packet back\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">V<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Vera <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (14,911 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Tyumen Region, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>That&#8217;s him, a handsome guy!!! \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">A<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Alena <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (12,011 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Natalya said:<\/strong><br \/>\nI also grow Utenok every year&#8230; it feels great outdoors in the open ground. The bush is dense, well-leafed, the fruits are even, firm &#8211; good for pickling and just eating fresh&#8230; the kids prefer to eat them straight from the bush&#8230; What can I say &#8211; a very successful small-fruited variety!!!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Natasha, do you happen to have a photo? And which company were your seeds originally from?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">A<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Alena <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (12,011 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Vera said:<\/strong><br \/>\nThat&#8217;s him, a handsome guy!!! \ud83d\udc4d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Yes, Vera, a beautiful picture to look at \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (8,948 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Tambov, Russia (USDA Zone 5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Alena said:<\/strong><br \/>\nVera, as promised. Here are the seeds I bought.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>I have this variety from the company &#8220;Sedek&#8221;, and the fruits are yellow in the picture. What are they really supposed to be?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">T<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Tatyana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (3,167 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>This is Utenok seedling (from &#8220;Gavrish&#8221; company)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/attachments\/15864_1e3c48d9a5a9cc604937c7f0f680a328d13c1f10.jpg\" alt=\"Utenok tomato seedling\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/attachments\/15866_acd2388e75b50ba4dc0e41b67e15f1c26e68e73c.jpg\" alt=\"Utenok dwarf foliage seedling\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">E<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Elena <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (10,117 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Tatyana said:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is Utenok seedling (from &#8220;Gavrish&#8221; company)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Mine looks exactly the same! Tanya, we probably sowed them at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">L<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Lyudmila <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Forum Pioneer (13,966 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Russia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>My Utenok was from Natalya Pavlovna (collector). The bush is short, 35 cm (14 inches). The fruits are orange with a little beak, sweet.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/1\/66-031113031324.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/1\/thumb_66-031113031324.jpeg\" alt=\"Utenok small orange fruit\" width=\"120\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/1\/66-031113025904.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/1\/thumb_66-031113025904.jpeg\" alt=\"Utenok dwarf bush\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/1\/66-031113025954.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/1\/thumb_66-031113025954.jpeg\" alt=\"Orange duckling tomatoes on plant\" width=\"120\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Natalya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (6,273 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Northern Yaroslavl Region, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Alena said:<\/strong><br \/>\nNatasha, do you happen to have a photo? And which company were your seeds originally from?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>My seeds of this variety are from the Sumy region&#8230; from a collector &#8211; I&#8217;ve been growing it for the fourth year now&#8230; Apparently, it feels comfortable in our climate too \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/3\/318-271113022928.jpeg\" alt=\"Harvest of Utenok tomatoes\" width=\"770\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">T<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Tamara <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (984 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>This past season I took a risk and planted Utenok early, on December 1st. It behaved perfectly: growth, blooming, fruit set, and ripening &#8211; everything went according to plan, and by April there were already ripe tomatoes. With the onset of warm weather, I planted it out in the garden in open ground, and it bore fruit until September.<br \/>\nSeeds are from Natalya Pavlovna, for which I thank her immensely. \ud83d\ude4f \ud83d\ude4f \ud83d\ude4f \ud83d\ude4f \ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/attachments01\/60370_9518eddc21548825eb63e91a7303514afb61a5ba.jpg\" alt=\"Utenok potted tomato\" width=\"331\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">I<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Inna <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (5,964 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Tamara, where did you grow it during winter? Fruits in April, in the apartment?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">T<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Tamara <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (984 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Inna, of course, at home on the windowsill in a flower pot of about two liters (0.5 gallons), the bush is small, although I had to put a little stick in just in case so it wouldn&#8217;t fall over.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,450 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Wow, what a nice and unfussy duck it is \ud83d\udc4d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">L<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Lyudmila <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (11,406 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Moscow, Mozhaysk direction (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Tamara, in order for it to set fruit, did you pollinate it on the window in the apartment, or did it set by itself after blooming? And after sowing on December 1, until what moment did you provide supplemental light for the seedlings? I want to try \ud83d\ude0b planting it &#8211; it&#8217;s very interesting! \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">T<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Tamara <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (984 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Luda, I didn&#8217;t use grow lights, we have south-facing windows, the house is on a hill, 15th floor, neighboring buildings are lower than ours, the sun was already shining after New Year&#8217;s, and the days started getting longer. I just decided to see what would happen&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>And I didn&#8217;t hand-pollinate, it set fruit on its own.<\/p>\n<p>I will note that only Utenok behaved this way, other varieties just sat there waiting for summer \ud83d\ude04.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">L<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Lyudmila <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (11,406 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Moscow, Mozhaysk direction (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Thank you, Tamara! \ud83d\ude4c \ud83d\ude4f I will definitely sow it one of these days! \ud83c\udf89 What&#8217;s the best way right now, dry seeds or soak them? \u270d\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">G<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Galina <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (700 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Seeds are from Irina (irina58) \ud83d\ude4f \ud83d\ude4f \ud83d\ude4f . The bush is quite low, very productive. The fruits are firm, small, with a beak, very rich yellow-orange color when fully ripe. My child loved running up to it and grabbing a couple. Delicious!!!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/37\/10381-181014140222.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/37\/thumb_10381-181014140222.jpeg\" alt=\"Ripe Utenok tomatoes\" width=\"120\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/37\/10381-181014140713.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/37\/thumb_10381-181014140713.jpeg\" alt=\"Duckling tomato fruits close up\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">E<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Elena <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (3,216 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Tamara said:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis past season I took a risk and planted Utenok early, on December 1st&#8230;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Wow, that&#8217;s so cool, maybe I should try it too \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">E<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Elena <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,381 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Chekhov, Moscow Region (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I received seeds for a tomato called &#8220;Utya&#8221; (Duck) from Kulik. I think this is also Utenok, judging by the description and photo.<br \/>\nUtya (early \/ 0.50m (20&#8243;) \/ 100g (3.5oz) \/ round \/ orange). The bush is spreading, the yield is impressive, stores well, they don&#8217;t get sick at all, even when lying on damp bare ground.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll test it in the summer. And I also want to plant it earlier at home in a pot under a lamp. I won&#8217;t risk it in December, probably in early January.<br \/>\nP.S. Although, regarding the 100 grams, that&#8217;s a joke&#8230; \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Natalya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Vegetable Grower (308 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>On January 7, we sowed pre-soaked Utenok seeds, and out of 5 seeds, today, January 8, 1 has already sprouted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">G<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Galina <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (700 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Natasha, why so early??? Or do you want to grow it in a pot???<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Natalya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Vegetable Grower (308 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>In 2014, I grew it outdoors in open ground, everyone liked it a lot: compactness, yield, taste.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Natalya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Vegetable Grower (308 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Yes, now I want to plant it in pots, I&#8217;ll see how it develops, then maybe I&#8217;ll plant it in open ground, or maybe as an understory crop in the greenhouse at the feet of tall tomatoes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">G<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Galina <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (700 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I also grew it last season, I liked it very much, it is delicious \ud83d\ude0b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">O<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Olga <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Moderator (2,743 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Tula, Russia (USDA Zone 5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I also plan to sow Utenok in January, for further growing in a pot. I have seeds from &#8220;Agronika&#8221; LLC St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">O<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Olga <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,874 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Belgorod Region, Russia (USDA Zone 5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Tatyana said:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis year I sowed seeds of Utenok tomato from Sedek. 9 out of 15 sprouted. Only one seedling looks like the photo, the rest are twice as tall and thinner, you can see that the seedlings are different. Off-type (wrong variety).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\ud83d\ude1e \ud83d\ude1e \ud83d\ude1e<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Nik <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,732 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>The Utenok bushes are interesting, they resemble duck feet (webbed), I planted three bushes for the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">L<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Lyudmila <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Beginner (11 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Olga said:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis year I sowed seeds of Utenok tomato from Sedek. 9 out of 15 sprouted. Only one seedling looks like the photo, the rest are twice as tall and thinner, you can see that the seedlings are different. Off-type.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>I have the same story. \ud83d\ude1e Half of the bushes are thin, tall, much higher than the stated 35 cm (14 inches). The other half are stocky, short. I&#8217;ll keep an eye on them so I can save my own seeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">O<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Oksana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Vegetable Grower (162 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>My Utenok is also from Gavrish, the packet is exactly the same as Alena showed on the first page. I liked the variety very much, by a miracle I managed to snatch one for a photoshoot, otherwise, you can&#8217;t keep up with my family members \ud83d\ude1b<\/p>\n<p>There were specimens larger than the one in the photo, but unlikely more than 60-70 g (2-2.5 oz). And also this variety was the very first to ripen for me.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/77\/12716-240715071311.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/77\/thumb_12716-240715071311.jpeg\" alt=\"Utenok fruit on scale\" width=\"120\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">K<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Katya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (7,010 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd 40 km west of Paris, France (USDA Zone 8)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>My Utenok from 2014. And I planted it again this year. A very compact, beautiful, good variety. The seeds were sent by Elena from New York. Thanks to her! I don&#8217;t know who she got them from.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/79\/826-300715114258-795411607.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/79\/thumb_826-300715114258-795411607.jpeg\" alt=\"Utenok growing in a container\" width=\"120\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/79\/826-300715114258-796411928.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/79\/thumb_826-300715114258-796411928.jpeg\" alt=\"Utenok tomato potted plant\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">O<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Olga <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Moderator (14,072 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Pskov Region, Russia (USDA Zone 5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I planted the poor thing in a bucket with compost. I did a bucket experiment, and I won&#8217;t do it again. The only drawback is a lack of watering. They can&#8217;t take anything from the soil themselves, and I only visit the dacha occasionally. But the tomatoes grew. And since the bucket was outside the greenhouse, they were almost eaten right off the vine. In the photos, the beak isn&#8217;t very visible, but it&#8217;s there! A decent little beak. I liked the variety very much, I will plant it in open ground.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-E1nN4YqcXE8\/VefxwrExWpI\/AAAAAAAABeE\/XlH13_n4cdM\/s800-Ic42\/%2525D1%252583%2525D1%252582%2525D0%2525B5%2525D0%2525BD%2525D0%2525BE%2525D0%2525BA.jpg\" alt=\"Utenok bucket harvest\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Nataliya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (756 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Friends, when will you be sowing Utenok for seedlings? I&#8217;m thinking, maybe I should sow it together with Mongolian Dwarf and Iyunskiy (June)? Or is it a bit early?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">V<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Vera <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (14,911 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Tyumen Region, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Not early, if you want them early. Among the yellows, it and Zolotnik have been holding the standard for years.<\/p>\n<p>But Mongolian is not early. It just doesn&#8217;t stretch and takes a very long time to sprout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">O<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Olga <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Moderator (14,072 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Pskov Region, Russia (USDA Zone 5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I sowed it in December \ud83d\ude33 Just testing the germination rate of the seeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">M<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Marina <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,155 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Girls, tell me, my Utenok is curling its leaves, it started back in the seedling stage, and now it&#8217;s even worse. Is this normal? Or is it lacking something?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">V<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Vera <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (14,911 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Tyumen Region, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>This is its varietal trait.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">T<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Tatyana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (5,470 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Moscow Region, Ramensky District (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Mine is twisting them too. And one bush more than the others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (2,708 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Leningrad Region, Taitsy (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Turns out I saw the right Utenok seeds in the store today, and didn&#8217;t buy them. Silly me. For some reason, I thought Utenok was a red tomato. I&#8217;ll have to go back again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">T<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Tatyana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (5,470 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Moscow Region, Ramensky District (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>In terms of taste, it became the disappointment of this year. Bland and rubbery like store-bought. Maybe it was lacking something in my garden..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Moderator (25,248 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Moscow Region (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Tatyana said:<\/strong><br \/>\nIn terms of taste, it became the disappointment of this year. Bland and rubbery like store-bought&#8230;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\ud83d\ude32 \ud83d\ude32 Tanya, where are your seeds from? For me, again \u2014 very tasty and beautiful!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">T<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Tatyana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (5,470 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Moscow Region, Ramensky District (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Seeds are from Igor Semyonovich Pechurin, for him it&#8217;s also beautiful and tasty. I fell for the reviews.. By its looks, I definitely don&#8217;t have an off-type, it twisted leaves, the bushes are low, and the fruits are exactly the same&#8230; But the taste \u2014 complete crap grew for me.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Nataliya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (16,147 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Rostov-on-Don, Russia (USDA Zone 6)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Tatyana said:<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8230;&#8230;But the taste \u2014 complete crap.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Exactly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (2,708 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Leningrad Region, Taitsy (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Well then. And I bought it this summer aiming for 2017.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Natalya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (11,297 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Ivanovo, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Well, here is a reason to plant it yourself on your own soil, in your conditions, and check *if people are telling the truth*.<\/p>\n<p>I also bought it to see and check. But I will definitely plant it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">T<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Tatyana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (5,470 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Moscow Region, Ramensky District (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Svetlana, you should definitely plant it. Oddly enough, it&#8217;s tasty for many. I didn&#8217;t feed my tomatoes even once all summer, maybe it lacked something&#8230; I&#8217;ll try to repeat it from my own seeds someday&#8230; but not in 2017. Yield is also important to me. And Utenok is a small bush, what is there to pick from it.. I would forgive it everything for its taste and beauty, but so far it didn&#8217;t work out..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">O<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Olga <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Moderator (14,072 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Pskov Region, Russia (USDA Zone 5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Svetlana said:<\/strong><br \/>\nWell then. And I bought it this summer aiming for 2017.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Sveta, plant it. It&#8217;s resilient, tougher than any hybrids. But it&#8217;s tiny, keep that in mind. For me, it&#8217;s the only one that yielded 100%. When ripe, it&#8217;s tasty. I&#8217;m talking about the Northwest (Russia), meaning it&#8217;s tasty for us. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (2,708 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Leningrad Region, Taitsy (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Girls, thank you, I will plant it. I want to plant only determinates in one greenhouse, it&#8217;s small. My idea was generally to try it from different seed companies if I can buy them.<\/p>\n<p>I bought from Aelita, and there&#8217;s also from Sortsemovoshch. I need to buy those too. Then we&#8217;ll see if there&#8217;s a difference.<\/p>\n<p>I feed my tomatoes with various goodies, maybe it will like it at my place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">O<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Olga <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Moderator (14,072 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Pskov Region, Russia (USDA Zone 5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I will gladly follow the experiment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (2,708 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Leningrad Region, Taitsy (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>In autumn, I always already want a new spring\/summer, to do something in a new way, to try something. And even now this mood is beginning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">A<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Agniya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Moderator (2,530 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Pskov Region, Russia (USDA Zone 5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>This is Utenok in early July (from Olga in Pskov, thanks!). Is it unproductive? And it is still growing suckers, setting fruit on them, and ripening. If you prune the suckers, then, of course, the yield on the main stem is already ending.<\/p>\n<p>And about the taste &#8211; either an untasty strain got mixed in, or it cross-pollinated with an untasty variety at the commercial producers, or there are soil problems. It is tasty and sweet. It does not crack from rain, and it stores well both on the bush and picked. The walls are dense, so it is also suitable for pickling\/salting. I will always plant it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">T<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Tatyana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Moderator (10,243 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Leningrad Region, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I liked it too. Productive, extended fruiting period, beautiful and tasty. Resistant to late blight! Excellent for canning. I am growing 2 bushes; I want to plant more next year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Natalya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,222 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Southwest of Novosibirsk, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I also liked the variety very much. In June it got frostbitten here, but then it set a lot of fruit on the suckers. Beautiful, bright orange color, meaty, sweet, it&#8217;s a pity it won&#8217;t survive until canning time \ud83d\ude04 and that charming pointy little beak \ud83d\udc4d I&#8217;ll plant more bushes next year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">O<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Olga <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (4,885 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Tula Region, Russia (USDA Zone 5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>The Utenok variety is productive, tasty, wasn&#8217;t affected by late blight, but split when overripe. The only thing I don&#8217;t like about it is its foliage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">A<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Agniya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Moderator (2,530 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Pskov Region, Russia (USDA Zone 5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I apologize, I&#8217;m repeating the photo, since it&#8217;s not visible in my upper message on this page.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/145\/14033-130916162755.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/145\/thumb_14033-130916162755.jpeg\" alt=\"Utenok ripe tomatoes close up\" width=\"122\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">A<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Anna <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,595 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Could you please tell me, do I understand correctly that this variety doesn&#8217;t need to be pruned (suckered) even in the conditions of the Northwest? Or should it be done partially?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">T<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Tatyana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Moderator (10,243 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Leningrad Region, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Anya, you don&#8217;t need to sucker it. It doesn&#8217;t have many suckers, and it manages to yield on all of them.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, mine did get affected by late blight eventually, but very late, in mid-September, I left a bush with a couple of tomatoes for an experiment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">V<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Viktoria <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Vegetable Grower (120 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Sorry that it&#8217;s without a photo and that I&#8217;m a newbie, but I really wanted to share my impressions about this variety:<\/p>\n<p>I got the seeds from a local collector. A wonderful variety: everything is balanced in it &#8211; growth (determinate bush &#8211; I really love tomatoes of medium and short stature), the fruit color is bright orange, rich, even, with a charming beak. This year I had one bush, but the yield was \ud83d\ude4c &#8211; a 10-liter bucket (2.5 gallons) of ripe ones, and green ones were still hanging at the end of October. It wasn&#8217;t sick with anything. The taste for me is a solid 5: wonderful for canning &#8211; the color stays bright, the fruit does not crack. It&#8217;s especially delicious &#8220;in its own juice&#8221;. I will definitely repeat it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">H<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Helena <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Beginner (9 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I bought Utenok seeds. Could someone who grew it please advise &#8211; at what distance from each other should the bushes be planted? I will grow them outdoors in open ground, there is plenty of space. But I want to know the optimal distance. Thank you \ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Vegetable Grower (427 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>It grew outdoors for me. Between bushes it was 35-40 cm (14-16 inches), it was spreading, wide.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/s0.uploads.ru\/t\/Ro4JA.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s0.uploads.ru\/t\/Ro4JA.jpg\" alt=\"Utenok spreading bush\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">V<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Vera <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (14,911 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Tyumen Region, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I look at all the photos, and it seems to me that mine has a different shape. In the first post.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">L<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Lyudmila <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Forum Pioneer (13,966 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Russia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Utenok, sown on 11\/04\/16 with dry seeds, starts flowering on 02\/04\/17. Bush height 33 cm (13 inches).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/162\/66-040217074949.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/162\/thumb_66-040217074949.jpeg\" alt=\"Utenok flowering seedling\" width=\"160\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (5,413 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Yekaterinburg, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Vera said:<\/strong><br \/>\nI look at all the photos, and it seems to me that mine has a different shape.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Vera, my ducklings from your seeds \ud83d\ude4f turned out in shape &#8220;like everyone else&#8217;s&#8221;. So, it doesn&#8217;t matter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/img-fotki.yandex.ru\/get\/198998\/364988847.4\/0_183b53_1ef6bf2c_orig.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img-fotki.yandex.ru\/get\/198998\/364988847.4\/0_183b53_1ef6bf2c_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Utenok beautiful shape\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/img-fotki.yandex.ru\/get\/196020\/364988847.4\/0_183b54_d9718f8_orig.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img-fotki.yandex.ru\/get\/196020\/364988847.4\/0_183b54_d9718f8_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Utenok tomatoes in hand\" width=\"944\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,022 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Lyudmila said:<\/strong><br \/>\nUtenok, sown on 11\/04\/16 with dry seeds, starts flowering on 02\/04\/17&#8230;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Are you growing it on the windowsill?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">L<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Lyudmila <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Forum Pioneer (13,966 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Russia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Svetlana, yes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">L<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Lyudmila <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Forum Pioneer (13,966 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Russia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Utenok today.<br \/>\nBush height is 52 cm (20.5 inches). Growing on a windowsill. Grow lights until January, since January it grows without supplemental lighting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/164\/66-260217090403.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/164\/thumb_66-260217090403.jpeg\" alt=\"Utenok growing indoors on window\" width=\"115\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (2,708 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Leningrad Region, Taitsy (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Oh, what a Duckling! I wanted to plant 4 bushes, but now I think maybe I need more?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">T<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Tatyana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Moderator (10,243 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Leningrad Region, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Plant more, Sveta, you won&#8217;t regret it \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">M<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Meri <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (3,474 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Western Siberia, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I join the glowing reviews about Utenok. Productive, early, baby bushes with bright, beautiful fruits. The taste is good, and it&#8217;s very suitable for canning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Nina <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,698 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Bashkortostan, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I want to thank Ninulya for the seeds. A handsome one. Early. You can easily plant it in the flower garden for its beautiful leaves and fruits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">L<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Luda <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Beginner (76 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I planted it, seeds from Sedek. I liked the taste very much, but the yield \ud83d\ude22 very disappointing, just a few pieces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (2,708 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Leningrad Region, Taitsy (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>And I planted from 2 producers: Sortsemovoshch and Sedek. Both are productive. But I liked Sedek&#8217;s better: it is taller for me, tomatoes are orange, larger than Sortsemovoshch&#8217;s, and very productive, set fruit on everything that bloomed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">E<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Elena <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (5,083 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd 5 km from Kharkiv, Ukraine (USDA Zone 5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>A cutie)) I love yellow ones)) small, but tasty, sweet.<br \/>\nRecently we opened a jar of pickled ones, liked them too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/185\/17371-020817132858.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/185\/thumb_17371-020817132858.jpeg\" alt=\"Utenok on table\" width=\"120\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/185\/17371-020817132928.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/185\/thumb_17371-020817132928.jpeg\" alt=\"Utenok cut in half\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/185\/17371-020817132957.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/185\/thumb_17371-020817132957.jpeg\" alt=\"Pickled Utenok tomatoes\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (29,344 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Moscow Region, Stupinsky district (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>A wonderful variety, the bush is compact at first, up to 40 cm (16 inches) in height and sturdy, grew in the greenhouse at the feet of indets. Mine required tying up, as it gradually expanded and fell to the ground under the weight of the little fruits. Weight up to 40g (1.4 oz), yummy, for some reason mine has few seeds in it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/187\/166-160817085343.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/187\/thumb_166-160817085343.jpeg\" alt=\"Utenok thick walled tomato\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/190\/166-280817095742.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/190\/thumb_166-280817095742.jpeg\" alt=\"Utenok fruit set\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,022 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Hello everyone! My Utenok is ready too) tasted it today &#8211; very sweet! Yummy!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2019_06\/C1753300-33AB-47A8-864E-169B4CEE49ED.jpeg.5f67795e5d0291c0a60e6d3924bfaed7.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2019_06\/C1753300-33AB-47A8-864E-169B4CEE49ED.thumb.jpeg.2a0d28d5012f3c27ba1296e471f4586f.jpeg\" alt=\"Sweet Utenok fruit\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">L<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Lyudmila <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Forum Pioneer (13,966 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Russia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Utenok disappointed me this year. Didn&#8217;t save seeds and didn&#8217;t bother taking photos of it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Natalya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (690 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Serpukhov district, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>And Utenok pleased me a lot. The fruits are exactly what I love for canning. Size &#8211; just right for a one-liter jar, very thick walls and at the same time juicy. It was one of the last to get hit by late blight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">E<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Evgeniya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (2,402 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Tyumen, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Svetlana said:<\/strong><br \/>\nA wonderful variety, the bush is compact at first, up to 40 cm (16 inches) in height and sturdy, grew in the greenhouse at the feet of indets&#8230; Weight up to 40g, yummy&#8230;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Came to read about the variety to see if it can be planted for early harvest, turns out I&#8217;m already late!<\/p>\n<p>I planted from seeds from Svetlana Svetikk, for which a huge thank you! The bush is exactly like the photo. And the taste! I&#8217;ve never tasted a sweeter tomato! And not bland. Became everyone&#8217;s favorite. Going to plant it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/187\/166-160817085343.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/187\/thumb_166-160817085343.jpeg\" alt=\"Utenok meaty flesh\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/190\/166-280817095742.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/190\/thumb_166-280817095742.jpeg\" alt=\"Utenok dwarf variety\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Beginner (70 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Planted it this summer in open ground. Liked the taste and it tied a lot of little fruits, even though the weather was awful. The only thing is its growth is somewhat confusing (like a toy). Also thinking of planting it this year at the feet of indets in the greenhouse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">V<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Vladimir <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Vegetable Grower (312 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Kaluga, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Planting Utenok for the second year. Last year everything died from late blight outdoors, except Utenok. It is simply unkillable. Last year we rolled it into jars for canning. This year I tried it fresh for the first time and regretted that I didn&#8217;t eat it fresh last year. Here are 2 short videos about my Utenoks in 2020.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetlana <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (29,344 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Moscow Region, Stupinsky district (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I plant this little one every year, in the greenhouse at the feet of indets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2020_09\/DSCN3270.JPG.f3f07a93ae7e9cae1d7ce6ba48642663.JPG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2020_09\/DSCN3270.thumb.JPG.9381103a372d93ee0fa28c5adc22f75e.JPG\" alt=\"Utenok growing as understory crop\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">I<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Inna <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (6,399 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Sverdlovsk Region, Arti, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Utenok. The bushes are like toys, real short, sturdy little dwarfs. Look very decorative. The fruits are also firm, start ripening relatively early, and are quite tasty for an early tomato.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to Luda for the seeds.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2020_08\/large.20200802_140552-5.jpg.2f0b54fef59e40d73338899a8651fc99.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2020_08\/large.20200802_140552-5.jpg.2f0b54fef59e40d73338899a8651fc99.jpg\" alt=\"Utenok bush habit\" width=\"449\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2020_10\/large.20201014_194937.jpg.5d752a386c32b7b5c5f75f81a59ea259.jpg.e24c423e3c3262abc0fd8f600c5a215c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2020_10\/large.20201014_194937.jpg.5d752a386c32b7b5c5f75f81a59ea259.jpg.e24c423e3c3262abc0fd8f600c5a215c.jpg\" alt=\"Ripe Utenok tomatoes\" width=\"416\" height=\"598\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">E<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Elena <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (972 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Usolye, Perm Region, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Grew Utenok. Short (60 cm \/ 24 inches), few suckers, early, sets fruit without problems. The taste varied, there were both sour and bland fruits. Didn&#8217;t understand what it depends on. When under-watered &#8211; immediately gets blossom end rot. Won&#8217;t save seeds. It sits at home on the window in a 5-liter bag, will move to open ground in June.<\/p>\n<p>In the photo &#8211; yellow.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2021_04\/IMG_20210420_094421_496.jpg.cf1b953620ad412bf09491253f010991.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2021_04\/IMG_20210420_094421_496.thumb.jpg.da5a5997b181bfd5ee6294604f7ea56b.jpg\" alt=\"Utenok indoor potted plant\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Natalya <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Beginner (5 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Moscow Region (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>What kind of taste can you expect on a window!! Excellent variety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">E<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Elena <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (972 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Usolye, Perm Region, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote class=\"forum-quote\"><p><strong>Natalya said:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhat kind of taste can you expect on a window!! Excellent variety.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Other varieties were tasty on the window.<\/p>\n<p>Utenok fully rehabilitated itself in the open ground. Tasty, sweet, meaty, productive. No seeds at all in the fruits. Apparently it took offense)))))<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">V<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Vladimir <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Vegetable Grower (312 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Kaluga, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>This year my Utenoks look like this:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">A<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Antonina <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Vegetable Grower (199 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Planted 3 bushes in an old barrel this year. Very productive. Pickled a 5-liter (1.3 gal) bucket with garlic, celery and hot pepper, and there&#8217;s still a whole plastic vegetable crate full sitting there. Didn&#8217;t get sick at all. The only thing is the fruits are different, some with a beak and some without. Seeds from SPb Sortsemovoshch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">V<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Vera <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (14,911 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Tyumen Region, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2025_09\/20250903_133702.jpg.7b9a1998c6a3a4acebf09066f4b98853.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2025_09\/20250903_133702.thumb.jpg.f745a9f675fe8c62428bbe95dff74508.jpg\" alt=\"Utenok final harvest photos\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2025_09\/20250903_134014.jpg.51c30bcab2937ae0bb05ab599e5e422d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2025_09\/20250903_134014.thumb.jpg.ec139efed7bc6addb9b443ce065b0282.jpg\" alt=\"Duckling tomatoes gathered\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick Summary of Utenok (Duckling) \ud83c\udf0d Origin: A highly popular Russian commercial and collectible variety. The name translates to &#8220;Duckling&#8221;, likely due to its bright orange color and the characteristic &#8220;beak&#8221; on the end of the fruits. \ud83c\udf3f Plant Habit: Determinate, dwarf (tree-type \/ rugose foliage) bush. Very compact, usually growing 35-50 cm (14-20 inches) &#8230; <a title=\"Duckling (Utenok) Orange Dwarf Tomato Review\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/duckling\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Duckling (Utenok) Orange Dwarf Tomato Review\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1060,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,61,4,5],"tags":[44,74,39,48,30,49,85,15],"class_list":["post-1060","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dwarf-tomato-project","category-orange-and-yellow-tomatoes","category-paste-canning","category-russian-eastern-european-heirlooms","tag-container-tomato","tag-determinate-tomato","tag-dwarf-tomato","tag-early-season","tag-heavy-yielder","tag-open-ground","tag-orange-paste-tomato","tag-sweet-flavor"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1060","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1060"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1060\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1063,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1060\/revisions\/1063"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1060"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1060"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1060"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1060"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}