{"id":5767,"date":"2026-10-19T14:52:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T14:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/?p=5767"},"modified":"2026-10-19T14:52:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T14:52:41","slug":"minusinskie-stakany-krasny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/minusinskie-stakany-krasny\/","title":{"rendered":"Minusinskie Stakany Krasny (Red Minusinsk Glasses) 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;5767&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;Share your rating&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Minusinskie Stakany Krasny (Red Minusinsk Glasses) 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\">Share your rating<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"tldr-box\" style=\"background: #f4f9f4; padding: 20px; border-left: 5px solid #4CAF50; margin-bottom: 30px; border-radius: 4px;\"><strong>\ud83c\udf45 Quick take:<\/strong> <em>Red Minusinsk Glasses (Minusinskie Stakany Krasnye)<\/em> is an <strong>indeterminate<\/strong>, elongated <strong>paste-type Siberian heirloom<\/strong>. Known for its blocky, cylindrical shape resembling a drinking glass, this robust vine easily reaches over 6.5 feet (2 m) in greenhouse conditions. It is a heavy yielder producing meaty, juicy, and sweet fruits that are excellent for both fresh eating and processing. However, due to its elongated shape, it is highly susceptible to Blossom End Rot (BER) if soil pH and calcium levels are not properly managed. <a href=\"#full-summary\">Full summary \u2193<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Growers&#8217; Notes and Photos (USDA Zones 4)<\/h2>\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\">ilja (Ilya) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (758 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>These vines hit over 6.5 feet (2 meters) tall in my greenhouse. Yields were solid, but since my soil was too acidic and I didn&#8217;t lime it, a chunk of the fruit got hit with BER (Blossom End Rot). The unaffected ones were incredibly tasty, though &#8211; very sweet, with a great juicy and meaty texture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/attachments01\/65910_c23ed24216153b9b008dce6fb1aa204357ce1294.jpg\" alt=\"Red Minusinsk Glasses growing on the vine\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/attachments01\/65912_145902f3ddc0b03c6d1479d40b9122fdcdac6872.jpg\" alt=\"Red Minusinsk Glasses sliced open\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/attachments01\/65914_8a6ef44bd965c93d42e9ea3d38bdfe67a364068c.jpg\" alt=\"Red Minusinsk Glasses on scale\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/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\">Marusha (Marina) <span class=\"author-stats\">\ud83c\udf45 Member (393 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Do these look true to type to you guys? A distinct feature on my fruits is that the blossom end is kind of dented or pushed in.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2020_08\/PANO_20200807_132201.jpg.5fd1718a93b87a5bb56707296d8cd860.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2020_08\/PANO_20200807_132201.thumb.jpg.301ab4df95be77104ec7c3cc8fc14aef.jpg\" alt=\"Blunt blossom end of Red Minusinsk Glasses\" width=\"143\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== FULL SUMMARY ===== --><\/p>\n<div id=\"full-summary\" class=\"tldr-box\" style=\"background: #f4f9f4; padding: 20px; border-left: 5px solid #4CAF50; margin-top: 30px; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">Full Summary: Plant Habit, BER Susceptibility, and Shape<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Plant &amp; Foliage:<\/strong> Indeterminate vine. It is a tall, aggressive grower that will easily surpass 6.5 feet (2 m) in a greenhouse setting. Requires strong staking and regular pruning to manage the heavy fruit load.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf45 <strong>Fruit &amp; Shape:<\/strong> Large, blocky, elongated red paste tomatoes. The name &#8220;Glasses&#8221; comes from their cylindrical shape. True-to-type fruits often feature a blunt or slightly indented blossom end.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc8 <strong>Yield &amp; Health:<\/strong> Very high yielding. However, like many elongated\/paste varieties, it is highly susceptible to <a href=\"#term-anchor1\">Blossom End Rot (BER)*<\/a>. Growers must ensure adequate soil pH (liming if too acidic) and consistent watering so the plant can properly uptake calcium.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc45 <strong>Taste:<\/strong> Unlike many dry commercial paste tomatoes, this heirloom strikes a great balance. It is meaty enough for sauces and canning, but retains enough sweet, juicy flavor to be excellent for fresh eating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== CTA ===== --><\/p>\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 Have you grown Red Minusinsk Glasses?<\/strong> <a href=\"#wpdcom\">Drop a comment below!<\/a> Did you struggle with BER on these, or did they grow flawlessly for you?<\/div>\n<p><!-- EDITOR'S NOTE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"editor-note\" style=\"background: #eef7ff; padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid #2196F3; margin-top: 15px; font-size: 0.9em;\">\n<p id=\"term-anchor1\"><strong>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf3e Editor&#8217;s Note: The Minusinsk Heirloom Legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Minusinsk is a historic city located in the Krasnoyarsk Territory of Eastern Siberia. Despite the harsh, short Siberian summers, the region sits in a unique microclimate (a structural basin) that traps heat, creating perfect conditions for growing massive, incredibly flavorful tomatoes. The city even hosts an annual &#8220;Tomato Champion&#8221; festival, where locals compete to grow the largest fruit (often exceeding 4-5 lbs).<\/p>\n<p>When you see &#8220;Minusinsk&#8221; in a tomato&#8217;s name, you are dealing with genetics specifically adapted to produce huge yields and rich flavor in a compressed growing season. The word <em>Stakany<\/em> simply means &#8220;Drinking Glasses&#8221;, a common Russian naming convention for any cylindrical, blocky paste tomato.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf45 Quick take: Red Minusinsk Glasses (Minusinskie Stakany Krasnye) is an indeterminate, elongated paste-type Siberian heirloom. Known for its blocky, cylindrical shape resembling a drinking glass, this robust vine easily reaches over 6.5 feet (2 m) in greenhouse conditions. It is a heavy yielder producing meaty, juicy, and sweet fruits that are excellent for both &#8230; <a title=\"Minusinskie Stakany Krasny (Red Minusinsk Glasses) Tomato Review\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/minusinskie-stakany-krasny\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Minusinskie Stakany Krasny (Red Minusinsk Glasses) Tomato Review\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5767,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[162,4,5],"tags":[88,50,724,45,75,15],"class_list":["post-5767","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-plum-tomatoes","category-paste-canning","category-russian-eastern-european-heirlooms","tag-blossom-end-rot","tag-high-yield","tag-indeterminate-tomato","tag-siberian-heirloom","tag-siberian-variety","tag-sweet-flavor"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5767","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=5767"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5767\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5769,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5767\/revisions\/5769"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5767"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}