{"id":5801,"date":"2026-10-19T15:56:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T15:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/?p=5801"},"modified":"2026-10-19T15:56:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T15:56:36","slug":"matroskin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/matroskin\/","title":{"rendered":"Matroskin Tomato Review &#038; Photos"},"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;5801&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;Matroskin Tomato Review \\u0026amp; Photos&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> Matroskin is a rugged, low-maintenance <strong>dwarf tomato<\/strong> that produces beautiful <strong>red-and-pale-yellow striped fruits<\/strong> with a slight point. Given its compact size, it is a fantastic candidate for containers or the front of a high tunnel. <a href=\"#full-summary\">Full summary \u2193<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Growers&#8217; Notes and Photos (USDA Zones 8 Experience)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">R<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Rodebielesumer (Elena) <span class=\"author-stats\">1,832 Posts<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Germany-Luxembourg-France Border Region (USDA Zone 8)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>This is a low-growing dwarf bush, reaching no more than 14-16 inches (35-40 cm) tall. It is incredibly low-maintenance. In the green stage, the tomatoes are dark green with distinct stripes. Once ripe, they turn a light red color with pale vertical stripes. The fruits weigh about 2.1-3.5 oz (60-100 g), and their shape is slightly elongated with a cute little beak on the blossom end.<\/p>\n<p>They have medium density, and for us, the flavor was definitely above average. It is a mid-season variety. We didn&#8217;t pull any suckers, so it just sprawled out sideways into a wide little bush. The blossom clusters are simple, but the fruit set is excellent.<\/p>\n<p>These photos were taken in mid-September, and the plant was grown under cover. This line originally comes from Denis Terentyev in Donetsk, and the seeds made their way to me via another grower, Tomatinka.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/207\/2212-310118145314.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/207\/2212-310118145314.jpeg\" alt=\"Matroskin tomato clusters\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/207\/2212-310118145400.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/207\/2212-310118145400.jpeg\" alt=\"Matroskin tomato stripes\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/207\/2212-310118145438.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/207\/2212-310118145438.jpeg\" alt=\"Matroskin tomatoes in hand\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/207\/2212-310118145525.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/207\/2212-310118145525.jpeg\" alt=\"Matroskin sliced\" \/><br \/>\n<\/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: Matroskin<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Plant &amp; Foliage:<\/strong> A very compact determinate\/dwarf bush that rarely exceeds 14-16 inches (35-40 cm) in height. It requires virtually no maintenance or pruning. If left un-suckered, it will sprawl outward rather than upward, making it perfect for containers or small garden borders.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf45 <strong>Fruit &amp; Shape:<\/strong> Small to medium fruits weighing 2.1-3.5 oz (60-100 g). They are slightly elongated ovals ending in a pronounced little point or &#8220;beak.&#8221; Visually striking, they feature light red skin layered with distinct pale yellow vertical stripes.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc8 <strong>Yield &amp; Health:<\/strong> A mid-season producer that sets fruit excellently despite having simple blossom clusters. It performs very well in high tunnels and under seasonal cover.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc45 <strong>Taste:<\/strong> Boasts a very good, above-average flavor for an early-to-mid-season dwarf. The flesh is of medium density, making it versatile for both fresh eating and processing.<\/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 Matroskin?<\/strong> <a href=\"#wpdcom\">Drop a comment below!<\/a> Have you had success growing these compact, striped beauties in pots on your patio?<\/div>\n<p><!-- EDITOR'S NOTE (Optional) --><\/p>\n<div id=\"term-anchor1\" class=\"editor-note\" style=\"background: #eef7ff; padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid #2196F3; margin-top: 15px; font-size: 0.9em;\"><strong>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf3e Editor&#8217;s Note: The Name &#8220;Matroskin&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;Matroskin&#8221; is a highly famous striped cat from the classic Soviet animated cartoon series <em>Prostokvashino<\/em> (his name literally translates to &#8220;Sailor-cat,&#8221; referencing a sailor&#8217;s striped undershirt). Eastern European tomato breeders frequently name striped varieties in his honor. The seed line mentioned here originates from Denis Terentyev, a well-known seed collector and breeder based in Donetsk.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf45 Quick take: Matroskin is a rugged, low-maintenance dwarf tomato that produces beautiful red-and-pale-yellow striped fruits with a slight point. Given its compact size, it is a fantastic candidate for containers or the front of a high tunnel. 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