Early varieties of tomatoes for open ground

Each gardener selects the best variety of tomatoes for himself, guided by individual taste qualities, giving preference to growing tomatoes in open or closed ground.

Each variety or hybrid of tomato has its own personality, and behind its emergence lies the long work of breeders. Not long ago, Chelyabinsk originators developed a new tomato hybrid, which is currently cultivated by most amateur gardeners in open ground conditions, since the tomato not only manages to ripen in such an unfavorable climate for it, but also produces a magnificent harvest. The name of this hybrid is Robinson F1.

Unusual Robinson

Often the description of a variety promises mountains of fruit. But getting them is difficult. People are looking for a tomato that is undemanding to external factors.

Chelyabinsk breeders have created an interesting hybrid. Gardeners in the Urals plant it in open ground. The tomatoes have time to ripen and produce a rich harvest. Features of the Robinson hybrid:

ripens very early (from germination to harvesting tomatoes 90 days);
limited in height (< 1.20 m);
the leaf blades resemble potato ones;
To obtain the desired number of fruits, the formation of a bush is necessary.

Some gardeners grow Robinson in a greenhouse. One or three bushes are enough to provide your family with delicious tomatoes.

Ural summer residents actively occupy free beds with Robinson tomatoes: the plant requires a minimum of care, and the fruits delight with color and taste. In 2022, Gardens of Russia declared the hybrid a bestseller.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Robinson variety

It is worth noting that in 2022, the tomato became very popular not only in the Urals, but also in other regions of Russia. Advantages of the variety:

large fruit;
ease of care;
tolerates unfavorable climatic conditions;
resistant to various diseases;
transportable, which is not typical for many pink tomatoes;
the fruits are juicy and tasty;
universal in use;
do not crack.

The following disadvantages are identified:

collected seeds cannot be planted, since they do not retain the parental set of characteristics;
large fruits are formed only on the first ovaries; the second harvest is accompanied by smaller tomatoes.

General information about determinate varieties

These tomatoes are characterized by limited growth and low bushes. Their leaves and inflorescences are densely located on the stem. There are 3 groups of this kind of tomatoes:

determinant - characterized by a double wave of growth. At the first fruit setting, there are up to 6 inflorescences, then so-called stepsons grow on the shoots, on which other inflorescences are formed, giving a second harvest. These tomatoes are characterized by early ripening. In this case, fruiting lasts 1-2 months;
superdeterminate - characterized by early ripening. They have a bushy plant, the height of which reaches 0.7-1 m. As a rule, after the formation of 2-3 inflorescences on the shoot, growth stops. These varieties are characterized by uniform ripening of fruits. Such tomatoes are often planted over large areas when the entire crop needs to be harvested in a short time;
semi-determinant - represent the average of the two previous groups. The height of the bushes reaches 1.2 m. They are characterized by later ripening. These tomatoes, the cultivation of which does not require pinching (removal of second-order shoots), will bear fruit earlier if they are removed from the bushes.

Determinate and indeterminate varieties do not take stepson.

What attracted summer residents

It is difficult to grow a tasty tomato in areas with unstable climates. The plant reacts to decreased sunlight and heat. Excess rainfall destroys the entire crop.

Berry characteristics:

heavy tomato (weight 200-300 g);
the berries of the first harvest are larger than subsequent ones;
bright crimson color of ripe fruits;
dense, not rough skin;
characteristic small specks of dark crimson color;
juicy, grainy pulp;
weak ribbing at the stalk;
round shape, slightly flattened;
easy removal of ripe tomatoes from the bush;
bright sweet taste;
The seeds are small and cannot be felt when eating.

Robinson F1 is one of the rated tomatoes for growing in problem regions. Ripe tomatoes taste better than those grown in a greenhouse. Resistance to adverse conditions, planting in open ground attract gardeners.

Small ripe fruits of the second harvest look great in assorted vegetables. The juice and paste are sweet. The color of the blanks is unusual. The pulp does not spread during cooking.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Tomato Robinson F1 was created specifically for the natural conditions of the Urals. It is an early-ripening hybrid: the first fruits ripen already 90 days after germination.

A determinate bush can grow up to 120 cm. The leaves are wide, similar to potatoes, the stems need tying. The fruits are quite large - up to 250-300 g, and are distinguished by an unusual combination of colors: a shiny dark pink surface strewn with matte crimson specks. Ripe tomatoes are easily removed, have a dense skin and juicy pulp of increased granularity, which contains small seeds that are not felt when eaten.

The fruits of the first harvest are always larger than subsequent ones.

The taste is pronounced, sweetish, with characteristic tomato notes. Tomatoes grown in open ground have a brighter taste compared to greenhouse fruits.

Features of growing early varieties of tomatoes in open ground

Experienced gardeners have long noticed some “tricks” that will help grow strong and healthy tomato plants in open ground:

Early varieties for open ground require mandatory hardening of swollen seeds and seedlings. Such procedures will allow not only to plant plants in the beds ahead of schedule, but also to strengthen their immunity to sudden temperature changes.
Even the earliest varieties of tomatoes experience stress when planted in regular beds. In order for the adaptation of a young plant to be as painless as possible, it is recommended to plant it in open beds only in the evening, when the air temperature drops.
The first fruit cluster in early varieties of tomatoes is formed between the 7th and 8th leaves. After its formation, the buds sleeping in the axils of the lower leaves wake up. It is from these that the lateral shoots are subsequently formed. For this reason, saving the first cluster is a prerequisite for obtaining a large harvest. Under no circumstances should it be deleted. To prevent the flower cluster from falling off under the influence of low temperatures in open ground, it is recommended to use any growth stimulants. They need to be sprayed on tomato plants before the first fruit cluster forms.

Recommendations for growing tomatoes

Seeds are sown in late February.
Before planting seeds, the soil is disinfected and fertilizers are applied.
When planting a tomato in open ground, do not forget to harden it two weeks in advance.
It is worth remembering that seedlings are watered only with warm water.
Lack of fertilizer affects the leaves and stems of the plant.
An excess of fertilizing can be detrimental to a tomato. Apply fertilizers according to the instructions found on the packaging of complex fertilizers.
Robinson tomato bushes are tall, so they will need support.
To get a good return, the plant is formed into 2-3 stems.
In August you will be harvesting.
The main pests are snails. The chemical drug “Thunderstorm” will help against parasites.

Secrets of growing Robinson

To get sweet raspberry fruits in open beds you will have to try hard. The advice of agronomists should be strictly followed:

sow seedlings in the third ten days of February;
fill the soil with fertilizers for seedlings (ready-made seedlings do not need this);
loops have appeared - place on a bright, cool windowsill;
picking into separate pots is required;
Robinson needs to be fed and hardened;
plant after return frosts;
mulch the ridges;
Cover the top of the planting with non-woven white material (protection from sunburn in the first days);
bush height 1 m 20 cm: garter required;
form a hybrid of 2-3 stems;
heavy brushes: a garter is required;
In case of prolonged precipitation, cover the ridges with film (protection from waterlogging).

Gardeners know: excess nitrogen causes tomatoes to fatten. Balanced mixtures of potassium and phosphorus strengthen the plant and accelerate fruit ripening.

Robinson manages to deliver the harvest before the August cold snap. It “escapes” late blight. But garden pests fell in love with the juicy, sweet fruits. It is necessary to carry out preventive measures: collect snails, treat plantings with insecticides.

Preparing seedlings for planting

After picking, the seedlings are transferred to a room whose temperature does not exceed +20˚C. 1-2 weeks before planting in open ground, plants begin to harden, gradually reducing the air temperature. Seedlings can be planted until the first brush appears on it. To strengthen the plants, it is recommended to water them with water with the addition of special complex fertilizers. They are diluted in a ratio of 20 g per 10 liters.

The seedlings are planted in prepared holes, burying the plant in the soil up to the cotyledon leaves. Seedlings that are too elongated can be planted even deeper (up to the first true leaf), placing them in the hole in an inclined position.

Outline of the hybrid Robinson F1

The purpose of Robinson F1 is to provide productivity in the most unstable climate. The hybrid is early ripening, whose fruits reach technical maturity 85-100 days from the beginning of the appearance of the first shoots. Robinson is a representative of determinants, has a complete growth trend and reaches a height of 125 cm.

The plant is highly leafy and has large potato-shaped leaves. Its fruits are distinguished by a rich raspberry color and a flattened-round configuration of the fruits, reaching a weight of 200-350 g. The tomato skin is quite dense with a small light speckle, under which there is a juicy sugar pulp. The hybrid has increased resistance to damage by many pathogens, showing a yield of 3.5-5 kg per bush.

What is a Robinson tomato?

Characteristics and description of the variety:

Early fruit ripening. About 90 days should pass before harvesting from the appearance of the first shoots.
Limited growth of bushes, maximum height – 120 cm.
The leaves look like potato leaves.
To get higher yields, you need to form a bush yourself.

Reviews from gardeners about the variety are positive. Some summer residents prefer to grow Robinson in greenhouse conditions. To provide one family with tasty and juicy tomatoes for the summer, it is enough to plant 1-3 bushes. Ural farmers annually plant this tomato variety on their plots.

The plant is unpretentious, and the collected fruits have good taste and a unique color. According to one of the country ratings, this variety was recognized as the best-selling variety last year.

In areas characterized by an unstable climate, it is quite difficult to grow such demanding plants as tomatoes. They can react to even the slightest temperature fluctuations and require a lot of light. Due to its characteristics, Robinson can be grown in the most difficult conditions.

The fruits of this variety have the following characteristics:

The fruits are large, one tomato weighs 300 g.
The first harvest will be the largest in terms of fruit size.
All ripe tomatoes have a rich crimson color and have thick skin. Under the skin lies a juicy pulp that has a sweet taste.
All fruits have small spots, also crimson, but slightly darker in tone.
A slight ribbing forms near the stalk; the tomato itself is round, slightly flattened on the sides. The low content of seeds and their small size make it possible not to notice them when eating tomatoes.

Sowing seeds

If you trust the seed supplier, then no pre-sowing treatment is required, since licensed seeds are already specially prepared. In this case, their germination and seedling growth will depend on the choice of a suitable substrate and watering. It is best to choose soil that is specially prepared for growing seedlings. This substrate is sold in any specialized store.

Tomato seeds are planted in the soil to a depth of 1-1.5 cm. After the first true leaves appear, the seedlings dive. After this procedure, the root system of the plants becomes more fibrous, and the plants themselves are leveled in height. The optimal temperature for tomatoes is +24˚С. To grow in open ground, tomatoes are sown 30-40 days before planting in the ground.

Cultivation of Robinson F1

The purchased hybrid seeds are sown in the second or third ten days of March. If the grains purchased in a specialized store have already undergone pre-sowing treatment, then sowing can be carried out directly. However, if the seeds are not decatified, then you need to carry out the procedure yourself. To do this, they are soaked in a solution of potassium manganese at the rate of 0.01 g per 1 liter of water for 25-40 minutes, after which the seeds are washed under running water and immersed in any growth stimulator for 10-15 hours.

Containers with soil, purchased in a store or prepared independently from garden soil with an admixture of humus or peat, are brought into a warm place with an air temperature of about 24-26 degrees. The seeds are laid out at a distance of 1-1.5 cm from each other and buried to a similar depth. The containers are covered with newspaper or polyethylene and put in a dark place. If you follow these simple agricultural practices, the first loops of tomato seedlings will appear within 4-6 days. When they appear, the covering material is removed, and the seedlings are placed in the brightest place in the room, lowering the air temperature by 4-6 degrees.

If there are 2-3 pairs of true leaves, the young plants dive into separate pots, trying to embed each one as deeply into the soil as possible, however, every effort must be made not to cover the root collar of the tomato.

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When positive night temperatures are established in the second or third decade of May, the seedlings are planted in a permanent place in the ground, having prepared the planting hole in advance by adding humus and 50 g of nitroammophoska. Before planting, young tomato plants must be hardened off for 7-10 days. To cultivate Robinson in film shelters, all necessary procedures associated with planting seedlings are carried out 10-20 days earlier.

Throughout the entire season of cultivating Robinson F1, appropriate agrotechnical techniques are carried out, which include: tying to supports, forming a bush with 1-2 stems, pinching, watering under the roots with warm water, fluffing, feeding. It is necessary to feed the tomato 3 times during the season, either with complex fertilizer purchased at specialized sales points, or prepared with your own hands from: 25 g of superphosphate, 25 g of nitrate and 20 g of potassium, diluted in 10 liters of water. The solution is infused for 3 days, then diluted with water 1:50.

General information about such varieties

Indeterminate tomatoes are tall plants. This means that to grow them you must use trellises or other supports to which the bushes are tied. To answer the question of what indeterminate tomatoes are, you first need to determine the morphological characteristics of these plants. On such bushes, inflorescences form after 6-10 leaves. Such tomatoes belong to late-ripening varieties that can bear fruit almost until frost. As a rule, the largest yields are harvested from bushes in which 1-2 main stems were left by pinching at the beginning of growth.

Variety selection

All varieties of tomatoes, photos of which can be found in reference books, look very appetizing and tempting, but when choosing seeds for planting, you must take into account the growing method and region. If you plan to grow indeterminate tomatoes in a greenhouse, then you can choose almost any variety you like. For many regions of Russia, late-ripening plants are absolutely unsuitable. If the temperature is not high enough and the daylight hours are short, such tomatoes will not have time to ripen. That is why varieties of early or medium ripening are more suitable for the more northern regions of Russia. If you want to try late tomatoes, you will need to make a small shelter for the plants in the form of a greenhouse with additional lighting on autumn days.

It is also necessary to take into account that large fruits are not suitable for canning as a snack, since they simply will not fit into a jar. These tomatoes are intended for salads or for processing into juice, sauces or pastes. Fans of pickles should plant indeterminate varieties with small and medium-sized fruits.

Characteristics and description of the variety

The Robinson tomato is intended for growing in unstable climatic conditions. The short and cool summer does not prevent Robinson from producing a good harvest. This is probably why he received such a name, since he is able to survive in harsh conditions, as did the hero of the book Robinson Crusoe.

The variety is very early ripening. At 90 days from germination, ripe tomatoes can be harvested. The plant is determinate, the height does not exceed 120 cm. The leaves are wide, potato-type. It is recommended to grow tomatoes in the Urals, which is what many gardeners are already doing. It is very difficult to grow a tasty tomato in warm climates, let alone unstable ones, but with the Robinson variety this becomes possible.

The tomato attracts with its bright crimson color and large fruits, 200-300 grams. Small specks of light pink color are visible across the entire surface of the skin. The skin is dense, but not rough. The pulp is juicy and sugary. The shape of the fruit is rounded and flattened. Perfect for fresh consumption and processing into tomato juice. The variety is also resistant to various diseases.

Tomato varieties

Descriptions of tomato varieties will help when choosing seeds for planting. So, recently the following indeterminate varieties have become especially popular.

Astona F1 – intended for cultivation in closed and open ground. Vigorous, powerful plant. It has high productivity. The fruits are flat-round, red. Their average weight is 170-190 g. The fruits are resistant to cracking. The plant forms ovaries well and is disease resistant.
Kronos F1 is a wonderful early variety for growing indoors and outdoors. It has high productivity. The first brush is already located above the 6th sheet. Red flat-round fruits weighing 140-170 g are distinguished by good transportability and keeping quality (1-1.5 months). The variety is resistant to most diseases.
Shannon F1 is an early maturing hybrid with moderate plant growth vigor. This variety is intended for cultivation in greenhouses and open ground. Tomato is resistant to most diseases. It gives excellent results with early plantings. This variety bears fruit well, even if the air temperature is several degrees lower than necessary for growing other tomatoes. Red, round fruits weighing up to 180 g are distinguished by excellent taste. Stored for up to 1 month.
Sprinter F1 - tomato designed for growing indoors. The plant is very powerful and high-yielding. Resistant to most diseases. This variety is distinguished by its early entry into the fruiting phase. Up to 4 clusters ripen on the plant at the same time. Flat-round fruits weighing 150-190 g are red in color.

Tomato varieties (description of tomato varieties) are often indicated on the seed packaging. That is why when purchasing you need to be very careful to choose the right tomatoes. Other popular indeterminate varieties include such hybrids (indicated by the letter F1) as Axioma, Title, Saxon, Sheila, Vitador, Menhir, Samara, Typhoon, Pisa, Flagman, Etude, Intense One, Sreza, Favorite, Jakarta, Castalia.

Tomato Robinson f1 description

Hybrid from . One of the most beautiful and delicious tomato hybrids for open ground.

Seeds need to be sown earlier than others. Unlike many other varieties and hybrids, its leaves are potato-type, its fruits are flat-round, pink-crimson, weighing up to 300 grams.

If you grew Robinson tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was your bush height, fruit taste, yield? How many trunks did the plants have? Will you grow these tomatoes again? If possible, attach a photo of your harvest to the comment. Thank you!

Your reviews of the Robinson tomato and additions to the description will help many tomato lovers evaluate this tomato more objectively and decide whether it is worth planting or not.

Popular tomatoes this year

In small gardens, summer residents grow tomatoes of unusual colors. Robinson F1 tomatoes decorate the beds with bright crimson fruits. An additional benefit: the berries ripen outdoors in areas with short summers. Lack of sunny days does not affect the taste. Tomatoes grow sweet and juicy.

Unusual Robinson

Often the description of a variety promises mountains of fruit. But getting them is difficult. People are looking for a tomato that is undemanding to external factors.

Chelyabinsk breeders have created an interesting hybrid. Gardeners in the Urals plant it in open ground. The tomatoes have time to ripen and produce a rich harvest. Features of the Robinson hybrid:

ripens very early (from germination to harvesting tomatoes 90 days);
limited in growth (What attracted summer residents

It is difficult to grow a tasty tomato in areas with unstable climates. The plant reacts to decreased sunlight and heat. Excess rainfall destroys the entire crop.

heavy tomato (weight 200-300 g);
the berries of the first harvest are larger than subsequent ones;
bright crimson color of ripe fruits;
dense, not rough skin;
characteristic small specks of dark crimson color;
juicy, grainy pulp;
weak ribbing at the stalk;
round shape, slightly flattened;
easy removal of ripe tomatoes from the bush;
bright sweet taste;
The seeds are small and cannot be felt when eating.

Small ripe fruits of the second harvest look great in assorted vegetables. The juice and paste are sweet. The color of the blanks is unusual. The pulp does not spread during cooking.

Secrets of growing Robinson

To get sweet raspberry fruits in open beds you will have to try hard. The advice of agronomists should be strictly followed:

sow seedlings in the third ten days of February;
fill the soil with fertilizers for seedlings (ready-made seedlings do not need this);
loops have appeared - place on a bright, cool windowsill;
picking into separate pots is required;
Robinson needs to be fed and hardened;
plant after return frosts;
mulch the ridges;
Cover the top of the planting with non-woven white material (protection from sunburn in the first days);
bush height 1 m 20 cm: garter required;
form a hybrid of 2-3 stems;
heavy brushes: a garter is required;
In case of prolonged precipitation, cover the ridges with film (protection from waterlogging).

Gardeners know: excess nitrogen causes tomatoes to fatten. Balanced mixtures of potassium and phosphorus strengthen the plant and accelerate fruit ripening.

Gardeners gave Robinson “excellent”

Reviews about the Robinson F1 tomato are only positive. Residents of the Moscow and Leningrad regions joined the gardeners of the Urals and Siberia. They are pleasing: taste, color, consistency of fruits, unpretentiousness, ripening period. Gardeners note the transportability, rare for raspberry tomatoes, and the resistance of the fruit to cracking. The hybrid received an “excellent” rating!

Tomato Robinson f1 has an original color. Ripe fruits have a rich crimson color. The variety can be grown in open areas, even in those regions where the weather does not have a long warm season. At the same time, a small number of warm sunny days does not affect the rich taste in any way - the pulp will still be juicy and sweet.

Chelyabinsk breeders have worked hard to create a unique type of tomato, which even Ural summer residents can plant in open ground and harvest quite a large harvest from the bushes.