The best tomato varieties for 2022, according to gardeners' reviews

The highest yielding varieties and hybrids

Tomato variety Cosmonaut Volkov
The highest-yielding varieties and hybrids include:

• Moneymaker;
• Tolstoy;
• Cosmonaut Volkov;
• Overture;
• Rio Grande;
• Eagle beak;
• Doll;
• Kostroma;
• Cio-Cio-San;
• Fatalist;
• Gilgal;
• Kirzhach;
• Volgogradsky;
• Vladimir;
• Verlioka;
• De Barao.

Choosing a tomato variety

Many novice summer residents make the main mistake in choosing a tomato variety, relying on the “honesty” of sellers in specialized stores. It often happens that, having purchased high-yielding seeds according to the assurances of the sellers, after planting them the promised growth is not observed.

What is this connected with? It's all about zoning. Remember that each tomato variety is suitable for planting only in certain climatic conditions, which must correspond to the region. If the selected variety is not zoned for your place of residence, then it is pointless to expect a high and fruitful harvest.

Before going to a specialty store, be sure to find out which varieties are suitable for planting in your region. Otherwise, suitable conditions will have to be created for an excellent harvest.

How to choose tomato varieties. Website "Garden World"

The earliest varieties and hybrids

Tomato variety Benito F1
Some of the earliest hybrids and varieties can be distinguished:

• Doll;
• King of the Early;
• Maksimka;
• Kinder;
• Benito;
• Ultra early ripening;
• Lyana pink;
• Pickling miracle;
• Debut;
• President;
• Alpha;
• Pride of Siberia;
• Aphrodite;
• Bullfinch;
• Labrador.

Monomakh's hat

A very common tomato variety that can be classified as a pink tomato variety. Tomatoes have a sweet and sour taste; the fruits have a slightly flattened shape. The variety is very resistant to various diseases, and with proper care, the size of the fruit can reach 900 grams.

Initially, the variety was created for open ground, but it is also suitable for greenhouses. The only feature that needs to be taken into account when growing Monomakh's Cap is that this tomato variety does not tolerate acidic soil. You can harvest up to eight kilograms of tomatoes from one bush.

The best pickling tomatoes

Tomato variety Rio Grande
The best pickling tomatoes are:

• Rio Grande;
• Moscow delicacy;
• Caspar;
• Chernomor;
• Fun;
• Roma;
• Scarlet candles;
• Gull;
• Sprinter;
• Rocket;
• Watercolor;
• Idol;
• Sir Elian;
• Petrusha Ogorodnik;
• Three sisters;
• Broody;
• Rio Grande;
• Siberian Sprinter.

The most productive tomato seeds of Siberian selection

Siberia is a rather peculiar and somewhat “cruel” region in relation to fruit-bearing crops. Here you should be careful when choosing seeds, since the slightest mistakes will leave you completely without a harvest and without salting for the winter.

It should also be noted that Siberian selection is one of the most popular seeds, because their frost resistance and other positive characteristics make it possible to use them for planting in any region of Russia.

In addition, varieties belonging to Siberian selection have a huge selection, also divided into groups depending on the growth of bushes and fruitfulness, time of planting and characteristics of independent cultivation. Thus, today the following collections of Siberian selection are distinguished:

• "Seeds of Altai";
• "Siberian Garden";
• "Siberiada".

Each collection has up to several dozen varieties, the fruits of which differ in size, weight, color and other characteristics. The characteristics and description of the variety influence both the choice and the result.

Seeds of Siberian selection

Early varieties of tomatoes

Of course, early varieties of tomatoes are popular in the Siberian region, including:

1. “Ultra-early ripening” - the variety is to the taste of housewives, since the small size fruits of these seeds are ideal for canning. The average weight of one tomato is only 100 g, and the harvest can be expected within a month and a half after the first seedlings enter.

The bush itself reaches a maximum height of 50 cm, so it is suitable for planting both in a small greenhouse and in open ground. These seeds belong to the Siberian Garden collection.

2. “Demidov” - the small height of the bush (only 50 cm) and the weight of one tomato of 200 g makes these seeds popular for growing for the further use of fruits in preparing salads. Has a slightly sweet taste.

3. The same characteristics from the “Siberian Garden” selection include “Nastenka” seeds. The fruits of the presented variety reach a weight of 300 g, which makes them popular in cultivation for the production of various tomato pastes and other preserves. The hostesses of “Demidov” and “Nastenka” are simply delighted.

4. “Heavyweight of Siberia” - large fruit size and taste are more suitable for preservation. This variety can withstand any weather conditions and is intended for cultivation in open ground. Does not require stepsoning.

5. “Abakan pink” is a unique and slightly unusual variety. It differs from other varieties with a fruit weight of 900 g.

6. Also, early varieties of tomatoes from Siberian selection include seeds such as “Ballerina”, “Petrusha Ogorodnik”, “Moskovskaya Grushovka” and other varieties.

What varieties to plant in the greenhouse

Despite the purpose of planting some seeds in any weather conditions, novice summer residents are still interested in the question: which tomatoes are best to plant in a greenhouse? For most gardeners, it is the greenhouse that becomes the equipment that allows them to grow tomatoes in beds almost all year round.

This relates more to Siberian selection, but with planting in temperate or warm regions. Directly in Siberia, year-round cultivation of tomatoes in greenhouses is impossible due to harsh climatic conditions.

The best varieties of tomatoes for growing in greenhouses are:

• "Miracle of the Earth" - grown only in greenhouses, because they are vulnerable to harsh climates and weather conditions. The bushes reach approximately 2 m. The peculiarity of the fruits lies in their bright pink color. The large size of the tomatoes themselves are used in canning and preparing salads.

• "Grandma's Secret" - the fruits can reach a weight of 1 kg, which makes them popular, because the bush itself grows approximately 150-170 cm and requires cultivation in greenhouses, although this is not necessary. Fruits from the bushes can be expected within 100 days after germination.

  
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• "Scarlet Candles" - seeds that differ from other representatives by the simultaneous ripening of fruits. The bush reaches great heights, so it needs a garter.

• "Pink Honey" — the name of the variety itself indicates the color of the tomato fruit. Can only be grown in a greenhouse, has medium-sized tomatoes, and has a characteristic sweetish taste.

• The latest variety of Siberian selection included "King of the Giants" These seeds are distinguished by their bush size, as well as rather large fruits.

The best large-fruited tomatoes

Tomato variety King of Kings
The best large-fruited tomatoes are:

• Gigantissimo;
• Heavyweight of Siberia;
• Loving heart;
• Bull's Heart;
• Openwork;
• Sprint Timer;
• Pudovik;
• King of Kings;
• Grandma's secret;
• Honey saved;
• Miracle of the Earth;
• El Dorado;
• King of Siberia;
• Dimensionless.

Low-growing tomatoes for open ground without pinching

If we talk about caring for tomatoes during their growth, it should be noted that pinching is a mandatory condition. But the gardeners themselves claim that when growing in the south of Russia, removing leaves from the bush is not required, but as you move further north, care becomes more and more difficult.

But there are some seeds that do not require pinching in principle. Even without removing leaves, they grow fruitfully and without blemishes, and in any climatic conditions.

Low-growing varieties of tomatoes without pinching include:

• "Knight" — the fruits have a dense consistency, which allows them to be used for long-term transportation and for long-term fresh storage.

• "Lord" - a fairly young variety, characterized by simple and unpretentious cultivation.

• "Crimson Viscount" - used by gardeners for further consumption immediately in ripe form. The name directly refers to the color of the fruit. The bushes are small in size, intended for growing in open ground under film or in greenhouses.

Pinching is an important process in the entire agricultural technology of growing tomatoes, so more attention should be paid to it. The main thing is to properly remove the “extra” leaves.

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Despite the fact that growing tomato varieties without pinching is much easier, gardeners still prefer the opposite type of seeds.
“Bull's Heart” is extremely popular throughout Russia .
The popularity of this variety is explained by its large fruits and “universal” taste, which makes it possible to use tomatoes both for fresh consumption and for pickling. Cultivation is permitted in any region of the country, but requires mandatory stepsoning.

The best low-growing varieties of tomatoes for open ground

Beginning gardeners who do not want to spend a long time and painstakingly fiddling with growing tomatoes can give preference to low-growing tomato varieties. Due to the small growth of the bush, which often does not exceed 60 cm, there is no need to waste time tying it up.

The best and most popular low-growing seeds include:

1. Tomato "Sanka" — the first harvest of tomatoes can be harvested three months after the first germination of the seeds. The bush bears fruit with the first warmth and until late frosts. The taste and small size of tomatoes make them suitable for canning and fresh consumption.

2. "Tolstoy F1" - a hybrid belonging to Dutch selection, pleases gardeners with the first harvest 70 days after germination. The fruits themselves are small, only 100 grams each, and have a cuboid shape. It is popular due to its easy cultivation and taste qualities, which are used in the preparation of fresh salads.

3. "Bobcat F1" - does not cause unnecessary troubles in cultivation, is characterized by almost 100% germination and the absence of cracked fruits. Intended for cultivation in warm climates, but is also planted in Siberia in greenhouses or under film.

Low-growing varieties of tomatoes for gardeners can become a “pass ticket” to the world of growing tomatoes on their own, since they do not require either staking or pinching.

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The best sweet, salad varieties

CPT of tomato Mikado
The best sweet, salad tomatoes are called:

• Wild Rose,
• Apricot,
• Brother 2,
• Honey,
• Olympic flame,
• Sugar bison,
• Mikado,
• crimson giant,
• Gina,
• Geisha,
• Swallowtail,
• Bobcat,
• Gilgal,
• Lazy girl.

Tomatoes Idol on video

If you grew Kumir tomatoes, please write whether you liked them or not. What was the yield and taste of the fruits like under your climatic conditions? How do you rate the disease resistance of this tomato? Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages (pros and cons) of this tomato in your opinion. If possible, attach to the comment a photo of the entire bush as a whole or individual fruits that you grew. Thank you!

Your reviews of the Idol tomato and additions to the description will help many gardeners evaluate this variety and decide whether it is worth planting or not.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the main advantages of the variety:

• excellent taste of ripe fruits;
• good yield;
• disease resistance;
• versatility of fruits;
• Tolerance to minor cold snaps, heat or drought.

Features of the variety include high demands on soil nutrition. Bushes need to be formed by removing excess side shoots.

You can compare the yield of this variety with others in the table below:

Origin and application

The Staroselsky tomato variety was bred by Russian amateur breeders. Recommended for growing in regions with temperate and warm climates, preferably planting in open beds or under film. The collected fruits are well stored and can be transported.

Salad type fruits. Juicy and fleshy tomatoes are delicious fresh; they are used to prepare appetizers, soups, sauces, and hot dishes.

Ripe tomatoes produce a delicious, refreshing juice that can be drunk freshly squeezed or stored for future use. Small, smooth fruits can be salted, pickled, and included in assorted vegetables.