Tomatoes that bear fruit in both hot and cold weather. Part II | Garden, vegetable garden and country life | Yandex Zen

Summer residents are well aware that in the risky farming zone, achieving a high yield of tomatoes is not such an easy task. A lot depends on the quality of the seeds and the correct choice of variety. Thanks to the hard work of breeders, new, improved varieties are constantly appearing, and one of them, with an original name, will be discussed.

Popularly, the word “bast shoe” is used in different meanings. An illiterate, narrow-minded person, or healthy in size, like a bast shoe. It is in this meaning that this word is used in the name of this variety. It is characterized by high yield, hardiness, resistance to diseases and is perfect for growing in Siberia and the Urals. So, let's learn more about the Demidovskie bast tomato, and also talk about the features of cultivation.

Low-growing varieties of tomatoes of Siberian selection for open ground

It's almost time to harvest ripe red tomatoes, which means it's time to select and plant seeds. In a harsh climate it is much more difficult to get a rich and healthy harvest, but fortunately, through selection, those species have been bred that tolerate cold well, while the climate does not prevent them from ripening early, and in terms of taste and the amount of harvest they bring, such varieties are in no way inferior to others.

Tomatoes of Siberian selection for open ground, early and low-growing (video) can be bought and found in any gardening store, the main thing is to know what to look for. You can also read separately which tomato varieties are suitable for growing in the south of Russia.

The best varieties of Siberian selection

Shuttle is a low-growing variety that does not require gartering or cuttings. After the first shoots appear, the fruits ripen in 80-100 days. The fruits themselves are not large; the weight of one tomato reaches 60 grams. This variety is characterized by resistance to temperature changes, immunity to pests and transportation, that is, it is not afraid of transplants.

Hospitable - a variety that differs from all others in its voluminous fruits. The weight of one tomato can reach 500 grams. Despite this, this variety is short-growing, growing up to 80 centimeters in length. Gives a stable and rich harvest all season long.

Killing power - a low-growing variety; from just one bush you can collect up to 5 kilograms of fresh and ripe vegetables. If this variety is planted correctly, it will bear fruit weighing 150 grams. The variety is unpretentious in care, so even beginners in gardening can grow it and at the same time count only on a positive result.

The heavyweight of Siberia is another tomato of Siberian selection for open ground: early, low-growing, they write on the forums that the variety is ideal for conservation. There is no need to step it up; it tolerates any temperature changes. Despite the low bushes it produces large and fleshy fruits.

Fat Bosun is a variety that stands out for its appearance. You can see golden stripes on the sides of the red tomato. One fruit weighs up to 180 grams and produces a stable harvest. Can be used for any purpose.

Nikola - is distinguished by large, fleshy fruits of bright red color on small and low bushes.

Cherry Blossem - suitable for growing both in greenhouse conditions and in open ground. Its fruits have a sweet taste, the pulp is juicy and dense. Bushes have high immunity to diseases. It is better to eat fresh fruits, since when canned, the tomatoes may burst and all the pulp will crawl out.

Bullfinches - has small but fertile bushes. The first fruits can be reaped 95 days from the moment the first shoots appear. One tomato weighs up to 150 grams. Pay attention to which tomato varieties are great for growing in a greenhouse.

Snow Fairytale is a variety whose bushes resemble a New Year tree strewn with red balls. Even in cold summers, you can count on a rich and tasty harvest. There is no need to pin or tie up.

Apples in the snow is one of the earliest varieties. The fruits produced by this particular variety are distinguished by their bright red color and weigh only 70 grams. Despite their low weight, the fruits are quite fleshy. Resistant to many diseases, as well as temperature fluctuations.

Tomatoes of Siberian selection for open ground: early, low-growing ones are available in assortment. Therefore, everyone can find their favorite variety and easily grow it, being content with fresh and aromatic tomatoes straight from the garden all season, even if the weather outside has the capricious character of an opera singer!

Tomato Demidov: description and nuances of agricultural technology

It is worth noting that Demidov tomatoes are a young variety bred in the current century in Russia. Despite its artificial origin, the vegetable has all the characteristics of a natural crop.

When buying seeds of the variety, you can read the following description on the package: mid-season determinate vegetable, ripening period - 100-110 days.

The bushes of the crop are quite branched, and their height reaches 65 cm. The leaves of the variety are large and have a dark green tint. Externally, the leaves resemble potato leaves. Demidov is not a hybrid, that is, it is a natural type of tomato, and not artificially bred.

You can effectively prepare tomato seeds yourself; you don’t have to purchase them. But at the same time, the description of the variety characterizes it as: resistant to weather changes and temperature fluctuations. Even a sharp cold snap does not affect the formation of ovaries.

The vegetable is not prone to diseases, but if the bushes are not sufficiently moistened, they can be affected by blossom end rot. The crop variety is grown in a greenhouse or greenhouse.

The fruits of the Demidov variety are round in shape and have a light silvery sheen. They are juicy and flavorful. When ripe, the color of tomatoes is pink. Unripe fruits have a dark spot at the base. They are characterized by good keeping quality and can ripen indoors, for example, on a window in direct sunlight. The vegetables are quite large, their weight can reach more than one hundred grams.

The Demidov bush does not require formation, which also simplifies the care of the crop. The branches of the vegetable do not grow much, which cannot cause thickening.

The characteristics of the inflorescences are as follows: the first is formed after the 6th or 7th leaf, the subsequent ones after each pair of leaves. The stalk at its base is divided into several pieces.

The tomato variety is intended for consumption in its pure form or used as an ingredient for salads. The vegetable is practically not used for pickling and preservation.

The description of the crop indicates good fertility. The yield of the Demidov variety can reach 47,000 kilograms per hectare. At the same time, almost all fruits have a marketable appearance.

Video “Practical tips for growing tomatoes”

An experienced gardener explains in detail how to properly grow tomatoes at home.

Where is the best place to grow

Basically, the variety is grown in protected ground. In this case, the region of growth is not particularly important, since the conditions are artificially created by gardeners.

As for cultivation in open soil, according to climatic indicators, the Volga-Vyatka and West Siberian regions are most suitable for this purpose. This is due to the fact that the plant is not afraid of lowering and fluctuating temperatures.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Like any vegetable, Demidov tomatoes have their advantages and disadvantages. In particular, the advantages of the variety include:

• High fertility. Demidov produces large yields, which allows it to be grown for industrial purposes;
• Good marketability makes the crop the basis for commercial fishing;
• Large, smooth fruits have an aesthetic function: even whole fruits look very appetizing and attractive;
• The pleasant taste and aroma, as well as the juiciness of the fruits, have brought the vegetable great popularity;
• The crop’s resistance to changes in weather conditions and temperature fluctuations greatly simplifies its care, which gardeners cannot but like;
• Disease resistance.

As for the disadvantages, the variety has few of them:

• Failure to follow the rules of plant care, in particular, insufficient watering, leads to rotting of the top of the bush and cracking of the fruit.

Features of cultivation

The characteristics of Demidov indicate the whimsical nature of the culture, as well as the fact that it has its own cultivation characteristics.

Sowing and caring for seedlings

Like most vegetables, Demidov tomatoes are grown through seedlings. Seeds are sown at the end of March, sometimes at the beginning of April. Before the sprouts appear, the box with seeds should be covered with film or cellophane. With the emergence of seedlings, the “shelter” is removed and the container is transferred to a well-lit windowsill.

After the true leaves appear on the seedlings of the variety, they need to be planted in separate containers.

Feeding

Over the entire development cycle of a crop, as the description indicates, it is worth fertilizing it several times. The procedure must be carried out twice, or even three times, using complex fertilizers of a mineral nature.

Tomato "Siberian Shangi"

The variety is mid-early, determinate. In a greenhouse it is 120-150 cm, in open ground up to a meter. But it requires a garter, because the brushes are very heavy. The bush is powerful, well leafy. When you look at him, you understand that there will be no small things.

These are the shangs

The weight of pink fruits reaches 800 g. The pulp when broken is sugary, watermelon-like and quite dense, due to which it is well stored and ripened, and retains commercial qualities during transportation.

This is such beauty on the rift

Features of cultivation

Seeds for seedlings begin to be planted at the end of February (in the south), at the beginning of March (middle zone) or in the middle of the month (North-West, Siberia, Ural). They can be grown in ordinary soil for seedlings, purchased in a store or made independently based on 3 components - garden soil and peat (in equal quantities) and a few pinches of sand.

The seeds can be kept in a damp cloth for several hours beforehand. The soil must be disinfected with a weak solution of potassium permanganate and hydrogen peroxide, kept in the oven for 15-20 minutes at a temperature of 130-150 degrees.

Seeds are planted in cassettes or wooden boxes to a depth of 1 cm with an interval of 4 cm. The container is placed in a warm place at a temperature of 25 degrees, moistened and first grown under glass. When 2 leaves appear, Demidov tomato seedlings are transplanted into peat pots or plastic cups.

A week after picking, you can add complex fertilizer to the soil. If necessary, it is recommended to organize lighting up to 13-14 hours a day. The temperature is gradually lowered to room temperature, and 2 weeks before transferring to open ground, the seedlings begin to harden at a temperature of 16-18 degrees.

Demidov tomato seedlings are transferred to open ground in early or mid-May. Planted in a line or in a checkerboard pattern, maintaining 40 cm between adjacent plants and 50-60 cm between rows. Further standard care:

1. Watering 1-2 times a week (preferably with prepared, settled water).
2. Fertilize with complex fertilizer once every 2-3 weeks.
3. Mulching the soil with peat, sawdust or hay.
4. Pinching: all shoots growing from the leaf axil must be removed.

Demidov tomatoes require minimal care

Tomato "Big Kush"

The jackpot is not even big, but simply huge. Incredibly productive and very tasty. Characterized by long and abundant fruiting.

Ripens together

Absolutely reliable, perfectly adapts to adverse weather conditions. The variety is determinate, up to 90 cm in height. The average weight of beautiful fruits, with dense and fleshy pulp, is 300-500 g. There are very few seeds, so you don’t have to filter them when preparing ketchups and juices.

This is what it looks like on the break

In a greenhouse, the weight of the fruit reaches 600-800 g.

Description of the variety: so big, just a “bast shoe”

The height of the bush varies from 130 to 180 cm. The foliage is dark green and not very dense. The variety is mid-season, the period from germination to technical maturity is 110–115 days, intended for cultivation in protected and open ground conditions.

Ripe fruits are dark pink, have a rounded-flat shape, indeed reminiscent of bast shoes, and have “fleshy” pulp and excellent taste.

The weight of one fruit is 400-500 g. If agricultural technology is fully followed, the yield reaches 5-6 kg per 1 m². In central Russia and in the northern regions, tomatoes of this variety are best grown indoors.

“Demidov bast shoes” are great for:

• salads;
• It is convenient to make tomato juice from them;
• small fruits are suitable for seaming.

Tomatoes of this variety produce a surprisingly tender lecho. Tomatoes have good shelf life and do not lose their consumer qualities for up to 10 days.

Large-fruited tomatoes. Growing experience in Siberia

Tomatoes

are an integral crop in almost every garden.
They are grown in greenhouses
, under
temporary shelters
and in open ground.

Tomato lovers in our difficult Siberian conditions determine their preferences by the shape of the bush, the size and quality of the fruit. Some need plants that require minimal care

, the size and shape of the fruits should be convenient for canning.
These requirements, as a rule, are met by varieties with a determinate
bush shape, which do not need to be tied up or pinched.

But other gardeners patiently grow tall bushes with huge fruits

, and the larger the fruit, the more satisfaction they receive from the results of their labor.

In the collection of Siberian vegetable growers one can count many varieties that produce fruit yields weighing from 200 to 800 g or more.

These varieties include Demidov bast shoes, Bull's heart, Bull's forehead, Abakan pink, Ilya Muromets, Cosmonaut Volkov, Bear's paw, Russia, Russian hero, President, Giant, King of Siberia, Fire avalanche, Royal

and many others.

All these varieties belong to the mid-late

, ripening in our Siberian conditions using the seedling method of cultivation.

You can often hear a gardener complain that his neighbor gave him tomato seeds, whose fruits weighed about a kilogram, while his largest fruit weighed only 300 g.

He would need to know how his neighbor grew such a large fruit. Indeed, in achieving the desired result in this matter, the main role is often played not only by the variety, but by the agricultural technology that is created for it in the garden.

Apart from choosing a variety, what do you need to do to grow a giant tomato?

The quality of seedlings plays a big role

.
Sowing is carried out in the third ten days of March, seedlings are picked in the phase of the first true leaf. The seedlings should not be pampered or elongated, i.e. they must meet the requirements of a seedling plant: a thick stem, 5-6 true leaves and bud rudiments
.

Seedlings are planted under shelter at the end of May, without shelter - after the threat of frost (June 10-15).

Planted plants are tied to a support

, as they grow, the bushes are gartered several times.

The bush is formed into 1-2 stems

. A bush with two stems gives a good harvest with a fruit weight of 200-500 g. If larger fruits are needed, then they should be grown in one stem and additionally normalize the number of flowers in the cluster and pluck out smaller flowers.

For better ventilation, after the formation of the first cluster, it is advisable to tear off the lower leaves

and keep the bottom of the trunk “bare”. To improve access to light, remove 1-2 leaves from the bush near each brush. The shape of the bush is preserved by the timely removal of all stepsons.

Tall bushes, and even with a large mass of fruits, require optimal conditions for growth and development throughout the growing season.

Plant nutrition is regulated by timely feeding.

If a small dose of nitrogen fertilizers was added during planting, then their amount can be replenished 15-20 days after planting by fertilizing with organic fertilizers (mullein solution). The purpose of this feeding is to create favorable nutritional conditions for the growth of the vegetative mass of the bush.

The second feeding is carried out when the plants begin to bloom.

. In this phase, plants need phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Applying complex mineral fertilizer (35-40 g per 10 liters of water) will solve this problem.

If there is a noticeable delay in fruit ripening, then carry out a third feeding with phosphorus mineral fertilizers (30 g per 10 liters of water).

In order for fertilizers to be well absorbed by plants, they need to be applied to moist soil.

Tomatoes are among the average consumers of moisture, but even this average needs to be given to them regularly.

A lack of soil moisture leads to the fall of the ovary on the upper clusters, since physiological dryness is observed when soil moisture is actively absorbed by the lower tier of plant organs, but the upper tier is no longer sufficient. Soil and air drought is the cause of fruit blossom end rot. Excessive moisture after drought leads to massive cracking of fruits.

During the entire period of plant growth, the soil should have optimal moisture and be in a loose state.

Tomato "Siberian kilogram"

Either because of the short summer, or because of their character, Siberians love to grow large-fruited tomatoes and are proud of the results. And this variety is a giant among giants. It is so insensitive to temperature fluctuations that it is grown even in northern regions. Maybe in greenhouses, but still. Resistance to major tomato diseases at the hybrid level. The brush, in which 3-4 tomatoes weighing 600-800 g are formed, is very heavy and must be carefully tied up. If you follow agricultural techniques, it is quite possible to grow tomatoes weighing 1-1.5 kg. The fruits are deep red in color and are solid sweet pulp with virtually no seeds. They are not prone to cracking, which sets them apart from their large-fruited colleagues.

Seeds should be prepared for sowing

Preparing seed material is an important part of the work. Under no circumstances should it be neglected. The quality of future seedlings, and subsequently the harvest, largely depends on this. Tomato seeds should be pickled in a weak, slightly pinkish solution of potassium permanganate, which will protect them even more reliably from diseases, and then rinsed and allowed to dry. The second step is treatment with a growth stimulator.

For this purpose they usually choose:

Each growth stimulator comes with instructions that must be strictly followed, and if you decide to use wood ash, do this: mix a tablespoon of wood ash in a liter of water. After being treated with growth stimulants or ash, the seeds are germinated in a moistened canvas fabric or in a paper napkin until they hatch.

The seeds are sown in shallow furrows, which are then carefully sprinkled with soil, lightly watered and covered with either glass or cellophane to retain moisture. The temperature before emergence should be kept within +23 °C - + 24 °C. As soon as the seedlings appear, the glass is removed and the containers with the seedlings are exposed to light, trying to keep the temperature no higher than +18 °C for a week. After a week, it will be possible to increase it to +20 °C, avoiding sharp fluctuations.

Why are Demidovskie Lapti good?

In the Siberian climate, growing large, juicy tomatoes is far from easy. The breeders of this variety have done everything to make this difficult task easier. This variety has proven itself well and has already become a favorite of many gardeners and summer residents who have chosen it.

The Demidovskie bast shoes variety compares favorably:

• disease resistance;
• high productivity;
• not afraid of temperature fluctuations;
• excellent taste and appearance of the fruit.

If the timing of planting seedlings is observed, tomatoes of this variety have time to fully grow and ripen during the short summer of the northern regions before late blight occurs. Seeds of ripened tomatoes can be used for sowing next year. There were no serious complaints from gardeners regarding the “Demidov Bast Shoes”. The variety is very resilient and unpretentious, but compliance with certain rules when growing is still necessary.

Description of the bush

The plant is vigorous: it needs to be tied to a trellis 4 m high.

• medium-leafed bush, powerful;
• the main stem is characterized by stable growth;
• the leaves are dark green, even gloomy, medium in size; in the central part of the bush the leaves are arranged horizontally;
• the first inflorescence develops above the 10th-12th leaf, the next ones after three leaves;
• inflorescences are resistant to creases;
• It is recommended to wear brush holders on the first five inflorescences so that the brush does not break off under the weight of ripe fruits;
• four to six fruits develop on a simple, compact inflorescence;
• the brush is quite strong and symmetrical;
• it is necessary to normalize the inflorescences in the racemes: leave three ovaries on the first, four on the second, five on the subsequent ones;
• T 34 is distinguished by high fruit set;
• The variety is distinguished by simultaneous ripening of fruits;
• The fruits of this tomato are not harvested individually, but in whole bunches at once;
• Fruiting is stable and regular.

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Tomatoes for open ground, the best varieties for the Moscow region and the middle zone

In the middle zone, temperature changes, periods of high humidity, and cold snaps are frequent in summer. Therefore, in order to grow good tomatoes, you need to choose varieties that are suitable specifically for these areas. Breeders adapt them to such conditions, and this makes it possible to get an excellent harvest.

Little Red Riding Hood

German breeders bred the hybrid. It tolerates temperature changes well, is compact in growth (only 50 cm), and resistant to disease. Produces round red fruits weighing up to 80 g, does not require pinching, and is not picky about soil.

Mongolian dwarf

Its highlight is creeping bushes that grow up to 20 cm and then begin to crawl along the ground. Convenient for growing, does not require garter. Where it touches the ground, it takes root. It is resistant to diseases and is not afraid of frost (it is convenient to cover it, and straw can be laid underneath).

Tomato Bullfinch

The earliest of the varieties suitable for the Moscow region and the middle zone. It tolerates depleted soil well, is easy to care for, and is not afraid of late blight. There is no need for gartering or pinching. The fruits are round, fleshy, up to 150 g.

Talalikhin 186

Suitable for cultivation throughout Russia. To get more fruit, it needs a little pinching. Produces a bountiful harvest in the form of round, dense berries weighing up to 100 g. Early ripening, excellent taste, suitable for food and processing.

How to care for emerging shoots

After the emergence of seedlings, the main parameters that should be closely monitored are temperature, light, and humidity. If the days are still short and there is not enough sun, in order to avoid stretching the seedlings, they are illuminated with special lamps. If seedlings placed on a windowsill are exposed to temperature changes (for example, a draft), this can have a detrimental effect on their development. Under no circumstances should the soil be allowed to dry out, but excessive watering should also be avoided.

Usually, seedlings are picked at the third leaf stage, and this process should not be delayed, so as not to later encounter great difficulties during transplantation, when the roots of the sprouts become more powerful and intertwine with each other. Before picking, the seedlings should be watered well, and after that, they should be darkened for several days.

During growth, seedlings can be fed twice with complex fertilizer, and 10 days before planting directly into the ground, they need to be “hardened” by taking them outside or into a greenhouse for a while. Hardening begins with 15 minutes and increases the time to several hours.

Tomato "Yusupovsky"

The tomato is a legend that I promised to tell you about. I've heard about it for a long time, but saw it in an online store only last year. There was a danger that the southern guest would not ripen in the conditions of our short Siberian summer. But the fears were in vain, despite the fact that the variety was late and was grown in open ground. I was struck by the amazing uniformity of the fruits. Even those that started last were very large.

True, they started singing only in September, but on the bushes

There are no small tomatoes, just as there are no spots, no rot, nothing on them. I can subscribe to every word that is written about the taste of this tomato on the Internet. Truly amazing sweet and delicate taste.

Pulp of a fully ripe tomato

I can’t even remember what’s tastier. The variety received its name in honor of its creator, breeder Karim Yusupov. According to the manufacturer, the variety is indeterminate. But in open ground my bush height was about 1 m. It can’t boast of any particular productivity, but it’s not a hybrid. Because of the crazy taste, I will definitely plant it.

Features of cultivation and care

Dubrava tomato seeds should be sown two months before transplanting seedlings into open ground. You can sow seeds in the second half of March, if you did not have time in the first ten days of April

Even in this case, the seedlings will have time to achieve the required development by June 10 and will not outgrow, which is important

Overgrown seedlings: take root worse, lag behind in growth, and yield later. In the southern regions, seeds can be sown directly into the ground, bypassing the seedling stage, this will significantly reduce labor costs.

Seedlings must be picked. The root system develops better. The time for picking is determined by the appearance of the seedlings. As soon as two true leaves appear, you need to prepare separate containers for replanting.

Feed the seedlings. Any complex fertilizer (Agricola) will do. The first time a week after transferring to a separate container. The second time shortly before transplantation to a permanent place.

A week before planting in the ground, begin to harden the plants and prepare them for open ground conditions. Take it outside, loggia, balcony. In mid-May they can be planted under arches with covering material.

There are many options for greenhouses on sale, consisting of arcs and covering material. Convenient and easy to use. Protect tomatoes from returning spring frosts. They are not expensive. If there is no shelter, plant seedlings in the ground in June. It should not be younger than 50 days.

Planting scheme

When planning to grow a tomato bush with 2-3 stems, make holes at a distance of 35 cm. If you decide to grow one stem, 25 cm is enough. To rationally use the area of ​​the hole in a row, place it in a checkerboard pattern. Make row spacing at least 60 cm. Paths of smaller width impair ventilation of plantings and make maintenance more difficult.

The soil

There are no special requirements for the soil. The tomato grows well on sandy and loamy soil and responds to the autumn application of superphosphate (2 tbsp. l/m², a bucket of humus), the spring application of nitrogen (1 tbsp. l/m²) and potassium (1 tbsp. l/m²) fertilizers.

When choosing a site, observe crop rotation. Tomatoes should be planted on ridges where cucumbers, zucchini, and onions previously grew. It is not worth placing beds of tomatoes in one place for many years.

Is it necessary to stepchild?

If you don’t have time to care for your tomatoes and it doesn’t matter when they start to ripen, you don’t have to plant them. And if you want to get the harvest early, you need to grow the plant in one stem and remove all the stepsons

We decided to grow a bush with 2 stems. You will have to remove the stepsons from the three lower sinuses. When growing in 3 stems, pluck from the two lower ones. Remove correctly when the length reaches 8 centimeters. Tear off with your hands. Do not use scissors. Leave a 2-centimeter stump. Statistics show that a larger fruit yield is obtained when the Dubrava tomato is grown with three stems.

Why is it better to tie up tomatoes?

You don’t have to tie up the bushes too big; they won’t grow anyway. The variety is low growing. But the garter has its advantages. Advantages of a tied bush:

• easier care;
• the fruits are cleaner;
• tomatoes do not touch the ground and do not suffer from rot;
• the trunk does not break with a large number of fruits;
• The bushes are better lit and the fruits will ripen faster and more happily.

Fertilize correctly

Indiscriminate application of fertilizers is not beneficial. When growing low-growing tomatoes, it must be taken into account that fertilizers containing nitrogen must be applied once and only during fruit formation.

More frequent nitrogen fertilizing leads to excessive growth of canes, which depletes the plant and reduces yield. Tomatoes need phosphorus and potassium throughout the growing season. Fertilize with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers once every two weeks.

Watering

There is no need to water every day. It is more rational to water when the top layer of soil dries out slightly in the morning or in the evening. You can reduce watering by using mulch; it reduces moisture evaporation.

The next day after watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil not deeply; this improves its air permeability, the roots are better supplied with oxygen, and an earthen crust does not form.

Weeding is necessary. Clean, weed-free soil is a guarantee of health for tomato bushes. Spores of fungi, pathogens of plant diseases, can survive and multiply in weeds.

Harvest

Regularly removing brown and red tomatoes from the bushes that have reached medium size can significantly increase productivity. More fruit will set. Brown fruits ripen well. They are stored for a long time. Excellent transportability.

Japanese

I have already talked about this variety many times. The fruits are very beautiful and tasty. The yield is always excellent.

I grow it both in the greenhouse and in the garden.

My 15th tomato harvest this season. 90 kg. I started collecting it last night, but only finished it this morning and went straight to the market.

Probably 10 more varieties could be included in this list, but I won’t distract you any more, next time I’ll tell you about other tomatoes that made me very happy this year.

Which varieties are leading in terms of yield this season?

Features of growing the variety

The hybrid Catherine the Great is included in the state register for growing tomatoes in a greenhouse. Judging by the reviews and photographs, this variety has quite a few privileges over gardeners and breeders. The features of growing are quite simple and are no different from other types of tomatoes, but there are some nuances that should be strictly followed: First, you must follow the rules of watering, because if there is excess moisture, the tomatoes will be sour and watery, and the fruits will crack, after rain and watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil, ventilate the greenhouse and pull through the weeds;

Secondly, it should be fed with fertilizers: organic and mineral. You can fertilize every three weeks, preferably in the evening or early morning;

Thirdly, plant seedlings correctly;

Fourthly, prepare in advance in the greenhouse supports for the garter, that is, a movable trellis; thanks to the trellises, the tomato bushes will be well ventilated, harvesting will be much easier, and this will also allow you to walk between the rows freely, without catching the plants.