Rating of tomato varieties and hybrids
It is difficult to figure out which varieties are really good, because more than 7 thousand types of pure varieties and hybrids are known.
In order not to make mistakes when choosing seeds, you must initially know in what conditions the plants will be located, on what soil, as well as the required time frame for ripening vegetables.
Also determining factors will be:
- form;
- color;
- taste characteristics.
Some gardeners choose varieties that are grown year after year, whose taste qualities and growth conditions suit them, and do not want to change anything. Other gardeners prefer to experiment, and therefore try to grow new breeding products to find the ideal tomatoes and hybrids.
Large varieties of yellow tomatoes with early ripening
Summer residents who like to plant yellow varieties of tomatoes can also choose early varieties of the crop.
Golden Andromeda
Low bush.
Fruits well.
The fruits are large, fleshy with slightly harsh pulp.
Suitable for preservation for the winter.
Lemon giant
Belongs to the category of beef tomatoes.
The tomatoes are large, reaching 300 grams.
Quite a productive variety.
The bushes turn out to be powerful, which allows them to hold a sufficient number of fruits on the shoots.
Lemon boy
An interesting variety of large tomatoes with fleshy pulp.
Requires pinching and care.
Used for fresh consumption.
The taste is sweet with a citrus aroma.
Shows good yield.
Bred by breeders from the Netherlands.
The best F1 tomato hybrids
Hybrid plants are in demand among gardeners for the following reasons:
- Resistance to diseases and viruses;
- Good adaptation to growing conditions;
- Reliable ovary;
- Smooth fruits;
- Stable yield.
Breeders are trying to create hybrids that would have excellent taste, are not afraid of temperature changes or extreme heat, and have good resistance to bacteria.
Of the hybrid tomatoes, it is worth highlighting the following five best F1 varieties:
- Incas. This is the brainchild of Dutch breeders, registered in the Russian register in 2000. Mid-early hybrid. He reaches a meter in height. Vegetables are pepper-shaped, with fleshy pulp, red. Advantages of the hybrid: resistant to diseases; not afraid of sunburn; gives a good harvest; The fruits are storable and suitable for long-term transportation.
- Torquay. Another “Dutch” who took root in the Russian garden and was registered in the Russian register in 2007. This is a variety of medium ripeness; approximately 119 days pass until ripening. The bush grows up to a meter, determinate, with multiple trusses. Each vegetable weighs approximately 100 g and has an elongated shape. The hybrid is great for canning. Advantages: good heat resistance, resistance to bacteria and fungi.
- Mariana. The hybrid appeared thanks to the efforts of French-Japanese breeders. The color is red, the shape is elongated, oval, the flesh is dense. This hybrid is suitable for growing in small greenhouses and is not afraid of high temperatures. The tomatoes are very tasty with just a touch of sweetening.
- Bagheera. French creation. Features: cold weather resistance and drought tolerance. The bushes do not need tying. The hybrid is not affected by infections. Bagheera – medium early.
- Semko 2005. Bushes are grown in open ground, but can also be located in a greenhouse. The shape is pepper-shaped, the flesh is dense. The bushes are medium-sized. Features: resistance to heat, drought, disease.
All these hybrids have good taste and are not susceptible to disease.
The best productive varieties
Tomato seeds "Rio Grande"
The bushes of this variety are low - reaching only 70 cm, so they do not require tying or pinching. There are not too many leaves, the fruit shape is standard. They grow in clusters of 8-12 tomatoes per plant, with a slightly oblong shape. The rafts have dense pulp and thick skin, and not too many seeds. The weight is a maximum of 150 grams, but they are often smaller and colored bright red. It tastes like classic tomatoes – with a slight sourness. Ripening occurs approximately 120-130 days after sowing. Fertility is high, can reach three months, until the onset of cold weather.
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The variety perfectly resists low and high temperatures, can withstand even prolonged drought, and is not sensitive to parasites and diseases. If grown over a large area, it does well in bright sun. The fruits can easily withstand even long-term transportation and are well preserved for two to three months if kept cool. They are considered universal in use; if desired, they can be dried or even dried.
Advantages:
- Strong fruits;
- The thick skin prevents damage to the crop;
- High level of endurance.
Flaws:
- The taste is a little worse compared to large-fruited varieties.
Tomato seeds "Rio Grande"
Tomato seeds "Snow Leopard"
One of the most productive and hardy varieties in terms of climatic conditions - well suited even for Siberian conditions. The yield is quite high: with proper care, you can harvest about 8-9 kg from one bush. This variety can be considered quite early - the average ripening period is about 105-110 days when grown in open ground. In terms of height, the breed is ambiguous: the bush can grow to an unlimited height, so it will need not only gartering, but also shaping. As experienced gardeners advise, it is best if it grows in two stems; moreover, it should not grow higher than 60-70 cm. This is quite convenient, since you do not have to tie it up.
This variety has quite a lot of foliage, and all such leaves are quite large; they should be removed in a timely manner, as they will take away additional moisture, nutrients, and block access to sunlight for the fruit, which will slow down ripening. The shape of the fruit is oblong, slightly flattened. The density of ripened tomatoes is medium, the skin is strong and thick, which allows them to withstand transportation. The color of the fruit is orange-red, the average weight is about 150 grams, but there are tomatoes weighing about 300 grams or even more. From one bush you can collect up to 5-6 kg.
Advantages:
- Can be grown in any conditions, including on the balcony;
- Ripens quickly;
- Resists well against any disease;
- Retains an attractive appearance for a long time;
- Handles transportation well;
- High yield.
Flaws:
- It is necessary to monitor the condition of the bushes and shape them in a timely manner.
Tomato seeds "Snow Leopard"
Tomato seeds "Asvon F1"
This is a hybrid variety that perfectly withstands temperature changes, does not get sick, and is also able to please the summer resident with a fairly rich harvest. It grows well not only in open ground, but also in a greenhouse, greenhouse or even on a balcony. The fruits will be stored in their original form for a long time and can be transported over long distances. It is distinguished not only by its high yield, but also by its early ripening. The bush is not tall and takes up little space, so one square meter can accommodate significantly more plants than another variety. There are not too many leaves, dark green in color. The fruits are formed in clusters of 5-6 pieces; about 8-9 kg of selected tomatoes can be harvested from one bush. During the fruiting period, the plants are simply strewn with fruits, and they also look very beautiful.
The shape of the tomatoes is round, slightly reminiscent of a cube, and the ribbing is almost not noticeable. The skin is shiny, dense, the fruits almost do not crack. The weight of the fruit is about 100 grams - not too large. The pulp is dense and retains its original shape for a long time. The taste is rich, has a slight sourness, tomatoes contain a large amount of vitamins and sugars, dry matter no more than 6%. The color is bright pink.
Advantages:
- Excellent taste;
- Good yield;
- Immunity to parasites and diseases;
- Fast maturation.
Flaws:
- Not detected.
Tomato seeds "Asvon F1"
The best varietal tomatoes
Among the varietal species obtained as a result of selection by breeders, it is worth mentioning the five best:
- "Crimson Giant" Weight can reach up to 800 g.
- "Steak". Weight - up to 500 g. Tomatoes are thin-skinned, but do not burst when they reach maturity.
- "Sugar Bison" Gardeners praise the good yield: vegetables weighing up to 600 g. The pulp is fleshy and dense.
- "Mikado." The tomatoes weigh about 400 g, are very tender and tasty. Pink colour. “Mikado” is recommended to be consumed in the form of salads.
- "Black Prince". Weight is about 200 g, but the taste is excellent. “Prince” has an original taste with a characteristic tomato sourness. The pulp is without seeds, very tender.
This is a real decoration for the dining table.
New tomatoes from Siberian Garden
This company is considered one of the best in providing high-quality seeds from which strong and healthy tomato bushes grow, intended for difficult climatic conditions. New varieties include:
- "Shuttle". Low, even stunted type, up to 60 cm high, early ripening. The vegetables are bright red and plum-shaped. Usually the brush grows up to 6-8 pieces.
- "Alpatieva". Also an early ripening tomato. Not tall, rises up to 50 cm. The weight of one fruit is 70 g, and there are 7 of them in the hand. The plant is unpretentious.
- "Hospitable." Mid-season. The tomatoes are large, weight up to 500 g. Plant height – up to a meter. The variety is capricious and requires increased lighting and additional fertilizing.
- "Bullfinches." The plant grows up to 50 cm in height and is quite resistant to diseases that usually affect traditional varieties. The fruit of "Bullfinches" weighs approximately 130 g. The taste of tomatoes is pleasant, without sourness.
- "Heavyweight." The plant is low, early ripening. Vegetables weighing up to 500 g are very tasty. However, this variety is not suitable for canning, but is excellent for fresh salads.
Many gardeners have already tried the new products from the Siberian Garden and were satisfied. But they note that new tomatoes require additional fertilizing, without which a good harvest cannot be obtained.
Large and fleshy varieties that are suitable for growing in a greenhouse
Some varieties of tomatoes with large, fleshy fruits are grown, including in closed ground, that is, in a greenhouse and hotbed.
The advantage of this method of cultivation is that by planting early varieties indoors, you can get two harvests in a year.
This is relevant for those who grow vegetables “for sale”.
Big Beef F1
This is a Dutch early tomato.
In the greenhouse, Big Beef bushes grow to a height of almost 2 meters.
The fruits are produced 3 months after germination.
Shows good keeping quality and transportability.
The average weight of one specimen is about 0.5 kg. Juicy, meaty. The taste is sweet and sour.
Summer residents also value this hybrid for its disease resistance.
Stellate sturgeon
Belongs to mid-early varieties.
Quite demanding of care: greenhouse, garter, pinching.
But such difficulties in care are more than compensated by taste.
The pulp is fleshy and juicy. Fruits can weigh up to 500 grams
Universal for use.
Suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for making juices, ketchups, and sauces.
Red red F1
A productive hybrid.
In addition to their taste, tomatoes are distinguished by their beautiful appearance.
Red red is often grown for sale at agricultural markets. They tolerate transportation well. Weather resistant.
The pulp is fleshy, sugary. The hybrid is characterized by early ripening.
Yield tomatoes for greenhouse cultivation
You can remove up to 5-10 kg from one bush if you choose a variety with high yield.
The most productive are recognized:
- "Pink raisins" Weight 60 g, yield – up to 6 kg per bush.
- "Miracle of the Earth." Vegetables weigh 200 g; up to 5 kg can be removed from a bush.
- "Hurricane". Weight is approximately 50 g, yield is up to 5 kg per bush.
- "Kostroma F1". High yield - 11 kg per bush. Weight 150 g.
- "Octopus F1". The average fruit weighs 150 g, and the yield per square meter. m – 16 kg.
- "Tatiana". Weight is 600 g, and up to 9 kg can be removed from the bush.
To increase yield, plants require mineral and organic fertilizing.
Large varieties of tomatoes for the Moscow region, early ripening
Despite the fact that almost the entire territory of Russia, due to the short summer and harsh winters, is considered a territory of risky agriculture, the Moscow region has relatively favorable conditions for growing tomatoes here.
Therefore, here you can plant a wide variety of large, juicy, but at the same time early-ripening vegetables.
Mammoth
Quite a popular tomato.
Has proven itself to be high-yielding.
But at the same time completely unpretentious and very stable.
The tomatoes are large and fleshy, but not very beautiful in appearance.
They are used for processing into juice, ketchup, paste or eaten fresh.
Raspberry fleshy
As the name suggests, this is a variety of tomato with pink, fleshy fruits. The tomatoes turn out to be large and quite weighty (about 0.3 - 0.4 kg).
The bush itself is short but powerful, which allows it to hold many tomatoes on the shoots at once.
One bush of Raspberry can produce up to 6 kg of round, juicy and fleshy tomatoes.
The advantages of the variety also include good keeping quality of fruits and plant resistance to temperature changes.
Alsou
Weighty, large, and, most importantly, tasty tomatoes. Weight 0.7-0.8 kg. The shape of the fruit is heart-shaped. Sometimes there may be a ribbed surface. The color of ripe fruits is crimson.
Fruits well even with a short summer.
The best tomatoes for growing outdoors
Vegetables that are intended to be grown in open ground should not be afraid of the wind, and also be unpretentious. Among the best are the following varieties:
- "Oak tree." The plant is low-growing, early ripening. “Oak” can also be grown in a greenhouse, but it also does well in open ground.
- "Watercolor". An unpretentious plant that thrives in the climatic conditions of the Urals and the middle zone. Weight – 50 g, bush height – 50 cm. “Watercolor” is suitable for canning.
- "Konigsberg is golden." The bushes grow up to 70 cm. The plant is not afraid of temperature changes and bad weather. Shape – elongated, color – orange. The main advantage is good keeping quality.
- "Supermodel" Variety from the breeders of the Siberian Garden. The plant is characterized by high productivity. Shade-tolerant, relatively unpretentious. The vegetables are elongated, reaching up to 15 cm in length. The flesh is pinkish-red. The taste is sweet.
- "Honey saved." Mid-season plant. Tall. Up to 7 fruits are formed on the cluster, each weighing up to 300 g. Color – yellow, honey. The pulp is tasty.
These bushes can also be grown in greenhouses.
Agricultural technology
Cultivation is widespread, although the variety is adapted for the southern regions, but even in the Urals and Siberia, gardeners practice growing a variety of this type of tomato. It is in the south that you can get the biggest harvest. Depending on the growing region, tomato seedlings are sown at different times. Sowing criterion - before the seedlings are planted in a permanent place, 60-70 days must pass from the moment the seeds are planted.
Seedlings of Yusupov tomatoes
To speed up the emergence of seedlings, you can treat the seeds with growth stimulants before sowing. For disinfection and development of immunity to major diseases, a solution of potassium permanganate is used. The seeds can be sown immediately in separate pots, or they can be planted as the second true leaf appears.
Before planting in a permanent place, Uzbek tomatoes are placed on the windowsill in the brightest room. They are very demanding of light. In case of insufficient lighting, it is necessary to provide artificial lighting.
Planting in the ground and care
The Yusupovsky tomato is very demanding of light and heat. It can be planted in open ground when the soil warms up well. In the greenhouse - at the end of May-beginning of June. The soil should be fertile and loose.
The planting scheme is standard, it is followed when planting all tall tomatoes - 40 * 60. The soil is pre-prepared. Before planting tomatoes, add manure, ash and 1 tbsp to the prepared hole. l. superphosphate. Then water with plenty of water. After the water has been absorbed a little, the tomatoes are planted. At the same time, it seems that the tomato is being planted in liquid mud. After such planting, no watering is required for a week. Choose a well-lit place for planting.
To ensure good yield, leave 3 stems. For the first time, the stepsons are cut off immediately after disembarkation. Then the procedure is carried out regularly, making sure that the stepsons do not grow more than 5 cm. In the last summer month, Tashkent tomatoes should be pinched. This will ensure rapid ripening of the fruit. Only a leaf is left above the last brush; everything above is pinched. So that the fruits have time to fully ripen, no more than 9 brushes are left on the bush, all the rest are torn off.
Tomatoes in Uzbekistan must be tied up
Although the tomato stem is strong, due to its large growth and large fruits, Uzbekistan tomatoes must be tied up. You can tie them to 1 support, or you can make a frame from thick wire, to which ropes are attached to tie up the plant. The hands are tied separately.
The most popular tomatoes
Among gardeners, the most popular are tomatoes, which produce a good harvest and are disease-resistant.
Tall
Among the tall varieties, the following should be noted:
- “Mom’s Love” The plant reaches 1.5 m and there are up to 20 fruits on the stem. The weight of one is 500 g. The pulp is dense and fleshy. The color is red.
- "Eagle Club". Designed for cultivation in Siberia. Grows mainly in open ground. Early ripening. Pink colour. Bushes are not afraid of weather changes.
- "Pudovik." Siberian variety. The fruits are large, up to 800 g, and shaped like a heart. The pulp is dense, there are almost no seeds.
- "Altai yellow". The main advantage is that the plant does not get sick and adapts well to climatic conditions. The bush grows up to 2 m, and the fruits weigh up to 600 g. They taste sweetish.
- "Heart of a Buffalo" A gift for gardeners from Spanish breeders. The fruits are large, up to 600 g, pear-shaped. Sweet, meaty. Excellent for fresh salads.
Since the bushes grow tall, they are mainly planted in open ground, although they also develop well in greenhouses with a high roof.
Medium height
These species are usually grown in greenhouses. The plants are resistant to diseases and produce a good harvest. The best varieties, according to gardeners:
- "Blagovest F1". The bushes grow up to 180 cm in height, the fruits are round in shape, weighing 100 g. Well suited for both fresh salads and canning.
- "Budenovka". The height of the plant is 1.5 m. The fruits are juicy, with sweet pulp. Medium early variety.
- "Bull's heart is pink." The bush grows up to 1.5 m in height. "Hearts" appear after 120 days. Very tasty, meaty, unusual shape. The weight of one fruit is up to 400 g. Ideal for salads.
- "Yellow Giant" The height of the plant is 1.5 m. Up to 11 “giants” can grow on one plant, each of which weighs up to 700 g. The fruits are ribbed, with sweet pulp. Tomatoes can be served fresh or canned by cutting them into slices.
- "Courchevel F1". The height of the plant is up to 180 cm, and the weight of each fruit is up to 160 g. This variety is little susceptible to diseases that affect greenhouse plants and gives a good harvest - up to 7 kg per bush.
The main feature of these species is resistance to fusarium and other pathogens.
Short and dwarf
This type is divided into groups:
- Determinant. With a low stem and a dense arrangement of inflorescences and leaves.
- Semi-determinate. They reach a height of up to 1.2 m.
- Superdeterminate. Plant height is less than a meter, early ripening.
Among dwarf and stunted ones, the following are considered the best:
- "Winter cherry".
- "White filling".
- "Ural F1".
- "Nobleman."
- "Linda".
Mostly the varieties are early ripening, cluster, giving a good harvest.
For protected ground
Tall, indeterminate varieties are grown in summer greenhouses and in film tunnels. No more than 2 bushes are planted per 1 m2. Plants are pinched and tied up. When the ovary appears on the bush, fertilizing with complex fertilizers that contain boron and magnesium is introduced:
- Pink Hype – weak-leafed, indeterminate, ripening in 100-105 days. The fruits are heart-shaped with a spout, smooth surface. Rich pink color. Weight 140-160 g/22 kg/m2, from 4 bushes. The variety is resistant to typical diseases. It is protected from thrips, whiteflies, cicadas;
- Banana Legs – productive, unpretentious. The marketable weight of the berry is 100 g. 18 kg are collected from 1 m2. Tomatoes are suitable for salads and whole-fruit canning. The tomato has a cylindrical shape with a spout, the color is pale yellow;
- Intuition is very fruitful. With extended daylight hours, 27 kg per 1 m2 is collected. The tomato is round in shape, red, very sweet, weighs 100 g;
- Sto Poodov is a large-fruited variety, more than 250 g. Productivity is 19 kg/m2. Salads and juices are prepared from the berries. The fruits are pear-shaped, red, strongly ribbed;
- Honey Giant - early ripening, 300 g. 2 plants are planted per 1 m2. 8 kg are collected from them. The color of the tomato is orange, the shape is flat-round. The pulp is yellow with a red core;
- Samara - with increased daylight hours, 23 kg/m2 is collected. Warming is observed on days 90-95. Tomato f1 has fruits of the same size and weight, 80 g. The pulp is very juicy and tasty.
Indeterminate plants need to be hilled up. The seedlings are sprinkled for the first time 3 weeks after planting in the ground. Repeated hilling is carried out after 2 weeks. The stem is covered with soil; it produces lateral shoots that provide better nutrition to the tomatoes.
Seeds of hybrid tomatoes are not collected for subsequent seasons. The second generation may have distinctive characteristics from the varietal description.
Tomatoes go into leaves or form ugly fruits. Seed material for hybrids is purchased from the manufacturer annually.
There is an opinion that hybrid tomatoes do not differ in taste characteristics. Gardeners in practice refute this opinion. There are special lines for salads, for pickling, and for processing. When choosing a growing method, follow the recommendations from the manufacturer.
Classification of tomatoes based on ripening time
The timing of tomato ripening is very important for growing plants in different climatic zones. Also, when planning to place the bushes in open ground or a greenhouse, you also need to know the ripening time.
Early ripening
For climate zones with short days, it is better to choose early-ripening varieties. You can expect the harvest in 90 days.
Mid-season
This group matures within 100 days. The bushes can be placed in open ground, and they also give a good harvest in a greenhouse.
Late ripening
For such tomatoes, the ripening period is up to 115 days. They are heat-loving, love a lot of light, and are therefore suitable for climate zones where daylight hours are long. Otherwise, you will have to help with artificial lighting.
Sowing tomato seeds
Seeds, as you know, can be processed or unprocessed. Our seeds are primed, that is, they are kept in water or in a special solution, from which they swell. The use of this technology makes it possible to obtain earlier and more vigorous shoots, and in the future the tomato seedlings will develop better, and therefore the harvest will be better.
We plant the seeds to a depth of 1 cm. First, in each cell I make a depression using a pencil with a paper clip placed on it at a height of 1 cm, and then I place the seeds in the holes. They all end up at the same depth, and this also contributes to the friendly germination of seeds. After planting, I water the crops generously so that the seeds are in a moist environment, and cover the cassette with film.
You need to keep the crops at a temperature of 22-24 ⁰C, and then the shoots will appear on the third to fifth day. In cooler conditions, the germination process of tomato seeds can take weeks. As soon as the first shoots appear, the coating must be immediately removed and the temperature reduced. But we will talk about this in due time.
- Nightshade plants: fruit and ornamental
I wish you successful sowing and all the best.
Which variety is better to choose for canning?
Not only the taste is important, but also the appearance of canned food. Therefore, for seaming, choose vegetables that are neat, with thick skin, without cracking or defects.
According to gardeners, the following are best suited for canning:
- "Lady fingers";
- "Scarlet Candles";
- "Summer resident";
- “Salting miracle”;
- "Little Red Riding Hood";
- Banana is red."
Tomatoes are compact, with thick skin, so they do not break when canned. The taste is pleasant, and the appearance is pleasing to the eye.
What are the largest tomatoes?
Tomatoes are considered the largest, weighing up to 800 - 1000 g.
It should be highlighted:
- "Pink Giant" No more than a dozen of these giants form on a bush, but they are all very large, weighing more than 1 kg. Disadvantage: poor shelf life; the crop must be used immediately.
- "Belmonte". On powerful, under 2 m bushes, tomatoes weighing up to 800 g are formed. They come in pink and red colors.
- "Bulgarian miracle". The color is pink, the flesh is fleshy, with a small number of seeds. The advantage of the plant is that it is not afraid of bad weather.
- "Your Honor." Weight – 1 kg or more. Taste qualities depend on weather conditions. In hot weather the pulp is sweet, and in rainy weather it is sour.
- "Japanese crab" Usually the fruits weigh more than 700 g. They amaze with their unusual shape and original taste. “Crab” is sweet, even sugary. The skin is thin, this variety cannot be stored for a long time.
Large tomatoes are intended for fresh consumption because they have low shelf life.
Description and characteristics of the variety
Tomato Yusupovsky is part of a large group of tall indeterminates. Initially intended for planting in greenhouses, as it loves warmth.
- large, strong, powerful;
- shoot height 1.7-2 m;
- moderate branching;
- pronounced foliage;
- shoots are prone to excessive growth;
- 5 ovaries are formed on the hands;
- There are 7-8 fruiting clusters in total.
Description of the legendary delicacy tomatoes:
- average weight 500-600 g;
- crimson-red color with iridescence;
- moderate ribbing at the stalk;
- the pulp is oily and fleshy;
- the skin is strong, thin, does not crack;
- seed chambers within 6, seeds are small and there are very few of them;
- dry matter 5-6%;
- sugar content 5%;
- the shape is flat and flattened.
The Sweetest Tomatoes to Grow
Among the sugar varieties of hybrids, the F1 group is called:
- “Russian Happiness”;
- "Crimson ringing";
- "Honey King";
- "Pink Miracle";
- "Tanya."
Characteristic sweetness is present in:
- "Pink Stella";
- "Sweet miracle";
- "Rose Honey"
- "Sugar Lightning"
- "Eagle's beak"
If they are used for cooking, the food will receive a special sweetish-honey flavor.
Exotic and original tomatoes
Breeders often pay great attention not only to the taste qualities, but also to the appearance of tomatoes. Vegetables with their original shape and amazing color amaze the imagination:
- "White Queen". At first glance, it seems that the tomatoes are not ripe. But in fact, the “White Queen” is white because the flesh is light pink. They taste sweet.
- "Blue Forest" The mixture of purple-blue and orange-red shades turns the vegetable into a miracle of nature. The pulp is fruity, sweet, juicy and dense.
- "Everett's Rusted Heart." The color combination of greenish, burgundy and pink is a distinctive feature of the “heart”. Weight 400 g, tastes sweet.
- "Kumato." Almost black, chocolate. Salads or canned food prepared with these tomatoes look exquisite.
- "Mushroom basket" Large, up to 500 g, ribbed, visually reminiscent of a bowl. It’s not for nothing that the “Mushroom Basket” is recommended to be used for stuffing.
There are many other unusual varieties, but these are the most popular. According to gardeners, “exotics” are valued for their excellent taste.
Early fleshy varieties of indeterminate tomatoes
Indeterminate varieties of tomatoes do not stop growing throughout the growing season. Because of this, they turn out to be very tall. Another advantage of indeterminateness is that the bushes bear fruit all season long.
The disadvantage is that the plant bears fruit a little at a time. That is, the harvest will be extended over a long time.
Among the early, fleshy varieties of indeterminate varieties, you can pay attention to the following varieties.
Wonder of the earth
A variety with large fruits that look like a human heart.
On average, one fruit weighs at least half a kilo.
Productivity – 4 kg per plant.
It is easy to care for.
Requires garter as it grows up to 2 m in height.
Abakan pink
A fairly well-known tomato is relatively large, fleshy tomatoes that ripen early.
The weight of one copy reaches 300 g.
The “tomatoes” themselves are pinkish and elongated in shape.
Good transportability.
Red giant
A variety with more than 30 years of history.
Fruits well in protected soil.
The largest fruits weigh more than 600 grams.
The pulp is juicy and tasty.
Grows confidently in the latitudes of the Middle Zone and Moscow region.
Advice from experienced gardeners on choosing tomato seeds for growing
From the variety of seeds offered by gardening stores, it is difficult to choose the right planting material.
Professionals recommend paying attention to the information on the packaging:
- Information about the climatic conditions for which varieties were bred.
- Terms of ripening. For a climate zone with short daylight hours, you should buy early ripening varieties. In areas with moderate climatic conditions, early and mid-ripening varieties will be needed.
- Seeds are intended for open ground or for growing in a greenhouse.
- How demanding are the varieties to care for and how resistant to disease?
- Purpose. For what purposes is the crop needed: for raw consumption or for pickling and canning.
- What is the keeping quality? If the crop needs to be transported and stored for some time, this factor should also be taken into account.
In addition to these characteristics, appearance and taste should be taken into account.
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Each gardener chooses tomatoes based on his own preferences. Some people like the sour tomato taste and traditional form, while others want to serve exotic gifts with a honey-sugar note. In any case, when planning to grow tomatoes in your garden plot, you must first of all focus on zoned varieties, that is, intended for cultivation in the local climatic zone.
Advantages and disadvantages of southern tomato
High yield, large fruits and good taste have made the variety popular. Achik-Chukchuk salad is prepared in Uzbekistan. Only the Yusupov tomato is used in cooking - the chef believes that it is impossible to replace it with another variety.
Main advantages:
- Large fruit size;
- High yield;
- Great taste;
- Long-term fruiting;
- You can use your own seed material.
Among the disadvantages it should be noted:
- Poor transportability of fruits;
- Fruit cracking;
- Short shelf life of the crop;
- Requirement for care.
To obtain a good harvest, Uzbek tomatoes are very important to water, apply fertilizers and treat against diseases and pests in a timely manner. With proper care, the harvest will be adequate. At the same time, when planning to grow this tomato, you should immediately prepare for the need for regular care, which is the main guarantee of obtaining a good harvest.