Not all summer residents want to engage in the formation of tomato bushes. But without this procedure, you may not expect a rich harvest. But there is a way out - low-growing varieties and hybrids that do not require pinching. We have selected the best of them - check them out!
Low-growing tomatoes are very popular among summer residents. Most often, these plants are characterized by early ripening and friendly growth, and the fruits have an excellent taste and are perfect for consumption both fresh and for canning. In addition, most varieties of low-growing tomatoes are less susceptible to diseases and pest attacks, and all because they manage to bear fruit before the peak of the “epidemic”. This is especially helpful if late blight likes to rage in your area.
But most importantly, low-growing tomatoes do well without pinching - a rather tedious procedure for removing side shoots in the leaf axils, which is necessary in order to stop the growth of green mass and direct the plant’s forces to ripen the fruits. By skipping the step of cutting off the stepsons, you can save time and effort on caring for the plantings.
Low-growing tomatoes are quite compact and do not form a large number of shoots. The height of the bush rarely reaches 1 m and is more often about 50 cm. Thanks to its early ripening, the harvest can be obtained even from stepsons, so there is no urgent need to remove them. These tomatoes can be grown in open ground, in a greenhouse, and in some cases even on a balcony or windowsill.
The range of varieties of low-growing tomatoes that do not require pinching is very large. Varieties with fruits of various shapes, colors and sizes are popular. We have selected for you those that have excellent taste and decent yield.
If the package with seeds is marked “F1”, then this means that this is not a variety, but a first-generation hybrid, which was obtained by crossing two different varieties. The main difference between a variety and a hybrid is that a hybrid cannot be propagated by seeds (plants grown from seeds will not inherit the characteristics of the mother plant).
So, here are 20 proven varieties and hybrids of tomatoes that can become the pride of your summer cottage!
Tomato Watercolor
Mid-season variety for open ground. It is unpretentious and bears fruit consistently regardless of weather conditions. The peculiarity of Watercolor is the formation of heavy brushes strewn with bright red “cream” with dense skin and pulp. The weight of one fruit can reach 100 g, and the average yield is 6-8 kg per 1 sq.m. The bushes do not need a garter. The taste of the tomatoes is very good. If necessary, the fruits can be left to ripen; they are also excellent for canning. The variety is resistant to blossom end rot and fruit cracking.
Low-growing tomatoes for the Urals and Siberia
Breeders have long developed varieties that are resistant to cold and short summers. Most often these are early, low-growing tomatoes, but variations are possible.
Buyan yellow
A sweet and very aromatic standard variety is fully adapted to the Siberian climate. The fleshy fruits, 70-100 g each, have very few seeds, and the skin is thin but durable.
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Shuttle
This is a rare variety that does equally well in both the south and the north. It has strong shoots, so it does not need garter during the ripening of elongated fruits weighing about 80 g.
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Firewood
These tomatoes received their unusual name for the same unusual elongated shape of the fruit, which really resembles a log. The variety was bred specifically for regions with unfavorable weather conditions.
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Lord
This mid-early variety was even bred directly in Siberia. It is completely unpretentious to grow and is suitable for beginners. Tomatoes grow up to 180 g and are used in cooking or for preparations.
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Sibiriada
The variety with an eloquent name is perfectly adapted to the conditions of the northern regions. Determinate bushes grow up to 60 cm and delight with the rapid ripening of fruits.
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Tomato Alenka F1
An early ripening and high-yielding hybrid for open ground. Tomatoes have a regular round shape, an average weight of 200-250 g. The color is pink, the skin is dense and perfectly smooth, and does not crack. The pulp is juicy and soft, the taste is pleasant, and sweet when fully ripe. Application – universal. Productivity – 13-15 kg per 1 sq.m.
The bush is compact (40-60 cm high), standard, does not require pinching, but tying it to a support is desirable. It can be grown both in open ground and in a greenhouse. Tomatoes are resistant to various diseases, as well as to temperature changes. Ripening period is 90-95 days.
The best varieties of tomatoes without pinching for greenhouses
Tomato varieties for greenhouses are high-yielding, rarely get sick, and provide a rich harvest. To grow in greenhouses, tomatoes should be compact, with little foliage. There are such varieties and they have already been appreciated by many gardeners.
Alaska
Among tomatoes for greenhouses, it is necessary to highlight “Alaska” for its cold resistance, disease resistance and short ripening period.
This is one of the best early ripening specimens intended for cultivation in cold regions. Juicy and tender tomatoes have a sweetish taste.
Children's sweetness
Tomatoes for greenhouses with this name have a truly special sweet taste. Low bushes are strewn with red oval tomatoes.
It is not afraid of late blight, since it ripens early, even before the outbreak of the epidemic. The weight of one tomato is 70 g. From one square meter you can collect 6 kg of excellent fruit.
Ob domes
This special early-ripening hybrid attracts attention with the shape of its fruit. The shape resembles tiny domes. The color of the fruit is bright raspberry-pink, the taste is pleasant. The plant grows up to 70 cm. Sometimes it is necessary to pruning, as the plants become excessively covered with foliage.
Tomato Altaechka
An early variety for open ground. Plants are easy to care for. The fruits are medium-sized, ovoid or plum-shaped, red with a raspberry tint. The skin is thin, but quite dense. Tomato weight – within 150-300 g. Productivity – 7-9 kg per 1 sq.m. Tomatoes are intended for fresh consumption, preparing salads or snacks, and are also suitable for whole-fruit canning. Plants do not suffer from late blight, because the fruits ripen before it actively spreads. The bushes do not require pinching or staking. Ripening period is 95-110 days.
Mini bushes: revealing the benefits
Let's start with the fact that plants with a bush height of less than one meter are considered low-growing. Moreover, from a large group of determinate varieties, these include the deets themselves, superdeets, as well as standard tomatoes. What properties of such tomatoes will be decisive for your choice?
Small spool but precious
Low and dwarf tomatoes are compact (both in height and width) and take up little space on the beds. The roots of the bushes are also small, therefore, in plantings, unlike medium-sized varieties of tomatoes and indets, a larger number of plants per square meter is allowed.
By providing the “kids” with proper care, you can get a bountiful harvest of tasty fruits even in very limited areas.
Early risers
Most of the species in this group are early or mid-ripening, so the first fruits are harvested from them much earlier than from indeterminate varieties. This is especially important for summer residents who live in regions with harsh climatic conditions and a short summer season.
Steadfast Tin Soldiers
The best varieties for open ground from the group of low-growing tomatoes are highly resistant to a number of traditional diseases.
Firstly, due to their early ripening, most of these tomatoes “escape” from the insidious late blight. By the time the nights become cooler, cold dew appears and long rains “charge”, the “low-growing plants” have already managed to produce their harvest.
Secondly, many early ripening varieties are cold-resistant and can withstand all weather conditions well, setting fruit even in unfavorable conditions. Of course, this crop is heat-loving, requiring plenty of sun, moisture, and a comfortable growing environment, but thanks to selection, new “extreme” varieties have appeared, which gardeners in the North, the Urals, and Siberia are very happy about. Cold resistance may not be particularly important for a greenhouse, but for open ground this characteristic of the crop will be very important.
Care without problems
Early, low-growing tomatoes require minimal care, often freeing gardeners from the tedious procedure of pinching bushes.
ON A NOTE! The description of the variety always indicates whether the tomato requires pinching or not. Therefore, it is so important to follow the recommendations of the agricultural manufacturer.
It is precisely because of the ease of growing these tomatoes that the non-growing “baby” varieties are suitable for those summer residents who are just mastering gardening. Well, choosing the best varieties will allow you to get excellent results even from such “crumbs”.
Both under the roof and in the garden
Low-growing tomatoes can be grown outdoors (in the south of Russia); they are also suitable for planting in greenhouses, tunnels, and greenhouses. Of course, in regions of the country with harsh climatic conditions, it is advisable to place any tomatoes in shelters (for reliability). But if the summer is hot and the conditions for growth are good, then you can harvest a large harvest from the “low-growing plants” in the early stages and in open ground.
ON A NOTE! As an alternative to a greenhouse, you can use a portable greenhouse specifically for low-growing varieties of tomatoes.
Balcony miracles
In the group of “baby” tomatoes there are many varieties that are suitable for growing on balconies, loggias, and windowsills (including the popular cherry tomatoes). The harvest from them can be harvested even by the New Year, the main thing is to properly care for them, not forgetting about watering and fertilizing.
You shouldn’t count on kilograms of fruit, but it’s very pleasant to receive a dozen or two fresh tomatoes grown on the window for the holiday table.
For every taste and color
Another advantage of these tomatoes is their variety. The range of seed varieties and hybrid forms is huge, and therefore you can choose not just low-growing tomatoes, but also take into account other characteristics:
- fruit size (large, medium, beef or cherry);
- shape of tomatoes (round, “cream”, finger-shaped, heart-shaped);
- purpose: salad or for preservation;
- color (red, yellow, orange, black, green, pink, bicolor).
Real gardeners believe that different types of this crop should grow on the plot, and along with the tall “Gullivers”, it is imperative to plant several of the best short varieties of tomatoes.
Tomato Anyuta F1
An early ripening determinate hybrid - 75-80 days pass from germination to the beginning of fruit ripening. The fruits are flat-round, uniformly red in color, without a green spot at the stalk, dense, weighing 110-120 g, do not crack. Productivity in open ground is 8-9.5 kg per 1 sq.m. Tomatoes are intended for fresh consumption and canning. The hybrid is absolutely picky, resistant to major tomato diseases, and there is no need to prun the bushes. Can be grown without seedlings.
Hybrids
Productive and resistant hybrid tomatoes attract gardeners who grow vegetables in regions with unfavorable climatic conditions. Among the varieties that do not require removal of stepsons, it is worth paying attention to the following tomatoes:
- Benito F1. The result of the work of Dutch breeders, which made it possible to obtain a tomato with high immunity to the most common diseases. The bushes are low-growing with drooping clusters of 7-9 fruits. A large number of ovaries forces gardeners to create additional support and tie up branches. Ripe tomatoes are cream shaped, scarlet in color and have a thick skin. The weight of vegetables varies between 40-70 g.
- Biathlon F1. Determinate hybrid for open beds and growing under film. The fruits are collected in clusters of 6-7 pieces. The bush independently stops growth at the level of 80-90 cm. Smooth, round red tomatoes are more suitable for canning. The weight of one fruit does not exceed 100 g. The hybrid is resistant to the mosaic virus.
- Irishka F1. Very productive tomato with long fruiting. Determinate bushes are grown without pinching, although some gardeners remove side shoots growing below the first cluster. Ripening begins after 80-90 days and continues until the end of the season. Ripe tomatoes have a sweet taste and weigh 40-70 g.
Hybrids are somewhat inferior in taste to varietal vegetables. In addition, it makes no sense to collect their seeds for sowing for the next season.
Tomato Danko
Mid-season variety with red, heart-shaped fruits. From one bush you can collect about 3 kg of such “hearts” weighing 100-300 g, and in a greenhouse you can grow specimens up to 500 g. The taste of the fruit is excellent, but the skin is quite thin, so it is especially good to use these tomatoes for making juices and ketchups , lecho. A big plus is that the bushes produce a stable harvest, regardless of weather conditions: they can cope with both the lack of sun and cold weather, although it cannot be called a high-yielding variety. Plants have no special soil requirements.
The need for stepsons
To form tomato bushes, in order to obtain the maximum possible yield, they are pinched. This is a rather complex technique that requires certain knowledge and skills. For a gardener who is growing such tomatoes for the first time, it may not be easy to do it correctly. Therefore, for amateur gardeners, it is better to choose tomato varieties and hybrids that do not require pinching.
As a rule, these tomatoes are low-growing; they do not produce many shoots-stems, but can show high yields. In addition, such plants are easier to tolerate temperature changes and non-compliance with air humidity.
But still, when choosing tomatoes without pinching for your greenhouse, you should proceed from the characteristics of the variety and its ability to grow in your region. It is better to give preference to a determinate variety. There are even tomatoes labeled “super-determinate” varieties. They tend to ripen earlier. The height of such plants is usually no more than 30 cm.
Keep in mind! A plant with tall bushes needs to be tied to pre-installed supports. It also requires tying up tomatoes with increased productivity and abundantly fruiting bushes , which can bend too low to the ground, and in some cases, break the stem.
Non-sapling tomato varieties are usually early ripening. Their first fruits ripen already 80-100 days after they are planted in the soil. These tomato varieties are characterized by simultaneous fruit ripening. The weight of one tomato ranges from 80 g to 1 kg.
Particular attention is paid to the process of obtaining tomato seedlings. Experienced gardeners advise growing it in greenhouses, and not in living quarters on a windowsill. In addition, you should be careful about the watering regime and fertilizing.
Some varieties are very sensitive to diseases and damage by garden pests, so regular inspection of plants is required in order to detect such a problem in a timely manner and take effective measures.
Tomato Gina TST
Mid-season variety for open ground and greenhouses. The period from germination to the beginning of ripening is 117-125 days. The plant is low-growing, 45-50 cm high. The fruit is flat-round, slightly ribbed, orange-red, weighing 110-200 g. The fruits are resistant to cracking. Productivity – 10-12 kg per 1 sq.m. They have excellent consistency and excellent taste. Recommended for fresh consumption. Plants do not need pinching or pinching the tops. But they should be tied to supports so that they do not fall under the weight of tomatoes. The variety is sensitive to low temperatures.
Features of tomatoes that do not require pinching
Due to the characteristics of the varieties, tomatoes without pinching are suitable for people who cannot devote much time to the formation of bushes of this crop.
Their first feature is that they don’t need to be pinched or tied. If you choose a low-growing variety with a thick bush 40-50 cm high, then it will withstand the weight of its harvest. They are even grown on the windowsill.
If there is no greenhouse on the site, then standard varieties are grown in open ground or in greenhouses. For greenhouses, compact or tomato forms with low foliage are chosen.
Tomatoes are low-growing, non-sapling tomatoes that are resistant to low temperatures. Many gardeners grow them without seedlings, planting tomato seeds directly in open ground.
Seedlings are planted at the end of April, seeds - in mid-May. Before planting, the seed is kept in wet gauze for 3-4 hours.
The low-growing, non-sapling variety is practically not susceptible to late blight. The disease begins to affect plants at the end of August. By that time, the low-growing tomatoes had already given away almost the entire harvest.
Tomato Dubok (Dubrava)
An early-ripening, unpretentious variety that has earned the love of many tomato growers. Suitable for greenhouses and open ground. The fruits ripen quickly and evenly, have an excellent taste with a slight sourness and tolerate transportation well. On average, one fruit weighs up to 100 g. Productivity is 6-8 kg per 1 sq.m. Tomatoes of the Dubok variety easily tolerate unfavorable weather conditions: drought or frequent rains rarely harm the crop. The bush should be formed into 3-4 stems. If necessary, it is worth gartering, but the variety does not require pinching.
Features of low-growing varieties
Baby tomatoes are popular with many summer residents. They are valued for their easy care, resistance to adverse weather conditions, and high yields of fruit. In the difficult Russian climate, it is not so easy to grow tall, indeterminate varieties that require competent agricultural technology. Low-growing varieties are compact, have a variety of colors and sizes of fruits, and grow well both in shelters (greenhouses, tunnels) and directly in the open air.
There are three groups of such tomatoes:
- standard;
- determinant;
- superdeterminant.
In the first group, stepsons are not removed, but in the second and third group, stepsons are possible and are determined by the desire and availability of time of the gardener.
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Tomato Leningrad chill
Ultra-early variety (65-70 days from germination to ripening) for cultivation in open ground, has exceptional cold resistance. The fruits are ovoid, dense, red, weighing 80-100 g. Productivity - 8-9 kg per 1 sq.m. Tomatoes are good for fresh consumption, making juices and sauces, as well as whole-fruit canning. A low-growing compact bush with a height of only 30-35 cm does not need pinching and requires minimal care. Due to its ultra-earliness, it practically does not suffer from late blight.
Tips and tricks
To ensure the best care for your tomatoes, carefully read the instructions on the seed package. Buy products from reputable and trusted manufacturers.
Water the tomatoes “at the root” - do not pour water on the leaves. In hot weather they will get burned, in cloudy weather the risk of late blight will increase.
It is best to make a small depression not far from the trunk or organize drip irrigation: this way the roots will not be damaged. Organize regular ventilation in greenhouses. Thanks to this, the plants will be pollinated, and the risk of becoming infected with late blight will be reduced.
Use only warm water. Otherwise, the plants will get sick.
Tomato Nepas (Nepasynuschiysya)
An early ripening variety, the name of which eloquently indicates that the bushes do not require pinching. The fruits of Nepas are very juicy, round, and have a high content of vitamins. The weight of one tomato is 50-80 g. From 1 square meter you can collect 5-6 kg of fruit. The variety is unpretentious and will tolerate even cold or dry weather.
There is also a whole series of Nepas tomatoes with a wide variety of characteristics!
Nepas 2 (Nepasynkuyu crimson) . The fruits are red-crimson, round, smooth, weighing 75-100 g.
Nepas 3 (Nepasny pink) . The fruits are fleshy, round, weighing 110-140 g.
Nepas 4 (Nepasynuschiy orange heart-shaped) . The fruits are dense, sweet, and contain a lot of beta-carotene. The weight of one fruit is 60-70 g.
Nepas 5 (Nepasynkuyu orange with a “spout”) . Fruits with thick skin and high carotene content, weighing 60-80 g.
Nepas 7 (Non-stepping giant) . Round, red fruits weighing 150-200 g, have excellent taste.
Nepas 8 (Nepasny carrot) . Cylindrical with a “spout”, red and glossy, weighing 50-70 g.
Nepas 9 (Non-piston extended) . The fruits are cylindrical with a “spout”, weighing 50-60 g. Very tasty and do not crack.
Nepas 10 (Non-striped striped) . Oval crimson fruits with thin yellow stripes weighing 70-80 g.
Nepas 11 (Non-stepping indoor) . Small, sweet, red fruits weighing 20 g.
Nepas 12 (Non-passing large) . Round red fruits weighing 100-150 g.
Nepas 13 (Nepaceous plum-shaped) . Red glossy tomatoes weighing 70-90 g. Thanks to their thick skin, they do not crack.
Nepas 14 (Non-grazing sugar) . The flat-round red fruits taste very sweet. Weight – 80-100 g.
Advantages of non-grafting varieties
In order not to be distracted by pinching, gardeners choose non-pinching tomato varieties for planting. They can be grown in a greenhouse, open ground, and some varieties even on the balcony.
The choice of varieties of low-growing tomatoes is very large. All of them produce a generous harvest, and their fruits have an incomparable taste.
If you have a vegetable garden, unplanted tomatoes are your best choice for early vegetables for your family.
What are the advantages of non-grafting tomatoes:
- Basically, the non-sapling tomato reaches a height of 50-70 centimeters.
- Not whimsical, do not require stepsoning.
- They ripen early, rewarding with a large harvest.
- Tomatoes rarely suffer from late blight because they manage to produce the entire crop before it begins to spread.
- Most varieties are almost not attacked by pests.
- Low-growing varieties grow quite compactly, without producing extra shoots. If stepsons appear, then fruits may also ripen on them.
- The thick trunk is well held in an upright position. If there are too many fruits, it is better to tie them up so that the bush does not break.
When purchasing, you should pay attention to the “F1” mark. This sign indicates that this is not a variety, but a hybrid, which is obtained by crossing two different varieties.
A tomato hybrid cannot be propagated by seeds because the new plants do not inherit the characteristics of the mother plant.
Tomato Sanka
An ultra-early low-growing variety, bushes in open ground reach a height of 40-60 cm and do not require pinching. Fruiting begins 78-85 days after emergence. Plants are immune against major pathogens, require minimal care, and are resistant to lack of lighting. The culture is not afraid of sudden temperature changes. Productivity – 8-10 kg of fruits per 1 sq.m.
The fruits are round in shape, classic red in color, weighing 70-100 g. Sanka is a universal variety, so the fruits are consumed fresh, in salads, and also dried, canned and pickled. They are also suitable for making sauces, juices and jams. A distinctive feature of tomatoes of this variety is their excellent taste.
Determinate varieties of tomatoes, the earliest
These varieties and hybrids ripen very first and have a very short period from germination to harvest time. Usually unpretentious, do not require pinching, disease resistant. Suitable for growing by beginners or summer residents who rarely visit their plots.
Tomato Summer resident
After 96-98 days from the date of emergence, you can already enjoy this tasty fruit, weighing in the range of 90-120 g. The variety is distinguished by its unpretentiousness, good yield, resistance to temperature changes and fusarium.
Krakowiak
The earliest ripening of all tomatoes, it takes only 80 days from germination to ready-to-eat fruit. Small, berries up to 50-70 g in total, sweet with sourness, dense, universal use.
Turbojet
Early ripening, tolerates cold snaps well, produces an excellent harvest. The bushes reach 50 cm, the tomatoes weigh not large, up to 100 g, flat-round, red. They are perfectly transportable, can be stored for a long time, and are versatile for eating and preserving for the winter.
Polbig tomatoes
A wonderful Dutch hybrid, tasty, unpretentious, heat-resistant. Great for southern areas. Very productive (up to 5 kg per bush), berries up to 150 g. Ripens in 100 days. Resistant to many viral diseases of tomatoes.
White filling
Productive, heat and cold resistant. The fruits are red, slightly flattened, weighing about 100 g. From a square meter they can produce up to 7 kg of fruits with a sweet and sour taste. Well transported, universal in consumption.
Solerosso
Bred by Dutch craftsmen, ripens in 90 days, the height of the bushes does not exceed 50 cm. Usually hung with small berries weighing up to 75-90 g, tasty and sweet. Can keep up even with a strong drop in temperature. Resistant to fungi, stores well.
Boni MM
Ultra-early, in just 85 days from germination you can already get the first harvest. The berries are small, up to 70 g, tasty, with a pleasant acidity, juicy, easily transported, stored, and suitable for canning as a whole.
Tomato Dubrava
After 85 days from the moment of emergence of seedlings, a full harvest can be harvested. The bushes are weakly branched, up to 60-70 cm, like all determinate varieties. Tomatoes are medium-sized, weighing approximately 120 g, round, versatile.
Tomato Fighter
95 days after germination, you can already enjoy the delicious fruits of this variety, weighing about 110 g, round in shape, red in color. They don’t give a bad harvest, up to 2.5 kg from each bush.
This video talks about the 5 best determinate varieties:
- Pink standard (fruitful, sweet, juicy);
- Chaika - early, highly productive;
- Volgogradsky;
- Little Red Riding Hood;
- Demidov.
Tomato Shuttle
An early-ripening, high-yielding variety with a long fruiting period. The plants are unpretentious, tolerate cold well, and are suitable for growing in open ground. But diseases can cause significant damage to them, so it is worth regularly inspecting the bushes and, if necessary, carrying out treatment.
The bushes are standard, erect, 45-50 cm high. They branch weakly, so they do not require pinching or staking. From 1 square meter on average you can harvest up to 8 kg of dark red tomatoes weighing about 70 g each. They taste juicy, with a sweetish aftertaste. The skin is quite dense. The fruits are suitable for all types of canning.
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The problem of stepchildren
Stepchildren are shoots from the leaf axils. On the one hand, they thicken the crown and take away nutrients, on the other hand, they serve to form a bush (this applies more to tall varieties). In low-growing bushes, the stepsons are limited in growth, often even fruit clusters form on them. If you want to remove annoying “shoots”, then this is done before the first flower cluster - that’s it, you don’t have to disturb the bush anymore and you don’t have to injure it again.
Stepchildren on tomatoes are shoots from the leaf axils
