Standard tomatoes for open ground: 20 proven varieties

What are standard tomatoes? These are compact, low-growing bushes with a thick, stable stem. They do not need pinching and require minimal care. Standard tomatoes can be grown both in greenhouses and in open ground: in any case, they will delight you with an early harvest.

The root system of standard tomatoes is also compact, which makes it possible to plant bushes close to each other, grow them in containers and vertical beds. We have selected proven, unpretentious varieties of low-growing, early-ripening tomatoes that will be a boon for any gardener.

Altaechka

In the middle zone and southern regions, Altaechka is suitable for growing in open ground, but in the north of the country it is better to send it to a greenhouse. It is advisable to tie the bush to a support, because The fruits are quite large, and each cluster contains up to six tomatoes. The bushes are strong and not very spreading: therefore, 5-6 plants can be planted per 1 sq.m. Transportable, shelf-stable and sweet Altaechka fruits are suitable for both home consumption and sale.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
90-100	70-90 cm	150-300 g

Advantages and disadvantages of growing

When selecting an assortment of tomatoes, gardeners and farmers compare their capabilities with the actual characteristics of the standard varieties.

Advantages	Problems
minimum requirements for stepsoning	short fruiting period
There are practically no problems with the garter	yield is not maximum for tomato
ease of shelter due to low stature	large fruit is a rare characteristic
can be planted in open ground	few varieties for long-term storage
for any regions	need for rapid processing
precocity	overgrown seedlings reduce productivity
short ripening time
possibility of mechanized cleaning
early release of beds
suitable as a compactor crop
low costs for pesticide treatments
ecological purity of the harvest
drought resistance
moderate need for fertilizers
stable returns in any season
compactness of seedlings in height and width
non-seedling growing method possible
variety of assortment according to purpose
many non-hybrid varieties (own seeds)
profitable seedlings for market sales

Expert opinion

Stanislav Pavlovich

Gardener with 17 years of experience and our expert

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IMPORTANT! The main “advantage” of standard tomatoes is the minimum cost with decent returns. These are truly “varieties for the lazy,” but in fact - for busy or inexperienced gardeners, as well as for peasant farms (with an eye to market trade with small financial investments).

Alpha

Tomatoes of the Alpha variety ripen very early - both in the greenhouse and in the open ground. The plants are unpretentious, characterized by increased cold resistance, resistance to the vagaries of weather, late blight and most other diseases. The bushes are strong, the foliage is medium, the leaves are potato-type. To obtain an early harvest, the removal of the lower stepsons is required. Productivity – 2-4 kg per plant. The fruits are round, red, set together, and ripen simultaneously. The pulp is juicy, tasty, sweet, of moderate density, few seeds. The tomato is recommended for fresh consumption and canning. Not intended for storage or long-term transportation.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
85-90	45-55 cm	50-70 g

Aphrodite F1

The beautiful name is complemented by a bonus in the form of a tomato that is not prone to cracking. The fleshy red fruits of the hybrid are pickled or preserved. It is enough to prepare Aphrodite seeds 2 months before planting in the ground.

This variety manages to form before the onset of late blight. In greenhouses it is possible to harvest up to 8 kg per square meter. m. In open ground, the result depends on compliance with the rules of agricultural technology. It is difficult to refuse the fruit with its juicy and sweetish-sour pulp.

Standard tomatoes are an opportunity to obtain a basis for salads, preparations and pickles. It is enough to decide on each variety of this product.

Amur standard

Tomatoes of the Amur standard variety ripen well even in cool and humid weather. Therefore, this variety is suitable for risky farming areas. In the middle zone and southern regions, the Amur standard can be grown without seedlings. The fruits are bright red, flat-round, dense, sweet with a slight sourness and a bright tomato aroma. The variety is productive: up to 4 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from a bush. The plants are compact, sparsely leafy, and tolerate compact planting well.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
85-90	50-60 cm	80-120 g

Early

Early varieties of tomatoes allow you to get a harvest in the shortest possible time. The following varieties deserve special attention: Moskvich, Alenka, Sultan, Blagovest, Andromeda F1, White filling, Esfigmen, Amber placer, Almeida, Amacco.

Moskvich

A unique variety of culture. Bushes up to 40 centimeters high can be planted quite close to each other. The vegetables are small, up to 50 grams, round and pleasant to the taste. The plant is characterized by resistance to late blight and temperature changes.

Alenka

A description of this variety is presented above.

Sultan

This variety has been described previously.

Blagovest

The characteristics of the variety are presented above.

Andromeda F1

This variety of tomatoes was described earlier.

White filling

The description of the variety can be found above.

Esphigmen

The most large-fruited and productive option. Vegetables reach a weight of 300 grams, round, scarlet in color. You can get up to 30 kilograms of tomatoes per square meter, and their marketability is close to 100%.

Amber placer

A yellow-fruited variety that produces vegetables weighing up to 110 grams. About 15 kilograms of fruit are harvested per square meter. Marketability is about 100%.

Almeida

This variety is best suited for pickling. Tomatoes reach a weight of 120 grams, scarlet. 26 kilograms of crop are harvested per square meter. Marketability – 98%.

Amako

Another variety that performs well in pickling. The maximum fruit weight is 195 grams. 23 kilograms of vegetables are harvested per square meter.

Betta

This variety has long been popular among summer residents: the tomatoes are unpretentious, ultra-early, and quite productive: you can collect up to 3 kg of delicious sweet fruits from a bush. The plants are moderately leafy; pinching is not required, but it is advisable to tie them to a support. The fruits are medium-sized, flat-round, slightly ribbed at the stalk. Tomatoes ripen in clusters of 4-6 pieces. The tomato pulp is juicy, aromatic, the skin is dense, but not hard. The fruits rarely crack and are well suited for whole-fruit canning.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
85-90	40-55 cm	50-60 g

What tomatoes are popular in the Moscow region?

According to reviews from gardeners, the following varieties of tomatoes for the Moscow region can be distinguished:

The Alenka hybrid is valued for its excellent taste, early fruiting - 90 days after germination. And the yields are 14 kilograms of medium-sized tomatoes per square meter.
The Mongolian dwarf variety, an unpretentious plant, has a bush no more than half a meter high, but produces fruits weighing three hundred grams.
White filling tomatoes are not afraid of frost, they do not require pinching or constructing supports for tying.
Medok delights with fruits similar to plums. In addition, the tomatoes of this variety are fleshy and sweet.
Among ribbed tomatoes, the best varieties of tomatoes are Lorraine beauty. The fruits of the vegetable in cross-section are similar to chrysanthemums. From one plant you can harvest up to ten tomatoes in open ground, each weighing half a kilogram. They note the rich red color of the fruits and their pleasant taste, with a sufficient amount of sugar.

Summer residents and farmers plant both low-growing and tall tomato bushes on their plots. Depending on the quality of the seed material and the timing of sowing, early and high tomato yields are obtained.

Boni MM

An unpretentious, ultra-early variety is not susceptible to late blight infection; the tomato grows remarkably and ripens quickly in open ground, requires minimal pinching and responds well to the removal of the lower leaves. The bushes are compact: you can plant up to 8 plants per 1 sq.m. The fruits are relatively small, not very dense, with thin skin and are often used fresh for food. However, if the harvest is rich, then these tomatoes can be preserved.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
80-85	40-50 cm	80-100

Tigrella

Vegetable lovers will appreciate the red fruits with a yellow “barcode”. Tigrella from English breeders is consumed fresh, salted and canned. It is interesting to serve it as a decoration for pizza and meat dishes.

With medium-early ripening in greenhouses and open ground, strong bushes with long and complex trusses are formed. The tiger variety of tomatoes is clearly similar to cherry tomatoes. Under the thick skin there is juicy pulp with a sweet-spicy taste. The sour note adds piquancy to the contents of the fruit.

In warmer regions, work with seeds begins at the end of February. In cooler climates, sowing time is postponed to March. Seedlings are placed in the ground around May if there is no threat of frost.

After planting the seed, about 3-4 months should pass. Tigrellas are harvested from July to October. Gardeners succeed with 1 sq. m get up to 12 kg of “trophy”. Each cluster of the plant, on which the tomatoes hold tightly, can withstand 8 fruits.

Buyan (Fighter)

Both names for this variety are correct, although they are used together or separately. A variety of Siberian selection, suitable for regions with short and cold summers. Plants prefer light, fertile soil, easily tolerate drought, and are resistant to bacterial and viral diseases. Among the tomatoes of this variety there are fruits of two colors - red and yellow. The fruits are distinguished by their elongated shape, dense pulp, thick skin, do not crack during canning, and are well suited for drying. Tomatoes ripen quickly and are not stored for a long time.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
100	50 cm	80-160 g

Features of such tomatoes

These varieties are easy to grow and easy to care for. Low bushes do not require gartering or much work to shape.

The variety of species is represented by a variety of fruit colors, from red to black.

The root system is located almost below the surface of the soil, so these species do well in thin-layer soil, where fertile soil is contained at a relatively shallow depth. Agricultural technology for growing standard varieties is lightweight. Therefore, summer residents jokingly nicknamed such tomatoes “tomatoes for lazy people.”

Gavroche

Compact low-growing bushes of the Gavroche variety with small sweet fruits are distinguished by their decorative appearance. Plants do not need pinching or tying. 5-6 ovaries are formed on racemose inflorescences. The yield is 1.5-1.6 kg per bush. Dense, neat fruits are great for both fresh consumption and canning. The Gavroche variety was created for cultivation in open ground in the conditions of the middle zone, so in the northern regions it is advisable to grow it under a film cover or in a greenhouse.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
82-86	40-50 cm	35-50 g

Early varieties

Early varieties of tomatoes

These tomato varieties form compact bushes and uniform yield is the norm for them. The fruits are small, but even in size, with good taste.

Planting in open ground or film shelters is preferable.

Alpha

Alpha This early-ripening variety is interesting because it can be grown without seedlings. In this case, ripe tomatoes will appear after 3 months. Alpha is successfully grown in all regions except Siberia. Fruiting begins already in June.

Characterized by:

height up to 40-50 cm;
short period of fruit ripening – 85-90 days;
tomatoes weighing 60-80 g, aromatic and sweet;
fruit color – red;
planting density – 8-10 bushes per sq. m.

Tomatoes are used in various preparations. They make pastes, lecho, juices, purees, sauces.

Advantages:

good disease resistance;
possibility of growing without seedlings;
easy care;
extended fruiting period: fruits are harvested before frost,

Flaws:

poorly stored and transported;
it is advisable to cut off the lower stepsons;
low yield - 6.3 kg/sq.m.

Bushman

Bushman Another variety that is grown by sowing in the ground (seedless method). Seeds are sown in beds under film in early May. When warmer weather sets in, the film is removed and the seedlings continue to grow in the open air.

Characteristic:

compact, medium-leafed plant up to 40-50 cm tall;
potato type leaves;
bright red flat-round fruits;
weight of tomatoes – 100-120 g.

The purpose of the fruit is salad. They are good fresh and can be used for preservation.

Advantages:

the fruits ripen at the same time;
good presentation;
transportable;
stable yield;
resistance to heat, drought, soil salinity;
goes without watering for a long time.

Flaws:

not grown in northern regions.

Cameo

Cameo

Cameo Cameo belongs to the popular varieties due to the early ripening of the fruits and their universal use. The variety is designed for “lazy gardeners” and beginners, as it is unpretentious in care.

Characteristic:

height limit – 35-45 cm;
foliage and branching – average;
fruit ripening period – 89-96 days;
the berries are round, with smooth skin, slightly ribbed at the stalk;
fruit weight – 60-85 g.

Advantages:

resistance to adverse weather conditions;
drought resistance;
endurance, rare infection;
does not require care;
the berries have juicy pulp and a classic taste;
do not crack during processing;
excellent commercial quality;
friendly fruiting;
high-yielding variety.

Flaws:

demands on soil composition.

pepper baby

Pepper Baby New semi-determinate variety created in 2014. The peculiarity of this variety is the cylindrical fruit, similar to a sweet pepper. A tasty fruit with a special aroma is gaining more and more popularity.

Characteristics:

bush height – up to 30-40 cm;
a strong bush is formed if the plantings are not thickened;
early ripening - fruits ripen 90-105 days from the moment of seed germination;
sweet, pink fruits grow up to 160 g;
yield – up to 4 kg/m. sq.

Advantages:

fruits of universal use;
good taste and appearance;
resistance to TMV;
cold resistance.

Flaws:

not identified.

Anyuta

Anyuta A modern early-ripening hybrid, officially registered in 2005. This standard plant deserves special attention for a number of reasons:

maximum height – 60-70 cm;
bush is strong, weakly leafy;
the crop ripens in 75-85 days from the moment of germination;
5-6 fruits are tied on the brush;
mass of bright red berries 100 g;
flat-round shape;
fruits of excellent taste and universal purpose;
yield – 8-9 kg/m. sq.

Advantages:

compactness of the bush;
easy care;
disease resistance;
early harvest;
good transportability.

Flaws:

not identified.

Florida is petite

Florida petit American variety Florida petit is a small bush strewn with small fruits. Decorative: suitable for indoor and balcony cultivation, feels good in open ground. Tomatoes are grown in pots without seedlings.

Features of the variety:

height – 25-30 cm;
foliage is moderate;
fruits are formed on long flower clusters;
Cherry tomatoes reach a maximum of 50 g (usually smaller).

The bush is strewn with bright red tomatoes. According to reviews, they have a sweet and sour taste and a tough skin. The variety has proven itself well due to its abundant fruiting and visual attractiveness.

Advantages:

a combination of good fruit taste and decorativeness;
ease of care;
long-term storage;
yield - 0.5 kg per bush.

Flaws:

not identified.

Shuttle

Shuttle This is a favorite among plum varieties. It differs from its counterparts in the later ripening of fruits and its capricious disposition: it is demanding of care. The variety pleases with good, stable yields with proper agricultural technology.

Character traits:

a compact bush up to 60 cm high is formed on a strong trunk;
characterized by moderate foliage;
one bunch contains 6-8 tomatoes;
during growth, 7-8 fruiting clusters are formed;
Fruiting begins 98 days after germination;
harvesting occurs in September-October;
bright red fruits look like plums;
fetal weight – 90-110 g;
characterized by fleshy and sugary pulp;

The fruits have good keeping quality and transportability, and are suitable for whole-fruit canning. The yield from one bush is 4-4.5 kg.

Advantages:

versatility and productivity;
tolerance to drought, heat, low temperatures;
good immunity to diseases;
easy care.

Flaws:

The tomato must be tied to supports: the stem cannot support the weight of the fruit.

Summer resident

The variety is suitable for both cultivation in open ground and greenhouses. The only difference will be in the size of the fruits, but their number is approximately the same. To make the tomatoes larger and ripen faster, it is recommended to remove the lower stepsons. The variety is resistant to unfavorable weather conditions, blossom end rot and fusarium. There are so many ovaries on the bush that in order to avoid lodging of the stems, it is advisable to tie the plant to a support.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
95-105	60-70 cm	50-90 g

Specifics of cultivation and selection of tomato varieties for the Moscow region

In the middle zone, tomatoes are grown both in open ground and under shelters (in greenhouses, as well as in greenhouses made of polycarbonate, glass or film). Cultivation of heat-loving plants involves the use of seedlings. Tomato seeds are sown in seedling boxes or peat pots. After 7-10 days, seedlings appear, which are then kept indoors, providing the temperature and humidity necessary for their development, watering and periodically feeding. In the phase of 5-6 true leaves, young plants are transplanted into individual containers to ensure uniform development of their underground and above-ground parts. Bushes that have reached the age of 60-75 days are planted on the site. Detailed descriptions of the process of growing seedlings with step-by-step photos are easy to find on the Internet.

When selecting tomato varieties for the Moscow region for open ground, it is necessary to give preference to varieties that are less likely than others to “stretch out” during the period of growing seedlings

If the seeds are sown in late February - early March, the time for planting seedlings in a permanent place is mid-May. The difficulty lies in the fact that frosts are not uncommon in the Moscow region at this time. Gardeners trying to wait out unfavorable conditions are faced with the need to transport and plant seedlings that are too mature (“overgrown” or “stretched”). Such bushes then take a long time to adapt to new conditions and get sick, which has a bad effect on the harvest. When selecting a variety, it is necessary to take this circumstance into account and give preference to varieties that are less likely than others to “stretch out” during the period of growing seedlings. This feature is possessed, for example, by the varieties “Moskvich”, “Yuryevsky”, “Petrusha-ogorodnik”, as well as the hybrids “Benito F1” and “Raspberry ringing F1”.

Overgrown seedlings are difficult to transport and plant, but this does not mean that the work of growing them will necessarily be in vain. Plants can still be saved, and you can even get a decent harvest from them. The gardener will be helped by a remarkable property of tomatoes - the ability to form new roots on almost any part of the stem. If you were unable to plant tomato seedlings on time, do not be upset. Each plant must be carefully removed from the container, being careful not to injure the root system, and planted in the garden bed in a long groove, placing most of the stem at an angle and covering it with soil. With good watering, the bush will quickly grow additional roots and not only will not suffer, but will even grow stronger due to a significant increase in the feeding area.

Our recommendations are addressed to those gardeners who grow tomatoes on their own. Meanwhile, many retail chains offer ready-made tomato seedlings every spring. This kind of product can also be found from private sellers. There is no doubt that purchasing seedlings greatly facilitates the process of cultivating tomatoes. There is no need to fuss with seedlings, provide them with lighting, fertilizing and watering, or worry about “hardening off” young plants. Unfortunately, this approach also has a significant drawback: according to reviews from experienced summer residents, sellers are not too concerned about ensuring that buyers receive seedlings of exactly the varieties they are counting on. Simply put, in this business, deception and mis-grading are the rule rather than the exception. If you decide to purchase ready-made seedlings, contact only reliable suppliers.

An equally important selection parameter is the early maturity of tomatoes. In the Moscow region, autumn weather arrives quite early. Already in mid-August the nights become cool and heavy dew falls. An optimal regime is created for the development of the most unpleasant tomato disease - late blight. This means that tomatoes need to be selected so that by this time they have already formed the bulk of the harvest. The earliest varieties are well suited for this (varieties “White filling 241”, “Casper”, “Leader”). Of course, there are hybrids and varieties of tomatoes for the Moscow region that are resistant to late blight (“Magnus F1”, “Lazy Man’s Dream”, etc.), but there are not many of them. In addition, this feature does not provide absolute protection and does not relieve the site owner from taking all preventive measures that reduce the risk of plant infection.

Of course, there are varieties of tomatoes that are resistant to late blight, but this does not relieve the owner of the site from taking all preventive measures to reduce the risk of plant infection

Changes in the weather near Moscow are largely unpredictable. For example, every few years there is a drought that can destroy the entire tomato crop. If you do not live in the country all the time, it makes sense to give up growing large-fruited tomatoes. The fact is that during the ripening period they urgently need water and require daily watering. Select varieties that produce medium-sized fruits (such as De Barao, Moskvich or Kasper) - they are less capricious.

Of the variety of tomato varieties, low-growing plants (so-called super-determinate) are well suited for the Moscow region, forming strong bushes that do not need support and are not afraid of strong winds. Many of them bring a good harvest of tasty, beautiful fruits (for example, the varieties “Jolly Dwarf”, “Florida Petit”, “Northern Baby”, etc.). Some indeterminate cherry tomatoes (such as the Cherry Kira F1 hybrid) are also quite resistant to the vagaries of the weather, but they are still best grown in protected soil.

The choice of varieties for growing in a greenhouse or hotbed may not be limited to tomatoes bred specifically for the Moscow region, the middle zone or more northern regions

The choice of varieties for growing in a greenhouse or hotbed may not be limited to tomatoes bred specifically for the middle zone or more northern regions. In a shelter, it is easy to maintain conditions under which large-fruited tomatoes, indeterminate plants, and varieties with exotic fruit shapes or colors will develop and bear fruit normally. However, in open ground in the Moscow region it is worth cultivating not only forms zoned in this particular region, but also plants recommended for cultivation in other zones of the country with similar climatic conditions. Among the indeterminate varieties, we can recommend the productive and relatively unpretentious “De Barao”, “Honey Spas”, “Peremoga 165”, “Peach” and “Gypsy”, which in a successful summer are capable of producing a decent harvest both in protected and open ground .

Read more about choosing tomato varieties for greenhouses in this article.

Evgeniya

Small tomato bushes of the Evgeniya variety are incredibly easy to care for and are distinguished by the expressive taste of the fruit. The plants do not scramble, they are planted quite densely, watered abundantly at the roots and, if everything was done correctly, they enjoy an abundance of fruits. Tomatoes are distinguished by keeping quality and transportability. The skin is strong, the flesh is dense, fleshy; the taste is sweet with gentle sourness.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
90-100	25-30 cm	60 g

Cadet

The variety is ideal for whole-fruit canning, drying, and cutting vegetables. The fruits are elongated, dense, transportable, store well and are very tasty. The variety is mid-season, but the tomatoes have time to ripen even in short summer conditions. The plants are very strong, beautiful, compact and productive: 5-6 tomatoes are formed in a bunch. It is advisable to tie the bushes to a support, since they fall under the weight of the fruit.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
105-110	50-60 cm	50-70 g

Features of cultivation and care

Standard varieties of tomatoes are sown 2 months before planting at a permanent growing site. The composition of the soil and the process of caring for seedlings are the same as for ordinary tomatoes.

Seedlings can easily be transplanted into garden beds due to their small roots. Depending on the size of the variety, seedlings are placed at intervals of 15-30 cm. There is no need to tie the stems to supports.

Standard dwarf tomatoes can be grown in pots, placing them on the windowsill. If you install lighting and properly care for the bushes, you can get fresh fruits from the plants all year round.

Agricultural technology for low-growing tomatoes is simple. There is no need to remove lateral shoots from the stems or pinch the growing point. Care consists of watering and fertilizing the plantings.

When the crop ripens, the stems may fall to the ground under the weight of the fruit. To prevent tomatoes from getting dirty and rotting, the soil is mulched with a layer of straw, tree bark or black agrofibre. Mulch protects the soil from overheating and drying out.

Standard tomatoes are watered more often than regular varieties, but little by little. The root system of plants is located superficially, so they cannot tolerate prolonged drought. The standard watering scheme is once every 2 days, 1-1.5 liters per root. In closed ground, it is recommended to install drip irrigation; such an irrigation system is ideal for this group of tomatoes.

The plantings are fed 3-4 times per season, selecting balanced fertilizer compositions (Fertika, Hera, OMU, Agricola). Among the folk remedies that are very popular are: infusions of manure and weeds, ash, and yeast fertilizer.

Standard tomatoes are practically not affected by diseases. In unfavorable weather conditions, the rainy season prevents late blight by spraying seedlings with Fitosporin, an aqueous solution of whey.

Far North

The Far North tomato is a cold-resistant variety that can easily tolerate low temperatures and at the same time produce an excellent harvest. The variety has increased resistance to common nightshade diseases. The bush is compact: up to six plants can be planted per 1 sq.m. The fruits are round in shape, medium density, deep red in color. They ripen together and are excellent for fresh consumption and processing.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
85-90	45-50 cm	50-60 g

The best determinants for the area

Tall tomatoes are rarely grown in unprotected soil, but they produce large and tasty fruits that are good for fresh consumption.

The best varieties for the Moscow region are represented by the following tall tomatoes:

The Paradise Delight tomato bushes boast large fruits weighing four hundred grams each, with sweet pulp. The height of the stem reaches more than a meter. The variety belongs to the mid-season species, bearing the first fruits 125 days after germination. The yield is four kilograms per plant. Lightly ribbed tomatoes are bright red in color, universal in purpose, and do not crack. The juice made from them is very tasty. The variety is resistant to common vegetable diseases.
The Bull's Heart bush often reaches a height of up to one and a half meters. The tomatoes on it are large and can be either red, yellow or orange. There are also black fruits. All of them weigh five hundred grams. The variety is grown following all the rules of tomato agricultural technology.
Hybrid Winter Cherry tomatoes reach a weight of thirty to forty grams. They are located on bushes over a meter high. Unripe tomatoes are green in color with a dark spot near the stalk. Ripeness is determined by the red color of the round fruit. About four kilograms of cherry tomatoes are harvested from one bush.
The best varieties of tomatoes are represented by such a plant as the Japanese truffle. There are several varieties of indeterminate - red, yellow and black. The name of the variety was chosen based on the shape of the fruit, which resembles a truffle mushroom in appearance. A powerful-looking bush requires the procedure of removing lateral stepsons and tying them to pegs. But the yield of the vegetable is high - from one plant you can collect up to eight kilograms of fruit weighing one hundred and fifty to two hundred grams.
The early-ripening hybrid Overture NK is famous for its fleshy tomatoes weighing 120-130 grams. They form a bush reaching a height of 180 centimeters, with one or two stems.
The Wild Rose tomato grows super tall, up to more than two meters. Without gartering and pinching, the fruiting of the variety will be insignificant. In good conditions, it produces high yields of raspberry-colored fruit weighing four hundred grams.

All indeterminate species, which include varieties of tomatoes for open ground in the Moscow region, are helped to safely reach the fruiting period by proper, competent care. If they are not hybrids, then you can take seeds from your favorite tomatoes for planting next summer.

Kobzar

This variety is not very productive, but it is stable and does not depend on weather conditions. Due to the early and friendly ripening of medium-sized fruits, plants manage to avoid the attack of late blight. Almost round tomatoes with thick skin are convenient to preserve - they hold their shape perfectly and look beautiful, and everyone who eats them fresh will appreciate their bright taste and rich aroma.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
110-120	50-70 cm	80-100 g

Little Red Riding Hood

Tomato Red Riding Hood is a popular early variety. The bush is compact, with strong shoots, medium leafy, does not require pinching. Tying is only sometimes required. Disease resistance is average. Productivity is up to 2 kg per bush with proper plant nutrition. The fruits are medium-sized, flat-round in shape, with thin skin, sweet and sour, and do not store for a long time. The bushes develop well in containers and bear fruit well both in open and protected ground.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
85-90	30-50 cm	15-20 g

Universal standard tomatoes

Universal varieties of standard tomatoes can be grown in open ground only in the southern regions. And in the central zone and more northern regions, tomatoes are grown exclusively in greenhouses and hothouses. And this is because return frosts are possible in these regions.

On a note!
Tomatoes for open ground are usually the most cold-resistant. But they can also grow well in greenhouses and greenhouses. Although some gardeners believe that tomatoes have worse taste and aroma in greenhouses. Important
: standard tomatoes for open ground can be called universal.

The best universal varieties of standard tomatoes

: Cameo, Fighter (Buyan), Dubok, Yamal, Bushman, Boni M, Denis, Red Pearl, Alpha, Florida Petit, Little Red Riding Hood, Far North, Shuttle, Betta, Altaechka.

Cameo

The Cameo tomato variety was developed and bred by specialists from the Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing in 1999.
And after testing in 2001, it was included in the Russian State Register. The variety was allowed for cultivation only in the West Siberian region in open and closed ground. Description of the variety

Standard tomatoes such as Cameo are considered early ripening. The variety has a growing season of 90 - 95 days after seed germination.

The plant is of a determinate type and is a standard plant, which can be no more than 50 cm in height. The leaves are medium in size and have a light green color. The first inflorescence is formed after 6 or 7 leaves, and all subsequent ones after 1 or 2 leaves. Branching is average. The foliage is weak. No tying or shaping is needed.

The fruits are flat - round or round. Ripe red tomatoes. The skin is smooth. Weight ranges from 60 g to 85 g. There are 3 to 4 seed chambers.

Advantages of the variety

Stable and high yield.
Early ripeness (90 - 95 days after full germination).
Excellent presentation. Smooth, rounded fruits.
Great taste. A classic that combines sweetness and sourness.
Friendly fruiting.
Stress resistance. Tolerates temperature changes and drought.
Cold resistant.
Disease resistance. Especially for late blight.
The purpose is universal.

Disadvantages of the variety

The composition of the soil is important for tomatoes.

Red pearl

The Red Pearl tomato was created and bred by breeders from the SEDEK agricultural company in 2009.
The variety was included in the Russian state register in 2010. The authors are: LUKYANENKO A.N., DUBININ S.V., DUBININA I.N. Tomatoes were allowed to be grown in all regions of our country in private household plots. It is grown both in open and closed ground. Characteristics of the variety

Standard tomato varieties such as Red Pearl are early ripening. The tomato ripens within 85 - 95 days after full germination.

The bush of this variety is on average 30 cm - 40 cm in height. It is of a determinant type, standard. The leaves are small and they have a dark green color. There is no need to tie it up or pin it, although sometimes it is necessary due to the abundance of the harvest.

Tomatoes are round, smooth, and their color is red. Their average weight is 20 g - 40 g. A tomato has 2 seed chambers.

Variety values

Early ripening (85 - 95 days).
Good taste. Sweetish with a slight sourness.
Versatility in use. Due to its good taste, the variety is good in salads, and you can also make juice from it. And it is especially good in whole-fruit canning.
The variety is unpretentious. The tomato adequately tolerates lack of lighting and temperature fluctuations. By the way
, tomatoes can be grown on loggias and balconies in flowerpots.
Decent immunity to diseases.
Excellent presentation. The variety resembles cherry.
The bushes look decorative.

Disadvantages of the variety

Low yield. 1.5 tomatoes are removed from one bush. With denser planting, the yield increases.
Keeping quality and transportability are low.

Alpha

Tomato Alpha was developed and released by specialists from the SEDEC agricultural company in 2003.
And after testing, in 2004 the variety was registered in the Russian state register. The tomato was allowed to be grown throughout Russia, and only in the Far North it cannot be grown. Alpha was created for open ground. Tomato can be grown in private household plots, as well as in small farms. Description of the variety

Standard tomatoes such as Alpha are early ripening. The variety has a growing season of 85 - 90 days.

The plant is determinate, standard, which does not grow more than 50 cm in height. The leaves of the variety are similar to potatoes, and they are medium in size and dark green in color. The first inflorescence appears after the 5th or 6th leaf, and then they are obtained without separation by leaves. Important

: There is no need to pin and tie, but if you have a huge harvest, then it is better to tie.

The tomatoes are small, with an average weight of 60 g - 80 g. Their shape is flat - round or round. The color of the fruit is bright red. A tomato has 4 or more seed chambers. The fruits are salad fruits.

Advantages of the variety

Productivity. For such compact bushes, the yield is 6.3 kg per 1 sq. m of plot can be considered a plus.
The fruits most often ripen together.
Stress resistance. Tomato Alpha adequately tolerates temperature changes, as well as other unfavorable factors.
Universal purpose. The fruits are used in salads, canned and prepared into pastes, sauces and juices. By the way
, they are not suitable for whole-fruit canning (the skin bursts).

Disadvantages of the variety

Thin skin. For this reason, tomatoes are poorly stored and transported. And yet, the skin has the ability to burst when whole-fruit canning.

Far North

The Far North tomato was created by breeders from the agricultural company BIOTECHNIKA together with the Union of Seed Producers from St. Petersburg in 2006.
Then there were tests, after which the Far North variety was included in the state register of the Russian Federation in 2007. The tomato was approved for cultivation in all regions of the Russian Federation. It can be grown in private plots both in open and closed ground. Characteristics of the variety

Standard tomatoes such as the Far North are considered early. The variety ripens within 85 - 95 days. I would like to remind you that the ripening time directly depends on the growing conditions.

The tomato has a determinate, standard bush that grows up to 65 cm in height. It has dense foliage. The leaves are medium in size and green in color. The inflorescence can contain up to 6 fruits.

Tomatoes are medium in size, and they come in sizes of 70 g - 100 g. Tomatoes are colored red and have an oval shape. Inside they can be seen 4 - 6 seed chambers. On the lower first clusters the fruits are usually larger (100 g).

Advantages of the variety

Precocity.
Cold resistance.
Unpretentiousness. The variety is easy to care for and can be grown even at home in flowerpots.
The purpose is universal.
Good immunity. And the tomato is especially resistant to blossom end and root rot. Late blight avoids it due to its precocity.

Disadvantages of the variety

Many people don't like the taste of tomato. And who cares about this.
Low yields. Up to 1.5 kg of tomatoes are obtained from the bush. Denser planting improves yields.

Shuttle

Tomato Shuttle was developed by specialists from the Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing in 1993.
And after testing, in 1997 the tomato was registered in the Russian state register. And it was allowed to be cultivated in three regions: Central, Volga-Vyatka and West Siberian. The Shuttle tomato was created for open ground, but it is planted in greenhouses and hotbeds not only in the above-mentioned regions. Description of the variety

Standard tomatoes such as Chelnok are early ripening. The variety has a growing season of 95 - 110 days after all the seeds have hatched.

The tomato bush has a standard determinate type, which can grow no more than 40 cm - 50 cm. Branching is weakly expressed. The foliage is average. The leaves are medium in size and have a dark green color (with a gloss). The first inflorescence appears after the 6th or 7th leaf, and then clusters are formed every 1 or 2 leaves. Important

: the bushes do not need to be formed and tied up.

Tomatoes are shaped like an elongated cylinder with a spout at the end. Also, they are also called “pepper-shaped”. The fruits are colored bright red. And they have 2 or 3 seed chambers. There is no ribbing. Weight from 25 g to 50 g.

Advantages of the variety

Excellent presentation. The unusual appearance of the tomato is especially attractive. Tomatoes have a convenient size for whole-fruit canning.
Stress resistance. Tomato Shuttle can adequately survive low temperatures, dry periods, and temperature changes.
Excellent transportability and keeping quality.
Long-term fruiting.
Average but stable yield (4 kg - 5 kg per 1 sq. m).

Disadvantages of the variety

Resistance to diseases and pests is average.
Cooling during flowering reduces yield.
Some gardeners complain about excessive acidity.
The aroma decreases during preservation.

Little Red Riding Hood

The Red Riding Hood tomato was created and developed by specialists from the agricultural company POISK in 2011. And after testing, in the same 2011 it was included in the Russian state register. Little Red Riding Hood was allowed to be grown throughout the Russian Federation in closed and open ground, and even in flowerpots on loggias. The variety is often confused with the German variety Rotkäppchen, which translates as Little Red Riding Hood, but it was registered in the state register in 1995. By the way
, Rotkäppchen is approved for cultivation only in two regions such as the Middle Volga and North-Western.

Characteristics of the variety

Standard tomatoes such as Little Red Riding Hood can be considered early ripening. The variety ripens within 85 - 90 days after all the seeds have hatched.

The bush of the Red Riding Hood variety is a standard determinate type, which grows up to 50 cm in height. The foliage is average. The leaves are small and have a normal green color. Inflorescences are formed through 1 leaf, and 5 or 6 fruits are born on it.

The tomatoes are small - on average 15 g - 20 g. They have a round shape and a bright red color. Tomatoes produce 2 or 3 seed chambers.

Variety value

Precocity.
The plants are easy to care for.
Decent immunity to diseases. And especially to fusarium wilt and verticillium.
The taste is good.
Tomatoes do not crack.
Possibility of growing both in open and closed ground, as well as in flowerpots on loggias and balconies.
Universal application.
You can collect your own seeds from the variety.

Disadvantages of the variety

Average yield. Harvest from 1 sq. m is removed at 1.8 kg (according to the state register). It's modest.
Transportability and keeping quality are low. The tomatoes are soft.

Florida is petite

The Florida petite tomato was developed and bred by Russian breeders from the SEDEK agricultural company in 2015.
Then there were tests, and in 2022 the variety was entered into the Russian state register. The tomato was approved for cultivation throughout Russia. The variety can be cultivated both in open and closed ground in private household plots. Description of the variety

The Florida Petite variety has a growing season of 95 - 100 days after full germination.

The plant is a standard determinate type, which can be 25 cm - 30 cm in height. The foliage is at an average level. The leaves are medium in size and slightly ruffled. Their color is light green. There are 5 or 6 brushes.

Tomatoes are on average 20 g - 25 g, although under favorable circumstances in a greenhouse they can grow up to 50 g. They are painted bright red. Round in shape, like cherry tomatoes. Tomatoes germinate in the form of long clusters.

Advantages of the variety

Standard varieties such as Florida Petit have strong resistance to disease.
Great taste. The fruits are sweet and sour.
Excellent presentation. Tomatoes begin in clusters, which look beautiful on the bush, even without a bush.
Early ripening.
The purpose is universal. Tomatoes are used for preparing various dishes, for canning whole fruits (you can directly with the trusses) and for decorating salads.
Decent keeping quality and transportability.
Opportunity to get your own seeds.
Good yield for such small bushes (up to 5 kg per 1 sq. m of plot).

Disadvantages of the variety

: They simply don’t exist.

Boni MM

Tomato Boni MM was developed and produced by specialists of the agricultural company GAVRISH in 1998.
After testing, the variety was included in the state register in 2001. Tomatoes are allowed to be grown in all regions of our country. It can be cultivated in open as well as closed ground in private household plots and small farms. Characteristics of the variety

Standard tomatoes such as Boni MM are considered ultra-early ripening. The variety ripens within 83 - 87 days after all the seeds have hatched.

The bushes are standard bushes of a determinate type, and they do not grow above the 50 cm mark (on average 40 cm - 45 cm). They have medium branching and do not require pinching. The foliage is at an average level. The leaves are small and they have a dark green color. After 6 or 7 leaves, the first inflorescence is formed, and then clusters are obtained without separation by leaves.

Tomatoes come in an average size of 60 g. They are flat in shape. The ribbing is weakly expressed. The skin color is red. By the way

, the fruits are heterogeneous.

Advantages of the variety

Compactness of bushes. They are low-growing with powerful thick standard stems, and they do not need to be pinched or tied up. And yet, such bushes can be planted thicker by 1 m (6 - 8 bushes).
Resistance to major diseases. Especially for late blight.
The plant is stress-resistant. The tomato is ready to survive temperature fluctuations and other unfavorable conditions (such as drought).
Very amicable maturation. The harvest ripens within 2 weeks.
Transportability and keeping quality. The fruits are well stored and transported, so they may be of interest to farmers.
Tomatoes can be grown in all regions in open and closed ground, and even in flowerpots on a loggia or balcony.
Ultra early maturity.
Versatility in use.
High yield (5.5 kg - 6.5 kg per 1 sq. m). For such small bushes this is a good result.

Disadvantages of the variety

Small fruits. But it depends on who.
The importance of soil fertility.

Betta

The Betta tomato variety comes from Poland.
An application for its testing was submitted by the agricultural company GAVRISH in 1996. And already in 1997, the tomato was registered in the Russian state register. The variety was approved for cultivation throughout the Russian Federation in open and closed ground. It is recommended to be cultivated in private household plots and small farms. Description of the variety

Standard tomatoes such as Betta can be considered super early ripening. The variety has a growing season of 80 - 90 days after full germination.

The plant has a standard bush of determinant type, which can grow up to 50 cm in height. But this is at best; usually the bushes are less than 50 cm. Tomatoes have medium foliage and ordinary dark green leaves. The variety forms the first cluster after 6 or 7 leaves, and then inflorescences are obtained every 1 or 2 leaves. By the way

, each cluster can contain from 4 to 6 fruits.

Tomatoes are not large, and they grow on average 50 g - 70 g. Their shape is flat - round. The color is red. The ribbing is weakly expressed. There can be 4 or 5 seed nests.

Advantages of the variety

Super early maturity.
Productivity up to 2 kg of fruits per bush. With denser planting, the harvest increases.
Universal application.
The variety is resistant to cracking.
Transportability is good because the skin is thick.
Tomatoes set in any weather.

Disadvantages of the variety

Average disease resistance. Here, the tomato is susceptible to fusarium, and especially cladosporiosis.
The taste of tomatoes is not very sweet (but very early).

Altaechka

The Altaechka tomato was developed and bred by Altai breeders from Novosibirsk in 2005.
The authors are G. V. BOTYAEVA and V. N. DEDERKO. And after testing in 2007, the variety was added to the Russian state register. The tomato has been approved for cultivation in all regions of our country in closed and open ground in private household plots. Characteristics of the variety

The Altaechka tomato variety is mid-early. The tomato ripens within 100 - 110 days after all the seeds have sprung.

The bush of the variety is a standard determinate type, which can grow up to 70 cm - 80 cm in height. The leaves are medium in size and they are dark green in color. The inflorescence is simple.

Tomatoes are ovoid in shape and have a crimson color. Their average weight can be 124 g, and under favorable circumstances up to 300 g. There are 6 or more seed chambers.

Variety values

High yield. Harvest from 1 sq. m area, up to 9 kg is removed. From a bush - up to 1.5 kg of tomatoes.
Good rich taste with a hint of sweetness.
Decent immunity. The variety resists late blight especially well.
The fruits do not crack. Here the skin is thin but durable.
Versatility in use.
Tomatoes are well stored and transported.
Tomatoes are easy to care for. No need to pin and tie up.

Disadvantages of the variety

If the rules of agricultural technology are not followed, plants are more likely to get sick.

Pinocchio

Pinocchio belongs to the dwarf varieties: the bushes can be planted in flower beds and containers, grown on the balcony and on the windowsill. The strong, lush bushes resemble miniature fruit trees in appearance: small, round fruits grow in clusters on powerful shoots. The tomato pulp is juicy, sweet, and the skin is thin. When grown in containers, the yield is somewhat reduced, but this is compensated by its excellent decorative qualities and ease of care: the plants do not need pinching or tying.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
90-95	20-30 cm	15-20 g

Varieties of tomatoes for open ground for the Moscow region

Without shelter, in the gardens of the Moscow region, mainly low-growing varieties of tomatoes are cultivated, which do not have a tendency to thicken the bush. Preference is given to varieties with early and mid-term harvest ripening. Late tomatoes do not have time to ripen before the arrival of persistent cold weather, and are also highly susceptible to late blight.

Popular varieties

Over the years of growing tomatoes, gardeners have already grown to love some varieties and willingly recommend them to their friends, acquaintances, and neighbors.

Bull's heart

A tall bush with large fruits, making it possible to harvest large harvests even in the Moscow region. The weight of the tomato is 0.5 kg; at the stage of technical ripeness it turns red, yellow, orange or black. A tomato bush up to 1.5 m tall needs timely staking.

De Barao

The variety is recommended for cultivation in protected soil conditions. Fruit harvesting begins in August and continues until frost. The height of a tomato bush sometimes exceeds 2 m. The tomato exhibits increased resistance to fungal diseases. The oval fruits, when ripe, turn classic red, orange, black and yellow. Their weight is no more than 90 g. During the season, each bush produces up to 4 kg of tomatoes with excellent taste and marketability.

Koenigsberg

Initially, the variety was bred for cultivation in the harsh climate of Siberia, but in the gardens of the Moscow region it also showed excellent results. The tomato bears fruit abundantly, the tomatoes grow tasty, nutritious, and when ripe they acquire a red color. The plant tolerates dry weather, temperature changes, and is little susceptible to pests and pathogens.

Puzata hut

The tomato is distinguished by its productivity, unusual shape of fruits, high content of sugars and beneficial microelements. When ripe they acquire a beautiful red-orange color. The harvested crop is perfectly stored and transported. The tomato is resistant to diseases, but requires obligatory staking and shaping, and also places high demands on soil fertility.

Cio-chio-san

Tomatoes of this variety exceed 2 m in height, therefore they need timely gartering and installation of supports. Productivity indicators are at a high level; the tomato produces about 60 fruits on each bush. The taste characteristics of ripe fruits are excellent. They resemble cream in shape and are pink when ripe. The crop has a universal purpose.

Yablonka Russia

Standard determinate tomato with early ripening. Does not require mandatory gartering and removal of stepsons. The plant is drought-resistant and has increased resistance to major diseases. Tomatoes are used for storage and transportation; when ripe, they acquire a red color. The fruit weighs up to 100 g, and up to 100 pieces are harvested from each bush. The harvest lasts from early August until the onset of frost.

Resistant to late blight

An important characteristic of tomatoes recommended by experts for cultivation in the Moscow region is their resistance to late blight. Breeders annually present several varieties with improved characteristics and excellent immunity to fungal diseases.

Fitous

The variety is distinguished not only by its excellent resistance to viruses and infections, but also by its juicy, sweet fruits. Tomatoes belong to the well-known cherry variety; fruiting lasts until the first frost. One bush produces up to 12 kg of fruit per season.

Demidov

The maximum height of tomatoes of this variety is 0.6 m. They not only have increased resistance to late blight, but also tolerate temperature changes well. The weight of the fruit ranges from 80 to 120 g; about 12 kg of crop is harvested per square meter. The plant does not have any serious requirements for cultivation or care. Tomatoes are often picked unripe and stored in a dark, cool room.

Sanka

The variety deserves attention not only because of its good immunity and unpretentiousness, but also because of the excellent taste of the fruits, which contain an increased amount of nutrients. The tomato is low-growing with ultra-early ripening. About 3.5 kg of tomatoes are harvested from each bush, and they ripen smoothly.

The hybrid does not require special care and does not require pinching. The yield of the harvest occurs amicably. The taste is at a high level. The weight of one tomato ranges from 130 to 150 g. The yield is high. The fruits are actively used for fresh eating and preservation.

Flame Agro

Determinate, low-growing variety, suitable for both open ground and greenhouse cultivation. The fruits are bright red, round, with a pleasant taste and aroma. The plant tolerates lack of light and low temperatures well, and due to early ripening it does not suffer from late blight. Like all standard tomatoes, it does not require pinching or pinching.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
85-90	50-60 cm	80-95 g

General characteristics and advantages of standard tomato crops

Standard tomatoes differ from regular tomatoes in that when the bush reaches a certain height, their growth stops. People also call them stunted. Up to 6 clusters can form on one bush (5-8 fruits are tied on one). Outwardly, they resemble small trees. Standard tomatoes for open ground can be grown not only in the garden, but also in a greenhouse or on a balcony.

The popularity of standard species is due not only to their low growth, but also to their small root system. They are not fussy in their care, and even if you are not very attentive to the crop, a rich harvest is guaranteed. The simultaneous ripening of fruits makes it possible to sell tomatoes in large quantities or make mass preparations for the winter.

The main advantages of determinate tomatoes:

lack of fully developing stepchildren;
a strong and low trunk that does not need to be tied or supported;
the location of the roots of the plant in the upper layers of the earth allows it to be saturated with moisture and fertilizers in the required quantities;
small sizes make it possible to plant more bushes and, accordingly, collect more fruits;
resistance to negative climatic factors: sudden changes in temperature, sudden frosts, drought, changes in soil moisture;
formation of even fruits.

If you give preference to early ripening standard tomatoes, they can be transported over long distances without losing their external and taste qualities.
Despite the many advantages, this type of tomato is not without its disadvantages. One of them is slow growth when sowing seeds in the ground.

Ranetochka

The Ranetochka variety is good because it bears fruit equally well in a variety of weather conditions. Compact bushes are formed into several stems, on which the fruits simultaneously ripen. This massive ripening makes this variety of tomatoes suitable for canning.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
90-95	50 cm	40 g

Rose of Wind

The variety is resistant to low temperatures, drought, and late blight; the bushes can be managed with virtually no pinching. The fleshy pink fruits do not crack, and the thin, at first glance, skin tolerates transportation and canning well.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
105-110	50 cm	150 g

Florida is petite

According to statistics from seed stores, this variety is among the five most popular. Tiny bushes can be grown in absolutely any conditions, and they will delight you with small, but tasty and bright fruits. Tomatoes of this variety ripen early, quickly and are suitable both for salads and for canning or decorating dishes.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
90-95	30 cm	25 g

Large-fruited

Large-fruited tomatoes are usually grown in greenhouses. In some varieties, the fruits weigh more than a kilogram. The following varieties have proven themselves best: Bull's Heart, Mazarin, Cardinal, Bear's Paw, Altai Yellow.

Bull's heart

This variety has been described previously.

Mazarin

Early ripening tall variant. Vegetables can reach a weight of 750 grams. The culture is characterized by resistance to most diseases and temperature changes.

Cardinal

Mid-early self-pollinating variety. Productivity is high - up to 17.5 kilograms per square meter. Some tomato specimens reach a weight of one kilogram.

Bear Paw

A culture resistant to adverse conditions. Produces vegetables weighing up to 800 grams. The taste is pleasant, but not for everyone, as there are sour notes.

Altai yellow

Ripening occurs 110 days after emergence. The fruits are yellow, average weight is 600 grams. The pulp is incredibly tasty. Productivity – 13 kilograms per square meter.

Shuttle

This variety is a little more capricious than its counterparts, and the fruits ripen later. However, if you feed the bushes in a timely manner and remove the lower leaves, then from July to August they will delight you with an abundance of elongated oval fruits with juicy pulp. Shuttle tomatoes store well, they are good in salads, as well as in canning (including whole fruit).


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
90-120	45 cm	60 g

Rating of the best varieties

Selection does not stand still. Traditional varieties are being replaced by new ones - earlier and more productive, resistant to diseases and the vagaries of bad weather. Without abandoning the reliable and familiar assortment, one cannot deprive attention of new items.

For greenhouses and greenhouses

Greenhouse and greenhouse standard tomatoes are heat resistant. They set consistently even at high temperatures and changes in humidity. In protected soil, mid-early and mid-ripening varieties can be cultivated - the most productive ones, including large-fruited ones.

Cheerful gnome

A modern Russian variety from breeder L. A. Myazina. The ripening period is medium-early (from 100 days). The bushes grow no higher than half a meter. Foliage is sparse. The tomatoes are sweet, deep red, weighing up to 100 g, elongated-cylindrical (10-12 cm), pickling type. The consistency is fleshy, not watery. One plant produces up to 2 kg of tomatoes.

See also Popular and high-yielding varieties of greenhouse tomatoes for the Moscow region

Orange cap

Cherry type (weight 16-20 g). Tomatoes are ovoid or spherical, amber-orange, sweet in taste. The bushes are low and extremely compact. The variety is suitable for pot culture and compacted plantings.

Gnome Purple Heart

A tomato of Canadian origin from the “Gnomes” series. Plants are stocky, half a meter in height. The fruits are shaped like a heart or a gnome's cap. The color is non-standard, purple-chocolate or brownish-burgundy, with a greenish tint. The average size of tomatoes is 110-145 g, the record size is 450 g. The pulp is sweetish, salad type.

Gavroche

Super early (80 days), low (45 cm) tomato from Russian agro. This is a cocktail variety, with sweet tomatoes weighing 50 g. They are round, even, bright red. The productivity of each bush is from 1 to 1.5 kg. A thick planting (30 x 30 cm) is recommended. The main purpose of the variety is whole-fruit pickling.

Antoshka

An early ripening variety with egg-yellow, sunny fruits. The size is slightly larger than a cocktail (on average 60-80 g). Tomatoes are round, sometimes slightly flattened at the top. The variety is attractive for its sweetness, which is rare for early tomatoes. The pulp is juicy. The height of the stems does not exceed 0.6 m. Fruiting is long-lasting, including on numerous stepsons. The bushes can be attached to a support or grown without a garter, as a semi-ampelic crop.

Shchelkovsky early

Small bushes of tomatoes of this variety are strewn with medium-sized round red fruits. Shchelkovsky early can be grown without seedlings, sowing seeds under film in late April - early May. Tomatoes grow well in open ground, are unpretentious, and resistant to most diseases. The fruits ripen quickly and are suitable for fresh consumption and for any preparations for the winter.


Purpose	Ripening time (days)	Bush height	Fruit weight
90	35-40 cm	40-60 g

Growing low-growing standard tomatoes is gaining popularity every year. Even with thickened plantings and minimal care, you can get a good harvest. These varieties are perfect for beginning gardeners, as well as for those who visit their dacha only occasionally.

What is it: advantages and characteristics of standard varieties

The abundance of standard tomato varieties is amazing

Standard varieties of tomatoes are also called determinate varieties. This means that their growth is limited: after the formation of 5-6 brushes, it stops. Tomatoes are compact bushes, the height of which is limited to 50-70-100 cm. Against the background of friendly yield of fruits, they are characterized by moderate yield.

Characterized by:

versatility: able to grow in open and protected ground;
early ripening: varieties are sown later than others, while an early harvest is guaranteed;
stocky: thick stem and moderate volume of green mass;
compactness of bushes;
lack of branching (no need for pinching);
limited growth, which is determined by varietal characteristics.

This is what bushes of determinate varieties of tomatoes look like

Standard varieties of tomatoes for open ground are presented in the photo in the article.