10 strangest varieties and hybrids of tomatoes: have you planted these?

emerald apple

Mid-early high-yielding variety. The bush is indeterminate, reaches 1.5 m in height. The plant is powerful, well-leafed, and needs shaping. The fruits are collected in clusters of 3-7 pieces. From an adult bush you can get up to 10 kg of tomatoes.

The tomatoes are large, multi-chambered, weighing 250-300 g each. The shape is flat-round, slightly ribbed. The color of ripe tomatoes is very unusual, rich green with a lemon or bronze tint. The taste is delicious, sweet with a slight sourness, not watery. The pulp is dense, emerald green. Intended for fresh consumption.

Care

Klusha tomatoes are more popular because they are ideal for those gardeners who can devote time to the beds only from time to time, and not constantly. The variety is quite undemanding to care and produces a harvest in almost any case and with minimal care. But to improve the quality and quantity of tomatoes, it is better to follow some simple rules .

Watering

This variety of tomatoes does not require frequent watering. On the contrary, after planting, it is recommended not to water the seedlings at all for 2-3 weeks . This will provide all the conditions for the formation of a strong and developed root system.

Later, the bushes should be watered, maintaining breaks of 5 to 10 days, depending on whether the weather is dry or rainy.

ADVICE. After each watering, it is better to loosen the soil near the tomatoes. To retain moisture for a long time (and also to reduce the number of weeds in the beds), you can cover the soil with a thin layer of straw.

Stepson and garter

Stepsynching for Klushi is not a mandatory requirement . However, it is much better to remove some shoots and leaves to allow better ventilation and sun exposure to the setting fruit.

To do this, it is recommended to trim no more than 1-2 shoots or leaves per day. It is better to do this in the morning so that the wounds will wither in the sunlight during the day.

The “Klusha” variety is determinate, so its growth stops quickly (on reaching a height of 50-60 cm). But experienced gardeners can grow up to 4 shoots on one bush using tying, which significantly increases the yield, up to 10-12 kilograms of harvest from each bush.

Fertilizer and feeding

The unpretentiousness of this variety of tomatoes is also expressed in terms of fertilizing. It is believed that for high-quality growth it is enough to fertilize the beds only once - during replanting .

Growing a variety in a greenhouse

There are no special secrets for growing Klushi in greenhouses. Only slightly shifting sowing dates can be noted. If you plant seeds, you can do this in early or mid-April, but with the use of additional heating and artificial lighting.

Do not forget that the seeds must be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection.

Otherwise, it is important to ventilate the greenhouse so that flowering tomatoes are sufficiently pollinated by insects . is also advisable to monitor a constant temperature inside so that it does not exceed +28 C.

Rebel Starfighter

Mid-season indeterminate variety. In open ground it grows up to 1.4 m, in a greenhouse – up to 2.0 m. Requires garter. It is better to grow in 2-3 stems. The weight of the fruit is 200-300 g. They are distinguished by their unusual “coloring”: multi-colored intricate stripes and strokes throughout the fruit and “anthocyanin” on the “hangers” and barrels.

The flesh is dark red-burgundy. The taste is wonderful, balanced, with pronounced sweetness and a strong classic tomato aftertaste. Fruiting lasts until frost. Productivity is excellent even in light shade. The purpose is universal.

History of origin of the variety

Author, patent holder (patent number 11515) and originator of the variety, director of agro Blokin-Mechtalin Vasily Ivanovich, Moscow. In 2019, he submitted an application to test the variety for inclusion in the register of breeding achievements of the Russian Federation. Research was carried out throughout the year, and in 2022 the variety was entered into the register as:

• salad;
• mid-season;
• indeterminate;
• for gardening use in all climatic zones of the country.

The variety amazed vegetable growers with its productivity and continues to win more and more fans.

Nina

A mid-season indeterminate variety, the bush reaches 2 m. It belongs to the beef tomato type. It is advisable to form the plant into 2 stems. In the southern regions it develops well in open ground conditions. In regions with cold climates, it is better to grow in greenhouse conditions or under film covers.

The fruits are flat-round in shape with pronounced ribbing. When fully ripe, they are bright red, sometimes crimson-red. The average weight of the fruit is 300-500 g. The taste is excellent: sweet with a slight pleasant sourness and a real smell of tomatoes. The variety is resistant to blossom end rot and tolerant to TMV and Alternaria blight. Productivity – over 20 kg/sq.m.

Transportation of fruits and storage

In general, Klusha tomatoes lend themselves well to transportation, as they have a fairly dense peel and a rigid structure. But the fruits do not last long, like all early ripening crops.

ADVICE. If you need the picked fruits to lie longer, then you need to remove them from the bush a little unripe.

Geography of cultivation

The Klusha variety was bred for widespread use in Russia. It is well adapted to the conditions of the Middle Zone. It has been noted that good harvests can be achieved in Siberia.

However, only the southern regions are best suited for direct planting in the ground. In other cases (and in greenhouses too), you will need to germinate the seedlings at home, and then replant them outdoors with the onset of stable warmth, in early to mid-May. Greenhouses may also be suitable for growing directly from seeds, but then it is very desirable that they be heated and with the possibility of additional artificial lighting.

Usage

Klusha tomatoes are equally suitable for fresh consumption, heat treatment or canning .

Thanks to its thick peel, the tomato goes well with dishes that require long-term frying or baking. At the same time, vegetable slices are able to maintain their structure and not crack under the influence of high temperatures.

But it is best to prepare fresh salads from tomatoes - then the vegetable gives the dish maximum taste and sweetness.

Siberian bananas F1

Mid-season semi-determinate hybrid with neon yellow fruits of rare banana shape. The plant is tall, up to 180 cm high, forms a minimum of stepsons. Form into 1-2 stems. It bears fruit well both in greenhouses and in open ground. Up to 9 tomatoes up to 15 cm long are formed in a brush.

The fruits are dense, smooth, with few seeds, golden-honey, weighing 150-180 g. Sweetish in taste, with a subtle sourness. The hybrid is resistant to major tomato diseases. The purpose of the fruits is universal; they can be used for drying, drying, canning or eaten fresh. Productivity – up to 15 kg per sq.m.

Popular semi-determinate tomato varieties

Semi-determinate varieties of tomatoes are gaining increasing popularity among gardeners in our country. And this is because such varieties and hybrids can be even more productive than indeterminate tomatoes. And yet, the main factor is their early ripeness.

The best semi-determinate tomatoes

: Eagle Beak, Red Arrow F1, Ivet F1, Silhouette F1, Gravity F1, Gunin F1, Merchant F1, Khlynovsky F1, Magnus F1, Semko 99 F1, Salar F1, Aksinya F1, Isfara F1, Flamingo F1, Energo F1.

Eagle beak

The Eagle Beak variety was developed and bred by agricultural specialists (from Novosibirsk) in 2003.
And in 2005, the tomato was registered in the state register of the Russian Federation. The variety was created under the leadership of V. N. Dederko, T. N. Postnikova and A. A. Yabrov also took part in this matter. The tomato was allowed to be grown in all regions of our huge country. It is grown in private household plots and small farms, both indoors and outdoors. Description of the variety

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Semi-determinate tomato varieties such as Eagle Beak are considered mid-season. The growing season of the variety is 100 - 115 days, and it depends on the growing conditions.

The plant is a semi-determinate type that grows up to 120 cm - 150 cm. The leaves are large and they have a dark green color. The bushes must be shaped and tied up. And yet, the variety can be grown in 2 stems, and this will be the best solution. By the way

, the plant forms the first inflorescence above the 10th leaf, and then brushes are obtained every 2 - 3 leaves.

Tomatoes are classified as BIF (large-fruited). The average fruit weight ranges from 230 g to 360 g, but on the lower clusters tomatoes reach a weight of 800 g. The color of ripe fruits is red or pink. The shape is beak-shaped (the name speaks for itself). The ribbing is weakly expressed.

Advantages of the variety

:

1. High yield (10 kg - 14 kg per 1 sq. m of plot).
2. The taste is good.
3. Marketable condition. The shape is beak-shaped with a pointed tip (looks original).
4. Decent disease resistance.
5. Versatility in use.
6. Large fruit.
7. Tomatoes can be stored and transported well.
8. The variety is grown throughout the Russian Federation.

Disadvantages of the variety

:

• The need for garter and shaping.
• The importance of fertilizing and watering.

Magnus F1

A hybrid of Dutch selection, which was bred by breeders from the agricultural company MONSANTO HOLLAND BV in 2006.
And it was added to the state register of the Russian Federation in 2007. The hybrid has absorbed all the best. And it was recommended for cultivation in almost all regions of Russia in greenhouse conditions. But in the south of the country, tomatoes can be grown in open ground. Hybrid characteristics

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Semi-determinate tomato varieties such as Magnus F1 are early ripening. The hybrid matures within 95 - 100 days.

Bushes in favorable conditions grow up to 1.8 m in height, and their average height is 1 m - 1.2 m. The foliage is dense with emerald-colored leaves. The inflorescences are simple. It is advisable to grow bushes with 1 - 2 stems. Forming and tying up of plants is necessary.

Tomatoes have a flat-round shape and are slightly ribbed. The skin is strong and smooth and does not crack. The weight of tomatoes ranges from 140 g to 150 g. Their color is red. Seed chambers 4 or more.

Advantages of a hybrid

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1. High yields. From 1 sq. m of plot, 8 kg - 12 kg of tomatoes are removed. And in greenhouse conditions, 6 kg of fruits are collected from a bush.
2. The hybrid has excellent disease resistance. And it is especially good at resisting diseases such as fusarium, verticillium and nematode.
3. Excellent keeping quality. Under optimal conditions, tomatoes can be stored for up to 2 - 3 months.
4. Perfectly transportable.
5. Has an excellent presentation.
6. Precocity.
7. Universal purpose. It is used for salads, juices, pastes and sauces, as well as for winter preparations.
8. Tomatoes do not crack.

Disadvantages of a hybrid

:

• It is a semi-determinate plant, and sometimes you have to pinch out the growing point.
• The need to form a bush and tie it up.
• This is a hybrid, which means you won’t be able to get your own seeds.

Red Arrow F1

A first generation hybrid from the Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing, which was bred in 1988 by Soviet breeders.
And in 1992 it was registered in the Russian state register. Tomatoes were allowed to be grown in the Northern, Northwestern, Central, Central Black Sea and Volga-Vyatka regions. But it is also cultivated in the Urals and Siberia. Description of the hybrid

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The Red Arrow F1 tomato hybrid has a growing season within 100 days after seed germination and is considered mid-early.

The bush is medium leafy. Few stepsons are formed, and they also need to be removed. The height of the bush can be 1 m - 1.5 m. Feature

: on such a medium-length stem, up to 12 brushes are formed, which are obtained after each leaf. And yet, the first ovary appears after 6 - 8 leaves. Shaping and tying is a must.

The fruits of the hybrid are flat - round or round. The color of ripe tomatoes is red. The average weight is 70 g - 130 g.

Hybrid values

:

1. Early ripening.
2. Semi-determinate tomato varieties such as Red Arrow F1 have excellent taste (sweet with sourness).
3. Universal application. The sizes are medium, so the tomato is used everywhere. For example
   : in salads, for preservation and for preparing various dishes.
4. Good presentation. Leveled tomatoes.
5. Unpretentiousness. Resistant to poor lighting.
6. Cold resistant.
7. Long-term fruiting. Also, tomatoes ripen perfectly on the windowsill.
8. Has strong immunity from diseases.
9. High yield. Each bush produces up to 4 kg of tomatoes, and up to 6 bushes are placed per 1 m2.

Disadvantages of a hybrid

:

• You cannot get your own seeds from a hybrid.

Gravity F1

The hybrid variety Gravitet F1 was created by specialists from the Dutch agricultural company SYNGENTA SEEDS BV in 2009.
And in 2011, the hybrid was included in the Russian state register. The tomato was approved for cultivation in all regions of the Russian Federation in greenhouses (and only). Hybrid characteristics

:

Semi-determinate tomato varieties such as Gravitet F1 can be called mid-season. Here, ripening occurs within 65 days after planting seedlings with an age of 55 - 60 days.

The bush grows in a semi-determinate type, and grows up to 1.7 m in height. Plants with strong stems and a good root system. And yet, tomatoes form from 7 to 9 clusters per season, and each cluster produces 5 to 6 tomatoes.

Tomatoes range in size from 180 g to 250 g, and on the lower first clusters up to 300 g. They are round in shape. The skin is smooth and shiny, and its color is deep red. The fruits are slightly ribbed. And they have short internodes, and thanks to this, tomatoes look beautiful on the branch. Also, they are often sold in bunches.

Pros of a hybrid

:

1. Decent and stable yield (11.3 kg per 1 sq. m).
2. Excellent keeping quality and transportability. This is facilitated by a strong skin.
3. Great taste.
4. Good immunity to diseases. And especially to verticillium and fusarium.
5. Unpretentiousness. The plant is generally unpretentious, but lighting is important for it. Therefore, we plant 2 - 3 pieces per 1 square. m plot.
6. Large fruits.
7. Friendly maturation.
8. Good commercial quality. The tomatoes are leveled and can be sold in bunches.

Cons of a hybrid

:

• No deficiencies were identified.

Khlynovsky F1

The Russian hybrid Khlynovsky F1 was developed and bred by specialists from the agricultural company AGROSEMTOMS in 1998.
And already in 1999 it was registered in the state register. Tomatoes were allowed to be grown throughout Russia in greenhouse conditions, as well as in open ground. Description of the hybrid

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Khlynovsky F1 is a mid-early hybrid that ripens in 105 - 110 days.

The plant has a bush up to 1.5 m high, and is considered semi-determinate. The pinching and foliation are average. The leaves have a dark green color with a gloss, and they are also corrugated. During the season, the bush forms 10 - 12 inflorescences, which then appear every 1 - 2 leaves. By the way

, the first brush is tied after 8 - 9 sheets.

Tomatoes have a flat-round shape. The color of ripe fruits is red. A hybrid can have from 4 to 6 seed chambers. The average fruit weight is 180 g - 220 g.

Hybrid value

:

1. Stress resistance. The variety can adequately survive temperature fluctuations.
2. Tomato productivity can be up to 12 kg per 1 sq. m plot, or 4 kg - 5 kg per bush.
3. Easy to care for.
4. Well stored and transported.
5. Disease resistance.
6. The presentation is good. The fruits are leveled.
7. The taste is at a high level.
8. The purpose is universal.

Disadvantages of a hybrid

:

• The hybrid is weakly resistant to insect pests.
• The importance of regular watering during active growth.
• Compared to other varieties, Khlynovsky F1 has lower yield.

Energy F1

The Energo F1 tomato hybrid was developed and bred by specialists from the agricultural company AGROSEMTOMS in 1993.
And after testing in 1996, the hybrid was added to the Russian state register. Tomatoes were allowed to be grown in regions such as Northern, Northwestern, North Caucasian, Volga-Vyatka, Middle Volga, Central, and Central Black Sea Region. Hybrid characteristics

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Semi-determinate tomato varieties such as Energo F1 are considered mid-early. Tomato has a growing season of 100 - 115 days.

The plant is a semi-determinate type, which in greenhouse conditions grows up to 1.5 m - 2 m, and in open ground the bush is no more than 1 m - 1.2 m. The first brush is tied after 6 - 7 leaves, and then brushes are formed every 2 leaves.

Tomatoes are flat-round in shape. Their color is bright red. Weight from 120 g to 140 g. Seed chambers - from 4 pieces.

Advantages of a hybrid

:

1. High yield. From 1 sq. m harvest up to 8 kg - 12 kg of fruit.
2. Great taste. Sweetish with sourness.
3. Product indicators. The fruits are leveled.
4. Good keeping quality and transportability. And this is thanks to the strong skin, as well as dense pulp.
5. Easy to care for.
6. Disease resistance.
7. Stress resistance. Resistant to temperature fluctuations.
8. It rises together.
9. The purpose is universal. It is eaten fresh (in salads), and also prepared from it.

Disadvantages of a hybrid

:

• The need to form and tie up bushes.
• The importance of fertilizing.

Flamingo F1

The tomato hybrid Flamingo F1 was created and bred by breeders from the agricultural company AGROSEMTOMS (Kirov) in 1996.
And after testing in 2000, the variety was included in the Russian state register. And it was approved for cultivation in the Central region and the Central Chernobyl Region (third light zone). The tomato is intended for cultivation in greenhouses in an extended rotation. This means that the hybrid is grown in greenhouse conditions for 10 - 11 months. Flamingo F1 can be grown both in private plots and in small farms (industrial production). Description of the hybrid

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Semi-determinate tomato varieties such as Flamingo F1 are mid-season. The hybrid has a growing season of 115 - 117 days after seed germination.

The plant is of a semi-determinate type, which grows up to 180 cm in height. The bushes of the hybrid have average branching and foliage. The leaves of the variety are large and glossy green. Their surface is slightly corrugated. The first cluster is tied after 8 or 9 leaves, and further inflorescences are obtained every 1 or 2 leaves.

Tomatoes are flat-round in shape. The skin is smooth and tough, and it is red in color (when ripe). The average fruit weight is 98 g - 115 g. Seed nests are formed in 4 or 5 pieces.

Hybrid value

:

1. Early ripening (115 days after germination).
2. Easy care.
3. High yields. In the extended rotation, the harvest from 1 sq. m plot is removed at 18 kg - 33 kg. At an early stage, the yield is 5 kg - 6 kg per 1 sq. m.
4. Excellent presentation. The fruits are large and smooth.
5. Great taste.
6. Decent immunity. Tomato is particularly resistant to diseases such as cladosporiosis, verticillium, tobacco mosaic, fusarium and nematode.
7. Well stored and transported.
8. Does not crack.

Disadvantages of a hybrid

:

• It is impossible to get your own seeds from a hybrid.

Isfara F1

The Isfara F1 tomato was developed and released by specialists from the agricultural company SEMCO-JUNIOR in 2009.
And already in 2011, the hybrid was registered in the Russian state register. The variety was approved for cultivation in the North Caucasus and Lower Volga regions. Author - ALEXEEV YURY BORISOVICH. Hybrid characteristics

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Semi-determinate tomato varieties such as Isfara F1 are mid-early. The hybrid has a ripening period of 95 - 110 days after all the seeds have been pecked.

The tomato is a semi-determinate type, and it can be up to 1.5 m in height. The plant must be shaped and tied up. The first brush is formed after 7 - 9 sheets, and then they are obtained after 1 or 2 sheets. There can be up to 4 - 6 fruits in a brush.

Tomatoes are flat and round. Salad. And they have 4 or more seed chambers. The consistency is dense. Their average weight is 200 g. The color is red. The ribbing is weakly expressed.

Hybrid values

:

1. High yield (20 kg per 1 sq. m or more).
2. Disease resistance. And especially to diseases such as verticillium, fusarium, and tomato mosaic.
3. Transportability and keeping quality. The strong skin facilitates both storage and good transportability. By the way
   , tomatoes can be stored for up to 15 - 20 days.
4. Purpose of tomatoes. Salad tomatoes are large, which means they are suitable for salads, pastas, sauces and juices.
5. Decent presentation. The tomatoes are beautiful, large, dense, and evenly aligned.

Cons of a hybrid

:

• It is impossible to obtain your own seeds because it is a hybrid variety.
• The need to form and tie up bushes.

Black bunch F1

An early-ripening indeterminate hybrid with rich black fruits. The bush reaches 1.8 m; it requires tying to a support and pinching. Shows best results when formed into 2 stems. Fruits weighing 35-70 g, with a pleasant aroma and plum aftertaste. On the branch they resemble a bunch of black currants in an enlarged size.

Black pigment is formed in the skin under the influence of sunlight at an early stage of ripening. With insufficient sunlight (in greenhouse conditions), the surface of the fruit is less saturated. A similar hybrid – Blue bunch F1 – with fruits of a unique dark blue hue. At the same time, ripe fruits are dark blue, and unripe tomatoes are not green, but blue.

Planting and propagation

Seedlings
There are two methods of planting Klusha tomatoes: seedlings or seeds . But you need to take into account that planting seeds in the air will definitely require complex care: covering the beds, tracking the stages of growth. With this method, you need to plant tomatoes no earlier than mid-April.

Seedlings are the most common option. The seeds are planted in the second half of March, and after 55-60 days it should be ready for transplanting into open ground, when the bushes reach 20-25 cm and at least 5-6 full-fledged leaves have formed on them.

The planting technology is characterized by the following features:

• Due to the dense bushiness of the variety, plant the sprouts in a checkerboard pattern for better illumination of each bed. It is recommended to plant no more than 4-5 bushes per 1 m2. This will ensure optimal lighting and ventilation, as well as a minimum of space for weeds.
• It is advisable to use a two or three line planting scheme with a distance between rows of at least 50 cm, and between bushes - 40 cm.

One of the features of the “Klusha” variety is the possibility of using seeds from the fruit for planting for the next season. Seeds can be stored all winter if you follow the steps known and familiar to experienced gardeners:

1. Select seeds of the correct shape and without visible damage.
2. Rinse them with running water and dry (not in the sun).
3. Leave in a well-ventilated place with a constant temperature of about +5 C.

To prevent seeds from germinating, it is also important not to expose them to excessive moisture throughout the storage period.

Elberta peach

Early productive variety. The height of the plant reaches 180 cm, it needs a garter. The leaves are velvety, fern-like, and bluish in color. The fruits are red with yellow streaks, with pubescence, similar to peaches. The shape is round or plum-shaped. Weight – 80-100 g. The pulp is tender, sweet, with a hint of tropical fruit. Fluffy striped fruits are pleasant to eat fresh straight from the garden. They will decorate any vegetable cut or salad and are suitable for preparing for the winter. Tomatoes are well stored and transported.

As you can see, there are quite a lot of non-standard varieties of tomatoes. What unusual varieties do you grow?

Tomato Miracle of the Lazy

Description . Early ripening determinate variety. The bushes do not need tying, pinching or shaping. Tomatoes form dense clusters. Thanks to early fruiting, the crop can be harvested twice per season. The fruit is red, elongated, smooth, with dense pulp. The variety is resistant to late blight and other major diseases, as well as cold weather. Miracle Lazy Tomatoes tolerate long-term transportation well.

Reviews about Krasnomordina tomato

The Krasnomordina tomato was developed quite recently, but already has many admirers.

Elena, 27 years old

Rostov-on-Don

Growing place: greenhouse

The seeds were recommended by the store clerk, so I decided to try growing them. There were no problems with the seedlings - the germination percentage was no lower than that of similar varieties. I transplanted it into a greenhouse in mid-May, but a week later there were frosts. But the bushes all survived. I was surprised by their resilience. I planted several tomatoes in the garden due to lack of space in the greenhouse. I did not notice any differences in the quality of the fruits.

Svetlana, 40 years old

City: Nizhny Novgorod

Growing place: open ground

I liked the Krasnomordina variety for its productivity and large fruits. The tomatoes taste very juicy and sweet. The plant is unpretentious, there were no problems with diseases or pests, although I did not spray the bushes with anything. I applied fertilizing only twice a season: a week after transplanting into the garden and at the end of June. All the ovaries bore fruit. I regularly walked along the beds in the morning and shook the bushes.

Alexandra Petrovna, 58 years old

Omsk city

Growing place: greenhouse

I always plant tomato seedlings in a greenhouse and have never regretted it. Although, according to the recommendations on the seed packaging, tomatoes do well in open ground. The bushes grew very beautiful and large and produced an average amount of fruit. This was a little disappointing - I was hoping for a richer harvest. But there are no complaints about the taste. They were cut straight from the bush into a salad, and the leftovers were sealed in jars for the winter.

Alexander, 52 years old

City: Pskov

Growing place: open ground

I planted the Krasnomordina variety in 2022. The result is that the largest tomato barely weighed 500 grams. But the number of fruits is beyond praise. Formed bushes with 3 stems. I will plant more.

Tomato Auria

Description . Mid-season indeterminate plant, requires pinching. The fruits are large, fleshy, elongated, often with a forked “spout”. Color – red. The Auria tomato variety is drought and disease resistant. The fruits do not crack and tolerate transportation well.

Early ripening Siberian tomato

Description . The variety is early ripening, determinate type - plants require staking. The fruits are medium-sized and large, red, slightly ribbed. The Siberian early-ripening tomato variety is frost-resistant, highly resistant to blackleg and moderately resistant to brown spot.

Assortment of early tomato seeds

In the modern world, there are a huge number of different types of tomatoes, including early ripening ones. Of course, if a variety has not taken root due to the climate of a particular region, this does not mean that another cannot be grown. Among other things, tomato seeds are:

• for greenhouses;
• open ground;
• self-pollinating;
• without stepsoning.

Early varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses

Indeterminate varieties are ideal for greenhouses. These types of early ripening tomatoes reach a height of about two meters and require support, and it will be very troublesome to ensure their growth in the open air.

For open ground

Early tomatoes are characterized by their short stature and strong main stem, which is able to support a lot of tomatoes without dropping them to the ground. Such tomatoes are intended for areas with temperate and warm climates.

Self-pollinating

Determinate and indeterminate tomatoes do not require pollinating plants to be planted next to them; they are capable of self-pollination. These tomatoes can be grown outdoors and in greenhouses. But in greenhouses, after the start of flowering, it is necessary to shake the inflorescences a little to spread the pollen.

short

Tomatoes in this category are an excellent choice for planting outdoors. Often such plants have a thick trunk that is able to support the weight of the fruits without dropping them to the ground.

Without stepsoning

Pruning is the process of thinning vegetation. This is necessary to speed up the ripening process; if it is not carried out, the plant will direct energy to the growth of foliage, and not to the filling of fruits.

Low-growing, standard varieties of tomatoes whose bush height does not exceed 60 centimeters do not need pinching.