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Growing tomatoes in harsh climates requires meeting a number of requirements. The culture must be resistant to temperature changes, have an early ripening period and immunity to infections. Today we will look at the best varieties of tomatoes for growing in the Urals. To choose the appropriate option, you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the culture.
What are the requirements for tomatoes for the Urals and Siberia?
Tomatoes are considered heat-loving plants. Therefore, the temperature of their cultivation should be more than +25 degrees. The climate of the Ural region requires growing tomatoes in greenhouse conditions. If you follow the cultivation technology correctly, productive varieties will begin to bear fruit 100 days after planting.
In addition, the rate of ripening depends on the frost resistance and ripening period of the variety. The growing season of tomatoes that are planned to be grown in harsh climates should not exceed 100 days.
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Breeders have developed many different hybrids for the Urals. They usually have fruits with two or multiple chambers. The top of the tomatoes is covered with a thin skin. With a large number of chambers, the fruits have thick, high-density partitions. These varieties contain a lot of juice and have a meaty consistency.
In the Urals, it is recommended to grow varieties that meet the following requirements:
- Resistance to temperature fluctuations. Growing tomatoes in harsh climates is often accompanied by pronounced temperature changes. They are even present in greenhouses. During the day, the bushes heat up significantly, and at night they quickly cool down. In such circumstances, even high-yielding varieties will not bear much fruit.
- High degree of disease resistance. Healthy plants will give a good harvest in the difficult climatic conditions of the Urals.
- Terms of ripening. The ideal choice is early-ripening small growth, adapted to the conditions of the region.
What to choose for a greenhouse
Before choosing varieties for cultivation in a greenhouse, it is worth studying their characteristics.
Banana
This is an indeterminate variety that is suitable for polycarbonate greenhouses. The culture is characterized by high early maturity. The harvest can be obtained 100 days after planting the planting material.
Summer residents love this crop due to its excellent taste. It is suitable for salads and canning.
Intuition F1
The advantage of the crop is its high yield and high resistance to infections. Ripe tomatoes are spherical in shape and have a smooth skin.
A medium-leaved bush with a height of 1.8-2 m requires tying to a support or trellis. Gardeners value this crop for its resistance to weather conditions and diseases.
Kostroma F1
The variety was bred by Siberian breeders. It has excellent taste. The fruits are suitable for salads and canning.
The bushes are characterized by rapid growth. The fruits ripen early. Already 90 days after planting, you will be able to get a harvest. The tomatoes are covered with red skin and weigh 120 grams. Large fruits are formed on the lower branches. Their weight is 150 grams.
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The variety is characterized by excellent productivity. 1 bush brings 5-6 kilograms of tomatoes. They are characterized by a long storage period and easily tolerate drought.
Lelya
This variety is an early ripening variety. It is possible to obtain tomatoes from the bushes 100 days after planting in the greenhouse. Tomatoes have low bushes, the height of which does not exceed 60 centimeters, which means that it is not necessary to plant the crop and install supports.
Plants have few leaves. After some time, small flowers appear on them. The fruits are round in shape and red in color. The most productive bushes bear 5-8 kilograms of fruit weighing 180 grams. Tomatoes are eaten fresh or used for preparation and preservation.
Wonderful lady
The hybrid is chosen for the Perm region and other parts of the Urals. The culture is considered early and bears fruit after 100 days. The plant is characterized by large red tomatoes.
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The variety is considered low. Typically, the height of tomatoes is no more than 50 centimeters. This allows you to avoid tying the bushes to the supports. After some time, they are covered with small clusters with 5-8 fruits weighing 200 grams.
The key advantages of the plant are resistance to infections, low light requirements and stress resistance.
Samara F1
This domestic raceme variety was obtained experimentally. Resistant to many diseases. Good taste, high yield and versatility of use make it a good choice for the Ural region.
Titanic F1
This hybrid produces sweet tomatoes. It is characterized by low bushes, which helps avoid the need for pinching. Flowers appear on plants even in poor climatic conditions.
The best varieties of tomatoes for the Urals
Below we will look at tomato varieties according to the properties required by gardeners.
The most productive varieties
Great importance is attached to the selection of tomato varieties for film coverings, which yield fruit no less than similar types of tomatoes grown in better conditions. For example:
- Caspar F1;
- Bull's Heart;
- Tornado F1;
- Eagle Heart;
- Darnitsa F1.
Eagle Heart
Bull's heart
Caspar F1
The earliest varieties of tomatoes
For the Ural region, which is recognized as a zone of probable risk in agriculture, accelerated ripening of tomatoes is an important factor.
Breeders and seed manufacturers are aware of this, so it is not for nothing that the number of early ripening hybrids and categories (with a ripening period of less than 100 days from the date of planting of seeds) has now increased many times over.
Some varieties of tomatoes with accelerated ripening in the Urals:
- Alpha;
- Aphrodite;
- Benito;
- Valentina;
- Explosion.
Valentina
Benito
Large varieties of tomatoes
For many gardeners, it is a dream to produce large-fruited vegetables when caring for tomatoes. Of course, in solving this problem, weather conditions and geographic location for the growth of these plants are essential.
Despite this, breeders have developed the following varieties:
- Openwork;
- Sprint timer;
- Alabai;
- Pudovik;
- American ribbed.
Pudovik
Openwork
Sprint timer
Cherry
Tomatoes of this type were developed in Israel in the last century. They appeared in our country recently, but quickly became a popular variety among summer residents for their fertility and unpretentiousness in growing this plant.
Let's look at some varieties of this family.
- Ira F1;
- Dr. Green Frosted;
- Date yellow;
- Ocean;
- Elf.
Ocean
Dr. Green Frosted
Date yellow
Sweet varieties of tomatoes
When talking about the ideal tomato, a tomato that immediately comes to mind is juicy, soft and certainly has a sweet taste. Such categories are valued not only in salads, but also for making sauces and obtaining juice.
These varieties include:
- Chernomor,
- Master Garden F1,
- Sugar Pudding,
- Fleshy sugary,
- Sugar and some others.
Sugar
Chernomor
Sugar Pudding
Low growing varieties
Seeds of low-growing tomatoes occupy a leading place in garden plots. The fact is that they are easier to care for than tall plants. Let's take a closer look at what varieties belong to this type of tomato:
- Agatha;
- Aztec;
- Ballerina;
- Balcony miracle;
- Banana legs.
Agatha
Banana legs
Ballerina
For long term storage
Keeping tomatoes fresh for as long as possible is an understandable desire of many gardeners: shelf-stable varieties of vegetables include many mineral trace elements necessary for the body and a full list of vitamins. These varieties include:
- De Barao;
- San Marzano;
- Rio Grand;
- Kumato;
- Volgogradsky.
The tomato is an essential plant that both feeds and heals, and even its standard tops are often used as an effective method for protection against many types of pests.
What to choose for open ground
Despite the climatic conditions of the region, tomatoes can also be grown in open ground.
Aurora F1
Tomatoes ripen in 85-90 days. The culture is very unpretentious in care and produces a large harvest
The hybrid is characterized by resistance to typical infections. It also has excellent transportability and produces a bountiful harvest.
Alsou
The fruits of these tomatoes ripen quite early. The first tomatoes can be obtained 70 days after planting. Tomatoes can be planted both in the north and south of the region.
This hybrid is characterized by medium-sized bushes. They reach 80 centimeters. To protect the bushes from gusty winds, they should be tied up.
The key difference between the fruits is the ribbed texture. Unripe tomatoes have a green tint and have a spot near the stalk. In ripe tomatoes it disappears and the tomatoes turn red. Ripe vegetables are used for fresh consumption and preservation.
Scarlet candles
This variety is characterized by a pink tint of tomatoes and tall bushes. To reap a good harvest, it is worth forming crops with 2-3 stems. From 1 square meter of planting it is possible to obtain 12 kilograms of fruit. They are characterized by a cylindrical shape and are covered with a thin skin. This variety is characterized by a pronounced sweet taste.
Alpha
This hybrid is recommended to be planted in the Urals. Tomatoes tolerate climate instability and temperature fluctuations well. Alpha has low bushes that grow to a maximum of 40 centimeters.
After some time, the bushes are covered with small leaves resembling potato leaves. The round fruits have a red skin and are slightly flattened at the edges. Alpha is characterized by its small size. The average weight of tomatoes is no more than 50-60 grams.
Berdsky
Tomatoes are planted in Yekaterinburg. They are also often grown in the Perm region. The crop is characterized by large fruits and high productivity. With proper cultivation, the bushes reach 1 meter. The culture requires attachment to a support and formation into two stems.
Round tomatoes are characterized by very large sizes. Their weight is 750-800 grams. Usually the largest specimens are located at the bottom. They are eaten fresh or canned.
Biysk rose
This variety is considered mid-season. Tomato ripening takes 120 days. Plants have spreading branches. Therefore, it is recommended to plant them at intervals. The advantages of tomatoes include excellent taste and large size. The hybrid is considered universal and suitable for the southern or northern region.
Gina
Growing such tomatoes in the Urals is not particularly difficult. The hybrid is characterized by low bushes that are no more than 55 centimeters. However, the plants need to be tied up, since large fruits can break the bush. Plants are immune to verticellosis, root rot and fusarium.
The brushes are decorated with 5-6 fruits. They have a round shape and are slightly flattened on top. The average weight of 1 fruit is 400-500 grams. There is a dense peel on top. There is sweet pulp inside.
Important! The main advantage of the fruit is its long shelf life. If suitable conditions are created, tomatoes will retain their properties for 2 months.
Evgeniya
The variety has small fruits that weigh 80 grams. The main advantages of the plant include excellent taste, resistance to drought and infectious diseases, and early ripening. Ovaries form on tomatoes even in extreme climatic conditions. From 1 square meter of planting it is possible to obtain 7 kilograms of tomatoes.
Golden Queen and Nezhdana
These varieties have a number of similar properties. As the fruits ripen, they acquire a bright yellow color. The weight of tomatoes reaches 500-700 grams. With systematic care and in a favorable climate, it takes 105 days for tomatoes to ripen.
King of Siberia
This variety is chosen by many summer residents. It was received relatively recently. Breeders developed the crop specifically for harsh climates. The plant is characterized by fairly tall bushes that can grow up to 2 meters. The weight of tomatoes is 800 grams. When grown correctly, they can reach 1 kilogram.
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The fruits are distinguished by their fleshy pulp, which contains a lot of juice. That’s why they are often used to make ketchup. However, the large size does not allow the tomatoes to be used for canning.
Niagara
This is a common plant that is grown in the Trans-Urals. The hybrid is considered indeterminate, since the development of the stem continues throughout the entire growing season. The bushes grow quite strongly. Tomatoes are characterized by their oval shape and weigh 80-100 grams. With adequate care, plants are resistant to infectious diseases and do not suffer from pest attacks.
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Review of tomato varieties for the Urals
Caring for heat-loving plants in the Urals is not an easy task. When choosing seeds, gardeners prefer mainly early and mid-early varieties.
Tomatoes for beds
Definitely, to grow tomatoes in the Urals in open ground, gardeners need to choose tomato varieties that will be adapted to local conditions.
Evgeniya
Tomato for unprotected soil. It is drought resistant. It has a medium stem with dark green leaves. The fruits are red, with dense, juicy pulp, and do not crack.
According to gardeners, they have good taste, are not susceptible to late blight, and harvests are always stable even in unfavorable weather conditions. Suitable for preparations and salads.
Aurora F1
A hybrid variety, it can be planted in the garden and under film. Used for pickling and fresh for salads. The leaves of the branches are small and light green. Gardeners like this category of tomatoes for their abundant harvest and the size of the fruits, which reach up to 120 grams.
Niagara
This mid-early variety is well suited for growing in unprotected soil. It is an indeterminate species and has a good tomato harvest.
Gardeners like this tomato for its ease of care, and at the same time, for its sweetish, pleasant taste. According to them, they are good both for making salads and for canning.
Scarlet candles
Mid-early tomatoes are suitable for growing in any conditions. It grows well in beds if the seedlings are pre-hardened. It has medium-sized fruits with a red or bright pink hue.
Housewives like them because they ripen well without losing their presentation. Suitable for canning and fresh consumption. They have excellent taste.
Biysk rose
The fruits are fleshy and very large, reaching a weight of 500 grams. Planting seedlings in a permanent place 55 days after sowing the seeds.
For many gardeners, this variety is a treasure trove for making tomato juice, since they have loose pulp. They are not used for preparations and are not subject to long-term storage.
Golden Queen and Nezhdana
Vegetables with a yellow tint, oval-oblong. They reach a weight of up to 300 grams. According to gardeners, they are unpretentious and resistant to any vagaries of weather. Tomatoes with thin skin are suitable for salads and pickles.
Tomatoes for greenhouses
For the Northern Urals, cultivating tomatoes under film is the most suitable option in a situation where there is frequent precipitation and temperature changes in the region.
Harvesting in greenhouses is greater than in unprotected soil. Let's take a closer look at some categories of tomatoes.
Banana
An indeterminate tomato, selected from the Ural and Siberian regions, intended for cultivation in polycarbonate greenhouses, is distinguished by its early ripening. The first harvest of fruits can be done 100 days after sowing the seeds.
Gardeners love these tomatoes for their unsurpassed, specific taste in salads, and besides, they can be used for various preparations.
Intuition F1
The main advantages of these tomatoes are their large yield and immunity to various diseases. Ripe fruits form a spherical configuration, with a smooth red surface.
The bush is tall, bristly with medium foliage. Gardeners like it for its unpretentiousness to the vagaries of the weather and its great resistance to disease.
Samara F1
Russian hybrid, grown experimentally for protected soil. These are tomatoes with carpal branches, each of which contains up to 9 fruits. Gardeners value this variety for its resistance to various diseases and for its excellent taste.
Kostroma F1
The hybrid created is one of the best tomatoes for the regions of the Middle Urals due to the set of necessary characteristics.
The first harvest of fruits occurs 105 days after planting the seeds. For gardeners, this is simply a treasure, since one bush of these tomatoes can produce more than 5 kg of fruits weighing up to 135 grams each.
Titanic F1
If you need sweet categories of tomatoes for greenhouses, then this hybrid variety clearly takes first place. According to gardeners, this is a non-sprouting plant due to its weak formation; it perfectly creates inflorescences in inclement weather.
Specifics of planting and caring for tomatoes in the Urals
To grow tomatoes in harsh climates, you need to choose the variety wisely and provide it with proper care. Seeds need to be planted in a timely manner. Watering, fertilizing, and formation of bushes are of great importance.
Watering mode
All plants require systematic watering. The soil is moistened for the first time a week after planting. Subsequently, the soil should be watered as it dries out. When the first fruits form, the systematicity of watering should be increased. Thanks to this, the plants will develop faster.
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If there is a lack of moisture, the ovaries die, which negatively affects the yield parameters. In this case, the amount of irrigation is selected taking into account climatic conditions and the amount of precipitation.
What to feed
It is recommended to feed the soil 3 times during the season. Wood ash is used before planting. Thanks to this, it is possible to achieve active root development. The following fertilizing is applied during flowering. This is also done 1-2 weeks before harvest.
Tomatoes are fertilized with the following means:
- potassium products – potassium sulfate;
- nitrogen preparations - urea;
- phosphorus substances - superphosphate.
