Advantages
- The tomatoes are very tasty, meaty, sugary.
- Thanks to the presence of early and late varieties, tomatoes are harvested throughout the summer. There are also varieties that bear fruit until the coldest weather.
- Large fruits are in great consumer demand, so they are often grown for sale.
- Most often, these tomatoes are used for preparing for the winter, making juices and pastes.
- These varieties are distinguished by good yield.
- The plant is grown in the plots with maximum use of space.
The advantages of large tomatoes also include their wide range of colors and varied fruit shapes. They can be red, yellow, brown, pink, white and even multi-colored. The shape of these tomatoes is round, elongated, ribbed, flat and pepper-shaped.
With a large number of advantages, large-fruited tomato varieties have some features, which are sometimes called their disadvantages:
- The fruits are not used for whole canning due to their large size. Tomatoes cannot be cut into pieces, as they have very delicate flesh.
- The skin of the fruit is thin. When transporting over long distances and long-term storage, special conditions are required.
- With insufficient watering, the yield of the variety decreases and the fruits are smaller. Oversaturation of moisture affects the quality of tomatoes. At the same time, they begin to crack.
- The variety can produce high yields and large-sized tomatoes only on nutritious and fertile soil.
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There are a large number of varieties of large sweet tomatoes. Below we offer a description of the best of them.
conclusions
Large-fruited tomato varieties can provide the farmer with high yields. These species require careful care and only in such conditions will they bear maximum fruit. If you decide to grow such tomatoes, then get ready for painstaking work and care for the plants. However, half the success lies in choosing a variety for your garden. Each large-fruited species has its own characteristics, and when choosing, you need to take into account both the climate of your region and the purpose of breeding the crop. Evaluate your capabilities wisely; a large harvest requires a lot of attention. In continuation of this article, 10 more varieties of meaty tomatoes are presented.
When planting tomatoes for seedlings, most summer residents adhere to the lunar calendar, described at this link.
Sweet varieties
Bull heart red
Breeders developed the Bull's Heart variety for growing outdoors and in greenhouses. It belongs to the mid-late variety, which produces the first ripe vegetables 120-125 days after the shoots appear. When grown in a greenhouse, the bush grows up to 1.5 meters in height. The plant is determinate; it needs additional support.
This variety requires the removal of unnecessary shoots. In greenhouse conditions, the bush is formed into 2 stems, and on the site - into 3 shoots. The fruits of Ox's heart are large and heart-shaped. The tomatoes are fleshy with a medium level of density.
The average weight of tomatoes is 200-400 g, but some specimens reach 600 g. This variety has a special sweet and sour taste and a pleasant tomato aroma. Tomatoes cannot be stored for a long time. From 1 square meter of land in open ground you can collect up to 5 kg of ripe fruits, and in a greenhouse - up to 12 kg.
Russian size F1
Mid-season, their full maturation occurs 105 - 140 days after the appearance of young shoots. The bush of this hybrid can reach a height of about 180 cm. It requires special support and garter 7 days after planting the seedlings in a permanent place. On fruit clusters that develop after 11-12 leaves, only 2 to 3 fruits can fit. The smallest tomatoes can weigh up to 350 g, and the largest fruit can weigh up to 2 kg.
Such large tomatoes can only be grown if the hybrid is given proper care during cultivation. It is important to remember that Russian size tomatoes are formed into 1 stem, removing all the lower leaves and shoots. Plant growth is stopped at the last stage of vegetative development by pinching.
The shape of the fruits of this hybrid is flat-round. The pulp is juicy and aromatic with a pleasant tomato taste. The culture is resistant to such common diseases as tobacco mosaic, fusarium and cladosporiosis. By following all the rules of care, you can harvest 4 - 4.5 kg of delicious tomatoes from one bush, and in total the weight can reach up to 12 kg.
Siberian F1
Hybrid Siberian - late ripening. Its characteristics and appearance are somewhat reminiscent of Russian size. However, Sibiryak is brighter in color and juicier in taste. The stem of the plant is left alone so that the brushes are formed after every 3rd leaf. The weight of one fruit can be from 400 g to 2.5 kg.
Pudovik
These large tomatoes are mid-season varieties. 115 days after the seeds sprout, you can enjoy the first fruits. The height of the bush can reach 1.8 meters. In open ground the plant grows up to 1-1.2 m.
After planting in a permanent place, a garter to the support is required. The bush is formed into 2-3 stems, the remaining shoots are removed. The shape of the fruit is heart-shaped, the pulp is medium dense. The color of the tomatoes is red with a raspberry tint. The tomatoes are juicy with a sweet taste.
The weight of one tomato varies from 300 to 500 g. Sometimes you can find specimens weighing 800 g. With good care, you can harvest up to 5 kg of tomatoes from one bush. The tomato variety Pudovik is not susceptible to many diseases. The disadvantages include the fact that when the soil is oversaturated with moisture, the fruits crack.
Peculiarities
Large varieties of tomatoes have their own characteristics. To a greater extent, this concerns growing conditions, because varietal characteristics are only half the success. Maximum yields can only be achieved with proper care, which includes:
- timely planting of seedlings;
- pouring the seedlings 2 weeks before planting in a permanent place (take them to the balcony or veranda, leave the pots in the greenhouse the night before planting);
- timely watering of greenhouses;
- timely fertilizing, pinching, weeding;
- tying and installing supports.
Large-fruited tomato varieties need garter
Despite certain difficulties in growing, large-fruited varieties are still popular. This is explained by a number of advantages of such tomatoes:
- high yield, from one bush with the right approach you can collect up to 20 kg of fruit per season;
- taste qualities, these tomatoes are sweet and juicy, perfect for making juices, ketchups or sauces, and for salads;
- resistance to most diseases (however, if a plant is exposed to any disease, it can only be removed and the soil treated; it cannot be cured).
Varieties for the Moscow region and central Russia
Major
Large tomatoes of medium early ripening (100 days). The bushes grow up to 0.5 m in height. Quite dense fruits are characterized by long storage even when ripe. They are bright pink in color, juicy and sweet. The average weight of such a healthy vegetable reaches 300 g. One plant produces almost 10 kg of delicious tomatoes.
When growing this variety, it is important to provide proper watering. If there is an excess of moisture, the fruits crack. The main advantage of the Major tomato variety is its strong immunity. Thanks to this, the plant does not need to be treated with chemicals.
Wonder of the earth
Large-fruited tomato variety, mid-season. 90-100 days after the seeds sprout, you can enjoy the first fruits. The variety is distinguished by high yields of tomatoes, which have sweet and tender pulp. The culture is adapted for growing in greenhouses and open areas. Tomatoes belong to the indeterminate plant type and can reach a height of about 2 meters.
Bushes require a good garter to a strong support. A plant is formed into 1-2 stems, and all stepsons are removed. The fruits are round in shape, slightly flattened at the stalk, and bright pink in color. Most tomatoes weigh 300-500 g, but some weigh 700-1000 g. From 1 square meter you can harvest up to 14 kg of fruit.
Honey saved
Mid-season, 110 days after the seeds sprout, you can enjoy the first fruits. A large-fruited, high-yielding tomato variety. The plant bears fruit all season until cold weather. The Honey Spas tomato can be grown in open areas in warm regions of Russia. In the middle zone of the country, it is better to plant this variety in a greenhouse.
The plant belongs to the indeterminate type. It reaches a height of about 1.5-1.8 m, so even in the seedling phase it needs to be provided with support and garter. The bush is formed into 1-2 stems, the remaining shoots are removed. Tomatoes are large in size and heart-shaped. The pulp is fleshy with a small number of seeds.
In terms of its characteristics, this variety resembles Honey Drop, except for the size of the fruit. The color of the tomato is orange with a honey tint. Tomatoes have a sweet taste with barely audible sourness. The weight of one fruit can be from 200 g to 600 g. Under good growing conditions, up to 5 kg of ripe tomatoes can be harvested from one bush.
Mikado pink
These tomatoes are high-yielding varieties. The plant is grown in a greenhouse, where it can reach a height of almost 2 meters. The popularity of the variety lies in the fact that its juicy fruits have a unique sweet taste. Therefore, these tomatoes are loved to be consumed fresh.
Tomatoes are round in shape. The average fruit weight is 260 g. The plants produce 6 kg of vegetables per bush. The variety of large tomatoes Mikado pink is formed into 1 stem. It is allowed to leave 2-3 shoots, but the fruit yield will not decrease.
Pink honey
Medium late, 120 days after the sprouts emerge from the soil, the fruits can already be eaten.
Determinate type of plant, grows up to 70 cm in height. Owners of small greenhouses can grow these tomatoes without any problems. In addition, their stems do not break, so there is no need to tie them up.
The shape of the fruit is rounded and flattened, the color is bright pink, the weight can vary from 600 to 700 g. The tomatoes have juicy and fleshy pulp. They are used not only for fresh consumption, but also for preparations for the winter.
This variety is endowed with excellent immune protection. It is not susceptible to various diseases characteristic of nightshade crops. The plant can easily survive temperature changes and dry days. From 1 square meter you can collect up to 5.5 kg of ripe fruits. The advantage of the Pink Honey variety is the ability to preserve the quality and presentation of tomatoes during transportation.
It is worth noting such varieties of large-fruited tomatoes as Monomakh's Cap, Canadian Giant, Orange Miracle and Queen of the Market, which are grown in the south of the country in open ground conditions. And in central Russia, these varieties produce high tomato yields when cultivated in greenhouses.
Determinate varieties of tomatoes: advantages and varieties
When choosing the type of tomato, every detail is important if you ultimately want a healthy and bountiful harvest. Determinate varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses, or “limited” as they are also called, have a number of advantages:
- The ripening of the crop occurs in a short time.
- Planting is done several times a season.
- Harvesting occurs before late blight begins to develop.
- Plants are resistant to diseases and growing conditions.
Varieties of varieties:
- Semi-determinate species. It stops growing if there are from 9 to 11 flower ovaries on the stem.
- Determinant. The formation of the ovary begins in less than three leaves; when 5-6 ovaries have formed, the plant stops growing.
- Superdeterminant. These are early ripening plants. The formation of the ovary occurs in the interval of 1-2 leaves, as soon as there are 5 flowers, growth will stop.
Disadvantages of low-growing varieties: lower total yield, the need to use a lot of minerals and water, to increase the number of fruits you need to remove stepsons, prone to diseases.
Early large varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses in Siberia
The cold Siberian climate does not stop gardeners from growing some crops with their own hands, including vegetables rich in nutrients. Fans of tasty large tomatoes from this region can be offered varieties that were specially created for Siberia. They are grown in greenhouse conditions.
King of the Giants
The variety, which is loved by gardeners in all regions of the country, is suitable for cultivation in Siberia. The plant belongs to the mid-season tomato varieties. Tomatoes have a sweet taste. The weight of the fruit can vary from 300 g to 1000 g. The plants produce 18 kg of vegetables per bush. They have the ability to be stored well for some time.
Nobleman
Early, the harvest of early Velmozha tomatoes can be harvested within 90 days after the sprouts appear. Large fruits weighing 0.5 kg have fleshy pulp, and they contain very few seeds. Some specimens of this variety can weigh up to 1 kg. The shape of the vegetable is heart-shaped, the color is pink with a raspberry tint. Juicy tomatoes have a rich tomato flavor.
The greatest advantage of these tomatoes is that they can be preserved for the winter, even by cutting them into pieces. Delicious rich tomato juice, pasta and other dishes are also prepared from this variety.
a great warrior
These large-fruited tomatoes are among the first to ripen among greenhouse varieties. When characterizing the Great Warrior, one can notice many similarities with the previous variety. The only differences are in the rich crimson color and maximum fleshiness of the fruit.
On average, the weight of one vegetable can reach almost 0.5 kg. According to its name, the plant has a rather tall, powerful stem. Tomatoes have excellent resistance to various diseases.
Titanic F1
The size of the fruits of this variety is slightly smaller, but in taste they are not inferior to other Russian hybrids. On average, tomatoes weigh about 380 g. On one bush, many clusters with ovaries are formed. Tomatoes ripen consistently over a long period of time.
Mid-early, on the 100th day after the moment when the seeds sprouted, you can enjoy the first fruits. The Titanic variety does not need to remove shoots. Valued for its resistance to many diseases characteristic of nightshade crops.
Among the many advantages of this variety, one thing can be especially noted: the fruits are able to accumulate sugar, which can be higher than 6%. And this despite the fact that the tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse. All tomatoes are almost the same size, smooth, without flaws. Color – red with a barely noticeable pink tint.
Heavyweight of Siberia
Most of all, Siberians love this variety, which was created for cultivation in the regions of the Urals and Siberia. Early, 95-100 days after the seeds sprout, you can enjoy the first fruits. The plant reaches a height of almost 80 cm. The tomatoes are round, slightly elongated, and the color is bright crimson. The weight of one fruit can be from 400 to 500 g.
The Heavyweight of Siberia variety can be grown not only in a greenhouse, but also in an open area. You can harvest delicious tomatoes all summer long before frost sets in. The plant tolerates temperature changes well and is resistant to diseases such as scab and late blight. Tomatoes are best consumed in the form of salads or other fresh dishes. Not suitable for canning whole fruits.
Timing and features of harvesting
The timing of tomato harvesting directly depends on the characteristics of a particular variety: early ones are ready for harvest 90 days after germination, and late ones will ripen no earlier than 140 days. Features of cutting and further storage of vegetables also depend on the varietal characteristics of the planted crop. Thus, thin-skinned fruits need to be placed in boxes only in 2-3 layers, otherwise, under the weight of the upper layers, the lower ones will begin to be crushed, and it is convenient to cut tomatoes with garden shears, which will shorten the harvesting time.
Large varieties of tomatoes are a good solution for planting in closed soil, but only if the summer resident is more interested in fresh vegetables and not in preparing canned whole fruit. By choosing a suitable variety and organizing proper care for it, you can be sure of obtaining a bountiful harvest.
Large-fruited tomatoes for the Urals
All varieties of large tomatoes intended for cultivation in Siberia can be planted in any region of the country on nutritious lands. However, for the greenhouses of the Urals there are varieties specially created for this region.
Mazarin
The plant grows greatly in height. Its fruits are most often used to prepare various fresh salads. Fleshy tomatoes are raspberry in color and have a pleasant taste with a tomato aroma. The shape of the fruit is heart-shaped. The weight of one tomato can reach up to 0.6 kg.
Cardinal
This tomato is similar in its taste characteristics to the variety described above. But its main difference is that the average weight of tomatoes is much higher than the weight of the Mazarin fruit. One vegetable reaches a mass of about 0.9 kg. Gardeners in the Urals appreciated this variety for its amazingly sweet taste. It is suitable not only for fresh consumption, but also for preparing for the winter.
Scorpion
Large-sized tomatoes are perfect for growing in greenhouses and greenhouses in the Urals. The color of the fruit can be pink or crimson. The average weight of a tomato can be about 800 grams. The main advantage of this variety is that its fruits can be picked unripe and they ripen well indoors. Also, tomatoes do not crack.
Bear Paw
This variety of large-fruited tomatoes is of medium early ripening. The plant has a decent height and takes root well in greenhouses in the Urals. The fruits are deep red in color, round in shape, slightly flattened. The average weight of tomatoes is almost 0.8 kg. The plant requires timely removal of excess shoots and tying to a support.
Large-fruited determinate varieties of tomatoes
This group includes low-growing tomatoes with a short ripening period and a fruit weight of 300-400 g. Representatives of the following varieties:
- Big Mama. Fruit ripening occurs at 85-95 days. The bushes need to be tied up; they grow up to 60 cm in height.
- Spring of the North F1 is an early hybrid plant species resistant to verticillium. The height of the stem is approximately 40-60 cm, one hybrid bush yields 8 kg of vegetables.
- First grader. Each bush produces a harvest of up to 6 kg and reaches 100 cm in height. Fruit ripening occurs after 108 days. This variety is valued for its high content of lycopene and sugar.
As you can see, there is a very wide variety of tomatoes. Before planting, you need to make the right choice of seeds, which in the future will give maximum yield.
Ultra-early ripening large-fruited tomatoes
When growing tomatoes, many gardeners want to get tasty and ripe fruits as quickly as possible. Therefore, they should pay attention to large-fruited tomato varieties, which are among the first to ripen.
King of the Early
The variety is suitable for greenhouses and open areas. The plant with a powerful stem belongs to the medium-sized varieties. Super early, 80 days after the seeds sprout, you can enjoy the first fruits.
The fruits have a round, slightly flattened shape and a soft crimson color. Tomatoes have a dense consistency and weigh about 400 g. In any conditions, tomatoes are able to ripen in the shortest possible time.
Siberian trump card
It is practically no different from the large-fruited varieties described above. These tomatoes are red in color with a raspberry tint and taste sweet. One fruit can reach a weight of 700 g. The variety grows well in the open air on fertile soil.
Stellate sturgeon
These tomatoes can be classified as early large varieties. However, they can ripen much earlier in closed areas. The average fruit weight reaches 600 grams. Individual specimens can weigh 1.5 kg.
Crimson Giant
The variety is perfect for preparing for the winter, including canning. The fruits are round in shape, slightly flattened and slightly visible ribs. The color is pink, with a raspberry coating, the taste is sweet. The average fruit weight is more than 400 grams. The tomato is fleshy, and the cut shows its sugar content.
Giant Novikova
The large-fruited variety pleases with its meatiness and sugar content. Large fruits grow on bushes 2 m high. Late, tomatoes ripen in 120 -135 days. Each brush forms 5 or more tomatoes weighing up to 500 g each. When ripe, vegetables have a delicate pink-raspberry color. Larger fruits have a red tint.
Due to its taste, this variety has become quite popular. The fruits are consumed fresh. They are also used to prepare various dishes for the winter. Among the advantages of Gigant-10 Novikov tomatoes, one can note their long storage.
The disadvantages include weak resistance to viruses and fungi. With proper care in greenhouse conditions, almost 3 kg of fruit can be harvested from one bush. The variety tolerates transportation well, maintaining its quality and presentation.
Fairy gift
Among the low-growing large tomatoes that ripen early, one can distinguish the Fairy's Gift variety. The fruits have a beautiful orange color and a wonderful taste. 90 days after the seeds sprout, you can enjoy the first fruits.
This article described the most popular varieties of large-fruited tomatoes. This is only a small part of the varieties of this species that exist. In addition, every year Russian breeders create new varieties and hybrids intended for cultivation in all regions of the country.
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