Tomatoes from Redko: collection of seeds of rare varieties for 2021 with photos

Each tomato gardener has his own taste preferences. Some people like tomatoes with a slight sourness, others will prefer the rich sweet and sour taste of their favorite fruit, but still the most fans are sweet tomatoes - “honey” and “sugar”.

Sweet varieties of tomatoes can be grown in any region - the main thing is to choose the right ones. And it’s better to do this based on detailed descriptions and reviews from experienced gardeners.

We asked tomato collectors to select their favorite sweet tomatoes.

The best varieties of tomatoes for open ground

Seeds of collection tomatoes from Redko must be ordered in advance. As a rule, the acceptance of orders for them ends by the end of December - beginning of January, so gardeners need to select a suitable variety for themselves in advance and make an application for sending seed material.

Turbojet

The plant is determinate, with a maximum height of up to 0.5 m. Ripening dates are early. The tomato is unpretentious and does not require the removal of stepsons. The bush is almost entirely covered with tomatoes. The maximum weight of the fruit is 80 g. When ripe, it becomes fleshy, red, with a very pleasant classic taste. It is recommended to use it both for preparing and preparing culinary masterpieces, and for eating fresh.

Brown sugar

Indeterminate bush with average harvest ripening time. The plant is tall, therefore it requires mandatory and timely gartering to supports, as well as the removal of stepsons. The highest yield is achieved when molding into 2 stems. Up to 7 kg of tomatoes are harvested from each square. When ripe, they become an unusual brown color, cuboid in shape. The maximum weight of the fruit is 150 g. The taste is unusual, pleasant, well revealed in fresh salads and sauces.

Babushkino

The variety is an amateur selection and therefore distributed exclusively by collectors. The yield is record high. The tomato is tall, indeterminate. The maximum weight of a tomato reached 0.6 kg. When ripe it becomes a classic red color. The taste is balanced, sweet and sour. If there is excess moisture, the fruits may crack. The plant needs mandatory and timely installation of supports and garter.

Dad

Early tomato of indeterminate type. The plant is tall and requires the installation of trellises or supports and gartering, as well as the removal of stepsons. Tomatoes are heart-shaped and weigh up to 350 g. The skin is thin, and the taste characteristics allow the fruit to be classified as a dessert type. When ripe they become a rich pink color. Up to 17 kg of crop is harvested from one square, subject to the recommended agricultural conditions.

Banana legs

Thanks to a video posted on the Internet, the variety became a real hit of the 2021 summer season. Summer residents sought to obtain record harvests of delicious yellow fruits, some achieved amazing results. Tomato of medium ripening, semi-determinate, high-yielding. The maximum height reaches 1 m; it does not require the removal of stepsons.

The fruits are shaped like elongated cream and become golden in color when ripe. The weight of the tomato reaches 80 g. The taste has a characteristic citrus note. Tomatoes do not crack even with high humidity; they are widely used for whole-fruit preservation. Up to 5 kg of harvest with excellent characteristics is harvested from each bush.

Nobleman

Large-fruited dessert tomato with medium ripening time. The plant is determinate with a maximum bush height of 0.8 m. Requires mandatory removal of stepsons. The shape of the fruits is heart-shaped, when ripe they become crimson in color. Their maximum weight is up to 0.5 kg. The pulp is sugary, there are few seeds, the taste is pleasant.

The disadvantage is that tomatoes crack when exposed to excess moisture, and they are also not suitable for long-term storage.

Diva

A raceme-type variety with early fruit ripening. The plant is determinate, up to 1.2 m high. Up to 7 tomatoes are formed in a cluster, and 1 bush contains up to 8 clusters. It is necessary to remove the stepsons and tie them up. Tomatoes are shaped like a heart, when ripe they become bright red, their weight is up to 130 g. Tomatoes do not crack even with excess moisture in the soil, and have good taste characteristics, as for a hybrid. Up to 18 kg of crop is harvested from each square of the bed. The variety has increased resistance to pathogens and produces harvests even under unfavorable weather conditions in the summer.

Lyubasha

An ultra-early tomato variety with high yields and low maintenance. The maximum height of the plant reaches 1 m. It requires mandatory and timely gartering, installation of supports, and removal of stepsons. The fruits are round in shape, very dense, and when ripe they become bright red, fleshy, and tasty. Their weight reaches 130 g. They are characterized by good transportability. Tomatoes do not crack even with high humidity in the area. Fruiting occurs in unison. The plant has increased resistance to infections and viral diseases.

Pickling miracle

Tomato of determinate type, truss, with early fruit ripening. The maximum height of an adult plant reaches 0.8 m. Removal of stepsons is not required. The shape of the tomatoes resembles oval cream. They are dense, acquire a rich red color when ripe, and are characterized by good transportability. The taste is pleasant and balanced. Tomato is characterized by increased resistance to fungal diseases.

Tomatoes from Valery Medvedev

Tomato Raspberry Onslaught

tomato Raspberry onslaught

You can purchase tomato seeds from Medvedev or simply view the tomato catalog for 2021 on the website Your Tomatoes.

His collection contains only proven tomato varieties. Many people like his productive tomato varieties for open ground. Its calling cards are the Apple Spas and Raspberry Onsl tomatoes, which delight gardeners from various regions with their productivity.

Valery Sergeevich updates his catalog on September 15, and you can order seeds from him throughout the year. He sends seeds very quickly. Each variety has a description and photo, and many have a video.

Yield varieties for open areas

Owners of small summer cottages want to get as much harvest as possible from them.

Therefore, they opt for tomato varieties that are characterized by increased yields and produce fruit even in unfavorable conditions.

Mongolian dwarf

A super-determinant tomato with high yields that does not require removal of shoots. Ripening dates are early. The maximum height of the bush reaches 0.3 m, and the width is up to 1 m. A garter is not only unnecessary, but also undesirable. The fruits are beautiful, round, become bright red when ripe, weigh up to 200 g. The taste characteristics are classic tomato. The harvest is used for pickling and fresh consumption. Even under unfavorable weather conditions in summer, tomatoes bear fruit abundantly and do not lose their taste. Seeds are distributed exclusively by collectors.

Shar Pei

The ripening period of this variety is close to late. The plant is indeterminate, tall. The tomato produces pear-shaped fruits with pronounced ribbing. When ripe they become a rich pink color. The taste is classic, with a slight sourness. Yield indicators are excellent. Tomatoes are used for whole-fruit canning.

Varieties for pickling

The main purpose of varieties in this category is to grow crops for canning and pickling, but tomatoes are excellent for fresh consumption. The distinctive properties of vegetables in this group are the beautiful appearance of the fruit, its clear shape, and the ability to withstand temperature changes and not crack.

New from Transnistria.

One of the varieties of the latest additions to the collection. A distinctive quality is the plant’s super productivity. Reviews from gardeners confirm good harvest rates of tomatoes, the quantity of which from one bush can reach 1 bucket. Tomatoes have an elongated shape with a spout at the bottom of the fruit. The average weight of vegetables varies from 70 to 80 grams. The plant belongs to a semi-determinate species with a bush height of 120 to 140 cm. Cultivation is carried out in 2 or 3 stems.

IPK El Salvador.

The variety of Canadian selection belongs to the tall, indeterminate species with bush heights from 1.8 to 2 meters. The advantage is considered to be high yield, uniform fruit ripening, and resistance to late blight. The appearance of the fruit resembles a bullet; the weight of the tomato varies from 40 to 50 grams. Tomatoes have a rich red color, and the plant is a medium-ripening species.

Legend Tarasenko.

The variety is characterized by high yields and belongs to the indeterminate species. The height of the bush reaches from 2 to 2.2 meters; formation of 3 or 4 stems is recommended. The red fruits have an elongated shape with a small spout at the bottom, have a sweet taste and are able to retain their quality during long-term storage. The weight of one fruit is 80 grams; up to 20 pieces of vegetables are formed in one cluster.

The best varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses

The famous collector Valentina Redko has many varieties of tomatoes intended for growing in greenhouse conditions.

Grandma's secret

Indeterminate tomato with high yields. The ripening time is average. The tomato will definitely appeal to connoisseurs of large-fruited varieties. Needs timely gartering and removal of stepsons. The fruits are flat-round, fleshy, with a high sugar content and excellent taste. When ripe they turn red-crimson. Great for making juice. More than 5 kg of crop is harvested from each bush.

A pineapple

A pathogen-resistant and quite rare tomato variety. Ripening period is early, the plant is of indeterminate type. The maximum weight of the fetus reaches 0.8 kg. The unusual color gives tomatoes an external resemblance to pineapples . The taste characteristics are also original, in which fruit notes and a subtle citrus aroma stand out clearly. The pulp is dense.

Evpator

A tomato with unlimited bush growth and average harvest ripening time. It requires mandatory removal of stepsons and timely tying to supports. Resists pathogens well. The fruits are round, very dense, beautiful, and become bright red when ripe. They taste wonderful. Tomatoes do not crack even when the soil is waterlogged and are widely used for canning. Their weight is 150 g.

King of Kings

A large-fruited tomato with medium-late ripening and an indeterminate bush type that reaches a height of 180 cm. Requires timely staking. The plant needs regular watering and fertilization. The fruits are large, maximum weight is 1.5 kg, fleshy, high in sugar and have excellent taste. When ripe they become bright red and dense. 5 kg of high quality harvest is harvested from each bush. Seeds are distributed exclusively by collectors.

Honey

A tomato with high yields, indeterminate bush type and medium ripening time. Needs mandatory removal of stepsons and timely garter. The fruits are ribbed, weighing up to 0.4 kg, dark pink in color, very fleshy. The taste is excellent. Up to 15 kg of crop is harvested from each square. The sweetness of tomatoes depends on how much sunlight they receive. Tomato requires mandatory feeding.

Stellate sturgeon

A dessert tomato with medium ripening time and an indeterminate bush up to 180 cm high. Requires mandatory removal of stepsons and timely garter. Tomatoes are heart-shaped, weigh up to 0.5 kg, and have a crimson-red color. Suitable for making sauce and juice, as well as fresh consumption.

Giant varieties

For lovers of huge tomatoes, the collection offers a huge selection of similar varieties. With proper care and cultivation techniques, some plants are capable of producing vegetables weighing up to 1 kg. Due to the characteristics of the fruit, such species require additional support and tying not only of the stems, but also of individual clusters.

The species belongs to the varieties of semi-determinate species and the height of the bushes reaches 150-170 cm. Greenhouse cultivation and the formation of shoots into 2 or 3 bushes with mandatory tying are recommended. The plant belongs to the species with a medium-early ripening period. The fruits have a bright dark red color. The average weight of vegetables reaches 500-700 grams; individual tomatoes can reach a weight of 1 kg. A distinctive feature is the regular oval-heart-shaped shape of the tomato and the almost complete absence of seeds. When cut into slices, tomatoes do not lose their appearance or fall apart, so they are great for salads.

A striking representative of the collection of tall varieties is capable of producing large heart-shaped fruits weighing up to 1 kg. Tomatoes are pink in color and average weight is 400 grams. Tall bushes reach a height of up to 1.8 meters, forming 2 or 3 stems. Tomatoes are distinguished by good meatiness and juiciness, so they are ideal for salads and making tomato juices.

The variety was the result of selection by German researchers. The plant belongs to the medium-sized species. A distinctive feature of the species is considered to be a low content of green mass due to the small number of leaves, which have an unusual elongated shape. The fruits have an unusual appearance; the shape of the tomato resembles the shape of a heart. The tomatoes are slightly flattened from below, and the end has a drawn-out spout. The average weight of vegetables reaches 400-700 grams, individual tomatoes grow up to 1 kg. In cross section, the tomato has a bright red hue, the structure is fleshy, dense and almost completely absent of seeds.

Varieties of low-growing tomatoes

For summer residents who prefer low-growing tomatoes and do not like to bother with tying them up, Valentina Redko’s collection includes varieties of small height. The best of them are:

Alenka;
Aysan;
Andreyka;
Lucky;
Gazpacho;
Gaia;
Summer resident;
Yellow delicacy;
Paradise;
Hermitage Museum.

They have not only excellent yield indicators, but also excellent taste characteristics and good commercial qualities, and also do not require a lot of attention and special care.

Tall crops

Tall tomatoes, as a rule, are characterized by long fruiting periods and produce large fruits. The effort and time spent on gartering and care are justified by a bountiful and tasty harvest. The best tall varieties in Valentina Redko’s collection are considered:

Tsarskoselsky;
Dabi;
Academician Sakharov;
Bulgarian pearls;
Bovine honey;
Valentina Tereshkova;
Giant of Kuban;
Havana cigar;
table;
Golden Canary;
Gold fish.

Collection of seeds of rare varieties of tomatoes from Valentina Redko

Valentina Redko also has in her collection exotic, rare varieties of tomatoes (with anthocyanin, pubescent). Representatives of these are considered:

Amethyst Javel;
Basque Blue;
Blue gold;
Yellow target;
Golden Tiger;
Indigo Rose;
Lutiescent;
Fluffy blue jay;
Peach;
Primari Color;
Blue fire;
Dark Galaxy;
Black shadow.

Reviews about them are mixed. Summer residents agree that these varieties have a lot of advantages, but growing them requires experience and skills. Plants need care and the creation of comfortable conditions for growth.

Elbrus region tomatoes from Valentina Goncharova

Sterling old Norway

Vater Rhein

Valentina Goncharova, an experienced collector, grows her tomatoes in the south of the Stavropol Territory in the Elbrus region, in a zone of risky farming using Natural farming agricultural technology and receives an environmentally friendly harvest. The collection features rare varieties of tomatoes from all over the world. Many years ago, she began collecting her collection of old heirloom tomato varieties and now offers the seeds of these amazing vegetables to those who love to grow rare and exotic fruits.

The 2021 catalog includes 541 tomato varieties and 97 pepper varieties. Valentina supplemented the description of many ancient varieties of tomatoes with stories of their origin.

You can view the full catalog and place an order on the website https://vavladi.ru/ all year round, the seeds are sent to new owners within a week from the moment of payment of the order.