10 large-fruited tomatoes for polycarbonate greenhouses and open ground

Seed producers often promise “mountains of gold,” but sometimes what grows is not what it is. Therefore, it is much more useful to learn about the successes of ordinary gardeners who managed to grow a crop worthy of attention, in order to take note of the varieties and secrets.

The tomato season, as well as the future harvest, is still ahead. Therefore, our Club of Amateur Tomato Growers is still discussing the vagaries of the weather, the heat that has gripped the entire country and how people and plants tolerate it. While the tomatoes are ripening and filling with juice, preparing for new ratings, let’s remember last year’s successes and achievements of our passionate tomato growers. If you are not yet one of the record holders, but want to join them, it’s time to find out which varieties of tomatoes were the largest of all last year.

All photographs and comments about different varieties of tomatoes in this material belong to real people. They may not coincide with advertising photos and descriptions of varieties offered by seed producers and agricultural companies.

Rating of varieties and hybrids

Today, breeders offer a wide range of seeds, which are divided into two categories: hybrids and varieties.

Hybrids

A hybrid is an artificially bred type of tomato that has an improved characteristic: resistance to diseases and sudden climate changes. By crossing two varieties, a newly created hybrid emerges: an ideal shape, with evenly distributed color and improved taste.

TOP 5 hybrid tomato varieties with characteristics and descriptions:

1. "Caste F1 (Supernova)". An early ripening hybrid that provides a good harvest. The ripening period is 60-67 days, while the weight of ripe fruits varies from 250 to 300 g. The tomatoes are fleshy, with a dense peel and juicy pulp. They taste sweet, transport well and retain their taste during cooking.

2. "F1 Upgrade" . Mid-season hybrid, resistant to hot weather and various diseases. The bright red tomatoes ripen in the shape of a barrel and weigh 75-100 g. Despite the dense walls, the flesh is juicy, almost seedless.
3. "Bagheera F1" . A bush hybrid that bears fruit all summer. The first harvest ripens 60 days after planting in the ground. The fruits are large (200-240 g), juicy and sweet. The bushes take root and develop in any soil.
4. "Pietra Rossa F1" . The hybrid is suitable for large-scale cultivation: tomatoes ripen evenly, are characterized by a red tint, round shape, pleasant taste and weight of 70-100 g. The density of tomatoes allows them to be stored for up to 2 months after picking from the bush.
5. "Rufus F1" . High-quality hybrid providing early harvest. The tomato produces large round fruits of a rich scarlet hue. From one bush you can collect about 120 fruits.

Varietal tomatoes

A variety is a group of plants selected by breeding. With the help of the variety, certain seeds are produced for growing tomatoes and possibly creating hybrids.

TOP 5 best tomato seeds for 2021 with a brief description:

1. "Beefsteak" . Round scarlet tomatoes with rich flesh. The skin of the fruit is thin, but does not crack when the fruit is overripe. The weight of tomatoes reaches 300-500 g.
2. "Crimson Giant" . A variety that conveys the richness of tomato flavor. The color of the fruit is raspberry-pink, the weight varies from 500 to 800 g.
3. "Mikado" . Ideal tomatoes for fresh consumption. The fruits are pink, heart-shaped, weighing 400-600 grams.
4. "Sugar Bison" . Growing this variety guarantees a good harvest - up to 6 kg per bush. At the same time, the weight of the fleshy red fruits is 500-600 g.
5. "Black Prince" . A classic type of nightshade with a slight sourness that complements the original tomato taste. Tomatoes weighing 200 g have tender pulp that contains virtually no seeds.

Protection from pests and diseases

Large varieties of tomatoes need agrotechnical protection constantly, from planting seeds until the end of the season.

Tomato viral disease - mosaic

Ways and means of struggle:

• they help against a number of ground pests - Aktara, Mospilan (prepared and used according to the scheme);
• against soil insects such as root-knot nematodes (worms), garlic solution poured into the soil or Fitoferm helps;
• Prevention methods will protect you from unexpected guests - for example, the use of bleach, which is poured into the soil a week before planting;
• Anti-Khrushch and Prestige fight against Khrushchev larvae.

In order to prevent the appearance of parasites, the soil under the bush is regularly dug up and the area is checked for the presence of insects.

Late blight and Blackleg are the most popular diseases of tomatoes; their occurrence is prevented by covering the soil between the rows with peat or straw.

The highest yielding tomato varieties

1. "Persimmon" . An early-ripening variety, which belongs to the determinate type of bush, 1 m high. After 100 days from the moment of planting the seeds, you can get the first fruits: orange, heart-shaped tomatoes with thin skin and sweet pulp. The weight of a tomato is 200-300 g, with 1 sq. m you can get up to 7 kg of harvest.
2. "Gina" . One of the best varieties of salad tomatoes. The crop germinates 100 days after planting the seedlings in the ground. Ribbed, flattened fruits weigh 200 g. From 1 sq. m yields 5-6 kg of tomatoes.
3. "Pepper Red" . Cylindrical fruits with red flesh provide approximately 9.8 kg per 1 sq. m.
4. "Pepper Raspberry" . A low-growing variety of pink tomatoes produces over 12 kg of nightshade per 1 sq. m. In this case, the weight of one fruit does not exceed 300-400 g.
5. "Orange Cream" . Fiery-colored fruits give an excellent harvest: up to 10 kg per 1 sq. m. Tomato weight - 50 g. The variety is resistant to temperature changes and soil diseases.

Nobleman

The bush can grow up to 70 cm. It was bred for growing in open ground, but it can also be grown in greenhouses. The fruits can weigh up to 1 kilogram, with an average weight of 400 g. The best large-fruited tomatoes have a sweet and juicy taste. Suitable for preparing salads, gravies, sauces, juices. It is recommended to tie it up, put supports and remove excess branches.

So, the best varieties of large-fruited tomatoes are listed above. This does not mean at all that other representatives of this species will not be able to compete with them with proper care.

How to grow large tomatoes? It is necessary to create the shape of a bush, leaving 1-2 stems and removing side shoots, tying each branch, installing supports, otherwise the plant may break under the weight of the fruit. Removal of excess inflorescences and leaves, regular fertilizing, sufficient lighting, moderate watering, loosening the soil and weeding are required. Take action to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests.

The best new varieties of 2021

1. Tomato "Geranium Kiss" . An early ripening variety that guarantees a good harvest - up to 60 fruits from one cluster. The tomatoes are small, juicy and sweet in taste. They retain their taste both fresh and processed.
2. "Spiridonsky" . Low growing variety: maximum 60 cm in height. It is resistant to frost and is able to bear fruit at temperatures of +5-8 degrees. Vegetables have a rich tomato taste with a slight sourness.
3. "Pink raisins" . Tall tomato, suitable for transportation and long-term storage. It is characterized by unusual fruits in the form of a pale pink plum.
4. "Hope" . A high-yielding variety of pink tomatoes that will appeal to experienced gardeners. The plant has from 5 to 7 branches, each of which contains 8-10 tomatoes.
5. "The Cream of the Giant" . An improved version of the classic variety. Oval fruits can be crimson, yellow or burgundy, weighing 60-80 g.

Classification of varieties by ripening time

According to the ripening period, tomatoes are divided into early-ripening (ripen in 50-80 days), mid-ripening (90-120 days) and late-ripening (120-150 days).

Early ripening varieties (50-80 days)

1. Tomato "Sanka" . The variety is convenient for growing for sale: the fruits ripen evenly, are small in size and bright red in color, and weigh 90-110 g. Up to 3 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from one bush. They ripen 64-82 days from the moment the seeds are planted in the ground.
2. "First-grader" . A universal variety whose fruits ripen on days 80-96. One bush produces 5-6 kg of fleshy pink tomatoes.
3. "Red Rooster" . Suitable for most climate zones. The first harvest can be harvested already 85-90 days after the sprouts emerge. The weight of the fruit is 600 g, and the total yield per bush is 3-5 kg.
4. "Present" . A salad variety of tomatoes, the harvest of which can be harvested in 45-60 days. Red, round-shaped tomatoes do not exceed 150 g.
5. "Pink flamingo" . Tomato maturity occurs 80-90 days after the first shoots. The pulp of the fruit is juicy and dense. The first fruits are much larger than the subsequent ones.

Mid-season varieties (90-120 days)

1. Tomato "My love " Fruit ripening period is 100-115 days. The tomatoes are fleshy, bright red in color. The variety is characterized by high germination - up to 95% of the harvest.
2. "Snow Leopard" . One of the most productive and hardy tomato varieties. With proper care, you can get up to 10 kg of harvest per season. The first fruits ripen in 90-120 days.
3. "Marissa" . A variety of universal use that gives the first harvest on day 115-125. Vegetables have dense pulp and thick skin.
4. "Pink Honey" . Loose pink tomatoes that bear fruit 110-116 days after germination. One bush will provide a summer resident with 6 kg of tomatoes.
5. "Abakan pink" . The first shoots should be expected at 110-120 days. One bush will produce 4-5 kg ​​of heart-shaped pink tomatoes.

Late varieties (120-150 days)

1. Tomato "Rio Grande" . Appetizing tomatoes of standard color, weighing 150 g. You can collect up to 4 kg of harvest from the entire bush. The first formed tomatoes are expected 120-140 days after planting.
2. "Bull's Heart" . Ripening period is 120-135 days. The weight of one tomato varies from 200 to 400 g.
3. "Miracle of the Earth" . Harvest can be expected closer to 120 days from planting. During the season, 10-11 kg of tomatoes are harvested from the bush, and the type of fruiting is extended.
4. "Pepper cream" . Fruiting occurs on day 130-145. The vegetables are smooth, with dense pulp, permissible weight is 200 g.
5. "Orange giant (giant)" . Formed on day 120-140. The subspecies is resistant to diseases and viruses.

Review of large-fruited hybrids

When considering large-fruited tomatoes, one cannot ignore hybrids. Breeders have instilled in crops the best parental qualities of varieties and adapted them for cultivation in more unfavorable conditions.

Attention! All hybrid seeds on the package are marked F1.

Ural

The hybrid is zoned for cultivation in the Urals. The crop bears fruit well in any type of greenhouse. The structure of the bush is characterized by strong branching, which requires constant human participation to pinch shoots. Tomatoes grow weighing up to 400 g. Usually one plant bears 8 kg of fruit.

Krasnobay

According to the ripening period, the tomato is considered mid-season. The popularity of the crop is due to its high yield, reaching 40 kg/m2. Round fruits from the first ovary grow weighing up to 500 g; all subsequent ovaries bear vegetables weighing about 350 g.

Handbag

This large-fruited hybrid is considered greenhouse only. The plant has a very tall main stem. Tomatoes ripen early. The weight of the fruit reaches 400 g.

Cavalcade

Early tomatoes are initially designed for growing in a greenhouse, but in the southern regions they can successfully bear fruit outside. Fruit weight is 150 g. The high-yielding crop produces 15 kg/m2 of vegetables.

Gilgal

The tall plant forms clusters with 5 fruits. In terms of harvest ripening, the hybrid is considered mid-early. The culture yields up to 35 kg/m2 of large tomatoes weighing 300 g.

Volgograd

The main stem of the plant grows tall. The hybrid is considered mid-season in terms of ripening. Tomatoes with a sweetish taste of pulp weigh about 300 g. The skin of the vegetable is quite durable and does not crack under slight mechanical stress.

Russian size

Together with this tomato, you can consider the hybrid “Sibiryak”. Both crops are characterized by giant fruits. Of course, not all tomatoes grow super big. Typically, the average weight of a vegetable is 0.5 kg, but records have been recorded with individual specimens weighing up to 3 kg.

Rating of varieties by bush height

According to the classification by height, there are three types of tomatoes: indeterminate - the tallest, semi-determinate - medium height and determinate - located close to the ground.

Indeterminate

1. Tomato "Mikado pink" . The height of the seedling is 1.6 - 2.5 m. The yield of tomatoes is 10-12 kg per 1 sq. m.
2. "The Scarlet Flower" . The height of the plant varies from 0.7 to 1.5 m. A summer resident can count on 4 kg of fleshy fruits with gymnosperms.
3. "De Barao" . Bush height: 1.7-2.4 m. The powerful stem allows the tomatoes to ripen evenly and form 5-7 kg of plum-shaped tomatoes with sour-sweet pulp.
4. "Pink Giant" . The plant needs a garter, since its height is 1.8-2.9 m. The flattened round fruits weigh 400-600 g. Basically, 3-4 kg of tomatoes are removed from the bush.
5. "Crimson fig" . The spreading bush grows up to 3 m. Long-term fruiting allows you to regularly obtain up to 7 kg of pear-shaped tomatoes from the bush. Tomatoes have a pleasant honey-fruity flavor and unusual color.

Semi-determinant

1. Tomato "Pink Elephant" . A greenhouse subspecies of tomatoes that grows up to 1.3 - 1.5 m. 7-10 fruits weighing 400-1000 g each are formed on the bush.
2. "Anna" . Heart-shaped fruits develop on a plant 1.5 m high. Round tomatoes weigh 100-300 g, while their flesh is loose and dense.
3. "Magnus" . Flat-round tomatoes of a light green hue, weighing 120-150 g. Bush height 1.2-1.5 m.
4. "Baron" . Disease-resistant early ripening variety. Reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.6 m.
5. "Eagle Beak" . Pink, oblong-shaped fruits develop on a plant 1.3 m in height. Moreover, the weight of tomatoes does not exceed 700 g.

Determinate varieties

1. Tomato "Abakan pink " The height of the bush is 0.8-1.2 meters, while one cluster produces up to 6 fruits.
2. "Biysk Rose" . It grows up to 1.5 m, while the weight of tomatoes varies from 500 to 700 g.
3. "Alsu" . An early plant with a thin stem and a height of 0.7-1 m. From one bush you can collect up to 4 kg of heart-shaped fruits.
4. "Panekra" . Fleshy scarlet tomatoes develop on a bush 0.9 m high. The fruits weigh 400-500 g.
5. "Grushovka" . Red, cooked fruit with a rich tomato taste. The height of the plant with a dense stem is 0.6-0.8 m.

Alsou

Large tomatoes can also be tasty. This is proven by the Alsou variety. Its fruits are juicy, very sweet, weighing on average 400 grams. Tomatoes that ripen at the very beginning can weigh 1 kilogram. The plant is low (up to 1.5 meters), has early ripening periods. Can be grown in protected or unprotected soil. Accompanied by high productivity.

Has excellent resistance to tomato diseases. When forming a bush, 2-3 shoots are left. Gartering and removal of side branches is required.

Classification of tomatoes by type of cultivation

Varieties for open ground

Most categories of tomato seeds are suitable for growing in open ground. The summer resident needs to take into account the region of residence, climatic conditions and the versatility of the proposed variety.

Rating of the best seeds for planting tomato seedlings for open ground:

1. Tomato "Orange" . An unpretentious variety with an ideal harvest: the fruits in a bunch ripen evenly, have a yellow color and a round shape, weigh approximately 150-200 g. The tomatoes are dense and juicy, while they have few seeds. Suitable for any type of dish, preparing pasta and salting. Bushes must be tied up in a timely manner.
2. "Dietary Healthy Man" . Juicy, sweet orange tomatoes. Early ripening variety with long shelf life. The 1 m high bush needs support due to the large number of brushes. The fruits are large, approximately 300 g each.
3. "Gigolo" . Fleshy tomatoes with thick skin and a sweet flavor. The variety is productive, stores well, and bears fruit before the onset of cold weather. The bush does not need support and takes up little space in the garden bed.
4. "Golden heart" . An early-ripening variety of orange, heart-shaped tomatoes. The pulp is juicy, rich yellow. The bush is compact, approximately 50-80 cm, does not require pinching.
5. "Heart of a Buffalo" . A productive variety suitable for canning and making tomato paste. Loose, heart-shaped fruits, with thin skin and juicy raspberry-colored pulp, weigh 200-250 g. The variety is distinguished by long-term fruiting and resistance to various diseases. The bush is low-growing, spreading, and does not require pinching.

The best varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses and greenhouses

To get a good harvest, it is recommended to grow tomatoes in greenhouses and greenhouses. Below are proven varieties that will provide summer residents with ripe and at the same time fleshy tomatoes.

Rating of tomato varieties for greenhouses with descriptions:

1. honey " An unusual subspecies of tomatoes with thick green skin and bright pink flesh. The fruit tastes sweet, with a honey flavor. Suitable for both fresh consumption and preservation. They are unpretentious in care, but require pinching and tying up. In greenhouse conditions, bushes grow up to 1.5 m.
2. "Marshmallows in chocolate" . Brown-red fruits with thin skin and juicy pulp. The vegetables are sweet and suitable for slicing and making tomato paste. The variety bears fruit before the onset of the first cold weather. The harvest is stored for a long time. The height of the bush does not exceed 1.7 m in height.
3. "Golden domes" . Mid-season tomato variety with yellow fruits. The tomatoes are juicy and fleshy, weigh from 200 to 400 grams, and can ripen indoors when picked green. The height of the bush is 1.6 m.
4. "Malachite Box" . A green type of tomato with an unusual fruity flavor. The pulp of the fruit is tender, practically without seeds. The height of the bush reaches 1.5 m, and there are many fruits. Average weight of tomatoes: from 80 to 200 g.
5. "Citrus Garden" . A variety of yellow tomatoes that will provide the summer resident with a rich harvest. The fruits are oval in shape, with a thick peel, ideal for pickling. The bush can reach a height of 2 m, but it needs pinching and timely watering.

Varieties for growing on the balcony and at home

Tomatoes can also be grown at home, the main thing is to choose the right varieties for this purpose. Rating of the best tomato seeds for planting on a balcony or windowsill:

1. Tomato "Bonsai" . Early ripening cherry, forming bushes 30 cm high. The fruits are tasty, round in shape, weighing 20 g. Productivity per bush - up to 1 kg.
2. "Room surprise" . A variety characterized by elongated vegetables weighing 30-40 g. It is important to provide the plant with light during the period of growth and formation of ovaries.
3. "Pinocchio" . The most productive indoor variety - from one bush you can get up to 1.5 kg of round, bright red fruits.

Advantages and disadvantages of large tomatoes

Large tomatoes are those whose weight exceeds 150 grams. The benefits also include tasty and meaty pulp. In cold regions, low-growing varieties are most often planted. Quite a few mid-season varieties are intended for planting in warm regions. When growing, the following nuances must be taken into account:

• In order for large bushes to fully develop, they must be regularly fed and watered.
• Shoots need support. Otherwise they will break under the weight. Due to the thin, fragile shell, transportation and storage may be difficult.
• Excessive moisture can cause the skin to crack.

If all the rules are followed when caring for the plant, the harvest will be quite high. The list of advantages also includes good taste and commercial demand.

The disadvantages of large-fruited crops include:

• late maturation;
• demanding care;
• the need to provide protection from drafts and strong winds.

Rating of varieties by characteristics and fruit size

By size

In size, tomato subspecies can be large-fruited, small-fruited and medium-sized.

Large-fruited tomatoes

1. "Lemon giant" . One of the sweetest and juiciest varieties of tomatoes. It got its name for its appearance: the weight of the fruit reaches 700-900 g with a bush height of 1.5 m. Vegetables can ripen after the stalk is separated.
2. "Golden Bull" . The plant produces large yellow fruits with sweet pulp weighing 800-900 g. The variety is suitable for people on a diet.
3. "Mexican (Mexico City)" . An indeterminate plant that produces flat-round, scarlet-colored fruits weighing 600-900 g. The pulp is not juicy, with noticeable sourness.

Medium sized tomatoes

1. "Wild Rose" . One of the classic varieties of red tomatoes with thick skin and loose flesh. The weight of the fruit varies from 200 to 400 g.
2. "Pink Heart" . A capricious variety of tomatoes, which ultimately produces heart-shaped fruits of a raspberry hue with juicy pulp weighing 250-450 g.

Cherry and small-fruited

1. "A curiosity" . Fragrant burgundy cherry tomatoes with a pronounced sweet taste. Suitable for both fresh dishes and pickling. The variety is early ripening and bears fruit before frost. It is better to grow a tomato in a greenhouse: a bush 1.8 m high must be tied up and pinched.
2. "Cherry Falls" . Small-fruited, early-ripening tomatoes with an ampelous bush shape. From one ovary you can collect up to 100 fruits. Tomatoes weighing 15-20 g taste sweet. Despite the thin peel, they do not crack when overripe.

By color

Varieties of red tomatoes

1. "Snegirek" . A classic variety of tomatoes: the fruits are medium in size, weight does not exceed 180 g. Adapted to cold and dry soil.
2. "Elf" . One of the most remarkable cherry varieties. Red vegetables weigh 15-20 grams and have a unique taste.
3. "Lyana" . An ultra-early tomato variety with a classic tomato taste. Resistant to cold and disease.

King of Kings

The largest varieties of tomatoes include this type of tomato. This is a giant tomato. It has a high yield; the weight of a tomato can reach 1.5 kg. The pulp is strong and fleshy. The taste is sweet and sour. It is considered a representative of late ripeness. Suitable for growing in unprotected soil in the southern regions, and in closed soil in mid-latitudes. The height of the bush can be up to 2 m. Suitable for preparing salads, purees, juices, sauces. The plant must be tied up and stepsoned.

The best tomato varieties for different regions

The location of the region plays an important role in choosing the right seed variety. Let's look at examples taking into account different climatic conditions.

Tomatoes that do not require pinching

Rating of the top 5 best varieties of tomatoes that do not require pinching:

1. "Chio-chio-san" . The first fruits appear on the 115th day from the moment of planting. The variety is resistant to diseases and is easy to care for.
2. "Rocket" . A variety of red tomatoes with an elongated shape. It has good productivity.
3. "Oak" . An early ripening variety characterized by resistance to temperature changes.
4. Variety "Metelitsa" . Tomatoes have a classic round shape with a pleasant sweet taste.
5. "Shuttle" . A frost-resistant variety of round tomatoes with thick skin and tasty pulp.

The most resistant varieties of tomatoes

An important factor when planting tomato seedlings in the soil is stability. Let's consider the main classifications of the resistance of this vegetable.

Frost-resistant tomatoes

1. "Leningrad chill" . An unpretentious cold-resistant variety with medium-sized red fruits. The tomatoes are juicy, sour, weighing 80-110 g. The bushes are low (up to 50 cm), productive, and do not require staking.
2. "Charisma" . A high-yielding tomato variety that produces fruit 121 days after planting in the ground. Vegetables are round, red in color, weighing 100-150 g.

Drought-resistant varieties

1. "Rose of Wind" . An early-ripening tomato variety that produces scarlet-colored fruits. Resistant to drought and temperature changes.
2. "Garden Pearl" . A determinate variety of pink tomatoes with a fleshy interior. Each bush can produce up to 300 fruits, even in the dry season.

Tomatoes resistant to diseases and pests

1. "The Heart of Tibet" . Mid-season tomato variety with juicy heart-shaped fruits. The tomatoes are large, weighing 450-500 grams, with thick skin and a classic taste, without pronounced sourness.
2. "Vologda" . A greenhouse tomato variety that is resistant to all types of viruses and diseases, including late blight. The fruits are tasty, fleshy, bright red.
3. "Bohemia" . A variety for planting in open ground. Resistant to pests and viruses. Gives a good harvest: up to 6 kg of red tomatoes from one bush.

Pudovik

Suitable for keeping in open ground, but in places with a temperate climate it is preferable to plant in a greenhouse or greenhouse. It is a mid-season variety and has an average height. The fruits reach up to 700 grams in weight, are sweet in taste, fleshy, and are used for preparations, as well as for fresh consumption. Shows resistance to leading tomato diseases. It is necessary to remove the stepsons, tie up the bush, and install reliable supports.

Exotic and original varieties

The category of exotic tomatoes includes varieties with an unusual color, pretentious shape or taste that is not typical for tomatoes.

Tomatoes with a special color:

• "White cherry" . An unusual variety of tomatoes, which is characterized by light yellow small fruits with a spicy aroma and sweet taste. The variety propagates by self-sowing and does not get sick; the bush does not need pinching or staking. There are approximately 5-6 berries on one cluster, weighing 3-4 g. The ripening period is average, and the bush bears fruit before the onset of cold weather.
• "Emerald Apple" . The variety received its name for the fruits of a bright lemon color interspersed with emerald color. The variety is mid-season and usually produces a harvest in early September. The vegetables are fleshy, weighing 300-350 g. The taste is spicy with a slight sourness.

Tomatoes of the original form:

• "Auria" . An amazing tomato that resembles the shape of the lady's finger grape fruit. A bush 1.5 m high usually produces up to 20 clusters with 5-6 fruits on each. The tomato tastes normal, with a slight hint of sweetness.
• "Reisotomat" . Externally, the fruit is presented in the form of several fused green tomatoes. Typically, the weight of such tomatoes reaches 400-900 g, and they taste sweet.

Varieties with individual taste:

• "Cherokee Green Gold" . Yellow fruits weighing 600-800 g. They taste like tropical fruits. The tomato takes a long time to ripen and produces high yields.
• "Black Pineapple" . The name itself already says a lot about the taste of the tomato. The shade of the pulp is also surprising: it combines four tones at once: yellow, black, red and green.

Features of large-fruited tomatoes

All large-fruited varieties are conventionally combined into the group of beef tomatoes and have a salad purpose. The pulp of beef tomatoes has the highest content of sugars, dry substances, provitamin A and lycopene. The variety of large-fruited varieties is simply incredible: there are tomatoes in the shape of a pear, pepper, cylindrical, plum-shaped, round, flattened, ribbed, and heart-shaped. The color of the fruit is no less varied: in addition to all shades of red and yellow, there are varieties with white, green, and dark brown tomatoes.

Most beef tomatoes are tall and can produce a full harvest only in greenhouse conditions. Some indeterminate varieties are suitable for open ground, but only in the south of the country, so you should pay more attention to semi-determinate and determinate tomatoes. Early low-growing varieties of Siberian selection, which are maximally adapted to unfavorable conditions, are excellent for cold regions. There is more choice in warm regions; mid-season and mid-late varieties have time to ripen there.

Large-fruited tomatoes have their own characteristics that should be taken into account during the growing process. Firstly, the formation of large fruits requires a lot of nutrients, so you will have to feed the plants more often. Secondly, a large number of ovaries impairs the quality of the harvest, and in order to obtain uniform tomatoes it is necessary to remove excess inflorescences in a timely manner. In addition, the shoots need support, otherwise they may break due to the weight of the ripening fruits.

Advantages of large-fruited varieties:

• very tasty, aromatic, sugary pulp;
• large tomatoes are great for baking, processing into juice (which turns out very rich and thick), and making ketchup;
• Thanks to their durable skin, these tomatoes are stored for a long time;
• with proper care they produce high yields.

Minuses:

• ripen later than small-fruited varieties;
• more demanding in care;
• need protection from the wind and support during the fruiting period;
• not suitable for whole-fruit canning.

The best collection varieties of tomatoes

Collection varieties are rare varieties of tomatoes that were bred by private breeders. They are mainly distinguished by their unusual color scheme or by crossing several well-known hybrids. Let's look at the top 10 collectible tomato varieties of 2021:

1. "Ildi" . Tall cherry variety. The fruits are yellow in color, weighing 10-15 g, suitable for canning and freezing. One brush yields 80-100 fruits.
2. "Sangella" . Cherries with orange-colored fruits, weighing 20-70 g. They taste sweet, with a light fruity aroma. Suitable for growing in the middle zone.
3. "Pink Siberian Tiger" . A collectible variety of flat-round tomatoes of a burgundy hue, weighing 200-250 g. The variety is disease-resistant, adapted to temperature changes.
4. "Sergeant Pepper bi-color" . A mid-season hybrid grown on bushes 2 m high. The fruits are heart-shaped, orange in color, weighing 60-200 g. They taste sweet, with a consistently consistent tomato aroma.
5. "Purple Dragon". Tall exotic type of tomato. The purple fruits taste very sweet, with bright fruity notes. The height of the bush is 1.6 m, and the weight of the tomato is 30-45 g;

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6. "Blue Pear" . Mid-season hybrid with high yield. Suitable for growing both in greenhouses and outdoor areas. The tomatoes are tasty, red-violet in color.
7. "Second Phil" . An unusual variety, the fruits of which are presented in the form of several fused yellow cherry tomatoes. The pulp is sweet with a slight sourness.
8. "Adelaide" . The classic form of tomatoes in a new interpretation. The fruits are pink in color with green vertical stripes. The variety is demanding on soil type and sunny side.
9. "Victorian gnome" . Determinate variety with bright red fruits. The bush reaches only 50 cm in height, so it can be grown on windowsills or densely sown beds.
10. "Green grapes" . An early ripening cherry variety that bears fruit before the onset of frost. Green tomatoes weigh 20-40 g and taste very sweet.

Bull's heart

In the southern regions of Russia, this variety is grown in open ground, but in the middle zone it is better to plant it in greenhouses. The stem can grow up to 170 cm in height. The productivity of this variety of large tomatoes is high; the fruits are ready for harvesting more than two months after germination. Tomatoes weigh on average 400 grams, have a sweet-sour taste, and are juicy. Suitable for salad and raw consumption. It requires tying to supports, removing side branches, and feeding with mineral fertilizers.

Tips for choosing a variety

In order not to make a mistake in choosing the right tomato variety, you need to take into account several criteria:

1. Zoning . Decide on the type of climate in your region and select varieties that are best suited;
2. Landing place . In order for tomatoes to produce a good harvest, think about planting them in advance - in a greenhouse or in an open area;
3. Purpose . If you are planting several varieties of tomatoes, then think about their purpose in advance: for canning, fresh dishes or sale.

Important! Also take into account the timing in which you want to get the first harvest and the duration of fruit ripening. If the variety is not adapted to temperature changes or frosts, you will need to take additional care of it.

In an attempt to diversify your plot with tomatoes of unusual colors and shapes, read reviews not only from manufacturers, but also from amateur summer residents.

Reviews of seeds and varieties

Of course, almost every gardener grows tomatoes. This means there can be many opinions about the same variety. We have collected several reviews about tomato varieties among gardening forums and websites.

Polina Ivanova: “Yellow-orange Persimmon – delicious and super-yielding tomatoes.”

Margarita Shakhova: “Tomato 100 pounds - 1.5 m tall, mid-season, dense flesh, low-seeded, sweet.”

Tatyana Nikolaevna: “Old Believers are red tomatoes, aromatic, tasty, with a slight sourness. Salad variety."

Anna Ustinova: “And, of course, bicolors, where would we be without them. Virginia’s sweets are delicious!”

Evgenia Smirnova: “For me, the opening of this season is Brad’s Black Heart. Extraordinarily tasty. The fruits do not get smaller, they are almost the same size from top to bottom. Healthy, beautiful bush."

Lyubov Borisova: “Well, what’s a garden without Sergeant Pepper? I give these tomatoes to my friends. Everyone loves the unusual coloring and heart shape.”

Inna Novikova: “Black De Barao is tasty, productive, suitable for canning.”