Every year new varieties and hybrids of tomatoes appear, and sometimes, on the contrary, old, long-forgotten, but very successful ones “pop up”. And it is they who turn out to be the most productive of the season, unusually tasty, very early ripening or unpretentious. And this information definitely needs to be shared!
So, what kind of tomatoes will you definitely plant next season on your plot? We have already talked about which varieties of tomatoes have become our readers' favorites this past year. Today we will pay attention to tomato hybrids - which of them are most loved by tomato growers in 2021 and can rightfully be considered the best, most productive and tasty.
Let’s say right away that in the extensive list of the very best there were noticeably fewer hybrids than varieties - this is understandable, because from the latter you can safely and with pleasure collect “your own” seeds, so as not to look for them on sale next year. However, even among the tomato hybrids, summer residents found their favorite ones - tasty, productive and unpretentious. For example…
Tomato Treasure of the Incas F1
Early maturing hybrid of Russian selection.
Suitable for growing in greenhouses and open ground.
Plant of indeterminate type. The bush is powerful, reaches a height of 1.8-2 m, well leafy (leaves of the usual type, green). Requires pinching and tying to a support; it is better to form it into one stem.
The hybrid is resistant to the main pests and diseases of tomatoes (especially tomato mosaic virus, verticillium, late blight and fusarium), tolerates heat well, and grows quickly. Productivity is consistently high.
The fruits are very large in size (300-600 g), grow in clusters of 4-6 berries, bright orange with a red-yellow thin stripe when ripe, round-heart-shaped, with an elongated tip, with a glossy skin and dense fleshy orange in streaks small-seeded pulp. Not prone to shedding and cracking even when overgrown. The taste is excellent, sweet, the aroma is weak.
The tomato has a long shelf life and excellent transportability. The purpose is universal.
↑ Variety of tomato varieties
All tomatoes are divided into two main types. These are varietal tomatoes and hybrids. It is quite easy to distinguish them, since the name of the hybrid plant necessarily contains the designation F1. Hybrids are artificially bred and differ in that the seeds of such tomatoes do not retain hereditary characteristics.
The next characteristic, which is indicated by the manufacturer of the seed material, is the method of cultivation. You can cultivate tomatoes without shelter or in greenhouses. This information must be present on any package of seeds.
Another parameter that distinguishes different varieties of tomatoes from each other is the ripening period. This is the time it takes a plant from the moment it is planted until its fruits reach ripeness. According to the ripening period, tomatoes are divided into the following:
ultra-early (less than 80 days); early-ripening (80–85); mid-early (85–95); mid-ripening (95–105); mid-late (110–120); late (over 120 days).
This classification is very arbitrary, since it does not take into account the characteristics of the growing region. The same tomatoes in different climatic conditions can ripen with significant differences in timing.
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Tomatoes also differ in height, or degree of growth. There are several main types:
indeterminate; semi-determinant; determinant; super-determinant; standard.
The shortest are standard tomatoes; their height may not exceed half a meter. Indeterminate tomatoes are not limited in growth and can reach a length of 2–3 m. In addition, tomatoes are distinguished by color (red, pink, yellow), fruit size and culinary purpose.
Tomato Bobcat F1
Mid-season hybrid of Dutch selection.
Suitable for growing in greenhouses and open ground.
Determinate type plant. The bush is powerful, about 0.7 m high, well leafy (leaves are simple, large, dark green). Requires pinching and tying to a support; it is better to form it into one stem.
The hybrid is resistant to the main pests and diseases of tomatoes (especially verticillium and fusarium), tolerates heat well, does not like overwatering, and is responsive to fertilizing. Productivity is consistently high.
The fruits are large in size (150-300 g), bright red when ripe, flat-round, slightly ribbed at the stalk, with glossy skin and fleshy pulp. Not prone to cracking, homogeneous. The taste is good, salad-like, with noticeable sourness, the aroma is weak.
The tomato has a long shelf life and excellent transportability. The purpose is universal.
Tomato varieties for pickling
Variety Banana legs
Most gardeners who grow tomatoes on their plots tend to choose universal varieties, the fruits of which can be used not only fresh, but also processed. The most common method of preparing tomato preparations for the winter is salting. The list shows the best varieties of tomatoes that can be used for these purposes:
- Banana legs;
- Cornabel;
- Golden Stream;
- King of the Early;
- Gigant Novikova (salting in barrels);
- Truffle;
- Zhigalo;
- Niagara;
- Turbojet.
Choosing tasty and beautiful tomatoes for pickling: video
Tomato Black bunch F1
Mid-season hybrid of Russian selection.
Recommended for growing in greenhouses, but can also be grown in open ground.
Plant of indeterminate type. The bush is powerful, up to 1.8 m high, well leafy (leaves are wrinkled, diamond-shaped, dark green). Requires pinching and tying to a support; it is better to form into two stems.
The hybrid is resistant to major pests and diseases of tomatoes and is responsive to fertilizing. Productivity is consistently good and fruiting is long-lasting.
Cherry fruits are small in size (40-70 g), almost black in color when ripe (with a reddening side in the shade), round, with glossy skin and red tender low-seeded pulp, ripening together in multi-berry clusters. The taste is excellent, sweet with a slight fruity (plum) flavor, the aroma is weak.
A tomato with medium shelf life and excellent transportability. The purpose is universal (but during canning they lose their brightness of color).
Varieties resistant to late blight
Variety Gina
When choosing a variety for your plot, one of the important indicators that many gardeners pay attention to is resistance to late blight. This tomato disease is considered very dangerous: it develops quickly and destroys the crop in a matter of days. It is caused by a fungus that begins its harmful activity in mid-summer - just when the plants are already entering the fruiting phase. Planting tomatoes that are resistant to late blight will help prevent endless battles with this disease. Varieties that are not afraid of late blight:
- Banana legs;
- Mongolian dwarf;
- Cornabel;
- Parsley the gardener;
- Lazy person;
- Giant Novikova;
- King of Kings;
- Truffle;
- Dubrava;
- Niagara;
- Gina;
- Turbojet.
Tomato varieties resistant to late blight: video
Tomato Emerald mandarin F1
Mid-early hybrid of Russian selection.
Suitable for growing in greenhouses and open ground.
Plant of indeterminate type. Bush of medium strength, up to 1.5 m high, well leafy. Requires pinching and tying to a support; it is better to form 1-3 stems.
The hybrid is resistant to major pests and diseases of tomatoes, loves the sun very much, and is responsive to fertilizing. Productivity is consistently good.
The fruits are cocktail, small in size (30-40 g), green in color with a honey tint when ripe, round, with glossy skin and fleshy pulp. The taste is excellent, sweet with a light fruity (citrus) aftertaste, the aroma is weak.
The tomato has a long shelf life and good transportability. The purpose is universal.
Features of cultivation, planting and care
We recommend sowing the seeds of this tomato variety for seedlings 55-60 days before the intended planting in the ground. Seedlings dive at the stage of two true leaves. When planting seedlings in a permanent place per 1 sq. It is recommended to place up to 6 plants per meter of plot.
Further care for tomatoes consists of timely watering, fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizer, pinching and preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests.
You can see the best tomatoes for unprotected ground with photos and reviews in the selection The most productive varieties of tomatoes for open ground. Enjoy watching!
For the formation of low-growing tomatoes, tying and protection from diseases, watch the video
Reviews from those who planted New Transnistria tomatoes are unanimous that this is one of the most productive varieties for open ground. If you have additions to the description, please write them in the comments. If possible, attach a photo of this tomato. Thank you!
This is a natural variety of tomato. Therefore, we recommend taking seeds from a ripe fruit and using them for planting in subsequent seasons.
Tomato Azure giant F1
Mid-season hybrid of Russian selection.
Suitable for growing in greenhouses and open ground.
Plant of indeterminate type. The bush is powerful, about 1 m high, well leafy (leaves are simple, large, green). Requires pinching and tying to a support; it is better to form it into one stem.
The hybrid is resistant to major pests and diseases of tomatoes and loves the sun very much. Productivity is consistently good.
The fruits are medium and large in size (200-300 g), rich chocolate-violet color when ripe, flat-round, slightly ribbed at the stalk, with dense glossy skin and pink juicy pulp. They ripen in clusters of 4-6 berries. The taste is excellent, sweet with sourness, the aroma is weak.
The tomato has excellent transportability and stores well. The purpose is universal.
New tomatoes from Gavrish
“Gavrish” has a section on its website called “New Products 2020”.
And again a puncture - Verlioka is new, but I already grew it in 2019. Or what do they call new products? What's freshly packaged?
Except cherry tomatoes (for me these are not tomatoes
