Tomatoes for open ground: which variety to choose?

The regions of Russia differ significantly in their climatic conditions. Therefore, when choosing tomatoes for planting in the south in 2021, they give priority to heat-resistant, zoned varieties and hybrids. Domestic and foreign breeders offer dozens of types of tomatoes that are resistant to elevated temperatures, drought, and pest diseases.

The catalogs provide descriptions of varieties with photos, but the heat resistance indicator is not always indicated. Experienced gardeners have already identified the most suitable tomatoes for themselves, having tested them in practice. But every year new species appear, more productive and easier to care for.

Features of the region

The south of Russia is a huge territory, including territories and regions with different types of climate. Temperate continental, mountainous, subtropical - variations alternate with each other, with sudden changes in weather typical. Summers are long and hot, winters are humid, with frequent thaws and slight cold. The average temperature in winter, for example, according to indicators in the Krasnodar Territory, is about +7ºC, although it can be higher.

Tomatoes are grown everywhere, sowing seeds directly into open ground. Due to the specific climate, it is necessary to select varieties that are resistant to drought and high temperatures. In areas with low rainfall, it is important to provide irrigation systems. Drip equipment is mainly used, which is economical and has the ability to deliver moisture only to the roots of plants.

Gardeners often grow tomatoes on ridges to retain moisture in the soil and avoid overheating of the plant's root system. Minimal tillage and no-moldboard plowing are practiced.

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The best tomatoes for the south of Russia are heat-resistant

In 2021, early, mid-season and late types of tomatoes are suitable for planting. The fruits ripen gradually, so the harvest is obtained throughout the summer season.

On a note! The line of tomato varieties for the south of Russia includes varietal and hybrid forms for 2021, grown for sale on an industrial scale, as well as on the plots of amateur gardeners.

Indeterminate

Tall varieties require mandatory formation. The descriptions indicate how many stems it is advisable to leave on the bush. They are grown with supports, since the stems have no growth restrictions. Pinching the tops - according to indications (weather, ripening time).

Varieties:

• Pink giant is a productive variety, ripens in approximately 112-115 days. The bushes are tall, with potato leaves. The fruits are round, sometimes flat, weigh 280-400 g, rich pink. Mainly used fresh, as well as for making juices and sauces. Included in the catalog of the State Register of the Russian Federation (2001);
• Mikado - indet up to 1.8 meters high, ripens in 95-106 days. Refers to tomatoes for fresh consumption. Tomatoes are round-flat, pink, with tender pulp flowing with juice. From 1 m² up to 10-12 kg of fruits are collected;
• De Barao black is one of the best late-ripening species, ripens in 120-125 days. Forms a small “cream”, when ripe it is red-brown, almost black. The taste is sweet. The fruits weigh 45-60 g, are dense and do not crack. Usually they grow a bush with 1-2 trunks;
• Scarlet caravel is a mid-season tomato that ripens in about 110 days. The fruits are red, with a glossy skin and a dense structure. They weigh 100-130 g. The hybrid has high taste characteristics and resistance to various infections;
• Elf is a hybrid of unlimited growth. Part of the cherry tomato group. Suitable for harvesting with brushes. The tomatoes are small, up to 20 g, collected in tassels of 12-15 pieces. The color when fully ripe is deep red. Regular removal of stepchildren is required. The taste of the fruit is sweet, sugar content is 6.8%;
• The bell is indefinite and grows up to one and a half meters. Productive, produces elongated tomatoes, weighing 180-200 g. Inside there is very juicy tender pulp. The taste is good, there are few seeds. It has a shelf life, tomatoes can be stored for up to 20-25 days
• Maestro is an indeterminate hybrid with tall leafy bushes. Recommended for the south of the country, resistant to high temperatures, does not tolerate a decrease in performance. Tomatoes are raspberry-colored, spherical, weighing 40-500 g. They are most often formed into one trunk, the crop ripens at the same time.

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Determinant

This group of plants has limited stem growth. Tomatoes are planted in open ground, and the shoots are promptly removed. They are distinguished by their uniform yield of fruits, resistance to diseases, and adverse weather factors. Determinate tomatoes for the south of the country (Kuban, Rostov, Volgograd region, Krasnodar region) are most often well-leafed and resistant to high temperatures.

Most Popular:

• the unpretentious and productive Azhur F1 will delight you with tomatoes weighing 250-400 g. The hybrid is durable and does not crack. Suitable for long-distance transportation. Ripening in 90-100 days. They dig partially, leading into 2-4 trunks;
• Volgograd early ripening 323 - a low determinate bush reaches a height of 40-45 cm. Does not require a garter. Forms tomatoes weighing up to 100 g, shelf-stable, excellent tomato taste. It is characterized by increased resistance to high temperatures;
• Gourmand - ripens in 80-85 days, tasty, productive. 6-7 kg of fruits are removed from the bush. It binds tomatoes well even in drought, and is resistant to temperature changes;
• Zarnitsa is an unpretentious low variety for the southern regions. Tomatoes are round, weighing 90-110 g. Use: for salads, for processing. They have high taste characteristics;
• Gift - a mid-season species, grows well in open-air beds. The bushes grow up to 70-80 cm, well leafy. 4-5 kg ​​of tomatoes are harvested from 1 m². The fruits are round, orange-red. The dry matter content in the pulp is 18-19%. They are valued for their disease resistance, the ability to store tomatoes for a long time, and their presentation.

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Gardeners in the south of Russia and tomatoes of southern varieties appreciated:

• Leandra is a salad-type F1 hybrid. Fruitful, grown on an industrial scale. 347-370 centners of fruits are harvested per hectare. Belongs to the determinant type of plants, fruits 82-125 g, good tomato taste. Features increased heat resistance;
• Finish tomato is grown on an industrial scale. The average yield is 280-600 c/ha. Resistant to major tomato diseases and temperature changes. Grows well in open ground ridges. Late variety, tomatoes ripen in 120-125 days. Plants are low, with little foliage. Weight of tomatoes – 70-80 g;
• Ermak - also belongs to the late-ripening varieties. Bushes 50-55 cm high, medium leafy. Potato-type sheets, medium-sized. The tomatoes are oval-round, weigh 65-75 g. The skin is orange-red, smooth. Inside there are 3-5 nests with seeds. 4.5-7.4 kg are collected from 1 m²;
• Titan is a time-tested variety bred by breeders at the Krymsk experimental station. Listed in the State Register (1986), recommended for cultivation in the south of Russia. Small, up to 40 cm bushes are strewn with numerous fruits during the ripening period. The variety is medium late, harvested 120-135 days after the first shoots. Tomatoes weighing 100-120 g, good taste, with few seeds;
• Fat - forms fruits of 250-300 g. Fruitful, up to 80 cm high, with large tomatoes. Color – bright red. Used for preparing salads, processing into juice, sauces, pasta;
• Bourgeois is a powerful determinate type tomato that ripens in approximately 105-110 days. The tomatoes are round, red, with elastic, glossy skin. They weigh 180-200 g, although some specimens reach a weight of 40-450 g. The taste is excellent;
• Adeline is a heat-resistant variety with high yields. Recommended for cultivation in the south of the country; it is grown in open ground. The plants are low, up to 35-45 cm in height, well leafy. Fruits weighing 80-85 g, good taste;
• Barin is a mid-season tomato that needs moderate pinching. The bushes are strong, up to a meter high, with large green leaves. Internodes are short. The brush contains up to 7 fruits of bright red color. It is distinguished by its friendly yield and keeping quality (up to one and a half months);
• Otranto is a mid-early variety, part of the group of first-generation hybrids (labeled F1). The first harvest is harvested after about 90-95 days and is used for pickling and preservation. The tomatoes are fleshy, weigh 150-160 g, and have a round shape. 5-6 kg are collected from one plant;
• Asterix F1 - grown on an industrial scale, suitable for mechanized harvesting. Belongs to the group of tomatoes with cube-shaped fruits, weight - 80-90 g. The bushes are powerful, with a large number of leaves, covering the tomatoes from the scorching sun. The tomatoes are smooth, red, with a dry matter content in the pulp of 6.2-6.5%. First fees – after 70-80 days;
• Orpheus is an easy-to-care hybrid of the first generation F Early, ripens in 90 days. The fruits are orange-red and egg-shaped. On average, the weight of each is 70-90 g. The pulp is moderately juicy, with a slight sourness. Up to 7 clusters are formed on the bush, the number of tomatoes is 7-9 pieces (in a cluster);
• Hector is a hybrid that produces fruits weighing 180-200 g. Designed for planting on ridges in the open air, it produces a harvest even in unfavorable seasons. Tomatoes weigh 200-250 g, the taste is excellent;
• Golden Flow - produces bushes with a maximum height of 60-70 cm. 5-7 clusters are formed on the plant. The tomatoes are oval, weigh 60-80 g. The skin is dense, bright amber in color. The taste is excellent. Valued for its good keeping quality, resistance to temperature changes, and evenness of the fruit. In terms of timing - ultra-fast.

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Spring round dance

Spring Round Tomatoes are determinate plants. The variety is medium-sized with compact bushes, but they need to be tied up so that the tomatoes do not lie on the ground. The fruits ripen early; the first tomatoes are harvested already 80 days after planting.

Characteristics of the Spring Round Dance:

growing season – 80-85 days; fruit weight – 100-120 g; the skin is strong and does not crack; shape – round; tomato color – red; taste – sweet with sourness.

Advantages of the variety:

early ripeness; tolerates temperature changes; flameproof; yield - 10-12 kg per 1 sq. m.; resistant to viral and fungal infections; excellent presentation; tomatoes do not spoil when transported over long distances; The fruits are used in salads, hot dishes, juices, sauces, and ketchups.

Tomato varieties for winter growing in greenhouses

Thanks to the warm, mild winters in the south, it is not difficult to grow large crops of tomatoes in greenhouses equipped with heating systems. Farmers and simple gardeners cultivate tomatoes this way. In winter, there is a high demand for tomatoes, the price is higher, so the occupation is profitable, although it requires some effort and financial investment.

Tomatoes are grown in extended rotation:

• Gilgal - in greenhouses, the F1 hybrid produces up to 33-35 kg of fruit per square meter. The tall bush grows up to 1.8 meters in closed ground conditions. Up to 7-8 clusters are formed on the plant. Tomatoes weighing 250-300 g, with slight ribbing, with fleshy pulp;
• Amigo F1 is a hybrid from the innovative project Grinomics. It is characterized by a powerful root system, large leaf plates of rich green color. The tomatoes are round, dense, and cherry-red in color when cut. The skin is bright red, glossy. The fruits weigh 200-220 g, the taste is excellent. These tomatoes have an increased content of lycopene in the fruits;
• Malika is a productive F1 hybrid from the beef tomato group. Ripens in approximately 107-110 days. The tomatoes are flat-round, ribbed, with a large number of nests. They weigh 250-300 g and are resistant to cracking. According to reviews from farmers who grow fruits for sale, this hybrid is distinguished by its resistance to temperature changes, high taste and commercial characteristics. From 1 m² up to 30-35 kg of tomatoes are harvested;
• Simona F1 is a short, first-generation hybrid beloved by gardeners in the south. Produces large, up to 200-300 g, rich red fruits. Each tomato has 4 nests, the flesh is dense and juicy;
• Shelf F1 is a tomato from the group of long-lasting varieties (LSL), American selection. The fruits are stored for up to 50-60 days after harvesting. Belongs to the determinant type, ripens in 100-106 days. A very leafy bush, grows up to 60-70 s. The fruits are dense, weigh 200-250 g, tasty;
• Drive F1 – carpal type, early maturing. The first tomatoes are harvested after 85-95 days. The fruits are round in shape, weigh 130-140 g, without a green spot. Sets fruit well at high temperatures, a very heat-resistant tomato. Resistant to verticillium, tomato mosaic virus, root-knot nematodes;
• Manon F1 is a hybrid, produces up to 22 kg/m². Mid-early appearance, with elongated, elongated fruits. The weight of each is 150-180 g. The structure is dense, inside there is sweet pulp with a slight sourness. The main purpose is for salads;
• Bokele is a universal type tomato, produces fruits weighing 80-100 g. The skin is pink, dense with gloss, the flesh is juicy. The taste is sweetish with a slight sourness. Resistant to most diseases, the Bokele F1 tomato is suitable for extended cultivation indoors.

On a note! Bokele is demanding when it comes to watering and requires regular irrigation of the plantings.

In the climate of the southern regions of Russia, which is favorable for planting the crop, tomatoes bear fruit abundantly. But in order to avoid problems with plants and obtain consistently high yields of fruit, it is necessary to choose heat-resistant varieties and hybrids, follow agrotechnical rules, and do not forget about the characteristics of each variety.

Irishka tomatoes

Irishka is an early hybrid, determinant for open ground. The variety has a long fruiting period. The bushes are not tall; plants are grown without pinching. The hybrid is included in the State Register of the North Caucasus District. Irishka tomatoes are resistant to heat and drought. Sow the seeds 45 days before transplanting into the ground. Up to 6 seedlings are placed on 1 square of land. Planting pattern 40 cm by 70 cm.

Main characteristics:

plant height – 40-50 cm; duration of growing season – 85-95 days; inflorescence of intermediate type; the fruits are round, dense, smooth; tomato color – red; weight – 50-80 g; taste – sweet, sugar content 1.8%, dry matter 3.5%; yield - 6-8 kg per 1 sq. m.

Advantages of a hybrid:

heat resistance;
tolerates long-term transportation; with proper agricultural technology and fertilizing, it bears fruit abundantly; resistant to diseases. Advice!
Precursors for tomatoes: zucchini, cucumbers, parsley, cauliflower, dill, carrots.