What are the good varieties of tomatoes to choose for growing?

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The dream of every gardener who grows tomatoes is to get, as they say, not a simple harvest, but a “golden” one. Everyone wants the plants to avoid diseases, and the fruits to grow large, tasty and in large quantities. One of the main factors that can satisfy these requirements is the correct choice of seed material, namely high-yielding tomato varieties. These types of tomatoes are especially valuable for owners of small plots of land, because they allow you to provide your family with fresh vegetables by planting just a few tomato beds. There is no such thing as a surplus - fruits that are not eaten can always be preserved or sold to neighbors. What can we say about growing crops on an industrial scale, when profit directly depends on the quantity of goods.

Today we want to share with you some little secrets on how to choose tomato seeds and what to consider when choosing them, and we will also tell you which varieties of tomatoes are recognized as the most productive and are very popular among gardeners.

Features of growing tomatoes in open ground

Tomatoes for open ground, as a rule, have medium or early ripening periods.

They differ:

• short growing season;
• rapid formation of ripe fruits;
• stable immunity to both diseases (rot, late blight) and pest damage;
• tomatoes for open ground must be frost-resistant;
• ability to withstand temperature changes and high humidity levels;
• short stature;
• but high yields;
• excellent taste.

Attention!

Tall (or indeterminate) tomatoes are more suitable for indoor soil. However, even in open ground beds they can produce a good harvest.

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Rules for growing tomatoes in open ground

To grow delicious tomatoes in the garden, you need the usual care:
watering, loosening, enough sunlight, fertilizing and the right variety.
A few rules for growing tomatoes in open ground:

• The soil is prepared in the fall by digging it up along with fertilizers.
• When spring comes, antibacterial and preventive treatment is carried out. For example, a solution of potassium permanganate.
• Seeds for seedlings are sown in early spring or late February.

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Once the tomato seedlings reach a height of 30 cm, they are transplanted to a permanent place of growth in open ground, having moistened the soil in advance (approximately in mid-May, and in Siberia a little later).

For the first 7 days, tomato seedlings are not watered so that they acclimatize and become stronger.

Fertilizing is applied only a couple of times during the growing season. The main thing is not to overfeed the tomatoes with minerals, otherwise the plant will direct all its energy to growth, and not to fruit set.

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Systematic watering:
the soil should always be moist.
Loosening between rows will provide better air access to the root system.

The fruits should be collected after they are fully ripe. If early harvesting is necessary, green tomatoes are placed and stored in a cool, dark place to ripen.

Below is an overview of the most productive varieties of tomatoes for open ground with a brief description.

The most productive tomato varieties for the Moscow region

Tomatoes are also grown in summer cottages near Moscow. When choosing a variety, it is worth remembering that the climate here is unpredictable and can damage the crop. The following varieties are perfect for growing tomatoes in open ground in the Moscow region.

Tomato variety "Turbojet"

Compact, medium-sized variety, not exceeding 40 cm in height. Despite this, he needs garters. The peel is smooth, red tomato color. The fruits are round, slightly flat. Weight – up to 80 g. Inside there is fleshy, juicy pulp and a lot of seeds. Productivity is about 2 kg from 1 bush.

Tomato "Gina"

Medium-sized bush, growing up to 60 cm. The fruits are round, slightly flattened. There is slight ribbing on the surface. The weight can be from 30 to 80 g.

The taste of Gina tomato is sweet and sour. The skin is thin, rich red in color. The pulp is juicy and tender. The productivity of a tomato variety directly depends on proper care and climatic conditions.

On a note!

Productivity ranges from 10 to 23 kg per 1 m2. Gina is a super-yielding tomato variety.

Labrador tomatoes

Belongs to determinant varieties.

The height of an adult plant is about 70 cm. All fruits are approximately the same size, round in shape, and quite massive. Tomato weight – 150 g. The color is bright red. There are a small number of seeds inside. The pulp is juicy. About 3 kg of tomatoes are harvested from the bush.

Tomatoes "Benito"

The bush of this tomato variety for open ground grows no higher than 70 cm. It fits compactly on the site. It is distinguished by plum-shaped fruits (oblong). The weight can vary from 40 to 100 g. The pulp is dense and elastic. The peel is also quite durable.

Photo of a productive tomato variety “Benito”

Transports well. "Benito" is one of the most productive and delicious varieties of tomatoes.

Productivity up to 25 kg per 1 m2.

Tomato “Mystery of Nature”

Tomato with medium ripening period, tall. Developed by Novosibirsk breeders. Ripens on the 110th day after germination. Stands out for its large fruits. The weight of one can be 700 g. It can also be grown indoors. They can grow for a very long time. The yield is constant - up to 17 kg per 1 m2 of planting.

Choosing the shape of tomato fruits

Tomato varieties, in addition to color, also differ in the shape of the fruit. Here, too, there are many different forms of fruit. And, we must, even when choosing seeds, decide on the shape.

Round (Alka, Alaska, Dar Zavolzhya Pink, Riddle, Infinity F1, Lyana, Sanka, Hurricane F1, Cherolla F1);

Flat-round (Watermelon, Banzai, Nadezhda F1, Orange Queen, Pink Andromeda F1, Black Russian);

With spout (Spring drops, Eugenia, Little Prince, Twist F1, Hali-Gali F1, Lapwing, Citrina F1);

Plum-shaped, or oval (Avizo F1, Galera, Children's sweetness, De Barao, Odeon, Chio-chio-san, Charada);

Pear-shaped (Bull's Heart, Riviera, Emerald Pear, Golden Rain, Ivan Kupala, One Hundred Poods, Taiko);

Heart-shaped (Batyanya, Behemoth king, Danko, Herodes);

Pepper-shaped (Auria, Zhigalo, Zabava, Casanova, Hugo).

Beef tomatoes

These are large-fruited tomatoes, weighing more than 150 g. They are fleshy, juicy, tender and therefore are poorly stored and transported.

The best varieties of beef tomatoes

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Cherry tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are small and can differ from each other in color, shape and type of ovary.

The most frost-resistant productive tomato varieties for the Urals and Siberia

There are very productive varieties of tomatoes for Siberia and the Urals. The main difference is resistance to bad weather, temperature fluctuations, including low temperatures, and good immunity.

Tomato "Sevruga"

A Dutch selection variety that was able to successfully acclimatize in Russia. The fruits are powerful, with a dense skin that protects from external damage. Weight can reach up to 500 g. The pulp is juicy and tender.

Tall bush - up to 1.4 m in height. No staking is needed as the stem is strong enough to support ripe fruit. Pinching is also not required. Productivity up to 5 kg per plant.

Tomato variety “Severyanka”

An ideal tomato variety for the harsh and cold climate of Siberia.

It has strong immunity, which provides high resistance to diseases. The tomatoes are medium size. Do not crack. The taste is sweet and juicy. Suitable for whole fruit canning. Productivity – 8 kg per 1 m2.

Tomatoes "Snegirek"

Low bushes, no more than 40 cm high, with bright red fruits that are massive for its growth. Weight from 180 to 200 g. This is a record holder among its category of tomatoes, since the Snegirek tomato continues to bear fruit even at zero temperatures. The variety is ideal for both the Urals and Siberia. Yield up to 4.5 per 1 m2.

Tomato "Roma"

The variety ripens in medium terms. Approximately 4 months after planting. It has good frost resistance, especially in the last 14 days of the growing season. It can also withstand early frosts. The height of the bush is 1.2 m. It requires pinching. Tomato weight – 140 g. Productivity up to 10 kg per 1 m2.

Low-growing tomato varieties with high yields

Low-yielding varieties of tomatoes for open ground usually grow no higher than 50 cm in height. Among them, a large number are trunks. An excellent choice for garden beds.

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Tomato variety "Buyan"

Experienced gardeners especially like it. It is well suited for the middle zone of the country. The height of an adult plant is approximately 40 - 50 cm. This is an early variety, the tomatoes of which ripen already on the 90th day after planting. The shape is cylindrical. Light weight - up to 90 g. The yield from one bush is 2.5 kg.

Tomato "Dachnik"

A productive determinate variety of tomatoes.

It has a strong, thick stem. Low maintenance. Ripens in a short time, on the 95th day. The weight of one fruit is no more than 130 grams. Possible overripeness. The peel is dense and does not crack even if the fruit is not collected on time. Suitable even for unenriched soil. Productivity 3.5 kg per 1 m2.

Tomato "Novichok"

A high-yielding variety that gives a constant guaranteed harvest in open ground. Ripens in the middle period, on the 115th – 130th day. The fruits are small. Weighing up to 100 g. The maximum height of an adult plant does not exceed 80 cm. Harvest from 1 m2 to 14 kg.

Polbig tomatoes

An early tomato hybrid from Holland. The fruits begin to be harvested 95 days after planting. Undemanding to environmental conditions and care. The bushes are compact, no higher than 80 cm. Moderate amount of foliage. Resistant to bright sunlight and weather changes. Not sick. Productivity per plant is 4.5 kg.

Tomato variety "Solerosso"

An early ripening Dutch tomato hybrid up to half a meter high. The fruits are ready for harvesting on the 90th day after germination. They are shaped like an egg. The tomatoes are small. Productivity is approximately 3 - 3.5 kg per bush.

Large-fruited tomato varieties for open ground

As a rule, large tomatoes are grown in greenhouses. However, there are also representatives that grow well and bear fruit in open ground. So, the largest productive varieties of tomatoes for garden beds.

Tomatoes "Alsu"

The variety is characterized by low growth and very large fruits. The weight of one reaches 800 grams at the first formation of fruits, the subsequent ones are smaller - 300 grams each. The stems are thin and require tying to supports.

Tomatoes are red, kidney-shaped. Glossy skin. Perfectly transportable. Suitable for cold climates. The yield is 7 kg per 1 m2.

Tomato "Dimensionless"

The low-growing variety bears fruit of unusually shaped tomatoes. They are elongated and resemble a jar in their shape. Continues to grow and develop until the plant has the maximum possible number of tomatoes. Weight reaches 1000 g.

On a note!

Tomato “Dimensionless” is perhaps the most productive large-fruited tomato variety - 8 kg per plant!

Tomato variety "Bull's heart"

Many gardeners are familiar with this time-tested variety. The height of an adult plant is 1.3 m. It is distinguished by strong stems and shoots on the sides. Just like Alsou, it first bears fruit with large tomatoes.

The weight can be from 350 to 900 grams, and then smaller ones - about 150 grams. It is shaped like a heart, which is why it got its name. Color pink. Excellent taste. Refers to salad varieties. Productivity per plant is up to 5 kg.

Tomatoes "Heavyweight of Siberia"

Very large-fruited early ripening variety.

As the name suggests, this tomato is simply created for growing in the conditions of the Siberian region. Fruits weighing up to 500g. The yield of this variety per bush is about 3 kg.

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Tomato "Pudovik"

Ripens in the middle period, on the 115th day after planting. Height - up to 1.5 m. It requires additional nutrition in the form of fertilizing in order to grow and bear fruit normally. It is also suitable for Siberia, as it withstands temperature changes. The weight of the first fruits is up to 1 kg. Productivity up to 6 kg per bush.

Photo of the variety of productive tomatoes “Pudovik”

Tomatoes "Tolstoy"

This variety has been grown in the country for more than 25 years. Still remains popular. It is valued for its high productivity. The weight of the tomato is approximately 250 g. The fruits are tasty, with a strong aroma. Plant height is no higher than 150 cm. Spreading is average. Has good immunity. Productivity – 12 kg per 1 m2.

Variety selection criteria

Before you go to the store to buy seeds, you should decide on some questions, namely:

1. Where will tomatoes grow ? If the packaging of the seeds says that they are intended only for greenhouse cultivation, then this variety should not be planted in open ground. Of course, the bushes in the beds will not disappear, but they will not please you with the promised harvest. For greenhouses, choose only greenhouse varieties, and those that are more resistant to open ground. If you plan to grow tomatoes in pots on windowsills, opt for compact varieties: although they are small, they are quite capable of producing a good harvest for their size.
2. What should be the shape of the bush? Tall types of crops are considered the most productive, most of which are large-fruited, but they occupy a larger area and require more care, in particular garters and installation of supports. If you decide to stick with low-growing tomatoes, in order to get a lot of fruits, you will need to plant more plants, which, in turn, will also take up a decent area. So think about whether the game is worth the candle, and whether it might be better to plant a dozen tall bushes than fifty low ones.
3. What is the purpose of growing the crop (for food or preservation) . Some of the most delicious are salad varieties of tomatoes with sweet pulp, but they are not suitable for canning, especially in their whole form. But pickled or canned types of tomatoes with thick skin and strong pulp tolerate processing well and do not fall apart, so take this into account when choosing seeds.
4. When to get the harvest . Usually a lot of vegetables are required during the canning season, when winter preparations are in full swing. For these purposes, buy canned, medium and late varieties of tomatoes. And in order to diversify your summer diet with vitamins, select several early salad varieties.

Whatever high-yielding tomato variety you choose, the main thing is that it must be zoned, that is, adapted to local climatic conditions.

Even the highest-yielding heat-loving species, which bear fruit abundantly in the southern zone, will lose this ability in northern latitudes, moreover, they will begin to get sick.

Harvest pink tomatoes for open ground

Fruitful varieties of pink tomatoes differ not only in color. They have their own taste and aroma. They are healthier because they contain a minimal amount of puric acids, an excess of which may not have the best effect on the body. These are dietary tomatoes.

Pink tomato "Torbay F1"

Dutch hybrid of medium ripening. Suitable for greenhouses without heating. The bush grows up to 1 m. The branching is high, so from time to time “Torbay” requires pinching. Be sure to tie it to a support.

The fruits are round in shape with a slightly ribbed surface. The color is bright pink. Dense pulp with chambers inside.

The tomatoes taste sweet. The weight of the tomato is 200 g. Tolerates dry periods well. Can be grown throughout the country, in any climate. Productivity – up to 6 kg per bush.

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Tomato "Pink Elephant"

Medium ripening, with large fruits. The height of an adult plant is 1.2 m. The tomatoes are round, slightly flattened. There is ribbing at the base. The color is uniform:
either coral or light pink.
There are 4 chambers inside. Average weight is approximately 250 g. There are also heavier specimens. The taste is sweet. Suitable for fresh consumption only. The yield from one tomato is 4 kg.

Pink Honey Tomatoes

Salad variety of medium-ripening pink tomatoes. Low. The maximum height of an adult plant is 65 cm. The foliage is weak. It produces few shoots on the sides. Tomatoes are evenly round in shape. Sometimes the skin has light spots or rays of green color at the base.

Weight from 200 to 550 g. Do not allow it to overripe because the skin will burst immediately. The taste is tender and juicy. Productivity is at the level of 6 kg of bush.

Tomato "Parsley gardener"

The variety is exclusively for salad purposes. Originally from the Altai region. Low, up to 55 cm. The shape of the fruit is elongated, similar to a cylinder. The tip is pointed. Average weight – 165 – 170 g. There are many cameras inside. The taste is sweet and fleshy. Not subject to overripening. When picked early, tomatoes ripen well indoors. Productivity up to 5 kg per plant.

Tomato "Miracle of the Earth"

A variety of pink tomatoes for open ground with large fruits. Resistant to temperature changes. An adult bush of this variety is tall – up to 1.8 m.

The weight of the tomato is 600 g. The pulp contains a sufficient amount of sugars, minerals, and vitamins. A distinctive feature is long-term storage and protection from cracking during transportation. Productivity up to 6 kg per plant.

Photo of tomato “Miracle of the Earth”

There are interesting specimens among the truss-producing tomato varieties. These include:
Legend Multiflora, Tommy Toy, Vesuvius and others.
There is a decent selection of tomato varieties and hybrids for open ground. Some of them can be grown in the central zone of the country and in Siberia. With simple and timely care they produce a good harvest.

Features of determining the best view

Which tomatoes are best to plant in a greenhouse? The best tomato seeds for a greenhouse should be selected based on some important parameters. The culinary purpose, the degree of comfort in the greenhouse, the level of yield, the timing of berry picking, and the strength of resistance to disease must be taken into account.

You can choose varieties and hybrids for the greenhouse. The latter are obtained through the process of crossing varieties. But you cannot collect seeds from them for future planting. Whereas from varietal varieties, the seeds may be suitable for subsequent sowing.

Breeders regularly develop new greenhouse varieties and hybrids of tomatoes. They are distinguished by high productivity, they withstand bad weather and insufficient care much better. The most popular new varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses, judging by many positive reviews from vegetable growers, are Druzhok F1, Tornado F1, Empire, Snow Fairy Tale.

Druzhok F1 tomatoes ripen early. The harvest ripens at the same time, is well stored and transported. It does not grow high, up to 60 cm, but due to the large number of fruits it must be tied to a support. The roundish-red fruits weigh 110 g. Everyone will certainly enjoy the sweet, sugary taste of the fleshy interior.

Experienced vegetable growers annually try to plant new varieties in their garden plots, in addition to their proven favorite tomatoes. For lovers of new things, we can note the following best varieties of tomatoes for 2018 for greenhouses: Kronos F1, Alsou, Banana Legs, Sprinter.

To plant a tomato bush in a greenhouse, you also need to take into account the height of the structure. Some varieties require additional strengthening of the stem, since their growth can be more than 2 meters.

The best varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses have different stem heights.

The short best varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses are distinguished by the fact that the height of the stem is no more than 75 cm. The stem is powerful and thick. They require minimal care. The following species can be classified as undersized: Lionheart, Piglet, Alaska, Pyshka F1, Peach.

Growth-limited varieties stretch up to one meter and stop growing. It is necessary to form a stem for the bush; it is necessary to carry out the pinching procedure. Well-known medium-sized greenhouse tomatoes include: Pink Honey, Sultan F1, Lady, Baby F1.

Tall species are often blessed with large fruits. They cannot boast of high disease resistance, they grow up to two meters and it is recommended to take time to form the stem. It is imperative to construct a support for tying and regularly cut off the side branches.

The best varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses with a bush height of up to 2 meters: Mushroom Basket, Madam, Pink Tsar.

The most productive varieties of tomatoes for open ground: reviews from those who have already planted and grown

Experienced gardeners have both “favorite” varieties of tomatoes for open ground, which they grow from year to year, and plant new, productive, promising varieties on their plots. Some reviews about the best varieties of tomatoes for open ground can be read below.

Tatyana Aleksandrovna, Novosibirsk region Last year I purchased new varieties of large-fruited tomato Alsou. Germination rate was 100%. The seedlings were planted in open ground in mid-May. The summer turned out to be hot, so we did without additional structures in the form of greenhouses and greenhouses. I watered it once every 7 days. When the bushes began to grow, I tied them to the supports. I removed the shoots, leaving only a couple of stems. That's all care. The harvest was good. About the size of the fruits - it really is as they say - the first ones are the largest. The weight of the tomato was 1 kg, an excellent result for open ground. The color is somewhere between pink and red.

Elena Ivanovna, Moscow: I discovered a super early and productive Dutch tomato variety called Solerosso F1 three years ago. Since then I have been constantly buying its seeds. The fruits are small, only 55-60 grams. Over the entire period of cultivation, I discovered the following advantages:

• friendly collective germination of seeds;
• the seeds are already sold with a special coating that protects against tomato diseases (no additional disinfection is necessary) - more expensive, but worth it;
• shrubs are hardy in bad weather (cold, heat);
• early ripening;
• wonderful taste of tomatoes;
• good keeping quality.

We eat the fruits fresh and processed. I recommend it to all the gardeners I know.

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Vladimir Sergeevich, Sverdlovsk: I love tomatoes. Previously, I grew it all the time in a greenhouse due to the climate. Then I started looking and searching and found varieties for open ground. I chose the Bullfinch variety: there were a lot of good reviews about it. I pick the fruits while they are still green in early August. They ripen well. To do this, I put them in a dark, cool place. As for the seedlings, they turned out strong and strong. It grew quickly. I tied it to the supports so that the branches would not break. The harvest was good. I will continue to grow it.

Anna Nikolaevna, Irkutsk region: For many years now I have been growing in open ground only the variety Heavyweight of Siberia - large-fruited, early ripening, very tasty, fleshy. You can praise endlessly!

Yulia Pavlovna, Altai Territory: I would like to share my opinion about the Pink Elephant tomato variety. It is already constantly growing in my open ground at the dacha. Seeds always germinate at the right time. The quality of the seedlings only pleases me. This variety has higher immunity than other large-fruited varieties. Tolerates heat. I like the fruits in appearance and, of course, in taste. Fruiting lasts until September. Good variety!

Tomatoes for fresh consumption

Tomato varieties for fresh consumption must be suitable for preparing fresh salads. This means they must meet certain parameters. Where there must be thin skin and juicy pulp. In addition, the tomatoes should be meaty and sweet (for salad tomatoes this is the main parameter).

Varieties for fresh consumption

Watermelon Danko Infiniti F1 Italian grooved Nadezhda F1