Top 10 Tomato Varieties

It is easy to buy tomato seeds both in the store and on the Internet, but the main and favorite thing of all tomato fans is not in the purchase itself, but in the choice of varieties for planting. This process is very interesting and can take from several hours to several months, and the more sophisticated a person is in this matter, the more thoroughly and longer the selection of varieties is.

In order to make this choice easier and more enjoyable, we have created a convenient informational catalog of tomatoes, which contains a description and photo of a huge number of different varieties and hybrids of tomatoes, as well as numerous reviews of gardeners about them.

Also, for ease of selection, we have grouped tomato varieties by some common parameters. In each selection, you can easily see the 10 most popular tomato varieties by clicking on the sort button by popularity or, for example, the ten most discussed varieties that have collected the largest number of gardeners' reviews.

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Real battles unfolded during the voting for the most productive varieties of tomatoes that our readers have grown in their beds. Evaluated according to different criteria - from frost resistance and keeping quality, to taste and pickling qualities.

Amateur tomato growers voted for many varieties, which pleased them with their unpretentiousness and productivity in specific conditions. It is simply impossible to mention all varieties of tomatoes in one article. Therefore, we will list only those who, according to practitioners, have become the absolute leaders of the rating.And who, if not tomato growers, can be trusted 100%.

Let's start at the bottom of the rankings and tell you about the tomato varieties that received the least number of votes. However, this does not mean that these tomatoes are bad or weak and should not be grown. It's just that it's not customary to argue about tastes.

Eagle heart

A tomato with the proud name Eagle Heart occupies the bottom line of our top. Everyone who grows these giant tomatoes with an elongated tip, shaped like a heart, leaves only positive reviews about it. Fruit weight reaches 600-800 g, and sometimes up to 1 kg. One such pink-raspberry fleshy "hulk" - and you can feed the whole family with a salad! The tomato pulp is sugary, juicy and sweet.

The variety is determinant, with an average ripening period - in a greenhouse with nutritious soil, the bushes grow up to 170 cm and need to be pinned and tied. Outdoors, they may be slightly lower. But their yield sometimes exceeds 10 kg per bush. For the sake of such impressive results, no effort is spared. Moreover, the tomato shows resistance to most diseases, does not lose its shape during transportation and can be stored for up to 3 months.

Koenigsberg

A mid-season variety of indeterminate (up to 2 m high) tomatoes, which confidently took the 10th line of our amateur rating. The first fruits usually ripen in 110-115 days from the moment of sowing the seeds. Even beginners will be able to cope with their cultivation. The variety has been tested and hardened in the harsh conditions of Siberia. Therefore, you can safely plant these tomatoes in open ground. Their yield indicators are impressive - from 4 to 18 kg per 1 sq. M.

"Königsberg performed well both in the greenhouse and in the OG." Yuri Kuzminykh.

Oblong fruits ripen in clusters of 6 pieces, they weigh an average of 300 g, under favorable conditions the weight can be 2-3 times higher than the standard declared by the manufacturer. Both the skin and the flesh of tomatoes are dense, which makes them easier to transport. They are, of course, healthier fresh, but in the form of juice, thick paste or sauce, they are also very tasty. There are varieties of red and yellow color (Golden Koenigsberg).

“Königsberg is an excellent variety, bearing fruit throughout October, from one bush to 2 buckets. In the greenhouse, of course. " Lyudmila Petlyuk.

Abakan pink

On the 9th line - a variety of medium late ripening (110-120 days from germination), determinant type (height - 70-80 cm). In a greenhouse, it can grow up to 140-150 cm. The bush must be formed into 1-2 stems and tied up. Fruits of pink color, heart-shaped (weighing up to 300 g) with tasty dense pulp will ripen on it. If cared for properly, tomatoes weighing up to 800 g can be removed, which rival the popular Bull Heart in size.

There are many positive reviews about the cultivation of this tomato, no one criticizes it. It can be grown in Siberia, and a light film cover will be enough for the bushes to protect them from recurrent spring or late autumn frosts. This representative of the nightshade is rarely sick, it will be necessary to drive away the Colorado beetles only from immature seedlings. In a word, he will not create much trouble for you, but he will delight you with tomatoes - both in a salad in summer and in preparations for the winter.

“I recommend Abakan pink. Unpretentious and very tasty. " Lydia Domnikova-Kazakova.

Chio-chio-san

Of the shortcomings of this indeterminate (sometimes it grows up to 2 m) tomato - only the need for a bush in support and formation. The rest is a set of advantages! It is resistant to adverse conditions and can grow even in Siberia and the Far East. It bears fruit well not only in the greenhouse, but also in the open field. It is not afraid of the main diseases of the nightshade.

“In the greenhouse, I am always pleased with the Chio-Chio-san variety from Gavrish. Maria Dolzhikova.

According to the ripening period, the tomato belongs to the medium early - from the appearance of the first shoots to the beginning of fruiting, 100-120 days pass. It will not let you down with the harvest either - although the tomatoes are small (on average about 30-40 g), but they ripen up to 50 pieces.on the brush! So the harvest from a bush with proper care is 4 kg and can reach a record 6 kg. And the taste of this tomato is excellent! And in the blanks, it looks very presentable.

“Chio-chio-san - sweet, very fruitful, tall, with up to 50 even thin-skinned sweet tomatoes in a bunch! Universal for food and preservation. " Tatiana Vznuzdaeva. Tula region

Apple tree of Russia

Tomatoes with such a quivering name could not help but get into the top - they ripen early - from the time the first shoots appear until the bushes are completely covered with small round fruits (weighing about 100 g) that really look like bulk apples, it takes from 118 to 135 days.

Many consider this tomato problem-free - it is determinant, standard bushes grow low - up to 100 cm; you do not need to give them a shape and pinch them; they are not capricious and feel great and set fruits both in the greenhouse and in the open field. On one bush, up to 100 neat tomatoes suitable for canning can ripen at the same time - the skin will not burst, there is no need to be afraid. Not a tomato, but just a feast for the eyes!

Monomakh's hat

6th step of the conditional "pedestal". These bright red tomatoes will appeal to lovers of large fruits - they weigh from 400 to 900 g. The pulp has a balanced taste due to the harmonious ratio of acids and sugar.

The type of fruiting is medium early (90-110 days pass from the moment the seedlings are planted). Bushes are indeterminate, formed on a trunk. The plant successfully resists diseases, but prefers warmth to the cold, so in the northern regions it is better to plant it in a greenhouse. In conditions of protected ground, the yield is impressive and reaches 20 kg per 1 sq. M. In the garden, the indicators are also decent - up to 8 kg per bush.

Puzata khata

In terms of the number of votes won, he did not go far from the Cap of Monomakh. The appearance of these tomatoes fully explains the name. Large (300 g), pear-shaped, ribbed, just like squat houses for gnomes, these tomatoes ripen early - 105-110 days after transplanting. True, they turn red gradually if there is a lot of heat and sun. They are grown in the open field and under a film, where they ripen faster. Fleshy fruits, very sweet and juicy to taste.

The bushes are indeterminate, but even in a greenhouse their height rarely exceeds 170 cm.However, it will not be possible to do without formation. The stems are thin and need a garter, as they can lie under the weight of the fruit. And the yield of these tomatoes, ripening in brushes of 3-5 pcs., Show quite decent - 10-11 kg per bush. They are not very susceptible to common diseases of culture, but preventive measures of protection have not prevented anyone yet.

“This year, too, I want a Puzata hut. Last year they were with a friend - just a miracle! " Marina Samoilova.

Golden domes

The votes gained allowed these tomatoes to occupy the 4th line of the rating. In their "piggy bank" there are a lot of good reviews, since the variety has almost no flaws, for which it is recognized and loved by many. It is highly resistant to major diseases, and timely applied insecticides will ward off harmful insects.

Determinate bushes (height from 90 to 150 cm), medium ripening period (100-116 days). You still have to form it into 2-3 stems and tie it up, so it will not work at all without effort on your part. The yield is very good - up to 13 kg per bush with an average weight of tomatoes of 200-400 g, and if the care is good, they will gain all 800 g! Ripe fruits are bright orange, juicy even in appearance. The pulp is fleshy, very tasty, sweet.

“I love golden domes very much - they are tasty, fruitful and beautiful. Excellent variety! " Love Chernoguz.

Eagle beak

The bronze "medal" and the 3rd place in the rating is awarded to the Eagle's beak, which is popular with many tomato growers! The variety is mid-season (110-115 days), semi-determinant - the height of strong bushes reaches 120-150 cm.Competent shaping, tying to a trellis and timely pinching will help them develop harmoniously and bear fruit well. Under ideal conditions and with proper agricultural technology, the yield can be up to 8 kg per bush.

"The eagle's beak is the best, I have no competition yet, the leader for today." Olga Nesmeyanova.

The fruits are large, of an unusual shape, with an elongated and curved tip, similar to a beak. On average, they weigh 200-400 g, but some grow up to 800 g. The pulp is dense and juicy, with a sweetish taste.

The variety is resistant to the main diseases of the nightshade - late blight, fusarium and tobacco mosaic virus. Tomatoes tolerate transportation well due to their dense skin; they do not crack when canned.

"I really like the Eagle's Beak !!!" Nina Belevtseva.

De Barao

Breaking away from the "rivals", the honorable 2nd place in the top varieties is occupied by the famous De Barao tomato variety. The variety is late ripening (ripening periods vary from 110 to 130 days from the moment of planting seedlings), indeterminate (2-3 m), sometimes bushes can grow up to 4 m. The main advantages of the variety are its cold resistance, shade tolerance and yield. These tomatoes grow well and ripen successfully in all regions with a temperate climate, both in greenhouses and in the open field. The plants are so unpretentious that even inexperienced gardeners can take care of them.

"Tall De Barao gives stable yields in any weather: rain or heat, even in the shade." Tatiana Trach.

The yield of De Barao is exceptional - from one bush you can collect from 4 to 10 kg of strong, oblong-shaped fruits weighing about 100 g. It is noteworthy that the plants yield for a long time (up to 3 months). There are varieties with pink, red, yellow and black fruits. Tomatoes keep well due to their firm skins and are also suitable for pickling or pickling for the same reason.

“The only one who stood in the greenhouse and matured in October is De Barao. Persistent tin ... ". Tatiana Gorodetskaya.

Bull heart

The generally recognized and most popular variety of Bull's Heart becomes the absolute leader of the national tomato rating, which has received a record number of votes! A real Senior Tomato in all respects!

The variety is late-ripening - the first fruits (5 pieces in a brush) ripen 120-130 days after germination. In the open field, the yield is from 3 to 5 kg of tomatoes per bush. In a greenhouse, this figure can increase to 12 kg. Determinant type bush - stems grow up to 1.5 m or more. To achieve record yields, do not neglect leaving - timely formation and garter to the support, preventive treatment for late blight - and the harvest will not keep you waiting!

Tomatoes are heart-shaped, bright red in shape. Hybrids range in color from lemon and raspberry to deep brown and black. Average weight - from 300-500 g to 800 g and even up to 1 kg. On the bush, large specimens are located closer to the ground, smaller ones - in the upper part of the stem. The giant size of the fruit, dense pulp and unique sweet taste make this tomato an unconditional favorite of all gardeners without exception. This is confirmed by the voting on the portal and our rating based on its results.

“I planted a Bull's heart, even in a cool and rainy summer season - it gave a good harvest. The husband adores him! " Tatiana Arzhanova.

If you still do not grow tomatoes because of fears that the weather will let you down, you will not be able to cope or the plants will die due to diseases or improper care, we hope that positive feedback and recommendations from the members of our Tomato Growers Club will convince you otherwise. And over time, on the pages of our website and in the group in social networks, you will also begin to enthusiastically discuss your new achievements and share your successes!

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Most gardeners claim that the pinching procedure is considered mandatory when growing a tomato crop.It is difficult to disagree with this opinion, since the extra stems take away the nutrients from the plant, thereby lowering the indicators of its productivity. But there are varieties of delicious tomatoes that are grown without pinching, and they can be grown in the open field of the Moscow region.

The best varieties of tomatoes for growing in the Moscow region that do not require pinching

The key to a high, stable yield is the correct choice of the variety, suitable for the specific climate

region. The Moscow region is located in the middle lane. This area is perfect for the cultivation of this vegetable crop. The varieties recognized among vegetable growers of the Moscow region that do not need pinching are the varieties listed below.

Chio chio san

By the timing of ripening Chill chio san - mid-early grade. The first tomatoes appear in 100-120 days from the appearance of the first sprouts.

Chio chio san

The plant is indeterminate, which means that the crop is capable of bearing fruit throughout the entire growing season.

The height of the bushes reaches 2 m, so they need to be tied to reliable supports. Plants are decorated with elegant fan brushes of small bright pink fruits with a delicate sweetish taste. Mass of one tomato 35 g.

You can highlight the strengths of the variety that make it popular:

• stable yield, which is equal to 4 kg per bush;
• excellent taste and technical characteristics;
• successful growth in different climate zones;
• resistance to diseases that plants of the Solanaceae family are susceptible to;
• versatility in application.

Of the shortcomings, it is important to indicate the need control of the development of bushes, their formation and garter.

The planting scheme is the same as for tall tomato crops 60 x 40 cm. Care involves the implementation of a classic set of agricultural operations.

Rocket - tomatoes for open ground

The rocket is designed to be planted in open beds and belongs to the category mid-early varieties. The period from germination to maturity 100-110 days.

Rocket

The variety forms a low-growing determinant plant, the height of which is 40-60cm. The bush is characterized by compactness and weak foliage with shortened internodes. The main stem forms about 4 inflorescences, each of which contains from 3 to 8 fruits.

The vegetables themselves are red, elongated with a distinct top. The average weight of vegetables is 35-60 g.

Positive characteristics include:

• abundant fruiting, up to 7 kg from 1m2;
• good taste and quality of the product;
• resistance to dangerous diseases and pests;
• not exactingness and ease of care, which significantly saves time and effort;
• resistance to over-ripening of tomatoes, which allows you not to worry about the integrity of the crop on the way and during storage;
• vegetables are suitable for whole fruit canning.

The disadvantage is cracking of fruits in unfavorable weather and sensitivity to watering and feeding.

For cultivation, a 70 x 30 scheme is used, 6-8 bushes per 1m2. With a lack of space, you can plant up to 12 specimens, while they feel comfortable and present with a high-quality harvest.

Fighter

The fighter belongs to early maturing varieties, the period from germination of seedlings to the ripening of the first tomatoes 95-110 days.

Determinant shrub up to 50 cm high, characterized by active flowering with a minimum amount of barren flowers.

Fighter

Medium-sized, cylindrical fruits with a smooth, shiny skin colored deep red or yellow. Average tomato mass 100 g... Tomatoes are juicy, fleshy and have a sweetish sour taste.

The main advantages of culture:

• high yield, from 1 m2 you can get up to 8 kg a tomato;
• good taste and presentation;
• resistance to major diseases and pests;
• the possibility of growing in greenhouse conditions and open beds;
• unpretentiousness to adverse weather conditions, including coolness and drought;
• fruits are suitable for fresh use, for pickling and preservation.

The only drawback is that the crop cannot be stored.

When planting, it is necessary to use the scheme 50 x 40 cm, up to 7-9 plants per 1 sq. m. And care requires watering, loosening and timely feeding with the use of mineral fertilizers.

Oak

Early ripe variety Dubok with a short ripening period, which is 85 days... The plant forms a low-growing bush up to 50 cm high with weak branching. The main stem is decorated with 4-6 inflorescences, each of which forms the same number of tomatoes.

Oak

Ripe medium-sized vegetables 50-100 g, have the shape of a circle with slight ribbing. Tomatoes have a red color and a rich taste and aroma with a pleasant sourness.

The virtues of culture:

• high yields reaching 6-8 kg from 1m2;
• fast and even ripening of vegetables;
• the ability to bear fruit both in the open field and in the home;
• excellent taste;
• immunity to common diseases;
• relative indifference to drought and high humidity;
• unpretentious care;
• the ability to collect seeds for planting next season;
• excellent keeping quality during storage and transportability over long distances;
• dining appointment.

According to gardeners' reviews, the variety has no significant drawbacks.

When growing, you need to keep the distance between the rows 40-50 cm, and between the planting units - 60-70 cm. Care includes watering, weeding, loosening, top dressing, hilling.

Snowstorm

The variety is considered early maturing, determinant, productive and intended for cultivation in open beds. The height of the bushes reaches 70 cm.

Snowstorm

The plant is decorated with medium-sized green leaves. Rounded, dense fruits turn red at the stage of maturity. The average mass of tomatoes is from 60 to 100 g, but there are specimens reaching a weight of 200 g. Vegetables are covered with a smooth skin, under which the pulp is located with a dense fleshy structure, which has a pleasant taste with a slight acidity.

Tomato Blizzard is endowed with the following advantages:

• high productivity;
• excellent taste and attractive appearance;
• excellent immunity to diseases inherent in vegetable crops;
• the ability is stored for a long time;
• versatility in use.

The variety has no drawbacks, therefore it is popular with gardeners.

When disembarking, you need to place 1 sq. m up to 6 plants. Care involves watering with warm water after sunset, maintaining optimal humidity, applying top dressing and loosening the soil throughout the growing season.

Boney MM

Tomato ultra-early maturing, ripens on 80-85 days after germination. Plants are low-growing bushes, not exceeding 50 cm in height. Fruits are flat, rounded, ribbed and red in color. Tomato weight 60-80 g.

Boney MM

Main advantages:

• stable yield, each bush brings up to 2 kg vegetables;
• the ability to easily adapt to different environmental conditions;
• low susceptibility to diseases typical of culture;
• suitable for the preparation of winter pickles and fresh consumption.

The disadvantage is considered relatively low productivity.

Planting scheme during cultivation: 50 x 40 cm, up to 9 plants can be planted per 1 m2. In care, the culture is unpretentious, and requires only watering, fertilizing with organic matter or mineral fertilizers.

Cold-resistant tomato variety Shuttle

Early variety, as the harvest is ripe on day 85 after seed germination. Low-growing, slightly branched bushes, 50 cm in height.

Decorated with medium-sized elongated dark red fruits with a small sharp tip. Properly grown vegetables have a glossy surface, meatiness and a pleasant sweetish aftertaste. Juicy pulp is located under the thick elastic skin. Average tomato weight 70g.

Shuttle

Positive characteristics:

• good yield, which is 5-8 kg from 1m2;
• excellent commercial qualities;
• compactness of the bush, due to which space is saved on the site;
• cold resistance;
• long fruiting period;
• ease of care;
• the crop is suitable for different types of consumption.

The only negative is that the Shuttle is not endowed with absolute disease resistance.

Viruses are capable of infecting it, therefore, it is required to constantly inspect the culture and, at the first manifestations of infection, begin processing.

The best option for planting is to plant 4 bushes per 1 m2. Further care includes the creation of comfortable conditions necessary for the tomato culture. Due to the cold resistance, it is not required to create a polycarbonate greenhouse.

The versatility of the Alpha variety

The classic variety of the determinant standard type. The fruits start to sing later 85 days after sowing. Plant height varies from 40 to 55 cm.

Round tomatoes in mass 55 g slightly flattened, colored red and distinguished by juiciness and sweetness.

Alpha

Advantages:

• high yield, with 1m2 you can harvest 6.5 kg tomatoes;
• excellent quality of taste;
• resistance to most viral and fungal diseases;
• the possibility of cultivation in the most unfavorable areas for agriculture;
• salad purpose of the harvest.

The disadvantage is that the crop is not intended for long-term storage and transportation.

Planting scheme 50 x 40cm: 7-9 plants per 1 sq. m. This tomato is distinguished by a combination of unpretentiousness and high quality of small-sized fruits.

Danko

This type belongs to mid-season determinant varieties. The period between germination and full ripeness of fruits is 120 days... A bush of medium branching, weak foliage, 60 cm high.

Heart-shaped tomatoes differ in size, evenness. At the stage of maturity, they acquire a red color and mass 100-170 g.

Danko

Main advantages:

• average yield, constituting 3 kg per bush;
• excellent taste and attractive appearance;
• good size and original shape of vegetables;
• drought resistance;
• one of the best for fresh and cooking tomato products.

Its minor disadvantage is considered to be poorly preserved during transportation, since it has a tendency to cracking due to a thin peel.

Planting density during cultivation of culture - 4-5 bushes per square meter. Standard care during the growing season.

Winter cherry

Early ripe tomato, ripening of fruits falls on 95 days after full shoots. A compact, standard plant with a determinant type of growth, a height not exceeding 70 cm.

Vegetables are smooth, saturated raspberry color, their average weight is 100 g.

Winter cherry

Main advantages:

• good yield reaching 9.7 kg per sq. m;
• excellent taste and keeping quality of tomatoes;
• cold resistance and undemanding to high temperatures and soil nutritional value;
• resistance to a complex of diseases;
• cracking of vegetables is not observed;
• suitability for whole fruit canning.

As a minus, the relatively low yield rates are due to the limited number of brushes on each plant.

When planting, the distance between the planting units should be 25 cm, and between the rows about 40 cm.

All these varieties do not require pinching, which greatly simplifies the cultivation of garden crops. In addition, they are not only promising in the field of gardening, but also found their application in various dishes.

Almost every gardener grows tomatoes on his own personal plot, if the climate allows it. But often it is quite difficult to choose a specific variety or hybrid without getting confused in the variety of varieties bred by breeders. Many of the tomatoes belong to the category of indeterminate, that is, not restricted in growth. They have certain advantages, but they are not devoid of disadvantages.It is advisable to familiarize yourself with these characteristic features in advance so that the choice is deliberate.

What are indeterminate tomatoes

The main feature that distinguishes indeterminate tomatoes from determinant ones is the growth of the stem during the entire season of active growing season. When cultivated in a climate suitable for a plant, it can stretch up to 4 m in height, in less suitable conditions its length reaches 2 m.And it is also characterized by the presence of a powerful developed root system and the active formation of a green mass. There is a growing point at the top of the stem, not a flower brush, therefore, upon reaching the desired height, it is usually pinched, limiting further growth.

The main feature of indeterminate tomatoes is unlimited stem growth

A long period of fruiting is also characteristic of them. If such varieties are planted in heated greenhouses, the plants yield a harvest throughout the year and even more, forming 40-50 brushes during this time (and this is not the limit!).

Indeterminate varieties ripen 30–35 days later than determinant ones. Accordingly, such varieties are best suited for southern regions with a subtropical climate. There they can be planted both outdoors and indoors. In central Russia, it is advisable to cultivate these varieties in greenhouses, and in regions where the summer is very short and cool, they should not be planted at all.

Fruit clusters in indeterminate tomatoes are formed along the entire length of the stem, respectively, this has a positive effect on yield

It is possible to distinguish indeterminate tomatoes from determinant ones already at the stage of growing seedlings:

• when the seedling of an indeterminate tomato “straightens out”, an elongated cotyledonous knee is visible (the place below the cotyledonous leaves, sometimes it is called the subcotyledonous knee) - up to 3-5 cm instead of 1-3 cm. Further, as the plant develops, the first flower clusters are formed at the level of 9-12 th sheet, the interval between them is 3 sheets or more;
• in determinant varieties, fruits begin to form lower, the distance between them is less. Sometimes several brushes are formed at once in one axil of the leaf.

Contrary to popular belief, not all indeterminate tomatoes are tall, and determinant ones are short. This is true in most cases, but there are exceptions. There are determinant hybrids with a stem reaching a height of about 2 m, as well as low indeterminate varieties that can be classified as standard. Standard tomatoes are distinguished by the presence of a very powerful stem. Both determinant and indeterminate varieties can have such a feature. But if the first "trunk" can withstand the severity of the harvest, the second still need support.

Video: how indeterminate tomatoes differ from determinant ones

Advantages and disadvantages of indeterminate varieties

Like any plant, indeterminate tomatoes have their pros and cons.

Dignity

These varieties are characterized by a long period of fruiting and, as a result, a high yield (the yield rate for them is about 14-17 kg / m²). Tomatoes in open ground continue to ripen until the first frost, in greenhouses - until the end of September or even until October. The experience of gardeners shows that from 10 bushes of indeterminate varieties and hybrids, 2-3 times more fruits can be removed than from 20 bushes of determinant tomatoes.

Provided that proper pruning is carried out, the bushes take up very little space. However, unlike determinate varieties, they are not suitable for balcony or home cultivation.

Plants that are not overloaded with fruit clusters have better immunity than determinate tomatoes, which often suffer from fungal diseases, unless they have genetic protection. And they are also less sensitive to growing conditions - they do not pay special attention to temperature changes, drought or an abundance of precipitation, heat.

Flaws

Indeterminate tomatoes also have disadvantages. From the gardener throughout the growing season, competent agricultural technology will be required, especially with regard to the formation of plants. Tall bushes must be tied along the entire length of the stem. Accordingly, a trellis or other type of support will be needed. Plants need to provide uniform lighting and good aeration.

If the bushes of indeterminate tomatoes are not tied to a support, you can not count on a large harvest - the fruits simply will not have enough heat and light

The harvest ripens much later than that of determinant varieties, by a month or even more. Therefore, deciding to plant such varieties or hybrids in the open field, be sure to take into account the peculiarities of the climate in the region and choose the right variety. Among the early indeterminate varieties are:

• Alkor F1 - ripens on the 106th day from germination;
• Andryushka F1 - ripens on the 95th day from germination;
• Diana F1 - ripens 90-100 days from germination.Indeterminate tomato variety Andryushka, ripening on the 95th day from germination, suitable for regions with a short summer

If the summer is unfortunate in terms of weather, you may not wait for the harvest at all.

The nuances of culture care

Indeterminate tomatoes require a certain method of placement in the greenhouse and constant maintenance.

Location in a greenhouse or garden

High productivity in indeterminate tomatoes is impossible if you do not engage in bush formation throughout the season. If you regularly pay attention to pruning, you can greatly save space in the greenhouse, planting one plant even 30 cm². However, it is still recommended to provide the bushes with a large area for food.

It is most convenient to place them in a checkerboard pattern, in two rows. The optimal distance between tomatoes is 45-50 cm, row spacing is 65-75 cm. However, there are also varieties with especially powerful bushes - the so-called tomato trees, or standard tomatoes. In this case, the spacing between plants is at least 80–90 cm, and between rows - 1–1.2 m.

When planting standard tomatoes, the interval between plants is at least 80-90 cm

The height of the greenhouse in which the bushes are planted should be at least 2 m. Otherwise, the plants will become cramped already at an early stage of development, which, in turn, will negatively affect the yield.

Upon reaching a height of 45-50 cm, the bushes begin to tie up. The support must be strong enough and securely fixed, because the total weight of the crop is quite significant. You cannot use thin wire or twine for tying - the stems are cut or frayed.

Removing stepchildren

Throughout the growing season, indeterminate tomatoes regularly, once every 10–12 days, remove the shoots that grow in the leaf axils - stepchildren. If they have not yet reached a length of 5–7 cm, they can simply be broken out. Otherwise, they are cut with sharp scissors as close to the growth point as possible. This is a mandatory procedure, otherwise the greenhouse will quickly turn into something resembling impenetrable thickets in the jungle, and very few fruits will grow on the bushes "overloaded" with green mass - they simply will not have enough food.

Tomato's stepson is a lateral shoot that forms in the leaf axil

Bush formation

Formation can be carried out in two ways:

• in one stem;
• steps.

The easiest way to form a bush is in one stem. It is as follows:

• all forming stepchildren and lateral shoots are regularly removed, leaving only the central "trunk" and fruit clusters;
• cut off all the leaves below the first bunch of tomatoes. But you should not be zealous with this - a maximum of three sheets are removed at a time;
• when grown outdoors at the end of July or in the first half of August (depending on the climate in the region), the stem is pinched so that the already formed tomatoes have time to ripen before frost.

When properly formed into one stem, tomatoes take up very little space.

Experienced gardeners also advise removing the two lowest brushes when forming the first inflorescences.Practice shows that tomatoes of most varieties ripen on them for a very long time. Getting rid of them in time, you can increase the number of fruit ovaries and accelerate the ripening process of tomatoes located higher on the stem.

The step formation is somewhat more complicated. It is carried out in this way:

1. During the active growing season, the main shoot is replaced by a lateral stepchild several times. For the first time, the stepson is left in the bosom of the fourth or fifth leaf, choosing the most developed one.
2. As soon as the fruits are tied on the lateral shoot, the main stem is pinched, leaving 2-3 leaves above the last brush.
3. After that, the stepson begins to lead as the main escape.
4. If it reaches the ceiling of the greenhouse, somewhere in the lower third of its stem, one more stepson can be saved by pinching the new "mother" shoot too.

Indeterminate tomatoes can be formed in two ways: in one stem and in two stems

It is much easier to form tomatoes into one stem, but step pruning can significantly increase yields and extend the fruiting period

Video: the formation of bushes of indeterminate tomatoes

Any mechanical damage is a "gate" for all kinds of infections. To minimize the risk of infection, it is advisable to carry out the procedure early in the morning and leave small "hemp" 2-3 mm in height, which have time to dry out during the day. All used instruments and "wounds" must be washed with 1% potassium permanganate solution or another suitable disinfectant. If the leaves and stepchildren break off with their hands, care must be taken not to damage the skin on the stem. It is best to bend side shoots to the side, leaf plates down.

Indeterminate tomato varieties

There are many varieties and hybrids of indeterminate tomatoes. Some of them have already been tested by time and several generations of gardeners. Breeding novelties are constantly available in the public domain. All of them have certain advantages, but not without disadvantages. Accordingly, you need to familiarize yourself with the description in advance so that there are no surprises during cultivation.

Indoor

In greenhouses, indeterminate tomatoes are most often cultivated in central Russia, as well as in the Urals, Siberia, and the Far East. This allows you to provide the required temperature regime. We must not forget that the room will have to be regularly ventilated, the stale humid air is a very suitable microclimate for the development of many diseases.

Angel F1

One of the relatively new domestic hybrids. There are no restrictions on the growing region in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation. Early ripening in terms of ripening, lettuce in accordance with the purpose of the fruit. The harvest ripens in 95-105 days.

The fruits are almost round, regular in shape. The average weight is 150–170 g. The skin is uniformly red, even the typical yellowish-orange spot at the stalk, typical for most varieties, is absent. The pulp is firm, but juicy. The yield is very good - up to 19.9 kg / m².

Tomatoes Angel F1 - very presentable fruits, distinguished by excellent taste

The hybrid is characterized by the presence of immunity to fusarium and verticillosis, but it is often affected by apical rot.

Diana F1

Another Russian hybrid, in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation - since 2010. Suitable for growing in any region where gardening is possible. The crop ripens early, in 90-100 days. The bushes are quite powerful, but they cannot be called densely leafy.

Fruits are spherical or slightly flattened, with slightly protruding ribs at the stalk, medium in size, weighing about 128 g. The skin is bright pink, firm, but not coarse. This leads to very good transportability. The taste is excellent.

Tomatoes Diana F1, due to their good transportability, are in demand not only by amateur gardeners, but also by professional farmers.

The yield cannot be called a record high - it is 17.9 kg / m².

Icarus F1

Medium ripening hybrid. The crop can be harvested 98–110 days after the first germination. The State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation is recognized as suitable for cultivation throughout the territory of the Russian Federation. Possesses "innate" immunity to fusarium and tobacco mosaic virus. He suffers from other diseases typical of the culture quite rarely. And also the hybrid firmly tolerates the vagaries of the weather - drought, waterlogging, low temperatures. Not too many stepsons are formed on the bush.

Fruits are noticeably flattened from the sides, similar to plums, with a dense glossy skin. Even fully ripe tomatoes retain a pale light green spot at the base of the stalk. Fruit weight - 130–150 g. The pulp is very fleshy, few seeds.

There are not too many stepchildren on the bushes of Icarus F1 tomatoes

The purpose is universal - tomatoes are suitable both for fresh consumption and for home canning, including whole-fruit. The yield for an indeterminate variety is rather low - 10-12 kg / m², but the taste is excellent.

Belfast F1

A very popular worldwide hybrid from the Netherlands. It entered the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation in 2014. In terms of ripening, it is early ripe: the crop is harvested 90–100 days after germination or 55–60 days after planting the seedlings in a permanent place.

The plant is powerful, but the foliage is average. Its height is limited to 1.5–2 m. The first fruits on the lower clusters ripen rather quickly, which is, in principle, not typical for indeterminate varieties. The bushes are immune to cladosporium, fusarium, verticillosis, tobacco mosaic virus, but all types of nematodes have a special love for the hybrid.

The tomatoes are in the form of an almost regular ball. The ribs at the stalk are almost invisible. The flesh is not particularly dense, but thanks to the harsh skin, the hybrid is notable for its good keeping quality, it tolerates transportation well. Fruits rarely crack. The presence of many cameras is characteristic. The average fruit weight is 208 g, some specimens reach 300 g.

Tomatoes Belfast F1, very popular all over the world, quickly fell in love with Russian gardeners.

The yield is high - 26.2 kg / m². This indicator is little affected by the weather, including low temperature and lack of light.

F1 chart

One of the novelties of the selection, the hybrid was bred in the Netherlands. In terms of ripening, it belongs to early ripening: the fruits are removed after 100-105 days. Productivity - up to 4.5 kg per plant.

The fruits are of the correct spherical shape, the ribs do not always appear, in any case they can be distinguished only at the stalk. One tomato weighs on average 180–230 g. The taste is excellent, with a slight refreshing sourness. An almost complete absence of non-marketable fruits is characteristic, the percentage of rejects is only 0.5%.

Tomatoes Diagram F1 almost always look very presentable, the percentage of "substandard" fruits is minimal

The bushes can be recognized by their unusually long, light green leaves. The variety cannot be called vigorous; internodes for an indeterminate tomato are unusually short. From the creators, these plants have received immunity to the tobacco mosaic virus, a fungus that causes brown spot. Relatively rarely, they are affected by verticillium, fusarium, root rot.

Video: What Tomatoes Look Like F1 Diagram

Pink Paradise F1

A hybrid originally from France, it was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation in 2007. In terms of ripening, it belongs to the mid-season. Fruiting in 110-120 days after germination or 70-75 days after transplanting. You can count on 3.9 kg of fruit per bush. Characterized by the presence of immunity to verticillium, fusarium, tobacco mosaic virus.

Tomatoes are flattened, slightly ribbed. The skin is glossy, bright pink. The pulp is very dense, with a high sugar content, the seeds in it are almost invisible. The average weight of the fruit is 125–140 g, some specimens reach 200 g. The taste is excellent - a variety from the category of gourmet foods.However, almost all pink tomatoes are distinguished by their wonderful taste.

Tomatoes Pink Paradise F1, like all pink tomatoes, have excellent taste.

The height of the bush is about 2 m, it is densely leafy, it is imperative that you regularly pay attention to pruning. Sometimes it is formed into two stems - in this case, the first fruits will have to wait 12-15 days longer, but the yield will increase. The hybrid tolerates a short-term drop in temperature and its drops well. The fruits are characterized by very good transportability and keeping quality, they hardly crack, although the skin is thin, even tender. Suitable for making juice and puree - they turn out to be very thick, with an unusual raspberry hue.

Video: description of the tomato hybrid Pink Paradise F1

Shannon F1

Another popular Dutch hybrid. Russian gardeners met him in 2003. The State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation does not give recommendations regarding the growing region, but practice shows that it manifests itself best in warm southern regions. Medium ripening hybrid. The harvest ripens in 98-110 days.

The fruits are rather small, weighing an average of 107 g, some specimens - 160-180 g, in a bunch of 6-8 pieces. The shape is correct, round. The ribs are almost invisible. The taste of mature tomatoes is excellent. Keeping quality is also very good, even at room temperature the fruits will lie for at least three weeks.

Shannon F1 tomatoes in Russia are best planted in regions with a warm subtropical climate

The variety belongs to the category of indeterminate, but the first fruit cluster is formed low, already above the seventh leaf. The hybrid tolerates heat and drought very well, it is immune to verticillium, fusarium, brown spot, mosaic virus.

Cherokee

The variety is originally from the USA, at home it is one of the most common. Bred in the 19th century. It is valued for its consistently high yield, excellent taste and the presence of a very good (although not absolute) immunity to diseases typical of the culture. In terms of ripening, it belongs to the medium early, it takes 110-115 days to ripen the crop. You can count on 4 kg per bush.

The height of the bush is usually limited to 1.2–2 m, it is usually formed in 2-3 stems. On each plant, up to 8 fruit clusters ripen, they have an average of 10 tomatoes, shaped like a heart. Their color is very unusual: in addition to the usual dull red color, the presence of a subtone is also characteristic - yellowish, purple, violet, chocolate. Sometimes it does not appear over the entire surface of the fruit, but in separate irregularly shaped spots.

The fruits are multi-chambered, the average weight is about 250 g, but depending on the growing conditions, it can vary from 150 g to 500 g. The pulp is very fleshy, juicy, sweetish, with an unusual "smoky" aroma. The skin hardly cracks.

Cherokee tomatoes look very unusual, but this has not scared off several generations of gardeners.

For open ground

When grown outdoors, indeterminate tomatoes will definitely need a support - a trellis or a net. The stems will have to be tied to it along the entire length. In the open field, these varieties can only be planted where the climate for gardening is more or less suitable, that is, in areas with a sufficiently long and warm summer.

Watermelon

Achievement of Russian breeders, in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation - since 2004. Variety from the category of medium early: the harvest ripens in 107-113 days. The height of the bush without pinching exceeds 2 m. Thick foliage is characteristic. Plants are relatively rarely affected by late blight.

The fruits are flattened, the skin is glossy, smooth. Tomatoes are almost one-dimensional. The shape is rounded, with a pronounced ribbing at the stalk. The yield is not bad - 4.2–5.6 kg per bush. The average weight of a tomato is 98–104 g, subject to competent agricultural technology, it reaches 550 g. The skin is very thin, the fruits are prone to cracking.The keeping quality and transportability of this variety is low.

Unripe tomatoes of the Watermelon variety are slightly similar to watermelon

The variety owes its name to the type of fruit in the ripening process. In addition to the usual dark green spot at the stalk on the skin of a salad color, longitudinal blurred stripes of the same shade are also clearly distinguishable. In mature tomatoes, they change color to brick or reddish brown, blotches of the same tone are visible on the cut in the pulp.

Cardinal

The variety has been listed in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation for 20 years. In terms of ripening, it belongs to the middle late: the crop is harvested 120 days after germination. The variety is valued for its high resistance to late blight and consistently high yield, which is little affected by the vagaries of the weather. A tAlso, there is an excellent germination of seeds, including those collected independently.

Fruits are heart-shaped, with ribs clearly visible at the peduncle, in each cluster there are 5–7 pieces. At the top there is a characteristic "nose". The skin is pink-raspberry, matte. The average weight of a tomato is 440 g, the very first fruits gain weight up to 850 g. The pulp is very juicy, sweet, with a slight sourness. The skin is firm but not hard. Productivity - 7.2–8.4 kg per bush and about 16 kg / m².

Cardinal tomatoes consistently produce crops no matter how lucky the gardener is with the summer weather

Belongs to the category of semi-determinant, but differs in unlimited stem growth. The first fruit cluster is formed above the eighth-ninth leaves, the next - with an interval of 1-2 leaves. The bush does not branch very readily, the foliage is weak. It is recommended to stop its growth when it reaches a height of about 2 m.

Video: Cardinal tomatoes

Honey saved

A very popular variety among Russian gardeners. In the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation since 2006. Cultivated without restrictions regarding the growing region. In terms of ripening, it belongs to the mid-season: the first fruits are removed 110-115 days after germination. The variety is appreciated both for its excellent taste and for its unpretentiousness to growing conditions. Shrubs tolerate heat and drought well. Their height, as a rule, is limited at the level of 1.5–1.8 m. The presence of high resistance to phytophthora, gray rot, and the mosaic virus is characteristic.

The shape of the fruit varies from regular and round to kidney-shaped and cordate, the skin is smooth, glossy. Ripe tomatoes are colored in a beautiful golden orange or amber honey color. Sometimes, where the sun fell on them, a pinkish undertone appears. The pulp is sugary, very tender, sweet, with a subtle sourness and a light honey aroma. These fruits are not suitable for canning. There are very few seeds. The average weight of the fetus is 160-220 g.

Tomatoes Honey Spas - one of the most popular yellow-fruited varieties in Russia

The yield reaches 5.6 kg per bush, but only when planted in a suitable fertile soil. The fruits do not crack, they have a very good keeping quality and transportability.

Like other yellow tomatoes, this variety is characterized by a high content of beta-carotene and lycopene, causing allergies much less often than “classic” red tomatoes. Such fruits can also be introduced into the children's diet.

Video: review of the popular variety of tomatoes Honey Spas

Japanese crab

Despite the name, the variety was bred in Siberia and specially adapted to the climatic features of this region, although the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation does not give any restrictions on this criterion. In terms of ripening, it belongs to the mid-season. In Siberia, it manages to give a crop even when planted with seeds in open ground. The variety has an "innate" immunity to root and apical rot, the tobacco mosaic virus. It is recommended to form bushes into one or two stems, pinching them when they reach a height of 1.5 m. They have very active step-sonship.

Fruits are noticeably flattened with pronounced ribs. The skin is dense, but not hard, pink-red or crimson, the stalk retains a dark spot.The pulp is dense, very fleshy, almost without juice, with a pronounced aroma. The fruits are ideal for making ketchup or tomato paste, and retain their attractive appearance in salads for a long time. The average weight of one tomato is 250-350 g, some specimens reach 900 g.

Japanese crab tomatoes are specially zoned for cultivation in Siberia

Productivity - up to 15 kg / m² and about 5-6 kg per bush.

De Barao

A variety bred in Brazil. It entered the Russian State Register of Breeding Achievements in 2000. It can be grown in any regions suitable for gardening. The height of the bush without pinching reaches 4 m. In terms of ripening, it belongs to late ripening. The fruiting period stretches for about 3 months, begins 115–125 days after germination. Accordingly, it is recommended to plant these tomatoes a week and a half earlier than other varieties.

De Barao's "classic" tomato became the "parent" of a whole group of varieties

Plants are immune to late blight at the genetic level; they rarely suffer from other diseases. The yield is very high even when grown outdoors (25 kg / m² or more), and in a greenhouse this figure rises to 40 kg / m². At the same time, experienced gardeners noticed that when planting a number of other varieties of tomatoes, it significantly decreases. The variety tolerates heat and cold well, as well as a lack of light.

A whole series of varieties has been developed on the basis of the "classic" red De Barao tomato. Now in Russia you can find De Barao gold (the most productive - up to 7 kg of fruits per bush), orange (with a high content of carotenoids), pink (less productive, but very tasty), black (with very dense pulp, almost complete absence of seeds and juice) and royal. The latter is a novelty of breeding; it was recently included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation. It has improved taste and bears fruit until late autumn.

Fruits are elongated, plum-shaped, with 8-9 fruits on the cluster. The pulp is very firm, fleshy. Weight ranges from 30–40 to 100 g. Tomatoes are ideal for home canning. They do not crack in cans, retain their shape and brightness. But you won't be able to squeeze juice out of them.

Video: De Barao tomatoes

Miracle of the earth

Sometimes found under the name "Wonder of the World". Included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation in 2006, no restrictions on the region of cultivation are indicated. The ripening time of the crop is average. The yield is not bad - 13.9 kg / m². The height of the bush is 2 m or more. The variety exhibits a certain "plasticity", successfully adapting to weather conditions that are far from optimal. These tomatoes crack very rarely.

Fruits are round or domed, with weak ribs. The skin is deep raspberry hue. A very low percentage of rejected fruits of a non-marketable type is characteristic - no more than 2%. The average weight of a tomato is 380 g, individual specimens - up to 700 g. On the brush, 5–6 of them are formed, one bush gives 8–10 bunches. The pulp is homogeneous, very tender, literally melting in the mouth, granular on the cut, reminiscent of a watermelon.

Tomatoes Wonder of the Earth successfully adapt to far from optimal weather conditions

The "record holder" is officially registered - the Miracle of the Earth tomato weighing 1200 g. To grow such a fruit, in the lowest brush you need to remove all the flowers, leaving only one. All forming flower buds are cut off, the plant is well watered, and top dressing is applied on time. A single hand must be tied to a support.

The variety is suitable mainly for fresh consumption, the keeping quality is very low. These tomatoes are also good in blanks, suitable for the preparation of tomato paste, juices.

Video: unpretentious tomato variety Miracle of the earth

Typhoon

The variety has been listed in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation since 1997; its cultivation in the Black Sea region is recommended. However, in other regions it shows itself well, especially in central Russia.The harvest ripens in 99-117 days after germination - this tomato is considered early. Possesses "innate" immunity to cladosporium, Alternaria, tobacco mosaic virus. Does not make high demands on the quality of the soil substrate.

Fruits are regular in shape, almost round or slightly flattened. Average weight - 34–57 g. The first tomatoes on the lowest bunch can reach a weight of 80–100 g. The taste is very good, sweetish. They make excellent juice. The fruits cannot boast of keeping quality and transportability. The pulp is rather loose, therefore, when canning, tomatoes often turn into an unappetizing gruel.

Typhoon tomatoes have regular fruits, almost round or slightly flattened

This is a plant with a very powerful stem, standard. Branching and leafiness are average. When forming in several stems, it is imperative to tie up the side shoots - they are rather fragile. The height of the stem, as a rule, is limited at the level of 1.8–2.2 m. The first fruit cluster is formed low, above the 6–7th leaf. The total yield is 16-18 kg / m² or 4-6 kg per bush.

Chio-chio-san

It shows itself equally well when planting both in open ground and in a greenhouse. The State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation (the variety has been listed in it since 1999) does not give any recommendations regarding the region of cultivation. In terms of ripening, it belongs to the medium early: the crop ripens in 110–120 days from the moment of emergence. You can count on about 4-6 kg per bush.

Fruits are ovoid or plum-shaped, smooth, without ribbing. The pulp is firm, but juicy. The skin is pink-red. The average weight of a tomato is 35-40 g. The structure of the brush is unique - it is very long and branched, up to 50 one-dimensional fruits are formed on each branch. The taste is excellent both fresh and canned.

Chio-Chio-San tomatoes during fruiting are easily recognizable by the characteristic type of brush

It is advised to limit the height of the bush at the level of 2 m. The plants do not differ in the special intensity of branching and dense foliage, nevertheless, one must not forget about the support. The tomato does not suffer from late blight, the creators also protected it from the tobacco mosaic virus.

Quite a lot of varieties and hybrids of tomatoes belong to the group of indeterminate ones. These are both old time-tested varieties and new selection. Each of them has undeniable advantages and some disadvantages. Their main feature is the unlimited growth of the stem, which necessitates the garter of the plant and its correct formation throughout the season. With proper care, these varieties are distinguished by high yields, the time spent on them fully pays off.

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