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On the seed packages, the tomato is indicated to which type the variety indicated on the package belongs to - determinant or otherwise. Depending on this, further cultivation of the tomato bush is underway.
Determinancy
Inexperienced gardeners, reading the description of the variety, are at a loss to guess what this word stated in the description means.
What does determinant tomato mean?
Determination means that the height of the tomato bush will be limited to a certain height.
How is this expressed? Growth restriction occurs by the appearance of a flower brush, on which flowers will first appear, and then the fruits will be tied. Further growth will occur from a strong stepson, which will emerge from the axil of the leaf located just below the brush at the top of the bush.
Determinant tomato variety
Determinant tomatoes are also subdivided into:
- Semi-determinant - includes varieties and hybrids with an intermediate type of branching;
- Superdeterminant - this includes a group of early ripening varieties;
- Super super determinant - this includes super early maturing varieties with dwarf growth.
Indeterminate tomato
This is tall tomatoes, which should be mechanically restricted in growth. Since such a tomato vine grows up to 4 m in height. But since the warm season is short in our country and the tomatoes above 2 m will not have time to ripen, the top is removed at this height.
This type of tomato bush is suitable for the southern regions of Russia.
Indeterminate tomatoes grow tall
Stamp
These are industrial varieties of tomatoes that are grown on large areas for further sale or processing of tomatoes. They do not require a garter, have a thick stem and receive the first fruits on day 75 after the first shoots of seedlings.
Tomatoes of this type are starting to ripen. already at the end of June.
Standard varieties are used for industrial cultivation, they are unpretentious
Semi-determinant
A tomato bush that does not stop at the meter height mark and continues to grow. But growth can stop at any moment. Grow it in two stems, and is suitable for greenhouse conditions.
Differences between them
Differences and differences between bushes become noticeable at the stage of growing seedlings... In indeterminate ones, the cotyledonous knee is clearly visible on the 4th day after hatching. Later, when growing a bush, the first ovary in indeterminate ones appears above the 9th leaf, and in the determinant ones, after the 5th leaf plate, the first tomato ovary appears.
Seedlings of determinant varieties, in the presence of 5 leaf plates, begin to form a flower cluster.
Cultivation scheme of a determinate variety
The formation of a tomato bush also differs significantly - indeterminate form in one stem, and determinant varieties 2-3 stems.
Indeterminate types are grown in greenhouses, where they produce crops along the entire height of the stem.
Which varieties are better
It is difficult to say which varieties are better and which ones are worse. Everyone chooses not only for their taste, but also for the region of growth.It is also important where the tomato will grow in the open field or in the greenhouse. Therefore, any type can come in handy when growing a tomato.
On one site different types of tomato can be grown.
The advantages and disadvantages of each of these types
Determinant
pros - early ripening of fruits, high early yields, amicable return of the harvest not extended in time.
Minuses - the total yield is lower, since the bush is limited in its growth, a lot of mineral dressings are needed to obtain a large harvest, pinching should be carried out strictly once every 10 days, reduced immunity to diseases that affect tomatoes.
The total yield of determinant varieties is lower than that of indeterminate varieties.
Indeterminate
pros - a large number of tomatoes are harvested in a small area, they are less susceptible to tomato diseases, fruiting is extended for a long period, tomatoes can be removed in September, it is convenient to harvest, since it is harvested while standing.
Minuses - high supports are needed for a tomato bush, cultivation goes well in southern regions with a long summer period, carefully remove all stepsons, forming a bush in only one trunk.
Stamp
pros - they have a low and strong stem that does not require tying, the root system is located on the surface and well absorbs the nutrition that comes to it in the form of irrigation and mineral fertilizers.
Can be planted quite thickly resistant to temperature extremes and drought, the vegetative mass grows well and does not require additional conditions, the absence of stepchildren also simplifies the care of the bushes, the fruits have a long shelf life and tolerate transportation well.
Standard varieties are undersized and do not need a garter
Minuses - practically not, except that frequent watering due to the superficially located root system.
When choosing what type of bush will be planted on the site, it is important to become well acquainted with both the positive and negative qualities of each type.
What types are suitable for growing in a summer cottage
If at the summer cottage there is a greenhouse with a height of up to 2 m, then it is possible to plant indeterminate varieties in it, and if there is no greenhouse, then it is better to turn your attention to determinant and standard tomatoes when choosing a variety.
How to distinguish by plants what kind of species it is
Here are examples, disassembled by type of bush and belonging to the variety. Actually, in appearance, it is difficult to distinguish what type the bush belongs to. Since it could be buried before planting or pinched off the shoot. But if the gardener himself acquires the seeds, then the package will indicate the type tomato plant.
The type of variety is indicated by the manufacturer on the seed package
If the seeds were obtained from a neighbor in the country, then it is worth clarifying the name and then looking on the Internet or in print media to which type this variety belongs.
| View | Tomato varieties |
| Determinant | Raketa, Nevsky, White filling, La La Fa, Demidov, Honey-sugar, Gina TST. |
| Indeterminate | Wonder of the Earth, Christina plume, Cherokee, Star Gold, the right size, Oxheart, Marshmallow in chocolate. |
| Stamp | Shtambovy Buyan, Gavrosh, Far North, Alpha, Antoshka, Cheerful gnome, Amur shtamb. |
All types of tomato bushes are important for cultivation. Some are grown in large areas for commercial purposes while others are grown in small areas for personal use. But all varieties are tasty and necessary for a person.
Most gardeners who have heard of the term "indeterminate variety" believe that these are just tall tomatoes. There is some truth here, but unlike various varieties growing about two meters in height, indeterminate grows much higher, and varieties up to 2 meters in height are only semi-determinant.
Indeterminate variety - what is it
Indeterminate varieties are annual plants that grow over two meters in height, in optimal conditions they can grow throughout the year and give 35-45 clusters of harvest. Sometimes the size of the bushes reaches the height of trees (2-4 meters).
Such varieties do not have a shoot, which ends in ovaries, this is the main difference from determinant species, also pay attention to the number of leaves between the clusters, indeterminate ones have at least three leaves.
Of course, it is not easy to care for and feed such varieties under normal conditions. It is necessary to organize special greenhouses.
If the conditions allow growing in open soil, you will have to put up poles to tie them up or other tall structures.
Breeding indeterminate species has its advantages:
- all varieties bear fruit for a long time;
- the bush grows almost without restrictions in height and width;
- plant formation is simplified by removing stepchildren (only the stem remains);
- varieties are more resistant to various diseases than undersized varieties;
- increases yields through the use and vertical space.
to the content ↑ Suitable varieties for greenhouses
It is easier to grow indeterminate varieties in a greenhouse. Care for tomatoes in greenhouses should be appropriate (ventilation, heating), nutritious soil and timely feeding of plants are mandatory.
Let's take a closer look at the recommended varieties that are easier to grow in greenhouses:
- Octopus. Year-round variety, dark red fruits. Under certain conditions, it will be able to give more than one harvest per year.
- Mandarin duck. An early ripe popular indeterminate variety, one of the most delicious tomatoes, a yellowish vegetable, grows weighing 70-100 grams. These plants can produce crops even under imperfect conditions.
- Poznan. Early ripening variety, vegetables weigh up to 120 grams, orange color, rounded in appearance. The bush forms tight clusters. Experienced vegetable growers advise to highlight one main stem when forming.
- Andreevsky surprise. Among the varieties of indeterminate tomatoes recommended for greenhouses in Siberia. Tomatoes are dark pink in color. Weight is about 600 grams, they have a small amount of seeds.
- Sweet bunch. Early ripe variety. The fruits are slaky, scarlet and small (about 20 grams). The bushes should definitely be pinned and tied up. When shaping the stems, it is advised to leave two at a time.
- Meal. Ripe vegetables reach a mass of about 20 grams, oblong, elliptical in shape, ruddy, have a great taste. This variety is noted to be resistant to stress conditions and drought.
- Banana. Medium early variety. The fruits are elongated and similar in appearance to bananas, gaining weight up to 100 grams. The plant is quite tall. This variety is often chosen for planting in greenhouses in the Urals because it can maintain yields in harsh climates.
- Gold brush. The fruits are pear-shaped, small, golden in color, have a good firmness and sweet taste. Plants need pinching and garter.
to the content ↑ Varieties for open ground
Growing tall tomatoes in open ground is a completely feasible task, but for this you need to select special varieties and, of course, build some kind of frame for a garter of plants. You can use trellises or sticks about two meters high, and stretch wire or tight ropes between them. Perhaps the growth rate of these bushes will be less than in a greenhouse, but their resistance to various diseases and their fertility are higher by an order of magnitude.
More about which varieties should be paid attention to:
- Wonder of the World. Medium late tomato variety, resistant to various diseases. The fruit is similar to a lemon, weighing 50 to 100 grams, has a rich taste. The bushes of this plant are powerful and thick.
- King of Siberia. A mid-ripening indeterminate variety with a high yield. Fruits are yellow, large, heart-shaped, fleshy and tasty.
- Mikado is black. Tomatoes are dark in color, almost brown, have a sweetish taste with sourness.
- Nobleman. Mid-season fruitful tomato variety. Raspberry fruits, weighing about 500 grams, sweet in taste, pulp is fleshy and dense.
- Honey drop.Fruits are yellow, small (no more than 30 grams), similar to droplets, sweet. The variety has drought resistance, immunity to many diseases.
- De Barao is yellow. Medium late indeterminate variety, bears fruit for a long time. Fruits are oval in shape, yellow in color, weighing about 90 grams. Plants are resistant to adverse conditions such as poor lighting and low temperatures.
- De Barao pink. Mid-season, not afraid of drought and light frosts. The fruits are oval in shape, pink in color, slightly similar to pepper, reach a mass of about 300 grams, the pulp has a sweet taste.
- Tarasenko 2. Medium early variety with high productivity. The fruits are red-orange, round, weighing up to 100 grams, have a juicy structure and sweet taste.
Indeterminate varieties of tomatoes are distinguished by continuous and almost unlimited growth of stems, on which an inflorescence is formed every three leaves. The fruits ripen gradually, starting from the lower clusters. The yield of indeterminate varieties is much higher than that of determinant ones.
Most often, such tomatoes are planted in greenhouses in order to more efficiently use the area of greenhouses, but good results are obtained when grown in open beds. You just need to choose the right varieties of tomatoes.
We have selected for you the most interesting and productive indents for growing in greenhouses and open field. In addition, all plants are sorted by large-fruited.
Andreevsky surprise - mid-season variety, large fruits up to 900 gr. Bushes of medium height - up to 1.5 meters ripening occurs 115 - 120 days after germination. The purpose is universal, the resistance to diseases is good.
Grandma's secret - the height of the bushes is up to 1.7 meters, mid-season, Siberian selection. Fruits are pink, flat-round, weighing up to 600 g, very tasty. It is used for salads and for winter preparations.
Bushes are tall, garter and formation of 1 - 3 stems are required.
Budenovka - tall bushes require a garter and formation of 1 - 2 stems. Always high yields (3-4, and with good care up to 6 kg. From each bush). The fruits are on average 300 grams, but there are simply huge ones up to 700 - 800 grams. with thin skin, excellent taste.
Ripening occurs 105 - 110 days after germination, resistant to most diseases.
Dulia - tall variety, pinching and garter are required, formed into 1 - 2 stems. Fruits are round, weighing up to 600 g, pleasant sweet taste.
Giant crimson - the height of the bushes is 1.5 - 1.6 m, the fruits are very large - 300 - 800 gr. (some specimens weigh more than 1 kg.) excellent taste, the purpose is salad.
The crop ripens 110 - 120 days after germination. As with all tall tomatoes, a garter to the supports, pinching is required.
Cardinal raspberry - mid-season variety, plant up to 1.8 meters high, fruit weight 400 - 800 g, fleshy, good taste, yield 4 - 5 kg. from 1 bush.
From germination to ripening takes from 110 to 120 days, when planting, avoid thickening - no more than 3 seedlings per 1 sq. meter.
Mazarin - mid-season, greenhouse tomato variety. Surprisingly tasty fruits weigh 500 - 600 grams each, aromatic, with a small amount of seeds, and sugary. They are mainly used for salads.
From the beginning of germination to the beginning of ripening 110 - 120 days. Grow up to 1.8 meters, avoid thickening when planting.
An amateur's dream - late-ripening variety for greenhouses, height about 1.5 meters. Appointment salad, red fruits up to 500 - 600 gr.
The yield is high up to 10 kg. from a bush, form into 1 - 2 stems, pinching and garter are required.
Michelle F 1 - an early variety for film greenhouses, with round fruits weighing 200 - 250 grams, which lie for a long time and are well transported.
High productivity, resistance to diseases - verticillium and fusarium wilting, to root nematode, as well as to tobacco mosaic viruses and bronzing of tomato leaves.
Pink Meagic F1, Pink Rise F1, Pink Paradise F1 - all these varieties have similar characteristics and therefore it makes no sense to describe each one separately.
All of them are distinguished by beautiful, leveled, pink fruits weighing 200 - 250 g, very stable and transportable.
Plants are hardy, cold-resistant, can grow in the shade and are not afraid of drought, the yield is high. Resistant to many diseases, recommended for growing in film and glass greenhouses.
Scarlet candles - mid-early ripe, tall 1.5 - 1.7 meters, for growing in greenhouses and film shelters. Pink fruits weighing up to 120 gr. universal purpose.
100% fruit set in the brush, formed in 1 - 2 stems, pinching and garter to the trellis are required.
Yellow icicle - a medium late, high-yielding variety with elongated yellow fruits, weighing about 100 g, for universal use.
Recommended for greenhouses, the bush should be formed in 1 - 2 stems, it is highly resistant to late blight.
Martha - indeterminate, mid-season, high-yielding hybrid intended for cultivation in greenhouses.
Fruits are round, fleshy, excellent taste, up to 130 gr.
The bushes grow up to 1.7 meters, are formed into one stem, it is necessary to pinch and tie up. Resistant to various diseases.
Orange miracle - medium late, tall up to 2 meters, indeterminate variety of tomatoes intended for cultivation in greenhouses.
Delicious, beautiful fruits weighing 150 - 200 gr. orange and universal.
Bushes must be pinched, tied up and shaped into 1 - 2 stems.
Sabelka - mid-season cultivar for indoor, tall, bush height reaches 1.7 meters.
The fruits are peppery, tasty, with thick fleshy walls, almost without seeds 150 - 250 g, can be eaten fresh or preserved for the winter.
Octopus - a mid-season, very tall hybrid intended for greenhouses, but it is quite successfully grown in the open field. Differs in unusually intensive and fast growth (up to 5 - 6 meters), therefore it is often called the tomato tree.
This variety has good yields and resistance to major diseases. The fruits are fleshy, dense, weighing 120 - 150 g, ripen 110 - 120 days after germination.
Black Prince - medium late, tall, indeterminate greenhouse variety, but can also be grown outdoors. The bushes grow up to 2.5 meters, so it is recommended to pinch them at a convenient height for you.
Fruits are dark - burgundy, sweetish taste up to 200 - 300 gr, universal purpose.
The average yield is 1, 5 - 2 kg per plant.
Black pear - mid-season, high-yield tomato variety. The bush is 1.6 meters high. Fruits of an interesting shape and color, weighing about 100 grams, ripen 110 - 115 days after germination.
Grown in 1 - 2 stems.
De Barao yellow, De Barao, orange, De Barao pink, these varieties have similar characteristics and enjoy the well-deserved love of gardeners. Plants are tall over 2 meters, very hardy and unpretentious. They easily tolerate cold snaps, drought, can grow in the shade, and are resistant to diseases.
Fruits are dense with excellent taste, well ripened, stored for a long time, weighing 60 - 80 grams. Productivity 3 - 4 kg per plant.
Barbara - tall, indeterminate variety, recommended for greenhouses. Height 1.6 - 1.8 meters, yield 1.5 kg or more. Such tomatoes should be grown in one stem, be sure to tie them to a trellis and remove stepchildren.
Fruits have an interesting cylindrical shape with a small spout 70 - 100 gr.
Bull heart - perhaps the most popular and favorite variety among summer residents of all tall tomatoes. Well-deserved recognition - the fruits are very tasty, almost without seeds, the lower ones weighing 400 - 500 and even 700 g, and the upper 100 - 150 g.
The height of the bushes is 150 - 170 cm, it is recommended to grow in two stems. Productivity outdoors 3 - 5 kg, and with good care in greenhouses up to 10 kg.from each plant.
A bull heart is red, pink, yellow and even black.
Cow heart - indeterminate, mid-season variety. Plant height 120 - 130 cm, grown on supports in one or two stems.
Fruits on average 300 - 400 gr, excellent taste, intended mainly for salads and juice production (not stored for a long time)
Abakan pink - mid-season, indeterminate variety of tomatoes for growing in open ground and greenhouses. Plants should be formed into 1 - 2 stems, the height of which reaches 1.8 meters.
Fruits of excellent taste, shape reminiscent of a "bovine heart", weighing about 300 grams, are most suitable for making salads.
King of the Orange - mid-season, tall, high-yielding variety for open ground and greenhouses. The bushes are formed into one or two stems, the height of which reaches 1.8 meters, pinching and garter to the supports are necessary.
Fruits are large up to 800 grams, sweet taste, when ripe, the pulp becomes loose.
Productivity 5 - 6 kg. from a plant, resistance to diseases, including late blight, is good.
King of Siberia Is a mid-season, high-yielding variety that is considered the best of all orange tomatoes.
The fruits are tasty, fleshy, some weigh up to 1 kg.
Plants are grown in 1 - 2 stems, be sure to stepchild and tie up.
Very high resistance to disease.
Northern Crown - a tall, large-fruited variety for cultivation in the open field.
A high-yielding tomato with beautiful tasty fruits weighing up to 600 grams is recommended for fresh consumption.
Form the bushes into one or two shoots, pinch and tie to a trellis.
Heavyweight of Siberia - indeterminate, large-fruited, tomato for open ground.
Fruits are large, up to 500 gr, good taste, ideal for making salad.
The variety is unpretentious, can be grown without pinching, but the size of the fruit will be smaller.
Chernomor - a tomato with beautiful fruits of an unusual color, weighing up to 300 grams.
The bushes are grown in one or two stems. the height of which can be more than two meters.
The fruit sets well even in bad weather conditions. The yield reaches 4 kg. tomato from a bush.
Japanese crab - a relatively new variety with large, ribbed fruits, weighing 250 - 350 gr. some specimens can reach 800 gr.
The height of the bushes is 1.5 meters, it is formed in 1 - 2 shoots, is pinned, tied up. Ripening begins 120 days after germination.
Differs in good yields and disease resistance.
Read about the technology of growing indeterminate tomatoes here. The article was written by an agronomist - vegetable grower Surkov L. S. The author describes in detail all the features of growing tall tomatoes.
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Getting a big harvest is the cherished dream of every farmer who works sparingly on his site. The best way to harvest as many ripe tomatoes as possible in summer is to plant tall varieties. Indeterminate tomatoes grow indefinitely and stretch upward until the growing point is removed.
More than 10 kg of ripe fruits can be harvested from one bush of a tall tomato. That is why such varieties are chosen by experienced farmers, for whom it is extremely important to get the maximum result from a unit area. In this article we will talk about indeterminate tomato varieties for open ground. In addition, we will discuss the features of their cultivation.
Indeterminate tomatoes: general information
Tall tomatoes have many advantages over determinate varieties. Summarized, they can be presented in the form of such a list:
• Prolonged fruiting period - until autumn frosts.
• High yield - usually more than 10 kg per root.
• Easy to clean - well looked through the bushes, and the beds comfortable to handle.
• Resistance to diseases - due to the fact that the leaves are well ventilated and covered the sun's rays, and are not in contact with the ground.
There are two main disadvantages of indeterminate tomato varieties:
1) Requires tying. Necessary to prepare in advance and high trellis as growth bush tie it to them.
2) It is necessary formation. All indeterminate tomato varieties need to pinch, leaving only one or two stems.
This requires certain skills, so not every beginner is able to cope with this task.
Indeterminate tomatoes: popular varieties
A variety of varieties of tomatoes, which are included in the indeterminate group, is wide enough. You can grow in the open field tomatoes of different shapes, sizes and colors. We have selected for you only the best of them, according to agronomists with extensive experience.
Indeterminate tomatoes with large fruits
Miracle of the earth
Weight - 250-350 g; yield - 15 kg from the bush; the taste is very pleasant, shows strength in a changing climate.
wild Rose
Weight - 300-500 g; yield - 7 kg per bush; very juicy, delicious, sour; heat-resistant and disease.
Barao de Royal
Weight - 150-200 g; yield - 20 kg from the bush; high marketability, endurance, immunity.
Tarasenko pink
Weight - 100-200 g; yield - 20 kg; taste great; immunity to late blight.
scarlet mustang
Weight - 200-400 g; yield - 5 kg from the bush; tasty; stable disease.
Cardinal
Weight - 400 g; yield - 8 kg per bush; juicy, sugary; resistant to drought and cold.
Bull heart
Weight - 400-700 g; yield - 10 kg; very tasty; one of the most popular.
Cow heart
Weight - 300-400 g; yield - up to 5 kg per bush; delicious, juicy.
See also: Tomatoes that do not require pinching for open ground in the Moscow region
Indeterminate tomatoes with a medium-sized fruit
Tarasenko 2
Weight - 80-100 g; yield - 25 kg from the bush; excellent taste; is resistant to disease.
De Barao Pink
Weight - 80-90 g; yield - up to 8 kg per plant; high marketability, firmness, immunity.
thick
Weight - 100-120 g; yield - 16 kg; gorgeous fragrance, disease resistance and poor conditions.
Typhoon
Weight - 60-100 g; yield - 16 kg; resistant to disease, very tasty.
Indeterminate tomatoes with small fruits
In this group, the most popular are:
Punto
Little Red Riding Hood
Beads
rose quartz
Indeterminate varieties with colorful fruits
Yellow tomatoes
Wonder of the world
Weight - 60-120 g; yield - 12 kg; dense, has good immunity.
giant lemon
Weight - 500 g; yield - 5 kg per plant; resistant to disease.
honey Spas
Weight - 500-600 g; yield - 5 kg of the root; very sweet; does not get sick.
Honey drop
Weight - 20 g; yield - up to 5 kg per bush; persistent in a changing climate.
Amber cup
Weight - 120 g; yield - 25 kg at the root; very sweet; not sick.
Barao de gold
Weight - 80-100 g; yield - 12 kg; frost-proof, shade-requiring and with good immunity.
Tomatoes other colors
Among the tomatoes of other colors and shades are: De Barao Black, Pear Black, Cream Brulee, Sugar, Brown, White Heart, White miracle, Gold Cheok Green, Emerald apple, Black Galaxy, Black Prince, Gem jade, white sugar, Chocolate, Chocolate pearls, white currants.
Features of caring for indeterminate tomatoes
As already noted, indeterminate tomato varieties are tall plants that give a very rich harvest. To get a really good result, it is important to understand what care is needed this sort of culture.
The main features of agricultural techniques include:
• Interrupting the lower leaves. In this way, air circulation at the roots of the plant is improved. Truncation should be done gradually, when the bush will develop well.
• Tying. All indeterminate varieties of tomatoes must be tied to a trellis, stakes or agro-net.
• Abundant watering. Tall tomatoes have a very voluminous and well-developed root system. The roots should be watered abundantly, taking care not to expose them with a stream of water.
• Formation of a bush. All side branches must be gradually broken off, leaving only one or two. This is necessary so that the plant has a sufficient amount of strength to form fruits and so that they are not affected by the fungus.
• Pinching. The top of the bush is usually cut off in late July or early August. This is necessary so that the set fruits have time to ripen.
Indeterminate varieties of tomatoes for open ground - this is an opportunity to get a huge amount of tasty fruits with a minimum amount of space. In addition, additional costs for building a greenhouse are not required. Naturally, not all farmers are able to grow tall tomatoes in the open field. Where the summer is short, all the fruits will not have time to ripen. If you live in the southern or central regions, then do not ignore the happy opportunity to plant tall tomatoes in open ground.
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