The best varieties of determinant tomatoes

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 tomatoes 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 are higher than 2 m. The marks 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	Miracle of the Earth, Christina plume, Cherokee, Star Gold, the right size, Oxheart, Marshmallow in chocolate.
Stamper	Shtambovy Buyan, Gavrosh, Far North, Alpha, Antoshka, Cheerful gnome, Amur shtamb.

All types of tomato bushes are essential 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.

This page contains the most famous varieties of determinant tomatoes. Among them are varieties of both well-known agricultural firms and private collectors. Early ripening, mid-ripening, with fruits of various shapes, colors and tastes.

Determinant tomatoes differ from indeterminate ones in that they stop growing (grow) after tying a certain number of brushes.These varieties, in turn, are divided into super determinant (usually very early and not requiring pinching) and determinant, some of which still need to be formed by removing excess lateral shoots (stepchildren), otherwise you can get a plant overloaded with fruits, tomatoes on which will ripen later than the due date. That is, the main advantage of determinant tomatoes will be lost - an early and friendly return of the crop.

In determinant varieties, the first flower cluster is laid over 5-7 foxes, and each subsequent one after 1-2 leaves.

Such tomatoes, as a rule, are grown in open ground or film tunnels, since there is no point in occupying greenhouses with them - they will not master the required volume there - the height of determinant tomatoes is usually no more than a meter, and most of them do not exceed 60 cm.

Click on the tomato you like - a page will open with a description of the variety, photos and gardeners' reviews about it. For some varieties, a hint is given from whom you can currently buy the seeds of this tomato.

We hope that our catalog will help you in choosing the best varieties of tomatoes for planting.

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Tomato Aurora

Early ripening, undersized, high-yielding tomato hybrid for open ground and film shelters. The period from germination to maturation is 75-85 days. Determinant type bush, height ...

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Tomato Agatha

Early maturing, determinant, tomato variety for open ground and film shelters. The period from germination to maturation is 100-113 days. Medium leafy bush, 0.4-0.6 meters high ...

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Tomato Adeline

Mid-season, determinant, undersized, high-yielding tomato variety for open ground and film shelters. A bush with a height of 0.4-0.5 meters, which does not require pinching. A garter to the support is required. Per ...

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Tomato Openwork

Early maturing, determinant, productive, unpretentious hybrid of tomato for open ground and film shelters. The period from germination to maturation is 105-110 days. Bush height d ...

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Tomato Iditarod Red

The original name of this tomato is Iditarod Red. Medium early, determinant, not requiring pinching tomato variety for open ground. The bush is strong, up to 0.6 meters high, with a wrinkled l ...

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Tomato Aisan

Mid-season, undersized, large-fruited, high-yielding tomato hybrid for open ground. The seed producer is Kitano Seeds. Determinate bush, powerful, tall ...

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Tomato Iceberg

This is an early fruitful variety of tomato grown without pinching for open ground. Among the advantages of the variety: it sets fruit well even in cool weather. Ideal for growing in U ...

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Tomato Watercolor

Mid-season, unpretentious, determinant tomato variety for open ground. The period from germination to maturation is 110-120 days. A standard bush, up to 50 cm high, a garter to the support ...

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Aksanta tomato

An early, high-yielding, undersized variety of tomato for open ground. Adapted to unfavorable weather conditions, excellent for growing in central Russia and in the northern regions ...

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Tomato Akulina

Mid-season, large-fruited, undersized tomato variety for open ground and film shelters. The period from germination to maturation is 110-118 days. Bush of determinant type, height ...

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Tomato Alei

Mid-season, determinant, high-yielding tomato variety for open ground and film shelters. The period from germination to maturation is 110-120 days. A bush up to 1.2 meters high, a leaf ...

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Tomato Alenka

Early ripening, determinant, undersized, very productive variety of tomato for open ground. The bush is compact, standard, does not require pinching. But a garter to the support is desirable, as kushi ...

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Tomato Alsou

Medium early, determinant, high-yielding tomato variety. Recommended for growing in the open field and in the greenhouse. When grown in exhaust gas, the height of the bush is about 80 cm, in a greenhouse - just over 1 meter. NS…

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Tomato Altayechka

Early maturing, undersized, determinant, large-fruited tomato variety from Altai breeders. Standard bush, 0.7-0.9 meters high, does not require pinching. A garter to the support is desirable. Sheet…

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Tomato Amulet

Mid-season (116-125 days from germination to maturity), determinant, bristle, pickling tomato variety for open ground and film shelters. Medium-branched bush, strongly leafy, height ...

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Tomato Anastasia

Mid-season, determinant, lettuce tomato variety for open ground and film shelters. The bush is undersized, requires a garter to the support and partial pinching. Most often, the formation of plants ...

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Determinant varieties of tomatoes are convenient for growing outdoors. They do not need such a high support as tall varieties need, and if they need formation, then it is minimal. It is with indeterminate varieties that experienced agronomists advise farmers and gardeners to start growing tomatoes for beginners. In addition, low-growing tomatoes usually ripen quickly and amicably, and therefore they are great for regions with short summers.

If you are looking for a suitable variety of low-growing tomatoes, then you can definitely choose something from the options below. We have selected the best for you determinant tomato varieties for open ground.

The best low-growing varieties of tomatoes for exhaust gas

Rio grande

A Dutch variety, the bushes of which can reach 50-60 centimeters in the open field, and the inner part of medium-sized plum fruits has good elasticity. Thanks to this, they are excellently stored and are suitable for salting and drying.

Rio Grande determinant tomato

Bobcat

This variety was bred by the Dutch, endowing it with excellent commercial qualities. Large and beautiful fruits have a high dry matter content, which makes them suitable for long-term transportation. Tomatoes of the Bobkat variety are suitable for outdoor cultivation exclusively in the southern regions. They have good immunity, long-term fruiting.

Tomato Bobcat

Linda

One of the new determinant tomato varieties. The fruits are quite large and dense - ideal for salads, well stored. A strong plant rarely becomes infected with various diseases and, with proper care, always gives an excellent harvest.

Tomato variety Linda

Mystery

The main trunk reaches a height of 45 cm and is strong enough to prevent the tomato from falling off without a garter. However, regular pinching is necessary. The riddle is an ultra-early variety. Fruits reach a weight of 150 g, beautiful and dense.

Beautiful fruits of a tomato variety Danko

Petrusha the gardener

This variety is one of the last fruits of the labor of Siberian breeders. Growing it, you do not have to spend time and energy on pinching. Fruiting is long, its yield and drought resistance are quite high, the use of fruits is universal. A 60-centimeter bush looks very elegant on an open ground.

Petrusha the gardener - an elegant bush of tomatoes for open ground

Danko

A tomato with large, heart-shaped fruits, covered with a thin skin. Height - 50 cm, you need to form and strengthen the bush. Differs in good drought tolerance and excellent taste. Productivity is average, transportation is not desirable.

Danko heart-shaped tomato

See also: Early low-growing varieties of tomatoes for open ground

Crimson giant

This hybrid has truly gigantic-sized raspberry fruits. The average height of the bushes is 70 cm. The fruits ripen early, so late blight cannot overcome them. The greatest advantage is the highest yield.

Huge fruit of the Raspberry Giant variety

Roma

Determinant variety of medium ripeness tomatoes with high quality plum fruits. Standard plant - a garter may not be required. This hybrid is commonly grown for canning purposes.

Roma - tomato for canning

Summer resident

The tomato is loved by gardeners for its unpretentiousness, endurance of low temperatures, consistently high yield. Early ripening. The height of the bush is half a meter.

Summer resident - unpretentious tomato for open ground

In our opinion, the best determinant varieties of tomatoes for open ground, presented in our opinion, should not be left out of your attention. Try to grow at least one of the proposed varieties on your land plot, and you will not have to regret your choice. Of course, if all the necessary planting and care rules are followed.

Watch the video "Low-growing (determinant) tomatoes - pinching, bush formation"

It is no exaggeration to say that one of the leading positions among vegetables is occupied by tomato, which is one of the five most demanded garden crops. The fruits of tomatoes are not only extremely tasty, but also very healthy. Currently, several hundred varieties of tomatoes are distinguished. They differ in taste, color, shape and height. There are low and high, in scientific terms, determinant varieties of tomatoes and indeterminate ones. We would like to talk about the first ones today.

The meaning of the term "determinant"

First of all, we will find out what the determinant tomato variety means. This term comes from the Latin word "determination", which translates as "limitation, limit". Tomato varieties with this definition are self-limiting in growth. Plants of this variety tie an average of 4-8 brushes and stop growing. The difference between indeterminate ones is that they have no limitation in growth and they can have an unlimited number of brushes. Therefore, they need to pinch the top of their heads.

What does determinant tomato variety mean?

In plants of this type, the first ovary is formed after the 5-7th leaf, and the subsequent ones - after 2. The main advantage of these tomatoes is the early harvest and ripening of fruits almost simultaneously. In addition, the limited growth of tomatoes significantly reduces the labor costs of plant care. In the middle lane from determinant varieties of tomatoes, a high yield is obtained even when grown in the open field.

Varieties of determinant varieties

This group of plants is subdivided into four varieties. They differ in their limited growth, in addition, each has its own characteristics.

1. Semi-determinant. These tomatoes are sometimes confused with indeterminate tomatoes. Plants stop growing only after they form 10-12 clusters with set fruits, while leaf formation occurs in them every two full leaves (rarely after three). In this case, the first brush is formed in front of the 8th or 9th leaf.
2. Determinant. In tomato varieties, brushes are formed only with an interval of less than 3 leaves. The first inflorescence is formed after the 6-7th leaflet. After the appearance of 5-6 brushes, tomato growth ends with a brush.
3. Superdeterminate. All varieties are distinguished by early maturity. Brushes are laid in 1-2 sheets. Then, after the formation of brushes (4-5 pieces), an shoot grows, which completes the growth of the plant with an inflorescence.
4. Super super determinant. This variety includes super-dwarf and ultra-early ripening varieties. 2-3 flower brushes are formed in a row, without gaps from the leaves. Plant growth is completed after 3-4 brushes are formed. Moreover, the first appears after the fifth sheet, and already through the sheet the next one can form.

The best determinant tomato varieties

Consider the most suitable varieties for indoor cultivation. Experienced gardeners recommend growing this crop in greenhouses as follows: plant determinant and indeterminate varieties together to have a high yield. Because the first ones are early ripening varieties, but they are limited in growth, and therefore in the number of fruits. Indeterminate ones form many more brushes and can bear fruit until autumn. Consider the most popular varieties and hybrids of tomatoes.

Bourgeois F1

Shows equally high yields in greenhouses and in open ground in the climate of the middle zone and in the south of Russia. In more severe climatic conditions, cultivation of the Bourgeois F1 variety is possible only in greenhouse conditions. From planting seedlings to harvesting, at least 150 days pass. The hybrid is considered determinant, the bushes are standard, tall. It grows from 80 to 120 cm, in the southern regions, the growth can increase up to 1.5 m. The first fruits can reach a weight of 400 g, and the subsequent ones - up to 200 g. It is widely used for canning. Due to the fact that sugar and acids are successfully combined in it, a very tasty juice is obtained from this tomato. The disadvantages include too fragile branches, which require mandatory tying. It is recommended to put props under the branches under the Bourgeois bushes.

Among the advantages are the following indicators:

• good keeping quality of fruits;
• drought resistance;
• resistance to diseases of tomatoes;
• resistance to temperature extremes;
• versatility of application.

Productivity from 1 m2 from 7 to 12 kg. Planting density is about four bushes per meter.

Openwork F1

It is considered one of the best determinant tomato varieties for greenhouses. Belongs to the same variety as Bourgeois, has the same growing season. It grows up to 90 cm. Was bred specifically for growing in greenhouses in the northern regions of Russia. In the south, it is grown outdoors. One of the main advantages of this variety is its high yield. Forms ovaries in bunches, each of which has 5 fruits, and on one branch there are usually about 4 bunches. Fruits of tomatoes of medium size, weighing about 280 g. Productivity from one m2 to 12 kg. A variety of universal use. Like any high-yielding plant, it needs organic and mineral fertilizing. Pinching is necessary.

Doll Masha F1

A hybrid standard plant for growing in greenhouses up to 90 cm high. Since it is grown in greenhouse conditions, it is recommended for all regions of the Russian Federation. Inflorescences are collected in bunches of 5 pieces each. Fruits are pink in color, with an average weight of 250 g. They have a high keeping quality.

Alsou

It is considered the best large-fruited determinant tomato variety for greenhouses. Plant height 80 cm, requires the formation of a bush and pinching. The variety is not hybrid, so you can harvest your own seeds for future harvest. Early maturing, ripening occurs on the 90th day. In the territories of Eastern and Western Siberia and in the Urals, it is possible to grow in open ground, to the north - only in greenhouses. Bushes must be tied up. The weight of one fruit can be up to 500 g, the taste is sweet, does not contain sourness. Productivity up to 9 kg per 1 m2. Single ovaries are formed on the plant. Fruits of this variety are used for conservation or fresh consumption. Of the advantages of the determinant variety of Alsou tomatoes, it can be noted:

• high resistance to disease;
• excellent transportability;
• good keeping quality;
• large fruits.

Disadvantages: weak seedlings, unsuitability of whole fruits for canning. In addition, the variety needs additional feeding for the entire growing season.

Open field tomatoes

When choosing tomatoes of determinant varieties for open ground, the zoning of the variety should be taken into account. The height of such tomatoes can vary from 40 to 100 cm. They are planted at a distance of half a meter from each other, between rows - 60-70 cm. Sometimes, depending on the variety, they are planted closer. We present an overview of the best varieties.

Turbojet

Appeared on sale in the 2017 season and has already gained immense popularity among gardeners. The variety is superdeterminate, very compact, about 40 cm high, all covered with fruits. It does not need pinching, since fruits are formed on these very stepsons. Tomatoes are small, no more than 70 g, but in huge quantities on a bush, so he needs a garter. According to vegetable growers, when planting seedlings in March, the first tomatoes were removed in July, despite the fact that they were grown in the open air. The variety is stable and shows a high yield even in cold summers. Recommended for growing in the regions of the middle zone and beyond the Urals. It is not recommended for cultivation in the southern regions, since the trunk is low-leafed and will not be able to protect the fruits from the scorching sun. A variety of universal use.

Alpha

Determinant variety of early ripening tomato of the standard type. Great for cold climates. It grows up to 55 cm. By the way, this variety can be sown directly into the ground, bypassing the seedling period. In this case, fruiting will begin on the 85th day. In the middle lane, they are grown in open ground, and in more northern regions - in film shelters. In the southern regions, the first tomatoes are obtained in early summer, in colder ones - in early July. Fruits are small in size, weighing 55 g, round in shape. The yield per bush reaches 7 kg per 1 m2. The variety has a strong immunity to various types of diseases. In addition, by the time the most dangerous ones, such as late blight and fungal diseases, appear, it manages to give the crop.

Explosion

Hybrid. It is a modernization of the tomato variety White filling, from which it took the opportunity to grow in a seedless way, cold resistance, resistance to temperature extremes, moisture and drought resistance, dislike for greenhouses. Indoors, it shows a low yield. Undemanding to feeding. It grows up to 65 cm, the growing season is 105 days. Fruits are round, slightly ribbed, weighing up to 250 g. The yield from one bush is about 3 kg. Indispensable in preservation, used for salads, in cooking.

Advantages:

• amicable maturation;
• high immunity;
• great taste;
• high productivity;
• unpretentiousness;
• good keeping quality;
• excellent transportability.