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Undersized tomatoes for open ground are in great demand today, since they are less hassle with them than with tall ones. The tomato bush is initially a rather tall plant. Some specimens reach 3 meters in height. It is quite difficult for the gardener with such bushes, a garter is required, the removal of a large number of stepchildren. The work becomes more difficult due to the height of the plant. Let's talk about this topic in more detail and present the best undersized tomatoes for open ground.
Tall or short?
All tomatoes can be strictly divided according to such an indicator as the type of growth into two groups:
- determinant;
- indeterminate.
These are botanical terms, they divide plants into tall and short (see photo below).
The fact is that the tomato tends to stop growing when several flowering brushes are thrown away. This type of growth is called determinant and includes a large group of low-growing varieties. Such plants have a number of features:
- they form a small number of stepchildren (that is, additional branches);
- they reach a height of about 1-1.5 meters (but can also be truly dwarf);
- the plant spends maximum energy on the formation and ripening of fruits.
How is such a love of gardeners for undersized tomatoes in our country justified? The answer to this question is simple, and we have already touched on it indirectly. There are, perhaps, two serious reasons:
- early maturity (summer is short in many regions, and not all indeterminate varieties have time to mature);
- less demanding in terms of garters and stepsons removal.
If we talk about indeterminate varieties, then they are good for growing in greenhouse conditions. They have a long fruiting period, from each bush you can collect about a bucket of tomatoes in a season. There are also quite interesting varieties, for example, the variety "White giant", "De Barao black" two meters high, mid-season "Chernomor", large-fruited "Black Elephant".
A good video on the difference between tomatoes by type of growth is presented below:
Low-growing varieties for open ground
Before purchasing tomato seeds, be sure to think about the purpose for which they are grown:
- in order to eat as a family;
- for sale;
- for long-term storage and so on.
The choice of the gardener largely depends on this, as well as on the conditions on the personal plot.
We present to your attention the best undersized varieties of tomatoes for open ground. The huge choice is not only a big plus. Some gardeners are confused about the varieties and do not know in the end how to make the right choice.
Sanka
One of the best low growing tomatoes on the market today. A shrub with limited growth up to 60 centimeters in height tends to bear fruit abundantly. The yield is very high despite the fact that the fruits are medium in size. Up to 15 kilograms of tomatoes can be harvested from one square meter. Fruits weighing 80-150 grams are red, fleshy with excellent taste. The use is universal. A pleasant addition for those gardeners who live in middle lane Russia: the ripening rate is incredible (78-85 days).The cold snap does not interfere with fruiting, the Sanka variety can yield up to frost. That is why its seeds are sold so well in Siberia and the Urals.
Video about the tomato variety "Sanka":
Apple tree of Russia
Perhaps this is the best variety for those who prefer conservation and preparation of blanks for the winter. The fruits of the Yablonka Rossii variety are small, ripen in 85-100 days. The fruits are well stored, perfectly transported. The variety has a high yield. The minimum number of tomatoes harvested from one square meter is 7 kilograms. The taste is excellent, so you can grow them for sale and for fresh consumption. The skin is firm and the tomatoes do not crack.
Liang
Another good variety known throughout the country. It is bred for cultivation exclusively in the open field. The ripening period will delight summer residents (only 84-93 days). In this case, the bush is undersized. Its height reaches 35-40 centimeters on average. Tying is necessary only because a large number of fruits become heavy when ripe and can break branches. The mass of one tomato is small and is 60-80 grams. This allows the fruit to be used for canning. The variety is resistant to TMV. Long-term fruiting.
Hybrid "Solerosso"
The hybrid of Italian breeders is intended exclusively for outdoor cultivation. The fruits are small and very tasty. Their use is universal. Some gardeners are reluctant to grow small tomatoes because they believe that overall yields will be low. As for the Solerosso hybrid, this rule does not apply to it: the yield per square is 7-10 kilograms. The ripening period is 80-85 days, the hybrid is resistant to verticillosis, as well as to bacterial spotting. The fruits are leveled, the yield is friendly. In general, hybrids are famous for their high vigor.
It has nothing to do with GMOs, as many believe, the crossing of such tomatoes is done manually, they are resistant. The harvest can only be obtained once.
Hybrid "Prima Donna"
Despite the fact that the bush of this wonderful hybrid cannot be called truly stunted, it has a determinant type of growth and cannot be pinned. Its height in open ground reaches 1.2-1.3 meters. This hybrid is very loved by many who are engaged in growing tomatoes... It is early maturing (ripens in 90-95 days), has excellent taste, is resistant to Fusarium, TMV and Alternaria. Fleshy, medium-sized fruits (one tomato weighs about 130 grams). 5-7 fruits are formed on one brush, which can be seen in the photo. The foliage of the hybrid is soft, drooping, which allows sunlight to evenly illuminate the plant. "Prima Donna" is a high-yielding hybrid that produces 16-18 kilograms of excellent tomatoes per square meter.
Gift of the Volga region
This variety is represented by real beauties of scarlet color with thin skin. If you do not know what kind of tomatoes to grow in the moderately warm climate of Russia, give preference to the Dar Zavolzhya variety. The fruits of the variety are leveled, the yield is friendly and stable. The ripening period is not suitable for growing in Siberia and the South Urals, since it is 103-109 days. The yield per square meter is average and does not exceed 5 kilograms. Pay attention to the excellent taste. The plant is short about 50-70 centimeters in height.
Pink honey
Pink tomatoes have always been renowned for their aroma and excellent taste. "Pink Honey" is a mid-season variety that is famous for such qualities as:
- large-fruited;
- richness of taste;
- resistance to cracking.
Fruits are pale pink in color, fleshy. The shape is heart-shaped, each of them can reach a weight of 600-700 grams.Due to this, yield is achieved. We draw attention to the fact that the bush is determinant, its height reaches 60-70 centimeters, but you will have to tie it up. Due to the large weight of the fruit, branches may break off. This variety has appeared on the market recently, but quickly gained popularity. It can be grown both in drought conditions and in temperature extremes. It is cold-resistant enough.
Oak
The early ripe variety "Dubok" is interesting for its small fruits and high yield. We have already said that undersized bushes with small fruits often lose productivity. The height of the bush in our case reaches 60 centimeters and discards a large number of brushes with flowers. The fruits are red, round, very tasty. With proper care, 7 kilograms of tomatoes can be easily harvested from one square meter. This is because the Oak bush is covered with tomatoes in the fruiting stage. Ripening period 85-105 days, even low temperatures do not interfere with fruiting. Due to early maturity, the plant easily leaves late blight.
Hybrid "Polbig"
An early ripe hybrid is represented by medium fruits of a standard type. It is loved by gardeners for its resistance to verticillium and fusarium. The yield of the hybrid is standard, about 6 kilograms per square meter. The ripening period is 90-100 days, the fruits are leveled, do not crack and are well stored. The taste is excellent, due to this, the use of tomatoes is universal. The bush is undersized, reaching 60-80 centimeters.
Titanium
Varieties of low-growing tomatoes are rarely late in terms of ripening speed. Most often they ripen early, up to 100 days. The Titan variety, on the other hand, is medium late and ripens in 118-135 days from the moment the first shoots appear after sowing the seeds. The bush is undersized, reaches a height of 55-75 centimeters, fruits of medium size and excellent quality. They are stored for a long time, are excellently processed, used fresh. The variety is high-yielding, about 4-4.5 kilograms are harvested from one plant.
Riddle
The early ripe variety "Mystery" is a sweet and unusually fragrant fruit on a determinant bush only 40-50 centimeters high. The yield is average, but worth it if you grow tomatoes for your own consumption. The whole family will love these tomatoes, they are very tasty and rich in vitamins and minerals. The ripening period is only 82-88 days, "Riddle" is not afraid of late blight and root rot.
Lady fingers
Describing the best varieties of low-growing tomatoes, one cannot but recall this high-quality variety. "Lady fingers»Has every right to be included in this list. It is valued for:
- high yield (up to 10 kilograms from one bush);
- excellent taste;
- the ability not to tie a bush and not remove stepsons.
If we talk about the plant itself, then it is compact, not branched. Even if you pay little attention to it, the yield will be high. The fruits have an original look and are famous for their taste. The ripening period does not exceed 110 days.
Torch
The most common vegetables on our tables are traditionally cucumbers and tomatoes. The best undersized varieties for open ground always describe tomatoes with small fruits. The Fakel variety is unique. A bush of 40-60 centimeters yields a crop of up to two kilograms. This is provided that one fruit weighs only 60-90 grams. But the taste is excellent, which makes it universally applicable and popular. Everywhere in the country today it is possible to grow tomatoes in the open field, the Fakel variety gives consistently high yields. The ripening period must be taken into account, it is 111-130 days. High quality seeds, if weather conditions permit, can be sown directly into the ground.
Perseus
This variety of tomatoes for open ground is represented by medium-sized fruits weighing 150 grams. The bush of the plant is compact, it stops growing on its own and reaches a height of about 60 centimeters.The variety is very resistant to a large number of diseases: Fusarium, TMV, Alternaria, anthracnose. The ripening period is no more than 115 days. The fruits are distinguished by their high density and thick walls. Due to these qualities, they are perfectly stored for a long period.
Conclusion
Low-growing tomatoes are a real find for those who do not like to spend a long time in the beds. It should be borne in mind that when growing tomatoes, you need to weed them, loosen the ground and apply a complex of mineral fertilizers, to which tomatoes are extremely positive. Among the variety of undersized varieties and hybrids popular in Russia, you can choose one of those that you like and take root on your site for many years.
