Varieties of low-growing tomatoes for open ground without pinching
Most vegetable growers believe that while growing tomatoes, it is imperative to do pinch, but this is not the case. After all, you can grow tomatoes for open ground for the Moscow region without pinching.
These tomatoes include low-growing varieties, on which you do not need to remove excess shoots during cultivation.
Characteristics
The main distinguishing feature of low-growing tomatoes is that they do not need to be pinned regularly. Other features of these varieties include:
- small stature;
- a small amount of foliage on the bushes;
- all fruits are the same size;
- tomatoes do not need a garter;
- the crop ripens in one period of time.
Tomatoes that do not require pinching have excellent resistance to low temperatures. Moreover, many of them can be grown outdoors even without using seedlings. It is enough to immediately plant the seeds on the site. The seedless method of growing plants does not require replanting young seedlings and simplifies the care of the bushes. Tomatoes grown this way are more stress-resistant and seasoned.
From the above features, we can conclude that undersized tomatoes are suitable for people who are just starting to grow tomatoes.
The most famous varieties
Before planting low varieties of tomatoes, you need to decide which tomatoes belong to them. There are several fairly well-known tomatoes for open ground without pinching.
Agatha
An early maturing variety that begins to bear fruit within 2-3 months. The bushes are not standard, determinant and grow up to 50 cm. They grow well and bear fruit without pinching the variety. During harvesting, several kilograms of tomatoes can be harvested from one bush, which is a pretty good indicator.
Agate can be classified as a versatile variety that grows well in greenhouses and outdoors. The fruit is red and has a flat, round shape. The weight of each fruit does not exceed 150 grams. Taste qualities of Agatha differ from other types in their sweetness. The fruits are often used in the preparation and canning of salads.
It is recommended to plant Agatha in areas where onions, cucumbers and legumes previously grew. Before planting, the seed is recommended to be treated with a weak manganese solution and insisted in clean water.
Adelina
It is an early maturing variety that begins to sing within 120-130 days. Adeline's bush is undersized and grows up to 40 cm. Most often, such a tomato is grown on the street, but if necessary, it can be planted in a greenhouse.
The fruits differ from most varieties in their ovoid and oblong shape. During the ripening period, they acquire a rich, bright color.In addition to their good appearance, they also have good transportability. These tomatoes are often used in cooking to create salads, sauces and pastes.
Adeline's benefits include:
- bushes do not require pinching;
- resistance to disease and temperature extremes;
- tolerates a lack of moisture without problems.
White filling
White filling is an early maturing undersized tomato for open ground without pinching. It takes about 90-100 days to fully ripen.
The bush is covered with a small amount of leaves and grows up to 50-55 cm. The plant is not pinned or tied up. However, many gardeners still remove the stepson to the first brush so that the fruits can ripen a little faster.
The fruits of the white filling are covered with a smooth skin. They weigh 100 grams, but with proper care of the bushes, this figure can rise to 150 grams. Tomatoes are versatile and are often used by housewives during ketchup preparation and canning.
Main advantages:
- stable yield even in dry weather;
- the possibility of long-term storage of fruits.
Betalux
A distinctive feature of Betalux is its ripening period. The fruits fully ripen 80 days after planting the seeds in the soil. The plant has low-growing bushes no more than 45 cm high. These varieties of tomatoes do not need to be periodically tied to special mounts or pinned. However, some still fix the tallest bushes, as they can break due to the weight of the tomatoes.
The fruits are round and red in color. The weight of each individual fruit does not exceed 100 grams. With proper agricultural technology, more than 2-4 kg of tomatoes are formed on one plant. With their help, many dishes are prepared and conservation is done.
Gnome
This variety is one of the most unpretentious species that does not need to be pinned. It is resistant to weather changes, so it is planted outdoors or in a greenhouse.
The gnome is an early variety that ripens 85-90 days after planting. The tomato got its name from the small height of the bushes. They are quite short and grow only up to 40 cm. The stems are covered with small leaves, painted in light green.
Tomatoes have a smooth surface covered with firm reddish skin. The variety cannot boast of large fruits, since their weight is only 55-60 grams. The yield is not bad and amounts to about 6-7 kg per square meter of land.
The main advantages include:
- resistance to weather changes;
- the ability to transport fruits;
- taste qualities.
Gina
It differs from other varieties in its yield and ease of cultivation. Even an inexperienced vegetable grower who is completely unfamiliar with the agricultural technology of tomatoes can get a good harvest from the Gina variety.
Under favorable conditions, the bush grows to 55-65 cm. If the plant grows taller, then it will have to be tied to a support so that it does not fall to the ground. Bushes of the variety are not pinned or tied up.
The fruits are round and slightly flat in shape. They are covered with a thin orange-tinged shell, under which there is a dense and fleshy pulp. When fully ripe, the fruit weighs 400 grams. The main advantage of Gina is its resistance to late blight and other common tomato diseases.
Gigalo
Gigalo is a mid-season variety that ripens 110 days after planting seeds in the soil. The bush of the plant is quite compact and is only 40 cm long. It does not need regular pinching and tying.
The fruits differ from many varieties in their cylindrical and oblong shape. The length of each of them is 10 cm, and the average weight is 150 grams. Tomatoes are often used in cooking to create salads.It is rarely eaten fresh because it is too dry for that. More than 3 kg of tomatoes can be obtained from a bush.
Quite often, Gigalo is confused with the Auria tomatoes due to the fact that their fruits have the same shape.
Growing
Growing tomatoes without pinching is much easier than other tomato varieties. In this case, a person does not have to constantly look after the bushes in order to get a sufficient number of tomatoes. Even novice gardeners can be engaged in the cultivation of such plants, since they tolerate high humidity well and cope well with sharp temperature changes.
However, when choosing seeds, you should still take into account the characteristics of the climate. Recommended to grow determinant tomato variety, which develops quickly and bears fruit earlier. The first harvest begins to appear in just a month and a half. In this case, all fruits begin to ripen at the same time. The average weight of a ripe tomato is about 100-800 grams.
When growing undersized varieties, you must adhere to certain principles:
- plant the seed in the ground in early spring;
- sowing tomatoes is recommended in a pre-prepared soil mixture, consisting of garden soil, river sand and humus;
- tomatoes are planted in moist soil to a depth of no more than 1-2 cm;
- to accelerate the appearance of the first shoots, it is recommended to grow bushes at a temperature of at least 25 degrees.
Conclusion
Everyone can grow tomatoes without pinching. To do this, you should familiarize yourself with the known varieties of such tomatoes and recommendations for their cultivation.
