The best and most productive varieties of tomatoes for the middle lane in the open field and greenhouses
Vegetable growers are involved in growing tomatoes in almost all countries. When breeding new varieties, many breeders try to take into account not only the preferences of vegetable growers, but also the climate in which the tomato will be grown. Therefore, from the huge number of varieties of tomatoes, varieties of tomatoes can be distinguished for central Russia. These popular tomato varieties are characterized by fast ripening and resistance to elevated temperatures. Before you start breeding them in the middle lane, you need to decide which varieties are best sown in this region.
For greenhouses
In central Russia, tomatoes can be grown not only on the street, but also in greenhouses. Before you start planting plants, you need to determine the best tomato varieties that are ideal for greenhouse conditions.
White filling
When talking about early varieties of tomatoes, many gardeners remember the White filling. It was bred by domestic breeders relatively recently. White filling is grown in a greenhouse, but you can try growing it outdoors. The obvious advantages include its taste and yield.
The determinant bush of the plant grows to only 50-60 cm, so it is quite easy to care for it. It does not need to be tied with fabric strips to supports or do pinch.
However, if a large number of fruits are formed on the bushes, it is better to tie up the plant so that it does not break due to stress.
The fruit has a good bright red color. They have a classic round shape, therefore, outwardly they differ little from other tomatoes. They are not very large and weigh about 80-100 grams. The pulp is firm, fleshy and rather sweet. Such tomatoes are used for cooking dishes from vegetables or creating preserves.
Sun
Gardeners who love fruitful tomato varieties quite often sow the Sunny variety in a greenhouse. More than nine kilograms of fruit can be harvested from one such plant.
Some people don't know when to plant this tomato variety for growing seedlings. It is recommended to sow seeds in the first weeks of March, so that by the end of spring you can plant seedlings in a greenhouse.
The sun is distinguished by powerful tall bushes, which in ideal conditions can grow up to two meters. They need the obligatory garter to the columns and the periodic removal of unnecessary stepsons. Also, during the growing season, you will have to do weeding, watering and fertilizing the soil. After all, only with proper care can grow large tomatoes.
During cultivation, small fruits with a golden color are formed on the plants. Each of them weighs about 80 grams.They are covered with a thin and inconspicuous skin, under which there is a fragrant pulp. It is thanks to its juiciness that the Sun is perfect for spinning tomato juice.
Dobrun
Dobrun is ideal for the Middle Volga region and its immediate areas. That is why it is very popular among vegetable growers in this region. It is very important to decide when to sow tomatoes in order to get a lot of harvest. Dobrun is planted on seedlings already in March, so that young seedlings can be planted in mid-May.
Tall bushes reach 150-200 cm in height.
It is recommended to grow them only in greenhouses, as outdoor temperatures can negatively affect fruiting and growth.
On each bush, about seven fruits weighing 150-200 grams are formed. They have a standard round shape and a bright, red color. Dobrun's flesh is especially juicy and dense. The fruits are most often used in cooking to create vegetable salads or winter preservation.
Altayechka
It was created by domestic breeders for planting in the middle zone of the Russian Federation. These tomatoes are known for their warmth and ability to withstand high summer temperatures. It is recommended to grow Altaechka only in greenhouses, since in such conditions new fruits will form before the first frost.
The bushes of the plant are determinant and grow up to one meter. They need a garter and removal of stepsons. A distinctive feature of Altaechka is the shape of its fruits. The fact is that it is similar to the shape of chicken eggs. Tomatoes are covered with a thin red skin with a raspberry hue. They do not weigh very much - 100-150 grams. The advantages of the fruit include their keeping quality and good transportability.
For open ground
There are many different varieties of open field tomatoes for the middle lane. All of them have their own unique characteristics and therefore it is recommended that you familiarize yourself in more detail with the most famous types of tomatoes in order to choose the most productive ones.
Budenovka
These tomatoes have many advantages that set them apart from other varieties. The main ones are self-pollination of bushes and their resistance to almost all known diseases. They also do an excellent job of dealing with extreme weather changes, which allows them to be grown in open soil.
The average plant growth is about 125 cm, but when grown under optimal conditions, they can grow up to two meters. The stem is quite thin and therefore it is recommended to tie it to reliable supports so that the bush does not break.
The first inflorescence begins to form above the tenth leaf. All subsequent ones appear every three or four leaves. During cultivation, about five rather large tomatoes may appear in one inflorescence.
The fruits of Budenovka are late, as they begin to ripen four months after planting in the soil. They have a rounded shape, which is slightly flattened at the edges. Unripe tomatoes are light green, while ripe tomatoes are dark pink. The average weight of each of them is about 350 grams, so 7-8 kg of harvest can be obtained from one bush.
Lady fingers
For people who want to harvest the first crop earlier, it is recommended to plant Ladies' fingers. The fruits fully ripen within 80 days after the plant is planted in the garden.
The bushes are quite compact, and therefore do not need to be tied to a support. They grow up to 60-70 cm in height. During cultivation, it is recommended to form the bushes into one stem to increase the yield.
The surface of the fruit is slightly ribbed and covered with a thin, bright red skin. They got their name because of their elongated shape, which resembles graceful female fingers. Each tomato is 5-7 cm long and weighs 8 grams. However, sometimes fruits weighing more than 100 grams can form on the bushes.Their mass directly depends on the conditions in which they were grown. They are distinguished by their aromatic and dense pulp.
Ladies' fingers are regularly used in cooking during the creation of preserves for the winter or for preparing dishes from fresh vegetables.
Pink honey
Pink honey is one of the more popular tomato varieties. This popularity is due to the fact that Pink Honey differs from the rest with its large fruits.
It is quite difficult to care for such a plant, since its bushes grow up to one and a half meters. Because of this, you have to spend a lot of time removing the stepsons and tying them to the supports.
A distinctive feature is the mass of tomatoes, which can weigh more than one kilogram. However, the first fruits are not so large and weigh 500-700 grams. They are covered with a thin red skin, under which there is a sugary and very sweet pulp. Pink honey has a good taste, which is completely devoid of the sourness characteristic of many other varieties. The main serious drawback of the fruit is its tendency to crack. Because of this, they cannot be stored for a long time and transported over long distances.
Black Prince
This variety was bred by Chinese breeders more than ten years ago. It copes well with temperature extremes and therefore grows well even outdoors. This mid-season tomato does not begin to ripen until 120 days after planting. Therefore, for lovers of early ripening tomatoes, Black Pepper is definitely not suitable.
The Black Prince's advantage is that he is immune to many diseases. For example, this plant never suffers from late blight.
The plant is quite tall and grows up to two and a half meters in height. It is recommended to install supports near each bush for further tying. Since this plant is indeterminate, it will have to be pinched. This procedure is necessary so that all nutrients go to the development of the crop.
The fruit has a round shape, which is slightly flattened in the lower and upper parts. They are quite large, as they weigh about 400-500 grams. Their skin is dense and thin, painted in a dark burgundy color. The fruits contain a large amount of dry elements and therefore it is better not to use them for making ketchup or juice.
Gourmet
A distinctive feature of Lakomka is its taste. Also, the advantage is the yield, which reaches 10 kg of tomatoes per square meter.
The plant has average ripening times, so harvesting can be done no earlier than four months after planting. The bushes are semi-spreading and grow only up to 50-60 cm. They have an average foliage and do not need to be pinched or regularly pinned.
The gourmet is covered with a thin skin, on which faint golden stripes are visible. The pulp is very firm, sweet and aromatic. The fruits are used mainly for the preparation of winter storage.
Conclusion
Growing tomatoes in the middle lane is not so difficult. To start growing tomatoes, you should choose the best varieties and familiarize yourself with how they are grown.
