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The southern regions of Russia, including the Rostov region, were the main suppliers of vegetables back in Soviet times. After the collapse of the Union and the general devastation that ensued in the Rostov region, state farms engaged in the production of vegetables in the open field disappeared, and seed production completely died out.
The population of the region has always been inclined to small-scale production of vegetables, therefore, in the absence of their own varieties, they tried to make do with foreign hybrids, the undoubted advantage of which was the ability to withstand long-distance transportation. But the quality of these hybrids was “Turkish”, that is, they were hard and completely tasteless vegetables.
The situation changed after the opening of a branch of the Poisk agricultural company, the Rostov Selection and Seed Center, in the Rostov region.Thanks to this company and its branch in the Rostov region, not only have old varieties of vegetables been revived, but new hybrids and varieties have been created and continue to be created that meet the needs of small farmers.
New varieties require not only the ability to withstand long-term storage and transportation, but also excellent taste, heat resistance, disease resistance and the ability to grow in soil containing significant amounts of salt.
There is no adequate fresh water in the Rostov region. This land was once the bottom of the sea and all the water contains a significant amount of salts. Despite the phosphogypsum added to the soil, the variety intended for the Rostov region must be resistant to salinity. It is precisely these varieties that come out of the Rostovsky CC, since they initially receive brackish water when irrigated.
In addition, today farmers’ requirements for fruiting periods have also changed. If earlier the interest was in early determinate varieties with a friendly yield, today tomatoes with a long fruiting period, that is, indeterminate ones, have become in demand. The Poisk company is quite capable of offering a choice of various domestic varieties that satisfy any requirements and is not going to stop there.
Amateur vegetable growers in the southern regions of Russia try to select tomato varieties with different ripening periods in order to obtain fresh tomatoes throughout the warm season.
Tomato varieties for garden plots in the Rostov region
"Voyage F1"
The hybrid is early ripening with unlimited stem growth and a growing season of 100 days. They are grown in greenhouses and outdoors.It is resistant to diseases and has high yield.
Tomatoes are aligned, round in shape, reminiscent of a stylized heart, with a characteristic “spout”, intended for salad. Weight up to 150 g. Taste is usual “tomato”.
"Marshmallow in chocolate"
The variety is not a hybrid, that is, you can get your own seeds of this tomato on your plot. Mid-season. 115 days pass before harvest. An indeterminate variety with a bush height of up to 170 cm. Requires staking.
On average, tomatoes of this variety reach a weight of 150 g. The fruits have an unusual dark red-brown color and an excellent sweet taste. Salad variety.
Resistant to diseases. Unfortunately, the variety has very poor shelf life and is not intended for long-term storage.
"Banana yellow"
Indeterminate variety up to 3 m high. Medium late, 125 days pass before harvest. The bush is well leafy, not standard. Medium sized foliage. Up to 10 fruits are laid on simple clusters.
Tomatoes are yellow in color, up to 7 cm long. The shape is elongated with a characteristic “spout”; sometimes tomatoes can be curved, resembling a banana, hence the name. The pulp is sweet, fleshy, dense. The weight of tomatoes is up to 120 g. The tomato belongs to the salad category, which does not interfere with its universal use. Suitable for whole-fruit canning and juice production.
The advantages are the ability to stay on the stem after ripening and resistance to diseases.It can be grown outdoors and in greenhouses.
"Bison orange"
Large-fruited mid-late variety for greenhouses. A tall bush requires tying and shaping. Tomatoes are round, flattened at the “poles”, slightly ribbed. The weight of one fruit is up to 900 g. Ripe tomatoes are orange in color. Salad variety. Can be used in cooking.
In addition to the Orange Bison, the Search assortment also includes Yellow and Black Bison.
"Blush"
Variety for greenhouses, mid-late. Due to its significant growth, the bush requires garter. The pink fruits are quite large in size, up to 300 g, with sugary sweet pulp. Tomato belongs to the salad category.
The best varieties of tomatoes in the Rostov region, suitable for professionals and amateurs
"Scarlet Caravel F1"
The variety is one of the new ones, but has already received appreciation from vegetable growers. Indeterminate tall hybrid grown indoors. The period until harvest is 110 days. Due to its growth and large number of fruits, it requires tying.
Up to 11 ovaries are formed on the brushes. Tomatoes are aligned, slightly elongated, even red in color when ripe. Weight 130 g, the tomato pulp is dense, which is a distinctive feature of this company.
An absolute advantage is its resistance to cracking and the ability not to crumble during ripening, which reduces crop losses. Tolerates sudden temperature fluctuations well. Used fresh, recommended for whole-fruit canning.
"Krasnodon F1"
Mid-season, large-fruited salad hybrid. The harvest ripens in 115 days. The height of the bush is not more than 0.7 m, determinate. It can be grown outdoors and in greenhouses.
The tomatoes are round, slightly ribbed with uniform red dense pulp of excellent taste. Weight up to 300 g. Universal purpose, except for whole-fruit canning. Due to its size it will not fit into the jar.
Resistant to pathogenic microorganisms.
"Elf F1"
The tomato belongs to the “cherry” group; harvesting is done in whole bunches. The growing season is 95 days. Bush with unlimited stem growth. The variety can be grown both in greenhouses and outdoors. The tomatoes are dark red, spherical. Sometimes they may be slightly oval shaped. Fruit weight is up to 20 g. Tomatoes, uniform in shape and size, are collected in simple clusters of up to 16 tomatoes each. The pulp is dense, sweetish. The purpose of the variety is universal.
The advantages include resistance to pathogenic fungi, good transportability of fruits, the possibility of cultivation at any time of the year, adaptability to hydroponic cultivation and the ability to produce crops when cultivated on the ground.
"Sweet Fountain F1"
Designed mainly for industrial cultivation in greenhouses. The growing season is 100 days. Bush of indeterminate type. The tomato is characterized by high productivity, producing a lot of medium-sized (up to 20 g), very tasty tomatoes.
Ripe tomatoes are uniform red in color. There is a spot near the stalk that completely disappears when ripe. Each cluster produces 15 to 30 oval tomatoes with a sweet dessert taste.
The variety is resistant to pathogenic microorganisms, shedding and cracking. Very good for canning whole fruits and eating fresh.
"Golden Stream F1"
High-yielding mid-early hybrid with a growing season of 110 days.
The varieties are completely different; only the name unites them. The hybrid from “Poisk” is indeterminate with round fruits weighing up to 50 g. The bush requires a garter. Tomatoes are collected in clusters, each containing an average of 11 fruits. The tomatoes are bright yellow, shiny, with dense flesh. The hybrid is harvested immediately in whole bunches. The hybrid is plastic, calmly tolerates temperature changes, and is resistant to pathogenic microflora. It is an interesting and original object for whole-fruit canning.
The “Golden Stream” variety from another manufacturer is determinate with oval dark yellow fruits weighing up to 80 g. Brought out in Kharkov.
"Magic Harp F1"
Mid-early indeterminate variety with a growing season of 95 days. It is grown on an industrial scale in greenhouses. Requires a closed space, bush formation and tying. Can grow both in soil and using a hydroponic system. Harvesting is done in whole clusters.
The bush is powerful, well leafed. Yellow-orange tomato balls with a diameter of up to 3 cm and a weight of 21 grams are collected in dense clusters of 15 fruits each. The pulp of the fruit is dense and sweet in taste.
The advantages of the variety include its resistance to cracking and shedding, resistance to pathogens and stressful conditions. Recommended for whole-fruit canning and fresh consumption.
Two best varieties of tomatoes for the Rostov region
Two of the most famous and recognized hybrids by vegetable growers from Poisk.
"Premium F1"
Determinate, non-standard, early-ripening hybrid with a growing season of 90 days. The main purpose is open beds, but it also grows well in protected ground. Undemanding to soil, but prefers sandy loam and loam.
The bush requires quite a lot of space; it is grown in two stems with a planting pattern of 0.5 x 0.7 m. In open ground, pinching is not required; in greenhouses, pinching is done sparingly. Productivity up to 5 kg per bush. The bushes give away the harvest together.
The tomatoes are medium-sized, weigh up to 140 g. The flesh is red, dense, fleshy, with a pleasant taste. The tomatoes are round, longer than in diameter, with a “spout” characteristic of Rostov tomatoes.
The variety is well stored and can be transported over long distances; it is resistant to many diseases, except late blight. With high humidity, there is a high probability of late blight.
"Sovereign F1"
Salad tomato with a growing season of 100 days. The variety is determinate, up to 0.8 m high. Productivity is high. It grows well in greenhouses and open beds, but in greenhouses it produces up to 17 kg per m², while in open ground the yield is half as much.
The tomatoes are red, spherical, with a characteristic feature of the variety from the Rostovsky CC: an elongated spout. Tomatoes are very hard, with many chambers inside. Weight on average 165 g. They are distinguished by their evenness and very good keeping quality. After two months of storage, 90% of the fruits from the total mass stored in the storage are suitable for sale.
Resistant to diseases.
Conclusion
The Rostov Seed Center can offer many more varieties of tomatoes for any professional or amateur taste. You can familiarize yourself with some of these varieties by watching the video.
Considering the characteristics of the soil in the Rostov region, for growing tomatoes in this area it is better to choose varieties from the local seed growing center.
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