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Already now, at the beginning of winter, it’s time to think about what tomato seeds to buy for the next season. After all, before planting tomatoes in the garden, you need to grow seedlings. This process is quite painstaking, but the harvest of fresh vegetables will delight the owner and his guests throughout the summer season.
In this article we will try to determine the 10 best varieties of tomatoes, classify hybrids and varieties according to various characteristics, and also recommend the best tomato varieties for 2024.
Why you need to plant tomatoes
Tomatoes came to Russia from South America; these fruits love sun and warmth. However, this did not stop breeders from developing tomato varieties suitable for planting even in Siberia.
Today, not a single summer cottage is complete without bushes with tomatoes. After all, a tomato is a very healthy berry; it contains lycopene, an antioxidant that promotes cell regeneration and prevents aging and the development of cancer cells.
In addition, tomato fruits contain a large amount of vitamins A and C and several microelements, which makes this vegetable not only very tasty, but also incredibly healthy.
The versatility of the tomato also played a significant role in its popularity. After all, tomatoes can not only be eaten fresh and added to salads, they are also used to make unique sauces, dried, dried, canned, pickled and even squeezed into juice.
Gardeners who decided to growing tomatoes, you must be prepared for some capriciousness of this culture; tomatoes need to be looked after - they will not grow on their own. But each bush can please the owner of the plot with several kilograms of excellent fresh vegetables.
How to determine the best tomato varieties for planting
Rating the best tomatoes is not so easy. Indeed, today there are more than 7.5 thousand types of these vegetables, and every year there are more and more tomato varieties and hybrids.
To understand which tomatoes are better, you first need to decide what requirements are put forward for tomatoes. For example, it could be ten:
- the earliest tomatoes;
- suitable for open ground;
- grown in greenhouses;
- characterized by unusual characteristics (non-standard color, shape, taste);
- new breeding developments in 2024;
- varieties proven over the years and so on.
10 best early ripening tomato varieties
The speed of ripening of vegetables is especially important in the climatic conditions of Russia. Summer here is relatively short: first, tomatoes are threatened by spring frosts, then autumn cold snaps are coming.
So that the tomatoes have time to ripen and give fruit to the owner, their seeds are planted as seedlings in early March.
Only grown, strengthened and hardened seedlings can be planted in open ground. This is done no earlier than mid-May, and it is better to cover the bushes with plastic film or special agrofibre at night.
"My Love F1"
The early-ripening hybrid is suitable for growing in greenhouses, hotbeds and open beds. In a greenhouse, the bushes grow up to 120 cm, and in the garden the bushes will be small - about 70 cm. The plant is a determinant plant - it itself regulates the height of the bush; as a rule, a tomato stops growing after five inflorescences appear.
In order for the tomato to start bearing fruit earlier, it is better to plant it. But in open ground it is not at all necessary to form a bush and break off shoots; this can only be done for greenhouse plants.
Tomatoes are growing large – the mass of each reaches 200 grams. Their pulp is medium dense and sugary. The peel is thin, glossy. The color of the tomatoes is bright red. The taste is high - the fruits are juicy and aromatic, suitable for canning, making juices and sauces. You can recognize the “My Love” tomato by its slightly elongated shape and small spout on the bottom of the fruit.
From each bush you can remove a maximum of 5 kilograms of tomatoes. Most often, the entire harvest is harvested in two times, since the fruits ripen simultaneously and quickly. Thanks to the speed of ripening (85 days), it is possible to harvest the entire harvest before the onset of cool night, which avoids infection of plants with late blight.
"Red Rooster"
Another early ripening determinate tomato. There are enough plants low-growing, producing large fruits. The variety is suitable for film shelters and for growing in beds.
The height of the bushes is only 60-65 cm, but it is better to shoot the shoots and tie the stem. The fruits are spherical and slightly flattened. The skin of tomatoes is smooth and shiny. The color of the tomato is red. The taste is pleasant, with sourness. The fruits do not crack. Each weighs approximately 250 grams.
The best purpose for tomatoes of the variety "Red rooster» – preparing early salads and eating them fresh.
The variety is unpretentious and resistant to diseases and cold weather.
"First-grader"
low growing tomato early maturation. The variety can be grown in greenhouses or open ground. The height reaches a maximum of 100 cm, so the plant must be tied up and partially pinched.
It is most effective to grow a Pervoklaska tomato with three stems - this way the harvest will be maximum. Tomatoes have the shape of a slightly flattened ball, the color of the fruit at ripeness is bright pink. The pulp is juicy and sugary. The taste is excellent for early ripening tomatoes. The fruits contain large amounts of lycopene and sugars.
Tomato weight – 150-200 grams. These tomatoes are best consumed fresh, canned in pieces, or used to make juice.
"Azoyushka"
A photograph will help you fall in love with these bright yellow tomatoes. The variety is early ripening and is considered indeterminate. When grown under film or in a greenhouse, tomatoes reach a height of 200 cm. In open ground, the bushes will be lower.
Plants must be tied up and side shoots broken off - it is best to form a bush with two stems.
Ripe tomatoes are lemon-yellow in color, have a flat-round shape, and glossy skin. The taste of the fruit is pronounced, “tomato.” There are few seeds inside the tomato, the pulp is juicy and dense.These tomatoes are most suitable for preparing dietary or children's products and eating fresh.
"Skorospelka"
The variety not only ripens very quickly (87 days), but is also famous for its unpretentiousness. The bushes grow small but voluminous, so they need to be tied to a support or partial removal of side shoots.
Tomatoes are spherical in shape and rich red in color. The taste of the fruit is pronounced. Tomatoes are most suitable for making fresh salads, but they can also be processed.
The “Skorospelka” variety is valued for its resistance to low temperatures - even in cool weather the bushes bear a large number of fruits. Tomatoes ripen quickly and smoothly, which allows you to harvest before the onset of autumn cold weather.
"Family"
This tomato can be classified as mid-season, since the fruits ripen only on the 115th day after sowing the seeds. But the fruits have a rich, characteristic “tomato” taste and aroma.
The bushes are small, compact, the fruits are large and fleshy. The tomatoes are round in shape and red in color. The average weight of a tomato is about 200 grams. In order for the fruit to taste excellent, it must be allowed to ripen completely.
Gardeners value the “Family” variety for its high yield, unpretentiousness, and excellent taste characteristics.
"Rajah"
Semi-determinate tomato early ripening. The height of the bushes in the garden can reach 100 cm; in a greenhouse, tomatoes will grow even larger. The stems must be tied to a support, the shoots must be pinched.
The shape of tomatoes is oval; at ripeness, the fruits are dark red. The weight of each tomato is approximately 280 grams, pulp fleshy with sugar grains on the break.Tomatoes are great for fresh consumption and processing; they have a good taste and aroma.
"Abundant F1"
Determinate plant with early ripening. The bushes grow up to 50-70 cm; they must be tied to a support and the side shoots pinched. You can grow these tomatoes both in a greenhouse and in the garden.
The density of the tomatoes is average, the size is small, the weight of the fruit is approximately 80 grams. The pulp is of medium density and has a fairly pleasant taste. The color of ripe tomatoes is deep pink. The small size of the fruit allows them to be used for canning and pickling in their entirety.
"Red Arrow"
The tomato ripens on the 95th day after sowing the seeds. The plant is semi-determinate; the height of the bushes in a greenhouse can reach 120 cm. Tomatoes must be tied up and partially pinched.
The fruits ripen in clusters, on each of which 7-9 tomatoes appear simultaneously. Each bush contains approximately 10-12 such tassels.
When ripe, tomatoes are colored red, have a round shape and medium size, their weight is about 150 grams. The taste characteristics are good. The tomato is perfect for canning and preparing fresh salads.
The special value of the hybrid is its resistance to diseases, unfavorable climatic conditions, good shelf life and suitability for transportation.
"Aphrodite"
Determinate tomato, with ultra-early ripening periods - the first vegetables can be enjoyed already on the 75th day after planting the plants in the ground.
Suitable for growing in greenhouses and open beds. The height of the bushes is only 50 cm, they do not need to be pinched, but it is better to tie them to a support.
Each inflorescence produces 6-8 tomatoes.Their shape is round, the surface is smooth. Tomatoes do not crack, have juicy flesh and a pleasant taste. The weight of each tomato is about 100 grams. More often, "Aphrodite» used for pickling, pickling, conservation.
The harvest can be transported over long distances, the fruits can lie for a long time without loss of quality (photos of tomatoes of this variety can be seen below).
The most productive tomatoes
Of course, most of all any gardener is concerned with the question: “Which varieties will bear fruit better?” After all, rarely for anyone are the best varieties of tomatoes those that have an exotic appearance, as in this photo, for example.
Make TOP 10 the most productive varieties and hybrids were helped by reviews from gardeners who grow the same tomatoes every summer.
"Asvon"
An early-ripening determinate tomato that allows harvesting already on the 95th day after planting the seedlings for seedlings.
A distinctive feature of the hybrid is its unique durability and fertility. With a bush height of only 35-45 cm, up to 10 kg of crop can be harvested from each square meter of plot.
The bushes are so compact that they do not need to be tied up, much less pinched. Even in extreme heat, fruit set is very high.
Tomatoes are colored red. Their shape is perfectly even - a circle or a small oval. The weight of each fruit is 50-70 grams. The size, density of tomatoes, and the thickness of their peel are excellent for canning whole fruits. But even fresh tomatoes are very tasty - juicy and aromatic.
"Snow Leopard"
Mid-early tomato - ripens on the 105th day after planting. The bushes are small and compact. The plant is resilient and therefore suitable for growing in the north of the country.
The height of the bushes is 50-60 cm; they do not need to be pinched, but they must be tied to a support. The tomatoes are round, with slight ribbing. The pulp density is average. The taste is high. Tomato weight is 200-300 grams. These tomatoes are very tasty fresh, but they are also suitable for processing and canning.
The plant withstands low temperatures due to early ripening and is not afraid of late blight and frost.
"Rio Grand"
This variety is a medium-late variety - the fruits ripen by the 115th day after planting. The bushes are medium-sized, determinate type. The height of the plants reaches 100 cm; they must be tied up and partially pinched.
Rio Grand They are plum-shaped, bright red in color, and have dense flesh. They have a sweetish taste, are very tasty and aromatic. The weight of each tomato is on average 120 grams. Thanks to their thick skin, tomatoes can be transported and stored for a long time, and are excellent for whole-fruit canning.
The variety is valued for its unpretentiousness, resistance to extreme heat, infrequent watering, and high yield.
"Eternal Call"
Early ripening determinate tomatoes, the height of which reaches 70 cm. The tomato is distinguished by its high yield and large fruit size; the bushes must be firmly tied to a support.
The tomatoes are round, slightly flattened. Their color is bright red. The weight of each tomato can reach 900 grams, on average it is 500-600 grams. The tomatoes are very juicy, fleshy and sweet. They are wonderful in sauces, tomato, and fresh salads.
From each bush you can get up to six kilograms of harvest.
"Gazpacho"
Small bushes of this variety reach only 40 cm in height. The fruits ripen on the 120th day after planting.
Small tomatoes are dark red in color, have an elongated shape and a dense skin. The weight of each tomato is approximately 40-75 grams. These tomatoes have excellent taste, with a pronounced aroma. Fruits are excellent for canning and pickling.
Plants resist common diseases and low temperatures.
"Astrakhan"
A variety intended for open ground. Tomatoes ripen on the 120th day after planting, so they have a pronounced taste and strong aroma.
The bushes are small, compact, their height reaches 80 cm. The fruits are very tasty, have a round shape, and a glossy surface. The weight of one tomato is 150 grams. The pulp is fleshy and juicy. It is good to use tomatoes for canning in their entirety, for preparing fresh salads.
Review of the Astrakhan tomato
I recommend “Astrakhanskiy” to everyone as a win-win option that produces consistently high yields.
"Grushovka"
Variety related to Siberian selection, which means it is resistant to low temperatures and late blight. The bushes are standard, low - up to 70 cm.
Tomatoes are colored red, have the shape of cream, and have an excellent taste with a slightly noticeable sourness. The average weight of tomatoes is 100 grams, they are perfect for whole-fruit canning.
"Little Red Riding Hood"
The bushes of this tomato are low, very compact, they need to be pinched before the first ovary.
The fruits ripen early, have a round shape, and are colored red. The pulp is medium density, the taste is good, strong aroma. Tomatoes are suitable for any purpose: canning, preparing salads, processing juices or sauces.
"Darenka"
Medium-sized tomato with average ripening periods. The bushes reach 120 cm in height, suitable for growing in a greenhouse and in the garden beds. They definitely need tying and pinching.
Each cluster contains 5-6 fruits - large red cream. Tomatoes are very tasty and aromatic, each weight can reach 200 grams. These fruits are good for canning - they have a dense peel and pulp, the tomatoes retain their shape after pickling.
"Bonner Beste"
One of the oldest varieties, long known throughout the world. The plant is indeterminate, requiring pinching and tying to a support.
Tomatoes ripening on tall bushes are small in size, round in shape, and colored red. The weight of one tomato does not exceed 60 grams, which makes them suitable for canning and pickling.
conclusions
Choose best tomatoes it is necessary to read reviews from experienced gardeners and study photos of bushes and fruits with a description of the variety. Only by trying can you find out the result, so every season you need to supplement your favorite tomatoes with at least one new variety.
