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Tomato culture has a huge number of different varieties. They differ not only in the taste and commercial characteristics of their fruits, but also in the height of the plants. According to this criterion, all tomato bushes are divided into tall, medium height and low-growing varieties. All of them can be grown both in greenhouses and in open ground. In this article we will look at tall tomatoes and their best varieties for open ground.
Advantages of tall varieties
Tall varieties of tomatoes for open ground have long gained popularity among gardeners and gardeners. Their main advantage over other varieties is the compact size of their bushes. They grow not in width, but in length. Typically, the stem of these varieties grows from 1.5 to 4 meters in height. Due to the fact that these plants grow upward, they take up less space in the garden bed. Therefore, one square meter can accommodate more tall plants than short ones. In addition, they have other advantages that distinguish them from other varieties:
- High yield. Long plants of these varieties can form from 20 to 40 clusters of tomatoes. This will allow you to collect up to 2 buckets of crop per square meter.
- Immunity to late blight. Due to the fact that plants of tall varieties are evenly illuminated, and their foliage and brushes do not touch the ground, their likelihood of getting late blight is much lower than that of other varieties.
- Long fruiting period, starting in July and ending in late autumn.
- Easy care. Due to the fact that all stepsons are removed from plants of these varieties, it is easy to notice any incipient diseases, as well as pests, on their unthickened trunks. In addition, the absence of side shoots greatly facilitates loosening, watering and harvesting.
Characteristics of varieties
Tall varieties of tomatoes for open ground are distinguished by their diversity. Of course, the main criteria for many gardeners when choosing a tall tomato variety will be the taste of the fruit and their ripening time. If the harvest is intended to be used for the preparation of tomato juice, then red and pink varieties should be chosen. If you plan to eat the tomatoes fresh or put them in jars, then you can choose multi-colored varieties. In addition, yellow and green tomatoes will taste superior to red varieties. According to the ripening period, varieties are divided into early, middle and late. It is by this criterion that we will consider them.
Early varieties
The ripening period of these tall varieties will not exceed 100 days.
Barmaley
This is a fairly tall variety of tomatoes. Its average height will be 2 meters. In this case, the first inflorescence of Baramley is located above the 8th leaf.
His Tomatoes have a round, slightly flat shape, and their weight does not exceed 200 grams.Until the moment of ripening, the Barmaley tomato has a dark green spot at the stalk. After ripening it disappears. The color of the ripe fruit of this variety is deep pink.
The medium-density pulp of its tomatoes is quite meaty. It has excellent taste and commercial qualities. It is ideal for salads.
The Barmaley variety is distinguished by its productivity. You can harvest up to 16 kg of tomatoes per square meter.
wild Rose
The height of bushes of this variety can reach 2 meters.
Its plants produce quite large tomatoes. Their average weight is about 350 grams. Wild Rose Tomatoes They have a round, slightly flattened shape. As they ripen, the unripe fruits of this variety change color from mottled green to deep pink.
The taste characteristics of this variety are excellent. Tomatoes have juicy but not watery flesh. Its highlight is its sweet and sour taste. Sugar in it will be no more than 3.7%, and dry matter will be in the range from 6% to 7%. The Wild Rose variety is one of the few tomato varieties that are ideal for heat treatment. In addition, they are actively used for preparing salads, sauces, juices and purees. This variety is not suitable only for pickling and preservation.
Wild rose has excellent immunity to many diseases. Its yield will be about 6 - 7 kg per square meter.
China Gold
The powerful bushes of this variety are not as tall as those of other varieties. Their maximum height will be only 1.5 m. Despite the fact that the trunk of the bushes is quite strong, it still needs a garter to the support.
Among the slightly corrugated green leaves of this variety, deep orange tomatoes look very advantageous. They have an almost perfect round shape. The average weight of a ripe tomato will be about 200 grams.
The Chinese Gold variety is distinguished by its fleshy, dense pulp. In terms of taste characteristics, it stands out significantly among other varieties of tomatoes. Chinese Gold tomatoes have universal uses, but they taste best when eaten fresh.
Chinese gold is ideal for outdoor cultivation.
Wonder of the earth
The average height of its plants will be about 1.5 meters. Each of them grows up to 10 fruit clusters, each of which can hold from 6 to 8 fruits. And if all agrotechnical characteristics are observed, up to 14 fruits can be set on each fruit cluster.
Tomatoes Miracle of the Earth have a heart shape. Their distinguishing feature is the absence of a green spot on the stalk. The surface of these tomatoes is painted a pleasant deep pink color. The first tomatoes can grow with a weight of 500 grams, the subsequent ones will be slightly less - from 250 to 350 grams. Their dense flesh is very juicy and sweetish in taste.
In addition to excellent taste characteristics, the Miracle of the Earth boasts a long shelf life. His tomatoes do not crack and do not lose their presentation within two weeks from the moment they are removed from the bush. In addition, the Miracle of the Earth has good drought resistance and adapts well to temperature fluctuations.
Medium varieties
Their tomatoes will ripen in 110 to 120 days.
Cardinal
The height of its bushes will not exceed 150 cm. The first inflorescence of the Cardinal is formed above the 9th leaf, and from 6 to 8 tomatoes can be tied on each brush.
Cardinal tomatoes They are heart-shaped and quite large in size. The average weight of a ripe fruit will be about 400 grams, while the very first tomatoes can weigh up to 600 grams. Their surface is painted soft pink or crimson.
The flesh of Cardinal is characterized by medium density. At the same time, it is quite meaty, juicy and sugary. It is distinguished by its universal use and can retain its taste characteristics even during long-term storage.
The cardinal has good immunity to disease and can tolerate cold and drought well. Its yield will be about 15 kg per square meter.
Honey saved
The height of the Honey Spas bushes ranges from 120 to 160 cm, but despite this it is also tall.
Its tomatoes are a pleasant honey-yellow color. They have a round shape and quite large sizes. The weight of a ripe Honey Spas tomato can reach up to 600 grams. Its pulp is very aromatic with barely noticeable sourness. Honey Spas tomatoes are dietary. They are also perfect for those who are allergic to red vegetables.
Honey saved It is distinguished by its resistance to late blight and fusarium. In addition, its fruits do not crack at all and tolerate transportation well. From one Honey Spas bush you can harvest from 4 to 5 kg of harvest.
Pink Elephant
Not the tallest of the tall varieties. Its bushes can grow from 1.5 to 2 meters.The first inflorescence most often forms above the 7th leaf. Each Pink Elephant cluster can hold 6 to 8 fruits.
It got its name from the raspberry-pink color of its rather large fruits. The weight of one fruit can reach 300 grams. According to its form Pink elephant tomatoes resemble a slightly flattened circle. The fleshy pulp of its tomatoes has excellent taste characteristics. It is perfect for salads and cooking.
The pink elephant has good resistance to many diseases. In addition, it can withstand transportation quite well. The yield of each plant is from 2.5 to 3 kg.
Tarasenko-2
This hybrid is one of the best varieties of domestic selection. Its medium-leaf bushes grow from 150 to 250 cm in height and require support. The first inflorescence of a hybrid Tarasenko-2 appears above the 5th sheet. And up to 30 tomatoes can be tied on its brushes.
Tarasenko-2 tomatoes are shaped like a circle with a pointed tip. The weight of each of them will not exceed 100 grams. When unripe, these tomatoes are pale green in color and turn bright red when ripe. They have tasty fleshy pulp. It is perfect for salads and for processing into juice and puree.
Tarasenko-2 is very often grown for sale. This is due to the fact that its tomatoes tolerate transportation well and can be stored for a long time, and the plants are characterized by increased resistance to late blight. In addition, this hybrid has a very high yield. From each bush you can harvest from 15 to 20 kg of tomatoes.
Late varieties
Their maturation will have to wait up to 140 days.
Bull heart orange
This is one of the lowest representatives of tall tomatoes. Its bushes have a height of 1 to 1.6 meters. The clusters of these sparsely leafed bushes can bear up to 5 fruits at the same time.
Its tomatoes are heart-shaped and average weight between 300 and 400 grams. As tomatoes ripen, the color changes from green to orange. They are distinguished by their fleshy, sugary pulp. Due to its excellent taste characteristics, it is perfect for salads.
Orange ox heart has good resistance to the most common diseases of this crop. In addition, this variety has a fairly high yield. From each square meter you can harvest up to 17 kg of tomatoes. The Orange Oxheart harvest has good transportability and shelf life.
De Barao red
De Barao red plants can grow up to 3 meters in height. Their drooping clusters can bear up to 10 tomatoes.
Its tomatoes are plum-shaped. Their weight varies from 50 to 70 grams. From the name of the variety it is clear that its tomatoes are red in color. The pulp of De Barao red is quite dense and has a characteristic tomato taste. Due to its taste characteristics, it is ideal for salads and canning.
Plants De Barao tomatoes red varieties have increased resistance to late blight, and tomatoes tolerate long-term transportation well. At the same time, they perfectly retain their presentation and taste characteristics. The yield of De Barao red bushes will be from 3 to 4 kg per square meter.
Mikado pink
It is one of the most popular late varieties of tomatoes. Mikado rose bushes can grow from 150 to 250 cm. Moreover, each of them can bear up to 8 large fruits at the same time. Mikado tomatoes pink have a flat-round shape, and their weight is between 300 and 600 grams. Ripe tomatoes have a pink-raspberry color and dense flesh. It is best suited for fresh consumption, but can also be used for preparing a variety of dishes.
It has good immunity to many tomato diseases. The high quality of tomatoes is perfectly combined with increased productivity. At the same time, the Mikado pink harvest does not depend on weather conditions and can be harvested in any weather.
Plot
This hybrid has tall and medium-leafed bushes. The first inflorescence on them is formed above the 8th or 9th leaf.
Its tomatoes have a round shape. They are small in size and weigh up to 80 grams. The color of hybrid tomatoes is deep red. A distinctive feature of the Plot is the absence of a spot on the stalk.
The tomato pulp is very juicy with slight sourness. Despite its universal use, the pulp of Syuzhet is most suitable for canning.
This hybrid is characterized by good resistance to major tomato diseases, and in particular to tobacco mosaic virus, cladosporiosis and root-knot nematode. In addition, it has excellent yield. From 16 to 18 kg of tomatoes can be harvested per square meter.
Conclusion
All these varieties have proven themselves to be excellent for growing in open ground at our latitudes. Obtaining a bountiful tomato harvest is directly related to the quality of plant care.That is why we recommend that you watch the video, which will tell you about caring for tall tomatoes in open ground:
