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In nature, there are more than two thousand different varieties and hybrids of tomato. They differ not only in taste, size and shape of the fruit, but also in height, bush shape and agrotechnical characteristics. So, all tomatoes can be divided into tall and short. Low-growing varieties include standard tomatoes. They have a number of advantages over other types of tomatoes and are especially popular among gardeners.
Advantages
Standard varieties of tomatoes are distinguished by a compact root system, which does not allow the plant to form tall bushes. These tomatoes are easy to care for and can be grown successfully even by novice farmers. Standard tomatoes have a lot of advantages:
- plants have a low, strong, erect trunk that does not require reinforced garter;
- the root system is located in the upper layers of the soil, effectively absorbing moisture and nutrients;
- short plants can be planted more densely than their tall counterparts, thereby increasing the yield per 1 m2 soil;
- standard tomatoes are resistant to low temperatures and drought;
- growing green mass does not require much time and effort, which promotes accelerated formation of ovaries and ripening of fruits;
- stepsons on standard bushes are formed in small quantities and practically do not develop during the growing process;
- the absence of developed stepsons allows the plant to concentrate its forces on the formation of more fruits, increasing productivity;
- some compact varieties of tomatoes can be grown not only in greenhouses and open areas, but also on balconies, loggias, and window sills;
- standard tomatoes take root well after planting seedlings in the ground;
- The fruits of such varieties are excellently stored and do not lose their commercial quality during transportation.
Thanks to these advantages, standard tomatoes are especially popular. They are grown by professional farmers and beginning farmers. Breeders, in turn, offer gardeners a wide variety of varieties, with different colors, shapes, and tastes of fruits.
Popular varieties
Standard tomatoes are represented by varieties and hybrids of domestic and foreign selection. All of them have the above advantages and some features of agricultural technology. At the same time, from the wide variety, the most popular varieties of standard tomatoes can be distinguished. Their detailed description is given below.
Brawler
This tomato can be found under two names: “Buyan” and “Fighter”. The variety is divided into red- and yellow-fruited. The height of these plants does not exceed 45 cm. Low-growing bushes are planted in open ground or under film cover with a frequency of 7-9 pcs/m2. The period from sowing seeds to active ripening of fruits is 95 days. Buyan tomatoes can be grown in the southern, middle and northwestern regions of Russia. The culture is resistant to bacterial diseases. Its yield varies from 3 to 5 kg/m2.
The shape of the tomatoes is cylindrical, the color is red (yellow). The stalk has a characteristic green spot that changes color as the vegetables ripen. The average weight of a tomato is 67-88 g. You can see the fruits of the Buyan variety in the photo below.
Gavroche
An ultra-early ripening variety, the fruits of which ripen 80-85 days from the day of sowing the seeds. Gavroche tomatoes are grown in open and protected ground, and the seedling cultivation method is mainly used. At 1 m2 It is recommended to plant 9 plants in the soil, since they are not very leafy and their height does not exceed 50 cm. The variety is resistant to late blight.
Tomatoes "Gavroche" are red, round. Their average weight is approximately 50 g. The taste of vegetables is excellent: the pulp is sweet, dense, the skin is thin. Tomatoes can be used for whole-fruit canning, pickling, and pickling. The yield of the variety is 1 kg from 1 bush or 9 kg/m2.
Far North
Standard early ripening variety of tomatoes. It is grown mainly in open areas of land. The height of the bushes does not exceed 60 cm. At 1 m2 No more than 7 plants should be placed in the soil. From the day of sowing to the mass ripening of the fruits, about 100 days pass. A distinctive feature of the variety is the uniform ripening of the fruits. The culture is resistant to root and crown rot and late blight.
The fruits of the “Far North” variety are round and red. Their average weight is 60-80 g. The taste of vegetables is excellent. The purpose of tomatoes is universal.
Alpha
An early ripening variety, the fruits of which ripen in 85-90 days. Alpha tomatoes are grown in open ground.When cultivating, it is recommended to use the seedling method. It is necessary to pick plants with a frequency of 7-9 bushes per 1 m2 soil. The height of the bushes does not exceed 50 cm. The determinate variety bears fruit in a volume of 6.5 kg/m2.
Round tomatoes are red in color. Their weight varies from 60 to 80 g. Tomatoes have a special aroma and sweet taste. The fruits are used fresh or canned.
Antoshka
Despite the fact that the Antoshka variety is a standard variety, the height of its bushes can reach 1 m. Plants can be grown in open and protected ground. The recommended scheme for planting bushes involves picking 5-7 plants per 1 m2. The period from sowing the seed to the mass ripening of the fruit is 95 days.
Tomatoes are round in shape and have a lemon-yellow color. Their flesh is quite dense and sweet. The weight of tomatoes can range from 50 to 100 g. The total crop yield is approximately 6 kg/m2. Vegetables can be used for whole-fruit pickling and canning.
Cheerful gnome
An early ripening variety of tomatoes. Its fruits ripen in 90-100 days from the day the seeds are sowed. “Cheerful Gnome” tomatoes are grown in open ground, placing 7-9 bushes per 1 m2. A standard, determinate variety bears fruit at a rate of 6 kg/m2. Moreover, the height of its bushes does not exceed 50 cm.
Tomatoes of this variety have a bizarre cylindrical shape. Their weight is approximately 80-90 g. The pulp of the fruit is very dense, excellent for making fresh salads and ketchup.
Amur standard
This variety is especially popular among Russian gardeners.It is perfectly adapted to harsh climatic conditions, has cold resistance, and is unpretentious in cultivation. “Amur Stamb” tomatoes are cultivated in open ground. It takes approximately 85-95 days for the fruit to ripen. With minimal care, crop yield reaches 5 kg/m2However, with the application of fertilizers, timely watering and loosening, this figure can be significantly increased. The height of a determinate plant does not exceed 50 cm.
The fruits of the Amur Stamb variety are quite large, weighing from 100 to 200 g each. Their shape is round or flat-round. The pulp is fleshy, the skin is thin. Tomato color is red. Their photos can be seen below.
Shuttle
Deterministic standard variety of tomatoes for growing in open ground. The period of fruit ripening is mid-early: from the day of emergence to the mass ripening of fruits, it takes from 85 to 120 days. The plant is resistant to late blight. When growing it, it is recommended to use the seedling method. At 1 m2 8-10 bushes should be placed in the soil, the height of which does not exceed 45 cm.
Tomatoes of the “Shuttle” variety are red, fleshy, and do not crack. Their shape is elongated-oval, weight is about 60 g. The total crop yield reaches 8 kg/m2.
Conclusion
There are a lot of standard low-growing tomato varieties. The best of them are described above. However, to get a good harvest, it is not enough to choose good seeds; you need to grow the plants correctly, following the rules of care. The main points on growing low-growing tomatoes are shown in the video:
Growing standard tomatoes does not require special knowledge or effort. Even a novice farmer can cope with this task.At the same time, the yield of such varieties is not inferior to their tall counterparts. That is why standard yield tomatoes are gaining more and more attention from gardeners. The wide variety of varieties allows you to select plants whose fruits will fully satisfy everyone’s taste preferences.
