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It is generally accepted that the tomato is a heat-loving and rather fastidious crop, the cultivation of which requires a lot of effort and attention. However, such an opinion is irrelevant when it comes to standard tomatoes. Experienced gardeners call them “tomatoes for the lazy,” since the low, slightly spreading plants do not form shoots and are resistant to many diseases and drought.
Care for such tomatoes is minimal; they can be successfully grown in open areas of land even under relatively unfavorable climatic conditions. So, below are the best standard varieties of tomatoes for open ground, which have high yields and excellent taste of fruits.
TOP 5
Among the numerous standard tomatoes, we can highlight the best varieties, the seeds of which are in high demand on the seed market. Their popularity indicates compliance with the agrotechnical qualities declared by the manufacturer and the excellent taste of the fruit.
Fighter (Brawler)
Standard, determinate tomato. The height of the plant bushes does not exceed 45 cm. “Fighter” is zoned for central Russia. It is recommended to grow it in open ground using seedlings. Young plants should be planted in the ground at a frequency of 7-9 bushes per 1 m2 soil.The variety is early ripening: for its fruits to ripen, it takes about 95 days from the day the seed is sown. The culture is resistant to bacterial diseases and tobacco mosaic virus.
Tomatoes have a cylindrical shape. Their color upon reaching technical ripeness is bright red. The average weight of each tomato is 70-80 g. The taste of the fruit is excellent: the flesh is sweet, dense, the skin is tender and thin. Vegetables are suitable for pickling and canning.
Boni-M
Ultra early ripening tomato variety. With its help, you can easily get an early harvest in open ground conditions. The period from the emergence of seedlings to the onset of the active phase of fruiting is only 80-85 days. Grow tomatoes "Boni-M"follows the seedling method. When planting plants, you should adhere to the recommended scheme: 6-7 bushes per 1 m2 soil. The bushes are low-growing, standard, slightly spreading. Their height does not exceed 50 cm. The culture is particularly resistant to late blight and unfavorable climatic conditions. Vegetable yield – 6 kg/m2.
The fruits of this variety are fleshy and bright red. Their shape is round, the weight is 60-80 g. The taste of the tomato is excellent: the pulp is juicy, sweet, tender, the skin is thin. Relatively small vegetables are suitable for whole-fruit canning and pickling.
Pink leader
An ultra-early ripening variety, the fruits of which ripen in just 85-90 days from the day of sowing the seed. Plant seedlings should be planted in open ground according to the scheme: 7-9 bushes per 1 m2 soil. The height of standard compact bushes does not exceed 50 cm. With minimal care, the crop bears fruit in a volume of 8 kg/m2. The plant is resistant to late blight and unfavorable climatic conditions.The variety can be cultivated in the northwestern region.
Round-shaped tomatoes are colored pink-raspberry. Their pulp is medium density, sweet, fleshy. The average weight of tomatoes is 120-150 g. The fruits are widely used for preparing tomato juices.
Rose of Wind
A standard variety characterized by an average ripening period for vegetables. The period from the day of sowing the seed to the onset of the active phase of fruiting is 110-105 days. Tomatoes are grown by seedlings followed by planting in open ground. Recommended arrangement of plants on the soil: 7 bushes per 1 m2 soil. “Wind Rose” tomatoes can be successfully cultivated not only in the southern, but also in the northwestern regions. The variety is resistant to low temperatures, drought, and late blight.
The height of the plant does not exceed 50 cm. The first inflorescence on the bush is formed above the 6-7 leaf. Caring for the crop should include regular watering, loosening, and fertilizing with mineral fertilizers. Ripe “Wind Rose” tomatoes are pink in color. Their flesh is fleshy, the skin is thin, but does not crack when the fruit ripens. The average weight of tomatoes is 150 g. The taste of tomatoes is excellent. Vegetable yield is 6-7 kg/m2. An additional advantage of the variety is excellent transportability.
Florida is petite
Ultra early ripening variety. Its fruits ripen in 90-95 days. The height of the bush does not exceed 30 cm. Such ultra-compact plants can be planted in groups of 9-10. at 1 m2 soil. The variety can be successfully cultivated in the climatic conditions of Ukraine, Moldova, as well as in southern and central Russia. The culture is resistant to late blight.
In the photo above you can see Florida Petit tomatoes. Their weight does not exceed 25 g, the color is light red, and the shape is round. Productivity of the variety is 1.5 kg/m2. The fruits can be used for whole-fruit canning, as well as for decorative purposes to decorate culinary dishes.
The given varieties were included in the top five, according to experienced farmers and based on the sales ratings of seed companies. Their taste is high and the yield is stable. Seeds of these varieties are available to every farmer. You can purchase them at any specialized store.
Other standard varieties
In addition to the above, there are other varieties of standard, low-growing tomatoes for open ground. Among them there are relatively new tomatoes that have recently appeared on the market, but have already proven themselves to be the best. In addition, below are proven tomatoes known to gardeners, which have maintained their position in the market for many years.
Shuttle
Mid-early variety of tomatoes: the period from the day of sowing the seed to the onset of active fruiting is 90-120 days. Bushes up to 45 cm high are grown by seedlings followed by diving into open ground according to the scheme of 7-9 bushes per 1 m2. If the seed is sown in a timely manner, mass ripening of the fruit occurs between July and August.
The fruits of the “Chelnok” variety are red, fleshy, elongated-oval in shape. Their average weight is 60 g. The taste of tomatoes is excellent: the flesh is sweet, tender, and the skin is thin. Tomato productivity is 8 kg/m2. The purpose of the fruit is universal.
Amur standard
A very popular variety that is grown in open areas by farmers in Russia, Ukraine, and Moldova.Its peculiarity is the very short period of fruit ripening - 85 days. Bushes whose height does not exceed 50 cm are grown by seedlings, after which they are planted according to the scheme 7 bushes per 1 m2 soil.
Tomatoes have a round and flat-round shape. Their flesh is tender, aromatic, juicy. The weight of the tomatoes is 100-120 g. The taste of the tomato is excellent. Productivity is about 5 kg/m2. Tomatoes are used mainly fresh.
Ranetochka
Ultra-early ripening, small-fruited variety. The period from sowing the seed to the mass ripening of tomatoes is 90-95 days. Plants are planted 7-9 bushes per 1 m2 soil. The height of the standard plant does not exceed 50 cm. The fruits of the “Ranetochka” variety set well, regardless of weather conditions. The crop is also characterized by simultaneous ripening of tomatoes and a stable yield of 5.5 kg/m2.
The shape of the “Ranetochka” tomatoes is round, the color is red. The weight of each tomato is about 40 g. The fruits are excellent for fresh consumption and whole-fruit canning.
Evgenia
A high-yielding, early-ripening variety: about 90-100 days pass from the day of sowing the seeds of the “Evgenia” variety to the start of active fruiting. When placing 7 low-growing bushes per 1 m2 soil, the yield of the variety is 8 kg/m2. The height of the bush is only 25-30 cm.
Tomatoes of the “Evgenia” variety are fleshy, red in color, and have a sweet taste. They weigh between 60-80 g. Their shape is round. You can see tomatoes of this variety in the photo above.
Conclusion
short, standard tomatoes revered by many farmers.They do not require the removal of stepsons, the formation of a bush and reinforced garter. At the same time, the yield of some “compact tomatoes” is not inferior to their tall counterparts. However, an absolute lack of care for tomatoes will not allow you to get a good harvest of tasty vegetables. You can learn how to properly carry out minimal care for low-growing tomatoes in open ground by watching the video:
Low-growing, standard tomatoes are an excellent option for beginners and busy gardeners who, due to circumstances, cannot regularly properly care for plants or do not know how to do it correctly. The variety of such tomatoes allows the farmer to choose the most suitable variety that matches his taste preferences. The article presents the best varieties that every farmer is recommended to pay attention to.
