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- 1 What are the pros and cons of growing indeterminate tomatoes?
- 2 Review of indeterminate tomato varieties
Many vegetable growers, growing tomatoes on their plots, are not even aware of the existence of such a name as indeterminate varieties. But this is the same variety of tomatoes with tall bushes, loved by many housewives. Indeterminate tomatoes grow over 2 m in height.
Caring for such a crop consists of removing stepsons to form a plant with one or two stems. Moreover, during pinching, a small stump is left so that a new branch does not start to grow from this place.The flower raceme appears above the 9th leaf, which indicates a later ripening of the crop; however, indeterminate varieties of tomatoes for open ground received their recognition due to the long period of fruiting and the ability to obtain large yields.
What are the pros and cons of growing indeterminate tomatoes?
Like any other vegetables, growing indeterminate tomatoes has its positive and negative qualities. Let's take a quick look at the advantages of tall varieties:
- Growing season indeterminate tomato much more than the low-growing variety. Determinant the bush quickly and unanimously gives up the entire harvest, after which it no longer bears fruit. Indeterminate plants continually set new fruit before frost occurs.
- The stems tied to the trellis provide free access to fresh air and sunlight. This saves the plant from late blight and the formation of rot, which often occurs in rainy summers when grown in open beds.
- Very high yields due to the use of limited planting area make it possible to grow tomatoes for commercial purposes. The fruits of indeterminate varieties lend themselves well to storage and transportation and are considered the most delicious.
The only disadvantage is the extra labor costs. To tie up the stems you will have to build trellises. Bushes tend to grow unlimited in length and width. The plant will constantly have to be shaped by removing stepsons.
The video talks about pinching tomatoes:
Review of indeterminate tomato varieties
In our review, we will try to highlight which tomatoes are the most delicious, sweet, large, etc.To make it easier for housewives to navigate the choice of varieties for open ground, we divided them into different subgroups.
Varieties bearing pink and red fruits
It is this traditional color that all tomato lovers like best, so we’ll start the review with these varieties.
Wonder of the earth
This variety produces early pink tomatoes. The fruits from the first ovary grow weighing about 0.5 kg. The following tomatoes ripen slightly smaller, weighing approximately 300 g. The shape of the vegetable resembles a heart. The plant withstands heat and drought and adapts to temperature changes. During storage and transportation, the skin of tomatoes does not crack. In good growing conditions, one plant will yield 15 kg of yield.
wild Rose
An indeterminate early plant can produce up to 7 kg of pink tomatoes. The variety quickly adapts to hot weather conditions and is not afraid of late blight. Large tomatoes weigh from 0.3 to 0.5 kg. Fleshy fruits with a sweet and sour taste are eaten fresh; tomatoes are not suitable for winter preparations.
Tarasenko 2
This tomato represents the best domestic hybrids. A very high-yielding bush forms clusters weighing up to 3 kg each. The plant has good resistance to late blight and rot. Tomatoes grow small, weighing about 90 g. The shape of the fruit is spherical with a small spout protruding at the top. The color of the pulp is deep red. The tomato is great for canning.
Tarasenko pink
Another domestic hybrid, the name of which suggests that it bears pink fruits. The plant forms clusters weighing up to 2 kg each. When grown on open ground During the season the bush forms up to 10 brushes. Elongated tomatoes weigh a maximum of 200 g.The plant is resistant to late blight and adapts well to shady areas.
Watermelon
The variety adapts well to aggressive weather conditions and takes root in almost all types of soil. One bush yields approximately 3 kg of tomatoes. The pulp is dominated by red color, but has a distinct brown tint. The fruit is very juicy, weighs approximately 150 g. In the seed chambers, dark seeds are clearly visible at the break in the pulp.
Scarlet Mustang
The plant bears clusters with very long fruits. Some tomato specimens grow up to 18 cm in length. The color of the pulp is scarlet, even more inclined to red. The weight of a mature vegetable is about 200 g. The crop is characterized by stable fruiting, and in any weather conditions it can produce at least 3.5 kg of harvest. The vegetable is used for fresh salads and processed.
Cardinal
This tomato represents large-fruited mid-early varieties. The weight of a mature vegetable reaches 0.4 kg. The raspberry-colored pulp has a high sugar content. The variety is considered high-yielding, but takes root on fertile soil. But the plant doesn’t care about temperature changes and lack of moisture.
Varieties bearing orange and yellow fruits
The unusually colored fruits are most often used for salads and pickles. Such tomatoes are not suitable for fruit drinks.
Lemon giant
This crop also represents large-fruited tomato varieties, only yellow in color. The first ovary bears large fruits weighing 0.7 kg, further clusters grow with tomatoes weighing 0.5 kg. The variety is considered mid-season, capable of bearing fruit before frost. The plant has average immunity to late blight.
Honey saved
Another large-fruited variety that produces yellow tomatoes weighing about 0.6 kg.Very fleshy fruits have sugary pulp and small seed chambers. The yield is average; about 5 kg of tomatoes are usually harvested from 1 bush. The vegetable is characterized by an excellent aroma and is considered a dietary product. The strong skin does not tend to crack when the tomato is still growing and during storage in the basement.
Honey drop
Yellow tomatoes grow very small. The weight of one tomato is only 20 g. The fruits hang in clusters of a maximum of 15 pieces, and are very similar in shape to pears. The plant is undemanding, takes root in poor climatic conditions, and can withstand short-term drops in temperature. Sweet-tasting tomatoes are used for canning or fresh consumption.
Amber Cup
The rich orange color of the tomato is powered by the energy of the sun. The plant doesn’t care about heat or drought, the fruits will still be juicy with a lot of sugar. The egg-shaped oblong vegetable weighs approximately 120 g. The culture is endowed with good immunity to common diseases. Tomatoes are most often used for winter preparations and fresh salads.
Varieties that bear fruit of other colors
Oddly enough, there are white or green tomatoes that are considered ripe in this color. Some indeterminate varieties even produce dark brown fruit. Such tomatoes are not very popular among housewives because of their specific color, but they are also tasty and worth considering.
Brown sugar
This variety belongs to the late ripening period, and it is better to grow it outdoors in warm regions. Fruiting lasts until the first frost. One plant can produce up to 3.5 kg of harvest. Sugary tomatoes with brown aromatic pulp weigh about 140 g.The smooth skin takes on a dark chocolate shade.
Black pear
The medium-ripening crop brings good yields up to 5 kg/m2. The shape of tomatoes resembles a round pear. The plant forms clusters, each of which contains up to 8 tomatoes. The weight of a mature vegetable is 70 g. Brown tomatoes are used for canning and pickling.
White heart
An unusual white tomato color is produced by a mid-ripening variety. A slightly yellowish tint is visible on the skin. Heart-shaped tomatoes grow large. The average weight of one vegetable is 400 g, but there are specimens up to 800 g. 5 clusters are formed on the stem, each of which holds a maximum of 5 tomatoes. Despite the unusual color, the vegetable is very sweet and aromatic.
emerald apple
A very high-yielding variety, yielding up to 10 kg of tomatoes per plant. The color of the vegetable is completely green; when fully ripe, an orange tint is slightly visible on the skin. The spherical, slightly flattened fruits weigh about 200 g. The crop adapts to aggressive weather conditions and is practically not affected by late blight. The vegetable is mostly used for salads, pickles or the preparation of a specific juice reminiscent of the taste of kiwi.
Cherokee Green Gold
The variety is poorly distributed among domestic gardeners. The tomato has completely green flesh, and an orange tint is slightly visible on the skin. The seed chambers contain a small number of grains. The vegetable is so sweet that it is more like a fruit. The plant loves light fertile soil. The weight of a ripe tomato is about 400 g.
Large-fruited indeterminate varieties
Many vegetable growers, when growing indeterminate varieties, most often rely on obtaining large tomatoes throughout the summer and until late autumn. We will now try to consider the best varieties.
Bull's heart
This popular variety is probably known to all domestic summer residents. The bush on the lower ovaries bears large fruits weighing up to 0.7 kg. The tomatoes that grow higher are smaller, weighing about 150 g, but all tomatoes are sweet and sugary with a small number of grains in the seed chambers. It is necessary to form a bush with two stems. In open beds, up to 5 kg of crop can be harvested from a plant. This variety has several subspecies, each of which produces fruits that are pink, yellow, black, and traditionally red.
Ox heart
The variety belongs to the middle ripening period. The plant can be formed into 1 or 2 stems as desired. Tomatoes are round in shape with an elongated nose and weigh about 400 g. The pulp is sugary with a small number of seeds. The harvested crop is not stored for a long time. It should be used for processing or just eat fresh tomatoes.
Abakan pink
The medium-ripening crop can bear fruit in open and closed beds. The bushes are pinched until one or two stems are obtained. The characteristics of the fruit are similar to the “Bull's Heart” variety. Red, sugary tomatoes weigh about 300 g and are considered a salad type.
King of Orange
The medium-ripening culture is intended for open and closed ground. The formation of a bush is carried out with one or two stems. Tomatoes grow weighing up to 0.8 kg. The orange-colored, sugary pulp is slightly loose. The plant can produce up to 6 kg of harvest.
King of Siberia
Among orange tomatoes, this variety is considered one of the best. Tomatoes grow huge, some specimens weigh more than 1 kg. The bush is formed with one or two stems. The purpose of the vegetable is salad.
Northern Crown
This variety produces very beautiful, evenly shaped tomatoes. The culture is intended for open ground; it requires the formation of a bush with one or two stems. Red tomatoes weigh about 0.6 kg. The vegetable is intended for fresh consumption.
Heavyweight of Siberia
The variety is intended for outdoor cultivation. The plant is unpretentious, resistant to many diseases, and does not even require obligatory pinching, but in this case the fruit size will be smaller. Ripe tomatoes weigh approximately 0.5 kg. The pulp is juicy, sugary, with a low seed content. The vegetable is used for salads.
Chernomor
The plant produces very attractive dark red tomatoes with black coloration appearing near the stem. The bushes grow very long when formed with one or two stems. The weight of a ripe tomato is about 300 g. The yield is stable even in bad weather conditions. Up to 4 kg of fruit can be removed from the plant.
Japanese crab
This tomato variety appeared recently. The fruits are round-flattened and have clearly visible ribbing. The first harvest is harvested 120 days after seedling germination. The average weight of a tomato is 350 g, sometimes giants weighing 0.8 kg grow. The bush is formed with two or one stem.
The most popular indeterminate varieties, according to reviews from summer residents
There are a lot of tall tomatoes, but somehow it is always customary to give preference to a limited number of varieties.Thus, many gardeners most often prefer “Wonder of the World” and “Tarasenko2” among the indeterminate varieties. We have already reviewed their characteristics. Now I would like to draw attention to two more popular varieties.
De Barao Yellow
Late ripening hybrid. The first harvest ripens after 120 days. Tomatoes are characterized by dense pulp covered with a strong skin. The vegetable is shaped like an oval. The weight of a mature fruit is about 60 g. Tomatoes can be stored for a long time, tolerate transportation, and are used for canning and pickling.
De Barao Royal pink
A related variety of tomato that bears pink fruit. The shape of the vegetable resembles large sweet peppers. The approximate weight of a tomato is about 300 g. Up to 5 kg of crop is harvested from one plant.
This video talks about the best indeterminate varieties for open ground:
Growing indeterminate varieties is a little more difficult than ordinary low-growing varieties, but among such a wide variety of varieties there are sure to be crops that will become the vegetable grower's favorites in the future.
