Tomato is a vegetable known all over the world. Its homeland is South America. Tomatoes were introduced to the European continent in the mid-17th century. Today this crop is grown in most countries of the world and its fruits are widely used in cooking.
Breeding companies vying with each other to offer farmers numerous varieties of tomatoes, with different taste characteristics and agrotechnical features. In the wide variety, a special place is occupied by tall tomatoes, which allow you to obtain excellent yields when using small plots of land. The article presents the most famous tall tomato varieties with detailed descriptions and photographs of the fruits.
Tall varieties
Some tall varieties of tomatoes are represented by bushes up to 7 m high. Such plants are mainly grown for industrial purposes in specialized greenhouses. For the average farmer, a plant with a height of 2 m or more is considered tall. These varieties have their own fruiting characteristics:
- vegetables are predominantly tied to the central trunk;
- high yield from 1m2 soil;
- indeterminateness allows tomatoes to form ovaries throughout the summer, until the onset of cold weather;
- the absence of a large number of side shoots improves air ventilation and illumination of the fruit, preventing rotting of the tomatoes.
Tall tomatoes are grown in open ground, in greenhouses, and greenhouses. Moreover, each variety differs in the shape, color, taste of tomatoes and agricultural conditions. Some of them require not only the implementation of general cultivation rules, but also the implementation of some additional measures. Descriptions and features of growing the most famous tall tomatoes are given below.
De barao
The name “De Barao” hides not one, but a whole series of Dutch varieties with similar agrotechnical plant characteristics, but different taste and color of the fruit. So, there are the following types of tomatoes:
- "De barao royal";
- "De barao golden";
- "De barao black";
- "De barao tiger";
- "De barao pink";
- "De barao red";
- “De barao orange.”
All these varieties of tall tomatoes from Holland are quite popular. They are grown by experienced and novice farmers mainly in greenhouses and greenhouses. The height of the bush of these tomatoes reaches 3 m. It is recommended to plant them no thicker than 4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. It takes 100-115 days for the De Barao fruit to ripen. It is recommended to grow the heat-loving crop using the seedling method.
Tomatoes of the “De Barao” series have different colors, corresponding to one or another variety. Their weight varies from 100 to 150 g. The pulp of tomatoes is fleshy, tender, and sweetish. The yield of each indeterminate plant is 10-15 kg/bush.The vegetable is used for fresh consumption, cooking culinary delights, and winter preparations.
In the photo below you can see De Barao black tomatoes.
Wonder of the world
“Wonder of the World” tomatoes are represented by vigorous bushes, up to 3 m high. They can be grown in open areas, in greenhouses, and hotbeds. It is recommended to plant plants at a frequency of 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. The period from sowing seeds to active fruiting is 110-115 days.
“Wonder of the World” tomatoes are lemon yellow. Their flesh is fleshy. The vegetables are heart-shaped. The weight of each tomato is 70-100 g. The high yield of the variety reaches 12 kg from 1 bush. Tomatoes are suitable for pickling, canning, long-term storage, and have excellent commercial qualities.
Watermelon
A salad variety of tomatoes with a bush height of over 2 m. It is recommended to grow it in protected soil. The fruits ripen in 105-110 days from the day the seed is sown. It is necessary to plant tall bushes with a frequency of 4-5 pieces per 1 m2 soil.
Tomatoes of the “Watermelon” variety have a flat-round shape and a bright red color. The weight of each tomato is 130-150 g. The tomato pulp is especially fleshy and sweet. The crop yield is 3.5 kg/bush.
Golden drop
This variety of tomatoes got its name due to the unique shape of the fruit, which is like a yellow drop. The average weight of each vegetable is approximately 25-40 g, its pulp is especially fleshy and sweet. Small tomatoes can be used for pickling and canning.
Tomatoes "Golden Drop" are vigorous. Their height reaches 2 m. It is recommended to grow plants in protected conditions under a film cover. The planting scheme for kutas should include the placement of 3-4 plants per 1 m2 soil. The fruits ripen 110-120 days from the day the seed is sown. The total crop yield reaches 5.2 kg/m2.
gold fish
Goldfish tomatoes can be grown under film cover and in open ground. Tomatoes are cylindrical in shape with a pointed tip and have a bright orange color. Each tomato weighs 90-120 g. Its pulp is fleshy and contains a large amount of sugar and carotene.
The height of the bushes reaches 2 m. The period from sowing the seed to intensive fruiting is 111-120 days. The crop yield does not exceed 3 kg/m2.
Mikado pink
Late-ripening Dutch tomato variety. The fruits ripen 135-145 days from the day the seed is sown in the ground. Bushes up to 2.5 m high should be formed into 1-2 stems. The crop is grown in greenhouses, greenhouses and open areas.
Tomatoes of the Mikado pink variety have a round shape. Their pulp is especially fleshy, weighing up to 600 g. Each bush produces 8-10 large fruits, which suggests a high yield of the variety, which is about 10 kg/m2. It is recommended to use tomatoes for preparing fresh salads.
Pepper-shaped
Reds pepper tomatoes forms weigh 140-200 g. Their flesh is fleshy, dense, sweet, the skin is thin and tender. Tomatoes can be used for whole-fruit canning and pickling. The tomatoes taste great.
It is recommended to grow tomatoes using the seedling method followed by planting in open ground. The picking scheme should provide for the placement of no more than 4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. Mass ripening of tomatoes occurs 112-115 days from the day of sowing the seeds. The height of the bushes of the “Pepper-shaped” variety exceeds 2 m. 4-5 tomatoes are formed on each fruiting cluster. Crop yield 9 kg/m2.
Pepper striped
The “Pepper Striped” tomato has similar agrotechnical properties to the above variety. These salad tomatoes ripen 110 days from the day the seed is sown. The height of the plant bushes reaches 2 m. The crop should be grown using seedlings followed by planting in open ground. The plant placement scheme involves planting 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil.
Cylindrical tomatoes are red in color with characteristic longitudinal yellow stripes. The weight of each fruit is 120-150g. The crop yield is 7 kg/m2.
Sweet bunch
“Sweet bunch” is represented by several varieties:
- Sweet bunch (red);
- Sweet bunch of chocolate;
- Sweet bunch of gold.
These varieties are tall - the height of the bush is more than 2.5 m. It is recommended to grow plants only in closed ground. The recommended picking scheme involves placing 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. On each fruiting branch of the bush, 20-50 fruits ripen at the same time. The period from sowing the seed to intensive fruiting is 90-110 days.
“Sweet Bunch” tomatoes are small, round, weighing 10-20 g. Their taste is high. Crop yield 4 kg/m2. Tomatoes can be used fresh or canned.The fruits are widely used to decorate dishes and prepare sweet tomato juices.
Black Prince
"Black Prince" can be grown in open and protected conditions. At 1 m2 It is recommended to plant 2-3 plants in the soil. From the day of sowing the seeds to the start of active fruiting, about 110-115 days pass. Plant height up to 2 m, yield 6-7 kg/m2. During the growing process, tall Black Prince tomatoes are formed into one stem. To do this, remove the stepsons and lower leaves. The growing point is pinched at the final stage of the growing season to stimulate rapid ripening of the fruit.
Round tomatoes are dark red in color. Their flesh is fleshy and dense. The weight of each tomato is about 400 g. Sweet, juicy tomatoes are used, usually fresh, however, when canned they also retain their unique taste and aroma.
Among the tall varieties you can find representatives with different agricultural techniques and taste and external characteristics of the fruit. At the same time, tall varieties are presented by domestic and foreign breeders. Thus, Dutch tomatoes “Mikado” have won the attention of many professional and novice gardeners in Russia.
High-yielding varieties
High yield for many farmers is a key characteristic when choosing a tomato variety. Thus, among tall tomatoes, several especially productive ones can be distinguished.
Fatalist F1
“Fatalist” is a hybrid with a truly record yield, which reaches 38 kg/m2. Thanks to this fertility, the variety is widely in demand among professional farmers who grow vegetables for sale. The fruits ripen 108-114 days from the day the crop is sowed.Tall plants can be grown in greenhouses or greenhouses, as well as in open ground. Fatalist tomatoes are resistant to a number of specific diseases and do not require additional treatment with chemicals during the growing process.
Bright red tomatoes are meaty. Their shape is flat-round, the average weight is 120-160 g. The plant abundantly forms clusters, each of which produces 5-7 fruits. Tomatoes can be used for preparing fresh salads and canning.
Russian hero
A tomato variety for cultivation in open and protected ground. The fruit ripening period is average in duration, 110-115 days. The culture is resistant to unfavorable climatic conditions and a number of diseases. Plant height is up to 2 m. 3-4 tomatoes are formed simultaneously on fruiting clusters. The yield of vegetables is high - 7 kg per bush or 19.5 kg/m2.
The shape of the “Russian Bogatyr” tomatoes is round, the flesh is dense and meaty. Each tomato weighs about 500 g. Vegetables can be used fresh, for preparing winter preparations and juices.
Cosmonaut Volkov
Tomatoes "Cosmonaut Volkov" have an ideal flat-round shape. The tomatoes are bright red in color and have high taste. The vegetable is excellent for fresh consumption and canning. Their average weight varies from 200 to 300 g.
You can grow Cosmonaut Volkov tomatoes in open and protected ground. Plants should be planted no thicker than 2-3 bushes per 1 m2 soil. Their height reaches 2 m. From 3 to 45 tomatoes are formed on each fruiting brush. The period from sowing the seeds to the beginning of abundant fruiting is 115-120 days.The indeterminate nature of the plant allows it to form ovaries until the onset of cold weather. This feature allows you to achieve high yields (17 kg/m2).
Bravo F1
A hybrid whose fruits are used primarily for preparing fresh vegetable salads. “Bravo F1” tomatoes are grown in greenhouses and greenhouses. The height of the plants exceeds 2 m. The period of fruit ripening from the day of sowing the seed is 116-120 days.
Tomatoes of the “Bravo F1” variety are red, round in shape. Their weight reaches 300 g. The yield of tomatoes is high - 5 kg per plant or 15 kg/m2.
Dad
This is one of the best varieties about which you can hear a lot of positive reviews. Allows you to get a yield of up to 17 kg/m2. Bushes up to 2 m high are indeterminate and bear fruit until the onset of cold weather. “Batyanya” tomatoes can be planted in open and protected ground. A feature of the variety is resistance to late blight.
“Batyanya” tomatoes have a raspberry color and medium-density fleshy flesh. The shape of the fruit is heart-shaped, the average weight is 200 g. You can see tomatoes of the “Batyanya” variety in the photo below.
Conclusion
The given productive varieties have won a lot of positive feedback from experienced farmers and are deservedly recognized as the best among others. They are well adapted to the conditions of domestic latitudes and do not require compliance with complex cultivation rules. The seeds of tall tomatoes given in the article can be easily found in any specialty store. Some secrets about growing such varieties are shown in the video:
Tall tomatoes are perfectly adapted to modest climatic conditions and are characterized by high yields.Some of these varieties have a short period of fruit ripening and, when grown in a greenhouse, allow you to get an early harvest for your own consumption and for sale. Among the best varieties, one can highlight not only domestic, but also Dutch tomatoes, which are distinguished by the excellent taste of vegetables. With all its advantages, cultivating tall tomatoes does not pose any particular difficulties and is accessible to beginning farmers.
