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The southern regions of Russia, including the Rostov region, were the main suppliers of vegetables back in the days of the USSR. After the collapse of the Soviet Union and the ensuing general devastation in the Rostov region, state farms that were engaged in the production of vegetables in the open field disappeared, and seed production completely died out.
The population of the region has always been inclined to small-scale production of vegetables, therefore, in the absence of their own varieties, they tried to do with foreign hybrids, the undoubted advantage of which was the ability to withstand long-distance transportation. But the quality of these hybrids was "Turkish", that is, they were hard and completely tasteless vegetables.
The situation changed after the opening in the Rostov region of a branch of the Poisk agrofirm - the Rostovskiy Seed Breeding and Seed Center. Thanks to this company and its branch in the Rostov region, not only the old varieties of vegetables have been revived, but new hybrids and varieties that meet the needs of small farmers have been created and continue to be created.
New varieties require not only the ability to withstand long storage and transportation, but also excellent taste, heat resistance, disease resistance and the ability to grow in soil containing significant amounts of salt.
There is no high-grade fresh water in the Rostov region. Once this land was the bottom of the sea and all water contains a significant amount of salt. Despite the phosphogypsum introduced into the soil, the variety intended for the Rostov region must be resistant to salinization. It is these varieties that come out of the Rostovskiy SSC, since they initially receive brackish water during irrigation.
In addition, today the requirements for the timing of fruiting have changed for farmers. If earlier, early determinant varieties with a harmonious yield of the harvest were of interest, today tomatoes with a long fruiting period, that is, indeterminate, are in demand. Firm "Poisk" may well offer a choice of various domestic varieties that satisfy any requirements and is not going to stop there.
Amateur vegetable growers in the southern regions of Russia are trying to choose tomato varieties with different ripening periods in order to get fresh tomatoes throughout the warm season.
Tomato varieties for garden plots in the Rostov region
Voyage F1
An early ripe hybrid with unlimited stem growth and a vegetation period of 100 days. Grown in greenhouses and outdoors. Differs in resistance to diseases and high yield.
The tomatoes are lined, rounded, reminiscent of a stylized heart, with a characteristic "nose", for salad purposes. Weight up to 150 g. Taste is usual "tomato".
"Marshmallow in chocolate"
The variety is not a hybrid, that is, you can get your own seeds of this tomato on the site. Mid-season. 115 days pass before harvesting. Indeterminate variety with a bush height of up to 170 cm. Requires tying.
On average, tomatoes of this variety reach a weight of 150 g. The fruits have an unusual dark red-brown color and excellent sweet taste. The variety is salad.
Resistant to disease. Unfortunately, the variety is very poor keeping quality, it is not intended for long-term storage.
"Banana yellow"
Indeterminate variety up to 3 m high. Medium late, 125 days pass before harvest. The bush is well leafy, not standard. The foliage is medium in size. Up to 10 fruits are laid on simple brushes.
Tomatoes are yellow, up to 7 cm long. The shape is elongated with a characteristic "nose", sometimes tomatoes can be curved, resembling a banana, hence the name. The pulp is sweet, fleshy, firm. The weight of tomatoes is up to 120 g. The tomato is a salad, which does not interfere with its universal use. Suitable for whole-fruit preservation and juice production.
The advantages are the ability to stay on the stem after ripening, resistance to diseases. It can be grown outdoors and in greenhouses.
"Bison orange"
Large-fruited medium late variety for greenhouses. A tall bush requires tying and shaping. The tomatoes are rounded, flattened at the "poles", slightly ribbed. The weight of one fruit is up to 900 g. Ripe orange tomatoes. The variety is salad. Can be used in cooking.
In the assortment of "Search", in addition to the Orange Bison, there are also Yellow and Black Bison.
"Blush"
Greenhouse variety, medium late. Due to its significant growth, the bush requires a garter. The pink fruits are rather large, up to 300 g, with sugary sweet pulp. Tomato belongs to salad.
The best varieties of tomatoes in the Rostov region, suitable for professionals and amateurs
"Scarlet Caravel F1"
A variety from among new products, but already received the appreciation of vegetable growers. Indeterminate tall hybrid grown indoors. The period until the harvest is 110 days. Due to the growth and the large number of fruits, it requires tying.
Up to 11 ovaries are formed on the hands. The tomatoes are lined, slightly elongated, of even red color when ripe. Weight 130 g, tomato pulp is dense, which is a distinctive feature of this company.
The undoubted advantage is resistance to cracking and the ability not to crumble during ripening, which reduces crop losses. It tolerates sharp temperature fluctuations well. It is consumed fresh, it is recommended for whole-fruit canning.
Krasnodon F1
Mid-season, large-fruited salad hybrid. The crop ripens in 115 days. The height of the bush is not more than 0.7 m, determinant. It can be grown outdoors and in greenhouses.
The tomatoes are round, slightly ribbed with a uniform red dense pulp of excellent taste. Weight up to 300 g. Universal purpose, except for whole-fruit canning. Due to its size, it will not fit into the jar.
Resistant to pathogenic microorganisms.
"Elf F1"
The tomato belongs to the "cherry" group, the harvest is done with whole clusters. The growing season is 95 days. A bush with unlimited stem growth. The variety can be grown both in greenhouses and outdoors. The tomatoes are dark red, spherical. Sometimes it can be slightly oval. Fruit weight up to 20 g. Tomatoes, uniform in shape and size, are collected in simple clusters of up to 16 tomatoes in each. The pulp is firm, sweetish. The purpose of the variety is universal.
The advantages include resistance to pathogenic fungi, good transportability of fruits, the ability to cultivate at any time of the year, adaptability to hydroponic cultivation and the ability to produce crops when cultivated on the ground.
"Sweet Fountain F1"
Designed mainly for industrial cultivation in greenhouses. The growing season is 100 days. Indeterminate type bush. The tomato has a high yield, producing many medium-sized (up to 20 g), very tasty tomatoes.
Ripe tomatoes of uniform red color. There is a spot near the stalk that disappears completely when it ripens. Each cluster forms 15 to 30 oval tomatoes with a sweet dessert flavor.
The variety is resistant to pathogenic microorganisms, shedding and cracking. It is very good for conservation and fresh consumption.
"Golden Stream F1"
High-yielding medium-early hybrid with a growing season of 110 days.
The varieties are completely different, they are united only by the name. Hybrid from "Poisk" indeterminate with round fruits weighing up to 50 g. The bush requires a garter. Tomatoes are collected in clusters, each of which has an average of 11 fruits. The tomatoes are bright yellow in color, shiny, with dense flesh. The hybrid is harvested at once with whole brushes. The hybrid is plastic, calmly refers to temperature extremes, resistant to pathogenic microflora. It is an interesting and original object for whole-fruit canning.
Variety "Golden Stream" from another manufacturer is determinant with oval fruits of dark yellow color weighing up to 80 g. Bred in Kharkov.
"Magic Harp F1"
Medium early indeterminate variety with a growing season of 95 days. In greenhouses, it is grown on an industrial scale. Requires an enclosed space, bush formation and tying. It can grow both in soil and when using a hydroponic system. Harvesting is done with whole brushes.
The bush is powerful, well leafy. Yellow-orange tomato balls with a diameter of up to 3 cm and weighing 21 grams are collected in dense clusters of 15 fruits each. The pulp of the fruit is firm, sweet in taste.
The advantages of the variety include its resistance to cracking and shedding, resistance to pathogens and stressful conditions. Recommended for conservation and fresh consumption.
The two best varieties of tomatoes for the Rostov region
Two of the most famous and recognized hybrids of vegetable growers from "Search".
"Premium F1"
Determinant, not standard, early ripening hybrid with a vegetation period of 90 days. The main purpose is open beds, but it grows well in greenhouses. Undemanding to soil, but prefers sandy loam soil and loam.
The bush requires quite a lot of space, it is grown in two stems with a planting scheme of 0.5x0.7 m.In open ground, pinching is not required, in greenhouses they are pinned moderately. Productivity up to 5 kg from one bush. The bushes give off the harvest in unison.
Medium-sized tomatoes, weighing up to 140 g. The flesh is red, firm, fleshy, with a pleasant taste. The tomatoes are rounded, longer than in diameter, with a "spout" characteristic of Rostov tomatoes.
The variety is well stored and can be transported over long distances, it is resistant to many diseases, except for late blight. With high humidity, there is a high probability of late blight disease.
"Sovereign F1"
Lettuce tomato with a vegetation period of 100 days. The variety is determinant, up to 0.8 m high. Productivity is high. It grows well in greenhouses and open beds, but in greenhouses it gives up to 17 kg per m², while in open ground the yield is half as much.
The tomatoes are red, spherical, with a characteristic feature of the variety from the Rostovskiy SSTs: an elongated spout. Tomatoes are very hard with a lot of chambers inside. Average weight 165 g. They are characterized by uniformity and very good keeping quality. After two months of storage, 90% of the total mass stored in the store is suitable for sale.
Resistant to disease.
Conclusion
The Rostov Seed Center can offer many more varieties of tomatoes for any professional or amateur taste. Some of these varieties can be found by watching the video.
Given the peculiarities of the soil in the Rostov region, for growing tomatoes in this area, it is better to choose varieties from the local seed center.
