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It is generally accepted that the tomato is a thermophilic and quite whimsical crop, which requires a lot of effort and attention to grow. However, this opinion is irrelevant when it comes to standard tomatoes. Experienced gardeners call them "tomatoes for the lazy", because small, sprawling plants do not form stepchildren, are resistant to many diseases and drought.
Maintenance of 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 tomato varieties for open ground, which have a high yield and excellent fruit taste.
TOP-5
Among the numerous standard tomatoes, the best varieties can be distinguished, the seeds of which are in high demand in the seed market. Their popularity testifies to the compliance of the agrotechnical qualities declared by the manufacturer and the excellent taste of the fruits.
Fighter (Brawler)
Standard, determinant tomato. The height of the plant's bushes does not exceed 45 cm. The "Fighter" is zoned for central Russia. It is recommended to grow it in the open field by the seedling method. Young plants should be planted in the ground with a frequency of 7-9 bushes per 1 m2 soil. The variety is early ripe: it takes about 95 days from the day of sowing the seed to ripen its fruits. The culture is resistant to bacterial diseases and the tobacco mosaic virus.
Tomatoes are cylindrical in shape. Their color is bright red upon reaching the technical ripeness. The average weight of each tomato is 70-80 g. The palatability of the fruit is excellent: the pulp is sweet, dense, the skin is tender, thin. Vegetables are suitable for salting, canning.
Boni-M
Ultra-ripe tomato variety. With its help, you can easily get an early harvest in open field 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. Bushes are undersized, standard, little spreading. Their height does not exceed 50 cm. The culture is especially resistant to late blight and unfavorable climatic conditions. Vegetable yield - 6 kg / m2.
The fruits of this variety are fleshy, bright red. Their shape is round, the mass is at the level of 60-80 g. The taste of the tomato is excellent: the pulp is juicy, sweet, tender, the skin is thin. The 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 in open ground according to the scheme of 7-9 bushes per 1m2 soil. The height of standard compact bushes does not exceed 50 cm.With minimal care, the culture 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 northwest region.
Round-shaped tomatoes are painted in a pink-raspberry color. Their pulp is of medium density, sweet, fleshy. The average weight of tomatoes is 120-150 g. The fruits are widely used for making tomato juices.
Rose of Wind
A standard variety characterized by an average ripening period of vegetables.The period from the day of sowing the seed to the onset of the active fruiting phase is 110-105 days. Tomatoes are grown by the seedling method, followed by diving into the open ground. Recommended arrangement of plants on the soil: 7 bushes per 1 m2 soil. The "Windrose" tomatoes can be successfully cultivated not only in the southern, but also in the northwestern regions. The variety is resistant to low temperatures, drought, late blight.
Plant height does not exceed 50 cm. The first inflorescence on the bush is formed over 6-7 leaves. Crop care should include regular watering, loosening, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers. Ripe "Windrose" tomatoes are colored pink. 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. The yield of vegetables is 6-7 kg / m2... An additional advantage of the variety is its excellent transportability.
Florida 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 9-10 pieces. 1 m2 soil. The variety can be successfully cultivated in the climatic conditions of Ukraine, Moldova, as well as in the southern and central regions of Russia. The culture is resistant to late blight.
In the photo above, you can see the Florida petit tomatoes. Their weight does not exceed 25 g, the color is light red, the shape is rounded. The yield 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 varieties listed were among the top five, according to experienced farmers and based on the sales rating of seed companies. Their taste is high, the yield is stable. The seeds of these varieties are available to every farmer. You can buy them at any specialty store.
Other standard varieties
In addition to the above, there are other varieties of standard, undersized tomatoes for open ground. Among them there are relatively new tomatoes that have recently appeared on the market, but have already managed to prove themselves from the best side. In addition, below are the proven tomatoes known to gardeners, which have maintained their position on the market for many years.
Shuttle
A 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 in height are grown by the seedling method, followed by diving into open ground according to the scheme of 7-9 bushes per 1 m2... With timely sowing of the seed, the mass ripening of the fruits takes place from July to August.
Fruits of the variety "Shuttle" are red, fleshy, oblong-oval. Their average weight is 60 g. The taste of tomatoes is excellent: the pulp is sweet, tender, the skin is thin. The yield of tomatoes is 8 kg / m2... The purpose of the fruit is universal.
Amur bole
A very popular variety that is grown in open areas by farmers in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova. Its peculiarity is a very short ripening period of fruits - 85 days. Bushes, the height of which does not exceed 50 cm, are grown by the seedling method, after which they are planted according to the scheme of 7 bushes per 1m2 soil.
Tomatoes are round and flat-round in shape. Their pulp is tender, aromatic, juicy. The weight of the tomatoes is 100-120 g. The taste of the tomato is excellent. The yield 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 in 7-9 bushes per 1 m2 soil. The height of the standard plant does not exceed 50 cm. Fruits of the "Ranetochka" variety set well regardless of weather conditions.Also, the crop is characterized by the 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.
Evgeniya
A high-yielding, early-ripening variety: from the day of sowing the seeds of the Eugenia variety to the beginning of active fruiting, it takes about 90-100 days. When placing 7 undersized bushes per 1m2 soil, the yield of the variety is 8 kg / m2... The height of the bush is only 25-30 cm.
Tomatoes of the "Evgeniya" variety are fleshy, red, sweet taste. They weigh between 60-80 g. Their shape is round. You can see tomatoes of this variety above in the photo.
Conclusion
Undersized, standard tomatoes revered by many farmers. They do not require the removal of stepsons, the formation of a bush and a reinforced garter. At the same time, the productivity of some "compact tomatoes" is not inferior to tall counterparts. However, the absolute lack of tomato care will not allow you to get a good harvest of delicious vegetables. You can find out how to properly carry out the minimum 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 take full care of plants or do not know how to do it correctly. The variety of such tomatoes allows the farmer to choose the most suitable variety corresponding to taste preferences. The article also lists the best varieties to which it is recommended to pay attention to every farmer.
