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Many gardeners and gardeners believe that pinching is a must when growing a tomato crop. It is difficult to disagree with this opinion, because extra shoots take away a lot of nutrients from the plant, thereby reducing its yield. But there are also varieties tomatoes without pinching... These are mainly undersized and hybrid varieties. In our article we will consider the most popular varieties of tomatoes that do not require pinching.
Varieties for unprotected ground
In open field conditions, these top varieties will show excellent yields and disease resistance. Their plants are not stepchild and do not require special care.
Fighter
Being the brainchild of Siberian breeders, the Fighter variety shows excellent resistance to low temperatures. This allows it to be successfully grown in the open ground of the northernmost regions. And due to its drought resistance, it will not require frequent watering.
Tomatoes on its low bushes will begin to ripen 95 days after the seeds germinate. The dark spot at the base of the peduncle of these cylindrical tomatoes disappears when ripe. Ripe tomatoes are colored deep red. Their average weight will be between 60 and 88 grams.
The fighter is resistant to the tobacco mosaic virus and tolerates transportation well.
Therefore, when the first symptoms appear, its plants must be treated with preparations with a fungicidal or bactericidal effect.
The total yield of the Fighter will be about 3 kg.
Gnome
Due to its compact size, the plants of this tomato variety do not require pinching and garters. Their determinant bushes with an insignificant amount of foliage in open ground grow no higher than 60 cm. The formation of the first fruit cluster of the Dwarf occurs above the 6th leaf.
Gnome Tomatoes begin to ripen from 87 to 110 days from the appearance of the first shoots. They are round and small in size. The average weight of these tomatoes will not exceed 65 grams. On the red surface of mature fruits, there is no spot in the area of the stalk. The gnome has excellent taste characteristics, and the small size of its fruits allows them to be used for whole-fruit canning.
The gnome is one of the most productive varieties with small fruits. In open field conditions, each of its plants will be able to bring the gardener at least 3 kg of tomatoes, which have a long shelf life and excellent transportability. In addition, Dwarf tomato plants have good resistance to the most common diseases.
Moskvich
Moskvich belongs to the best cold-resistant varieties, whose stepsons do not need to be removed. Each cluster of its compact bushes is capable of withstanding 5 to 7 small tomatoes.
Tomatoes of this variety can be either round or flat-round. They are small in size and weigh about 80 grams. The surface of these tomatoes ripens and turns red 90 - 105 days from the first shoots. Their dense flesh is equally good both fresh and canned.
Plants Moskvich varieties have excellent resistance to sudden changes in temperature. And under light cover they can even endure frost. But the most important thing is the resistance of this variety to annoying phytophthora. In open ground conditions, the yield per square meter will not exceed 4 kg.
Snowdrop
In open ground, it is recommended to grow its semi-stem and compact plants in 3 stems.In this case, 3 fruit clusters are formed on one stem. Each of the brushes can hold up to 5 tomatoes.
Smooth Snowdrop tomatoes have a flat-round shape. At maturity, they acquire a beautiful deep red color. The maximum weight of tomatoes is 150 grams, and the minimum is only 90 grams. Their dense, tasty pulp is perfect for salting and preparing salads.
Snowdrop got its name for its excellent cold resistance. It is perfect for growing in open ground in the North-West regions and Karelia. In addition, the Snowdrop tomato variety is distinguished by a very friendly flowering and fruit setting. From each of its bush, it will be possible to collect up to 1.6 kg of tomatoes.
Protected ground varieties
These varieties that do not require pinching are recommended to be grown only in greenhouses, greenhouses or film shelters.
Watercolor
Low-growing plants Watercolors will perfectly fit into low greenhouses and hotbeds. They do without tying up and absolutely do not need to remove the stepsons. The average maturation time in a greenhouse is about 115 days.
In their shape, Aquarelle tomatoes resemble an elongated ellipse. Ripe tomatoes are colored red without a dark spot at the base of the stalk. Watercolors are not very large. Average fruit weight is 60 grams. But they are not susceptible to cracking, have good transportability and long shelf life. These tomatoes have a fairly dense flesh, so they can be used for canning whole fruits. They are also great for salads.
These plants have good top rot resistance. But their yield is not so high - only 2 kg per square meter.
Knight
An excellent variety for small greenhouses. On each brush of its compact bushes, it can tie from 5 to 6 tomatoes.
Vityaz tomatoes have an average ripening period. The gardener will be able to collect the first red tomatoes in 130 - 170 days. Its large, lined fruits are oval in shape and weigh from 200 to 250 grams. Due to their rather dense skin, they perfectly tolerate transportation and are suitable for any type of canning.
The knight will not be affected by the tobacco mosaic virus, Alternaria and Septoria, but it may well overcome late blight. Therefore, after the start of fruit formation, it is recommended to treat the plants prophylactically and water less. One square meter will give the gardener at least 6 kg of tomatoes. And with proper care, the yield will increase to 10 kg.
Nevsky
This variety of Soviet selection can be grown not only in the greenhouse, but also on the balcony. Ripening of its fruits begins quite early - 90 days from germination of seeds, and each fruit cluster will accommodate from 4 to 6 tomatoes.
Nevsky tomatoes are round in shape. Ripe fruits are colored deep pink-red. They are quite small in size with an average weight of 60 grams. Their delicious pulp is versatile. Due to the low dry matter content and the good sugar / acid ratio, this variety produces excellent juices and purees.
Plants of Nevsky have fairly good resistance to major diseases. But most often they are affected by black bacterial spot and apical rot.
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With good watering and regular feeding, the yield of one bush can be at least 1.5 kg, and the total yield will not exceed 7.5 kg.
Amber
One of the earliest and most compact varieties.From its bushes no more than 35 cm high, the first crop can be harvested in just 80 days from the first shoots.
These tomatoes get their name from their very beautiful rich yellow or golden color. The dark green spot at the base of the tomato stalk disappears as it ripens. The average weight of the spherical fruits of Amber will be between 45 and 56 grams. They have a fairly universal application and excellent commercial qualities.
Due to the early ripening period, the Amber variety will not catch phytophthora. In addition, it has resistance to macrosporiosis. The yield per square meter may vary depending on the conditions of care, but it will not be more than 7 kg.
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