The best varieties of standard tomatoes for open ground and greenhouses

Standard tomatoes: what they are and their varieties for open ground and greenhouses are presented in this article. They are easy to care for and still produce a good harvest. They are also called tomatoes for the lazy. Tomatoes of standard varieties are usually grown in open ground or under film cover.

Every experienced gardener has his own favorite varieties that he prefers to grow on his plot. Next we will talk about what standard varieties of tomatoes are, the features and advantages of growing them.

Peculiarities

Standard varieties of tomatoes have a compact bush and root system, due to which per 1 sq. m you can grow more plants (up to 8 pcs.).

Standard bushes do not require pinching, and the tomatoes on them are round in shape and medium in size.

Absolutely all standard tomatoes are resistant to sudden changes in weather conditions. They are ideal for cultivation in central Russia. In this region, they can be grown in open ground and receive an early and abundant harvest, while other varieties of tomatoes can produce high yields only when cultivated under a film cover or in a greenhouse.

Many standard varieties and hybrids are even suitable for growing in containers.

Tomatoes on such bushes always ripen at the same time, which makes harvesting easier and very convenient for canning and processing for the winter in a short time.

They are recommended to be grown as early tomatoes, especially for beginning gardeners.

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Early varieties

Early varieties of tomatoes

These tomato varieties form compact bushes and uniform yield is the norm for them. The fruits are small, but even in size, with good taste.

Planting in open ground or film shelters is preferable.

Alpha

Alpha

Alpha This early-ripening variety is interesting because it can be grown without seedlings. In this case, ripe tomatoes will appear after 3 months. Alpha is successfully grown in all regions except Siberia. Fruiting begins already in June.

Characterized by:

• height up to 40-50 cm;
• short period of fruit ripening – 85-90 days;
• tomatoes weighing 60-80 g, aromatic and sweet;
• fruit color – red;
• planting density – 8-10 bushes per sq. m.

Tomatoes are used in various preparations. They make pastes, lecho, juices, purees, sauces.

Advantages:

• good disease resistance;
• possibility of growing without seedlings;
• easy care;
• extended fruiting period: fruits are harvested before frost,

Flaws:

• poorly stored and transported;
• it is advisable to cut off the lower stepsons;
• low yield - 6.3 kg/sq.m.

Bushman

Bushman

Bushman Another variety that is grown by sowing in the ground (seedless method). Seeds are sown in beds under film in early May. When warmer weather sets in, the film is removed and the seedlings continue to grow in the open air.

Characteristic:

• compact, medium-leafed plant up to 40-50 cm tall;
• potato type leaves;
• bright red flat-round fruits;
• weight of tomatoes – 100-120 g.

The purpose of the fruit is salad. They are good fresh and can be used for preservation.

Advantages:

• the fruits ripen at the same time;
• good presentation;
• transportable;
• stable yield;
• resistance to heat, drought, soil salinity;
• goes without watering for a long time.

Flaws:

• not grown in northern regions.

Cameo

Cameo

Cameo Cameo belongs to the popular varieties due to the early ripening of the fruits and their universal use. The variety is designed for “lazy gardeners” and beginners, as it is unpretentious in care.

Characteristic:

• height limit – 35-45 cm;
• foliage and branching – average;
• fruit ripening period – 89-96 days;
• the berries are round, with smooth skin, slightly ribbed at the stalk;
• fruit weight – 60-85 g.

Advantages:

• resistance to adverse weather conditions;
• drought resistance;
• endurance, rare infection;
• does not require care;
• the berries have juicy pulp and a classic taste;
• do not crack during processing;
• excellent commercial quality;
• friendly fruiting;
• high-yielding variety.

Flaws:

• demands on soil composition.

pepper baby

pepper baby

Pepper Baby New semi-determinate variety created in 2014. The peculiarity of this variety is the cylindrical fruit, similar to a sweet pepper. A tasty fruit with a special aroma is gaining more and more popularity.

Characteristics:

• bush height – up to 30-40 cm;
• a strong bush is formed if the plantings are not thickened;
• early ripening - fruits ripen 90-105 days from the moment of seed germination;
• sweet, pink fruits grow up to 160 g;
• yield – up to 4 kg/m. sq.

Advantages:

• fruits of universal use;
• good taste and appearance;
• resistance to TMV;
• cold resistance.

Flaws:

• not identified.

Anyuta

Anyuta

Anyuta A modern early-ripening hybrid, officially registered in 2005. This standard plant deserves special attention for a number of reasons:

• maximum height – 60-70 cm;
• bush is strong, weakly leafy;
• the crop ripens in 75-85 days from the moment of germination;
• 5-6 fruits are tied on the brush;
• mass of bright red berries 100 g;
• flat-round shape;
• fruits of excellent taste and universal purpose;
• yield – 8-9 kg/m. sq.

Advantages:

• compactness of the bush;
• easy care;
• disease resistance;
• early harvest;
• good transportability.

Flaws:

• not identified.

Florida is petite

Florida is petite

Florida petit American variety Florida petit is a small bush strewn with small fruits. Decorative: suitable for indoor and balcony cultivation, feels good in open ground. Tomatoes are grown in pots without seedlings.

Features of the variety:

• height – 25-30 cm;
• foliage is moderate;
• fruits are formed on long flower clusters;
• Cherry tomatoes reach a maximum of 50 g (usually smaller).

The bush is strewn with bright red tomatoes. According to reviews, they have a sweet and sour taste and a tough skin. The variety has proven itself well due to its abundant fruiting and visual attractiveness.

Advantages:

• a combination of good fruit taste and decorativeness;
• ease of care;
• long-term storage;
• yield - 0.5 kg per bush.

Flaws:

• not identified.

Shuttle

Shuttle

Shuttle This is a favorite among plum varieties. It differs from its counterparts in the later ripening of fruits and its capricious disposition: it is demanding of care. The variety pleases with good, stable yields with proper agricultural technology.

Character traits:

• a compact bush up to 60 cm high is formed on a strong trunk;
• characterized by moderate foliage;
• one bunch contains 6-8 tomatoes;
• during growth, 7-8 fruiting clusters are formed;
• Fruiting begins 98 days after germination;
• harvesting occurs in September-October;
• bright red fruits look like plums;
• fetal weight – 90-110 g;
• characterized by fleshy and sugary pulp;

The fruits have good keeping quality and transportability, and are suitable for whole-fruit canning. The yield from one bush is 4-4.5 kg.

Advantages:

• versatility and productivity;
• tolerance to drought, heat, low temperatures;
• good immunity to diseases;
• easy care.

Flaws:

• The tomato must be tied to supports: the stem cannot support the weight of the fruit.

Advantages

Standard tomato varieties have many advantages:

• A powerful stem that does not stretch in height and does not need to be tied to supports or trellis.
• Few stepsons are formed, so the bush does not require regular stepsoning.
• The root system is located in the surface soil layer, which allows it to more actively absorb all nutrients and water.
• You can plant more bushes on one square meter of land, this will increase the yield.
• Good survival rate of seedlings after picking.
• Plants tolerate sudden changes in weather conditions well.
• The ovaries form quickly, the fruits ripen early.
• Ripe vegetables have good shelf life and do not spoil during transportation over long distances, while maintaining their taste and quality characteristics.

Advantages and disadvantages of growing

When selecting an assortment of tomatoes, gardeners and farmers compare their capabilities with the actual characteristics of the standard varieties.

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IMPORTANT! The main “advantage” of standard tomatoes is the minimum cost with decent returns. These are truly “varieties for the lazy,” but in fact - for busy or inexperienced gardeners, as well as for peasant farms (with an eye to market trade with small financial investments).

Care

One of the most important positive qualities of standard tomatoes is their ease of care. Seedlings of these varieties practically do not stretch; by the time they are transplanted into open ground, the seedlings have a strong stem and a well-developed root system.

After transplantation, the bushes take root almost quickly and do not get sick. The leaves of standard tomatoes are large and corrugated, which increases the area for photosynthesis.

There are few stepsons, so most varieties and hybrids do not require stepsons. This makes caring for the bushes much easier.

During the growing season, standard varieties only need 3 feedings and periodic watering. In principle, nothing more needs to be done.

Description of standard tomatoes

Tomatoes of this type are considered determinate. Their growth slows down at a certain stage: after the formation of 5-6 brushes. Despite the friendly yield of fruits, they do not belong to the record holders for yield.

A special feature is the shallow location of the roots. Compact bushes are cultivated in the ground, greenhouses, and under film covers. Standard tomatoes produce a small number of shoots. Height – 50-70 cm.

Stamb translated from German means “trunk”. Tomatoes of these varieties are distinguished by:

• thick stem;
• short internodes;
• short stature.

The attractiveness of the vegetable crop lies in its early ripening. Seedlings of these varieties are sown later than usual. It does not stretch, even in low light. It turns out strong, squat, with a developed root system.

The stems are able to accumulate a sufficient supply of nutrients. The leaf area is 20% larger than that of conventional varieties. Such tomatoes practically do not branch and have the ability to stop growth on their own.

Externally, the plants look like small trees with a massive stem and a dense crown. The bushes practically do not require shaping or pinching.

The best varieties with photos

In Russia, not only domestic standard varieties are popular, but also foreign ones. Each has its own characteristics and growing habits.

It is necessary to select varieties based on obtaining the desired result and the climatic conditions of the region. It is also worth paying special attention to the resistance of the variety to nightshade diseases.

Yield varieties

Next, we will consider a description of the best standard varieties of tomatoes , which give the greatest yield.

Severin - this variety is productive even if you hardly care for it. The bush grows up to 50 cm, has a strong and powerful stem. A lot of fruits are formed, they keep their shape well and are stored for a long time.

Windrose is an early-ripening variety that is resistant to cold climates and produces ripe tomatoes in 90 days. The bush grows to a height of approximately 35-45 cm. They produce tomatoes up to 130 g.

Polar is a super-determinate standard early variety. The bushes grow up to 30 cm in height, tomatoes are formed on them, with an average weight of 130-150 g.

Betta is an early ripening variety that produces ripe fruit after 75 days. The bushes stretch up to half a meter, not higher. They produce small tomatoes that weigh approximately 50 g. From 1 plant, 2 kg of ripe vegetables are harvested per season.

For open ground

Far North

Let us consider further its characteristics:

• The tomatoes are round in shape, red, weigh about 70 g.
• Extends up to 60 cm.
• Planting scheme - 7 bushes per 1 square. m.
• The fruits ripen early. The first ripe tomatoes can be removed from the bush after 100 days.
• Simultaneous and friendly ripening of tomatoes.
• The variety is resistant to nightshade diseases such as late blight, root and blossom end rot.
• Produces a record tomato harvest among standard tomatoes. From 1 bush you can harvest 2.5 kg of ripe tomatoes.

Important! You can get high yields from this variety only if you follow the rules of plant care.

Brawler

Buyan, or as this tomato is also called Fighter, is divided into two groups, that is, it produces red and yellow tomatoes. Among the characteristics of this variety are the following:

• Extends up to 45 cm.
• Early ripening, ripe tomatoes can be harvested from the bush after 95 days.
• Tomatoes in an unripe state are colored green; the stalk has a characteristic dark green spot, which disappears as the fruit ripens.
• Scheme - 6-8 bushes per 1 square. m.
• High yield, produces 3-5 kg ​​of fruit per 1 sq. m.
• The tomatoes are cylindrical and weigh about 75 g.
• Resistant to diseases caused by bacteria.

This variety of standard tomatoes is recommended for growing in the north-west, south and central Russia. You can read more about this variety in our article: Fighter (Buyan) tomato.

Shuttle

The shuttle tomato is one of the best low-growing standard varieties. Let's describe its characteristics:

• Medium early ripening, ripe tomatoes can be picked from the bushes after 90-120 days.
• The bush grows no more than 45 cm in height.
• Ripe tomatoes with smooth red skin, fleshy. They store well and do not crack during transportation.
• Vegetables are oval in shape and weigh on average about 60 g.
• Planting scheme: 6-8 bushes per 1 square. m.
• One bush produces 1 kg of ripe vegetables per season.
• Resistant to late blight.

You can read more about this variety in the article “Tomato Chelkon“.

Alpha

Alpha can be called one of the best standard varieties, which is distinguished by a special aroma and sweet taste of tomatoes. This variety has the following characteristics:

• Good yield. From 1 sq. m. you can collect up to 6.5 ripe vegetables.
• Early ripening. Tomatoes can be picked from bushes after 90 days.
• Plants reach a height of no more than 50 cm.
• Planting scheme: 6-8 seedlings per 1 sq. m.
• Round red tomatoes ripen on the bushes, the average weight of which is 70 g.

Important! This variety bears fruit well when cultivated in open ground.

Antoshka

This variety of standard tomatoes can grow up to 1 m in height. It is recommended to grow these tomatoes in open ground or a greenhouse. The characteristics of the variety are described below:

• Early ripening. The first ripe tomatoes appear on the bush 95 days after sowing the seeds.
• 5-7 bushes are planted per 1 square meter.
• Tomatoes are round, lemon-colored.
• The average weight of 1 fruit can be 0.5-1 kg.
• Resistant to sudden temperature changes and thrives in harsh climates.
• High yield. From 1 bush you can collect about 6 kg of ripe vegetables.

Gavroche

The Gavroche tomato variety is recommended for growing in open ground and greenhouses. Its features and characteristics:

• Ultra early ripening. The first ripe tomatoes can be picked from the bush 80-85 days after sowing the seeds.
• Bushes 50 cm in height.
• The average weight of a tomato is 50 g.
• Planting scheme: 7 bushes per 1 sq. m.
• One bush produces an average of 1 kg of tomatoes.
• Resistant to late blight.

Amur standard

This is a standard variety of large-fruited tomatoes . The plant is unpretentious in care and resistant to sudden changes in temperature. Main characteristics of the variety:

• Early fruit ripening. 1 ripe tomatoes can be picked from the bush 85-95 days after sowing the seeds for seedlings.
• The bush grows no more than 50 cm in height.
• Produces large tomatoes weighing 100-200 g.
• With minimal care, the yield per 1 sq.m is 5 kg of vegetables.
• resistant to nightshade diseases.

For open ground

An important factor in choosing a variety is taking into account the natural and climatic conditions of the farming region. Pay close attention to the resistance of standard tomatoes to major diseases of vegetable crops.

Popular determinate-type varieties for open ground:

Far North

Cold-resistant plant. Fruit characteristics:

• round form;
• slight ribbing;
• average density;
• bright red color;
• weight 80 g.

Tomatoes have good taste. Productivity reaches 2 kg/m2.

The first fruits of biological ripeness appear 100 days after sowing. The culture is resistant to root rot, blossom end rot, blight, and late blight.

Shuttle

They are grown in the Central, Volga-Vyatka, and West Siberian regions. Elongated oval red fruits weighing up to 55 g. The elastic skin protects the tomatoes from cracking.

8-10 bushes are placed per 1 m2, from which up to 10 kg of vegetables are collected. One of the few standard varieties cultivated on an industrial scale.

Severin

Mid-season appearance. The height of the plant is no more than 1.5 m. The elastic, dense shell protects the tomatoes from cracks.

Severine is used to prepare sauces, pastes, and juice.

Snegirek

Round, medium-dense fruits of rich red color, weighing no more than 30 g.

Productivity when grown in beds is about 3 kg/m2. The plant is resistant to fungal diseases.

Summer resident

Early ripening variety with large, fleshy, juicy tomatoes. It has high productivity under any climatic conditions.

Ideal for planting in central Russia. The fruits are consumed fresh.

Kobzar

The fruits are a pleasant raspberry-pink color with a bright juicy taste.

Shchelkovsky early

The variety is distinguished by the friendly ripening of fruits. Grown mainly for sale.

pepper baby

The height of the bush is 30 cm. The aromatic oval-shaped fruits resemble sweet peppers in appearance.

Flame Agro

Salad variety. Resistant to sudden changes in temperature and prolonged absence of watering.

The plant needs the formation of a bush, a garter.

Watercolor

The fruits look like plums.

Green tomatoes ripen perfectly indoors.

Ranetochka

The early-ripening variety got its name due to the external similarity of the fruits to the apples of the same name. Resistant to viral mosaic.

Up to 100 small red tomatoes ripen on one bush.

Rose of Wind

The variety is ideal for the harsh natural conditions of the North.

Fruit ripening occurs in July–September. Productivity 7 kg/1m2.

Amur standard

Popular cold-resistant variety. The fruits reach ripeness after 3 months. Resistance to nightshade diseases is observed.

Among the tomatoes for open ground, there are varieties whose fruits are widely used in canning - Seducer, Varvara, Evgenia, Anyuta, Skorospelki Nevskie 7.

Mid-season productive varieties

For open ground

Volgogradsky. A productive variety with a mid-late ripening period. The bushes grow up to 80-115 cm in height. The fruits weigh on average 100-160 g. They are often grown on an industrial scale and have good shelf life and resistance to transportation.

Pink elephant is a mid-season variety with sweet and small tomatoes. Read more in the article: Pink Elephant tomato.

Giant 5 – Hybrid variety. Today this is the only hybrid that produces tomatoes weighing up to 1 kg.

Hybrid 35. An ordinary hybrid with red and round fruits that weigh on average 170-200 g. Flower clusters are tied every 3 leaves, many tomatoes are formed on them. This hybrid always produces a stable harvest of tasty and beautiful tomatoes. The variety is resistant to nightshade diseases and pest attacks, which is why it is valued by gardeners.

For greenhouses

Often, standard tomato varieties are cultivated in open ground. But in regions with a harsh climate, it is of course better to grow them in a greenhouse. At the same time, it is recommended to tie them to supports or a trellis, since the fruits may not ripen if the bush cannot support the weight.

Boni-M - Grows up to 25-35 cm in height, small ripe fruits appear on the bush 85 days after germination. It is grown exclusively by seedling method. Tomatoes have a sweet and pleasant taste. The fruits are flat-round, red in color, and weigh on average about 85 g.

Bushman - Bushes can be left without irrigation for a long time, without their productivity suffering.
Plants grow up to 55 cm in height, they produce tomatoes weighing 110-130 g, and retain their taste and commercial qualities during transportation. Denis - grows up to 35-55 cm. Despite the short stature of the bush, fruits weighing 250-300 g are formed on it. They do not crack and are pink in color.

Lion's Heart - the variety is resistant to late blight. The plant grows up to 65 cm in height. Ripe tomatoes are bright red in color with smooth and dense skin that does not crack, weighing about 200-300 g.

Standard varieties for universal cultivation

Plant locations:

• unprotected soil - suitable for southern regions;
• greenhouses, greenhouses, film tunnels - suitable for Siberia and northern regions.

Cameo

Early ripening crop with even fruits. The soft pulp has a pleasant aroma.

Sultan

The average weight of the fruit reaches 200 g. Dense tomatoes tolerate transportation well.

They are characterized by long-term storage. With frequent watering, cracking of vegetables is observed.

Brawler

A variety with cylindrical fruits of bright scarlet color. Average weight – 90 g. Productivity – 2.5 kg/m2.

The plant is distinguished by its resistance to dry weather and tobacco mosaic. The variety is ideal for canning whole fruits.

Oak

The early ripening variety has the following characteristic features:

• high productivity;
• compactness;
• fleshy, tasty fruits;
• versatility of use - salads, preparations, storage.

Yamal

Low growing variety. The fruits are dense. It is distinguished by increased resistance to diseases and pests.

The basic conditions of agricultural technology are regular watering and moderate fertilizing.

Bushman

The variety is highly popular. Stem height – 0.5 m, fruit weight – 130 g.

The main advantage is the ability to retain beneficial properties in hot, dry climates.

Lion Heart

The maximum height of the bushes is 120 cm. The fruits have an attractive smooth shape and weigh an average of 180 g.

Tomatoes are resistant to long-term fresh storage.

Boni M

An early ripening variety with aromatic, sweet fruits.

They are grown only by seedlings.

Denis

Bushes 80 cm high with delicious sweet tomatoes.

Due to the high sugar content, the variety is not recommended for children and diabetics.

Red pearl

Small bushes 30-40 cm tall are ideal for keeping indoors.

The name refers to the appearance of the fruit, which resembles small red pearls. Plants are often used in the decoration of suburban areas.

Alpha

Ultra early ripening variety. In the southern regions, sowing seeds directly into open ground is allowed.

The height of the plant with an erect stem is 1.5 m. The pulp of the fruit is dense and contains a small amount of seeds. Great for making ketchup, juice, pasta, sauces.

Florida is petite

An early ripening variety with aromatic cherry tomatoes weighing 20 g.

The main purpose is to eat fresh, decorate sandwiches and cold dishes.

Little Red Riding Hood

The variety can withstand sudden temperature changes and is not susceptible to diseases.

They are grown in open ground, greenhouses, and on the balcony. The height of the bush is 70 cm.

Determinant

Among the determinate standard varieties of tomatoes, the most popular ones are described below.

Dubok . An early-ripening variety of tomatoes that ripen much earlier than others. Tomatoes weigh on average about 100 g and have fleshy flesh that tastes sweet.

Sultan . The tasty fruits weigh on average 200 g, are well stored and do not deteriorate when transported over long distances.

Yamal . Resistant to unfavorable conditions and changes in temperature, grows up to 35 cm in height. Medium fruits up to 110 g are formed on the bush, have a round shape and red color.

Cameo . An early-ripening variety that produces ripe tomatoes 95 days after seed germination.

How to care for standard tomatoes

Reviews from many gardeners that you don’t need to care for standard varieties at all is a statement close to the truth. This is the only group of tomatoes that is almost guaranteed to produce a harvest under any circumstances (if high-quality seedlings are planted correctly). But competent agricultural technology will increase the productivity of plantings.

Useful activities:

1. Periodic watering (overflow, without sprinkling) with slight drying of the top layer of soil.
2. Mulching.
3. Two complex root feedings – (when the first buds emerge, at the initial stage of fruit filling)
4. Watering and spraying with biological fungicides (Fitosporin, Sporobacterin) to prevent diseases.
5. Garter to any type of support.

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IMPORTANT! Stimulants will help support immunity and ensure a stable ovary. In hot and dry weather, it is useful to spray the bushes with Zircon, and in case of sudden cold weather - with Epin Extra. Microfertilizer (Tsitovit, Sudarushka, Zdraven, Agricola, Kristalon) is added to the solution.

Large-fruited

When giving preference to large-fruited varieties, you need to understand that they are not intended for whole canning. The only way they can be used is to eat them fresh or process them into juices or sauces. Below are the most popular standard varieties with large tomatoes.

Supermodel . This variety was developed by Altai breeders. The bush grows up to 70 cm in height. Ripe fruits are elongated up to 12 cm, weighing on average about 100g.

Tomato Gazpacho . Low-growing variety with medium ripening period. The bush grows up to 40 cm in height. The cylindrical fruits weigh approximately 80 g. The tomatoes hold well on the hand, do not crack and are suitable for canning.

Big Mama . Low growing variety. The first ripe tomatoes appear early - 85-95 days after emergence. Tomatoes are heart-shaped and weigh approximately 340 g. They can be eaten fresh, added to salads and canned.

Dimensionless . This variety grows tall until it bears many fruits. Large red tomatoes can weigh up to 1 kg. These tomatoes are shaped like a liter jar. One bush per season can produce up to 6 kg of ripe vegetables.

Pink honey . The bushes reach a height of 0.7 m. They produce pink, marbled tomatoes with a honey taste. Each can weigh up to 1.5 kg. You can read more about this variety in the article: Pink Honey Tomato...

Growing

Since all such varieties are known “early ripening”, their cultivation has a number of features.

1. Such tomatoes are planted in pots on windowsills in early April. For soil (in the middle zone) the end of May is ideal. The main thing for tomatoes is the sun, and since in spring there is already enough of it, in just 1.5 months you will see the first flowering clusters.
2. Early and rapid ripening is a clear plus, since even without chemicals and additives they will not have time to get late blight. As a result, the first harvest can be obtained much earlier than from classic tomato bushes, and all your fruits will be environmentally friendly.
3. If you are lucky enough to live in moderately warm regions, calmly plant the seedlings directly into the garden. Fruit ripening occurs quickly and does not require much effort; tomatoes hold their leaves well even after unexpected cold spells and are slightly sensitive to wind, rain and excessively bright sun.
4. For the middle zone, early planting is still desirable under a light film. In windy regions, supports with garters will not hurt - especially if these are large-fruited varieties.
5. For the especially lazy, the seedless method will also work - in this case, cover the place where the seeds are planted with a glass jar or plastic bottle, and stretch the film over the arched “skeleton” over the bed itself. Interestingly, this method of planting makes tomatoes grow even faster - the main thing is to thoroughly loosen the soil.
6. It is still necessary to monitor the bushes from time to time - since such popular varieties of standard tomatoes do not have protection from pests.

For Siberia

Growing tomatoes in open ground in Siberia is quite difficult. This is due to the fact that in spring and autumn you can often observe sudden temperature changes and even frosts. However, Russian breeders do not stand still and they managed to develop high-yielding varieties that can be cultivated in such weather conditions. The following are the best standard varieties that can be grown in Siberia.

Abakan pink . A very tasty and weather-resistant variety. Fruits are formed on the bush, which when ripe weigh about 300 g and are pink in color. The peculiarity of the variety is large fruits and early ripening. You can read more about this variety in the article Abakan pink .

Alsou. This variety will appeal to lovers of large-fruited tomatoes. This is a determinate, low-growing tomato variety that can be planted in open and closed ground. The plants are resistant to harsh climatic conditions and grow well in Siberia. Gives a good harvest, about 9 kg of ripe vegetables per 1 sq. m landings. Each fruit weighs on average about 800 g. You can read more about this variety in the article: Tomato Alsou...

St. Andrew's surprise . Large-fruited variety with mid-ripening period. Ripe fruits weighing approximately 900 g can be harvested 3.5 months after emergence. Tomatoes are flat-round in shape, sweet and juicy inside. The variety is resistant to nightshade diseases.

Bison Sugar. An early ripening variety that is suitable for growing in Siberia. The bushes grow up to 80 cm in height. Tomatoes are flat-round in shape with weak ribbing and weigh about 100-120 g. One bush can produce up to 2 kg of ripe vegetables per season. You can read more about this variety in the article: Tomato Sugar Bison.

All of the standard tomato varieties described above are suitable for growing in open and closed ground and do not require special care. However, in order to collect a lot of tasty vegetables, do not forget about the application of fertilizers and watering rules. There are many standard varieties, the tomatoes of which can be of different colors, yellow and even black. But varieties with red tomatoes are still considered the best. They are the most resistant to most nightshade diseases and produce the greatest yield.

Ultra-super early varieties

Ultra early variety

These are popular varieties because with minimal care in any climatic conditions they quickly bear fruit.

The most delicious salads are made from the earliest standard varieties.

Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood A low-growing variety bred by German breeders. Its characteristics:

• the bushes reach half a meter, which allows them to be cultivated on a balcony or windowsill;
• the variety is characterized by good adaptation to diseases and natural disasters;
• 5 fruits weighing 30-50 g each ripen on a cluster;
• up to 7 bushes are grown on 2 square meters, which indicates their compactness;
• fruits are red, brightly colored;
• cherry tomatoes have a round shape;
• They are distinguished by their fleshy, juicy pulp.

The Red Riding Hood variety is a super early variety. It takes 90 days from sowing the seeds to harvesting the first harvest. These tomatoes are represented by agro.

Advantages:

• precocity;
• compactness of bushes;
• resistance to climatic stress;
• high transportability;
• good taste and presentation;
• immunity to pathogens;
• yield – 3-4 kg/m. sq.

Flaws:

• no cons have been identified.

Cheerful gnome

Cheerful gnome

Cheerful Gnome A small-fruited and ultra-early ripening variety suitable for beds, flowerpots, and home growing in pots. The unusually shaped fruits make the bushes decorative.

Peculiarities:

• limited height 40 cm;
• fruit ripening period – 90-96 days;
• ripe fruits are red, reminiscent of peppers with a sharp tip;
• tomatoes with moderately juicy pulp weighing 70-90 g;
• the taste is pleasant, sweet and sour.

Advantages:

• marketable condition;
• good taste of fruits;
• simple agricultural technology;
• good yield: 12 kg/sq.m.

Flaws:

• the need to apply fertilizers in the form of fertilizing;
• resistance to diseases;
• extension of ripening time during cold weather.

Gavroche

Gavroche

Gavrosh An ultra-early variety, time-tested and tested by gardeners. Grown in open ground and greenhouses. Under the film, productivity increases by 20%.

Character traits:

• bush height - half a meter;
• from the moment of planting seedlings to the first fruits, 82-84 days pass;
• the weight of the berries is small: 40-50 g (cherry tomatoes);
• 5-6 ovaries are formed on racemose inflorescences;
• spherical-shaped smooth tomatoes are painted red;
• The pulp is juicy and sweetish.

In the middle zone and northern regions, Gavroche grows in heated greenhouses.

Advantages:

• friendly return of fruits;
• resistance to tobacco mosaic virus;
• marketable condition;
• transportability.

Flaws:

• yield: 1.5-1.8 kg per bush;
• not intended for northern regions.

Shchelkovsky early

Shchelkovsky early

Shchelkovsky early Skorospelka Shchelkovsky early is intended for all regions of the country. The first fruits appear at the end of June and provide early vitamin production. Fruits equally well in greenhouses and outdoors.

Let's consider its characteristic features:

• super early: fruiting begins 85 days after germination;
• grows up to 35 cm;
• the bush forms 7-9 clusters;
• berries in the technical ripeness phase are bright red;
• the mass of round fruits is 50-60 g;
• ash level (dry matter) – 6%.

Advantages:

• high product and taste qualities;
• resistance to stress and disease;
• versatility of use;
• resistance to climate disasters;
• yield – 8-9 kg/sq.m.

Flaws:

• high demands on soil fertility and the need for fertilizing;
• With dense plantings, the yield is low.

Boni

Boni

Boni Boni MM belongs to the ultra-early varieties registered in 2001. It is grown in open ground, in flowerpots, on balconies and loggias. Salad tomatoes.

Features of the variety:

• the height of the central stem is 50 cm;
• time before fruiting – 80-85 days;
• fruit yield is uniform, occurs within 2 weeks;
• small (40-50 g) and medium (70-85 g) fruits are formed on one plant;
• flat-round shape, with pronounced ribbing in the upper part;
• red berry with thick skin;
• yield – 7-9 kg/m. sq.

Advantages:

• due to compactness, planting scheme: 6-8 bushes/sq.m.;
• do not have time to become infected with late blight;
• good survival rate, good germination of seeds;
• the seedless growing method is suitable;
• weather changes do not affect fruit formation;
• transported over long distances without damage.

Flaws:

• average taste indicators;
• high demands on soil quality;
• decreased yield in greenhouse conditions;
• need for a garter: the thin stem does not support the weight of the fruit.

Red pearl

Red pearl

Red Pearl The small hybrid has many advantages. It combines “three in one”: unpretentiousness, endurance and excellent taste. The mini-tomato was created in Ukraine in 2004.

A lover of flowerpots, containers and flower pots has the following traits:

• bush height is 35 cm;
• fruits ripen in 90-95 days;
• red berries weighing 20-30 g;
• the fruits are covered with thick skin;
• the pulp is moderately juicy;
• classic taste: sweet and sour;
• grows well in greenhouses, open ground, and at home;
• yield – 6 kg/sq.m.

Advantages:

• decorative and compact;
• good taste;
• stable immunity to diseases;
• simple agricultural technology;
• friendly return of fruits.

Flaws:

• poor keeping quality and transportability.

Denis

Denis

Denis Superearly, a low-growing variety of American selection. It is not only popular among gardeners, the variety is used in breeding as a donor for the stability and active fruiting of other tomatoes.

It is advisable to study its features:

• Denis bush up to 80 cm high, weakly leafy;
• 6-8 tomatoes are formed on each brush;
• the fruits are leveled and evenly colored;
• red berries gain weight up to 80-100 g;
• have a classic, sweet and sour taste.

Advantages:

• fruiting continues until frost;
• fruits of excellent taste and universal purpose;
• good immunity to most “tomato” diseases;
• tolerates heat and drought.

Flaws:

• support is required;
• high demands on soil fertility;
• large tomatoes are formed with regular watering;
• average yield: 2.5-4 kg per bush.

Amur standard

Amur standard

Amur standard Characteristic features:

• grows up to 40-50 cm tall;
• forms up to 3-4 fruits on one hand;
• the crop ripens in 80-85 days;
• fruits weighing 60-120 g of traditional red color;
• aligned by size;
• shape – flat-round;
• cracks extremely rarely;
• sugar pulp.

Advantages:

• versatility of cultivation (greenhouses, open ground);
• tolerance to temperature changes;
• good commercial quality of fruits;
• high taste indicators;
• yield – 8-9 kg/sq.m.;
• possibility of transportation;
• resistance to most diseases.

Flaws:

• the importance of timely feeding;
• the need for gartering of the brushes, since the thin trunk is not strong enough and cannot withstand the weight of ripe fruits.

Features of cultivation and care

Standard varieties of tomatoes are sown 2 months before planting at a permanent growing site. The composition of the soil and the process of caring for seedlings are the same as for ordinary tomatoes.

Seedlings can easily be transplanted into garden beds due to their small roots. Depending on the size of the variety, seedlings are placed at intervals of 15-30 cm. There is no need to tie the stems to supports.

Standard dwarf tomatoes can be grown in pots, placing them on the windowsill. If you install lighting and properly care for the bushes, you can get fresh fruits from the plants all year round.

Agricultural technology for low-growing tomatoes is simple. There is no need to remove lateral shoots from the stems or pinch the growing point. Care consists of watering and fertilizing the plantings.

When the crop ripens, the stems may fall to the ground under the weight of the fruit. To prevent tomatoes from getting dirty and rotting, the soil is mulched with a layer of straw, tree bark or black agrofibre. Mulch protects the soil from overheating and drying out.

Standard tomatoes are watered more often than regular varieties, but little by little. The root system of plants is located superficially, so they cannot tolerate prolonged drought. The standard watering scheme is once every 2 days, 1-1.5 liters per root. In closed ground, it is recommended to install drip irrigation; such an irrigation system is ideal for this group of tomatoes.

The plantings are fed 3-4 times per season, selecting balanced fertilizer compositions (Fertika, Hera, OMU, Agricola). Among the folk remedies that are very popular are: infusions of manure and weeds, ash, and yeast fertilizer.

Standard tomatoes are practically not affected by diseases. In unfavorable weather conditions, the rainy season prevents late blight by spraying seedlings with Fitosporin, an aqueous solution of whey.

Standard

Standard tomatoes for a beginner are the same as many other bushes. Their roots are small, therefore they do not grow 1 m or more. They are early or early-mid. These varieties are popular. They are readily grown by farmers in both the southern and northern regions of our country.

Standard ones are resistant to various pests and diseases. They are tasty, many people like them and last quite a long time. Domintor has the best resistance to diseases. Its fruits do not crack when preserved. They are round and medium-sized, they are nice to roll up and then serve to the table in the fall and winter.

An early standard Harzfeuer. Bright and round red fruits store well and will not crack. Many people like salads made from these tomatoes. They are also suitable for pickling.

Large-fruited standard tomato

Good variety “Standard large-fruited”. Its productivity is high. It is easy to grow and does not require pinching. The fruits are heavy and the stem needs staking. Otherwise, they may break off under the weight of the tomatoes.

General characteristics and advantages of standard tomato crops

Standard tomatoes differ from regular tomatoes in that when the bush reaches a certain height, their growth stops. People also call them stunted. Up to 6 clusters can form on one bush (5-8 fruits are tied on one). Outwardly, they resemble small trees. Standard tomatoes for open ground can be grown not only in the garden, but also in a greenhouse or on a balcony.

The popularity of standard species is due not only to their low growth, but also to their small root system. They are not fussy in their care, and even if you are not very attentive to the crop, a rich harvest is guaranteed. The simultaneous ripening of fruits makes it possible to sell tomatoes in large quantities or make mass preparations for the winter.

The main advantages of determinate tomatoes:

• lack of fully developing stepchildren;
• a strong and low trunk that does not need to be tied or supported;
• the location of the roots of the plant in the upper layers of the earth allows it to be saturated with moisture and fertilizers in the required quantities;
• small sizes make it possible to plant more bushes and, accordingly, collect more fruits;
• resistance to negative climatic factors: sudden changes in temperature, sudden frosts, drought, changes in soil moisture;
• formation of even fruits.

If you give preference to early ripening standard tomatoes, they can be transported over long distances without losing their external and taste qualities.
Despite the many advantages, this type of tomato is not without its disadvantages. One of them is slow growth when sowing seeds in the ground.

Shuttle

This variety is a little more capricious than its counterparts, and the fruits ripen later. However, if you feed the bushes in a timely manner and remove the lower leaves, then from July to August they will delight you with an abundance of elongated oval fruits with juicy pulp. Shuttle tomatoes store well, they are good in salads, as well as in canning (including whole fruit).

Have you decided to devote a minimum of time to tomatoes in the coming season, but are not ready to sacrifice the harvest? Then choose one of the standard varieties for open ground and enjoy the results.

Select a variety based on the size of the fruit

Tomatoes have fruits of different sizes, which are divided into 3 main groups:

• large-fruited;
• medium-sized;
• small-fruited.

Large-fruited

Juicy salads are most often prepared from large-fruited fruits. They are beautiful to look at and very tasty. Many people in their gardens and agronomists try to grow hybrid varieties in special greenhouses.

They will be resistant to pests and major diseases. The plants will differ in maturity, but the common thing is that the fruits are large.

Farmers in Russia prefer the following varieties:

1. "Scarlet Sails". This species bears fruit for a long time. It has excellent disease resistance. He is not afraid of high humidity or temperature changes. The tomatoes are beautiful, uniform and monochromatic.
2. "Andreevsky surprise" The plant type is determinate. The tomatoes will be meaty and aromatic. Universal in use. The growing season takes 120 days.
3. "Wild Rose". The fruits are large, pink and many farmers like them. They definitely don't crack. Very tasty in salad.

Tomato fruit size

Medium-fruited

Medium-fruited means average. The fruit is 100-200 g and can be used universally (canned, pickled, boiled juice).

Medium varieties (popular):

1. "Varvara". The fruits are considered mid-season, indeterminate. Can be used in salads or canned. The shape is cylindrical and smooth. They are sharp-nosed.
2. "Golden Queen" The variety is mid-season. Plum-shaped. 120 vegetation cycle. Excellent for pickling and good in salads.
3. "Martha." The variety is determinate and mid-ripening. The yield is high, and the fruits are round and weigh up to 120 g.

Cherry

Small-fruited. They are great for canning and snacks with them turn out beautiful and nutritious.

The most popular varieties:

1. "Parrot." This variety is excellent for growing in greenhouses. The plant is determinate. There are clusters along the stem, and on them there are 20 or more red tomatoes.
2. "Yellow Cherry" The plant is determinate. It is grown only in greenhouses.

6. Reviews from gardeners

Many gardeners have already had personal experience with growing standard tomatoes. They have already formed a certain opinion, which they willingly share with colleagues.

Vladimir Vasilyevich, pensioner: “I’ve recently been growing standard tomatoes. A neighbor in the country advised me to try it. So far I have found only positive aspects in them. Great for canning and salads. I grow the Buyan variety with yellow fruits and Chelnok.”

Anna Georgievna, summer resident: “Standard tomatoes have interested me for a long time. Initially I grew them on the balcony (Snegirek variety), and then planted them in the country. For the dacha I chose the variety Antoshka and Buyan. The yield is high, the taste of the fruit is simply excellent . The whole family is very happy!”

Victoria Denisovna, summer resident: “I heard a lot of praise from my neighbors about standard tomatoes and decided to try growing them on my plot. I must say, I expected a better result. The selected variety turned out to be insufficiently resistant to diseases, so the harvest was barely possible. Now I’m thinking whether it’s worth experimenting again for the next season...”

Larisa Petrovna, summer resident: “My son bought standard tomato seedlings for me on the advice of the seller. The woman convinced us that with minimal care we would still have a good harvest. I want to say that she did not deceive. Due to health reasons, I can no longer pay due attention to the garden, but standard tomatoes still pleased our family with an excellent harvest. It’s a pity that my son didn’t remember the name of the variety, but now I collect the seeds myself!”

Viktor Sergeevich, summer resident: “I saw a program on TV about standard varieties of tomatoes and decided to try growing them on my plot during the summer season. I grew the seedlings of the Chelnok variety myself. The plot is small, so the plants had to be planted quite densely. But even in this case they gave a good harvest. There wasn’t much trouble with care, but we ate wonderful tomatoes all season and also did canning!”

Standard varieties of tomatoes have proven themselves very well. They are unpretentious, produce good yields, and the fruits have excellent taste and commercial qualities. Even novice gardeners can grow these plants. That is why now they are preferred not only by amateurs, but also by professionals.

Tomatoes for an open garden

There are a lot of varieties of standard tomatoes. They all have their merits.

Snegirek

The fruits of this species are small, elastic and juicy. They weigh only about 150 g. Tomatoes taste very sweet. They ripen quickly.

Attention! The Snegirek variety can be grown not only in open ground, but also on a windowsill.

This will not reduce the yield. The bush is small in height (does not exceed 50 cm). The root system of the plant is also small.

Altaechka

"Altaechka" is noted for its very rich yield. The fruits are beautiful and plump. They reach 150-300 g in weight. They are a bit like an oval in shape. The bush itself grows 70-90 cm in height. It is worth noting that the plant copes well with diseases such as late blight rot.

Severin

Severin tomatoes have an average ripening time. The stem grows up to 50 cm. Minimal care for this plant is not a hindrance. The harvest will still be high. Use Severin for canning, sauces, and salads.

This tomato has a thick, elastic shell. This increases resistance to cracks. Even cut, it holds its shape perfectly. The fruits are stored for a very long time.

pepper baby

Standard tomatoes “Pepper Baby” are red, dense and oblong. In this way they resemble bell peppers. They are very fragrant and taste sweet. The average weight of the fruit reaches 160 g. The bush itself is compact, no higher than 30 cm.

Flame Agro

“Flame Agro” received its name due to the rich fiery red color of the fruit. The tomato grows up to half a meter in height. Its leaves are highly corrugated and have a dark green tint. The vegetables themselves weigh about 125 g. Most often, the fruits of this representative are used to prepare tomato juice.

Gold

Tomatoes of this variety have an unusual shade - yellow-orange. That's why it was called "Golden". Ripens early. The yield is high. If you perform pinching, fruiting will increase.

Advice! “Golden” does not contain allergens.

That is why it can and should be eaten by people who are allergic to regular tomatoes.

Shchelkovsky early

A very compact standard variety - up to 70 cm in height. The fruits are medium - about 100 g, but very aromatic and tasty. Shchelkovsky early tomatoes ripen at the same time.

There is no need to wait for individual fruits to ripen. That is why this type of tomato is most often grown for sale.

Kobzar

"Kobzar" grows up to 70 cm in height and is not characterized by high yield. But tomatoes taste very pleasant. Ripe vegetables are colored bright crimson. They do not ripen at the same time. Weight reaches 100 g.

Summer resident

This is an early ripening standard variety. The tomato grows up to 60 cm in height and has large fruits. Tomatoes weigh 200 g. Their texture is meaty and juicy. The “dacha resident” is not picky.

Productivity will be high, regardless of weather conditions. Even in cloudy regions, the plant produces a large number of fruits.

We examined in detail standard tomato varieties for growing in open ground. As a rule, such species do not require special knowledge and skills of a gardener. They also do not need careful care. However, there are also universal varieties of standard tomatoes. Let's take a closer look at them.

Flame Agro

Determinate, low-growing variety, suitable for both open ground and greenhouse cultivation. The fruits are bright red, round, with a pleasant taste and aroma. The plant tolerates lack of light and low temperatures well, and due to early ripening it does not suffer from late blight. Like all standard tomatoes, it does not require pinching or pinching.