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Tomatoes of different varieties can vary greatly in height, and not only in the size of the fruit and their quality. You can divide this plant into tall, short and dwarf. It is low-growing tomatoes that are very common today, since they are easy to grow and care for, give an early harvest. If tall varieties reach about two meters, then the height of undersized varieties sometimes does not exceed a meter. Is it possible to get large-fruited fruits from undersized varieties? Let’s find out right now.
Undersized varieties
In late winter and early spring, gardeners spend their time looking for interesting and productive varieties of vegetable crops. This list most often includes tomato seeds; they, along with cucumbers, are considered the most popular crops in our country.
When choosing varieties, be sure to pay attention to the label. One of the characteristics of the variety contains information about the type of growth. Tomatoes are of two types:
- determinant;
- indeterminate.
The first type is plants that finish their growth in a certain period. Usually, throwing out 5-7 inflorescences, they stop growing and give strength to flowering. Such tomatoes are considered undersized. The second type is tomatoes that grow throughout their entire life cycle. They are designed to last for a long time. In this case, there are more problems with care: a mandatory garter and pinching is required.
However, even with low-growing varieties, pinching is sometimes required, because the methods of plant formation are also different. Perhaps this is the biggest difficulty for a gardener when growing tomatoes.
The lower the plant, the smaller, as a rule, the fruits. Of course, this is not always the case. Truly large fruits (weighing from 300 grams) grow only on indeterminate plants.
Below we will present several large-fruited and undersized varieties of tomatoes. Homeowners should take a look at them. All of them will differ in precocity or early ripening. This quality allows many varieties to get away from phytophthora infection due to the rapid return of the crop.
So, we found out that the height of a tomato bush affects:
- ripening speed;
- the need for a garter and removal of stepchildren;
- the frequency of planting in the hole (the more compact the bush, the more often it will be possible to plant plants);
- size of tomato fruits.
Standard tomatoes are considered the smallest and easiest to care for. Their height rarely exceeds 50 centimeters. It is believed that these are tomatoes for the lazy: they can be planted and forgotten. The formation of a bush does not require the removal of stepchildren, which a self-respecting gardener will deal with twice a week. If the crop area is large, imagine how difficult it is to do this. The dwarf bush does not produce large-fruited tomatoes, but it can be grown even on the balcony.
Description of varieties
From a large list of low-growing varieties, we have selected popular large-fruited varieties that would please gardeners. Below is a list with a detailed description of the tomato and a photo. This list will be useful to both beginners and experienced gardeners who may be looking for new varieties of large-fruited tomatoes.
Rudas’ masterpiece
Quite a rare variety of tomato. Despite the fact that the plant is stunted (it does not reach one meter in height), this tomato is late-ripening. The fruits are very large and round. By weight, one tomato reaches 200 grams, also having an unusual feature – a red-orange skin color. Late-ripening tomato varieties are also good because they can be transported over long distances and stored for up to six months. The variety, however, loves warmth. The taste is average, the fruit itself is dense and not very juicy. For some hosts, this is important.
Super Strain
This variety is undersized (the average height of the bush is 60 centimeters) and early ripe. Due to this, the fruits will not be stored for a long time. Taste qualities are rated by experts as a “four” on a five-point scale. The tomato is red in color, dense, tolerates transportation well. Grown in open ground, fruits weighing up to 120 grams. Often it is grown for sale, and housewives use it for canning.
Raspberry Viscount
An early ripe variety with a very beautiful name. It’s no secret that tomatoes will have a raspberry hue. In general, it is believed that it is the varieties of pink tomatoes that have the brightest taste. “Raspberry Viscount” taste is rated “five”. The mass of fruits is 200-300 grams, they are considered very large. The variety is resistant to late blight, the yield is extremely high due to the mass of tomatoes. Bushes grow up to 45-50 centimeters, do not require either a garter or pinching. Tomatoes do not crack when ripe, this is the misfortune of many large-fruited tomatoes. The maturation period does not exceed 105 days.
Rudasa CX-1
Another Rudas tomato, it is undersized, does not exceed 70 centimeters in height, the fruits reach 120 grams. This variety has an excellent yield: up to 11 kilograms of high-quality fruits can be harvested from one square meter. The color is scarlet, the variety is intended for cultivation in open ground. The fruits themselves are slightly elongated, plum-shaped. Tastes sweet with a slight sourness. Well kept.
Hybrid “Aurelius”
This is a determinate plant that reaches a height of 90 centimeters. The fruits have an average weight of 150 grams, the taste is excellent. Bushes require garters, they are quite compact. It can be grown successfully both in open and protected ground, the hybrid is specially bred for growing in Our Country, it is very resistant. The color of the fruit is bright red, the tomato is fleshy and very tasty. Ripens in just 72 days.
Hybrid “Adelaide”
This hybrid should be grown in greenhouses, as it is demanding on heat. It is resistant to disease, the tomatoes are quite large, up to 160 grams. Taste qualities are rated at “four”. Red tomatoes are round and fleshy. They are good to use in salads. Up to nine plants can be planted per square meter.
Admiralty
Not very low, but also a low bush reaches 50-90 centimeters, it is compact, which allows you to plant tomatoes quite densely. The fruits become fleshy, red and quite tasty when ripe. They are large, up to 210 grams. The use of lettuce, the yield is very high, it is guaranteed that 8 kilograms can be harvested per square meter. The maturation period does not exceed 100 days.
Hybrid “Openwork”
This tomato hybrid is designed for long-term storage (in cold conditions, this period is at least two months). Can be grown both outdoors and indoors. This is an ideal tomato for the south of Our Country, it endures both heat and short-term drought. The maturation period is 105 days. The height of the bush reaches 80 centimeters, due to the fact that the tomatoes are large (up to 260 grams), the yield of the hybrid is high.
Satin
A very tasty tomato with a beautiful name is famous for the fact that with a small height of the bush (up to 70 centimeters), the fruits ripen large. Some can reach a mass of 300 grams. The ripening period is 105-110 days. The variety is universal, it can be grown both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. The return of the crop is friendly, this variety can be grown on an industrial scale and for sale, since the fruits are leveled, they are well transported and stored for a long time.
Ballad
Large-fruited varieties of tomatoes rarely go for canning. Most often they are used fresh or for making sauces and pasta. So the Ballada variety was rated by taste experts for a solid “five”, it is used in salads and for processing. Fruits of dark red color reach a weight of 180 grams, the total yield per square meter is 9 kilograms. The bush is compact (60 centimeters), seedlings are planted densely both in greenhouses and in open space.
Hybrid “Bagheera”
It matures in 85-100 days, the hybrid is quite resistant to various diseases. The bushes are compact, their height does not exceed one meter, and the mass of fruits is 200-220 grams.
Hybrid “Bagheera” has excellent taste and commercial qualities. The yield per square meter ranges from 3 to 6,9 kilograms. The fruits are red in color, round and fleshy, best eaten fresh and in salads.
Hybrid “Baroness”
The height of the bush is 60-80 centimeters, seedlings can be planted 7-9 pieces per square according to the 50×40 scheme. This hybrid is mid-season, due to this, the taste and commercial qualities are excellent, the tomato tastes sweetish, it is used fresh and for salads. The yield is high (9 kilograms per square), the fruit weight is approximately 200 grams.
The result of growing a hybrid is presented in the video below:
Gina
Variety “Gina” is a great taste of a tomato weighing up to 280 grams. They will please any gourmet. At the same time, the bush of the plant is compact, undersized, its average height is 30-60 centimeters. 3-6 fruits are collected on each brush, the yield is very high. The maximum ripening period is 125 days, resistance to fusarium and verticillium wilt is noted. The tomato variety can be grown indoors and outdoors, this slightly affects the ripening period, but is not critical.
Hybrid “Yesenia”
We draw attention to this tomato hybrid, which is capable of a friendly return of the crop even in extreme conditions for tomatoes. It belongs to the ultra-early and ripens in 85-90 days. The Yesenia bush is determinate, reaches a height of 70 centimeters, and the fruits are formed quite large, up to 170 grams, round and bright red. The brush of the plant is simple, 5-6 fruits are formed on it at the same time. The hybrid is valuable for its high yield, especially if grown in greenhouses. From one square meter you can collect up to 14,5 kilograms of excellent tomatoes. Taste qualities are rated at “five plus”.
Zero
This tomato variety has a yellow color and excellent taste. Its bush is very compact, reaches a height of 60 centimeters, after which it stops growing (average value). Tomatoes are beautiful, bright and large. The standard weight of one fruit is 230-260 grams. Their standard round shape can be used for any dish, including processing. When grown, it is unpretentious and does not suffer from temperature changes.
Gold
Another undersized tomato with large bright fruits. The color is not just yellow, but with a lemon tint – hence the name of the variety. The ripening period does not exceed 100 days, which classifies this variety as early ripe. The bush is undersized determinant type of growth, it is advisable to tie it up, since the height reaches 70 centimeters, it is not dwarf. “Golden” is a cold-resistant tomato with a friendly return of the crop. The taste qualities are excellent.
Hybrid “Cockatoo”
Another interesting hybrid of the determinant type of growth. Despite the fact that the bush sometimes reaches a meter in height, it does not grow constantly, it has an average foliage. The ripening rate is high and is only 85-90 days. During this time, dense red fruits weighing about 200 grams are formed. The hybrid is distinguished by excellent resistance to diseases and viruses, high yields (up to 19 kilograms per square meter), and excellent tomato taste.
Marmande
An excellent variety of tomato is currently widely distributed in Our Country. It does not like cold weather, so it is recommended for growing in regions with warm, stable summers. The ripening period is 85-110 days from the moment the first shoots appear. The taste is high, the use of tomato is universal. The bush is not high, on average it reaches 40-60 centimeters and in some cases you can not tie it up. The appearance of tomatoes is beautiful, this has a positive effect on commercial qualities. It is intended for cultivation in an open ground.
Sanka
Talking about tomatoes, it is impossible not to note the Sanka variety. Of course, it cannot be called one of the most large-fruited (the mass of a tomato is 100-150 grams), but with a low and compact bush, this particular variety is the most beloved by gardeners. Variety “Sanka” can be grown both in open ground and in greenhouses, the yield often reaches 10-15 kilograms per square meter, excellent taste and fast ripening speed (78-85 days) – all this makes it in demand. According to some reports, it is considered number one for many seed producers. There is hardly a gardener who has never heard of this variety.
Short video about it:
Conclusion
The abundance of varieties and interesting hybrids on the market today is undoubtedly a big plus. Even among undersized tomatoes, you can choose large-fruited and very tasty ones. One minus – it is very difficult for a gardener to make a choice, so you often have to use the advice of third parties. We hope that the information from our list will be useful to everyone who wants to grow tasty and juicy tomatoes for various purposes, including conservation, next season. Low-growing varieties and hybrids will come in handy. They will require less care and time associated with it. And what could be better than gardening for your own pleasure.