Breeders distinguish varieties and hybrids of tomatoes. Hybrids are obtained by crossing two varieties or by isolating a group of plants from a certain variety that has some special characteristics. It is generally accepted that tomato hybrids are characterized by increased productivity, resistance to diseases, and a leveled shape of the fruit. However, many experienced farmers still prefer to grow non-hybrid tomatoes, because their fruits are much tastier, contain more vitamins and active ingredients.
Varietal tomatoes at the genetic level store information about growing conditions, are adapted to the climate of the area and painlessly endure all kinds of weather surprises. The seeds of such tomatoes, unlike hybrids, give full-fledged offspring without loss of traits and deterioration of agrotechnical characteristics in subsequent generations. This allows gardeners to independently harvest material for sowing without purchasing seeds annually.
Top Grades
In nature, there are approximately 4000 different varieties of tomato, of which about 1000 can be cultivated in Our Country. In such a wide variety, it is difficult for a novice farmer to understand which varieties of non-hybrid tomatoes are good and which ones can fail. That is why we will try in the article to highlight a number of proven tomatoes that occupy a leading position in the sales ranking, receive a lot of positive feedback and comments on various forums. So, the top five non-hybrid tomatoes included:
Sanka
“Sanka” is a variety of domestic selection. It was bred in 2003 and over time has become the most sought after non-hybrid tomato. Recommended tomato for cultivation in the central region on open land. In the northern regions of the country, the Sanka variety is cultivated in greenhouses.
The main advantages of the tomato “Sanka” are:
- A short period of fruit ripening, equal to only 78-85 days.
- The short stature of the plant is combined with a record yield. So, bushes up to 60 cm high, are able to bear fruit in a volume of more than 15 kg / m2.
Determinate plants of the “Sanka” variety should be grown in seedlings. Seeds are sown in cups filled with soil in mid-May. Dive young plants into the ground should be at the age of 30-40 days.
The first inflorescence on tomatoes appears after 5-6 leaves. So, 4-5 tomatoes are tied on each brush. For their full and timely ripening, the bushes should be regularly watered, weeded, loosened. After the return of the first wave of the harvest, the plants grow well and begin the second stage of fruiting, which lasts until the onset of frost.
The taste of non-hybrid Sanka tomatoes is excellent: fleshy, red tomatoes combine light sourness and sweetness. Depending on the fertility of the soil on which the crop grows, the weight of the fruit can be different, ranging from 80 to 150 grams. The fruits are consumed fresh and also used for processing.
You can see tomatoes of the Sanka variety, learn more information about them and hear first-hand comments on the video:
Yablonka of Our Country
Variety of domestic selection, obtained back in 1998. Many gardeners call it a variety “for the lazy”, because the plant is not demanding in care and bears fruit abundantly, regardless of external conditions. It is the high level of survival that is the main advantage of the variety, thanks to which it has been valued and grown by farmers in Our Country for almost 20 years.
The main characteristics of the non-hybrid tomato “Yablonka Rossii” are:
- a short period of fruit ripening, equal to 85-100 days;
- high resistance to diseases characteristic of the culture;
- stable yield over 5 kg/m2;
- good fruit transportability;
- adaptability to open and protected conditions.
Plants of the Yablonka Rossii variety are determinate, from 50 to 60 cm high. They are grown in seedlings, followed by diving into the ground according to the scheme of 6-7 plants per 1 m2. Tomatoes ripen together. Their shape is round, the color is red. You can see the tomatoes above in the photo. The weight of each tomato is approximately 70-90 gr. The pulp of vegetables is dense, the skin is resistant to cracking.
Liana
Tomatoes “Lyana” rightfully occupy the third place in the ranking of the best varieties. With it, you can get an early harvest of delicious tomatoes, which you can see above.
The fruits of this ultra-early variety ripen in just 84-93 days. Tomatoes “Lyana” are juicy and especially fragrant, sweet. Their average weight is 60-80 gr. The purpose of vegetables is universal: they can be successfully used for making juices, mashed potatoes and canning.
Determinate tomatoes “Lyana” do not exceed 40 cm in height. Such small plants are planted in open ground, 7-9 pieces per 1 m2. At the same time, the yield of tomatoes is more than 4 kg / m2. During the growing season, tomatoes should be watered, fed, weeded. Their dense green mass must be thinned out periodically.
De barao Royal
The best tall, non-hybrid variety of tomato. It is intended for cultivation exclusively in hotbeds/greenhouses. The height of its bushes reaches 3 m. The yield of the De barao Tsarsky variety is amazing – 15 kg from one bush or 40 kg from 1 m2 of the earth.
Indeterminate bushes of this variety should be planted in protected ground, 3-4 pieces per 1 m2. In this case, the formation of a bush, its pinching, pinching, garter is mandatory. Several times during the growing season, plants should be fed with mineral fertilizers, organics. The stage of mass ripening of fruits begins in 110-115 days from the day of sowing the seed and continues until the onset of frost.
Tomatoes, painted in pale pink, can be seen above in the photo. Their shape is oval-plum-shaped, weight is about 100-150 gr. Vegetables are very tasty and fragrant. The fruits are used, including for canning and pickling. Good transportability, combined with high yields, makes it possible to grow tomatoes of this variety for sale.
Cow’s heart
Non-hybrid tomato “Ox’s heart” is distinguished by its large-fruited and amazing taste of vegetables. Each tomato of this variety weighs from 250 to 400 grams. Fleshy, conical shape and pale pink color are also the hallmark of the variety.
Bushes “Ox’s heart” are medium tall, up to 120 cm high, semi-determinate. You can grow them in open and protected ground. The fruits of this variety ripen in 110-115 days. Purpose of vegetables salad. They are also widely used for making juices and pasta.
Conclusion
The above list of tomatoes describes the best non-hybrid varieties that are popular with both experienced and novice gardeners. At the same time, there are other varietal tomatoes that deserve attention. Among them are the “Gift of the Volga Region”, “Marmande”, “Volgogradsky 595”, “Pink Flamingo”, “Dubok” and some others. All of them have excellent agrotechnical characteristics and bear fruit wonderful, tasty tomatoes in the conditions of Our Country.