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It can be quite difficult to choose a good variety of tomatoes, because they all differ in the agrotechnical features of cultivation and the taste characteristics of the fruit. So, some farmers prefer to grow tall tomatoes that require careful care, garter and bush formation. However, in gratitude for the care, “green giants” over 2 meters high are able to please the gardener with a record yield. The antipode of tall ones are standard tomatoes, whose height does not exceed 60 cm. Such varieties of tomatoes do not require much attention, however, and their yield is low. At the same time, most gardeners choose the “golden mean”, growing medium-sized varieties of tomatoes. They combine ease of care and high yield. A description of the main characteristics and photos of the most popular medium-sized tomatoes is given below in the article.
The best medium-sized tomatoes
It is customary to call varieties of tomatoes medium-sized, the height of the bushes of which does not exceed 1,5 meters. There are a lot of varieties that fall under this parameter, but among them there are the most popular ones, which are popular with beginners and experienced farmers. Thus, a number of medium-sized tomato varieties can be distinguished, which are well adapted to domestic climatic conditions, are undemanding in care, have high yields and excellent fruit taste.
Satin
Having decided to grow a variety with large, tasty tomatoes in your garden, you should pay attention to the Satin tomato. These tomatoes have an amazing taste and aroma. Their pulp is juicy, dense, ideally combines sweetness and slight sourness. You can use the fruits not only for preparing summer vegetable salads, but also for winter preparations. You can also make delicious tomato paste or juice from the Atlas tomato.
The external description of the fruit, perhaps, can be called ideal: each tomato weighs from 150 to 300 grams, its surface is glossy, bright red, the shape is classic for culture – flat-round. Such large fruits ripen in 100-105 days, from the day of sowing the seed.
Growing tomatoes of the “Atlas” variety is not at all difficult. To do this, in mid-May, it is necessary to sow seeds for seedlings and plant young plants in open ground or under film cover in early June. The layout of plants on the ridges should include no more than 6-7 bushes per 1 m2 soil. The main care for tomatoes is watering, weeding and loosening. Periodically it is recommended to feed the bushes with mineral fertilizers.
Tomatoes of the “Atlasny” variety are medium tall, their height is approximately 60-70 cm. The bush is medium leafy, but powerful enough, therefore, during the growing season, if necessary, remove excess shoots. Under favorable conditions and proper care, mass ripening of fruits occurs in late July – early August. A feature of the variety is the friendly ripening of tomatoes. The yield of vegetables is high and can reach 11 kg/m2.
Crown F1
A stunning mid-early tomato variety. It has a number of advantages, thanks to which we love the gardeners of Moldova, Ukraine, Our Country. Its main advantage, in comparison with other varieties, is a very short period of fruit ripening. So, from the day of sowing the seed to the onset of the active phase of fruiting, a little more than 85 days should pass. This allows you to get fresh vegetables in early spring in heated greenhouses and greenhouses for subsequent personal consumption and for sale. This is also possible due to the high yield of the Krona variety, which exceeds 12 kg/m2.
It is worth noting that you can grow Krona tomatoes in the open field, in greenhouses and greenhouses. Plant height is in the range of 1-1,5 meters, which requires a mandatory garter. Also, for a medium-sized, semi-determinant bush, abundant watering and top dressing are required, which will make the harvest not only plentiful, but also surprisingly tasty, ripening in a timely manner.
Looking at the photo above, you can visually appreciate the excellent external qualities of tomatoes. Each vegetable of the “Krona” variety weighs 100-150 gr. Tomatoes have a rounded, slightly flattened shape. Their flesh is tasty, fragrant, but slightly sour. At the same time, the skin is very thin and delicate. The purpose of delicious tomatoes is universal. They can be the perfect ingredient for a fresh vegetable salad or a delicacy for winter preparations.
Kyiv 139
“Kyiv 139” is another variety that allows you to get an ultra-early harvest of delicious tomatoes in a heated greenhouse. So, in protected conditions, the fruit ripening period is only 90 days. However, when cultivating the variety in open areas of the soil, ripe tomatoes will have to wait about 120 days. It is worth noting that tomatoes of the Kyiv 139 variety can be cultivated by the seedling method or by direct sowing of the seed into the ground.
The plant is determinant, medium-sized. The height of its bushes is just over 60 cm. For normal growth and timely fruiting, the culture needs watering and fertilizing with mineral fertilizers. The variety is resistant to diseases and does not require chemical treatment during the growing season.
Variety “Kyiv 139” large-fruited. Each tomato weighs approximately 150 grams. Vegetables taste great. They are widely used fresh and canned. The pulp of the tomato is juicy and tender, contains a large amount of sugar and dry matter. At the same time, dense tomatoes are able to retain their shape even after heat treatment. The peel of the tomato is thin, but not prone to cracking. The vegetables are painted red. On their surface, one can observe a characteristic greenish spot near the stalk, which persists even after the technical ripeness of vegetables has been reached.
long-term
It is quite possible to store fresh tomatoes for 5 months after harvest when it comes to tomatoes of the “Long-lasting” variety. These large vegetables have very firm flesh and elastic skin. They perfectly retain their shape, show resistance to mechanical damage and are suitable for long-term transportation. Due to these qualities, the variety “Long-lasting” is often grown by professional farmers on an industrial scale for subsequent sale.
Grow medium-sized tomatoes of the “Long-preserved” variety in open areas of land. In this case, the seedling method of cultivation is used, followed by picking of plants according to the scheme of 4-5 pcs. per 1 m2. The height of tomatoes of this variety can reach 1 m, which means that the bushes must be tied to the trellis. Regular loosening, watering and top dressing will allow the plant to develop properly and bear fruit in full in a timely manner. It is not necessary to treat plants with chemicals during the growing season, since they have a high degree of protection against diseases at the genetic level.
The fruits of this unique variety are painted in pink-pearl color. Their shape is perfectly even, rounded. However, it is worth noting that the taste of tomato is sour, without much aroma and sweetness. The vegetable is great for canning and pickling. Also, do not forget about the possibility of long-term storage of fruits.
Prekosix F1
When choosing a tomato variety for subsequent canning, you should pay attention to the Precosix f1 hybrid. Its fruits are very dense and practically do not contain seminal chambers and free liquid. At the same time, the skin of tomatoes is quite tender and thin. The microelement composition of the vegetable contains a large amount of sugar and dry substances.
It is recommended to grow the variety “Precosix f1” outdoors. Its bushes are determinant, strongly leafy, which requires pinching. In general, the culture is undemanding in care and can successfully tolerate drought and short-term cooling. It is resistant to diseases such as nematode, fusarium, verticillium.
Tomatoes of red color have a cubic-oval shape. Their size is small, the average weight is about 60-80 grams. Such small tomatoes are conveniently rolled whole. It takes about 100-105 days to ripen tomatoes. The total crop yield, depending on the fertility of the soil and compliance with the rules of care, varies from 3 to 6 kg / m2.
white giant
The name of the variety “White Giant” in many respects speaks for itself. Its fruits at the ripening stage are colored green, and upon reaching ripeness they become white. Their average weight is 300 gr. Flat-round fruits are quite dense and tasty. Their flesh is juicy and tender. The microelement composition of the fruit includes a large amount of sugar, which makes the vegetable very tasty, which is why tomatoes are often used to make fresh salads. However, some housewives use such tomatoes for canning.
Bushes of the “White Giant” variety are medium-sized, powerful, strongly leafy. Their height is approximately 1 m. The crop is grown mainly in open areas of land. Planted plants 3-4 bushes per 1 m2.
Variety “White Giant” is great for early cultivation. The period from sowing the seed to the ripening of the fruits of this crop is only 80-90 days. This allows you to get a crop in early June when cultivating in a greenhouse, greenhouse.
Lady’s finger
A fairly noticeable variety of tomatoes, which is famous for its very tasty fruits of an unusual cylindrical shape. The mass of elongated, red fruits is small, about 140 gr. At the same time, the taste qualities of vegetables are excellent: the pulp is fleshy, sweet, juicy. The skin of tomatoes is tender and thin. The purpose of tomatoes is universal. They are widely used for canning, cooking fresh dishes and tomato paste, juice.
The culture is thermophilic, therefore, in the southern regions it can be grown in open areas, and in more severe climatic latitudes in greenhouses and greenhouses. Bushes of the “Lady’s finger” variety are medium-sized, up to 1 m high. They are planted no thicker than 4 pcs. per 1 m2 soil. At the same time, the green mass of plants is not abundant and does not require formation. It should be noted that one of the advantages of the “Lady’s finger” variety is its high yield, which exceeds 10 kg / m2.
Dubrava (Dubok)
The Dubrava variety is famous for its short fruit ripening period, which is only 85-90 days. It is grown in open ground by seedlings with a dive of 5-6 bushes per 1 m.2 soil. The height of the tomatoes is approximately 60-70 cm. Compact bushes do not require careful tying and pinching, however, they need watering, loosening, and top dressing. For the entire growing season, tomatoes are recommended to be fertilized 3-4 times with mineral mixtures and organic matter. In this case, the crop yield can reach 6-7 kg/m2.
Ultra-early variety, rounded tomatoes. Their flesh is juicy, sweet, tender. Each fruit weighs just under 100 grams. The purpose of vegetables of the Dubrava variety is universal. They are consumed fresh, and are also used for the preparation of tomato pastes, juices, and canning.
Conclusion
These varieties of tomatoes can be safely called the best. They are the choice of experienced farmers and have earned a lot of positive feedback in their address. However, do not forget that medium-sized tomatoes still require some attention in their care. So, at all stages of the growing season, it is necessary to skillfully form a bush. You can learn how to do it right from the video:
Medium-sized tomatoes are a versatile option for farmers who want to get a decent harvest of delicious tomatoes without putting in much effort. However, in the general variety of medium-sized varieties, a number of special ones can be distinguished, distinguished by excellent fruit taste or high yield. Above, in the article, varieties of medium-sized tomatoes are given that optimally combine these two primary qualities.