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The best varieties of low-growing tomatoes
Low-growing varieties of tomatoes are less troublesome. They do not require frequent strapping and pinching. Such tomatoes are able to please with a rich harvest no worse than their tall counterparts.
Low-growing tomatoes for greenhouses
The main advantages of low-growing tomatoes are that they do not require pinching and frequent tying. Another advantage is that most of them are early ripening and delicious fresh.
Low-growing tomatoes require less attention than their tall counterparts
The most popular varieties of low-growing tomatoes:
- “Alaska”. Matters early enough. The variety is great for salad and unsuitable for preparations for the winter. It is resistant to most diseases and can grow outdoors.
- “Orange Princess”. When well cared for, this variety produces a large crop of sweet orange tomatoes.
- “Rajah”. Tomatoes grow in clusters. Ripe tomatoes are fleshy and juicy, sweetish in taste.
- “Grouse”. Its sweet fruit has an unusual color. Due to the fact that the fruits of these tomatoes do not crack, they are suitable not only for salads, but also for pickling.
Although these tomatoes require less attention, they still need regular watering, fertilization, and weeding.
The best undersized tomatoes for open ground
The fruits of low-growing tomatoes ripen earlier and in the open field. A large selection of tomatoes, the bushes of which do not grow tall, are presented in markets and in specialized stores. Among them, you can choose the best variety to your taste.
Lovers of high yields will appreciate the varieties “Sunny Bunny”, “Russian delicious”, “Rocker”.
Those who prefer early ripening tomatoes will like “Gayas Bekseev”, “Golden Stream”, “Red Fang”. These varieties are suitable for home canning. They are also resistant to most diseases.
Low-growing tomatoes rarely get sick and easily tolerate temperature fluctuations
Among cherry tomatoes, the most prominent are Duckling, Aztec, Little Red Riding Hood, Balcony Miracle, Garden Pearl. These tomatoes can be grown not only in the garden, but also in pots at home or in boxes on the balcony.
Fans of late harvests should try the Mushroom Basket and Bonsai varieties.
For preparations for the winter, Yablonka Rossii, Lyana, Ladies’ fingers are ideal.
Each tomato has its own advantages and disadvantages. Some varieties have high yields, while others are resistant to temperature extremes and various diseases. At the same time, the yield will depend not only on the selected variety, but also on soil fertility, fertilizer quality, irrigation frequency and many other external factors.