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Already now, at the beginning of winter, it’s time to think about what tomato seeds to buy for the next season. After all, before planting tomatoes in the garden, you need to grow seedlings. This process is quite painstaking, but the harvest of fresh vegetables will delight the owner and his guests throughout the summer season.
In this article, we will try to identify the top 10 tomato varieties, classify hybrids and varieties according to various characteristics, and also recommend the best tomato varieties for 2022.
Why you should plant tomatoes
Tomatoes came to Our Country from South America, these fruits are very fond of the sun and warmth. However, this did not prevent breeders from developing tomato varieties suitable for planting even in Siberia.
Today, not a single summer cottage is complete without bushes with tomatoes. After all, a tomato is a very useful berry, it contains lycopene, an antioxidant that promotes cell regeneration, prevents aging and the development of cancer cells.
In addition, the fruits of tomatoes have a large amount of vitamins A and C, several trace elements, which makes this vegetable not only very tasty, but also incredibly useful.
The versatility of the tomato also played a significant role in its prevalence. After all, tomatoes can not only be eaten fresh and added to salads, they are used to make unique sauces, dried, dried, canned, pickled and even squeezed juice.
Gardeners who decide to grow tomatoes should be prepared for some capriciousness of this crop, tomatoes need to be looked after – they will not grow on their own. But each bush can please the owner of the site with several kilograms of excellent fresh vegetables.
How to determine the best tomato varieties for planting
It is not so easy to rank the best tomatoes. Indeed, today there are more than 7,5 thousand species of these vegetables, and every year there are more and more varieties and hybrids of tomatoes.
To understand which tomatoes are better, you first need to decide what requirements are put forward for tomatoes. For example, it could be ten:
- the earliest tomato;
- suitable for open ground;
- grown in greenhouses;
- characterized by unusual characteristics (non-standard color, shape, taste);
- new breeding developments in 2022;
- varieties tested over the years and so on.
10 best early ripe tomato varieties
The speed of ripening vegetables is especially important in the climatic conditions of Our Country. Summer is relatively short here: first, spring frosts threaten tomatoes, then autumn cooling is coming.
In order for the tomatoes to have time to ripen and give fruits to the owner, their seeds are planted on seedlings in early March.
Only grown, strengthened and hardened seedlings can be planted in open ground. They do this not earlier than mid-May, and then, at night, it is better to cover the bushes with plastic wrap or special agrofiber.
“My Love F1”
An early ripe hybrid suitable for growing in greenhouses, greenhouses and open beds. In the greenhouse, the bushes grow up to 120 cm, and in the garden the bushes will be small – about 70 cm. The plant is determinant – it regulates the height of the bush itself, as a rule, the tomato stops growing after the appearance of five inflorescences.
In order for the tomato to begin to bear fruit earlier, it is better to stepson it. But in the open field, it is not at all necessary to form a bush and break off the shoots, this can only be done for greenhouse plants.
Tomatoes grow large – the mass of each reaches 200 grams. Their pulp is of medium density, sugary. The skin is thin and glossy. The color of the tomatoes is bright red. The palatability is high – the fruits are juicy and fragrant, suitable for canning, making juices and sauces. You can recognize the tomato “My Love” by its slightly elongated shape and a small spout on the bottom of the fruit.
A maximum of 5 kilograms of tomatoes can be removed from each bush. Most often, the entire crop is harvested twice, as the fruits ripen simultaneously and quickly. Due to the ripening speed (85 days), it is possible to harvest the entire crop even before the onset of night coolness, which makes it possible to avoid infection of plants with late blight.
“Red Rooster”
Another early ripe determinate tomato. Plants are quite short, producing large fruits. The grade is suitable for film shelters and for cultivation on beds.
The height of the bushes is only 60-65 cm, but it is better to shoot the shoots and tie up the stem. The fruits are spherical, slightly flattened. Tomato skin is smooth and shiny. The color of the tomato is red. The taste is pleasant, with sourness. The fruits do not crack. Each weighs approximately 250 grams.
The best destination for tomatoes of the Red Rooster variety is the preparation of early salads and fresh consumption.
The variety is characterized by unpretentiousness and resistance to diseases and cold snaps.
“First Grader”
Low-growing tomato of early ripening. The variety can be grown in greenhouses or outdoors. The height reaches a maximum of 100 cm, so the plant must be tied up and partially stepchild.
It is most effective to grow a tomato “First Grader” in three stems – this way the yield will be maximum. Tomatoes have the shape of a slightly flattened ball, the color of the fruit at maturity is bright pink. The pulp is juicy, sugary. The taste, as for early ripe tomatoes, is excellent. The fruits contain a large amount of lycopene and sugars.
The mass of a tomato is 150-200 grams. These tomatoes are best consumed fresh, preserved cut into pieces or used for making juice.
“Azoyushka”
A photo will help you fall in love with these bright yellow tomatoes. The variety belongs to early ripening, it is considered indeterminate. When grown under film or in a greenhouse, tomatoes reach a height of 200 cm. In open ground, the bushes will be lower.
Plants must be tied up and broken off side shoots – it is best to form a bush into two stems.
Ripe tomatoes are lemon-yellow in color, have a flat-round shape, and a glossy peel. The taste of the fruit is pronounced, “tomato”. There are few seeds inside the tomato, the pulp is juicy, dense. Most of all, these tomatoes are suitable for the preparation of dietary or children’s products, fresh consumption.
“Skorospelka”
The variety not only ripens very quickly (87 days), but is also famous for its unpretentiousness. Bushes grow small, but voluminous, so they need to be tied to a support or partially removed side shoots.
Tomatoes have the shape of a ball, painted in rich red color. The taste of the fruit is pronounced. Tomatoes are most suitable for making fresh salads, but they can also be processed.
The variety “Skorospelka” is valued for its resistance to low temperatures – even in cool weather, a large number of fruits are tied on the bushes. Tomatoes ripen quickly and amicably, which allows you to harvest before the onset of autumn cold weather.
“Family”
This tomato can be attributed to mid-ripening, since the fruits ripen only on the 115th day after sowing the seeds. But the fruits are distinguished by a rich, characteristic “tomato” taste and aroma.
The bushes are small, compact, the fruits are large, fleshy. The shape of the tomatoes is round, the color is red. The average weight of a tomato is about 200 grams. In order for the taste of the fruit to be excellent, it must be allowed to fully ripen.
Gardeners appreciate the Family variety for its high yield, unpretentiousness, and excellent taste characteristics.
“Raja”
Semi-determinant tomato of early ripening. The height of the bushes in the garden can reach 100 cm, in the greenhouse the tomatoes will grow even more. The stems must be tied to a support, the shoots must be pinched.
The shape of the tomatoes is oval, at the stage of maturity, the fruits are painted in a dark red hue. The mass of each tomato is approximately 280 grams, the flesh is fleshy with sugar grains on the break. Tomatoes are great for fresh consumption and processing, they have a good taste and aroma.
“Exuberant F1”
Determinate plant with early maturation. Bushes grow up to 50-70 cm, they must be tied up on a support and pinched side shoots. You can grow these tomatoes both in the greenhouse and in the garden.
The density of tomatoes is average, the size is small, the weight of the fruit is about 80 grams. The pulp has an average density, quite pleasant taste. The color of ripe tomatoes is deep pink. The small size of the fruits allows them to be used for canning and pickling as a whole.
“Red Arrow”
The tomato ripens on the 95th day after sowing the seeds. The plant belongs to the semi-determinant, the height of the bushes in the greenhouse can reach 120 cm. Tomatoes must be tied up and partially pinched.
The fruits ripen in clusters, on each of which 7-9 tomatoes appear at the same time. On each bush there are approximately 10-12 such brushes.
Ripe tomatoes are painted red, have a rounded shape and medium size, their weight is about 150 grams. Taste characteristics are good. Tomato is great for canning and fresh salads.
The special value of the hybrid is its resistance to diseases, adverse climatic conditions, good keeping quality and suitability for transportation.
“Aphrodite”
Determinate tomato, with ultra-early ripening – the first vegetables can be enjoyed already on the 75th day after planting in the ground.
Suitable for growing in greenhouses and open beds. The height of the bushes is only 50 cm, they do not need to be stepchildren, but it is better to tie them to a support.
In each inflorescence, 6-8 tomatoes are formed. Their shape is rounded, the surface is smooth. Tomatoes do not crack, have juicy pulp and a pleasant taste. The mass of each tomato is about 100 grams. Most often, “Aphrodite” is used for pickling, salting, preservation.
The crop can be transported over long distances, the fruits can lie for a long time without loss of quality (photos of tomatoes of this variety can be seen below).
The most productive tomatoes
Of course, most of all any gardener is concerned about the question: “Which varieties will bear fruit better?”. After all, rarely for anyone the best varieties of tomatoes are those that have an exotic appearance, as in this photo, for example.
The reviews of gardeners who grow the same tomatoes every summer helped to compile the TOP 10 most productive varieties and hybrids.
“Aswan”
An early ripe determinant tomato that allows you to harvest already on the 95th day after planting the seedlings for seedlings.
A distinctive feature of the hybrid is its unique stamina and fertility. With a bush height of only 35-45 cm, up to 10 kg of crop can be harvested from each square meter of the plot.
The bushes are so compact that they do not need to be tied up, and even more so stepchild. Even in extreme heat, fruit set is very high.
Tomatoes are colored red. Their shape is perfectly even – a circle or a small oval. The weight of each fruit is 50-70 grams. The size, density of tomatoes, and the thickness of their skins are excellent for canning whole fruits. But even fresh tomatoes are very tasty – juicy and fragrant.
“Snow Leopard”
Mid-early tomato – ripens on the 105th day after planting. Bushes are small and compact. The plant is resistant, therefore suitable for cultivation in the north of the country.
The height of the bushes is 50-60 cm, they do not need to be stepchildren, but they must be tied to a support. Tomatoes are round, slightly ribbed. The density of the pulp is medium. Taste is high. The mass of a tomato is 200-300 grams. These tomatoes are very tasty fresh, but they are also suitable for processing and canning.
The plant tolerates low temperatures, due to early ripening, is not afraid of late blight and frost.
“Rio Grand”
This variety belongs to the middle late – the fruits ripen by the 115th day after planting. Bushes are medium-sized, determinant type. Plant height reaches 100 cm, they must be tied up and partially pinched.
Rio Grande are plum-shaped, bright red in color, with firm flesh. They have a sweetish aftertaste, very tasty and fragrant. The mass of each tomato is an average of 120 grams. Due to the thick skin, tomatoes can be transported and stored for a long time, they are excellent for whole-fruit canning.
The variety is valued for its unpretentiousness, resistance to extreme heat, rare watering, high yield.
“Eternal Call”
Early ripe determinant tomatoes, the height of which reaches 70 cm. The tomato is characterized by high productivity and large fruit sizes, the bushes must be firmly tied up on a support.
Tomatoes are round, slightly flattened. Their color is bright red. The mass of each tomato can reach 900 grams, on average it is 500-600 grams. Tomatoes are very juicy, fleshy and sweet. They are perfect in sauces, tomato, fresh salads.
From each bush you can get up to six kilograms of crop.
Gazpacho
Small bushes of this variety reach only 40 cm in height. The fruits ripen on the 120th day after planting.
Small tomatoes are painted dark red, have an elongated shape and a dense peel. The mass of each tomato is approximately 40-75 grams. The taste of these tomatoes is excellent, with a pronounced aroma. Fruits are excellent for canning and pickling.
Plants are resistant to common diseases and low temperatures.
“Astrakhansky”
Variety intended for open ground. Tomatoes ripen on the 120th day after planting, so they have a pronounced taste and strong aroma.
The bushes are small, compact, their height reaches 80 cm. The fruits are very tasty, have a rounded shape, a glossy surface. The mass of one tomato is 150 grams. The pulp is fleshy, juicy. It is good to use tomatoes for canning as a whole, for preparing fresh salads.
Review of the Astrakhan tomato
I recommend Astrakhansky to everyone as a win-win option that gives consistently high yields.
“Grushovka”
A variety belonging to the Siberian selection, which means it is resistant to low temperatures, late blight. Standard bushes, low – up to 70 cm.
Tomatoes are colored red, have the shape of cream, have an excellent taste with a slightly noticeable sourness. The average weight of tomatoes is 100 grams, they are perfect for whole-fruit canning.
“Red Riding Hood”
The bushes of this tomato are low, very compact, they need to be pinched to the first ovary.
The fruits ripen early, have a round shape, are colored red. Medium density pulp, good taste, strong aroma. Tomatoes are suitable for any purpose: canning, salads, processing into juices or sauces.
“Daryonka”
Srednerosly tomato with average terms of maturing. Bushes reach 120 cm in height, suitable for growing in a greenhouse and in beds. Definitely need tying and pinching.
Each brush contains 5-6 fruits – large red cream. Tomatoes are very tasty and fragrant, the mass of each can reach 200 grams. It is good to preserve these fruits – they have a dense peel and pulp, tomatoes retain their shape after salting.
Bonner Beste
One of the oldest varieties, long known throughout the world. The plant is indeterminate, requiring pinching and tying to a support.
Tomatoes ripening on tall bushes are small in size, have a round shape, and are painted red. The mass of one tomato does not exceed 60 grams, which makes them suitable for canning and pickling.
Conclusions
It is necessary to choose the best tomatoes by reading the reviews of experienced gardeners, having studied photos of bushes and fruits with a description of the variety. Only by trying, you can find out the result, so every season you need to supplement your favorite tomatoes with at least one new variety.
