Tomatoes: undersized early varieties for open ground

In Our Country, in most regions, farming and gardening is a rather risky process. In conditions of changeable weather, every gardener wants tomatoes to ripen on his plot. Sometimes this can only be done by growing early-ripening varieties, especially when it comes to growing in open ground. This topic is very sensitive, so let’s touch on it in more detail.

Growing tomatoes in open ground

At the moment, choosing a tomato variety is quite simple, the main thing is to know what kind of result the summer resident wants to get. The description provided on the package with seed material tells in great detail about the variety and the features of its cultivation.

It just so happened that in Our Country it is cucumber and tomato that are the most popular vegetables in the garden. A huge number of tomatoes are grown annually, including in open ground. This plant is capricious, it requires:

• better soil;
• prolonged heat;
• solar lighting;
• absence of drafts.

In order for the harvest to turn out rich when grown in open ground, it is necessary:

• choose the right variety that would satisfy the taste requirements;
• provide growing conditions;
• carry out timely watering.

All gardeners involved in tomatoes are divided into two types:

1. Independently growing seedlings from seeds.
2. Purchasing ready-made seedlings.

Whatever type you are, it is important to understand that the yield largely depends on the quality of the seedlings. Let’s talk about growing undersized tomatoes in the open field.

The planting process

It is necessary to engage in planting this crop in open ground in late May – early June. Only when the threat of frost subsides, you can start planting, otherwise the tomatoes will die.

When growing undersized varieties, the planting scheme is as follows: 30×40 and 35×50. This means that between plants you need to leave 30-35 centimeters, and between rows 40-50. Some gardeners use a tape planting, while others prefer a square one. It all depends on convenience and personal preference.

As a rule, at the end of May, ready-made seedlings are planted in open ground. It is grown from seeds on the windowsill. With a lack of sunlight, the seedlings are highlighted. Holes for seedlings should have a depth of 10-15 centimeters. When planting, good specimens of seedlings are carefully removed from the hole, after moistening. The lower leaves are removed, leaving 3-4 top ones. After all the plants are transplanted, water with mineral fertilizers at the rate of one liter per plant.

Tomatoes will take root in a new place for up to ten days.

Two weeks later, seedlings spud. Plants do not like excessive watering, this can lead to fungal infection.

Low growing varieties of tomatoes

When purchasing seeds in a store, some gardeners do not always pay attention to the inscriptions indicated on the package. With regard to low-growing varieties, it is important to distinguish the two terms from each other:

• indeterminate varieties;
• determinant.

The first term refers to those tomatoes whose stem is constantly growing. Nothing affects the cessation of the development of the tomato. As for the determinant varieties, on the contrary, they stop growing after 4-5 brushes have started. They are also divided into:

• superdeterminant;
• determinant.

The first type is very early tomatoes that are not subject to pinching. Pay attention to them not only the inhabitants of central Our Country, where the summer is short, but also the southerners.

After the formation of five to seven leaves on the determinant plants, the first flower brush grows. You still have to tie up undersized tomatoes, because the bushes often fall under the weight of the fruit. For the busiest gardeners, you should pay attention to standard tomato varieties. Here they do not require any pinching or garters. Of course, planting and forgetting about them before the harvest will not work, but there will be much less trouble with them.

The use of all these types of low-growing varieties for greenhouses is justified only in the northern regions, where the greenhouses are heated. In most regions, including the Urals, you can use early varieties of tomatoes for open ground. Low-growing plants are conveniently placed on the site. Now consider specific varieties and hybrids of tomato.

Description of varieties

Each breeder tries to breed a variety of tomatoes that would best meet the needs of citizens. Growing should be fun. As a rule, we are interested in:

• yield of the variety;
• taste qualities of fruits;
• ripening speed;
• features of care;
• disease resistance.

We will describe the popular early ripe varieties of low-growing tomatoes in as much detail as possible so that there are no questions about their cultivation in open ground.

Boni-M

The Gavrish company was one of the first to produce seeds of this low-growing tomato variety intended for open ground.

Its ripening period is only 80-85 days, the fruits are bright red, about 2 kilograms are harvested from the plant. As for the type of bush, it does not exceed 50 centimeters in height, it is considered standard. The tomato is resistant to late blight, tolerates short-term cooling well.

Raspberry Viscount

Most often, this compact undersized tomato is grown in southern Our Country. It is famous for its large raspberry fruits, which weigh 200-300 grams. The height of the plant is only 45-50 centimeters. Productivity is high, tomatoes ripen in 95-105 days. The value also lies in the fact that the fruits are quite sweet, they are ideal for fresh consumption.

Liana

Ultra-early low-growing varieties of tomatoes are especially valuable. “Lyana” is one of the five most popular for growing in our country. This is no coincidence.

The variety has a number of advantages: it ripens in just 84-93 days, it has excellent taste, it perfectly tolerates transportation over long distances. The height of the bush rarely reaches 40 centimeters, therefore, we can say that this variety is dwarf. TMV resistance further provides durability.

Yablonka of Our Country

This variety of Siberian selection is classified as a plant “for lazy” summer residents. The thing is that it does not need to be pinched, it does not require careful care, and the yield is quite high. The average height of the bush is 50-60 centimeters, each of which gives 3-5 kilograms of excellent fruits weighing up to 100 grams.

The ripening period from the moment the first shoots appear is 85-100 days, no more. Since the size of the tomato is medium, they are most often used for canning. Despite weather changes, the ovary forms together, resistant to major diseases.

Sanka

Perhaps the most popular tomato variety is Sanka. Sweet, juicy tomatoes on a determinant plant ripen in an extremely short period (78-85 days). Its use is universal due to excellent taste and medium-sized tomato.

An additional quality of the Sanka variety is the repeated return of the crop and fruiting until the very frost. Initially, gardeners collect the first early harvest, and after that the plant grows well and bears fruit again. Ideal for growing in the expanses of Siberia. A good video about the Sanka variety is presented below:

Solerosso F1

As the name suggests, this is a hybrid. It differs in small fruits weighing up to 60 grams. At the same time, up to 10 kilograms of excellent quality crops can be harvested from one square meter. It ripens in just 80-85 days, which makes it an early ripe variety. The bush is undersized, its maximum height does not exceed 60 centimeters.

Andromeda F1

A hybrid with this name is ideal for hot climates. Sometimes this is very important, because excessive sun can harm tomatoes. It tolerates heat well, and the yield does not decrease in any weather. Sweet, meaty and large, they are great for salads. Ripens in 85-117 days. The bush is not very leafy, reaches a height of 70 centimeters, requires pinching and garters, since the fruits are quite heavy. On each brush 5-7 fruits are formed.

Marmande

Early ripe tomatoes of the Dutch selection for open ground “Marmande” are unusually beautiful. Their photos can be seen below. The bush of the plant is determinant, its average height reaches 50 centimeters. From the moment the first shoots appear to the actual ripeness, 85-100 days pass. The fruits are large, fleshy, almost not affected by diseases. The color is dark red.

Oakwood

In pursuit of early ripe varieties, do not forget about productivity and disease resistance. For example, late blight is dangerous for tomatoes and can cause tremendous harm. The variety “Oak” resistant to it bears fruit well. You won’t have to wait long for the harvest, only 85-105 days.

“Dubok” is a variety of Siberian selection, it was bred in Altai, so it is not surprising that the plant tolerates cold well. Tomatoes taste sweet and sour. The height of the bush does not exceed 60 centimeters.

Siberian early ripening

This variety is not a true early ripener, but for the northern region it is able to produce fruits very quickly, provided there is a lack of heat and sunlight. This period ranges from 110 to 120 days. From a square meter you can get up to 7 kilograms of fruits of excellent quality. The bush is determinate, does not exceed a height of one meter. The variety is resistant not only to cold, but also to TMV, as well as to brown spotting.

This tomato of Siberian selection has been known for a long time, but it can easily compete with modern resistant tomato varieties.

“Subarky”

Such varieties of tomatoes as “Cherry” fell in love with many for their shape and taste. The Subarctic Tomato is a beautiful small tomato bred by our breeders to grow in unstable weather conditions.

Round red and very tasty fruits weighing 40 grams on a branch look very attractive. The bush of the plant is standard, 40-45 centimeters high. The ripening period of the variety from the moment the first shoots appear is 82-86 days. The excellent quality of the variety is the ability to produce a high-quality crop in adverse weather conditions. For Siberia, the Urals and other regions, it will be a real find. Despite the fact that the tomatoes are small, from one square meter you can collect up to 8 kilograms of fruit. The plant staunchly leaves late blight due to precocity.

Katyusha F1

Tomato seeds of the Katyusha hybrid are now becoming more common, as this hybrid has become known in the market as cold-resistant. Despite the precocity (ripening 80-85 days), the tomatoes are strong, fleshy and tasty. They are well transported and quite well stored. The yield is high – from 9 to 10 kilograms per square meter. Additionally, I would like to note the resistance of the plant to TMV, cladospiria and Fusarium.

Little Red Riding Hood

Tomatoes undersized “Little Red Riding Hood” ripen in 90-110 days, are of medium size and are great for canning, salads and pickles. The mass of one fruit does not exceed 100 grams. The plant is resistant to a complex of diseases, the fruits do not crack. 4-5 tomatoes are formed on each brush. It is often grown on an industrial scale, as it is well transported and stored. This variety was bred by German breeders.

Torbay F1

This hybrid is used in salads and for fresh consumption, as the vegetables are very tasty. The benefits include:

• ripening speed (total 75 days);
• excellent palatability (score 5);
• good knotting, uniformity of tomatoes;
• crack resistance.

Tomatoes are large, up to 200 grams, fleshy. The color of the tomatoes is pink. Many gardeners associate pink fruits with great taste. Below is a video of how this hybrid of the Dutch selection grows:

Excavator F1

Tomatoes for open ground “Bagheera” ripen in 85-100 days and are famous for their high marketability and taste, as well as resistance to such diseases:

• brown spotting;
• fusariosis;
• verticillium wilt;
• nematode.

The bush is undersized determinant, the yield is an average of 6 kilograms per square meter. Since the fruits are large, you will have to tie up the plants. The use of the Bagheera hybrid is universal, the sowing scheme and care are standard.

Conclusion

Early low-growing tomatoes are valuable due to their rapid ripening. Especially often the seeds of such plants are bought in central Our Country. You can not equip greenhouses for tomatoes, but get by with your own beds in an open area. That is why today there are so many varieties of early tomatoes on store shelves. Among the variety, choosing the very tomato is very difficult, especially with a lack of experience. Always read the description carefully. Going for seeds or seedlings, carefully study the terms and varieties.