Each gardener, planting tomatoes on the site, at least once thought about how to maximize the period of harvesting vegetables, which everyone loves so much.The early ripening varieties of tomatoes are considered by many to be the most valuable, because after the cold and lack of vitamins, I want to make a salad that is not only tasty, but also useful. Therefore, in this article we will focus on the early varieties of tomatoes for open ground and for greenhouses, and for growing on balconies and loggias.
Early tomato varieties for planting in open ground
Tomato varieties can be considered according to several criteria:
- Growth type of bush (determinant, indeterminate and superdeterminant types of tomatoes);
- Term ripening (early, middle and late);
- Appointment (salad, for production of juice, for preservation, etc.).
Next, let's talk about the early varieties that are suitable for planting in open ground.
Did you know? The name "tomato" (from Italian. Pomo d'oro) - "golden apple". The word "tomato" originates from the Aztec name "tomato". At the moment, both names are equal.
Valentine
This is an early tomato, derived by domestic breeders at the Institute. Vavilova.
The bush of this variety has a height of the above-ground body of 55 cm, ripening on the hundredth day after sowing for seedlings. Tomatoes in shape resemble a large plum, weighing 75-80 g. The variety has excellent yield - up to 10 kg from one bush!
Important! Maximum yield is achieved by increasing the distance between the bushes. At the same time, the amount of fertilizer applied plays a secondary role.
Purpose grade - preparation of sauces, juices and other preservation.
The main advantages of the variety include:
- compact bushes;
- drought resistance;
- transportability;
- disease resistance;
- does not require cutting stepsons.
Variety "Valentine" is used for sales and blanks for the winter. Due to the ease of cultivation, the lack of high requirements for land and fertilizing, as well as - high yields, the variety was loved by many gardeners.
Alpha
"Alpha" refers to very early varieties of tomatoes and is suitable for growing in areas with a cold climate.
From the moment of sowing and before the ripening of the fruit takes a little more than 80 days. Bush determinant shtambovogo type up to 55 cm. "Alpha" gives small fruits weighing 60-70 g. From the bush you can get up to 7 kg of fruit. Mature tomatoes have a bright red color, the pulp is medium dense, with few seed chambers. The purpose of the variety is the preparation of salads and various dishes.
Important! The variety is considered to be super-early, because when it is planted in the southern regions, the fruits ripen in early summer (65-70 days after planting the seeds).
"Alpha" is excellent fruit when seedless sowing method, which is an indisputable advantage when growing a large number of plants.
Positive aspects of the variety:
- high quality fruit;
- unpretentiousness;
- not affected by fungal diseases.
Amur Shtamb
Early ripe subspecies of tomatoes, which is suitable for both open ground and for the greenhouse. The main difference of a grade is resistance to bad weather conditions and good frost resistance.
The tomato has a height of 45-50 cm, determinative shtambovy bush. It takes 90 days from sowing to ripening. The fruit has a round shape and weight up to 130 g. The yield of Amur shtamba is 3.8 - 4 kg per bush. Purpose - fresh consumption, use for cooking and salads.
Advantages of the variety:
- unpretentiousness;
- resistance to verticillosis;
- frost resistance;
- does not require staving;
- can be grown seedless sowing.
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Benito
Dutch variety "Benito" refers to superearly varieties of tomatoes, as it matures in only 68-70 days. after sowing in open ground. The plant is determinant, stem-type, has a height of 50-55 cm.
Fruits are sweet, not watery, contain a minimum number of seeds, resemble a plum in shape and weigh 110-120 g. "Benito" brings excellent yield (up to 90 t / ha), not picky about growing conditions. From the bush in the open field you can get up to 8 kg of vegetables. Purpose - universal. Suitable for preservation and processing, and for fresh consumption. Hybrid "Benito" F1 brings fruits that can be transported over long distances. They are well preserved without losing taste.
From the advantages we can distinguish the following:
- wide zonality of crops (from Siberia to the Black Sea region);
- target universality of fruits;
- has resistance to verticillosis, fusarium, mosaics;
- The bush does not need support.
Benito has no minuses, but this variety It is planted in a rassadny way and needs preplant seed treatment with a growth stimulator.
Important! The fruits of this hybrid can be ripened, preserving the taste.
Don Juan
An interesting variety of tomatoes, which is distinguished not only by its elongated-plum shape, but also by the raspberry color of ripe fruit. Plant 0.7 m tall, determinative shrub. Tomatoes have excellent taste and high commodity qualities, are stored for a long time and are normally transported, weigh up to 80 g. 95-98 days pass from sowing to harvesting. "Don Juan" has a good yield - up to 8 kg of fruit from one bush. Purpose grade - universal.
The main advantages of the variety:
- original coloring of fruits;
- good transportability;
- unpretentiousness.
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Parodist
Variety "Parodist" refers to undersized tomatoes (its height is from 38 to 50 cm). The yield corresponds to the size of the plant and does not exceed 3.5 kg per bush.
"Parodist" gives ripe tomatoes 90 days after sowing. The main difference of the variety is its stable fruiting. Tomatoes on the "Parodiste" tied up even in bad weather conditions. The plant brings great fruit - up to 160, which have a flat-round shape and bright red color when fully matured. Tomatoes are used to make various salads.
Important! The variety does not require pinching or the formation of bushes, which makes it easier to care for.
The advantages of this variety include:
- miniature forms (6 bushes can be planted per 1 square meter);
- resistance to extreme weather changes;
- resistance to fusarium and cladosporia;
- does not require a garter and pinching.
Gina
Large-fruited tomato variety, which is grown both in open ground and in the greenhouse. "Gina" was bred recently, so many gardeners are not familiar with this variety. Plant in height of 45-55 cm, determinant. A little more than 100 days pass from sowing to harvesting. A small bush brings weighty fruits of 200-250 g, and the average yield - 3-3.5 kg per plant. Purpose - universal, but for a complete conservation of the fruits do not fit in size.
Advantages of "Gina":
- large fruits of the correct form;
- well kept;
- resistant to fusarium and verticillosis;
- does not require a garter and pinching;
- resistant to cracking.
Important! When planting tomatoes of this variety in the southern latitudes, you can get by in a non-seedling way (however, make sure that there are no frosts at night).
Cons varieties - low yield and planting density (3 plants per 1 sq. m.).
Marisha
The representative of low-growing tomatoes, which is included in the State Register for the North Caucasus region.
Fruits ripen on day 85 after planting. Bush height 45-50 cm, determinant, medium-rich. Plants of this variety require staving (two main stems are displayed). Ripened fruits have a bright red color, round shape and weight 70-90 g. The taste is sweet, with a slight sourness.
Productivity varieties "Marisha" is comparable with other undersized tomatoes and is 8-8.5 kg per 1 square. m Tomatoes "Marisha" are transportable and well stored. Tomatoes are used in various salads, however, they are also suitable for home preservation. The advantages include a stable yield, which does not depend on weather conditions.
By cons we rank seedling method of planting and low yield varieties.
Did you know? The homeland of tomato is South America, where wild forms of tomato are still found. Interestingly, the fruit of a wild tomato weighs only 1 gram.
Early maturing varieties of tomatoes for greenhouse cultivation
Answering the question which tomatoes are best planted in the open field, go to varieties of tomatoes for greenhouse cultivation.
Blagovest
Tall tomato "Blagovest" F1 is called one of the best greenhouse hybrids. This variety has an impressive height of 1.6-1.7 m and produces a large crop of tomatoes. From planting seeds to harvesting ripe products takes a little more than 100 days. The plant is a branchy, determinant type, requires a pinching (for the greatest productivity, 2 main shoots are left). Tomatoes have a rounded shape, rich red color and reach a mass of 110-115 g. The fruits grow on a brush that can fit 7-8 tomatoes. From one plant they collect from 6 to 8 kg of tomatoes, which have a universal purpose (they are excellent for salads, pickles and marinades).
Important! On 1 square. no more than 3 bushes are planted in order to preserve the fruit quality and yield.
The main advantages of "Blagovest":
- good yield;
- transportability and good preservation of fruits;
- resistance to diseases and pests;
- the rapid formation of brushes;
- excellent seed germination (about 90%).
On the package with seeds you can notice interesting information: This variety can be planted in open ground (but the yield will fall by 2 or more times).
Boyfriend
Greenhouse hybrid, which was bred "Sortsemovosch" breeders.
"Friend" 80 days after germination gives a great harvest (about 15 kg per 1 sq. M.) Of glossy red tomatoes. The yield of products - 85-90%. Tomato bush is 65-70 cm tall, super determinant, needs tying and shaping. In order to get the maximum yield, the bush is formed into one stem and the cutting of the stepsons is carried out.
Important! When landing in open ground, you need to leave 3 main stalks for the highest productivity.
Fruits have a mass of 0.1 kg (with good care, the weight increases by two), 3-4 seed nests, well preserved and do not lose their presentation.
This variety is suitable for beginners, gardeners, as it is unpretentious, perfectly tolerates temperature fluctuations, and the care instruction copies the general rules for the care of tomatoes. The variety has a universal purpose, but it is best to use in its pure form for salads and marinade.
Hybrid value:
- excellent yield;
- ease of care;
- disease resistance;
- good transportability and keeping quality;
- the possibility of planting both in the greenhouse and in the open field / garden;
- the ability to harvest in 2 sets (convenient for growing for sale).
Did you know? If sunlight gets to tomatoes during storage, they quickly lose vitamin C, which is found in fruits.
Gold brush
Interesting variety "Golden Brush" got its name due to the yellow color of the fruit. A tomato gives fruit 95-100 days after sowing seeds. Planting is done exclusively in greenhouses. Bush tall (1.5 m in height), indeterminate. The plant requires the removal of stepchildren and garters. Forms brushes, on which there are up to 10 tomatoes.
The fruits are bright yellow, glossy, pear-shaped and have a weight of 25-35 g. The purpose of the fruit - salads, decoration of dishes and whole-canned food.
This variety is loved for its stable and abundant fruiting, good presentation, excellent taste and resistance to diseases.
Sweet bunch
A variety of tomatoes that are bred exclusively for greenhouse cultivation.
Important! On the seed package it can be stated that the variety is suitable for planting in open ground, but keep in mind that tomatoes will only bear fruit in a warm climate (Krasnodar Territory and other territories of the same latitude).
Early variety, ripe fruits can be collected on the hundredth day after sowing seeds.
The bush grows taller than a man, up to 2 meters or more. It has an indeterminate type, requires the formation of a bush (2 main stems are displayed), removal of stepsons, and tying. On the bush huge clusters are formed, on which up to 50 tomatoes can be tied. With one plant you can get up to 4 kg of tomatoes of the correct form. The fruit is cherry-red color, rounded, has a mass of up to 25 g. It is universal in use, however it is best to use it fresh to make salads and decorate the table.
The positive qualities include good long-term fruiting, excellent taste and versatility of use.
The main disadvantage of this variety is a vulnerability to late blight.
Superstar
This is an early variety. Tomatoes have noticeable ribs on fruits that resemble slices of mandarin.
Superstar ripens on day 85 after laying the seeds. The tomato is suitable for low greenhouses, as it has a semi-determinant aboveground body 100-110 cm high. Superstar needs to remove its stepsons and tie it up, since the fruits are sufficiently weighty to bend the stem. Ripe tomatoes are fleshy, sweet with a noticeable sourness, weighing 220-250 g. Used to prepare various salads and appetizers.
This sort of love for what he It combines excellent taste, large fruits and has an interesting presentation.
Yarylo
A determinant hybrid that is bred exclusively for growing in a greenhouse.
"Yarylo" requires pasynkovaniya and the formation of the bush (leaving 1 stalk and reserve stepson). The fruit is round, dense, has a mass of 100 g. The average yield from 1 square. m. - 4-4.5 kg.
Positive aspects - resistance to fusarium and cladosporia. Minuses - complexity in the care, as when pouring the first 5 brushes "Yarylo" requires regular organic dressings and irrigation.
Mandarin
Early ripe variety, which belongs to the wrist species.
"Mandarin" ripens on the 105th day after planting. The tomato has an indeterminate type, grows to 2-2.3 m and gives a huge harvest. Tomatoes are formed on the brush, so not only the bush itself, but also the brush with the ovaries are subject to garter. In addition to the garter, you need to remove the stepsons and pin point growth at the end of the growing season.
Up to 10 kg (about 5 kg from one plant) of selected tomatoes can be harvested from one meter. The fruit is round, orange, has a weight of 105-110 g, has a good dessert taste. On one brush can be tied up to ten tomatoes. Tomatoes of this variety are used both in pure form (salads, snacks, table decoration), and for processing or preservation.
A distinctive feature of the variety is the high content of beta-carotene in the fruit.
The strengths of the variety:
- disease resistance;
- good yield;
- stable fruiting in any conditions;
- target versatility;
- high transportability and keeping quality.
Poznan
Cultivar that was bred for greenhouse cultivation. Tomatoes "To know" quickly ripen (98-100 days after emergence) and give medium weight fruits. The plant is indeterminate, tall, has a height of aerial parts of more than 2 meters. Given the height of the bush, you need to tie up the plant and the brush with the fruits, remove the side shoots (one stalk is formed) and pin point of growth after the growing season.
The fruit is round, orange, well kept on the stem, has a mass of 100-110 g. The yield of one plant is 3.5-4 kg. Tomatoes can be collected and stored with brushes, which facilitates the process of harvesting. Purpose - universal. Poznan tomatoes have a sweet, sour taste and are suitable for pickles and marinades.
Important! The variety can be grown in open ground, but only in regions with a warm climate.
The tomato is resistant to diseases, well preserved and not deformed during transportation.
Early tomato varieties for balconies and loggias
Tomatoes can be grown not only in the greenhouse or in the summer cottage, but also on the balcony or loggia. Существует немалое количество сортов, которые можно высадить в горшок на балконе, и иметь свежие полезные помидоры, не посещая супермаркеты. Оптимальные варианты томатов для высадки на балконе или лоджии приводим ниже.
Комнатный сюрприз
This variety serves not only as a decoration for a loggia or a balcony, but also bears excellent fruit when planted in a pot. The plant bears fruit on 80-85 day after planting. Bush determinant, shtambovy. “Room surprise” has a small above-ground body (50-60 cm), due to which it is convenient to place it indoors.
Important! The variety can be planted in both seedling and seedless ways.
The tomato gives small fruits that do not exceed 30 g. Round-shaped small tomatoes do not crack when ripe, contain a small amount of seeds and have a slightly sour taste. Also, "Room surprise" can be dozarivat, if the fruit is not fully ripened on the bush. Ripe tomatoes are long, can be transported over short distances.
The variety has a good yield - 2.3-2.5 kg per plant. Tomatoes are used to make salads and snacks. The strength of the variety - resistance to disease and the absence of the need to form a bush.
The downside is sensitivity to the soil (the substrate must be nutritious).
Balcony miracle
The variety is bred by German breeders specifically for planting in pots on the balcony loggia. The low-growing tomato of the Standard-type has a height of about 45 cm and gives juicy tasty tomatoes as early as 90 days after planting. Small plant forms do not need to be tied up, shaped or stabbed.
Berry "Balcony miracle" bright red (maybe with a yellow barrel), glossy, rounded, weighs no more than 55-60 g. One bush gives up to 2 kg of tomatoes. You can use both fresh (for the preparation of salads and sauces), and for canning or processing into juice.
The variety easily tolerates changes in temperature and lack of light, and is resistant to diseases and pests.
Important! Tomatoes of this variety are suitable for storage in the freezer. At the same time they do not lose taste and do not crack.
Minibel
Decorative tomato, which is more like a small tree with miniature fruits. Early variety (90 days) feels great on the balcony or indoors. The plant reaches a height of 35-40 cm, has a compact form and does not need additional pruning or shaping.
The fruits are tiny, red, the correct form, weigh only 20-25 g. With one bush you can harvest a crop weighing 1.6-1.9 kg. It is recommended to use fresh fruits, as the taste is lost during processing. "Minibel" is unpretentious, it can safely survive sharp temperature drops, poor lighting and low air humidity.
Important! "Minibel" can be planted in open ground, but only in regions with warm climates.
Tiny Tim
Compact variety of tomatoes, which not only looks beautiful, but also gives delicious fruit. Tiny Tim was bred in 1945, but still relevant today. The above-ground body has a height of only 35-40 cm. The bush is compact, does not require pruning or crown formation. Fruits are bright red, slightly elongated, have a mass up to 15 g. "Tiny Tim" is well tolerated by the lack of light, is not exposed to disease, is resistant to temperature extremes and is well stored.
Please note that "Tiny Tim" produces fruit only once during the growing season.
Did you know? In the US, tomato is the most popular vegetable and grows on 93% of all household plots.
Florida
Florida Petit is a dwarf variety of tomato grown in greenhouses and on balconies.
Tomato ripen in 90 days. It can be grown both seedling and seedless. A small stem bush does not grow above 30 cm and produces very small fruits (15-20 g). At the same time with one bush you can get up to 1 kg of fleshy fruit. It is better to eat fresh. Berries have not too pronounced taste, therefore they are not suitable for marinades or preservation. Petite does not need a garter or the formation of a crown, looks great in the role of an ornamental plant. "Florida" does not require specific care, well endured by a lack of light, low humidity and not sick.
Pinocchio
Determinate dwarf variety of tomato, which grows to 20-25 cm. After sowing, a little more than 90 days elapse before the fruit fully ripens. From a distance, the bush looks like a single large cluster, which is covered with berries. Due to its structure, a tomato can produce 1-1.5 kg of fruits. This is an excellent yield for such a small plant. Mini-tomato does not require support or pruning, as it grows in the form of a miniature tree with a strong trunk.
Fruit "Pinocchio" small, pale red when ripe, reaches a mass of 20-25 g It has a bright taste, so it can be used both fresh and for processing into juices and sauces.
"Pinocchio" has an average resistance to diseases, is not picky about lighting, it feels great both at high humidity and at low. The plant does not tolerate spraying from a spray (the accumulation of moisture on the leaves destroys it).
Important! When the tomato reaches its maximum height and binds the clusters, new inflorescences will no longer form. After tomato ripening, the plant quickly fades and dries.
Room Pygmy
The tomato of this variety feels great in greenhouse conditions (flat or greenhouse), and in the open field. From germination and until ripe berries pass, a little more than 80 days pass. The tomato is a standard, determinant, grows to 25-30 cm. The fruit is regular rounded, smooth, bright red, weighs 20-25 g. The berry has excellent taste and a high percentage of solids. Unfortunately, the "Pygmy room" has a low yield. From one bush no more than 300 g of fruits will be harvested. Mini-tomatoes can be used both fresh and for whole-fruit canning.
Important! The variety can be planted in a seedless manner.
Besides its decorative appeal, "Room Pygmy" has several advantages:
- can be grown both in covered ground and open;
- does not require the formation of a bush;
- not affected by diseases.
Garden Pearl
The early ripe grade the Garden Pearl is also a dwarf tomato. From sowing to harvesting, no more than 90 days pass. A pearl differs from previous varieties in a less pronounced tree type, but rather resembles a liana with huge clusters of berries. Plant height does not exceed 40 cm. Type determinant, with creeping stem. Tomatoes do not require pruning stepson and tying.
The plant can be planted both in open ground and greenhouses. When landing in a flowerpot serves as an excellent decoration.
Fruits of the "Garden Pearl" are rounded, weighing 15 to 25 g. Tomatoes can be red, yellow and light pink. During the season you can get 2-3 kg of tomatoes. Used for serving the table, decorating dishes and whole canning. The pearl is subject to transportation and is stored for a long time. The variety has excellent fruit bearing and is sufficiently resistant to diseases, therefore it has become a favorite of many gardeners.
A huge variety of varieties and hybrids of tomatoes allows you to find the best option for every gardener, grower or just a hostess who wants plant a mini-tomato on your balcony.
