Tomatoes grow very well in our latitudes. Breeders bred many varieties, among which there are early ones. It is this species that is popular, since most gardeners want to harvest as quickly as possible. The value of precocious varieties should not be underestimated. After prolonged cold weather, the body urgently needs vitamins, so a tomato salad will not only delight taste buds, but will also be quite useful. Interestingly, this vegetable crop contains a very important substance - choline. It allows you to reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood and prevent the development of most diseases.
But does everyone know which varieties should be planted? This article is called upon to help gardeners, in which the best early varieties of tomatoes for a polycarbonate greenhouse and open ground will be described. Surprisingly, even those who do not have plots can grow them. In this case, organize a small garden on the balcony. If you select undersized varieties, then they will develop perfectly and bear fruit even in a flower pot. So let's get started with a review of the best varieties.
How to choose early varieties of tomatoes for open ground?
It is necessary to choose a variety of vegetable culture not only by maturity. The fact is that there are no less important criteria. These include the type of bush growth and purpose. As for the latter, breeders breed special varieties that are only salad or are intended for canning. You can also pick up such tomatoes from which juice is made. However, this does not mean that these vegetables can not be used for salads.
Below will be presented the best varieties for planting in open ground with a brief description of their characteristics.
Valentine
When choosing varieties of early undersized tomatoes for open ground, it is necessary to pay attention to the excellent early ripening variety bred at the Vavilov Institute - Valentina. It has a small height - the aerial part of the bush does not grow above 55 cm. It begins to bear fruit already about three months (100 days) after sowing seeds for seedlings. Productivity is high. A maximum of 10 kg is collected from one bush. The fruit reaches a mass of 80 g. The shape is very similar to a large plum.
In order to increase the yield of this tomato variety, it is recommended to pay attention to the distance between the bushes. It should be big enough. But complementary foods with fertilizers does not play a paramount role. The main thing is the availability of free space for the development of the bush.
Variety Valentina is mainly used for winter preservation and preparation of juices. These tomatoes also make delicious sauces.
Advantages:
- low height of bushes;
- good tolerance of lack of moisture;
- not susceptible to disease;
- no need for trimming stepchildren;
- high productivity;
- the fruits are quite dense, so there will be no problems with transportation.
The only drawback is the need to tie up the bushes. If a large area is planted with this variety, then this process will take a lot of time and effort.
Parodist
A parodist is another of the undersized early tomato varieties. The bush grows in height from 38 to 50 cm. In order to collect ripe fruits, you will need to wait about 90 days. Unfortunately, the small size of the bush affects the amount of yield. From one it will not work to collect more than 3.5 kg. However, fruiting in this variety is stable. It is not affected even by bad weather conditions. Uniqueness of Parodist in rather large sizes of fruits. Tomatoes can reach a mass of 160 g. They are round in shape, slightly flattened. When fully ripened, they have a rich red color. Caring for the bushes is very simple. There is no need for garter and stepsoning.
Let's highlight the benefits of this variety:
- compact size of the bush (six plants are placed on one square meter);
- not afraid of a sharp change in weather conditions;
- cladosporiosis and fusariosis are not terrible for this variety.
Unfortunately, Parodist has several disadvantages. Naturally, the most significant is the low yield. In addition, the fruits are difficult to transport, as they are not dense enough.
Alpha
Many early varieties of tomatoes for open ground were loved by gardeners. But not all of them can grow in cold climates. Those living in this area are advised to choose the Alpha variety. It tolerates temperature extremes and other disasters.
Ripening after sowing occurs in approximately 80-90 days. Type of bush - determinant, standard. Its height does not exceed the mark of 55 cm. From one bush, the yield reaches seven kilograms. Alpha tomato fruits are small in size. On average, their weight is 60-70 g. They have a bright red color when ripe. The density is average. There are few seed chambers. Ideal for preparing a variety of dishes, including salads.
Alpha is a super-early variety. Tomatoes can already be harvested 65-70 days after planting. These dates correspond only to a warm climate. In the southern regions, ripe fruits can be enjoyed already in early summer. The uniqueness of this variety lies in the fact that high productivity in the early stages is achieved even with the seedling method of cultivation.
Consider the benefits of Alpha tomatoes:
- fruits of excellent quality;
- resistant to fungal diseases;
- quite unpretentious.
Disadvantages:
- poor preservation (cracks appear on the fruit when ripe);
- difficult to transport.
Gina
Studying the varieties of early tomatoes for open ground, you need to talk about such as Gina. He attracted the attention of gardeners with very large fruits. Although the bush is quite small (45-55 cm), tomatoes weighing up to 250 g are tied on it. This variety is not yet very popular, since it was bred relatively recently. Harvest can be harvested one hundred days after seed germination. In total, the bush gives about 3-3.5 kg of tomato. In warm latitudes (southern) it is planted in a non-seedling way. You can use the fruits for any purpose, however, preserving in jars intact will not work due to the large size.
Advantages:
- the fruits are regular in shape;
- can be stored for a long time;
- have resistance to fungal diseases;
- when ripening do not crack;
- simple care that does not require garter bushes.
Despite the fact that the aerial part of the plant is small, when planting bushes, it is important to observe the distance. It is allowed to grow only three bushes on one square meter. And this is the most significant drawback of this variety.
Amur Stamb
What else are popular early varieties of undersized tomatoes? Amur Stamb is perfect for open ground. By the way, these tomatoes are also grown in greenhouses. A distinctive feature is frost resistance and good tolerance of bad weather conditions. Thanks to these properties, tomatoes can be planted in Siberian regions.
Maximum bush grows to 50 cm. Fruit ripening occurs three months after the appearance of sprouts. This indicator can be considered average, since such early dates for many early varieties of tomatoes.
Productivity is not very big - only 4 kg. However, this is due to the size of the fruit. The tomatoes of the Amur stem are rather large, weighing 130 g. They do not have any features in shape - the fruit is the most common, round. However, it is fleshy, so it is great for preparing salads and other dishes.
Talk about the benefits. Among them:
- unpretentiousness and resistance to frost;
- You can grow immediately from the seeds;
- stepsoning is not required;
- resistance to fungal diseases, in particular verticillosis.
By and large, this variety does not have cons. The only thing that can be attributed to the disadvantages is low productivity. However, it is offset by the large size of the fruit.
Marisha
There are such early varieties of undersized tomatoes that are included in the State Register for the North Caucasus region. One of these is Marisha. The fruits ripen quite early - already 85 days after planting. Bushes are medium-leaved. They have a small height of the aerial parts - about 45-50 cm. Planted seedlings must be planted in the ground. Stepsoning is required. In an adult bush, two main stems are made. Yields are quite common, as for low-growing varieties. From one square meter, you can collect no more than 8.5 kilograms. Ripe red fruits, small (up to 90 g), rounded. They have a characteristic sweet taste with slightly noticeable acidity. The density of tomatoes is good, which allows them to be stored and transported over long distances. Most often, this variety is used for the preparation of salads, however, they can also be preserved. Fruiting does not depend on the stability of weather conditions.
Benito
Many gardeners prefer to grow Dutch early tomato varieties. In this group there are those who begin to bear fruit already by 68-70 days, subject to sowing in open ground. In order to get such a result, you need to choose the Benito variety. He is stunted. The bush grows to 55 centimeters. The yield is excellent. On one hectare, you can collect up to 90 tons of ripe tomatoes - one bush gives an average of 8 kg. Fruits are large (up to 120 g), have an elongated plum shape. Differ in a thin sweetish smack. Pretty fleshy, few seeds, not watery. The variety is universal. Suitable for both eating raw and for preservation and processing.
The fruits of the Benito F1 hybrid early tomato variety can be stored for a long time. Taste qualities will not be lost. They also tolerate long transportation.
What is their merit? First of all, it is worth highlighting a wide range of regions in which this variety is growing well. You can plant it starting from Siberia and ending with the Black Sea. Also, the plant is resistant to fungal diseases. And most importantly, you don’t have to tie it up. The last advantage will be appreciated by those people who plant quite large areas with this variety.
No significant flaws were found. However, it will be necessary to carry out preparatory work before sowing. We are talking about seed treatment with a special agent that stimulates growth. Also, they are planted in the ground only in seedlings.
Don Juan
The best variety of early tomatoes for open ground is Don Giovanni. It has a rather interesting feature - the raspberry color of ripened fruits. In shape, the tomatoes are elongated. The bush grows to 70 centimeters. The yield is decent. From one bush collect up to eight kilograms. Fruits of medium size - about 80 g. Harvesting is already possible on 95-98 days after planting.
Taste is excellent. It can be used for any purpose - preservation, juice, salads and so on. There are no problems with storage. Due to its high density, it is perfectly transported. This variety is unpretentious, but has a low level of frost resistance.
Early tomatoes: varieties for greenhouses
Often a greenhouse is used to grow early varieties of vegetables. Thanks to this design, it is easy to create optimal conditions for plant growth. It is especially recommended that you choose this method for those who live in regions where temperature jumps are observed. The ability to independently regulate the microclimate inside the greenhouse is an indisputable advantage. However, unforeseen problems may arise. The fact is that greenhouse air promotes the development of bacteria harmful to the plant. Of course, you can deal with them with the help of chemicals, but it is better to immediately plant such varieties of tomatoes that already have immunity. Let's look at which of them are popular among gardeners.
Friend
Although gardeners are somewhat wary of new varieties of early tomatoes, each of them wants to try them. Breeders bred a greenhouse hybrid called Buddy. It has a good harvest, which can be harvested after 2.5 months. With one square meter, approximately 15 kilograms of tomatoes are obtained. The peel of the fruit is glossy, the color is deep red. Bushes are extended on average by 70 cm. Formation is carried out by pinching. It is recommended to leave only one stalk. Shoots are surely tied up to increase productivity and better ripening. The fruits are fleshy. In each of them there are 3-4 nests with seeds. The average weight of a tomato is 100 g, however, with proper care, it is likely to get fruits weighing up to 200 g.
This variety has a high level of protection against damage by bacteria, is unpretentious, tolerates temperature jumps. It is allowed to grow on open ground, however, in this case, three main shoots must be left. Harvested in two approaches. And it is very convenient for those involved in the cultivation of tomatoes for sale.
Evangelism
Which advise to choose early varieties for greenhouses? Blagovest F1 tomatoes will delight gardeners with beautiful large fruits. For ripening, they will need about 100 days, maybe a little more. Bushes are tall. They can be extended up to 1.7 m. Naturally, they are necessarily tied up, since the fruits of this species reach a weight of 115 g. They are tied on the hands, where their number is 7-8 pieces. Of course, it will be difficult for the plant to keep such a weight.
Blagovest tomatoes stepchild. To increase productivity, two main shoots must be formed. It is also recommended to plant bushes not often - no more than three per square meter. This will help maintain the quality of the crop and increase its quantity. On average, up to 8 kilograms per plant can be collected per season.
Fruits are used for different purposes. They are completely universal. Great for marinades, sauces, pickles, salads.
Golden brush
What early tomato varieties are considered unusual? These include the Golden Brush. The variety is called so for good reason. The fact is that the fruits have a beautiful yellow color. Fruits on the brush. In one string, there are up to ten pieces. Tomatoes ripen in 3-3.5 months. The bush is quite high - it extends approximately 1.5 m.
Not only the color of this variety attracted the attention of gardeners. It has a rather interesting fruit shape. Tomatoes are somewhat similar to a pear. They are small. The weight of one fruit does not exceed 35 g. They can be preserved, used for salads, used as a decoration for dishes.
Tangerine
The list of the best early tomato varieties is replenished with another racemose variety. It is called Mandarin Duck. After planting, the first ripe fruits can be tasted in 3.5 months. This variety needs good care. Bushes grow quite high - more than two meters. It is necessary to tie up not only the main shoot, but also the stems where the brush was formed. The fact is that the fruits of the Mandarin variety reach 110 g, so it will be quite difficult for the plant to keep the ovaries on their own. Productivity is very high. From one bush you can collect an average of ten kilograms. Ripe tomato has a characteristic orange color and dessert flavor. The shape is round. Outwardly, there is a similarity with tangerines, hence the name. Those who have already grown this variety, recommend that at the end of the growing season, be sure to pin the growth point. Also, do not forget to trim the stepsons.
The Mandarin duck variety differs from many others in that it contains a large amount of a substance such as beta-carotene. Breeders planted a culture of protection against disease. Tomatoes are not afraid of bad weather conditions, therefore they bear fruit stably.
Sweet bunch
Another interesting early variety of tomatoes for greenhouses is a sweet bunch. In other conditions does not grow. Attention must be paid to one detail. On the package it is indicated that this variety is also planted in open ground. But it will bear fruit only in areas with a southern climate. Harvested after 3.5 months. Difficulty in care may arise due to the height of the bush. The plant extends up to 2.5 meters. The bushes must be tied so that the branch can hold the brush with the fruits. The clusters are very large. They can have up to 50 pieces of tomatoes. The weight of each fruit is up to 25 g. They are remotely similar to cherries, not only in shape, but even in color. During the season, 4 kilograms of crop are harvested from one bush.
Ultra-ripe polycarbonate greenhouse varieties
What new ultra-early early tomato varieties do experienced gardeners recommend paying attention to?
- Amber is an unpretentious variety. It can grow in latitudes with any climate. It got its name thanks to the golden fruits. They are medium in size - 60 g. Ripen on low bushes (up to 35 cm), which do not need to be tied. Also, they do not need to be stepson.
- A bear in the north is a tomato variety that can be grown even in cold regions. , , . . , .
- Junior is a variety whose ripened fruits can already be tasted on day 80 after seed germination. Full-fledged fruits reach a mass of one hundred grams. Even when overripe, do not crack. They have a red color, and quite bright. Productivity is low - no more than 2 kg.
- The joy of summer. Tomatoes of this variety are attracted by the interesting shape of the fruit. They are slightly elongated and flat. Weight can reach 120 g. Color is red.