Today it’s hard to imagine a summer house without growing tomatoes. After all, this culture not only decorates the cottage with its appearance, but is a useful and necessary product of many people. A particular advantage of this culture is that they can be grown throughout the year. Some use greenhouses and window sills for this, well, in the summer, of course, summer cottages or vegetable gardens.
Undoubtedly, the largest tomato crop is harvested in the summer. What varieties of tomatoes are the most fruitful for open ground, many gardeners are interested in, because you want to not only have plenty to eat this product, but also to prepare various preparations from it, for example, tomato juice or tomato paste, and as you know, you need a lot of vegetables.
Various crop varieties have this crop. The plant differs in the shape of the fruit, taste, ripening period, and, of course, its own care requirements. It should also be noted that tomato varieties can be divided into ripening stages. Because there are fruits that do not lie for a long time and should be eaten in the first place. Mid-season crops also exist. If tomato cultivation occurs year-round, then late varieties should be used, as they can be stored for a long time.
Harvest and the best types of tomatoes
Usually, these crops are planted after the seedlings have hardened and are ready for the prepared bed. Such a process is quite scrupulous, because the plant must be comfortable, otherwise it will die. Indeed, in order to provide yourself with a worthy crop, it is necessary to comply with many requirements for this culture.
Usually, finished plants are planted under the open sky in mid-May, but, of course, this largely depends on the region and climate. Many start planting first in the greenhouse, then this is the end of April, the beginning of May. Because plants may not be ready for open ground due to weather temperature conditions.
Anastasia
An early tomato variety that can be planted in the open ground already in May. The stems of the plant are quite high. On these tomatoes many brushes are tied. The fruits are red and taper towards the tip. The taste is delicate, juicy. When fruiting this plant, the garter of the stem is required, since it can break due to the weight of the fruit. Usually the first support is given at a height of 20 centimeters.
Riddle
This type of tomato is characterized by its low growth, which is not an unimportant advantage of this plant. This early variety appeared not very long ago, but managed to fall in love with many summer residents. But, like every plant, it has its own nuances, for example, at least a variety and early, and the fruits ripen a little more than two months. The yield is quite high, the fruits are smooth, round, has high taste.
Such tomatoes easily tolerate transportation. With growth, the plant forms a large number of stepsons, which must be removed during time. Moreover, it is not necessary to throw them away, because, as practice shows, good seedlings are grown from them, which in the process will give an additional crop. Some summer residents do not specifically remove stepchildren to get smaller fruits.
Raspberry giant
The plant got its name because of the really huge fruits. Tomatoes are able to reach a weight closer to a kilogram, so this variety is large.The ovary of this plant occurs through a couple of leaves, so the stem of this species is very durable.
Fruits have a round slightly flattened red shape. It has high taste, is well stored. Sweet fruits of the plant are resistant to damage and easily tolerate transportation.
Harvest
This plant variety is considered mid-early and quite productive, since one bush gives about 10 kilograms, and with proper care and good watering, it can give much more. The beginning of August will boldly provide a decent harvest. Moreover, it should be noted that this type of plant bears fruit abundantly and for a long time, that is, until the very frost.
Roma
This plant variety has small oblong fruits. One ovary can give 18-20 pieces. The stems are large, capable of reaching several meters in length, and on the basis of which, the plant should be tied up, giving it good support, otherwise the bush will break due to the weight of the fruit. Fruits can please you with their excellent taste before the onset of cold weather, and this variety is ideal for both pickling and canning.
Giant
The name of the tomato suggests that the fruits of the plant are quite large in weight, which can reach a kilogram. The bush of the plant grows no more than half a meter, usually these types of tomatoes are grown for use in salads. Because it is there that they show their invaluable taste. And although the bush itself is considered not high, support for it is simply necessary, so the garter is required.
Pink Elephant
This type of tomato forms up to a dozen fruits per brush. They are sweet juicy and not very large. The mid-season variety can produce yellow, raspberry and various shades. Like many other cultures, they need support when growing, so that the stem does not break from the fruits.
De barao
This variety is known for its high-quality fruits, which are able to achieve weight in half a kilogram. The bushes are high, so there is a need to give them support, and the garter of the bushes may be required more than once. Matured tomatoes tolerate transportation well and are stored for a long time, absolutely without losing their appearance due to their dense skin. They also have long fruiting, that is, until the frosts you can enjoy their taste. The coloring of ripened tomatoes is observed quite diverse, sometimes it can even be mixed, for example, raspberry tomato with a green tip or dark purple color. Ideal for salting and canning.
Like many other cultures, high-yielding varieties of tomatoes require careful care. Based on what, tomatoes need to be well watered, loosen the soil for them so that the roots can "breathe". Also, this culture needs additional nutrition and good nutrition, only then you can count on a decent harvest.