The best high-yielding, undersized tomatoes

It is not so easy to get a tomato crop in the conditions of a short cool summer, especially in the north-west, Siberia and the Urals. We have to make a number of efforts so that the tomatoes grow and delight the ripened fruits. For such climatic zones, many determinant varieties have been bred that have a growth restriction, that is, having reached a certain height, the bushes throw all their strength into flowering, growth, and ripening of vegetables. But such varieties are planted in unprotected soil only in the middle lane, and in cold regions tomatoes can not do without a roof over their heads.

Low-growing tomatoes for growing in Siberia and the Urals

Low tomatoes have a strong stalk and a limited number of brushes. Their advantages:

• have few stepsons;
• have a strong trunk that can withstand the crop;
• do not require a lot of space, can be used in compacted landings;
• they are grown in film greenhouses and without shelter.

For successful cultivation in areas of risky farming, it is necessary to select early and medium-ripening varieties and hybrids:

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1. Bullfinch. Bred specifically for the Siberian climate, the Urals, the Far East. It is considered to be early ripening varieties and gives the first crop in greenhouse cultivation by June 25th. Tomatoes turn red 3-3.5 months after planting seeds for seedlings. The bush of the Bullfinch is strong, does not pretend to hold a garter to the peg and remove stepsons, grows to 0.4-0.5 m in height. It is able to develop on poor soils, does not like an excess of nitrogen during feeding. Pink tomatoes of the correct spherical configuration with a thin skin weigh up to 150 g. The bullfinch gives a yield of about 5 kg per 1 sq. M. Tomatoes are universal, they are consumed for use in their natural form and for winter preparations.
2. Apparently invisible. The name of the tomato speaks for itself. Characterized as a precocious determinant variety. From the day of seed germination to harvesting takes 3 months. Bred for cultivation without shelter, the size of the bush, while reaching 0.5-0.6 m. Requires garter. Tomatoes are pink in color, round, smooth, weigh up to 120 g. They are used in their natural form, salad sliced, processed for the preparation of lecho, pastes, ketchups, juices. With sufficient care, it gives 3.5-4 kg per bush. Of the shortcomings noted sour taste.
3. Summer resident. The variety is classified as precocious, ripens 3.5 months after the germination of the sprouts. An adult plant is not higher than 0.7 m in height. It has an average amount of foliage and bushiness. The bush needs to be tied up, it is simple in leaving, forms ovaries and bears fruit even in the cold summer. Ripe round, even tomatoes of red color weigh from 50 to 100 g. Universal variety. Apply in its natural form and for pickling.
4. Lady fingers. The variety was bred for a long time, but its popularity has not declined over the years, due to good returns, early maturity and undemanding care. In height, the bushes reach 0.6-0.7 m. Ripens in 3.5 months from the appearance of sprouts. They have medium leafy and dark green tops. Tomatoes are small, elongated, small with a pimp on the end, weigh 50-60 g. They have a dense flesh and a sweet and sour taste. Gardeners consider this variety to be universal, suitable for use in salad slices, for salting. Manages to give the crop to the full swing of late blight.
5. Siberian troika. The variety was bred by Siberian breeders. It spread throughout Russia and fell in love with gardeners for confident resistance to the vagaries of the weather, productivity, taste of fruits.The bush grows to 60 cm in height, has a thick trunk, which must be tied up during the period of fruit loading. Red pepper-shaped tomatoes grow up to 15 cm long, and their weight varies from 200 to 300 g. In rainy summer treatment from late blight is necessary. One bush of tomato with good care gives up to 5 kg of vegetables. Due to the large volumes, tomatoes cannot be pickled as a whole, therefore, the fruits are eaten fresh, dried, frozen, sent for processing to make ketchups, pastes, juices, and lecho.
6. Alsou. This variety is considered medium early and is advised to be planted both in greenhouses and in open ground. Without shelter grows up to 80 cm, in favorable conditions reaches 1 m in height. Because of the thin trunk, the bush needs garter and support. Fruits are heart-shaped, in full ripeness pink-red, sugar in taste, have a weight of 300 to 500 g. They are used fresh, for the preparation of juices and pastes.
7. Demidov. Presented for cultivation in the Siberian region and northern regions. Tomato bushes are powerful, low, erect. It grows to 0.6 m. It is cold-resistant, grown both in greenhouses and without shelter. Fruits ripen on day 110 after seed germination. Fruits are pink, large, slightly flattened, their weight is 200-300 g. They have a dense and juicy pulp, without sourness.
8. Heavyweight of Siberia. Siberian breeders combined many advantages in it: large fruits, early yield of crops, unpretentiousness to weather conditions, resistance to diseases. In open ground, plants reach 0.5-0.6 m, in the greenhouse from 0.8 to 1 m. The foliage has a saturated green color. Due to the large size of the fruit, support is required, but slings must also be placed under the hands. Pink pepper-shaped fruits with dense juicy internal contents reach a weight of 0.5 kg. Do not burst, carry the carriage without sacrificing appearance.

Tomatoes for the middle zone and the Moscow region

The middle strip has a milder climate than the northern regions. The most popular and fruitful are:

1. Sanka. Bred by Russian collectors, proposed for midland cultivation. The shtambovy bush does not require a garter, grows up to 0.5-0.6 m in height. It is considered ultra-ripe. The time from planting a seed and receiving the first crop is 80-85 days. Suitable for planting in open ground. Resistant to lower temperatures and lack of sun. The yield is up to 15 kg with 1 sq. M. It is not a hybrid, the seeds can be collected and used for planting the next year. Vegetables of red color, roundish, with fleshy flesh, grow from 80 to 100 g. Sanka ripens before the onset of signs of the disease.
2. Mongolian dwarf (Mongol dwarf). It is good in that it is resistant to both cold summers and heat, therefore it is suitable for widespread cultivation. One of the shortest. Its height is about 15 cm, but it takes about 60 cm in diameter. It belongs to creeping tomatoes. It does not need garter and pinching, resistant to diseases and late blight. With proper care from 1 bush, up to 10 kg of sweet fruits are collected. The disadvantages include the difficulty of buying varietal seeds.
3. Verochka. It is considered a productive and early variety. It grows to 0.6 m in height. After germination of the shoots and before the first harvest, about 90 days pass. Ripe red tomatoes have a round shape, thin and durable skin. Their weight ranges from 100 to 150 g. The vegetable is universal, it is eaten in its natural form, processed for pastes and ketchups, pickled, salted, dried.
4. Gardener parsley. It has small bushes, up to 0.6 m in height. It belongs to hybrids, therefore, for planting, it is necessary to purchase new bags with seeds every year. Tomato is bred in the open ground. It is advisable to tie a bush before filling the fruits. Parsley gives up to 4 kg of tomato per plant. Fruits of red color, slightly elongated. The average weight of a tomato is 150-180 g.Tasty in both salads and preserves.
5. Kibits. In Russia, the seeds of this tomato are purchased from collectors. It is a low bush with a thick stem and powerful roots. Reaches 0.6 m in height, during the ripening period claims to a garter, otherwise it may break under the weight of the fruit. It is considered an ultra-early tomato. The fruits turn red in 80-90 days after seedling emergence. Fruits of a cylindrical shape with a nose at the end, up to 12 cm long, sweet and sour taste. The weight of 1 tomato is from 60 to 80 g. It is advisable to use them for preservation and drying due to the small size of the fruit. Quietly withstand transportation.
6. Caspar. Belongs to the hybrid group, grown by gardeners everywhere. In unprotected soil it grows up to 0.6 m, in a greenhouse - up to 1 m and above. Ripens early, after 3.5 months after germination. The fruits are elongated, red in color, weighing about 100 g. Each bush is able to produce 2.5 kg of tomatoes. The skin is dense, Caspar has a sour taste. The application is universal, they are used in salads, for salting, drying, cooking spins for the winter.

For cultivation in various climatic zones, breeders have bred many varieties, including determinant ones, which are planted mainly by those gardeners who do not have polycarbonate greenhouses, but only film shelters, or there is not enough space for growing tall tomatoes. You can choose your own variety, which grows well on such soil and gives excellent yields, only after trying many species. There are no single recommendations for all gardeners.