Review of the best varieties of tall tomatoes for open ground: help in choosing and reviews from summer residents
Tall tomatoes for open ground are distinguished by their productivity and ease of care - they are grown in the south and in the middle zone. These tomatoes are mid-season, the fruits grow large and juicy. Tomatoes are used to prepare first and second courses, salads and appetizers.
In this article we will look at the best tall varieties of tomatoes for open ground and learn how to get a rich and tasty harvest.
The best tall varieties for open ground
Varieties and hybrids differ according to purpose, care requirements, and yield.. Some bear fruit only in the southern regions, others also manifest themselves in the middle zone.
Cardinal
Plant height is about 1.5 m, leaves are medium sized, wide. The bush is powerful and requires tying to a support and pinching. The tomatoes are heart-shaped, raspberry-red in color, sugary.
There are few seeds, the pulp is juicy and sweet. The weight of the fruit varies from 300 to 500 g; about 5 kg of crop is harvested from 1 bush. The variety is used for preparing salads or slicing vegetables.
Pink Elephant
Large-fruited and heat-resistant Pink Elephant grown on loose and fertile soils. The tomatoes are round, slightly flattened. The color is pink-red, the skin is glossy. The weight of the fruit is about 250 g, the pulp is dense and fleshy. From 1 m², gardeners receive from 6 to 9 kg of vegetables.
In use, Pink Elephant is universal, suitable for fresh consumption and for preparing salads, winter preparations, and sandwiches.The fruits of the Pink Elephant are shown in the photo below.
Interesting! Tomatoes contain vitamins A and B, folic and ascorbic acid, and fiber. Eating tomatoes stimulates the production of the “happiness hormone” - endorphin, relieves fatigue and improves immunity. Tomatoes are added to dietary dishes; 100 g contains 20 kcal.
Wonder of the earth
The bushes grow up to 1.5 m, suitable for growing in open ground and in a greenhouse. Wonder of the earth resistant to sudden changes in weather - frost, rain, fog. Tolerates heat and drought. Color - rich pink.
The skin is dense and glossy, thanks to which the tomatoes have good keeping quality and are suitable for long-term storage. The shape of the fruit is heart-shaped, weight from 150 to 200 g. The taste is sweet, the variety is universal in use. From 8 to 14 neat tomatoes ripen on one bush.
De Barao
Indeterminate high-yielding variety growth is not limited, so timely gartering and pinching is required. Late ripening De Barao ripens 115 days after the appearance of the first shoots. The tomatoes are compact, average weight 80 g. Oval in shape, thick, glossy skin. The taste is balanced, sweet and sour. Productivity is about 8 kg per 1 m².
Important! To obtain the best yield, De Barao is grown as seedlings. 3 weeks before planting in the ground, the seeds are disinfected with manganese and placed in a container with soil. The seedlings are placed on the windowsill, watered and fertilized. Seedlings strengthen the plant's immunity and reduce the risk of diseases and pests.
Barmaley
The plant is massive, up to 2 m high. Early tall Barmaley bears fruit 100 days after emergence and requires staking and pinching of the top.The tomatoes are flat-round, weight varies from 200 to 300 g. The skin is smooth, the flesh is juicy and sugary. The color is light pink, there are few seeds.
Barmaley can be transported over long distances without consequences, is perfectly stored, and is universal in use. The productivity is high - about 16 kg of tomatoes are obtained from 1 m².
wild Rose
wild Rose ripens in 110-115 days. Suitable for growing in temperate regions. The fruits are round in shape and pink in color and have attractive commercial qualities. Tall bushes are pinched and tied to a support. The average weight of a tomato is 400 g; the variety is universal in use.
The taste is sweetish, the flesh is dense. About 6 kg of tomatoes are harvested from 1 m². Some are consumed fresh, some are stored for storage.
Anniversary Tarasenko
A mid-season indeterminate variety ripens in 115-120 days. The height of the bush is 170 cm. It has an original shape - round tomatoes with a pointed nose, weight 80 g.
Anniversary Tarasenko resistant to diseases and pests, but demanding on soil conditions. Vegetables make delicious salads and canned winter preparations. The taste is sugary, the flesh is fleshy. Productivity 15 kg per 1 m².
China Gold
An early ripening variety ripens in 85-90 days. The tomatoes are perfectly even and smooth, golden-orange in color. The taste is sweet and soft. The weight of a tomato is 150-200 g; vegetables are consumed fresh. The Chinese Gold variety is popular in Russia and the CIS countries. Productivity 4 kg from 1 bush.
Important! To preserve the benefits and taste of the crop, tomatoes are picked along with the stalk and wiped with a dry and clean cloth. To store tomatoes, place them in wooden boxes, cover the top with newspaper and put them in a dry cellar.
Mikado pink
Ripens in 95-105 days from the moment the first shoots appear. The bushes are indeterminate, height from 1.5 to 1.8 m. Mikado pink needs pinching and bush formation.
The fruits are flat-round, weight varies from 200 to 300 g, in some cases reaching 600 g. The color is red-raspberry, the taste is sweet and juicy, the peel is smooth. Productivity 11 kg per 1 m². Mikado pink is suitable for making soups, tomato paste and juice.
Honey saved
Salad variety Honey saved easy to care for, however, requires shaping and tying to a support. Productivity 5 kg per bush. The shape is spherical, the color is golden-orange. The weight of the fruit varies from 200 to 600 g. Honey spas is resistant to late blight and root rot, and is immune to weather changes.
It is recommended to consume the crop fresh or as a chopped vegetable. Vegetables are not suitable for long-term storage.
How to choose the best variety
When choosing a variety, take into account ripening period, care requirements, type of bush, taste of tomatoes. Let's look at what to pay special attention to.
Type
There are several classifications of tomatoes:
- By type there are indeterminate and determinant. The first group includes varieties that are not limited in growth. Of these, Yubileiny Tarasenko, Barmaley, and Honey Spas are distinguished. Such tomatoes need gartering and pinching the tops. Determinate varieties are not tall.
- According to the period of ripening they distinguish early-ripening, mid-ripening and late-ripening varieties. The first group includes Mikado Pink, the second - Jubilee Tarasenko. Of the late-ripening ones, De Barao is distinguished.
- Suitable for long-term storage tomatoes Miracle of the Earth, Wild Rose, Barmaley.They do not lose their taste and beneficial qualities and retain their appetizing appearance. Tomatoes used for fresh consumption are Gold of China, Honey Spas, and Pink Elephant.
- Carpal tomatoes are classified into a separate group. They grow in clusters of 4-6 pieces. Carpal gold includes the Gold of China and Barmaley.
Important! The choice of variety depends on the purpose of the vegetables. To prepare winter preparations, choose varieties with compact fruits - Gold of China and De Barao. Miniature fruits look appetizing in jars. The varieties Pink Elephant and Mikado Pink are suitable for salads, processing into juice, paste or lecho.
Depending on the region
Stable and easy-to-care varieties will take root in any region. However When choosing, it is important to follow a number of rules:
- For the Moscow region and central Russia, the Honey Spas and Barmaley varieties are chosen. They are easy to care for but are sensitive to soil and climate.
- For the Urals and Siberia, varieties with a short ripening period are chosen, for example, Gold of China. Tomatoes ripen in short and cool summers.
- The Volga region is distinguished by fertile and loose lands, so there are no restrictions on the choice for gardeners.
Reviews from summer residents
Several reviews from gardeners who grow tall tomatoes on their plots:
Nikita, Moscow: “I love the productive variety Pink Elephant for its beautiful and juicy tomatoes. I pick the fruits while they are still green - they ripen on the balcony. The growing technology is simple, the main thing is to tie up the plant in time.”.
Maria, Chelyabinsk: “I plant the tall variety Barmaley in open ground. I collect it in August, use it fresh or pickle it for the winter. It’s nice to open a jar of juicy preparations in the cold.”.
Pavel, Orel: “Tall varieties cause a lot of trouble - you have to constantly shape and pinch them, remove stepsons. In my opinion, it is better to plant determinate standard bushes on the site, the height of which is 50 cm.".
Conclusion
When choosing a variety, pay attention to the ripening period and the height of the bush. In open ground, tomatoes are planted in a pre-fertilized and clean bed. Care consists of timely watering and fertilizing.
Pay attention to the garter: if this is not done in time, the bushes will break under the weight of the fruit. Tomatoes are versatile in use, suitable for making soups, salads, stews, and appetizers. For long-term storage, vegetables are harvested during the period of biological ripeness - when the tomatoes are green in color.