We choose the best variety of ultra-early ripening tomatoes and get a rich harvest as quickly as possible

Tomatoes are universal in use: they are used for making soups, salads, pasta, and juices. Tomatoes are good for fresh consumption and after heat treatment. Vegetables are grown both in open ground and in greenhouses.

Let's consider which varieties are best suited for greenhouse cultivation and how choose tomato seeds, which will provide you with a rich harvest.

Features of growing ultra-early ripening tomatoes in a greenhouse

An ultra-early tomato, as the name implies, produces the fastest possible harvest. First of all, pay attention to the choice of seeds for planting.

Some varieties are only suitable for greenhouse conditions. Research the seed manufacturer, find reviews from farmers, ask fellow gardeners about the features of a particular variety. Determine for what purpose you are growing the crop - some greenhouse varieties are suitable for canning and pickling, some are suitable for fresh consumption, as they cannot be stored for a long time.

Decide for yourself how much time you are willing to spend caring for the plant. There are tomatoes with high resistance to diseases and pests. In this case, your efforts and time costs will be minimal. Or vice versa - some varieties, having high yield and taste, are easily susceptible to disease, so they need to be monitored more carefully.

Important! When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, remember: the plant also needs regular watering, fertilizing and loosening the soil. The idea that greenhouse tomatoes require less care than tomatoes in open ground is erroneous.

Ultra-early ripening tomato varieties for greenhouses

Let's look at varieties that are great for growing in a greenhouse:

1. Amur standard. Many gardeners liked the bright red tomato. The variety does not require special care and is unpretentious to climatic conditions. It has dense juicy pulp and a sweetish taste. About 4 kg of tomatoes are harvested from one bush. The Amur standard tolerates picking well and practically does not form stepsons. Tomatoes are stored for a long time and retain good presentation and taste during transportation.
2. Wonder of the earth. Mid-season variety with large, beautiful heart-shaped tomatoes. It is best to use them fresh, since the vegetable cannot be stored for a long time. The bushes are tall, so a mandatory garter to the support is required. The miracle of the earth should be periodically fed with mineral fertilizers, as well as watered and weeds removed in a timely manner.
3. Siberian early ripening. Juicy and aromatic fruits occupy a leading position among gardeners in central Russia. Low and compact bushes produce the first harvest within 110 days from planting. Siberian early ripening does not crack, is resistant to the vagaries of weather, and has a stable yield.
4. Ultra early ripening F1. Fertile soils and sunny beds are best suited for this variety of tomato. In the shade, the vegetable ripens more slowly. We recommend using only warm water for watering. The variety is excellent for canning and pickling, as the fruits are small and compact.
5. Apples in the snow – productive early ripening variety. The height of one bush is no more than 70 cm. Tomatoes ripen in clusters, 5-6 pieces per branch. The shape of the vegetable is round, the flesh is juicy, and the skin is thin. Apples on snow are often used to make tomato juice or paste, ketchup. Among the disadvantages, the variety is noted to be unstable to late blight, a fungal infection that affects most tomatoes.
6. Pink miracle F1. The ripening period is ultra-early - only 80 days. The variety is characterized by excellent productivity - about 18 kg of tomatoes are harvested from one bush. The pink miracle is easily transported. The weight of one tomato is about 80 g, the skin is soft, the taste is semi-sweet, juicy.
7. Siberian pirouette. The fruits have an elongated shape with a pointed tip, a pleasant red-orange color. The height of one bush is about 2 m, and the plant needs pinching and garters. The variety has a short shelf life, so it is best to consume the vegetable fresh, for example, use it in salads or side dishes. It is easy to care for and resistant to weather changes.
8. Korneevsky red. The variety appeared back in 1980. These tomatoes can be harvested before the maturity stage - the vegetable is able to ripen on its own at room temperature. The tomato itself is large, neatly shaped, and one weight is 400 g or more. The skin is thin, glossy. They are stored for a long time and are resistant to diseases. Korneevsky red should be watered in moderation - excess moisture can lead to cracking.
9. Mystery. Compact bushes reach a maximum height of 0.5 m. The average weight of one tomato is about 80 g. The yield is average. Riddle has almost no stepsons, which, undoubtedly, has become an advantage of the variety.Due to its attractive presentation, tomatoes are often grown not only for personal use, but also for sale.

Which regions are best to grow in?

Regions with a warm temperate climate and fertile soil are best suited for cultivation. The leaders here are the Krasnodar region, the Volgograd region, and the Astrakhan region. In these areas, tomatoes grow well in open ground conditions.

Fortunately, there are many varieties that are intended for cultivation in central Russia, as well as in the Northern regions of our country. For example, Siberian pirouette and Siberian early ripening have excellent resistance to frost, are not afraid of climate change and are characterized by stable yields.

The best varieties for the Urals are Babushkin Secret, Pink Flamingo and Samara.

Important! Pay attention to air humidity. Tomatoes do not like excess moisture and begin to crack and quickly deteriorate. Also, due to excess moisture, fungus may develop.

Varieties for growing in a greenhouse

TOP 5 best varieties for growing in greenhouse conditions:

1. King of Kings. The tomatoes are large and sweet. The weight of one varies from 500 to 1000 g. The bushes ripen within 125-135 days. Excellent resistance to rot and late blight. About 6 kg of tomatoes are harvested from one bush. The variety undoubtedly earned its name thanks to its excellent juicy taste.
2. Verlioka. It is immune to most tomato diseases and has excellent taste. Housewives love Verlioka - tomatoes are universal in use and do not lose their quality after heat treatment. They ripen quickly - within about 95-105 days. The bushes are low. At the same time, the crop requires obligatory pinching and nutritious soil.
3. Samara. Tall bushes require staking, otherwise the stem may break. Gardeners harvest about 4 kg of tomatoes from one bush. Samara is also versatile in use and unpretentious in care. Resistance to infections is average. Keeping quality is good.
4. Honey cream. The variety is characterized by a sweet and sour taste. Ripens early - within only 90 days. The skin is dense, which is why the tomatoes are well stored and transported. The growth of the bush is small - only 60 cm. It takes well to mineral fertilizing and organic fertilizers.
5. Openwork. Relatively new variety. Best suited for growing in regions with fertile soil. The weight of one fruit is about 300 g, the shape is slightly elongated, flattened. Summer residents harvest about 4 kg of tomatoes from one bush. The openwork requires the obligatory formation of a bush.

For growing in open ground

TOP 5 for growing varieties in open ground:

1. Marisha. Universal tomatoes for open ground. Many gardeners love small, rich red tomatoes. The variety is adapted to extreme weather conditions.
2. Agatha – an early ripening variety, ripens within 100 days. The maximum height of the bush is about 45 cm, but this does not interfere with harvesting an excellent harvest. They ripen at the same time, so they are widely used for sale. The maximum weight of one tomato is 100 g. The pulp is sweet and dense.
3. Ballerina – pinkish or raspberry elongated tomatoes. Resists fungal infections well. Ballerina is a universal tomato. The tomatoes themselves are small in size, so they are convenient to use in preparations and canning.
4. Banana legs. The name speaks for itself: in appearance the fruits really look like small bananas.The color is pale yellow, the flesh is sweetish. Does not require pinching, tomatoes grow in clusters. Productivity is above average. Due to their unusual appearance, Banana Legs often become a decoration for any feast.
5. Betalux ripens 95 days from the date of planting. The bushes reach a height of only 40 cm, so they do not need a garter. There is also no need to step-up Betalux. Round shape, red color. The weight of one tomato is about 120 g, the flesh is fleshy and dense.

Features of variety selection

There are a great variety of different varieties today, so it is important to take into account all the nuances when choosing.

List of super early tomato varieties

If you do not want to wait a long time for the harvest, we advise you to pay attention to the following varieties:

• Aurora;
• Debut;
• Katyusha;
• Mystery;
• Sanka;
• Samara;
• King of Kings;
• Alpha.

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Low growing varieties They will not only give you a rich harvest, but will also decorate the greenhouse with its appearance:

• Pink honey;
• Alaska;
• El Dorado;
• Supermodel;
• Betalux;
• Honey cream;
• Agatha.

Determinate and indeterminate

Determinate varieties mean that the bush will grow to a certain height and no more. Indeterminate ones, on the contrary, grow until their growth is artificially stopped.

The best determinate varieties:

• Bobcat;
• Linda;
• Mystery;
• Roma;
• Danko.

The best indeterminate varieties:

• Miracle of the Earth;
• Watermelon;
• Bull's heart;
• Abakan pink;
• King of Siberia;
• Japanese crab.

Resistant to diseases and pests

Tomatoes, like other plants, are susceptible to various diseases. The most common of them: late blight (fungus on the bush), root rot, tobacco mosaic (can destroy the entire crop).

The most disease-resistant tomato varieties:

• Charisma F1;
• Vologda F1;
• Ural F1;
• Firebird F1;
• Koenigsberg;
• Chio-chio-san;
• Pot-bellied hut;
• Yablonko Russia.

Important! There are no varieties in nature that are 100% protected from fungi, infections and pests. If a seed manufacturer writes on the packaging that a variety is not susceptible to pests, this is nothing more than a commercial move.

Rules for caring for early ripening varieties

To get a rich harvest you need:

1. Give the crop fertilizer periodically. For example, a few days after planting, the soil should be fed with a Nitrophoska solution. This is a complex universal fertilizer based on phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium.
2. Feed tomatoes during harvest. Magnesium sulfate or potash fertilizers are suitable for this.
3. Water the crop as the soil dries out. Tomatoes do not like drought, but there is no need to fill them with water either. Excessive moisture leads to cracking of vegetables and the appearance of rotten.
4. Loosen the soil without damaging the stems and roots of plants.
5. If necessary, trim and tie up bushes. Due to the tall growth and heavy weight, the stems may break.

Reviews from summer residents

Feedback from people regarding the choice of variety is mixed. Gardeners note a number of advantages of early-ripening tomatoes:

• the first harvest is not long in coming;
• low susceptibility of most varieties to frost and climate change;
• high productivity;
• ease of care.

However, some varieties are different:

• low or average taste;
• short shelf life;
• low immunity to late blight.

Important! When choosing one variety or another, pay attention to its advantages and disadvantages. Choose only those tomatoes that are suitable for growing in your region.

Maria, Novosibirsk: “Early ripening tomatoes are my favorite.They are easy to care for and have good immunity to pests. My favorites are the Aurora and Ballerina varieties. I recommend them to all the gardeners I know.”

Stanislav, Ust-Katav, Chelyabinsk region: “I was dissatisfied with the early-ripening tomatoes I grew. I was not satisfied with the weak taste of the Roma variety. Next season I’ll try to plant another variety of early-ripening tomatoes - maybe they’ll taste better.”

Conclusion

Early ripening tomatoes primarily attract gardeners due to their speed of ripening. As a rule, the first fruits begin to appear 85-100 days from planting. They do not require special skills to care for, so even novice gardeners get a good harvest.

Many varieties do not require pinching, which has become a significant advantage. Varieties for open ground are perfect for the southern regions of the country, tomatoes for greenhouses - for more severe climatic conditions.