What are standard varieties of tomatoes and which of them are considered the best among gardeners

It's hard to imagine a garden without tomatoes. This vegetable is loved by both children and adults. Tomatoes are canned for the winter, eaten fresh, and added to salads and other dishes. The vegetable is also used in folk medicine and cosmetology. Standard tomatoes deserve special attention. What are standard varieties of tomatoes and how they differ from others, we will consider further.

What are standard tomatoes

This is a special variety of tomatoes that differs short stature and modest dimensions. Since the bushes do not grow tall, they are easier to care for—there is no need to tie up the stems for fear that they will break.

Since these varieties do not require special care, standard tomatoes are to the taste of many gardeners. There are dozens of different varieties that satisfy the needs of both amateur gardeners and professional farmers.

Features of standard varieties

These varieties can be recognized by a number of characteristic features:

• their bushes are small and neat;
• tomatoes do not require pinching;
• maximum height – 0.6 m;
• tomatoes bear fruit well even when planted densely; their root system does not require much space;
• They are grown either in open ground or in greenhouses.

The best standard varieties

We bring to your attention a list of the best standard varieties tomatoes.

Universal varieties

Tomatoes that can be planted both in open ground and in greenhouses.

1. Cameo - representative of early ripening varieties.The fruits have a beautiful even shape and are red in color. Due to their excellent taste and attractive appearance, they are in great demand. The pulp of the variety is soft, with an aromatic, attractive aroma.
2. Sultan. The average weight of one fruit is about 200 g. The tomatoes are dense, the skin is of medium thickness. Well transported and stored. Maintenance does not require special agricultural technology; the main thing is to maintain the required level of moisture and remove weeds. If you water your tomatoes too often, the fruit may crack.
3. Oak - fleshy and tasty fruits. The bushes are compact and neat. The fruits are small in size, the weight of one tomato is about 100 g. They ripen early, which is why gardeners love the variety. Due to their small size, they are actively used in preparations and pickling.
4. Yamal. Bushes of this species do not exceed 0.5 m in height. The tomatoes themselves are dense. Yamal is resistant to parasites and diseases. It is not fussy about care and does not require stepsoning. The only thing the plant needs is regular watering and a little fertilizing.
5. Bushman - one of the most popular varieties of tomatoes. It reaches a height of 50 cm, the weight of the tomato is about 130 g. The main advantage of the variety is its tolerance to heat and dry weather. Bushman is able to go without watering for a long time and still not lose its beneficial properties.
6. Denis. Bushes with red-pink fruits reach a height of approximately 80 cm. The weight of one fruit is about 100 g. The tomato is tasty, however, it contains a large amount of sugar, so it should not be consumed by people suffering from diabetes.
7. Lion Heart. Fruits with a beautiful name have an equally beautiful smooth shape. The fruits are medium - the weight of one is about 180 g. The structure is dense, so the variety is well stored and does not crack.The maximum height of the bushes is 120 cm.
8. Boni M. An early ripening variety with very neat small bushes. The vegetables are small, the weight of one tomato is only 60 g. Planted only with pre-prepared seedlings. Tomatoes are aromatic and sweet.
9. Red pearl — in appearance, I see tomatoes resemble small red pearls - hence the name. The height of the bushes is only 30-40 cm, so they can be grown both in a greenhouse and on the balcony of a house. In addition to taste, “pearls” play a decorative role - their neat appearance will decorate any area.
10. Alpha. Fruits well in areas with variable climates. The super early variety will bring you a rich harvest even without seedlings. Height is about 1.5 m, stems are straight. In the southern regions it is grown in open ground, on lands with climatic conditions - in unheated greenhouses. The pulp is dense, there are few seeds in it.
11. Florida is amazing. These are the same cherry tomatoes that are loved by many. Small fruits are used to prepare many dishes. For example, they decorate canapé sandwiches or salads. The maximum weight of one tomato does not exceed 20 g. Glossy and aromatic fruits are early ripening varieties.
12. Little Red Riding Hood. This variety is not afraid of temperature changes or common diseases. It can be grown both in open ground and under film or on the balcony. The variety does not require pinching. Each branch produces about 5 fruits. The height of one bush is no more than 70 cm.
13. Far North. Low, strong trunks about 50 cm in height. They ripen within 3 months from the date of appearance of the first shoots. The shape is round, elongated. Universal to use, no preliminary seedlings required. The plant is cold-resistant.

For open ground

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the varieties of standard tomatoes for open ground.

1. Severin - mid-season variety. The growth of the bushes is no more than 1.5 m. Tomatoes have an elastic and dense shell that is resistant to cracks. Severine is most often used to make sauces, pastes or tomato juice. However, fresh tomatoes are no worse - even when cut, they do not fall apart, but retain their elastic shape.
2. Snegirek - a typical representative of standard varieties. Perfect for growing outdoors, tolerates fungus and other diseases well. The color is rich, red.
3. Summer resident - early ripening variety. The tomato is large, the weight of one fruit reaches 200 g. The texture of the tomatoes is fleshy and juicy. Gives a rich harvest under any climatic conditions. Excellent for planting in central Russia. Due to their large size, it is best to consume the fruits fresh.
4. Kobzar. The maximum size of the bush is only 70 cm. The fruits have a pleasant raspberry-coloredpink color, the weight of one tomato is about 100 g. It cannot be said that Kobzar is distinguished by high yield, but the taste of the ripened fruits is bright and juicy.
5. Shchelkovsky early. The fruits of this species ripen at the same time, so they are grown mainly for sale. The fruits are medium, weight 80-100 g. They require weed removal and watering.
6. pepper baby - interesting oval-shaped tomatoes. Externally they resemble bell peppers. The height of the bush is only 30 cm, however, the weight of the tomatoes reaches 150 g. The baby pepper is fragrant and is used in the preparation of spices and sauces.
7. Flame Agro. This variety got its name because of its bright, saturated color. The leaves of the plant are medium-sized, dark green. The average weight of a tomato is about 120 g.Resistant to bad weather, tolerates long periods of lack of watering.
8. Seducer. Mid-season variety, weight of one fruit is about 200 g. Ripens well in open ground, including in bad weather conditions.
9. Varvara. From one bush you can collect up to 1.5 kg. The shape of tomatoes resembles small cylinders, which makes them convenient to use for canning.
10. Anyuta - one of the ultra-early ripening varieties. The yield is high, and the tomatoes do not need to be pinched. The taste of the vegetable is sweet and pronounced.
11. Fighter. The shape of this variety resembles small plums. Excellent for both the southern regions of Russia and the middle zone.
12. St. Andrew's surprise. Famous for its large fruits and mild taste. Because of the latter, Surprise is used to prepare tomato juice. The dense peel helps the vegetables to withstand transportation well, without losing their taste and external qualities.
13. Skorospelki Nevskie 7. The name speaks for itself - the vegetable has a minimum ripening period. The height of the bush is approximately 150 cm. The tomatoes are small and elastic.
14. Watercolor. The weight of the fruit ranges from 40 to 120 g. In appearance, they also resemble elongated plums. You can also pick tomatoes unripe - they will “grow” perfectly in indoor conditions. Watercolor is an early ripening variety. The fruits ripen 100-120 days after planting in open ground. Seeds for seedlings should be prepared approximately 2 months before planting.
15. Evgenia. The variety is resistant to cracking. Fruit weight is approximately 60-80 g. The variety is early ripening, the yield is high. Great for salads and canning. The fruits are smooth and dense, the pulp has a sweetish taste.
16. Ranetochka. Does not require complex or special care, resistant to diseases and viruses.They ripen quickly - in about 90 days from the date of planting. The growth of the bushes is no more than 1.5 m. The variety got its name because of the small tomatoes that look like ranetki apples. Up to 100 small red tomatoes grow on one bush.
17. Rose of Wind. The bushes withstand bad weather well - be it heat or frost. You can plant Wind Rose even in the northern regions of Russia. Well stored and transported. From 1 sq. m harvest up to 7 kg. Fruit ripening occurs simultaneously, from July to early September. Tomatoes can also ripen indoors.
18. Amur standard. The maximum height of the bushes is 0.5 m. The first ripe tomatoes appear 86 days after planting. The average weight of a tomato is about 80 g. The plant tolerates picking well, does not die from drought, and almost does not form stepsons. The plant is often planted for sale.
19. Shuttle is an ultra-early variety. The crop is moderately resistant to diseases; with proper nutrition and watering, the tomato will not become infected with germs and viruses. Compact fruits are easy to use, plus they store well. However, the variety is inferior in taste to other tomatoes - it is sour, although some gardeners like it.

For planting in a greenhouse

Ideal for greenhouses:

1. Gavroche. Tomatoes ripen within 80 days. In addition to the greenhouse, you can grow the plant on the balcony or on the windowsill. Reviews about tomatoes are positive - they are unpretentious in care, good yield and the same size of fruits. The taste is “excellent” - the flesh is sweet, moderately juicy, sugary, contains few seeds. It is only important to observe the temperature regime and soil moisture level.
2. Antoshka. Although the variety was bred specifically for harsh weather, it is best grown in a greenhouse or under film covers. Small yellow tomatoes weighing about 60 g are valued for their excellent taste and bright appearance. The fruits ripen 3 months after planting. In pickles and preparations, tomatoes do not crack and retain their attractiveness and taste. The plant is resistant to major diseases.
3. Gnome Purple Heart - one of the rarest types of tomato. The unusual heart-shaped fruits are purple-red in color. One fruit weighs about 150 g, has an unusual taste, and the pulp resembles jelly. Requires preliminary preparation of seedlings - usually 65 days before planting in the ground. This variety will definitely appeal to lovers of unusual vegetables.
4. Sugar bison. This large variety is recommended to be grown only in a greenhouse. For standard tomatoes, it is tall - about 1.8 m. Large fruits weigh from 150 to 300 g and have a crimson color. From 1 sq. m you can get about 8 kg. The fruits are great for making salads, soups and ketchup.
5. Orange cap. Early variety, ripens within 80 days. Dark green leaves of medium size, wrinkled structure. The fruits on the plant are held tightly. “Cap” is resistant to late blight, mosaic, and a number of other common diseases. Among the disadvantages - it does not tolerate transportation well, produces a moderate harvest and is poorly stored. However, in addition to taste, it will give you a good decorative component.
6. Cheerful gnome. This variety is characterized by its unusual shape - an elongated fruit with an uneven nose. One tomato weighs approximately 120 g. When planting, you can add ash or superphosphate - they contribute to a rich harvest. There are few seeds in the fruits.The cheerful gnome is well stored and does not crack. The fruits can be preserved whole.

Conclusion

Each variety of standard tomatoes has unique taste and external characteristics. In order not to make a mistake in choosing tomatoes for planting, study this or that variety, pay attention to its advantages and disadvantages.

If you are a resident of central Russia, then it is better to focus on choosing varieties for planting in a greenhouse. If you are from the southern regions, varieties for open ground are suitable for you. The main thing is to follow the watering and fertilizing regime. Remember - tomatoes do not like excess moisture.