62 varieties of low-growing tomatoes

The main advantage of dwarf tomato varieties is their compact size, allowing them to fit even in the smallest spaces. This increases the number of plants per square meter, resulting in a higher overall yield.

Compared to common species and varieties, they ripen much faster, are less susceptible to diseases and illnesses, and require less care. While the yield isn't comparable to that of tall tomato varieties, this disadvantage is offset by the number of fruits harvested per plant and the ripening time.

Some types and varieties of low-growing tomatoes are quite capable of ripening in open ground conditions, in a greenhouse, as well as indoors, on a balcony.

Large-fruited and low-growing varieties for open ground

There are a large number of varieties of low-growing tomatoes for open ground that do not require special care.

Fat Jack

Ideal for gardeners who are just gaining experience in this business and want to get results as quickly as possible.

Completely unpretentious and easy to care for. Ripening time is 3 months. A ripe tomato weighs 240 g. The total yield per plant is 6 kg. The color is usually dark pink, but red shades are also common. It is immune to most diseases.

Hospitable

Quite a high yield compared to other varieties. The fruits are large and juicy.

Despite the small bush height, tomatoes ripening on it reach 600 g in weight. The total yield reaches 8 kg. It responds well to various types of fertilizers. It is possible to use specialized growth stimulants. However, their use is met with mixed reviews and opinions from gardeners.

Alsou

It requires more care than other varieties. Due to its fragile growth, it needs to be tied to a sturdy support. However, this is more than compensated for by the taste of the tomatoes, their weight, and the overall yield.

Experienced growers recommend training this variety with no more than three stems for best results. In the open ground, the height will be 80 cm. In a greenhouse, the variety can grow up to a meter in height. A ripe tomato weighs 400 g. The total yield is up to 7 kg.

Gulliver

This early-ripening variety boasts high yields and excellent flavor. It requires preventative care to protect against most diseases, as it has a weak immune system. However, it does not require pinching. Ripening takes just over three months.

One tomato weighs 200 g. The total yield per bush is 7 kg, provided all the necessary care is taken. They are excellent for canning and are also popular in salads.

Heavyweight of Siberia

This variety is intended exclusively for open ground cultivation to achieve a larger harvest. The bush is quite low, about 60 cm tall. The fruits are large and fleshy, and do not require staking. Unfortunately, this variety does not boast a large number of ripe tomatoes. It is intended for growing in regions where cool temperatures prevail even in summer.

It tolerates virtually all diseases well. Growing in hot areas is not recommended, as this will significantly reduce the yield and may even kill the plant.

Darling

Like all the other varieties listed, it is low-growing and early-ripening. It is most effective for open ground. Each plant weighs 150 g.

They're very popular in summer salads due to their sweet flavor. They're also great for canning.

Mirage

In terms of ripening time, it belongs to the medium category. At the end of ripening, the fruits turn from green to a rich red color.

The tomato weighs small, 70 g.

Knight

Specifically bred for the CIS countries, it yields the highest yields in open ground, but greenhouse conditions are not excluded.

Belongs to the mid-season category, the weight of one tomato is 130 g. Excellent for making tomato juice.

It's so big

Early ripening, the bush is quite sturdy, but staking is still required. The tomatoes are pinkish in color, weighing up to 120 g.

The flavor is excellent for an early variety. They are not prone to cracking due to their thick skin.

Tourmaline

It has a pink color, with hints of raspberry in places. The flavor is distinctly sweet, making it perfect for salads. Weight: 170 g.

The maximum yield from one bush is 5 kg.

Klondike

It has earned a place among universal plants due to its pink fruit. It's mid-season and has a high yield, up to 14 kg per square meter.

It is virtually immune to plant diseases and requires only harmless chemical treatment against pests. It tolerates transportation well.

Raspberry Viscount

The bush is small, only 55 cm tall. This sturdy, compact variety requires support. This is due to the large, heavy tomatoes that ripen on the bush.

It has no preference for growing method and produces equally well in both soil types. It's quite possible to harvest up to 5 kg of delicious tomatoes from a single plant.

Read more in the articleRaspberry Viscount Tomato: Characteristics, Reviews, Photos.

Big Momma

Early and low-growing. The bush reaches a maximum height of 1 m. It requires staking and pinching. Experienced gardeners recommend training this variety into two or, at most, three stems for best results.

Fruit weight is 200 g. Sweet and firm in taste, completely resistant to cracking. Yield up to 9 kg.

Read more in the article about Big Mommy variety.

Siberian Troika

Staking is necessary, as the bush's weight will cause it to collapse, which will severely damage the fruit from pests. Each tomato weighs 250 g.

Very sweet in taste, excellent for making tomato juice. Yield: 6 kg.

Read more in the articleSiberian Troika Tomato: Reviews, Photos, Description, Advantages, and Disadvantages.

Mushroom basket

The ripe fruit has a unique, ribbed shape. The bush is strong and vigorous, requiring support. Although considered determinate, it can reach a height of up to 1.5 m.

Up to four bright red fruits ripen on a single stem. The flavor is pleasant and delicate. Each tomato weighs 250 g. The total yield is up to 6 kg.

Read more in the articleMushroom Basket Tomato + 41 Ribbed Tomato Varieties: Photos, Reviews, and Comparisons.

Russian delicious

A small, neatly shaped bush. It ripens early. Recommended for greenhouse cultivation. Open-air cultivation is also possible, but this will impact the yield.

The average harvested tomato weight is 170 g. The total yield is up to 11 kg. It is resistant to most major diseases.

Friday

A mid-season variety. The bush reaches 1.3 m in height under favorable conditions. The skin is thick and pink. Each tomato weighs an average of 200 g.

The variety is resistant to hot weather conditions, sudden changes, and some diseases.

The best varieties for open ground in Siberia

In cold regions with short warm periods, Siberian-bred tomatoes are the most popular. These varieties are highly resistant to cold and gusty winds. They require little care and are immune to almost all plant diseases.

They are early-ripening. This list of advantages was achieved through crossbreeding different varieties, resulting in the development of versatile varieties.

Ultra-early

Superdeterminate, recommended for growing in open ground and plastic shelters. The bush height is 0.5 m. Staking or pinching is not required.

The weight of one fruit is 110 g. The yield from one bush is 2 kg. General purpose.

Oak tree

With an average ripening time of 85 days, this tomato is considered an early-ripening variety. Tomatoes weigh up to 100 g and have a red tint when ripe.

It is resistant to major diseases. The total yield can reach 6 kg.

Em-champion

This variety is mid-early. It takes at least 100 days from planting for fruit to appear. The bush itself is quite short, reaching 70 cm in height. Such physical characteristics make it suitable for growing even on a balcony.

The yield per bush ranges from 6 to 7 kg. It has excellent immunity and tolerates temperature fluctuations. A drawback is its short shelf life.

Parsley the gardener

It's deservedly popular in home gardens. The bush grows to 60 cm tall. When grown outdoors, the yield is much higher than in greenhouses.

Requires fresh air and plenty of sunlight. Fruits weigh up to 250 g. The flavor is excellent, with a distinct sugary note.

Pink honey

A sparsely foliated plant, it can reach a height of 1.5 m in greenhouses. In open ground, it is significantly shorter, reaching only 1 m.

The plants are trained into two, or more commonly, single, stems. This allows for a better yield. The total weight of a single plant can reach 4 kg. A single tomato weighs 200 g.

Read more in the articlePink Honey Tomato: Care and Growing.

Snowdrop

Unpretentious and undemanding, it produces an excellent harvest and can be grown in all soil types without affecting the quantity or quality of the fruit harvested.

Each fruit weighs 120g. Total weight: 6kg. Suitable for canning and pickling.

Read more in the articleSnowdrop Tomato: Variety Characteristics, Comparative Analysis, and Cultivation.

Polar

Belongs to the ultra-early group. Ripening time is up to 105 days. Resistant to cold, as the name suggests.

The yield per square meter is 8 kg. The weight of one tomato is 160 g.

Taimyr

The bush is very small, 40 cm. Each individual cluster produces 7 fruits. It is cold-resistant.

The total yield per bush is 1.5 kg. The weight of one tomato is 80 g.

Stolypin

The fruits growing on the bush are oval-shaped. This early-ripening variety is suitable for almost all regions of Russia.

Yield per square meter is 7-8 kg. Average tomato weight is 100 g. Classic red color.

Bullfinch

Popular in the central part of the country, primarily in Siberia. Fruit weight is 200 g. Advantages include a short ripening period and resistance to soft rot.

Productivity up to 6.5 kg.

Winter cherry

Standard plant, ripening in 95 days. Average yield is 2.5 kg. In some cases, with the use of fertilizer, yield can increase to 3.6 kg.

They are small in size and lightweight. They tolerate cold and transportation well.

Countryman

An early-ripening, determinate variety. They have a small, oblong shape. Each tomato weighs 80 g. The total yield can reach up to 4 kg.

Resistant to most plant diseases.

Arctic (cherry)

An extremely early, undemanding variety. The bush is low, 40 cm in height.

The fruits are very small, round in shape, weighing only 15 g.

Far North

The name makes it clear in which region the need for tomato cultivation arose. The newly developed variety fully meets these requirements.

It is resistant to sudden temperature changes and disease. The bush grows up to 50 cm tall. The tomato fruit weighs up to 100 g.

Nevsky

Due to its small height, only 50 cm, it can be grown on the balcony of your apartment.

The tomatoes are also very beautiful and decorative. Average weight is 45 g. The total yield is 1.5 kg per bush.

Flash

Growth is limited after the fifth cluster has formed. Height is 50 cm. Average ripening time is 95 days. The tomatoes have a sweet, pleasant flavor.

Ideal for making tomato juice. Tomatoes can weigh up to 120 g.

Vasya-Vasilek

Combines many of the advantages of different varieties. The fruits are large, weighing 250 g. The yield is high, reaching 9 kg.

They have a thick skin, which prevents the fruit from cracking. However, the flesh is very tender.

The blush of St. Petersburg

A compact hybrid. The very first cluster forms between the 5th and 6th leaves. All subsequent clusters form between leaves. High yield, 13 kg.

The weight of one tomato is 150-170 g. It tolerates transportation well.

Buyan (Fighter)

This early-ripening variety produces fruits weighing up to 180 g. It has a high yield of 10 kg, with a maximum yield of 8 kg per bush.

It is actually created for making pickles and has a pleasant, slightly sour taste.

Snowstorm

The height is small, 70 cm. Ripe fruits are round in shape and red in color.

The weight of one is 200 g.

Danko

Easily recognized by their vibrant coloring. Red, with orange-yellow hues in places. Ideal for growing in temperate climates.

Popular among Siberian gardeners, the tomato can weigh up to 300 g.

Money lily

A mid-season variety, ripening in 100 to 115 days. Does not require special growing conditions.

Disease-resistant. Yield per square meter is 9 kg. Each fruit weighs 200 g.

Nikola

Determinate, mid-season variety. Ripening time ranges from 95 to 100 days. Suitable for all-purpose use.

One fruit weighs 200 g. The total yield is 8 kg. Requires pinching.

Slivovka

Recommended for open ground, as this is where maximum yield results can be achieved.

It requires no staking or pinching at all. The total yield is 8 kg.

Low-growing tomatoes for open ground in the Moscow region

Tomatoes grown specifically for cultivation in Central Russia.

Bonnie mm

A very productive, low-growing variety. Recommended for open-air cultivation. The bush reaches a height of 50 cm and does not require staking.

The fruits are flat and round, weighing 100 g each. They are excellent for fresh consumption.

Betta

This variety requires no staking or pinching and is highly resistant to common plant diseases. Ripening time is 85 days.

The average weight of one tomato reaches 50 g. The total yield is up to 2 kg per plant.

Kate

Early maturing, the bush grows to 70 cm in height. The fruits are round, slightly flattened. Each weighs 130 g.

Ideal for summer salads, it's also well-suited for making pasta and other tomato-based products. The yield per bush is 3 kg.

Read more Tomato Katya F1: Description of the ultra-early variety, growing conditions.

Yamal

An early variety with a total yield of 5-6 kg. Unpretentious, it doesn't require any special growing conditions. It has moderate tolerance to temperature fluctuations and weather conditions.

The weight of one tomato is 150g.

Explosion

A hybrid variety. Ripe tomatoes from this bush are noted for their high vitamin content.

The tomato weighs 130 g. The yield per bush is 5 kg. The taste is excellent (for a hybrid). It's well-suited for sauce.

Sanka

Ideal for gardening novices. Best used in regions with short summers. The bush grows to a height of 70 cm.

Requires staking due to the large fruit weight. Each fruit weighs up to 170 g. The total yield is up to 6 kg.

Duckling

This variety is considered a super-early variety. It thrives in moisture and has gained popularity due to its unusual spring-yellow color. The height of the bush ranges from 55 to 70 cm.

The weight of one tomato is small, 80 g. It has a long shelf life, without damage to the skin and taste.

Antoshka

Ideal for regions of Russia with predominantly cloudy, rainy weather. It doesn't require much sunlight to ripen.

It is recommended to grow under a polyethylene cover. Each tomato weighs 65 g. Up to seven fruits can ripen simultaneously on a single branch.

Siberian trump card

A very strong, spreading bush, reaching a height of 80 cm. It is highly resistant to weather fluctuations, including temperature.

The largest yield can only be achieved when grown outdoors. The average weight of a single tomato is 400 g.

Demidov

A very popular variety. Its popularity stems from its ease of planting and cultivation, low maintenance, and high resistance to all soil-borne diseases.

It also boasts high yields, up to 14 kg per square meter. Each individual plant weighs 80 g.

Pink Stella

This is a cluster variety, also early ripening. The small bush bears up to three large, weighty fruits on its clusters, each weighing 200 g.

With a height of 60 cm, the maximum yield from such a bush can reach 3 kg.

Supermodel

This mid-early variety is relatively new and boasts a good yield of 7 kg per bush.

The weight of one tomato is 140 g. It got its name for its aesthetic appearance, uniform and bright color.

Rosy cheeks

Medium ripening time, approximately 110 days. It is not a hybrid and has no analogues. Undemanding in growing conditions.

It thrives both in open ground and greenhouses. Tomatoes can weigh up to 300 g, yielding a total of 5 kg per plant.

Types and varieties for greenhouses

Greenhouse cultivation is primarily necessary in regions with low temperatures for plants even during the warm season. Weather fluctuations and rainfall are also common. Siberian tomato varieties are ideal for these conditions.

• Firstly, this species was specially bred for Siberian conditions, and they have incorporated the best qualities of many varieties.
• Secondly, they are completely unpretentious regarding sunlight and the temperature surrounding them.

They gained their popularity due to their early ripening time, allowing for a good harvest even in short, cloudy summers. Furthermore, some varieties can even ripen in a greenhouse in autumn. For those who don't have a dedicated garden plot, there are varieties suitable for growing indoors.

They don't take up much space, are fairly compact, and have excellent flavor. Furthermore, the fruit is medium in size and weight. In terms of use, they are versatile. These varieties include:

Bulat

An ultra-early hybrid, the bush height reaches 90 cm. The weight of one fruit is 120 g.

It has a high yield, 15 kg per sq.m.

Gribovsky's ground

The first fruits appear 95 days after planting. The bush is semi-spreading, reaching a height of 60 cm.

The weight of one fruit is 60 g. The total yield is 8 kg.

Lelya

A mid-early hybrid. Produces fruit well even in low-light conditions. Each fruit weighs 150 g.

They have a universal purpose and are perfect for preparing juice, pasta, and various sauces.

Beautiful Lady

Medium-sized bush, average tomato weight is 150-200 g.

Particularly valuable for its high resistance to diseases and unpretentiousness.

Sunny bunny

It gets its name from the orange-yellow color of ripe tomatoes.

Recommended for planting in the southern regions of the country. Tomatoes weigh up to 60 g.

Varieties for balcony and indoor cultivation

Agatha

Early variety, suitable for salads. Ripening time: 110 days. Each tomato weighs 80-110 g.

The maximum height of the bush is 45 cm. It does not require garter or pinching.

Read more about the variety in the articleAgata and Agata Plus tomatoes: description, photos, reviews + tables.

Bonsai

The variety is intended for both food and decoration.

Miniature tomatoes look very cute. The bush itself is 30 cm tall. The fruit weighs 40 g.

Yellow Riding Hood

Ripening period is approximately 90 days. The bush does not exceed 50 cm. No shaping is required. The fruits are yellow, round, very tasty, weighing no more than 20 g.

Looks original in hanging containers, on balconies and windowsills.

All of them are characterized by early ripening, excellent taste, and universal application. They require no special skills or growing conditions.

They have high immunity to virtually all plant diseases and respond well to the addition and use of all kinds of growth stimulants and fertilizers.

For information on growing cherry tomatoes at home, read the following articles:

• Tomatoes on the balcony: step-by-step instructions on how to grow them;
• Balcony Miracle Tomato: Description, Planting, Care, Comparison, Reviews;
• Cherry tomatoes at home.