Growing tomatoes in the Moscow region is a real challenge! 🍅 Summers here are often cool and rainy, which complicates the process. The clay-rich soil requires special attention and preparation before planting the seedlings. 🌱
Every spring, water lingers in the fields after the snow melts, slowing down the soil's warming and making it difficult to plant tomato seedlings. 🌧️🌱
However, gardeners don't give up! They strive with great persistence to grow a harvest in their gardens. 💪 We're ready to help you choose the best tomato varieties that will cope with these challenging conditions and yield a bountiful harvest. 🌱🍅
We've compiled a selection of time-tested tomato varieties suitable for growing in the Moscow region, both outdoors and in greenhouses. Each variety is accompanied by a description and photo to help you make the right choice for your garden. 🌱🍅
Content
- 1 The best tomato varieties for open ground in the Moscow region
- 1.1 The most productive and early-ripening tomato varieties for open ground in the Moscow region
- 1.2 Early-ripening tomato varieties that don't require pinching for open ground in the Moscow region
- 1.3 Large-fruited tomato varieties for open ground in the Moscow region
- 1.4 Tomato varieties for whole-fruit canning and outdoor cultivation in the Moscow region
- 1.5 Easy-to-grow and transport tomato varieties for open ground in the Moscow region
- 2 The best tomato varieties for greenhouses in the Moscow region
- 2.1 Tomato varieties for any greenhouses and hotbeds
- 2.2 The best tomato varieties for polycarbonate and glass greenhouses
- 2.3 The best tomato varieties for whole-fruit canning and pickling
- 2.4 Large-fruited tomato varieties for any greenhouse in the Moscow region
- 2.5 Long-lasting and transportable tomato varieties for greenhouses in the Moscow region
The best tomato varieties for open ground in the Moscow region
Growing tomatoes outdoors has its advantages! 🍅 In greenhouse conditions, of course, the harvest can be more abundant, but greenhouses aren't always available. 🏡 There are also varieties specifically designed for open ground that produce excellent fruit there. 🌱 They are also suitable if regular watering and care aren't available. 💧
Let's look at the different tomato varieties suitable for outdoor cultivation. 🌱 We'll consider their characteristics and popularity among gardeners. 🍅
The most productive and early-ripening tomato varieties for open ground in the Moscow region
Here are the varieties we will discuss in the table, and then we will examine them in more detail.
| Variety | Ripening speed | Yield (kg/m2) | Fruit size (g) | Taste | Peculiarities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowdrop | 80-90 days | 6 | 120-130 | Good | Suitable for salads and pickling |
| Sanka | 75-85 days | 13-15 | 80-100 | Excellent | Resistant to low light and low temperatures |
| Muscovite | 90-105 days | 1.46-4.45 | 55-75 | Satisfactory | Suitable for salads and pickling |
| Snowdrop | 80-90 days | 6 | 120-130 | Good | Suitable for salads and pickling |
| Siberian early ripening | 98-108 days | 2.89-5.43 | 62-114 | Satisfactory | Suitable for salads, canning and making sauces, ketchup |
Mystery
An ultra-early variety that produces fruit in just 80-85 days after planting. 💨 This variety yields up to 9-10 kg/m2, making it one of the most productive in its class. 🌱
This determinate, low-growing variety reaches a height of only 40 cm and does not require pinching. 🌿 However, it is recommended to tie the stems to prevent them from sagging under the weight of the fruit. 💪
The Zagadka variety's fruits are round and weigh between 90 and 100 grams. 🍅 They have a sweet flavor and are highly resistant to cracking. 🌿 Furthermore, they are versatile and suitable for a variety of dishes. 🍴
Muscovite
The Moskvich tomato variety is an ideal choice for gardeners seeking an early and abundant harvest. This determinate standard variety is designed for outdoor cultivation and offers several advantages.
Ripens in just 90-105 days, Moskvich will be a wonderful addition to your garden! This variety's yield is impressive—from 146 to 445 centners per hectare. 🍅
The fruits of the Moskvich variety are round or flat-round, smooth-surfaced, and beautifully red. The average fruit size ranges from 55 to 75 grams. 🌱
Although the taste of these tomatoes can be described as satisfactory, they are ideal for fresh salads and pickling. 🥗
Snowdrop
The Podsnezhnik tomato variety is an early-ripening, high-yielding variety. This determinate variety, intended for outdoor cultivation, possesses several characteristics that make it an attractive choice for fresh tomato lovers.
Snowdrops ripen quickly, just 80-90 days after planting. This means you can enjoy delicious tomatoes earlier than other varieties. 🍅
High yield is another advantage of this variety. One bush can yield up to 600 centners of harvest per hectare. This ensures you have a bountiful supply of fresh tomatoes all summer long! 💪
Although Snowdrop tomatoes require staking and shaping, their flavor and quality make the effort well worth it. These tomatoes are flat-round, beautifully red, and weigh between 120 and 130 grams. Their flavor is considered good, making them an excellent choice for fresh salads or pickling. 🌿
Sanka
The Sanka tomato variety is an ultra-early, high-yielding variety with a long fruiting period. From germination to harvest, it takes just 75-85 days. This allows you to get fresh tomatoes as soon as possible after planting. 🍅
The fruits of this variety are round and crack-resistant. In open ground, they weigh 80 to 100 grams, and in plastic greenhouses, they can reach up to 150 grams. The tomatoes have an excellent flavor—they are sweet, juicy, and meaty, making them ideal for a variety of dishes. 🍅😋
The variety yields 13-15 kg per square meter, making it one of the most productive options for growing tomatoes. Furthermore, Sanka is tolerant of low light and low temperatures, making it a reliable choice in a variety of climates. 🌱🌞
Siberian early ripening
The Siberian Early tomato variety is an early-ripening variety, with a ripening period of 98-108 days. This determinate, low-growing variety is ideal for growing in northern regions with short summers. 🍅🏔️
The Siberian early ripening variety yields between 289 and 543 centners per hectare. The fruits are round or flat-round, slightly ribbed, and can be medium or large in size. The fruit is red, and their weight ranges from 62 to 114 grams. 🍅📏
The satisfying flavor of these tomatoes makes them a good choice for a variety of culinary purposes. Small tomatoes are suitable for whole-fruit canning, while larger ones are perfect for salads and fresh eating. They can also be used to make sauces, pasta, ketchup, and other dishes. 🍅🥫🍝
Early-ripening tomato varieties that don't require pinching for open ground in the Moscow region
Now let's look at the varieties that do not require pinching, first briefly in the table, and then each in more detail.
| Characteristics | White filling 241 | Gavroche | Summer resident | Oak tree | Bullfinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maturation | Ultra-early | Early ripening | Early ripening | Early ripening | Early |
| Yield (kg/m2) | 2.75-8.14 | 6.5-8 | 2.51-3.47 | 6-8 | 6.5 |
| Fruit shape | Medium, large | Small | Average | Medium, large | Flat-round |
| Fruit weight | 80-132 g | 40-50 g | 55-93 g | 50-100 g | 150-200 g |
| Peculiarities | Suitable for salads. Marketability: 85-95%. | There are 2 to 3 seed nests. The fruits are red and spherical. | Suitable for salads. Marketability: 74-100%. | Resistant to major diseases. | Resistant to soft rot and bacterial spot. |
White filling 241
White filling 241 is one of the earliest varieties 🍅. It takes only 70-80 days from germination to harvest ⏳. This variety is suitable for outdoor cultivation. Yields can reach 275 to 814 centners per hectare 📈.
The fruits are smooth, medium-sized to large, weighing from 80 to 132 grams 🟢. They are red in color and have a slightly ribbed surface. They are ideal for salads and other culinary dishes 🥗.
The variety has a high marketability, ranging from 85% to 95%, which makes it very popular among gardeners and farmers 🌱.
Gavroche
Gavroche is an early-ripening tomato variety 🍅 with a short ripening period of only 82-84 days ⏰. The plants are low-growing, reaching a height of 40-50 cm, making them ideal for growing in containers or small gardens.
Gavroche fruits are small, weighing 40 to 50 grams 🟢, with 2-3 seed clusters. They are round in shape and smooth-skinned. The fruit color is red 🟥.
This variety is ideal for those who prefer compact plants and small fruits.
Summer resident
Dachnik is an early-ripening determinate tomato variety 🍅 for outdoor cultivation. It ripens in 95-115 days ⏳ and yields 251 to 347 centners per hectare.
The Dachnik variety's fruits are flat-round and red, weighing between 55 and 93 grams. These tomatoes have a delicious flavor and are suitable for use in salads.
The Dachnik variety is also characterized by high marketability, which ranges from 74 to 100 percent 📊.
Oak tree
Dubok is an early-ripening tomato variety 🍅 with a ripening period of 80 to 95 days ⏳. It is highly resistant to major diseases 🩺.
The Dubok variety is known for its high yield, which can reach 600 to 800 centners per hectare 🌾. The fruits are round, slightly ribbed, bright red 🟥, and weigh between 50 and 100 grams.
Dubok tomatoes have a good taste and can be used in a variety of culinary dishes 🍽️.
Bullfinch
Snegiri is an early tomato variety 🍅 with a ripening period of 94 to 97 days ⏳. It is easy to grow and cold-resistant, making it ideal for growing in a variety of climates 🌱.
Snegiri is highly resistant to soft rot and bacterial spot, which helps prevent disease development and maintain yields. 🌿 This variety is determinate and low-growing, reaching a height of 45 to 50 cm.
The Snegir variety yields approximately 6.5 kg per square meter of planting area 🌾. The fruits are flat-round and weigh between 150 and 200 grams 💡. They are suitable for versatile culinary use 🍽️.
Large-fruited tomato varieties for open ground in the Moscow region
| Parameters \ Sort | Alsou | Bull's heart | nobleman | Raspberry Giant | Pink honey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripening period | 90-100 days | 120-125 days | 103-117 days | 105-110 days | 110-115 days |
| Yield (kg/m2) | 9 | 3-4 | 8 | 5.9 | 7.5-16 |
| Fruit shape | Flat-round | Cordate | Cordate | Rounded | Rounded |
| Fruit weight (g) | 312 | 108-225 (up to 500-700 g) | 350-400 g (up to 1000 g_ | 150-200 | 160-200 |
| Taste | Sweet | Great | Great | Great | Great |
| Disease resistance | To the main diseases | Average, can be affected by late blight. | To late blight, etc. | Classic diseases | Low |
Alsou
Alsu is a determinate hybrid tomato variety with a bush that reaches up to 1 meter in height. 🌱 The variety ripens 90-100 days after germination. For optimal development, it requires support and tying, and the bush should be trained, leaving 1-3 shoots.
This tomato variety is resistant to major tomato diseases, making it an attractive choice for gardeners. 🌿 Alsu fruits are flat-round and can weigh up to 312 grams (up to 500-700 grams in favorable conditions).
The fruits' deep red color makes them attractive to the eye. The fruit's flavor is characterized by dense, sweet flesh without excessive tartness. Each fruit contains six or more seed pods.
Bull's heart
Bull's Heart is a late-to-mid-late determinate tomato variety. It ripens in 120-125 days after germination. The yield of this variety is 300-400 centners per hectare.
Oxheart tomatoes are heart-shaped, smooth-surfaced, and fleshy. They are red in color and can weigh between 108 and 225 grams. These tomatoes have a particularly pleasant flavor.
Successful cultivation of this tomato variety requires staking and shaping. These measures help ensure proper plant development and the formation of large, healthy fruits.
It's important to note that, in addition to red, ox heart fruits can also come in other colors, making them even more interesting for gardeners. 🌈
nobleman
This mid-season hybrid tomato variety ripens in 103-117 days after germination. The fruits are heart-shaped and moderately ribbed. They are crimson in color and can reach 800 grams in weight, but typically weigh between 350 and 400 grams. The flavor is excellent.
A distinctive feature of the Velmozha variety is its tolerance to low temperatures, making it better suited to cooler climates. Furthermore, these tomatoes have increased resistance to most tomato diseases, including late blight.
These qualities make the Velmozha variety a reliable choice for gardeners who want to get a bountiful harvest of high-quality tomatoes, even in unfavorable conditions. 🌿
Raspberry Giant
An early-ripening determinate tomato variety that ripens in 105-110 days after germination. Yields can reach up to 590 centners per hectare.
Raspberry Giant bushes require tying and shaping to provide optimal support for fruit development.
This variety has excellent immunity and successfully resists most common tomato diseases, making it a reliable choice for gardeners.
The fruits of the Raspberry Giant are large, round, slightly ribbed, and medium-dense. They are divided into 4-5 seed chambers. The fruit color is raspberry.
This tomato variety can be used in salads and is also suitable for processing into juices, pastes, ketchups, and adjika. However, it is not recommended for whole-fruit canning. 🌿
Pink honey
It belongs to the mid-season determinate tomato varieties, which ripen in approximately 110-115 days after emergence.
The yield of this variety can vary from 750 to 1600 centners per hectare, which is approximately 2.4 to 4 kilograms per bush.
Pink Honey fruits are round, fleshy, and beautifully pink. They average 160-200 grams in weight, but some reports suggest they can reach 600-800 grams.
The taste of the fruits of this variety is excellent, which makes it attractive for growing both for home consumption and for sale on the market.
However, it is worth noting that Pink Honey has low disease resistance, so it is necessary to provide adequate care and careful monitoring of the plants during their growing season. 🌱
Tomato varieties for whole-fruit canning and outdoor cultivation in the Moscow region
| Parameters | Adelina | Kate | Rio Grande | Siberian Troika | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripening period | Mid-season (82-109 days) | Early maturing (80-85 days) | Determinate, medium-sized (110-120 days) | Mid-season (120 days) | Early maturing (82-120 days) |
| Yield (kg/m2) | 2.42-4.47 | Up to 10 | 15-18 | 6 | 2.26-2.69 |
| Fruit size | 59-83 g | 80-92 g | Up to 290 g | Up to 200 g | 23-55 g |
| Fruit shape | Ovoid | Flat-round | Plum-shaped | Cylindrical | Elongated oval |
| Taste | Good and excellent | Good | Nice, sweet | Great | Good |
Adelina
A mid-season variety. It ripens in 82-109 days and is well suited for outdoor cultivation. The yield of this variety ranges from 242 to 447 centners per hectare, and under favorable conditions, it can reach as much as 669 centners. The fruits are ovoid and smooth, making them easy to transport. The red color adds an appetizing appearance. The tomatoes weigh between 59 and 83 grams. They have an excellent and pleasant flavor, making Adelina an ideal choice for salads, whole-fruit canning, and processing into tomato products.
Kate
Katya is an early-ripening tomato variety 🍅 with a ripening period of 80 to 85 days. It is determinate, meaning its growth is limited. It promises high yields, reaching up to 10 kg per square meter. The fruits of this variety are flat-round, smooth, and red in color. Fruit weight ranges from 80 to 92 grams. Katya has an excellent flavor, making it an excellent choice for culinary use. It is resistant to cracking and tolerates transportation and storage well. However, this variety does require staking, especially for fragile branches with heavy fruit clusters.
Rio Grande
Rio Grande is a medium-sized determinate tomato variety. It has a medium ripening time of 110-120 days. It is known for its high yield, which can reach 1,500 to 1,800 centners per hectare. This variety requires staking and training into 1-3 shoots, as well as pinching. Rio Grande fruits are plum-shaped, firm, red, with thick skin, weighing up to 290 grams. Their flavor is pleasant and sweet, making this variety attractive for use in various culinary dishes.
Siberian Troika
This is a mid-season determinate tomato variety. It ripens in approximately 120 days after planting. Yields can reach 600 centners per hectare. Siberian Troika requires staking, bush training, and pinching for optimal growth and development. This tomato variety is resistant to many nightshade diseases, making it an attractive choice for cultivation. The fruits of the Siberian Troika variety are cylindrical with a spout, smooth, and scarlet in color. They have excellent flavor and are ideal for salads, preserves, and whole tomatoes.
Shuttle
Shuttle is an early-ripening (82-120 days) determinate tomato variety that is well suited for open ground. 🌱 This variety's yield can reach 226 to 269 centners per hectare. Shuttle bushes are low-growing, reaching a height of approximately 60 centimeters. The fruits of this variety are elongated-oval in shape, smooth in surface, and have a small beak at the top. They are red in color and weigh between 23 and 55 grams. Shuttle's fruits have a good flavor, making them an excellent choice for salads, pickling, and whole-fruit canning. 🥗
Easy-to-grow and transport tomato varieties for open ground in the Moscow region
| Budenovka | Volgograd resident | Perseus | Pozharsky | Ushakov | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripening period | Mid-early | Mid-season | Mid-early | Ultra-early | Early ripening |
| Type | Determinant | Determinant | Determinant | Determinant | Determinant |
| Yield (kg/m2) | 2.42-4.4 | 6-8 | 6-8 | Up to 12.5 | Up to 5 |
| Fruit weight | 350 g | 58-79 g | 110-130 g | 120-130 g | 60-70 g |
| Peculiarities | Requires shaping, pinching, and gartering. | Round, slightly ribbed fruits | You don't have to pinch out the side shoots or tie them up. | Rounded with a spout, up to 6 chambers, 5-6 pieces in a brush | Ideal for pickling and whole-fruit canning, disease-resistant |
Budenovka
This tomato variety is considered mid-early, ripening in approximately 111 days. Plants reach an average height of about 1.5 meters. 🌱 For best results, bush training, pinching, and staking are required. Budenovka tomatoes withstand long-distance transport well thanks to their tough skin. When ripe, they are a rich red color and heart-shaped with strong ribbing. Each fruit typically weighs about 350 grams. 🍅 The fruits have a sweet, slightly tart flavor, and their flesh is plump and very juicy, making them an excellent choice for a variety of culinary preparations.
Volgograd resident
The Volgogradets tomato variety is considered mid-season, requiring approximately 105-115 days to fully ripen. The plant is compact, reaching a medium height of 60 to 70 cm. 🌱 The fruits of this determinate variety are round and bright red, weighing approximately 58 to 79 grams. The fruit surface is slightly ribbed. 🌿
Perseus
The Perseus tomato variety is mid-early, ripening in 108 to 115 days. This determinate variety is resistant to late blight, making it popular among gardeners. 🌱 Perseus tomatoes have a high yield of 600 to 800 centners per hectare. The bushes are compact, no more than 50 cm tall, and do not require pinching or staking. 🌿 The round fruits weigh 110 to 130 grams and ripen in clusters of 5. They have thick walls and juicy flesh, suitable for a wide variety of uses. 🍴
Pozharsky
The Pozharsky tomato variety is an ultra-early determinate hybrid that ripens in 85-90 days. It is characterized by high yields, especially in plastic greenhouses, where up to 12-12.5 kg of fruit per square meter can be obtained. 🌱 The bush height is about 70-80 centimeters. The fruits weigh about 120-130 grams each and are rounded with a beak. 🍅 They contain 4 to 6 chambers (nests) and are usually collected in clusters of 5-6. Immature tomatoes are green without spots at the base, but when fully ripe, they turn bright red. 🌿 The tomato flesh is very dense, making it an excellent choice for whole-fruit canning. 🍴
Ushakov
The Ushakov tomato is an early-ripening variety that ripens in 100-110 days after germination. It is a determinate variety, growing up to 60 centimeters in height. The fruits are ovoid, smooth-surfaced, and bright red. 🌱 Each fruit weighs approximately 60-70 grams. These tomatoes are ideal for pickling and whole-fruit canning due to their shape and texture. 🍴 They are also excellent in fresh salads, adding juiciness and flavor. 🥗 Yields up to 5 kilograms per square meter. Ushakov is highly resistant to diseases such as verticillium wilt and fusarium, making it a reliable choice for gardeners. 🌿
The best tomato varieties for greenhouses in the Moscow region
Greenhouses typically produce higher tomato yields, and tall, indeterminate varieties are best for this purpose. 🍅 However, if you're looking for early tomatoes, dwarf varieties may be a better choice, as they produce earlier. Interestingly, many dwarf varieties can be grown both in the ground and in a greenhouse. Moreover, they cope well with fungal diseases and are highly resistant to late blight. 🌱
Tomato varieties for any greenhouses and hotbeds
| Variety | Aksinya | Debut |
Intuition |
Caspar | Kostroma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripening period | Early ripening | Mid-season | Mid-early | Early | Mid-season |
| Yield (kg/m2) | 14 | 9.1 | 12-15 (up to 30) | 9.8 | 13.5-15 |
| Type | Determinant | Determinant | Indeterminate | Determinant | Determinant |
| Fruit weight (g) | 120-145 | 210-230 | 100 | 100-200 | 80-150 |
| Peculiarities | Flat-round, aromatic, general purpose | Flat-round, slightly ribbed, tasty | Small fruits, general purpose | Pepper-shaped, large, dense, good taste | Flat-round, slightly ribbed, versatile, sweet and sour |
Aksinya
Aksinya is an early-ripening hybrid tomato variety. Its yield reaches 14 kg/m², making it profitable to grow. The bushes are determinate and reach a height of 1.4 to 1.5 meters. The fruit is round, medium-sized, and weighs 120 to 145 grams. These tomatoes have a pleasant flavor and aroma, and their firm flesh makes them an excellent choice for a variety of dishes. This tomato variety is suitable for both fresh consumption and culinary use due to its versatility.
Debut
A mid-season hybrid tomato variety 🍅. It ripens in 89-96 days and has a high yield of up to 910 centners per hectare. This variety is determinate, meaning it requires staking and pinching for effective growth and development 🌱. Debut's fruits are flat-round, red, and slightly ribbed. They average 210 to 230 grams in weight and boast an excellent flavor 👌. These tomatoes are suitable for a variety of uses—from fresh eating to culinary use in various dishes 🥗🍲.
Intuition
This indeterminate, mid-early variety requires a long ripening period of 120 to 125 days 🕒. The bushes grow tall, reaching heights of 1.8 to 2 meters, requiring staking and regular pinching to ensure support and optimal development 🌱. The fruits of this variety are small and versatile. Their average weight is about 100 grams each, making them ideal for a variety of culinary needs 🍅👩🍳.
Caspar
This is an early hybrid with a ripening period of 93 to 95 days 🕒. It has a high yield, reaching 980 centners per hectare, making it attractive to many gardeners 🌱. The determinate bushes of this variety grow to a height of about 0.8 meters and require little care, such as pinching. Kaspar fruits are pepper-shaped, large in size, ranging from 100 to 200 grams, and red in color 🍅. Their flesh is firm and their flavor is excellent, making this variety ideal for fresh salads and other dishes 👩🍳. Furthermore, the fruits have good shelf life, making them easy to transport and store.
Kostroma
This is a mid-season (105-110 days) determinate variety 🍅. Its yield is an impressive 1,350-1,500 centners per hectare, making it quite productive 🌱. This variety is considered resistant to all common tomato diseases, and thanks to its early ripening, it is not susceptible to late blight 🛡️. Shoots require pinching, shaping, and tying to ensure optimal plant development 🌿. "Kostroma" fruits are flat-round, have a slightly ribbed surface, and a glossy finish, weighing from 80 to 150 grams 🍅. The fruit's flavor is characterized by a pleasant combination of acidity and sweetness, making them versatile for use in a variety of dishes 👩🍳.
The best tomato varieties for polycarbonate and glass greenhouses
| Parameter | Mashenka | Pablo | Rhapsody | Overture | Etude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripening period | 112-116 days | 90-95 days | 107-119 days | 95-100 days | 110-117 days |
| Type | Indeterminate | Indeterminate | Indeterminate | Indeterminate | Indeterminate |
| Yield (kg/m2) | 25-28 | 13-33 | Up to 40 | 24 | 30.2-33.0 |
| Fruit weight (g) | 210-260 | 63-200 | 146-152 | 120-130 | 90-200 |
| Shelf life (%) | N/A | N/A | 97-99 | N/A | 94-99 |
| Disease resistance | N/A | High | N/A | To cracking | High |
Mashenka
A mid-season hybrid (112-116 days), determinate. Yields range from 2,500 to 2,800 centners per hectare. The medium-sized, flat-round fruits have smooth skin and a deep red color. They weigh 210 to 260 grams on average. They are ideal for fresh salads due to their excellent flavor. They can also be processed into tomato products such as juices, pastes, and sauces. However, due to their tendency to crack, they are not recommended for canning. 🥗🍅
Pablo
An early-ripening hybrid (90-95 days), indeterminate. It has a high yield of 131 to 339 centners per hectare. The bush is large, vigorous, and well-foliated, which contributes to the formation of high-quality fruits. The fruits are flat-round and weigh from 63 to 100 grams, sometimes reaching 200 grams. Each fruit contains 3-4 chambers (nests), and a cluster can contain up to 5-6 fruits. The flesh is dense and juicy, and the skin is elastic, ensuring good transportability and storage. Suitable for fresh consumption, pickling, and canning. 🥫🥗🍅
Rhapsody
A mid-season hybrid tomato variety (107-119 days). Indeterminate, the bush grows up to 2 m, ensuring good fruit formation. 🌱 Yields up to 40 kg/sq.m, making it a very productive variety. The fruits are round, smooth, and weigh from 146 to 152 grams. The flavor is excellent, and the marketability of the fruits is 97-99%, indicating high product quality. 🌟🍅
Overture
Etude
A mid-season tomato variety with a ripening period of 110 to 117 days. 🌱 The indeterminate bush grows tall and requires support. The yield of this variety ranges from 30.2 to 33.0 kg/sq.m, making it an effective growing option. 🌟 The fruits are round and weigh from 90 to 200 grams. Their shelf life ranges from 94 to 99%, and the variety is highly resistant to various diseases. 🍅🌿
The best tomato varieties for whole-fruit canning and pickling
| Variety | Ripening period | Type | Yield (kg/m2) | Peculiarities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Mustang | 115-120 days | Indetherm. | 3.91 | Cylindrical fruits, suitable for canning |
| Viscount | 115 days | Determ. | 10 | Round fruits, good transportability |
| De Barao | 120-130 days | Indetherm. | 12-14 | Egg-shaped fruits, suitable for salads |
| Snowfall | 121-129 days | Indetherm. | 3.7-4.3 | Round, shiny fruits with a sweet, rich flavor |
| French grape | 120 days | Determ. | Up to 9.5 | Finger-shaped fruits, suitable for pickling |
Scarlet Mustang
A mid-early tomato variety suitable for both open ground and greenhouse cultivation. The yield of this variety is 391 centners per hectare. The fruits are medium-sized, cylindrical, red, and weigh approximately 95 grams. Firm and slightly ribbed, they are ideal for canning. Scarlet Mustang has a very high marketability, making it an attractive choice for growing agricultural crops.
Viscount
🍅 Viscount is a mid-season hybrid tomato variety that ripens in 115 days. It is a determinate plant, meaning its growth is limited and it typically forms a compact bush. 🌱 This variety yields up to 10 kilograms per square meter, which is quite high. Viscount bushes can reach a height of 140 to 160 centimeters. The fruits of this tomato are round, weighing approximately 130 to 160 grams each. They have 4-5 chambers, making them fleshy and juicy. Importantly, Viscount transports well and has excellent storage qualities, making it a popular choice among growers and consumers.
De Barao
🍅 This is a late-ripening indeterminate tomato variety that ripens in 120-130 days. This variety requires staking and training to ensure optimal bush development and a good harvest. 🌿 De Barao tomatoes are ovoid in shape and smooth in texture. They come in a variety of colors, and their average weight is about 30 grams. Yields up to 3.5 kg per bush, or approximately 14 kg per square meter. The excellent flavor of these tomatoes makes them ideal for fresh salads or whole-fruit canning.
Snowfall
A late-ripening hybrid tomato variety that ripens in 121-129 days. This indeterminate variety grows up to 2 meters in height, producing a bountiful harvest 🌱. Each plant typically produces 3.7 to 4.3 kg of fruit. The fruits are round and glossy. They are not very large, averaging 58-72 grams in weight, but can reach up to 130 grams. Each fruit contains two to three seed chambers. Snowfall's flavor is rich and sweet, with a subtle aroma, making it an excellent choice for a variety of culinary dishes 🍽️.
French grape
A mid-season tomato variety that takes approximately 120 days to reach full maturity. It is determinate, meaning the plant has a specific size and does not require pinching for optimal development. 🌱 This variety is known for its high yield, reaching up to 950 centners per hectare. The fruits of this variety are finger-shaped, smooth in texture, and bright red in color. They weigh between 80 and 100 grams each. The French Grape tomato has an excellent flavor, making it an excellent choice for fresh consumption, pickling, and canning. 🥫
Large-fruited tomato varieties for any greenhouse in the Moscow region
| Variety | Ripening period | Type | Yield (kg/m2) | Fruit weight (g) | Peculiarities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Momma | Mid-early | Determinant | 7-9 | 200-250 | Round, large, slightly ribbed, red. Suitable for salads, canning, pickling, and juicing. |
| Big Dipper | Late-ripening | Indeterminate | 11.5-14.5 | 210-260 | Flat-round, slightly ribbed, pink. Tasty, disease-resistant. |
| Bull | Late-ripening | Hybrid | 3.9 | about 300 | Round, distinctly flattened, red or pink. Ideal for cooking. |
| De barao giant | Late-ripening | Indeterminate | 20-24 | 350 | Oval-round, thick skin. Suitable for fresh consumption, juices, and pastes. |
| Siberian giant | Mid-early | Indeterminate | 9-11 | 400-500 | Suitable for salads, disease resistant, suitable for processing into ketchup, juice, paste and other sauces. |
Big Momma
This tomato variety has mid-early characteristics, ripening 95-100 days after planting. 😊 Yields range from 700 to 900 centners per hectare. 🌿🍅 Tomatoes of this variety are large, round, weighing from 200 to 250 grams. The fruits are slightly ribbed, red, and medium-firm. The excellent flavor of these tomatoes makes them versatile for use in salads, canning, pickling, and juicing. 🥫🥗🍹
Big Dipper
This indeterminate variety ripens early in 100-110 days. 🌱🍅 The yield of this variety ranges from 1,150 to 1,450 centners per hectare. The fruits are flat-round, slightly ribbed, medium-firm, and a soft pink color. Fruit weight ranges from 210 to 260 grams, but according to gardeners, can reach 500-800 grams. 🌿🍅 This tomato variety has excellent immunity and rarely suffers even from late blight. 🌟🍅
Bull
A late-ripening determinate hybrid, ripening in 110-120 days. 🌱🍅 This variety yields an impressive 392 centners per hectare. The fruits are round, distinctly flattened, and weigh approximately 300 grams. Their bright red or pink color makes them attractive, and their dense skin ensures good texture. 🌿🍅 Tomatoes of this variety are suitable for various dishes, fresh consumption, and processing into pastes, sauces, and juices. 🌟🍅
De barao giant
An indeterminate variety with very large fruits that ripen within 123-128 days after sowing. 🌱🍅 The yield of this variety is impressive, ranging from 2,000 to 2,400 centners per hectare. Plants of this variety grow magnificently, reaching a height of up to 270 centimeters. To maintain this growth, they require supports, garters, and training. 🌿🍅 The shape of the fruits is oval-round, and the skin is dense, making them strong and resistant to damage. Each fruit weighs about 350 grams, making them one of the largest among tomatoes. 🌟🍅 These tomatoes have excellent flavor, they are perfect for eating fresh, as well as for making juices and pastes. However, they are not suitable for whole-fruit canning due to their large size. 🍅🌱
Siberian giant
A mid-early indeterminate variety that ripens in approximately 115-120 days after planting. 🌱🍅 This variety produces an impressive yield of 9.0 to 11.0 kilograms per square meter. To maintain its large fruit, it requires support and proper training. 🌿🍅 This variety is highly resistant to common diseases, but if care is not provided correctly, it can be susceptible to late blight.
🍅 The Siberian Giant comes in several varieties, including flat-round and heart-shaped fruits, which vary in color. However, they all share a similarity in their excellent flavor and weight, which ranges from 400 to 500 grams. 🌟This tomato is excellent for eating fresh in salads and can also be used to make ketchup, juice, paste, and other sauces.🌱
Long-lasting and transportable tomato varieties for greenhouses in the Moscow region
| Variety | Alyosha Popovich | Legend | New Year | Samara | Filya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripeness | Mid-season | Mid-season | Late-ripening | Mid-season | Early |
| Type | Indeterminate | Indeterminate | Indeterminate | Indeterminate | Determinant |
| Yield (kg/m2) | 6-6.4 | 18-20 | 12-14 | 9.7 | 7.5–8.8 |
| Fruit shape | Rounded | Rounded | Flat-round | Rounded | Flat-rounded |
| Fruit weight (g) | 150-200 | 90-110 | No data | 71-77 (up to 87) | 107 |
| Taste | Good | Sweet | Great | Good | Good |
Alyosha Popovich
This mid-season (125-130 days) indeterminate tomato variety produces yields ranging from 600 to 640 centners per hectare. It requires careful care, including staking and bush training. Flying Griffin demonstrates resistance to various adverse environmental factors. Fruits of this variety are round, slightly ribbed, reddish in color, medium firm, and weigh 150 to 200 grams. The tomatoes have a pleasant flavor, and their harvest is well-preserved for a long time. 🍅
Legend
This tomato variety is mid-season and reaches maturity in approximately 115 days. 🕒 It is characterized by a tall, indeterminate growth habit and requires supports for support. 🌱 Legenda yields an impressive 18-20 kilograms per square meter. 📈 The fruits of this variety, weighing 90 to 110 grams, have a meaty texture and sweet flavor, making them an excellent choice for salads and pickling. 🥗🍅
New Year
This tomato variety is late-ripening, reaching maturity in 120-140 days. 🕒 The bushes of this indeterminate variety are tall, reaching approximately 1.8 meters in height. 🌱 Growing Novogodny requires mandatory garters, pinching out side shoots, and shaping the bush into 1-2 stems. 🌿 The fruits have a regular spherical or flat-round shape, with a smooth and shiny surface. 🍅 The skin of the fruit is strong and thick, providing good stability. The taste of the pulp is excellent - juicy and tender. 🍽️ One of the characteristics of this variety is its yellow-orange color, which gives the tomatoes a vibrant appearance. 🟠🍅 As they ripen, they acquire a pale green hue. 💚💛 Novogodny tomatoes store and transport well, making them an attractive choice for transporting to markets and stores. 🚛🏪
Samara
This tomato variety is considered mid-season, reaching maturity in 94-118 days. 🕒 It is indeterminate, so it requires staking and training. 🌱 Samara's yield is quite high, reaching 970 centners per hectare. 🍅 The fruits are round, smooth, and shiny red. 🍅🔴 The weight of each fruit varies from 71 to 77 grams, but can sometimes reach 87 grams. 💪 These tomatoes have excellent flavor, making them an excellent choice for salads and whole-fruit canning. 🥗🍅 It's also worth noting that the marketability of the fruits varies from 96 to 99 percent, indicating their high quality. 👌🌟
Filya
This tomato variety is an early hybrid, ripening in 105 days. 🍅🕒 It is determinate, meaning the bush limits its growth and does not require staking. 🌱 Fili's yield is from 7.5 to 8.8 kilograms per square meter. 💪📏 The fruits are flat-round, fleshy, and weigh about 107 grams. 🍅🔴 They are characterized by a slightly ribbed base and a smooth top. 🔄 The color of unripe fruits is light green, and ripe ones are red. 🟢🔜🔴 Each fruit contains 4 or more nests. 🏠💼 The taste of these tomatoes is pleasant and juicy. 🤤👌



















































