The secret of getting a good harvest of tomatoes lies not only in proper care for them, but also in the correct choice of varieties. After all, no matter how hard the vegetable grower tries, heat-loving southern varieties will never give abundant fruits in the north, and gentle greenhouse types of tomatoes will not take root in open ground. This circumstance forces us to approach the choice with all responsibility. But the modern variety of tomato varieties and hybrids is not so easy to understand. In order to avoid possible mistakes, it is necessary to understand the varietal characteristics of tomatoes, as well as to get acquainted with the most common varieties that have earned popularity among a large number of people.

TOP-10 original varieties of tomatoes

Striped chocolate

Known to many as Chocolate Stripes and Chocolate Striped. Determinant non-standard grade. Bred by breeders in the USA, it is not yet particularly popular in our country. Suitable for growing in all regions, but in the northern regions it is advisable to keep plants in a greenhouse.

The yield is average, which is offset by the impressive size of the fruits obtained. Approximately 8 kg is gained from 1 sq. M.

Fruits are flattened, rounded, weighing 500 - 800 g, original chocolate color with red and green stripes. The pulp is fleshy, sweetish, colored similar to the peel.

Important!Such tomatoes are stored for a long time, and they do not tolerate transportation well.

It is used mainly in salads due to its rich taste. Good for hot dishes, tomato paste. Due to its density and meatiness, Striped Chocolate is not suitable for juice production.

It is resistant to disease, but prone to cracking in case of temperature changes.

Vova Putin

Medium early variety of indeterminate type. The bush reaches a height of 1.5 m. Requires tying, needs pinching. Perfect for both open ground and spacious greenhouses made of polycarbonate or glass. Recommended for growing in the Black Earth Region and in the south. With proper care, it is possible to get 4 kg of tomatoes from a bush. The variety is resistant to attacks of pests and phytophthora. Unpretentious.

Plant care is standard: regular watering, 4 dressings per season, loosening the soil as needed.

Fruits are flat-round, 230-250 gr. The pulp is dark red, firm. The Vova Putin variety is used for preparing salads, preparations for the winter in lumpy or grated form.

Vova Putin

The empress

The best varieties of tomatoes for open ground

Domestic hybrid for temporary shelters and greenhouses.The bushes reach a height of more than 2 meters; to stop growth, it is necessary to pinch the crown of the central shoot. Plants need to be pinned, tied to supports. Productivity in a greenhouse reaches 9 kg per 1 sq. M. The hybrid is resistant to verticellosis, TMV, top rot. Loves rich soils.

The fruits are oblong and weigh 100-150 grams. The color is scarlet. The skin and the pulp of the tomato itself are dense. Taste qualities are average, which does not interfere with using the variety for marinades, salads, sauces. They are also suitable for drying.

Energy

An early ripe semi-determinant hybrid with a high yield. Suitable for greenhouses and open ground, resistant to temperature extremes. The plant is plastic, does not break when tying. The development of the green mass and fruit setting are intense. Energo is resistant to diseases and viruses. Recommended for all climatic zones of Russia.

Fruits are red, round, weighing 100-150 grams. The skin is smooth and firm. Excellent taste. Thanks to this, the variety is considered versatile, suitable for all types of dishes.

Energy

Orange

Mid-season variety with original orange color. Recommended for planting in southern regions, for cultivation in central regions, the greenhouse method is preferable. Spreading orange bushes reach 80 cm in height. Under favorable growing conditions, the tomato gives a good harvest: from 4 to 7 kg per 1 sq. M. The variety is resistant to tobacco mosaic, Alternaria, surface rot. Responsive to fertilizing and watering.

Fruits are bright yellow, maximum weight 150 g, round shape. It tastes sweet and sour. They tolerate transportation well. Suitable for pickling, preparing diet meals, juices and purees.

Gaia

An early ripe variety, which is a low-growing tomato for open ground without pinching. The bush grows up to half a meter high. Suitable for the Central regions of the country and Eastern Siberia. Productivity depends on climatic conditions, reaching a maximum of 5 kg per 1 sq. M. Tomatoes of this variety are spiced together, temperature drops are tolerated safely. The bush does not need pinching. Not prone to late blight infection.

The fruit is rounded, flattened, with a smooth, dense skin. The pulp is tender, fleshy, with a rich taste. Can be used fresh and for canning.

Gaia

Size free

Large-fruited medium-early ripening variety. The bushes are powerful, up to one and a half meters high. They do not need pinning. Productivity is high: up to 6 kg per bush. Resistant to diseases and pests. It is imperative to tie up plants, collect ripe fruits on time.

Tomatoes of this variety are large in size (they are heavier than 1 kg), elongated. The consistency is dense, fleshy. The skin is thin enough, which reduces transportability. It is desirable to transport unripe tomatoes. Suitable for making pasta, juice, ketchup, fresh salads.

Size free

Button

A determinate variety that does not require a garter. Bushes are decorative, compact, about half a meter high. The fruits ripen quickly and amicably. Loves well-fertilized soils, unpretentious care. It takes root well in open ground, greenhouses, on windowsills. Small bushes do not begin to actively pinch, this will save the gardener from unnecessary trouble.

Fruits-cream weighing up to 45 g, deep red. Due to the dense skin, they tolerate transportation well and can be stored for a long time. Almost devoid of sweetish taste. Suitable for pickling whole, preparing sun-dried tomatoes and pouring with juice.

Tomato button

A feast for the whole world

An early maturing determinant variety with a high yield (8-9 kg per 1 sq. M). Distributed from the south of Russia to the east of Siberia. Suitable for open ground and greenhouses. The bush is high, up to 1 meter, needs pinching. It is not picky about care, it is resistant to diseases and pests. Ripening of fruits goes on together.

The fruits are red, plum-like, with a small spout. They almost do not differ in size from each other, weigh about 60-90 grams.The taste is assessed as excellent. The variety is suitable for drying, making mashed potatoes, winter salads, and for fresh consumption.

A feast for the whole world

Siberian giant

A variety that tolerates cool climates well. But for cultivation in the Urals and the Far East they use greenhouses. They are grown in the south and in the central regions. For example, tomatoes are good for the Rostov region, the open ground of which is exposed to the night cold even in the summer. The plant tolerates them staunchly. The bush confirms the varietal name with its height - up to 2.2 m. From 1 sq. M of plantings, up to 15 kg of harvest can be harvested. In addition to pinching, you can pick off the large lower leaves, this will speed up the pouring of the fruit. Resistant to diseases and parasites, except for ticks and whiteflies.

Fruits are large, from 400 gr, flat-round shape. The pulp is firm, fleshy, with a characteristic sweetness. Good storage and transportability. The Siberian Giant variety is used for salting in slices, making salads, pasta, and drying well.

Important! Due to the low water content in the fruits, these tomatoes are not suitable for juicing.

Decorative ampel varieties are also distinguished by special originality - their shoots twist like vines.

Siberian giant

Selection of a variety for individual characteristics

Septoria tomato

To find a good variety, just open any catalog of tomatoes and start flipping through it in alphabetical order. But for a guaranteed large harvest, a slightly different approach is needed: the choice of a variety according to its special characteristics, such as regional destination, taste, bush height. For this, there is a rating of the 10 best varieties of tomatoes, which you should definitely pay attention to when choosing.

Determinant (undersized) varieties

Determinant tomato varieties are good for small yields. If you plan to grow for sale, it is better to choose tall varieties. The main feature of such plants is that they stop growing after a certain number of flower brushes appear.

Garter tomatoes according to Maslov

The main harvest is the fruits of the first 3 inflorescences, therefore, small shoots that are unnecessary and hindering their development are pinched, and the stepsons are removed. Caring for determinant tomato varieties consists of:

  • timely loosening of the soil,
  • removal of weeds,
  • regular watering and fertilization.

Attention! Do not forget about preventive measures to combat pests and diseases that attack undersized bushes from the ground.

TOP-10 determinant tomato varieties

  • Sweet girl;
  • Babay;
  • Ob domes;
  • Jumpakt;
  • First grader;
  • Cadet;
  • Dina;
  • Lapwing;
  • Eternal Call;
  • Successful.

Indeterminate (tall) varieties

Indeterminate varieties differ in bushes height and later ripening periods.

TOP-10 indeterminate tomato varieties

  • Niagara;
  • Golden Rain;
  • Cheerful neighbor;
  • Big Dipper;
  • Irish liquor;
  • Giant Novikov;
  • Tsifomandra;
  • Faithful heart;
  • Hurricane;
  • Giraffe.

Cold resistance

The varieties bred for the northern regions are resistant to temperature extremes, cold winds and rain. However, they often require additional lighting and warm water for irrigation. Such varieties are slightly inferior to others in taste, but they have no equal in keeping quality.

TOP-10 varieties of tomatoes for the northern regions of the country

  • Admiralteysky;
  • Max;
  • Peremoga;
  • Winter cherry;
  • Katrina;
  • Thais;
  • Website;
  • Solokha;
  • Spiridon;
  • Ural early.

Residents of the south

Although tomatoes are generally quite thermophilic, excessive heat does not benefit them, and sometimes even ruins them. Therefore, not all varieties are suitable for regions with a warm climate.

TOP-10 varieties of tomatoes for planting in the southern regions

  • Neptune;
  • Lights of Moscow;
  • Scythian;
  • Gloria;
  • Bella;
  • Maryushka;
  • Light bulb;
  • Marshal Victory;
  • Premium;
  • American ribbed.

Early birds

Planting early varieties allows you not only to feast on tomatoes before the deadline, but also to protect the fruits from diseases that play out on tomatoes by the end of summer. By this time, the harvest has already been taken from early-ripening varieties, nothing threatens them.

TOP-10 varieties of early ripening tomatoes

  • Red Arrow;
  • Alaska;
  • Siberian bear;
  • Moment;
  • The leader of the Redskins;
  • Gilgal;
  • Semko 2010;
  • Richie;
  • Baron;
  • Celerosso.

Giants in the garden

Large fruits grow on large bushes, so if you plant such giants in a greenhouse, then only a modern and spacious one. This is often done by those who grow tomatoes for sale. It is not difficult to find such varieties on the market; often their name speaks for itself.

TOP-10 large-fruited tomato varieties

  • Fat;
  • Pear pink;
  • Mammoth;
  • Giant;
  • Bloody Mary;
  • Royal gift;
  • Fidelity;
  • Rajah;
  • Pudovik;
  • Bull heart.

Kids

Small-fruited cherry tomatoes always give a good harvest. They are decorative and look great both in the garden and on the plate. Dwarf and medium-sized bushes save space in the garden.

TOP-10 small-fruited tomato varieties

  • Ildi;
  • Magic Harp;
  • Turbojet;
  • Shchelkovsky early;
  • Pearl yellow;
  • Matryoshka;
  • Kolobok;
  • Gratifying;
  • Barberry;
  • Tiny Tim.

Open ground

It is believed that tomatoes in the open field are more likely to get sick and need more careful care. But breeding has stepped far ahead, creating such varieties and hybrids that are not afraid of weather surprises. Which tomatoes will be the most productive for open ground, you can find out in practice by choosing one of the varieties.

TOP-10 varieties of tomatoes for open ground

  • Kubanka;
  • Donskoy;
  • Important person;
  • Betalux;
  • Shedi Lady;
  • Ocean;
  • Kurnosik;
  • Russian soul;
  • Trans Rio;
  • Early ripening.

Greenhouse sissies

Greenhouse varieties are distinguished by their abundant harvest. They develop well in comfortable conditions that must be constantly maintained. The variety of varieties will pleasantly surprise any gardener. Tomato varieties for the Moscow region in a greenhouse will yield the same abundant fruits as those created for the distant Urals.

It is advisable to select self-pollinating varieties for protected ground.

TOP-10 varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses

  • Japanese;
  • Fancy;
  • Tlacolula;
  • Flame sparks;
  • Overture;
  • Scarlet Mustang;
  • Stresa;
  • Icicle pink;
  • Magnus;
  • Crimson dawn.

Attention! Tomatoes that are not able to self-pollinate must be tapped on the trunk or shaken slightly. This will help get the pollen onto the pistil. Self-pollinating tomatoes can be done by creating an "artificial" wind. This is done with a fan.

A bountiful harvest

Those who wish not only to eat tomatoes, but also to leave them for sale, are suitable for high-yielding varieties. Those who like to make large stocks for the winter should also take a closer look at just such tomatoes.

TOP 10 high-yielding tomato varieties

  • Winner;
  • Yaki;
  • Sakhalin;
  • Phytous;
  • New product of Transnistria;
  • Full, full;
  • Rosanna;
  • King London;
  • Golden Bullet;
  • Geisha.

The most delicious

One of the main criteria for selecting a tomato variety is its taste. This is especially true for families with children - the most fastidious critics of delicious tomatoes. And sophisticated hostess cooks from sweetish fruits will be able to prepare not only banal juice, but also exotic pelati or concas.

TOP-10 varieties of tomatoes with excellent taste

  • Loving heart;
  • Impala;
  • Honey and sugar;
  • San Marzano;
  • Volverin;
  • Sweet tooth;
  • Klondike;
  • Sweetheart;
  • Tarpan;
  • Sugar Nastasya.

Original coloring

The tomato is not necessarily colored in shades of scarlet. The color palette of fruits is much wider. If you need to surprise guests with an original-looking salad, you should plant several multi-colored varieties on the site at once.

TOP-10 varieties of tomatoes of different colors

  • Pink capia;
  • Chocolate miracle;
  • Paul Robson;
  • Gold Queen;
  • Carrot;
  • Black elephant;
  • Yellow giant;
  • Lorraine beauty;
  • Pink is unique;
  • Robinson.

Continuing the description of varieties with different characteristics, we note a few more well-proven ones:

  • Duchess, Nikonovsky - tomatoes for open ground;
  • Mongolian dwarf, Argonaut, Yula, Baltic - tolerate cold well;
  • Upstart, Malva, Gribovsky, Leningradsky - will give an early harvest;
  • Rhapsody, Hypil 108, Duckling, Moscow Region, Frosya - they will get along well in a greenhouse;
  • Potato raspberry, Polikarpovsky - disease resistant.

Comparing data on different varieties, you can choose several that satisfy the most whimsical requests. And knowing what kind of tomatoes it was decided to plant next year, it will not be difficult to find and purchase your own variety among a huge variety of others.