Review of the best varieties of tall tomatoes for open ground: help in choosing and reviews of summer residents

Tall tomatoes for open ground are distinguished by their yield and unpretentious care - they are grown in the south and in the middle lane. These tomatoes are mid-season, the fruits grow large and juicy. Tomatoes are used for preparing first and second courses, salads and snacks.

In the article, we will consider the best tall varieties of tomatoes for open ground and learn how to get a rich and tasty harvest.

The best tall varieties for open ground

Varieties and hybrids differ according to purpose, care requirements, yield... Some bear fruit only in the southern regions, while others show themselves in the middle lane.

Cardinal

Plant height about 1.5 m, leaves of medium size, wide... The bush is powerful, requires a garter to support and pinching. Tomatoes are heart-shaped, crimson-red, sugary.

There are few seeds, the pulp is juicy and sweet. Fruit weight varies from 300 to 500 g, about 5 kg of crop are harvested from 1 bush. Use the variety for making salads or slicing vegetables.

Pink Elephant

Large-fruited and heat-resistant Pink Elephant grown on loose and fertile land... Tomatoes are rounded, slightly flattened. The color is pink-red, the skin is glossy. The weight of the fruit is about 250 g, the pulp is firm and fleshy. Gardeners get 6 to 9 kg of vegetables from 1 m².

In application, the Pink Elephant is universal, suitable for fresh consumption and for preparing salads, winter preparations, sandwiches. The fruits of the Pink Elephant are shown in the photo below.

Interesting! Tomatoes contain vitamins A and B, folic and ascorbic acid, and fiber. Eating tomatoes stimulates the production of the "happiness hormone" - endorphins, relieves fatigue and improves immunity. Tomatoes are added to dietary meals, 100 g contains 20 kcal.

Miracle of the earth

The bushes grow up to 1.5 m, suitable for growing outdoors and in a greenhouse. Miracle of the earth resistant to abrupt weather changes - frost, rain, fog. Withstands heat and drought. The color is deep pink.

The skin is dense, glossy, due to which tomatoes have good keeping quality, suitable for long-term storage. The shape of the fruit is heart-shaped, weight is from 150 to 200 g. The taste is sweet, the variety is universal in use. On one bush, from 8 to 14 neat tomatoes ripen.

De Barao

Indeterminate high-yielding variety in growth is not limited, therefore, timely garter and pinching is required. Late maturing De Barao ripens in 115 days from the moment the first shoots appear. Tomatoes are compact, average weight 80 g. The shape is oval, the skin is dense, glossy. The taste is balanced, sweet and sour. Productivity is about 8 kg from 1 m².

Important! For the best yield, De Barao is grown in seedlings. 3 weeks before planting in the ground, the seeds are disinfected with manganese and placed in a container with earth. Seedlings are placed on the windowsill, watered and fertilized. Seedlings strengthen the plant's immunity and reduce the risk of diseases and pests.

Barmaley

The plant is massive, up to 2 m high... Early tall Barmaley bears fruit in 100 days from the moment of germination, requires a garter and pinching the top. Tomatoes are flat-round, weight varies from 200 to 300 g. The skin is smooth, the flesh is juicy and sugary. The color is light pink, there are few seeds.

Barmaley without consequences transfers transportation over long distances, is well stored, and is universal in use. The yield is high - about 16 kg of tomatoes are obtained from 1 m².

wild Rose

wild Rose matures in 110-115 days... Suitable for growing in temperate regions. Fruits are rounded and pink in color, distinguished by attractive commercial qualities. Tall bushes are stepchild and tied to a support. The average weight of a tomato is 400 g, the variety is versatile in use.

The taste is sweetish, the flesh is dense. About 6 kg of tomatoes are harvested from 1 m². Some are consumed fresh, some are stored.

Jubilee Tarasenko

A mid-season indeterminate variety ripens in 115-120 days... The height of the bush is 170 cm. It has an original shape - round tomatoes with a pointed nose, weight 80 g.

Jubilee Tarasenko resistant to diseases and pests, but picky about the condition of the soil. Vegetables make delicious salads and canned winter preparations. The taste is sugary, the flesh is fleshy. Productivity 15 kg per 1 m².

China gold

An early ripe variety ripens in 85-90 days... The tomatoes are perfectly smooth and smooth, golden orange in color. The taste is sweet and mellow. The weight of a tomato is 150-200 g, fresh vegetables are consumed. The Gold grade of China is popular in Russia and the CIS countries. Productivity 4 kg from 1 bush.

Important! To preserve the benefits and taste of the harvest, tomatoes are picked together with the stalk and wiped with a dry and clean napkin. For storage, the tomatoes are placed in wooden boxes, covered with newspaper on top and placed in a dry cellar.

Mikado pink

Ripens in 95-105 days from the moment the first shoots appear... Bushes are indeterminate, height from 1.5 to 1.8 m. Mikado pink needs pinching and shaping a bush.

Fruits are flat-round, weight varies from 200 to 300 g, in some cases up to 600 g. The color is red-raspberry, the taste is sweet and juicy, the skin is smooth. Productivity 11 kg from 1 m². Mikado pink is suitable for making soups, tomato paste and juice.

Honey saved

Salad variety Honey saved unpretentious in care, however, requires shaping and tying to the support. Productivity 5 kg per bush. The shape is spherical, the color is golden orange. Fruit weight varies from 200 to 600 g. Honey Spas is resistant to late blight and root rot, and is immune to weather changes.

It is recommended to use the crop fresh or as a vegetable cut. Vegetables are not suitable for long-term storage.

How to choose the best variety

When choosing a variety, take into account ripening period, exactingness to care, type of bush, taste of tomatoes. Let's consider what to pay special attention to.

Type

There are several classifications of tomatoes.:

1. By type, there are indeterminate and determinant... The first group includes varieties that are not limited in growth. Of these, Yubileiny Tarasenko, Barmaley, Honey Spas are distinguished. Such tomatoes need a garter and pinching of the top. Determinant varieties do not belong to tall ones.
2. By the ripening period, there are early ripening, mid-ripening and late-ripening varieties. The first group includes Mikado Pink, the second - Jubilee Tarasenko. De Barao is distinguished from late ripening.
3. Suitable for long-term storage tomatoes Miracle of the earth, Wild rose, Barmaley. They do not lose their taste and useful qualities, retain their appetizing appearance. For fresh consumption, use the tomatoes Gold of China, Honey Spas, Pink Elephant.
4. Carp tomatoes are distinguished into a separate group.... They grow in clusters of 4-6 pieces. Carpets include the Gold of China and Barmaley.

Important! The choice of variety depends on the purpose of the vegetables. For the preparation of winter preparations, varieties with compact fruits are chosen - Gold of China and De Barao. Miniature fruits look appetizing in banks. The varieties Pink Elephant and Mikado Pink are suitable for salads, juice, paste or lecho processing.

Depending on the region

In any region, stable and unpretentious varieties will take root. However when choosing, it is important to follow a number of rules:

1. For the Moscow region and central Russia, the varieties Medovy Spas and Barmaley are chosen. They are easy to care for but susceptible to soil and climate conditions.
2. For the Urals and Siberia, varieties with a short ripening period are chosen, for example, Gold of China. Tomatoes ripen in short, cool summers.
3. The Volga region is distinguished by fertile and loose lands, so there are no restrictions on the choice for gardeners.

Reviews of summer residents

A few reviews of gardeners who grow tall tomatoes on their site:

Nikita, Moscow: “I love the fruitful variety Pink Elephant for its beautiful and juicy tomatoes. I pick the fruits still green - they ripen on the balcony. The cultivation technology is simple, the main thing is to tie up the plant in time ".

Maria, Chelyabinsk: “I am planting a tall Barmaley variety in the open field. I collect it in August, use it fresh or pickle it for the winter. It's nice to open a jar of juicy preparations in cold weather ".

Pavel, Oryol: “Tall varieties are a lot of trouble - you have to constantly shape and pinch them, remove stepchildren. As for me, it is better to plant determinant standard bushes on the site, the height of which is 50 cm ".

Conclusion

When choosing a variety, pay attention to the ripening period, the height of the bush. In the open ground, tomatoes are planted on a pre-fertilized and clean bed. Care consists of timely watering and feeding.

Attention is paid to the garter: if this is not done on time, the bushes will break under the weight of the fruit. Tomatoes are versatile in use, suitable for making soups, salads, stews, snacks. For long-term storage, vegetables are harvested during the period of biological ripeness - when the tomatoes are green.