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

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

What are standard tomatoes

This is a special variety of tomatoes that is different short stature and modest dimensions. Since the bushes do not grow tall, it is easier to care for them - you do not need to tie up the stems, fearing that they will break.

Since these varieties do not need special care, standard tomatoes were liked by many gardeners. There are dozens of different varieties to suit the needs of both amateur gardeners and professional farmers.

Features of standard varieties

You can recognize these varieties by a number of characteristic features:

• their bushes are small, neat;
• tomatoes do not require pinching;
• maximum height - 0.6 m;
• tomatoes bear fruit well and when planted densely, their root system does not require much space;
• they are grown either in the open field 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 outdoors and in greenhouses.

1. Cameo - a representative of early maturing varieties. The fruits are of a beautiful, even shape, red in color. They are in great demand due to their excellent taste and attractive appearance. The pulp of the variety is soft, with a fragrant, attractive odor.
2. Sultan... The average weight of one fruit is about 200 g. Tomatoes are dense, the skin is of medium thickness. Well transported and stored. The care does not require special agricultural techniques, the main thing is to maintain the required moisture level and remove weeds. Watering the tomatoes too often can cause the fruit to crack.
3. Dubok - fleshy and tasty fruits. The bushes are compact, 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 blanks and pickling.
4. Yamal... Bushes of this type do not exceed 0.5 m in height. The tomatoes themselves are dense. Yamal is resistant to parasites and diseases. He is not whimsical in leaving, does not require pinching. The only thing the plant needs is regular watering and a little feeding.
5. Bushman Is one of the most popular varieties of tomatoes. It reaches a height of 50 cm, the weight of a tomato is about 130 g. The main advantage of the variety is its tolerance to heat and dry weather. A bushman is able to do without watering for a long time and at the same time not lose its useful properties.
6. Denis... Bushes with red-pink fruits reach a height of about 80 cm. The weight of one fruit is about 100 g. Tomato is tasty, however, it contains a large amount of sugar, so it should not be consumed by people with diabetes.
7. Lion Heart... Fruits with a beautiful name have an equally beautiful smooth shape. Fruits are medium - the weight of one is about 180 g. The structure is dense, therefore the variety is well stored and does not crack. The maximum height of the bushes is 120 cm.
8. Boney M... Early ripening variety with very neat small bushes. The vegetables are small, the weight of one tomato is only 60 g. It is planted only with pre-prepared seedlings. The tomatoes are fragrant and sweet.
9. Pearl red - from the outside I see the 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 the greenhouse and on the balcony of the house. In addition to taste, pearls play a decorative role - their neat appearance will decorate any area.
10. Alpha... It bears excellent fruit in areas with a variable climate. The super early variety will bring you a rich harvest without seedlings. Height about 1.5 m, straight stems. In the southern regions, it is grown in open ground, on lands with climatic features - in unheated greenhouses. The pulp is dense, there are few seeds in it.
11. Florida petite... These are the same cherry tomatoes loved by many. Small fruits are used to prepare many dishes. For example, they are used to decorate canapé sandwiches or salads. The maximum weight of one tomato does not exceed 20 g. Glossy and aromatic fruits belong to early ripening varieties.
12. Little Red Riding Hood... This species is not afraid of temperature extremes or common diseases. It can be grown both in the open field and under a film or on a balcony. The variety does not need pinching. Each branch has 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. Ripen within 3 months from the date of emergence of the first shoots. Round and elongated in shape. Versatile in use, no pre-seedling is required. The plant is cold-resistant.

For open ground

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

1. Severin - mid-season variety. The growth of bushes is no more than 1.5 m. Tomatoes have an elastic and dense shell, it is resistant to cracks. Severin is most commonly 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 outdoor cultivation, it tolerates fungus and other diseases well. The color is saturated, 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 in all climatic conditions. Great for planting in central Russia. Due to its large size, it is best to consume the fruit fresh.
4. Kobzar... The maximum size of the bush is only 70 cm. The fruits have a pleasant raspberrypink color, the weight of one tomato is about 100 g. It cannot be said that Kobzar has a high yield, but the taste of ripe 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. Fruits are medium, weight 80-100 g. From care they require weed harvesting and watering.
6. Pepper-shaped baby - tomatoes of an interesting oval shape. Outwardly they resemble bell peppers. The height of the bush is only 30 cm, however, the weight of the tomatoes reaches 150 g. Sweet peppery baby 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, well tolerates a long absence of watering.
8. Seducer... A mid-season variety, the weight of one fruit is about 200 g. It ripens perfectly outdoors, including in bad weather.
9. Barbara... Up to 1.5 kg can be harvested from one bush. Tomatoes resemble small cylinders in shape, which is why they are 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 pinned. The taste of the vegetable is sweet, pronounced.
11. Fighter... In shape, this variety resembles small plums. Perfect for both the southern regions of Russia and the middle zone.
12. Andreevsky surprise... It is famous for its large fruits and mild taste.Because of the latter, Surprise is used to make tomato juice. The dense peel helps vegetables to tolerate transportation well, while not 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 about 150 cm. Tomatoes are small, firm.
14. Watercolor... Fruit weight ranges from 40 to 120 g. In appearance, they also resemble elongated plums. You can also pick tomatoes unripe - they will perfectly "reach" in room conditions. Watercolor belongs to the early maturing varieties. The fruits ripen in 100-120 days after planting in open ground. Seeds for seedlings should be prepared about 2 months before planting.
15. Evgeniya... The variety is resistant to cracking. Fruit weight is about 60-80 g. Early ripening variety, high yield. Perfect for salads and canning. The fruits are smooth and firm, the flesh has a sweetish flavor.
16. Ranetochka... It does not need complex and special care, it is resistant to diseases and viruses. Ripen quickly - about 90 days from the date of disembarkation. 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 ranetka apples. Up to 100 small red tomatoes grow on one bush.
17. wind rose... Bushes perfectly tolerate bad weather - be it heat or frost. You can plant the wind rose even in the northern regions of Russia. Well stored and transported. From 1 sq. m collect up to 7 kg. Fruit ripening occurs simultaneously, from July to early September. Tomatoes can also ripen indoors.
18. Amur bole... The maximum height of the bushes is 0.5 m. The first ripe tomatoes appear already 86 days after planting. The average weight of a tomato is about 80 g. The plant perfectly tolerates picking, does not die from drought, almost does not form stepchildren. The plant is often planted for sale.
19. The shuttle is an ultra-early variety. The culture is moderately resistant to diseases; with proper nutrition and watering, the tomato will not become infected with microbes and viruses. Compact fruits are easy to use, plus everything they keep well. However, the variety is inferior to other tomatoes in taste - it is sourish, although some gardeners like it.

For planting in a greenhouse

Perfect 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 of tomatoes are positive - it is unpretentious in care, good returns and the same size of fruits. The palatability is "on top" - the pulp is sweet, moderately juicy, sugary, contains few seeds. It is only important to observe the temperature regime and the level of soil moisture.
2. Antoshka... Although the variety was bred specifically for harsh weather, it is best grown in a greenhouse or under film shelters. Small yellow tomatoes weighing about 60 g are appreciated for their excellent taste and bright appearance. Fruits ripen 3 months after planting. Tomatoes do not crack in pickles and preparations, retain their attractiveness and taste. The plant is resistant to major diseases.
3. Dwarf 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, the pulp resembles jelly. Requires preliminary preparation of seedlings - as a rule, 65 days before planting in the ground. The variety will definitely appeal to fans of unusual vegetables.
4. Sugar bison... This large variety is advised to grow only in a greenhouse. For standard tomatoes, it has a high growth - about 1.8 m. Large fruits weigh from 150 to 300 g, have a raspberry color. From 1 sq. m you can get about 8 kg. The fruits are great for making salads, soups and ketchup.
5. Orange beanie... An early variety, ripens within 80 days. Medium-sized dark green leaves, wrinkled structure. Fruits on the plant are held tightly.The "hat" is resistant to late blight, mosaic, and a number of other common diseases. Among the disadvantages - it does not tolerate transportation, gives a moderate yield 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 an unusual shape - an elongated fruit with an uneven nose. One tomato weighs about 120 g. When planting, you can add ash or superphosphate - they contribute to a rich harvest. There are few seeds in the fruits. Cheerful gnome keeps well, does not crack. The fruits can be preserved whole.

Conclusion

Each variety of standard tomatoes has unique taste and appearance characteristics. In order not to be mistaken 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 stop at the choice of 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 observe the regime of watering and fertilization. Remember - tomatoes don't like excess moisture.