Our topic today will be which varieties of cherry tomatoes are more suitable for open ground. We will talk specifically about low-growing varieties. These small tomatoes have incredible taste. They are grown for canning and making delicious salads. By the way, cherry tomatoes can be grown both in open ground and in greenhouses. However, we will consider those that are grown in open land.
Low growing varieties
Thanks to their low growth, caring for them is greatly simplified; we can say that these are the best varieties of tomatoes. They are often grown in the ground or at home. If they are planted in open ground, then only in special film shelters. This variety has a huge number of subspecies, and they, in turn, differ in the characteristics of the fruits and bushes. Let's look at some cherry tomato varieties.
Balcony miracle
This type of cherry tomato is quite low. You can tell where it is grown by its name, but it is also great for planting in open ground. The Balcony Miracle bushes are no more than 30-40 meters tall, that is, this is the limit. The tomatoes are small, weighing only 20 grams. They make delicious salads, as well as excellent preserves.
Biathlon
If you are going grow tomatoes outdoors, this hybrid is the best and is perfect for this. The fruits of these tomatoes are red in color and their shape is round with a flat nose. The weight of one tomato can reach 80 grams. By the way, you won’t have to wait long for the first harvest; it will appear after 90 days, and you can collect it continuously. This is the best quality of this hybrid.
Danko
Danko is a larger type of tomato. Although the bushes are not very tall, the fruits on them are quite large. One tomato can weigh up to 500 grams. It is excellent for open ground and can bring high yields.
Foreign exchange
This type of plant is slightly taller than the previous ones. The height of the bush can be up to 80 centimeters. The variety is very productive, and one bush can produce up to four and a half kilograms of tomatoes. The weight of one fruit is 200-300 grams.They have a smooth surface and thick skin. As for the taste, it is indescribable, it is wonderful. It is worth noting that tomatoes of the type "Valutny"“Do not crack, which is undoubtedly their plus.
Hyperbole Precocious
The first products of these cherry tomatoes appear 105 days after the first shoots. If you grow them in open areas, the height of one bush reaches 130 cm, but the variety is still classified as low-growing. The tomatoes are medium in size, and one bush produces quite a lot of tomatoes.
Basket on the window
This species is classified as early ripening, as it ripens after 80-85 days. Most often it is planted in open ground, but at home on a windowsill is not a bad option. The height of the bush can reach forty centimeters. It does not require pinching or gartering, which is very good. One brush brings from 8 to 10 round-shaped tomatoes. And the weight of one tomato is up to 30 grams.
Cranberries in sugar
This species is an early ripening species. It is grown at home in greenhouse conditions or in open ground. He, like the previous species, does not need a garter. The tomatoes are small and dark red in color with soft skin. Tomatoes can withstand temperature changes. They are great for canning and salads.
Coin
The variety is ultra-early and is not afraid of late blight, because the harvest is formed before it begins to spread en masse. This is one of the best types among cherry tomatoes. The first vegetables should be expected 80 days after the first shoots. The growth of the bush is low, it produces small tomatoes weighing up to 15 grams. Their color is yellow. The taste of tomatoes is sweet. They are used for food or preserved. Among all types of cherry, this one is the highest quality.
Tomato Button
The variety is early ripening, like many of the cherry tomatoes for open ground, and the first products usually appear after 95-105 days. The shoots that the Button forms are determinate, their height is 50-60 centimeters. The vegetables are small, with an average weight of 30-40 grams.
Tomato Children's sweet
Another early-maturing species, which is undersized and super-determinate. Its main feature is that it does not require pinching or tying. One brush can bear 8-10 small tomatoes, weighing up to 30 grams each.
Cherry blossoms F1
This hybrid is distinguished by its bush structure, which is very powerful. The height of the plant can reach one meter, so the bush must be attached to a wooden peg. To get a good harvest you need to form three stems. The fruits of this species are spherical and their color is red. Approximate weight up to 30 grams. The skin is quite dense, so the tomatoes do not crack during preservation.
Granddaughter
This variety stands out because it is able to bear fruit without garter. They are small, weighing from 30 to 50 grams. The height of the bush does not exceed 50 centimeters. The shape of the tomatoes is round, they are slightly flattened.
Irishka
This species is early ripening. The first harvest appears after 87 days. The maximum height of the plant can reach 50 centimeters. The main advantage of the variety is that it bears fruit for a long time. The products are small, their color is red, and their weight is 30 grams.
Honey candy F1
The hybrid belongs to the mid-early tomatoes, as it bears the first fruits after 110 days. The crop is capable of producing a good harvest in open ground in the south.The height of the bushes can reach 80 centimeters, there is practically no foliage. About 6 bunches of up to 28 tomatoes can form on one stem at once. Cherry tomatoes are very light and miniature. The approximate weight of the fruit is 30 grams, and their color is yellow. An excellent option for pickling or canning.
Florida Petite
This is one of the most popular varieties that adapts perfectly to any conditions and is capable of producing a good harvest. The variety is ultra-early ripening, the fruits ripen in 90-95 days. Their weight ranges from 15 to 25 grams. Small tomatoes perfectly decorate any dish and are great for canning. The species is not a hybrid and produces a good harvest, approximately 500 grams per bush or 3.5-4 kg per square meter of land. By the way, the bushes do not require gartering or pinching. All you need is proper care.
Charm
This variety has medium-sized fruits. The weight of “Charm” tomatoes is from 25 to 30 grams. It boasts a red color scheme in the shape of a cylinder. The fruits are great for canning and various kinds of salads.
The height of the bushes rarely exceeds 40 cm. Proper care is very important. Watering and fertilizing should be done on time. If necessary, you can thin out the foliage. Since the variety is resistant to cold climates, it can be grown even in northern regions. Productivity is high - 5-6 kg per square meter. The approximate time of fruit ripening is from 90 to 100 days.
Ildi F1
These tomatoes are low-growing, like almost all cherry varieties, and also hybrid. The height of the bushes can reach up to 50 centimeters. The seeds fully ripen and bear fruit in 85-90 days. This species has no special care rules.Productivity can reach more than 6 kilograms per square meter.
The fruit color is bright yellow. They are shaped like a drop and taste simply excellent. I often use them to decorate dishes, and also add them to fresh salads and, of course, preserve them. They are not afraid of low temperatures and bear a good amount of fruit in any conditions.
Conclusion
Low-growing varieties of cherry tomatoes for open ground are a good choice. Some of them are capable of producing huge harvests. Their huge advantage is that most of the low-growing cherry hybrids are able to adapt to any weather conditions, they do not require a lot of care, and their fruits are very tasty.
They ripen quite quickly, and there are practically no problems with their cultivation. Their fruits are small, miniature in size, look amazing, and their taste is indescribable. Cherry tomatoes boast a higher nutritional content than regular tomato varieties. By the way, thanks to selective breeding, tomatoes with a certain flavor of raspberries, strawberries, honeydew melon, and blueberries were developed. If you preserve them correctly, you can get very tasty dishes.
