The collection of tomato seeds from Valentina Redko is named after the Russian female breeder and is considered one of the largest. Today, the assortment includes more than 1,000 tomatoes of various shapes, sizes and colors, so a beginner or an experienced gardener can choose a tomato.
The collector of unique and rare varieties of tomatoes has her own website, where anyone can familiarize themselves with the available seeds and, if desired, place an order for 2024-2022.
Orders are accepted by email in the form of a list of selected types.Tomato seeds are sent upon prepayment in the order of priority, determined according to the receipt of remittances. The materials on the electronic portal are constantly updated, so amateurs and professional gardeners can always get the latest information about new additions to the collection. For convenience and ease of choice, the site contains illustrations for each type and a detailed description.
What varieties does the collection contain?
The collection line includes a huge variety of varieties of Russian and foreign selection. There are indeterminate, determinate, low-growing and creeping species. Types of cherry category and pickling representatives of tomatoes are presented.
The choice may be given to varieties for growing in greenhouse conditions or in greenhouse structures, so you can select seeds for growing in warm climates and difficult growing conditions. Tomato species intended for home cultivation, including the use of flowerpots, are presented.
The composition of the collection is presented in the following categories:
- indoor “Patio”;
- project “Tomato Gnome”;
- low, early ripening;
- tall and medium tall;
- large-fruited;
- ribbed;
- minke whales;
- exotic;
- pickling;
- multi-colored.
Tomatoes are distinguished by a wide variety of colors, weight characteristics and unusual-looking vegetables. The collection features plants with fruit shades unusual for Russian gardeners, including green, orange, black, and purple. The advantage of the collection is the presence of representatives not only of Russian selection, but also of foreign countries, including German, American, and Italian.
Low early varieties
Such varieties are chosen when there is insufficient garden area in order to save space and space. Compact bushes of short stature are undemanding in care, but are capable of showing good productivity when grown in open ground. A distinctive quality is the early ripening of tomatoes. It is worth paying attention to the following varieties:
- Amur dawns.
A bush of low growth, the height of the stems does not exceed 40 cm. Varieties with a very early ripening period. The average fruit weight varies from 80 to 120 grams. Pink tomatoes have a sweet taste and have juicy flesh and a flat, round, even shape. Vegetables are suitable for use in salads and preparations. The advantage of the variety is that there is no need for pinching.
- Alenka.
The variety belongs to the very early tomatoes, as it is one of the first to ripen. The height of the bush varies from 40 to 50 cm and the shoots do not need to remove stepsons. The fruits are rich red in color, have a characteristic round shape, and are distinguished by their pronounced sweetness and rich tomato aroma. The average weight of one tomato reaches 100 grams and up to 5 kg of crop is harvested from one bush. A distinctive feature is the large amount of tomato formation on one brush, which looks like a bunch.
- Amulet.
The variety originally appeared in Ukraine, but gained wide popularity among Russian gardeners. The plant shows good yield when planted in open ground. The height of the bush does not exceed 40 cm and the variety does not require pinching. Reviews from gardeners speak of the unusual color of the fruit, which at the moment of ripening acquires a golden-yellow hue. Elongated tomatoes look like plums; the weight of one tomato reaches 60-80 grams.Externally attractive fruits look impressive in salads and pickles, and are considered ideal for canning. The advantage is the long period of fruiting, which lasts until frost.
Large-fruited, tall varieties
This category presents tomatoes with high bush heights for growing in greenhouse conditions. If desired, you can choose pink or traditional deep red tomatoes. Fruit sizes vary from medium to very large. These varieties are distinguished by their fleshy fruits and rich taste characteristics. The main purpose of vegetables is to be consumed fresh and for preparing recipes that contain tomatoes.
- Australian giant.
The unique variety is distinguished by its large fruit size, the weight of which can reach 500 grams. Tomatoes are raspberry in color and have a distinct tomato flavor. The shape of vegetables is rounded and flat. Bushes of indeterminate type are distinguished by their high growth, reaching a height of 1.8 to 2 meters. Cultivation is carried out in 2 or 3 stems; the plant needs a garter.
- Azores red.
An American variety with an average fruit ripening period. In the northern and central regions it is grown in greenhouses; in areas with a warm climate, planting in open ground is permissible. Tall, powerful and can withstand heavy fruits, the weight of which reaches 300-600 grams. Vegetables have a dark red color, have a dense structure and meatiness. The shape is rounded and elongated, some fruits are shaped like a heart. The advantage of the variety is long fruiting until frost.
- Airleaf.
The appearance of the tomato was the result of selection by German scientists.The plant is characterized by mid-season ripening and high growth of bushes, the height of which reaches from 1.8 to 2 meters. It is recommended to form shoots of 2-3 stems. Elongated, plum-shaped fruits of an even shape are distinguished by their fleshiness and increased sweetness. The average weight of a tomato is 100-300 grams.
Giant varieties
For lovers of huge tomatoes, the collection offers a huge selection of similar varieties. With proper care and cultivation techniques, some plants are capable of producing vegetables weighing up to 1 kg. Due to the characteristics of the fruit, such species require additional support and tying not only of the stems, but also of individual clusters.
- Big Boy.
The species belongs to the varieties of semi-determinate species and the height of the bushes reaches 150-170 cm. Greenhouse cultivation and the formation of shoots into 2 or 3 bushes with mandatory tying are recommended. The plant belongs to the species with a medium-early ripening period. The fruits have a bright dark red color. The average weight of vegetables reaches 500-700 grams; individual tomatoes can reach a weight of 1 kg. A distinctive feature is the regular oval-heart-shaped shape of the tomato and the almost complete absence of seeds. When cut into slices, tomatoes do not lose their appearance or fall apart, so they are great for salads.
- Koenigsberg is heart-shaped.
A striking representative of the collection of tall varieties is capable of producing large heart-shaped fruits weighing up to 1 kg. Tomatoes are pink in color and average weight is 400 grams. Tall bushes reach a height of up to 1.8 meters, forming 2 or 3 stems. Tomatoes are distinguished by good meatiness and juiciness, so they are ideal for salads and making tomato juices.
- Vater Rein.
The variety was the result of selection by German researchers. The plant belongs to the medium-sized species. A distinctive feature of the species is considered to be a low content of green mass due to the small number of leaves, which have an unusual elongated shape. The fruits have an unusual appearance; the shape of the tomato resembles the shape of a heart. The tomatoes are slightly flattened from below, and the end has a drawn-out spout. The average weight of vegetables reaches 400-700 grams, individual tomatoes grow up to 1 kg. In cross section, the tomato has a bright red hue, the structure is fleshy, dense and almost completely absent of seeds.
Varieties for pickling
The main purpose of varieties in this category is to grow crops for canning and pickling, but tomatoes are excellent for fresh consumption. The distinctive properties of vegetables in this group are the beautiful appearance of the fruit, its clear shape, and the ability to withstand temperature changes and not crack.
- New from Transnistria.
One of the varieties of the latest additions to the collection. A distinctive quality is the plant’s super productivity. Reviews from gardeners confirm good harvest rates of tomatoes, the quantity of which from one bush can reach 1 bucket. Tomatoes have an elongated shape with a spout at the bottom of the fruit. The average weight of vegetables varies from 70 to 80 grams. The plant belongs to a semi-determinate species with a bush height of 120 to 140 cm. Cultivation is carried out in 2 or 3 stems.
- IPK El Salvador.
The variety of Canadian selection belongs to the tall, indeterminate species with bush heights from 1.8 to 2 meters. The advantage is considered to be high yield, uniform fruit ripening, and resistance to late blight.The appearance of the fruit resembles a bullet; the weight of the tomato varies from 40 to 50 grams. Tomatoes have a rich red color, and the plant is a medium-ripening species.
- Legend Tarasenko.
The variety is characterized by high yields and belongs to the indeterminate species. The height of the bush reaches from 2 to 2.2 meters; formation of 3 or 4 stems is recommended. The red fruits have an elongated shape with a small spout at the bottom, have a sweet taste and are able to retain their quality during long-term storage. The weight of one fruit is 80 grams; up to 20 pieces of vegetables are formed in one cluster.
