Review of superdeterminant tomato varieties for greenhouses and open ground

In risky farming areas, superdeterminate tomatoes are predominantly grown, in which the fruits ripen within a relatively short period after germination. Farmer breeders annually develop new hybrids with ultra-early ripening. As a rule, this period is less than 100 days after germination.

What is it - a super-determinate variety of tomatoes and a determinate

Tomato varieties with short stems are called determinate. The growth of the stem in such plants ends after the appearance of 4–5 clusters. They tend to produce an ultra-early harvest. These varieties of tomatoes for open ground sometimes require the removal of side shoots, otherwise multiple fruits will form, which will delay the ripening period of tomatoes. Superdeterminate varieties are planted in open area beds in the southern regions and central part of Russia. In the northern regions, such tomatoes can only be grown in a greenhouse.

Sometimes they need to be tied to stationary supports. Superdeterminate (with some modification determinate varieties of tomatoes) have the property of very rapid ripening. For them, the process of removing side stems is not important.

Early ripening tomatoes for planting in open beds

In regions with a cool climate, the fruits may not have time to ripen in ordinary beds. In such areas, superdeterminate tomato varieties are required.

Amur standard

Plants grow to a height of 45–50 cm. They do not require pinching. The fruits are round in shape and weigh almost 120 g. In this species, the beginning of fruiting is approximately 90 days. Used in garden beds and in greenhouses. It is possible to grow without the use of seedlings. The purpose of the fruit is salad. Shows good yield in cool climates and does not require special care.

Alpha

This variety has small bushes. Most of them do not grow to 50 cm. It is possible to plant them in the soil of the beds with seeds without using seedlings.

It takes approximately 92 days before tomatoes begin to ripen. They are also planted in film greenhouses. The tomato fruits of this variety are small (50 - 70 g), red in color, and quite juicy. They are eaten in salads.

Marisha

Ripening is early - on the 85th day. Seedlings are planted in open ground beds. The plants are not tall, usually about 40 - 50 cm. It is not advisable for this variety of tomatoes to cut off the side shoots. The weight of one fruit is from 50 to 120 g, the shape is spherical, red in color, the tomatoes are resistant to transportation. It is considered a salad type.

Aphrodite F1

Bred for growing in open planting beds, they have an ultra-early ripening period. This is a determinate plant species (height 50 – 70 cm). The ripening time begins at 75–80 days. The fruits are spherical, scarlet.

The pulp is dense. Their weight can reach 110 - 115 g. Ripe tomatoes have excellent keeping quality and are easy to transport over long distances. The hybrid fruit is used for salads or for the production of juices, sauces, pickles and preservation.

Legionnaire F1

Quite a quickly ripening type of hybrid. Until ripening, about 3 months after emergence. They are planted in open beds and in greenhouses under film cover. The plants are low, from 45 to 60 cm, but the branches are spreading. Tomatoes have an average weight of 140 - 150 g, a pink tint, a ball shape, and the skin does not crack. Used as a salad type of tomato. These hybrids are resistant to some diseases, including bacteriosis and late blight.

Benito F1

The fruiting period begins 70 days after planting the seeds. Planted in open ground or in greenhouses. The height of the bushes is small, 45–50 cm.

The weight of tomatoes can reach 140 g.The shape of the fruit is oval. The flesh and outer skin are scarlet, the inside is fleshy. The fruits are used universally. High resistance to fusarium and verticulous wilt.

Gina

Early ripening variety, determinate. The time before tomatoes begin to turn red is 95 days. Used both for open beds and under film. The bushes are approximately 70 cm in height. They require pinching of the side stems. The fruits are relatively large, some of them weigh 300–500 g, but on average their weight is approximately 200 g. The tomatoes are spherical, orange-red in color. The skin does not crack. Their use is universal. This variety successfully resists fusarium.

Parodist

Recently developed very early ripening variety. The bushes are small in height. Ripening 80 – 85 days after planting. Developed for open beds and greenhouses.

Bushes grow up to 40 - 50 cm. Those grown in open beds do not need to carry out pinching and forming bushes; bushes grown under film should be formed into 2 stems (sometimes 3), with 3 - 4 clusters left on each of them. One fruit weighs up to 150 g, its shape is flat-round, and its color is scarlet.

Sanka

Fast ripening tomato variety (91 days). Fruit ripening is almost simultaneous. Tomato bushes grow up to 35–40 cm, are very miniature, and do not require pinching. The weight of one tomato is about 90 g, the fruits are spherical in shape, and the color of the skin is red. Used as a universal type.

Explosion

The variety has improved performance of another similar variety called White filling. This species bears fruit already 97 days after germination. It is used both for growing in beds of film greenhouses and in the open soil of personal plots.

It is possible to plant without using seedlings. Bushes about 40 - 45 cm high. Periodic removal of side shoots is required. One fruit grows to a mass of 120 - 150 g. Tomatoes are spherical in shape, painted scarlet, and have a universal purpose.

Varieties of determinate tomatoes for greenhouses

These plants have an earlier ripening period: those grown in greenhouses have time to ripen in areas with the most unfavorable climate. These varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses make it possible to grow two crops per year in unheated greenhouses installed in the southern zones of the country.

Sugar plum raspberry

This variety is semi-determinate, with a height of about 1 meter. Mandatory cutting off of side branches (stepping) is necessary. The weight of tomatoes is no more than 25 g.

The outer skin has a raspberry tint. Very pleasant taste, oval shape, high percentage of vitamins contained. Ripe fruits are easily transported. Used as a universal variety.

Greenhouse early ripening F1

This tomato hybrid belongs to the determinate species. Bushes no more than 70 cm. Suitable for greenhouses. The period before the start of tomato harvesting is 80–90 days. The fruits have a spherical shape, the weight of one is up to 180 g, the skin color is red, the inside is fleshy. The use of tomatoes of this variety is universal.

F1 President

Hybrid of semi-determinate type. Used for planting in film shelters and greenhouses. The bushes are about 70 cm high. It is necessary to carry out pinching in a timely manner. The average weight of the fruit is from 120 to 170 g. The tomatoes are round in shape and painted scarlet. The inner pulp of the fruit is quite dense. They have a long shelf life.

Superstar

A very early variety, semi-determinate. Ripening begins on day 85. They are planted in greenhouses and greenhouses. The height of the bushes is no more than 1 m.

Side branches should be pruned in a timely manner. The tomatoes are relatively large, one can be 250 g. The shape of the tomatoes is spherical, scarlet in color. The pulp is quite dense and characterized by a sweet taste. Use fresh.

Tomatoes for planting on balconies and garden plots

If desired, even on house terraces, loggias or small balconies of apartment buildings, you can get a harvest. To do this, quickly ripening tomatoes with low bushes are planted.

Minibel

It is used for growing both in open beds and in greenhouses or balconies. The height of such plants is about 30–40 cm. The stems of bushes of this variety do not require pinching. The tomatoes are very small (up to 25 g), have a sweetish taste with slight sourness. Used as a universal type. The plants have an increased decorative property and are undemanding to lighting.

Pinocchio

The Pinocchio variety has fast fruit ripening. You can start collecting ripe tomatoes 3 months after planting the seeds. The plants are small, about 25 cm in height. They are grown mainly on balconies or open terraces.

Decorative appearance and high productivity. They weigh 15 - 20 g, round in shape. Tomatoes are red in color. Used as a salad, for preparing preserves and sauces.

Room surprise

Determinate species with ultra-early ripening (85 days). It can be grown in dense plantings in beds without shelter or in containers installed on small balconies or enclosed loggias. Height - about 50 cm, does not need to form bushes.The cream-shaped fruits have a red tint. Fruiting is usually simultaneous and quite abundant. The purpose is universal.

indoor pygmy

Ripening begins at 80 days. It is grown in pots on house terraces or closed loggias. Can be planted near borders.

They grow up to 25–30 cm in height. Stepping is undesirable. Mostly grown without prior planting of seedlings. Characterized by abundance of fruiting. The weight of one fruit is about 25 g. The shape is round, the skin and pulp are scarlet in color, sweetish in taste. Universal use.

Garden pearl

Quite an early variety with a determinate bush appearance. It is planted in open soil beds or on balconies (sometimes it is possible to get a crop grown on a windowsill). The height of such plants is approximately 30–40 cm. The stems are creeping and require pinching. They have a decorative appearance and are very beautiful when ripe. The fruits are very small, 15–20 g each. Up to 300–400 pieces can ripen on one bush.