Many gardeners have a pronounced prejudice against undersized tomatoes. They are believed to be decorative rather than fruitful. They are very demanding on soil and maintenance. In fact, if you compare low-growing tomatoes with tall ones, the latter have not so many advantages.
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All undersized varieties of tomatoes are divided into 3 large categories:
- standard form;
- determinant form;
- superdeterminate form.
Standard varieties do not need crown formation, while determinant and superdeterminant varieties may require it.
The best varieties of undersized tomatoes for open ground
Among the huge variety of varietal and hybrid forms of low-growing tomatoes, it can be difficult to find one that will suit your needs. Therefore, we have compiled a rating of the best, in our opinion, varieties for open ground with small sizes.
Watercolor
This is an early-maturing variety with a strong stem that practically does not form stepchildren in the leaf axils. The size of its bushes does not exceed the half-meter mark, but at the same time it shows a good level of yield. Fruits are collected in 5-6 pieces and form small clusters. The mass of each slightly elongated tomato can reach from 70 to 100 grams. The pulp of the fruit is juicy, fleshy, incredibly aromatic. Tomatoes of this variety are suitable both for conservation and for fresh consumption.
Red fang
The shape of the bush is determinate. Dimensions can reach meter mark. The tomato got its name due to the specific elongated shape of the fruits, which form large clusters of 15-20 fruits each. The weight of each tomato ranges from 50 to 80 grams. Tomatoes of this variety show themselves well in conservation.
Krakowiak F1
The plant belongs to ultra-early with a small bush height. Krakowiak F1 is characterized as a standard bush with weak leafing. Bushes do not require a garter and do not form stepchildren in the axils of the leaf plates, which greatly facilitates plant care
Fruits are collected in small clusters of 4-6 pieces. The mass of tomatoes reaches 70 grams. They are distinguished by their high taste, aromatic fleshy pulp and a small amount of seeds. The fruits are recommended for fresh consumption and for preparing fresh salads.
Note! This hybrid is suitable for planting seeds in the ground, provided that a film shelter is organized for planting. The planting time in the ridges, recommended by breeders, is the beginning of May.
Baby sweetness
These small (up to 0.8 meters in height) high-yielding bushes at the time of fruiting have a very attractive appearance, since they are densely covered with fruits. Tomatoes of a somewhat elongated shape have a rich red color, dense juicy pulp. Tomatoes of this variety are suitable both for fresh consumption and for preservation.
Growing low-growing tomatoes in open beds can greatly facilitate the daily work of caring for a demanding crop.
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