During the short cool summer, harvesting tomatoes causes difficulties, most of all it is noticeable in the north-western part, in the Urals and in Siberia. For tomatoes to grow and bear fruit, you need to invest a lot of effort and effort. In such harsh climatic conditions, a large number of undersized varieties have been bred. Their peculiarity is that when the bush reaches a characteristic height, it begins to bloom actively, and the fruits ripen more quickly. Only in the middle lane can tomatoes be planted under the open sky, in cold ones, on the contrary, you have to cover with special materials.
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Benefits of short tomato bushes:
- They have a small number of shoots.
- There is a stable trunk that can bear fruit.
- They take up little space.
- Can be grown in greenhouses.
Varieties and hybrids of low-growing tomatoes
Bullfinch. It was bred for the cool climate of the Urals and the Far East. It is an early variety and bears the first fruits by the end of June. Tomatoes turn red 3-3.5 months after the seeds are planted in the ground. The stems are very stable, there is no need to tie up and remove the shoots, the height reaches up to half a meter. It can grow in soil that is not very rich in microelements, does not tolerate an excess of nitrogen in the soil. The mass of one tomato with a thin skin is about 150 g. Bullfinch fruits can be used both immediately and for preparations for the winter.
Apparently invisible. Three months after planting, you can harvest. Grown without shelter, however, the length of the bush is 0.5-0.6 m, so it must be tied up. Smooth, round, pink tomatoes weigh about 120 g. It is consumed in its natural form, added to salad, made lecho, pastes and ketchups. The only drawback is that there is a pronounced sourness in the taste.
Summer resident. This species is considered early maturing, as it matures in 3.5 months. The height of the bush reaches a maximum of 0.7 m. The variety needs tying, as it forms ovaries and bears fruit even in cool summers. Ripe tomatoes weigh from 50 to 100 g. The summer resident can be attributed to a universal variety, it can be eaten in its natural form, as well as pickled.
Lady fingers. The variety was obtained a long time ago, but its prevalence continues to grow at a rapid pace due to its unpretentious care and rapid ripening. The growth of the bushes reaches 0.6-0.7 m. You can harvest the crop in 3.5 months. Tomatoes have a firm flesh and a sweet and sour taste.
Siberian troika. This variety widely embraced the borders of Russia and attracted gardeners for its incredible resistance to any climate. The height of the bush reaches 60 cm. Thick trunks must be tied up when large fruits appear. The length of one tomato is 15 cm and its weight reaches 300 g. Large fruits cannot be pickled, so people eat them fresh.
Alsou. The variety is recommended to be planted both in a greenhouse and in the open air. Without shelter, growth reaches 80 cm, thanks to favorable conditions, growth of up to 1 m is possible. It has a thin stem, which must be tied up, and also supported by it. Sugar fruits taste about 300-500 g. They are eaten fresh, as well as juices and pastes are made.
Demidov. They are grown mainly in the northern zones and the Siberian region. The bushes of this variety are very strong, not particularly tall, up to 60 cm. Its advantage is that it is cold-resistant, because it can grow both in the greenhouse and without it. Large and pink berries weighing 200 g ripen on 110 days.
Heavyweight of Siberia. It has a number of advantages: large fruits, early maturity, invulnerability to various diseases and pests. Leaves are green. Special slingshot props are usually installed under the brush of the bushes. Weight can be up to 0.5 kg. The fruits remain intact during transportation.
The middle lane has a warmer climate than the northern regions. The most common varieties of tomatoes are different here.
Sanka. Bred by Russian breeders. The bush does not need a garter, the height reaches 60 cm. It is one of the earliest ripening varieties. The seeds can be harvested, dried and used next year.
Mongolian dwarf. A unique variety that can grow in both cold and hot conditions. The height is 15 cm, so it is called one of the shortest.
Verochka. Vera is a prolific and early maturing variety. Harvested usually 90 days after planting. Weight varies from 100 to 150 g.
Petrusha the gardener. It is a hybrid, so every year you need to purchase new seeds. Low bushes up to 60 cm are tied up before large fruits appear. It is possible to harvest 4 kg of tomatoes from one plant. It is more often used in salads and in preparations.
Kibitz. It has a thick stem and strong roots. Needs a garter as it can break under gravity. The vegetables are harvested 80-90 days after sowing. They tolerate transportation well.
Caspar. Kaspar is a hybrid that ripens quite early, after 3-3.5 months. The weight of the fruit is 100 g, and 2.5 kg of the crop can be removed from one bush. Versatile in application.
There is no one recommendation for all gardeners. It is only by trial and error that you can choose your variety, which is well adapted to the cover film and climatic conditions.
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