Indeterminant tomatoes. Tomatoes - growing. Tomato varieties - photo

Today there are countless varieties of tomatoes. They differ from each other in the color and size of the fruit, the size and structure of the bush. It is the differences in the form of the plant that served as an excuse for separation into determinant and indeterminate tomatoes. These complex names for some do not say anything, although even an ordinary gardener will easily distinguish these varieties. Indeterminant tomatoes are characterized by unlimited growth of the bush, and determinant - by short stature.

General information about such varieties

Indeterminant tomatoes are tall plants. And this means that for their cultivation it is necessary to use trellises or other supports, to which the bushes are also tied. To answer the question of what indeterminate tomatoes are, first of all it is necessary to determine the morphological features of these plants. On such bushes, inflorescences are formed after 6-10 leaves. Such tomatoes are late-ripening varieties, which can bear fruit almost to the very frosts. As a rule, the greatest yields are harvested from bushes, in which 1-2 main stems were left at the beginning of growth by pasynkovaniya.

General information on determinant varieties

These tomatoes are characterized by limited growth and low shrubs. They have leaves and inflorescences densely located on the stem. Three groups of this kind of tomatoes are divided:

• Determinant - differ by a double wave of growth. At the first tying of fruits there are up to 6 inflorescences, then on shoots grow so-called stepchildren, on which other inflorescences giving the second crop are formed. These tomatoes are characterized by precocity. In this fruiting lasts 1-2 months;
• Superdeterminant - are characterized by precocity. They have a bushy plant whose height reaches 0.7-1 m. As a rule, after formation on the shoot, 2-3 inflorescences cease to grow. These varieties are characterized by a maturing fruit ripening. Such tomatoes are often planted in large areas, when it is necessary to collect the entire crop in a short time;
• Semideterminant - represent the average of the two previous groups. The height of the bushes reaches 1.2 m. They are characterized by a later ripening. These tomatoes, the cultivation of which does not require pasynkovaniya (removal of shoots of the second order), will bear fruit earlier, if the bushes still remove them.

Determinant and indeterminate varieties are not adopted.

Features of indeterminate tomatoes

Among other advantages of varieties of this kind of tomatoes, it is necessary to distinguish the following:

• Inflorescences on plants are laid every 3 leaves;
• In large-berry varieties, four fruits are fastened in the hand, and up to 20 in small-bodied varieties;
• In greenhouses, these tomatoes often grow to 5 m, which allows you to get up to 40 brushes from the bush.

Varieties of pink tomatoes

There are many varieties that give beautiful fruits of pink color. Breeders every year bring out more and more new tomatoes. Among these novelties, it should be noted some varieties.

• Pink Paradise F1 - has a well-lapped powerful bush. Grade of the average maturity period. It is characterized by high yields, good curing properties, resistance to cracking. It is characterized by good tying fruit and increased resistance to disease. This variety can be grown outdoors and in greenhouses. The average weight of fruits is 180-200 g.
• Pink samurai F1 - has a powerful bush. A variety of the early ripening period. It is characterized by excellent tying fruit. Pink Samurai is used for growing in a closed ground. The fruits have a mass of 190-200 g. They are distinguished by good cautiousness.
• Machaon F1 - he does not have a very tall but well-limbed bush. A variety of early ripening. The mass of rounded fruits is 190-210 g. They have excellent taste qualities. Due to the high density of fruits, the variety is used for long-term storage and transportation over long distances.

Many varieties of pink tomatoes are very large dense fruits that retain their taste for 3-5 weeks.

Varieties of tomatoes

Description of varieties of tomatoes will help in selecting seeds for planting. So, recently the following indeterminate varieties are very popular.

• Aston F1 - is designed for growing in closed and open ground. Heavy plant is a powerful plant. It has a high yield. Fruits are rounded, red. Their average weight is 170-190 g. The fruits are resistant to cracking. The plant well forms ovaries, is resistant to diseases.
• Kronos F1 is a wonderful early variety for growing in closed and open ground. It has a high yield. The first brush is already above the 6 sheet. Red rounded fruits weighing 140-170 g are distinguished by good transportability and keeping quality (1-1.5 months). The variety is resistant to most diseases.
• Shannon F1 is an early hybrid with a moderate growth force of the plant. This variety is intended for growing in greenhouses and open ground. Tomato is resistant to most diseases. It gives an excellent result in early plantings. This variety is excellent fruit, even if the air temperature is several degrees lower than necessary for growing other tomatoes. Red, round fruits weighing up to 180 g have excellent taste qualities. They are kept for up to 1 month.
• Sprinter F1 - tomato is intended for growing in a closed ground. The plant is very powerful and high-yielding. Resistant to most diseases. This variety is distinguished by its early entry into the fruiting phase. Simultaneously, the plant ripens up to 4 brushes. Flat round fruits weighing 150-190 g have a red color.

Tomato varieties (description of tomato varieties) are often indicated on the packaging of seeds. That's why when buying, you need to be very careful to choose the right tomatoes. Other popular indeterminate varieties include such hybrids (denoted by the letter F1), like Axiom, Titul, Saxon, Sheila, Vitador, Menhir, Samara, Typhoon, Pisa, Flagman, Etude, Intens Odin, Cuta, Favorit, Jakarta, Kastalia.

Variety choice

All varieties of tomatoes, photos of which can be found in the reference books, look very appetizing and tempting, but when choosing seeds for planting, it is necessary to take into account the way of growing and the region. If it is supposed to grow indeterminate tomatoes in a greenhouse, then you can choose almost any variety you like. For many regions of Russia plants of late maturity are absolutely not suitable. At insufficiently high temperature and short duration of daylight, such tomatoes do not have time to ripen. That is why grades of early or middle maturity are more suitable for more northern regions of Russia. If you want to try and late tomatoes, it will be necessary to make a small shelter for plants in the form of a greenhouse with additional lighting in the autumn days.

Also, when planting tomatoes, it is necessary to take into account that large fruits do not fit for preservation as a snack, because they simply do not fit into the jar. Such tomatoes are for salads or for processing on juice, sauces or pastas. Fans of raznosolov should plant indeterminate varieties with small and medium-sized fruits.

Sowing seed

If you trust the seed supplier, then no preseeding is required for them, since the licensed seeds are already specially prepared. In this case, their germination and growth of seedlings will depend on the choice of a suitable substrate and watering. It is best to choose the soil that is specially prepared for growing seedlings. Such a substrate is sold in any specialized store.

Seeds of tomatoes are embedded in the soil to a depth of 1-1.5 cm. After the appearance of the first real leaves, the seedlings are dived. After this procedure, the root system of plants becomes more friable, and the plants themselves are aligned in height. The optimum temperature for germination of tomato seeds is + 24 ° C. For growing in the open ground tomatoes are sown for 30-40 days before landing in the ground.

Preparing seedlings for planting

After picking, the seedlings are transferred to a room, the temperature of which does not exceed + 20 ° C. 1-2 weeks before planting in the open ground, the plants begin to harden, gradually reducing the temperature of the air. Seedlings can be planted until the first brush appears on it. To strengthen plants it is recommended to water them with water with the addition of special complex fertilizers. They are bred in a ratio of 20 g per 10 liters.

Seedlings are planted in prepared wells, deepening the plant in the soil to cotyledons. Too elongated seedling can be planted even deeper (before the first real leaf), placing it in the hole in an inclined position.

Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse

Such tomatoes are suitable for cultivation and in the open ground, but it is best to grow indeterminate tomatoes in a greenhouse. In such conditions, they give an earlier and abundant harvest. These tomatoes are demanding in care. The main activities in the cultivation of these varieties are associated with the formation of the bush and its tie to the trellis or other supports. The plant, which is properly taken care of, grows often on its own, but if this does not happen, you can pinch the stalk very strongly. To form 1-2 stems, remove all extra stepsons. During the growth and vegetation period, tomatoes need regular fertilizing with complex fertilizers.

Regular watering begins after planting. Tomato requires frequent watering with a small amount of water. The best thing for this is drip irrigation. In the grooved method, perforated plastic pipes with closed ends can be used. They must rest on the furrows themselves. Watering is carried out taking into account illumination, evaporation, soil structure, ventilation. For this purpose, water is suitable, the temperature of which is 15-16 ° C.