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Tomato varieties that don't necessarily need to be grown from seedlings: sow in the ground and forget
24.02.2023 06:20
Updated: 14.04.2023 06:50
For busy gardeners, it is important to grow crops in a way that does not cause much trouble.
In the case of tomatoes, this will work if you choose the right seedless varieties. In the middle zone, they are sown directly into the ground, they quickly develop and bear fruit. What to choose?
"Subarctic"
The tomato bush is low - up to 45 cm. One plant produces up to 20 round small dense fruits. They reach full maturity on the 80-90th day from germination. Tomatoes are storable and suitable for growing in many areas.
"Spring frosts"
An early tomato, resistant to cold and temperature fluctuations. Suitable for open ground. The bush is spreading, up to 60 cm high. The fruits are slightly ribbed at the stalks, juicy, with few seeds. Average weight is 200 g, but the lower branches also produce heavier fruits.
"Amursky Stamb"
The tomato is early ripening, easily tolerates adverse conditions. The fruits ripen 80 days after sowing, have juicy pulp and an incomparable taste.
The foliage on the bushes is densely green, the height is up to 50 cm. The plant does not grow side shoots, and therefore forms flowers and fruits much faster. Tomatoes are long-lasting and tolerate transportation well.
"Explosion"
An early variety tomato that thrives in open areas. Bush height is up to 60 cm, requires tying to supports.
The tomatoes are not large, weighing up to 100 g, and are well suited for canning. The ovary is formed even during prolonged temperature drops. The plant is universal, it is resistant to droughts, and at the same time is suitable for growing in the North.
"Seedless"
The plant is unpretentious, does not require special care and is suitable for direct sowing in holes. You will not have to tie up or side-son the bushes. The variety is early ripening, the fruits are red, they are tasty and juicy. Weight up to 100 g. Suitable for both salad and canning purposes.
Sowing is done when the soil warms up to 10 degrees. The seeds germinate in about 7 days.
"Yamal"
The tomato is suitable for many regions of Russia. It is early maturing, ripens in about 3 months from germination. The mini-bush gains a height of only 35 cm. It is productive, low-maintenance, does not require "cutting" and pinching. The fruit is round, red, weight - up to 100 g. It is excellent for large-fruit canning. The plant is cold-resistant and for good growth requires only proper watering.
"Far North"
Tomatoes are sown in April directly into the ground. They tolerate cold weather well, but sprout better in shelters. The bush is low and after 90 days from germination forms a mass of honey-tasting fruits weighing from 40 to 90 g. No garter is required.
"Iceberg"
The fruits of this variety are unusual. One can be round, and the second like a ribbed bag in shape. They reach a weight of 200 g. They have fleshy pulp and are better suited for summer salad. No side-sonning is necessary. The ovary forms well in a cold climate, and therefore the variety is suitable for Siberia and the Urals.
