Standard tomatoes are a new, growing type of tomato. Among their fellows, they stand out and compact bush - such a bush there is no need to tie up. Their root system is also compact, which makes it possible to get a good harvest even if the planting is thickened. The gardeners are paying more and more attention to this species and are beginning to cultivate it in their plots.
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What are standard tomatoes?
Standard varieties of tomatoes are considered to be the ones that have a thick and resistant stem, do not require staking and are similar to a miniature tree. Their roots lie close to the surface and are very compact, like the plants themselves. This makes it possible to plant almost twice as many plants in the same area as compared with the usual varieties and significantly increase the yield.
Standard varieties do not curl and do not need additional supports. However, under the weight of their own fruits, they can fall on the ground. This does not affect further growth and development. Plants are weather resistant, do not require additional care.
The benefits of tomatoes
Even standard summer gardeners and gardeners grow with standard tomatoes with little or no experience and practical skills in growing tomatoes. This is not surprising, because the varieties are unpretentious, and in comparison with their usual counterparts they have significant advantages. These include:
- strong vertical trunk;
- low growth, due to which no additional garter and installation of supports are required;
- the roots are close to the surface and absorb nutrients, moisture;
- the possibility of thickened plantings, which increases the yield from 1 square meter;
- resistance to drought and cooling;
- accelerated formation of the ovary, as well as ripening of fruits;
- no need for pinching;
- the formation of a large number of fruits, which ensures excellent yield;
- well tolerated pick and transplant;
- the fruits are perfectly stored, without losing their commodity and taste.
It is thanks to these advantages that standard tomatoes are successfully grown by both summer residents and gardeners, and by farmers at a professional level. Breeders, on the other hand, present them with a variety of varieties, which differ in the color and shape of the fruit, as well as in taste.
The most popular varieties of tomato
Despite a wide variety of varieties of standard tomatoes, it was possible to earn the greatest popularity as follows.
Buyan
It is represented by plants with both red and yellow fruits. Zoned for almost all regions, the fruits ripen 95 days after emergence of shoots. Fruits are cylindrical, medium size. Perfectly suited for both preservation and fresh consumption.
Antoshka
It belongs to standard tomatoes, but the height of a bush sometimes reaches 1 meter. Suitable for growing in open ground and protected. Mid-season grade with yellow fruits weighing up to 100 grams. The flesh is very dense and tasty. Good for pickling and canning.
Cheerful gnome
Treats very early grades, fruits begin to ripen already 90 days later after emergence of shoots. Tomatoes are very productive, the height of the bush is about half a meter. Fruits differ in an unusual cylindrical form with very dense pulp. Well suited for fresh consumption and for the preparation of ketchup.
Shuttle
Mid-season variety, characterized by increased resistance to late blight. It is recommended to grow seedling way.The fruits are very fleshy, resistant to cracking. Their shape is oval, somewhat elongated. The weight of one fruit can reach 60 grams. Productivity is high.
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- Antoshka variety
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- Sort Shuttle
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- Cheerful gnome
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- Buyan variety
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- Far North
Far North
Low-growing variety for open ground. The fruits ripen amicably, but rather late (100 days after the emergence of shoots). Resistant to late blight and root rot. Fruits weighing up to 80 grams have excellent taste. Their purpose is universal.
Planting rules for tomatoes of this variety
This type of tomato seedlings sown on the same principle as conventional ones. There are no special differences in this procedure. The only thing - they are less stretched and do not bend under the weight of the leaves.
For sowing seeds pick up a light soil, which will be good to pass air and do not accumulate excess moisture. Previously it is calcined in a preheated oven for 15 minutes, after cooling it is poured into a prepared container. Next, make small grooves and carefully lay out the seeds.At the end, the crops are covered with a layer of soil, covered with glass or polyethylene and put in a well-lit place. Caring for seedlings in the same way as for ordinary tomatoes.
Tomatoes in the garden are planted at a distance of 25-35 cm from each other. In between rows make a distance of 50-60 cm. To make bushes neat and compact, they do not need much watering. Also, do not zealous with fertilizers, in particular with nitrogen.
Features care for tomatoes
Standard tomatoes do not require intensive care. Watering should be done as the top soil ball dries. The root system of them is located close to the surface, so you should exclude excessive watering. Periodically, you need to loosen the ground so that it is well ventilated and excess moisture can evaporate without problems.
The basis of caring for tomatoes is the fight against weeds and pests. To this end, it is necessary to regularly remove weeds and also to mulch the soil. It will help retain moisture in hot weather, but also prevent the growth of weeds. In order to prevent the spread of fungal diseases, it is advisable to carry out the treatment with fungicidal preparations. Very effectively proved the treatment of plants Bordeaux mixture.
This is fraught with lower yields. If the soil in the plot is poor and poorly fruiting, then you can use the available organic fertilizers.
Gardeners reviews
Many gardeners are already on a personal experience faced with the cultivation of standard tomatoes. They have already formed a definite opinion, which they willingly share with their colleagues.
Vladimir Vasilievich, pensioner: “I am engaged in growing standard tomatoes recently. I advised to try a neighbor in the country. So far I have found for myself only positive aspects in them. Perfect for preservation, salads. I cultivate the Buyan variety with yellow fruits and Shuttle. ”
Anna Georgievna, dachnitsa: “Standard tomatoes have long been interested in me. Initially, they grew them on the balcony (a variety of Snegirek), and then planted them in the country. For the cottage I chose the Antoshka and Buyan varieties. The yield is high, the taste of the fruit is just great.. The whole family is very happy! ”
Victoria Denisovna, dachnitsa: “I heard a lot of praise from neighbors about standard tomatoes and decided to try growing them in my plot. I must say, I expected a better result. The selected variety was not sufficiently resistant to disease, so the harvest was hardly succeeded. Now, I think, is it worth experimenting for the next season ... ".
Larisa Petrovna, woman resident: “Seedlings of standard tomatoes for me were purchased by a son on the advice of the seller. The woman convinced that with minimal care we would still be with the harvest. I want to say that she did not deceive. Due to my health, I cannot pay enough attention to the garden, but still the standard tomatoes pleased our family with an excellent harvest. It’s a pity the son didn’t remember the name of the variety, but now I collect the seeds myself! ”
Victor Sergeevich, summer resident: “I saw on TV a program about standard tomato varieties and decided to try growing them in my plot in the summer season. The seedlings of the Shuttle cultivated independently. The site is small, because the plants had to plant pretty thick. But even in this case, they gave a good harvest. There was no particular trouble with leaving, but the whole season we ate wonderful tomatoes, and also engaged in preservation! ”
Standard varieties of tomatoes have proven themselves very well. They are unpretentious, give good yields, the fruits have excellent taste and commodity qualities. To grow these plants under the force even beginners gardeners. That is why now they are preferred not only by amateurs, but also by professionals.