Tomatoes: the best varieties for open ground, low-growing

If you're interested in tomatoes, the best varieties for open ground, low-growing ones, are just what you need. They may not be large, but they're very healthy and delicious. Tomatoes contain lycopene, which fights harmful cholesterol by cleansing the walls of our blood vessels. Therefore, tomatoes are a good choice; they protect against heart disease, and the P3 they contain, according to scientists, acts like aspirin, thinning the blood and thus preventing thrombosis. Tomato lovers are also less likely to suffer from heart attacks, are better protected against strokes, and tomatoes are also good for your eyesight. So, choose the right seeds and plant tomatoes in your garden.

For open ground and early harvesting, we choose low-growing varieties that grow without pinching, don't require staking, and produce small bushes with high yields, ripening almost simultaneously. Many of these varieties are frost-resistant and suitable for growing in cold regions.

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Early low-growing tomato varieties

From the earliest varieties, choose:

• "Akvarel" has slightly oblong red fruits with excellent taste, which they retain even after ripening and have good shelf life.
• "Skorospelka" - round red tomatoes, very unpretentious, grow well in low temperatures, and set fruit well.
• "Supermodel" - raspberry-colored oblong tomatoes, good for canning and excellent for pickling.
• "Red Fang" - super early, finger-shaped fruits, small, good for canning.
• "Eldorado" - yellow oval fruits, large, productive variety.
• "Boney M" - fast ripening, compact bushes, tasty fruits.
• "Gavrosh" is a very early ripening variety with small, elongated fruits, sweet and juicy.
• "Betta" is resistant to late blight, a boon for gardeners! Furthermore, its fruits contain the highest amount of P3, making them a must-have for people at risk of heart attack or stroke.

In addition, the last 3 varieties can be safely planted directly into open ground without seedlings, directly from seeds.

All of these varieties have the advantage of ripening quickly, so they don't have time to be affected by late blight, and generally don't pose any particular problems for gardeners when growing them.

If you want early, low-growing varieties to produce large fruits, choose "Fat Jack"—3-4 tomatoes weighing up to 1 kg are substantial. The tomatoes are fleshy, sweet, red, delicious, and keep well. "Mirage" also produces large, weighty tomatoes, and you'll love "Vityaz"—an excellent, productive variety with tasty, fleshy tomatoes.

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Planting times and fertilizing

In southern regions, these tomatoes can be planted as early as mid-May. Gardeners in the temperate zone can begin planting in early June, and in northern latitudes, not earlier than mid-June. The soil should be neutral; that is, sandy soil should be supplemented with clay, and clay soil, conversely, should be supplemented with sand and peat. Fresh manure should not be added; only composted soil is acceptable.

Nitrophoska is applied during spring tillage. Before planting, it's a good idea to water the holes with copper sulfate: mix two tablespoons in a ten-liter bucket of water—this is enough for 5 square meters of area. Before planting, treat the seedlings with Bordeaux mixture, and after planting, water and mulch. This is especially true for gardeners who often can't drive to their plots and water them. This helps retain moisture under the plants longer, preventing the soil around them from cracking.

If your plants' leaves have turned a pale, light green, beware—they're lacking nitrogen. They need feeding immediately! Purple-tinted leaves will indicate a fluoride deficiency, while tomatoes need potassium. If their leaves start to dry out, pay close attention to your plants and respond promptly to their requests. This will result in a great harvest.

Low-growing tomatoes that are good for northern regions include:

• "Dushechka" is a medium-sized, round salad tomato that is well suited for cold regions because it is not affected by cool temperatures.
• "Visibly-invisible" is the most disease-resistant.
• "Snowdrop" is suitable for early planting of seedlings, is vigorous and frost-resistant.
• "Polar" - does not require constant lighting and tolerates polar nights well.
• "Taimyr" is a tasty, cold-resistant, and very healthy variety.
• 'Snegiry' and 'Winter Cherry' are excellent options for northern regions.

If you choose the right variety, low-growing tomatoes will produce a wonderful harvest and delight you with their excellent taste.

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