When growing tomatoes, many summer residents would certainly like to get large fruits. What varieties can boast of fertility when grown outdoors? Of course, in this matter, the climatic zone of the growth of our plants is of great importance. Given the thermophilicity of tomatoes, not everyone manages to grow large tomato in Siberia or in the Urals. For preparations, salads and fresh use, large tomatoes are especially loved by our summer residents. We will describe the best varieties for open ground below.
Large-fruited tomatoes
Many gardeners are willing to argue with the assertion that large tomatoes are less tasty than medium in size and weight. There is no particular pattern here. Each variety or hybrid must be considered separately. A huge number of factors affect taste.
Sometimes less than a kilogram of large tomatoes can be harvested from one bush, while medium-sized tomatoes often yield 2-3 kilograms.
Today, the following trend is visible on the seed market: a high level of competition encourages agricultural firms to annually present varieties and hybrids with qualitative differences in Russia:
- more productive;
- more delicious;
- disease resistant.
Such quality as the size of the fruit fades into the background. That is why, among the large-fruited varieties, one can distinguish a dozen familiar to us and known for a long time.
We will present to your attention high-yielding and resistant to external influences varieties of large-fruited tomatoes... It is these qualities that today make it possible to speak of varieties as the best.
Overview of varieties
As large-fruited, consider tomatoes with a weight of about 250 grams and above. Let us note in a separate line the ripening period and the size of the bush. This is of great importance for growing.
Most often, large fruits are formed with an indeterminate type of plant growth. It can reach a height of one and a half meters or more, requires special care, and you should not forget about it. It makes no sense to grow late-ripening varieties in the Urals, Siberia and even in the Moscow region, since they will not have time to ripen.
Hybrid "Azhur"
One of the large-fruited tomato hybrids known today. It is designed for growing both outdoors and indoors. Ripens quickly, this period does not exceed 110 days. The bush is determinate, reaching a height of 80 centimeters.
This hybrid is famous not only for its large fruits (up to 400 grams), but also for its high yield. Subject to the rules of cultivation from one square meter, you can collect from 6 to 33 kilograms of high-quality fruits. The hybrid is resistant to hot climates and drought. The fruits are often used in salads, the taste is good. Of course, the main purpose is to grow in large quantities for sale. Tomatoes are well stored and well transported.
Sprint timer
A truly large-fruited tomato is widely known in Ukraine. In Russia, it is grown only in the south. The ripening period is 110-120 days, but what is especially important: this tomato tolerates temperature fluctuations well. It is worth trying to land it in central Russia. Designed exclusively for outdoor use.
The bush is indeterminate, spreading, its height usually does not exceed 1.5 meters.When leaving, a garter, removal of stepsons and fertilizing with fertilizers are required. No more than 3-4 bushes are planted on one square, otherwise the yield will greatly decrease. Each fruit weighs more than a kilogram, up to 6-8 fruits are formed on one hand. Thus, the yield is 18-25 kilograms per square. This is a high rate. It is also necessary to take into account the high taste qualities. Fleshy fruits with sweet and sour taste and wonderful aroma. They can be stored for a long time, do not crack.
Hybrid "Alabai"
The early ripe hybrid "Alabai" grows well both outdoors and indoors. Fruit weight 250 grams, sometimes slightly higher. The yield for a large-fruited tomato is considered average and reaches 7.5 kilograms per square meter.
The ripening period is 95-100 days, the fruits are red dense, they are well stored and have excellent taste. Determinate bush, it is best to plant seedlings in the amount of 5-6 bushes per square meter.
Pudovik
A fairly well-known mid-season variety of large-fruited tomatoes in our country. It is famous for its excellent taste and weight of the tomato. They reach an average of 700-900 grams, have a fleshy flesh and a pinkish tint. The shape of the tomato is heart-shaped, which distinguishes it from many other "heavy" tomatoes.
Determinate bush, almost does not require pinning, in height can reach 1.5 meters. It is best not to plant more than 6 plants per square meter, although the packaging states that you can plant up to nine plants. Ripening period 101-111 days. This indicates that it would be nice to grow "Pudovik" in the open field in the Crimea, Krasnodar Territory, Stavropol Territory, Volga and Chernozem regions.
American ribbed
For those gardeners who grow large tomatoes in order to show off to a neighbor, this mid-season variety is ideal. Moreover, it will be possible to collect seeds and save them for later cultivation. Tomato "American Ribbed" is really beautiful. Possessing excellent taste, it is perfect for salads. The mass of tomatoes reaches 300 grams.
The yield is very high, up to 19 kilograms of excellent quality fruits are harvested from one square meter. They have an excellent presentation, can be stored for a long time and can be transported. In leaving, he is capricious due to the fact that it requires pinching, garters and fertilizing with mineral fertilizers. Ideal for warm climates. Ripening period 115-125 days. This will not allow growing it in the conditions of Siberia and the Urals.
Altai yellow
The bush of the plant is indeterminate and reaches a height of two meters. Perhaps it will be care that will become the main problem for the summer resident, but this applies to a huge number of varietal tomatoes with the same excellent qualities as that of "Altai Yellow". High yield (up to 15 kilograms per square) is achieved exclusively due to the large mass of fruits, each of which weighs 600 grams on average.
The ripening period is 110-115 days, while the variety is resistant to late blight, tobacco mosaic virus, Alternaria, bacteriosis. Its purpose is universal, the fruits are very tasty, aromatic, fleshy. The plus is the high content of beta-carotene and sugars.
Hybrids are incapable of this. The summer resident will not get a harvest from them, therefore, it is not worth trying, spending a huge amount of strength and energy.
Bull heart
It is unlikely that there is at least one tomato lover who has not heard the name of this variety of large-fruited tomatoes. He has been known for a very long time. It is inherent in:
- aroma;
- fleshy;
- beautiful appearance;
- excellent taste.
For this he is loved not only in Russia. The Bull Heart variety is known all over the world, it is found in several colors: pink, red, yellow, black (pictured below) and even white.Fruit weight reaches 300-400 grams, the shape is beautiful heart-shaped. The high sugar content is achieved due to the low amount of water in tomatoes.
The bush is indeterminate, rather tall and spreading. 3-4 plants are planted per square meter. A more compact planting will reduce the yield. The variety of large-fruited tomatoes "Bull Heart" has a high yield (up to 27 kilograms per square meter).
Orange
Among large-fruited tomatoes for open ground many interesting and beautiful. The "Orange" variety is one of them. It is represented by bright yellow large fruits weighing from 200 to 400 grams. Tomatoes are delicious and sweet. The skin is thin, so they crack a little as you gain weight. The ripening period does not exceed 110 days.
The variety is grown in 1 or 2 stems, requires compulsory pinching. All this is necessary for maximum yield. The height of the bush is one and a half meters. Can be grown in greenhouses, although the main use is open ground.
A good video about pinning is shown below. Be sure to check it out:
Grandma's secret
Describing large varieties of tomatoes for open ground, one cannot fail to note the "Babushkin Secret" variety, which is well-known to many gardeners. The average weight of its fruits is 350 grams, but there are also real giants. The variety is mid-season, it takes 110-120 days to ripen.
The bush is indeterminate, reaching 170 centimeters. The yield is high, up to 17 kilograms per square meter. The taste of the fruit is excellent, the purpose is salad. Dense tomatoes keep well and have a beautiful appearance. It is also recommended to grow up to four bushes per square meter.
King of Kings
The medium-late variety of large-fruited tomatoes "King of Kings" is resistant to late blight. As a rule, this disease in itself is not scary only for early maturing varieties. Due to a short period, they do not have time to get sick. The fruit weight of this interesting tomato variety ranges from 500 to 1000 grams. The bush is quite high (up to two meters), bears fruit for a long time and abundantly. Up to 5 kilograms of excellent quality tomatoes are harvested from one bush.
Excellent taste and versatility have made the King of Kings variety one of the most popular. Of course, outdoor cultivation is only appropriate for extended warm periods in the region.
Honey saved
Another very tasty tomato with an interesting name and bright yellow flesh. Due to the fact that the skin is dense, the tomato does not crack when ripe. The fruits are very large, each reaching 600 grams, grows well both in the greenhouse and in the open field. If you want to get such a tomato in Siberia, you can do it. The ripening period is no more than 125 days.
The care is standard, the land should be well fertilized, making additional fertilizing, regardless of the growing method, is necessary not once, but at least three times per season.
Alsou
The Alsou variety proves once again that large tomatoes are certainly delicious. Heart-shaped red fruits weigh up to 600 grams. The average weight is just over 300 grams. The yield is not very high for such indicators and is 7 kilograms per square meter.
The bush is low, almost does not require pinching, but you will have to tie up the shoots, otherwise they will break off under the weight of the fruits. The ripening period is only 90-100 days, which allows growing this variety of large-fruited tomatoes in open ground in most regions of Russia.
Three fat men
Mid-season variety for outdoor cultivation. It is also good for central Russia, since it has the ability to easily tolerate temperature fluctuations. This does not affect either the growth or the formation of the ovaries.The bush reaches one and a half meters, semi-determinant, does not grow much, however, it is recommended to plant no more than four bushes of seedlings per square meter.
The ripening rate is low, the variety belongs to the mid-season, from the moment the first shoots appear to ripening, 115-125 days pass. Disease resistance of tomatoes is a plus.
The fruits are very large, their weight reaches 800 grams, due to which the yield is 3-4 kilograms per bush. It is well stored, the pulp is fleshy, the fruit itself is very tasty.
Lemon giant
A beautiful mid-season tomato. As for the weight of the fruits, they are very large, almost a kilogram. The color of the pulp is bright yellow. The "Giant Lemon" variety does not have a high yield. This is the same case that we described earlier: large varieties of tomatoes do not always talk about high yields. The gardener will be able to collect about 6 kilograms per square meter of plantings, since, as a rule, one or three fruits are formed on the brush.
The bush is high, up to 2.5 meters, and requires careful care and pinching. Experienced summer residents say that this tomato has a lemon flavor with a characteristic sourness. It can be used in any form.
Hybrid "Big Beef"
The mid-early hybrid is ideal for outdoor use. It differs in that, with an indeterminate type of growth, it has a small bush height, up to 1 meter. The yield is 8 kilograms per square meter. The fruits are dense red, they are well stored and have good taste. The average weight of one tomato is about 250 grams.
The plant is sprawling, 4 bushes of seedlings are planted per square meter, otherwise it greatly affects the yield. The ripening period is only 70 days, so the hybrid can be grown in most regions of Russia without fear. Additional resistance to cladospirosis and TMV positively affects the sales of this tomato hybrid.
Conclusion
A large number of varieties of tomatoes for open ground will make anyone think about being in a store in winter. The choice is large, but there are varieties that are suitable in many respects and will not upset at the end of summer. We hope that our short guide will help many to make the right choice.
