Tomatoes for the Moscow Region: Descriptions of the Best Varieties

What varieties of tomatoes are best to plant?

To grow tomatoes outdoors in the Moscow region or in a greenhouse here, you need to know which varieties are best. Only then can you expect the desired results.

When selecting a crop variety for the Moscow region, it is necessary to follow the following rules:

• It's recommended to select a plant species based on its growing conditions: greenhouse or open-air planting. Specific varieties are suitable for each growing method. For open-air cultivation, preference should be given to early-ripening bush and standard varieties, as well as those with good immunity to various pathogens. For greenhouses, the best solution is to choose tall and medium-sized varieties with different ripening times. They should have moderate to high resistance to harmful microorganisms.
• The best solution would be to choose varieties specifically bred for the Moscow region. Their chances of producing a high-quality and tasty harvest will be many times higher than those bred for other regions of the country.
• You should only purchase planting material from reputable stores. This way, you can protect yourself from low-quality products.
• It's also recommended to give preference to varieties you've grown before. Their growing requirements will be familiar to you and won't cause any complications during cultivation.

Experts recommend planting several varieties (2-3 types) in a garden bed that complement each other. This will allow for a more diverse harvest in terms of both quality and quantity.

The most important thing here is choosing the right tomatoes for growing. Let's take a closer look at which tomatoes should be grown in which situations.

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The best tomato varieties for greenhouses

Having a greenhouse on your property greatly simplifies the process of growing any vegetable crop, as it's much easier to maintain the necessary conditions for a superb harvest. The Moscow region is no exception, as many varieties of tomatoes can be grown in greenhouses. The following varieties thrive in such structures:

• De Bravo. It is considered a mid-season variety. Ripening occurs in 125-130 days. These tomatoes have one important characteristic: seedlings should be prepared two weeks earlier than other varieties. Three bushes should be planted per square meter. They grow quite tall, so trellis support is recommended. A strong immunity to late blight is an advantage of this variety. It has universal value, so it can be planted outdoors if desired. Tomatoes come in pink, yellow, black, and red colors. They are oval and weigh approximately 70-90 g. These tomatoes have excellent flavor. The yield from one bush is approximately half a bucket.
• Nevsky. Considered an early-ripening variety, it has performed well in greenhouse cultivation. Ripening occurs in 90-100 days. Tomatoes form on vines that require no staking. The tomatoes themselves are small and round, weighing approximately 60 g. They are pink in color. Five vines per square meter will thrive. It's best to plant seedlings in April.

These are the two most popular varieties, often found in greenhouses in the Moscow region. However, other varieties are also popular in this region:

• Sweet Bunch. This variety has the shortest ripening period. The fruits can be harvested 85-90 days after planting. This is a strictly greenhouse tomato variety. A single shoot produces up to 50 small fruits weighing approximately 40 g. The shoots can grow up to two meters in height. Therefore, it requires support structures. It is resistant to a wide variety of diseases.
• Andromeda F1 is an early-ripening hybrid, with fruits ripening in 90 days. It forms low bushes, reaching a height of no more than 70 cm. However, the plant is characterized by a very high productivity—10 kg per bush. Moreover, the fruits of this hybrid are quite large, weighing approximately 120 g. Four bushes can be planted per square meter. Sowing of seedlings is carried out in late March, but this can also be done in early April. This hybrid is very demanding in terms of watering and also requires picking.
• Blagovest F1 is another hybrid considered a determinate plant with a very high yield. With proper care (especially with complex fertilizers), you can harvest approximately 20 kg per square meter. A single cluster produces up to eight tomatoes. Three plants can be grown per square meter.

The following tomato varieties can also be successfully grown in greenhouses in the Moscow region:

• Poisk F1. Recognized by many experts as one of the best for this region. One square meter yields 1.5-2 buckets of fruit. The tomatoes are red, rarely pink, and very juicy and plump. Their average weight is approximately 100 g. This hybrid is characterized by excellent resistance to various viral and fungal microflora. The plant does not require staking, as its maximum height is only one meter.
• Ilyich F1. A good hybrid, also considered one of the best candidates for growing in the Moscow region. Its tomatoes have excellent flavor characteristics. They are quite sweet, making them often used in various culinary creations. A single shoot produces a fairly large number of tomatoes, averaging 150 g in weight.

These tomatoes are the best varieties for the Moscow region. Other varieties you can find in greenhouses in the Moscow region include Uragan F1, Samurai F1, Typhoon F1, Pisa F1, Sprinter F1, Makhaon F1, and Kronos F1.

Tomatoes for open ground

In addition to the varieties described in the previous paragraph, tomato varieties for open ground are extremely popular in the Moscow region.

It's important to note that selecting varieties for growing these vegetables outdoors is quite difficult, not only for the Moscow region but for any other region. Therefore, to ensure an excellent harvest at the end of the growing season, it's essential to follow the guidelines outlined in the first point.

Among the wide variety of offers, in this case it is necessary to give preference to the following types:

• Iceberg. This is an early-ripening, determinate variety. It produces tomatoes large enough to fit in the palm of your hand. They have a slightly tart flavor, which is the main draw of this variety. The fruits of this variety have excellent shelf life and are suitable for various types of canning.
• Federico. This is a very popular variety, bred abroad. Federico's main advantage is its standard and low-maintenance care, which does not require pinching. The bushes produce large tomatoes. A single cluster of shoots produces up to five fruits, weighing approximately 1 kg. The tomatoes have a unique appearance—rough green veins are visible against an orange background.
• Merry Gnome. An excellent variety, perfectly suited to the region's conditions. Fruit ripens in 90-100 days. The plant forms low-growing bushes, reaching no more than 40 cm in height. It is the product of domestic breeders. Tomatoes form on the shoots, resembling small plums or peaches in size. They are red in color.

The following tomatoes, specially bred for outdoor cultivation, are ideal for the Moscow region:

• Tamara. This is a determinate variety characterized by strong branching. A single plant produces up to 50-55 tomatoes. The plant tolerates variable weather conditions well, and fruiting continues almost until frost.
• Sultan F1. A super-early hybrid created by Dutch breeders. It is also one of the best options for outdoor cultivation, especially in the Moscow region. The plant has been described as having excellent resistance to adverse environmental factors. Seedling preparation begins in mid-April and is planted in the ground in early May. The fruits ripen on the bushes in 70 days. Tomatoes, which form on low bushes, weigh up to 200 g.
• Demidov. This is a short plant (maximum height: 60 cm). It differs from other varieties in its excellent resistance to late blight and good yield. Tomatoes can be harvested 100 days after planting. Seedlings should be sown in early April. Up to six plants can be grown simultaneously per square meter. The main feature of Demidov's cultivation technique is the need for thorough watering once a week.
• Fitous. This mid-season plant possesses many beneficial qualities for cultivation. For example, the bushes are characterized by excellent resistance to late blight and many other diseases. It takes 100 days for the harvest to mature. Seedling preparation should begin in April. Tomatoes, weighing 70 grams, form on low bushes that reach a height of 50 cm. Fruiting continues for a long time, right up until the first frost. Up to 12 kg of yield can be harvested from 1 m². No more than three plants can be grown in the same area.

In addition to the varieties described above, the following open-ground tomatoes can be found in this region:

• Siberian Early. This plant produces ripe tomatoes 90-100 days after planting. Seedling preparation should begin in early April. The bushes can grow up to 80 cm in height, producing brightly colored, rounded fruits. One tomato weighs approximately 100 g. To ensure the Siberian Early thrives, the plants need a small amount of water every day.
• Ox Heart. This variety is characterized by unusually shaped fruits, resembling a heart in appearance. The variety boasts impressive dimensions and distinctive flavor. A single tomato can weigh approximately 400 g. The fruits are pinkish-red. They form on bushes that grow to a considerable height. Therefore, they should be grown using special supports. Pruning is also necessary. Ox Heart is very demanding when it comes to watering, so this procedure should be carried out regularly.

The abundance of tomatoes suitable for outdoor cultivation in the Moscow region allows for a bountiful harvest of this vegetable. All varieties of tomatoes suitable for outdoor cultivation in the Moscow region differ in both their taste and growing characteristics. Therefore, every gardener is sure to find the best option for themselves.

Cherry varieties

It's worth noting that cherry tomatoes, which have recently become particularly popular among gardeners in this region, can be grown in the Moscow region. Several cherry tomato varieties were described in the previous sections, as they are suitable for any type of cultivation.

Cherry varieties suitable for this region include the following:

• Grape tomatoes Green Grape;
• Honey drop;
• Barberry;
• Ildi;
• Johnson's Gold;
• Dance with the Smurfs;
• The Borges Principle or the Bourgeois Prince;
• Beach Cherry.

The Cherry group includes both cultivars and hybrids. Their characteristic features are cherry-like fruits weighing approximately 25 g. They ripen uniformly and are resistant to cracking.

As we can see, a wide variety of tomato varieties can be grown in the Moscow region today. Moreover, some varieties are adapted to growing and fruiting outdoors or in greenhouses. There are even cherry varieties. To ensure a successful harvest, the key is to follow all the necessary agricultural practices and care guidelines.

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