Every summer resident dreams of an early and tasty harvest of fleshy tomatoes. That is why gardeners prefer early varieties. Early ripening varieties begin to bear fruit after 3 months from the first shoots. Much depends on care, feeding and weather conditions.
Advantages:
- with timely cultivation, early appearance of fruits;
- it is possible to collect a full harvest in Siberia and central Russia;
- opportunity to avoid late blight infection.
Flaws:
- short daylight hours affect the taste of fruits.
Beauty of Siberia
The tomato, specially bred for the Siberian regions, differs from other species in a number of features that allow it to be grown in harsh weather conditions. The variety is easy to care for and can withstand cold spells, temperature changes and light frosts.
The variety Krasa Siberia reaches a height of two meters. The stems are thin, the leaves are narrow, the fruits are large, fleshy, weighing from 300 to 400 grams. The first tomatoes can grow up to a kilogram. The fruit is heart-shaped, pink in color, with a characteristic yellow spot near the stalk. The core of the tomatoes is juicy, sweetish, the skin is thin and tender.
The first fruits can be tasted already in mid-July. The variety is high-yielding, planted in a greenhouse, and planted in open ground approximately in May - June.
Golden heart
The variety is determinate, of medium height, intended for planting in open ground. The first harvest is in 90-95 days. The bush reaches a height of about 80 cm, requires staking and pinching, should be formed into 2-3 stems. The leaves are small, the inflorescences are of intermediate type.
The fruits are orange, heart-shaped, weighing up to 200 g. Delicious, meaty tomatoes are suitable for canning, juices, sauces and fresh salads. Up to 2 kg of harvest is collected from one plant.
Cheerful gnome
A unique tomato that is grown in a greenhouse, open ground and on a veranda or loggia. The height of the plant is about 40-50 cm, the stem is thick, there are few leaves, but they are large and spreading. In dry weather, the leaves may curl into a tube. With a lack of sun and bad weather conditions, the harvest dates are shifted by 1-2 weeks.
The shape of the fruit is cylindrical, elongated, weight - 80-90 g, length - about 15 cm. The color is red, the skin is smooth, the core is sweet and juicy. Tomatoes are suitable for canning, freezing and fresh salads.
Peach
An exotic early-ripening determinate variety is grown in greenhouses and open ground. The first harvest is in 85-90 days. Plant height is 50-60 cm, pinching is not required. The leaves are small, dark green in color.
The fruits are round, yellow, weighing 90-110 g. The pulp is tender and has a fruity flavor. From one square meter you can get 7-8 kg of harvest.
Recommended for preparing dietary dishes.
Snow White
An early tomato variety, the first harvest occurs 85-90 days after planting the seeds. The height of the plant does not exceed 50 cm and has a small number of leaves.
The fruits are round, weighing up to 120 grams, the skin is dense, red, does not crack. Tasty, aromatic tomatoes are suitable for canning and making fresh salads.
The variety is resistant to diseases, the formation of fruits occurs early, ripening is uniform. From one bush you can get up to 3 kg of harvest, resistant to heat and cold, transported well and stored for a long time.
Choosing the right variety is the key to a rich harvest. No less important is caring for the plant throughout its growth, timely watering, fertilizing and pest control. I like