Most gardeners claim that the pinching procedure is considered mandatory when growing a tomato crop. It is difficult to disagree with this opinion, since the extra stems take nutrients from the plant, thereby lowering the indicators of its productivity. But there are varieties of delicious tomatoes that are built without pinching, and they can be grown in the open field of the Moscow region.
The best varieties of tomatoes for growing in the Moscow region that do not require pinching
The key to a high, stable yield is the correct choice of the variety, suitable for the specific climate
region. The Moscow region is located in the middle lane. This area is perfect for the cultivation of this vegetable crop. The varieties recognized among vegetable growers in the Moscow Region that do not need pinching are the varieties listed below.
Chio chio san
By the timing of ripening Chill chio san - mid-early grade. The first tomatoes appear 100-120 days after the first sprouts appear.
The plant is indeterminate, which means that the crop is capable of bearing fruit throughout the entire growing season.
The height of the bushes reaches 2 m, so they need to be tied to reliable supports. Plants are decorated with elegant fan brushes of small bright pink fruits with a delicate sweetish taste. Mass of one tomato 35 g.
You can highlight the strengths of the variety that make it popular:
- stable yield, which is 4 kg per bush;
- excellent taste and technical characteristics;
- successful growth in different climate zones;
- resistance to diseases that plants of the Solanaceae family are susceptible to;
- versatility in application.
Of the shortcomings, it is important to indicate the need control of the development of bushes, their formation and garter.
The planting scheme is the same as for tall tomato crops 60 x 40 cm. Care provides for the implementation of the classic set of agricultural operations.
Rocket - tomatoes for open ground
The rocket is designed to be planted in open beds and belongs to the category mid-early varieties. The period from germination to maturity 100-110 days.
The variety forms a low-growing determinant plant, the height of which is 40-60 cm. The bush is characterized by compactness and weak foliage with shortened internodes. The main stem forms about 4 inflorescences, each of which contains from 3 to 8 fruits.
The vegetables themselves are red, elongated with a distinct top. The average weight of vegetables is 35-60 g.
Positive characteristics include:
- abundant fruiting, up to 7 kg from 1m2;
- good taste and quality of the product;
- resistance to dangerous diseases and pests;
- not exactingness and ease of care, which significantly saves time and effort;
- resistance to overripening tomatoes, which allows you not to worry about the integrity of the crop on the way and during storage;
- vegetables are suitable for whole fruit canning.
The disadvantage is cracking of fruits in adverse weather and sensitivity to watering and feeding.
For cultivation, a 70 x 30 scheme is used, 6-8 bushes per 1m2. With a lack of space, you can plant up to 12 specimens, while they feel comfortable and present with a high-quality harvest.
Fighter
The fighter belongs to early maturing varieties, the period from germination of seedlings to the ripening of the first tomatoes 95-110 days.
Determinant shrub up to 50 cm high, characterized by active flowering with a minimum amount of barren flowers.
Medium-sized, cylindrical fruits with a smooth, shiny skin colored deep red or yellow. Average tomato mass 100 g... Tomatoes are juicy, fleshy and have a sweetish sour taste.
The main advantages of culture:
- high yield, from 1 m2 you can get up to 8 kg a tomato;
- good taste and presentation;
- resistance to major diseases and pests;
- the possibility of growing in greenhouse conditions and open beds;
- unpretentiousness to adverse weather conditions, including coolness and drought;
- fruits are suitable for fresh use, for pickling and preservation.
The only drawback is that the crop cannot be stored.
When planting, it is necessary to use a 50 x 40 cm scheme, up to 7-9 plants per 1 sq. m. And care requires watering, loosening and timely feeding using mineral fertilizers.
Dubok
Early ripe variety Dubok with a short ripening period, which is 85 days... The plant forms a low-growing shrub up to 50 cm in height with weak branching. The main stem is decorated with 4-6 inflorescences, each of which forms the same number of tomatoes.
Ripe medium-sized vegetables 50-100 g, have the shape of a circle with slight ribbing. Tomatoes have a red color and a rich taste and aroma with a pleasant sourness.
The virtues of culture:
- high yields reaching 6-8 kg from 1m2;
- fast and even ripening of vegetables;
- the ability to bear fruit both in the open field and in the home;
- excellent taste;
- immunity to common diseases;
- relative indifference to drought and high humidity;
- unpretentious care;
- the ability to collect seeds for planting next season;
- excellent keeping quality during storage and transportability over long distances;
- dining appointment.
According to gardeners' reviews, the variety has no significant drawbacks.
When growing, the distance between the rows must be 40-50 cm, and between the planting units - 60-70 cm. Care includes watering, weeding, loosening, top dressing, hilling.
Snowstorm
The variety is considered early maturing, determinant, productive and intended for cultivation in open beds. The height of the bushes reaches 70 cm.
The plant is decorated with medium-sized green leaves. Rounded, dense fruits turn red at the stage of maturity. The average mass of tomatoes is from 60 to 100 g, but there are specimens reaching a weight of 200 g. Vegetables are covered with a smooth skin, under which the pulp is located with a dense fleshy structure, which has a pleasant taste with a slight acidity.
The Metelitsa tomato is endowed with the following advantages:
- high productivity;
- excellent taste and attractive appearance;
- excellent immunity to diseases inherent in vegetable crops;
- the ability is stored for a long time;
- versatility in use.
The variety has no disadvantages, therefore it is popular with gardeners.
When disembarking, you need to place 1 sq. m up to 6 plants. Care involves watering with warm water after sunset, maintaining optimal humidity, applying top dressing and loosening the soil throughout the growing season.
Boney MM
Tomato ultra-early maturing, ripens on 80-85 days after germination. Plants are low-growing bushes, not exceeding 50 cm in height. Fruits are flat, rounded, ribbed and red in color. Weight of tomatoes 60-80 g.
Main advantages:
- stable yield, each bush brings up to 2 kg vegetables;
- the ability to easily adapt to different environmental conditions;
- low susceptibility to diseases typical of culture;
- suitable for the preparation of winter pickles and fresh consumption.
The disadvantage is considered relatively low productivity.
Planting scheme during cultivation: 50 x 40 cm, up to 9 plants can be planted per 1 m2. In care, the culture is unpretentious, and requires only watering, top dressing with organic matter or mineral fertilizers.
Cold-resistant tomato variety Shuttle
Early variety, as the harvest ripens on day 85 after seed germination. Low-growing, slightly branched bushes, 50 cm in height.
Decorated with medium-sized elongated dark red fruits with a small sharp tip. Properly grown vegetables have a glossy surface, meatiness and a pleasant sweetish aftertaste. Juicy pulp is located under the thick, elastic skin. Average tomato weight 70g.
Positive characteristics:
- good yield, which is 5-8 kg from 1m2;
- excellent commercial qualities;
- compactness of the bush, due to which space is saved on the site;
- cold resistance;
- long fruiting period;
- ease of care;
- the crop is suitable for different types of consumption.
The only negative is that the Shuttle is not endowed with absolute disease resistance.
Viruses are capable of infecting it, so it is required to constantly inspect the culture and, at the first manifestations of infection, start processing.
The best option for planting is to plant 4 bushes per 1 m2. Further care includes the creation of comfortable conditions necessary for tomato culture. Due to its cold resistance, it is not required to create a polycarbonate greenhouse.
The versatility of the Alpha variety
Classic variety of determinant standard type. The fruits start to sing later 85 days after sowing. Plant heights vary from 40 to 55 cm.
Round tomatoes in mass 55 g slightly flattened, colored red and characterized by juiciness and sweetness.
Advantages:
- high yield, with 1m2 you can harvest 6.5 kg tomatoes;
- excellent quality of taste;
- resistance to most viral and fungal diseases;
- the possibility of cultivation in the most unfavorable areas for agriculture;
- salad purpose of the harvest.
The disadvantage is that the crop is not intended for long storage and transportation.
Planting scheme 50 x 40cm: 7-9 plants per 1 sq. This tomato is distinguished by a combination of unpretentiousness and high quality of small-sized fruits.
Danko
This type belongs to mid-season determinant varieties. The period between germination and full ripeness of fruits is 120 days... A bush of medium branching, weak foliage, 60 cm high.
Heart-shaped tomatoes differ in size and evenness. At the stage of maturity, they acquire a red color and mass 100-170 g.
Main advantages:
- average yield constituting 3 kg per bush;
- excellent taste and attractive appearance;
- good size and original shape of vegetables;
- drought resistance;
- one of the best for fresh and cooking tomato products.
Its insignificant disadvantage is considered to be poorly preserved during transportation, since it has a tendency to cracking due to a thin peel.
Planting density during cultivation of culture - 4-5 bushes per square meter. Standard care during the growing season.
Winter cherry
Early ripe tomato, ripening of fruits falls on 95 days after full shoots. Compact, standard plant with a determinant type of growth, height not exceeding 70 cm.
Vegetables are smooth, saturated raspberry color, their average weight is 100 g.
Main advantages:
- good yield reaching 9.7 kg per sq. m;
- excellent taste and keeping quality of tomatoes;
- cold resistance and undemanding to high temperatures and soil nutritional value;
- resistance to a complex of diseases;
- cracking of vegetables is not observed;
- suitability for whole fruit canning.
As a minus, the relatively low yield rates are due to the limited number of brushes on each plant.
When planting, the distance between the planting units should be 25 cm, and between the rows about 40 cm.
All these varieties do not require pinching, which greatly simplifies the cultivation of garden crops. In addition, they are not only promising in the field of gardening, but also found their application in various dishes.