The Kirov-bred tomato catalog is quite extensive, and agricultural specialists add new and improved varieties every year. For example, for 2025, this range of varieties was expanded to include excellent hardy and resilient hybrids.
Growing nightshade crops in different regions of the country has its own specifics, which primarily depend on local climate conditions. Kirov-bred tomatoes are intended for greenhouses. Growing the crop in a temperate continental climate can sometimes be very challenging.
Autumn arrives early in this region. Summer temperatures average 19°C. Nightshades lack sunlight and warmth, so tomatoes are best grown in greenhouses or spacious hothouses.
When choosing a tomato variety, it's important to carefully study its characteristics and growing requirements. Today, there are several large agricultural enterprises in Kirov that specialize in producing seeds grown under plastic or in well-equipped greenhouses.
The most famous greenhouse varieties of Kirov
When choosing tomatoes for planting, consider their growing season. Vegetable growers strive to harvest their tomatoes early, so they purchase early or mid-season tomato varieties.
In the Kirov region, the most common early-ripening varieties grown in greenhouses are:
- Vyatichi;
- Khlynovsky;
- Baron;
- Muscovite;
- Stolypin.
Tomatoes of the Vyatich variety
The plant is an indeterminate variety and reaches a height of over 1.7 m. The first harvest can be harvested as early as 100 days after sowing the seeds. The fruits have an excellent flavor with a slight acidity. Each tomato weighs 100-150 g.
The tomatoes are resistant to cracking and store well. They withstand long-distance transportation well. The fruit is bright red.
The Vyatich variety is resistant to many fungi and sudden temperature changes. The manufacturer provides characteristics, a description of the planting material, and recommendations for cultivation on the seed packaging.
Tomatoes of the Khlynovsky variety
The bushes grow to large sizes, so they require additional support. The growing season lasts 90-110 days. Tomato variety Khlynovsky It has good immunity and resistance to various fungi. The hybrid is considered high-yielding.
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A ripe fruit can weigh around 300 g, is round, and has juicy, firm flesh. To prevent branches from breaking under the weight of the fruit, they need to be tied up regularly.
The tomatoes are red, with no blemishes around the stem. They have a smooth, dense, and firm skin. They can be stored for a long time in a cool place. They have an excellent flavor, slightly sweet with subtle spicy notes.
Tomatoes Baron and Moskvich
Baron is another early-ripening tomato variety. It's grown in hotbeds and greenhouses. The bush reaches 2 meters in height, so a spacious greenhouse is needed. Baron has good resistance to late blight and tobacco mosaic. It produces a high yield.
The fruits are red and have glossy, smooth skin. They have excellent flavor, with a hint of tartness and sweetness. These tomatoes are ideal for salads, juices, and preserves.
Tomatoes have a shelf life of over 2 weeks and are suitable for long-distance transportation.
Moskvich F1 is a high-quality, early-ripening, and high-yielding variety. The first fruits can be harvested as early as 85 days after sowing.
The bushes are compact and low-growing. On average, a single plant reaches 50 cm in height. The tomatoes are round, small in size, and weigh about 70 g. These little ones tolerate temperature fluctuations and short-term drought well. The Moskvich variety has excellent flavor. The fruits are versatile in use.
Stolypin tomatoes
This greenhouse nightshade variety can produce its first harvest 80 days after germination. It has proven itself to be a hardy plant, resistant to weather conditions. The Stolypin variety is highly resistant to various fungi.
The plant is easy to care for. No special cultivation techniques are required. A mature bush has a compact and neat appearance.
The yield is average, and the fruits can be stored for up to 3 weeks in a cool place. The tomatoes are very tasty and juicy, suitable for whole-fruit canning and for making various tomato-based products.
This is not a complete list of all the wonderful varieties of greenhouse tomatoes that can be grown in the Kirov region.
Mid-season tomatoes of Kirov selection
If a gardener has chosen mid-season varieties, then the following types should be considered:
- Flamingo F1. The growing season is approximately 120 days. These tomatoes are grown in hotbeds and greenhouses, but are also suitable for open ground cultivation. This tomato has received positive reviews from gardeners in the Kirov region, noting its high resistance to fungi and temperature fluctuations. Growing this variety is simple, but it requires regular feeding. The fruits are round and bright red. The skin is thick, preventing cracking. The yield is high. Tomatoes can be stored for more than two weeks. The flavor is unique, sweet and sour with a spicy aftertaste.
- Viscount Tomato. This variety adapts easily to new soils and is weather-resistant. It produces high-yielding, rounded fruits. The tomatoes are crimson in color, with smooth, shiny skin. The flesh is firm and contains few seeds. Suitable for fresh eating, salads, and various tomato products.
- Merchant F1. It produces very large, fleshy, and delicious fruits. The bushes grow to medium size but require additional support and staking. The plant has excellent immunity and is resistant to weather changes and temperature fluctuations. Caring for the bushes is easy: just water regularly, weed the beds, and fertilize accordingly.
- Tomatoes Energo F1Suitable for both panic growing and open ground cultivation. Mature plants reach great heights, so artificial stunting is recommended. The bush requires additional support and staking. It tolerates temperature fluctuations and moisture stress well. It has a high yield. A single bush can yield over 6-8 kg per season. The fruit is large, has excellent flavor, and is ideal for canning.
Mid-season greenhouse tomato varieties often grow well and produce excellent yields in open beds. The key is to properly and timely plant the seedlings and care for them.
Types of tomatoes for open ground
Since the weather in the Kirov region is quite changeable and temperatures even in summer average +19…+22°C, it is important to carefully select the right variety for planting in an open area.
Early-ripening tomato varieties are, of course, best suited for these purposes. This is because they grow and ripen so quickly that they don't have time to become infected with fungi or adapt to cooler climates.
Hybrids are highly resistant to pests and fungi, as well as sudden temperature fluctuations, while producing consistently high-quality yields. These plants don't require extensive care, simply fertilizing and watering.
The main task for a breeder is to create a variety that, even in unfavorable weather conditions, will grow into a strong and healthy plant, producing a bountiful harvest.
The following types of nightshade can be classified as such:
- Cornet F1 is an early-ripening variety. A mature plant never exceeds 50 cm in height, yet it consistently produces a high yield. The fruits are round, slightly ribbed, and red in color. They have excellent flavor.
- Axantha. It always produces a good and abundant harvest. The growing season lasts no more than 90 days. The tomatoes are orange-yellow in color and have excellent flavor. Each tomato weighs approximately 200 g.
- The Asket variety is a hybrid that produces a high yield. Its tomatoes have excellent flavor and are suitable for canning. They are red in color with a barely noticeable spot around the stem.
Different varieties of tomatoes can be grown in the Kirov region. The main thing is to choose the right seeds and follow all recommendations regarding their cultivation.
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What idiotic descriptions, at least first decide what varieties or hybrids you have there.
In the same description, you have to be able to call a variety a hybrid and a hybrid a variety... Or do you not know the difference between them?
And this pearl: “The following species of nightshade can be classified as such” is just brutal.