A review of the best tomato varieties for the Volgograd region

The best tomato varieties for the Volgograd region are selected based on factors such as the region's fluctuating weather conditions and cold springs. Most tomatoes cannot withstand these climatic conditions.

However, breeders have created many different hybrid varieties that retain their flavor and appeal even in challenging climates. When choosing tomatoes for the Volgograd region, gardeners and homesteaders are best off choosing varieties that fully ripen in late summer.

What types of plants are the most popular?

The following tomato varieties show good results:

1. Volgograd variety. It was developed through targeted selection. This variety is recommended for beginning gardeners, as it is easy to care for and produces a relatively high yield. The fruits of this variety are distinguished by their excellent taste.
2. Black Fig Tomato. Distinguished by its sweet flavor.
3. Taimyr tomatoes. A unique plant capable of growing in cold seasons.
4. Aladdin's lamp. The fruits are orange.
5. Osiris.
6. Moscow delicacy.

Scientists have determined that early varieties are unsuitable for the Volgograd region due to unstable weather in March and April. Although these varieties will grow, some will die from disease, and the harvest will be small given the region's conditions. Early-germinating bushes don't have time to gain strength to produce fruit of the required quality and quantity.

The Taimyr variety produces high yields of sweet, firm, small-diameter fruits. They grow in clusters, which is quite unusual for tomatoes.

The Aladdin's Lamp plant grows up to 200 cm. The fruit is almost yellow or orange, resembling a small pear. Each tomato weighs up to 0.3 kg.

The Osiris tomato is a high-yielding variety. A cluster can produce up to 9-10 burgundy-colored fruits. Each tomato weighs 50 g.

Moskovsky Delikates bushes can reach 180 cm in height. Each plant can yield up to 7 kg of fruit in moderate light. The fruits are elongated.

In addition to the plants described, other types of tomatoes can be grown in the Volgograd region.

What can a resident of the region grow on his plot?

Some unusual tomato varieties grow well in the region, such as the Green Sweet Tomato (also known as the Chinese Surprise). The fruits of this plant have green-yellow skin and tender, emerald-colored flesh. The plant produces a harvest in midsummer.

Some gardeners plant the Spaghetti variety. Its fruits resemble small, elongated cucumbers. They grow almost simultaneously at the end of the summer season.

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Farmers are best off planting the Dream tomato variety. This variety is resistant to late blight. Its fruits are medium-sized, weighing about 0.1 kg. They are sweet in taste and grow abundantly in midsummer. There are few seeds inside the pulp. Dream is a hybrid variety that grows well in open ground. The yield per plant is up to 3 kg.

The Yubileiny Ushakov variety has proven itself well. This is a hybrid variety obtained by crossing tomatoes of the Miracle Market variety and Cherry. The Yubileiny Ushakov bush can grow up to 210 cm and thrives in greenhouses. The yield is relatively high: tomatoes cover almost the entire stem. The fruits are red, but they are no larger than a chicken yolk.

Plants of this type are highly resistant to late blight and can withstand sudden cold and rainy weather.

All the tomatoes described above can be eaten fresh straight from the garden. They can be used in salads or preserved for the winter. These varieties can be processed into tomato paste or juice.

The best type of tomato for the region

The Volgogradsky variety is best suited to the region's conditions. The plant grows low (0.2 to 1.0 m). Fruit weight reaches 80-150 g. The plant is resistant to some diseases, such as fusarium. The fruits retain their attractive appearance during long-distance transportation.

There are 3 types of these tomatoes in total:

1. Volgograd pink variety Ripens in 95-110 days. It has a robust root system. This early-ripening variety produces fruits weighing up to 0.13 kg. They are pink in color and roughly spherical in shape. The plant tolerates sudden drops in temperature well.
2. The early Volgogradsky-323 variety ripens in 100-105 days. The bushes reach a maximum height of about 0.4 m. The fruits are slightly ribbed. They are red in color and weigh between 80 and 100 g. The yield is average, but the plant is highly resistant to diseases such as fusarium and verticillium wilt.
3. Volgogradsky 5/95 bushes produce fruit in 120 days. Plants grow to no more than 100 cm. The fruits are red, weighing up to 150 g. They withstand long transportation.

These plants easily tolerate temperature fluctuations and adverse weather conditions, so they can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses. Since the plant has few leaves, the fruits are well-heated by the sun's rays.

This variety is recommended for beginning farmers: regardless of growing conditions, the plant yield remains consistent. The harvest can be stored for a long period. The main thing is to prepare the beds in the fall by digging the soil and adding compost mixed with complex mineral fertilizers.

You just need to keep in mind that you cannot allow the soil under the bush to dry out, as this can lead to the development of fungal diseases.The bushes need to be fertilized 2-3 times during the entire growth period.

With timely loosening of the soil, weeding and other agricultural practices, the farmer is guaranteed a harvest.

If pests appear in the garden that can destroy the future harvest, it is recommended to spray the bushes with special medicinal products.