Description and characteristics of Minusinsk tomato varieties

Minusinsk tomato varieties are distinguished by high seed germination rates. These varieties boast high yields, low soil and maintenance requirements, and relative disease resistance.

General characteristics and description of Minusinsk varieties

This variety is indeterminate. Most grow up to 2.5 meters in height. The bushes have medium foliage. The tomatoes are mostly red in color. Flavor varies by variety. These plants require little care.

Advantages and disadvantages of tomatoes

The advantages of this series of tomatoes include:

• Stable yield throughout the entire fruiting period.
• A mass of tomatoes.
• Precocity.
• Due to the thick skin, the fruits do not crack even at the stage of technical maturity.
• Unpretentiousness.
• Easy to grow seedlings.
• Tomatoes are suitable for planting in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.

A disadvantage is the difficulty in shaping the bushes as they grow. The plants' side shoots must be pruned, and due to their tall growth, the bushes themselves must be tied to a support.

Varieties of Minusinsk tomatoes

Breeders have developed several varieties of this tomato series. While they share similar characteristics, they do have some differences.

Minusinsk apple euthanasia

The bush grows to a height of 1.8 to 2.5 meters. This is a large-fruited variety, with tomatoes that are pinkish-red when ripe. They contain approximately 5-6 seed chambers. The skin near the stem is ribbed. The fruits are not very juicy, but they are fleshy. The flavor is sweet. They are suitable for summer salads and for making ketchup and tomato juice.

Minusinsk flat hearts

The fruits are spotted. The primary color is red, but there are greenish spots. The tomato is dark green near the stem. The tomatoes are elongated in shape, with a slightly pointed tip. The skin is smooth, matte, and free of ribbing. Tomato weight ranges from 75 to 130 g.

Minusinsk pink glasses

In terms of ripening time, this variety is considered mid-season. For best growth, the plant is trained into 3-4 stems. The tomatoes are pink, medium-sized, and weigh up to 250 g. The shape of the tomato resembles an elongated plum, with a rounded tip. The flesh contains numerous seed chambers. The flesh itself is dense and fleshy.

Minusinsk fruitful

A large-fruited variety, the weight of tomatoes at the stage of full maturity reaches 300-350 g. The flesh and skin are bright scarlet. The fruit contains 5-7 chambers, and the flesh is fleshy. The fruits are elongated oval in shape. Ribbed areas are visible near the stalk. It is recommended to train the plant into 3-4 main stems.

Bull's heart Minusinsk

A mid-season hybrid with large fruits. Ripening begins 110-120 days after germination. Fruits weigh 200-350 g. The skin is dense and smooth, sometimes with a green spot near the stem. The flesh and skin are pink. The shape of the fruit is similar to other Bull's Heart varieties. A very sweet, sugary hybrid.

The Podsinsky miracle

The tomatoes have a small number of large seeds. The skin is thick, and the tomatoes are slightly tough and dry. They are best suited for pickling for the winter. Their shape resembles an elongated plum.

The flesh is not very sweet, but slightly tart. Each tomato weighs up to 300 g.

Minusinsk barge hauler

The vegetables are large, weighing between 250 and 350 g. The skin is a rich red hue, with strong ribbing near the stem. The flesh is juicy and fleshy.

Minusinsk from Vyatka

The tomatoes are medium-sized, weighing between 150 and 250 grams. The skin is thick and scarlet. It is resistant to cracking. The yield is high, and the plant produces fruit even under unfavorable growing conditions (for example, during a cold summer).

Minusinsk red balls

Medium-sized tomatoes with red skin and slightly dry flesh. Suitable for whole pickling.

Minusinsk giant

A tall, spreading bush. Fruits are large, weighing from 200 to 400 g. A productive, easy-to-grow variety. Resistant to most nightshade diseases.

Minusinsk bull forehead

The flesh and skin are pink. The fruit's shape is similar to other Bull's Heart varieties. A very sweet, sugary hybrid.

Minusinsk long pink

The tomatoes are pepper-shaped, with a pointed tip. A sweet, juicy hybrid. Resistant to temperature fluctuations throughout the day. The skin is matte, ribbed, and resistant to cracking. A dark green spot near the stem remains even after ripening.

Minusinsk bulls

The fruit ripens mid-early. The flesh is pink and fleshy, weighing up to 500 g. There are few seed chambers inside. The tomatoes grow sweet even under unfavorable growing conditions. The crop is suitable for making tomato paste and ketchup.

Soldatovo

The Soldatovo hybrid is recommended for greenhouse cultivation. The tomatoes are small, weighing 150-250 g. The skin is firm, and the flesh is soft and sweet. The fruit is elongated-oval in shape. A green spot remains near the stem.

Pepper-shaped Minusinsk

Fully ripe tomatoes weigh 100-240 g. They are elongated and pepper-shaped. The skin and flesh are yellow-red. The skin is smooth and ribbed at the base of the stalk. They weigh between 80 and 200 g.

Podsinovsky hearts of Minusinsk

A mid-early variety with a ripening season. Fully ripe tomatoes can weigh up to 800 g. The fruit is heart-shaped, with a green spot near the stem.

Reviews from gardeners and vegetable growers

Klavdiya, 54: "I've loved this variety of tomatoes for a long time. I first planted the Bull's Heart variety a few years ago, and it's become my favorite ever since. The tomatoes are always large, sweet, and juicy. There hasn't been a bad harvest yet; the plants are always covered in fruit."

Olga, 31: "I'm not thrilled with this variety. The bushes are too tall, and I have to constantly monitor the stems to make sure they don't break and remove the side shoots."