The best tomato varieties for the Northwest with descriptions and characteristics

Vegetable varieties for areas with heavy rainfall, high humidity, and temperature fluctuations require special care when selecting them. Not all tomatoes thrive in such climates. The best varieties have been developed for the northwest by local breeders who have worked hard to adapt them to the local climate. There are also excellent hybrids on the market that can withstand the vagaries of the weather.

Peculiarities of growing tomatoes in northwestern Russia

When selecting tomato seeds for the western region, it is necessary to pay close attention to the timing of fruit harvesting and the size of the bush. For greenhouses, tall varieties are the choice, while for open beds, compact, low-growing plants are preferable.

Tomato yield depends on ripening time. Super-early varieties are cultivated outdoors, while all types are grown in protected greenhouses. The plant must also be resilient to temperature fluctuations and pests. There are no restrictions on processing methods, consumption, or fruit size.

In the northwestern region, both cherry tomatoes and large-fruited dessert tomatoes grow successfully.

Tomato varieties for greenhouses in 2025

Greenhouses offer the opportunity to create the necessary conditions for growing tomatoes, but they must also have increased immunity to fungal diseases and be capable of self-pollination.

Leningrad early ripening

This variety has received positive reviews from experienced gardeners. The plant has good resistance to late blight and forms medium-length vines. This tomato requires regular pruning. Ripe tomatoes are fleshy, small in size, and have firm skin. They are suitable for transportation, fresh eating, and processing.

Leningrad autumn

The variety owes its name to the late ripening of its tomatoes, which continue to form and ripen even when temperatures drop. It is suitable for cultivation in regions with limited sunlight. At the technical ripeness stage, tomatoes are a rich red color and medium in size.

nobleman

This variety is considered a dessert variety. The tomatoes are very fleshy and large. The bushes are tall and require pruning into a single stem. They are grown in greenhouses.

Leningrad Giant

This tomato produces fruit almost simultaneously, reaching a weight of 300 g. The bush is vigorous and requires pruning and staking. The harvest is used for fresh eating, ketchup, juice, and paste.

Palace

This tomato reaches a height of 1.2 m. It's an early variety with excellent resistance to fungal diseases and can be grown both in greenhouses and open garden beds. Each tomato weighs up to 600 grams. The flavor of ripe fruits is excellent. At technical maturity, the fruits are characterized by a rich red color.

The Black Prince

The tomato owes its name to the almost black skin it acquires when ripe. The fruits grow large, tasty, and have a high dry matter content. The harvest is used for fresh salads and preserves. The bush itself grows up to 2 meters in height, requiring careful care.

Igranda

Characterized by early ripening and high yields, this tomato grows to a height of 1 m and is easy to care for. The fruits are small and bright red. The flavor of ripened tomatoes is excellent. These tomatoes store well for extended periods and are suitable for long-distance transportation; they are versatile in their uses.

Golden Queen

This variety's distinctive characteristics include high yields and good germination. Up to 10 kg of tomatoes can be harvested per square meter. The bush is tall and requires support and timely staking. The fruits, when ripe, are yellow and have a honey-like flavor.

The best tomatoes for open ground

In the challenging climate of the northwest, tomatoes are grown both in protected and open ground. It is important to choose varieties with early ripening periods, which will be able to produce the maximum amount of harvest in a short period.

Leningrad chill

A variety with consistent yields. The bushes are low-growing and compact. This tomato is easy to care for, with early ripening and cold-hardy fruits. The small, versatile fruits are red when ripe. The flavor is excellent.

Nevsky

A determinate tomato with early fruiting, suitable for harvesting on balconies, in open garden beds, in hotbeds, and in greenhouses. The bush grows no more than 0.4 m tall. It requires no staking and has excellent resistance to fungal diseases. The fruits are small, red-orange when ripe. They are used for canning and fresh eating.

Baltic

An advantage of this tomato variety is its increased resistance to rot, powdery mildew, and late blight. The plant is easy to grow and requires little care. Tomato yields are high, with fruits reaching an average weight of 100 g.

Fox

This tomato is characterized by good temperature tolerance, mid-early ripening, and high yields. The fruits are used in dietary nutrition and are characterized by excellent flavor. When ripe, the tomatoes turn yellow or orange, but red varieties with elongated shapes are also available. They weigh approximately 110-160 g. The plant grows up to 1 meter in height and requires timely support.

Amber

A determinate variety with early fruiting, suitable for both open-ground and container cultivation. The tomato grows to a maximum height of 0.5 m, requiring no staking or side shoot removal. The fruits are small and turn yellow when ripe. They are suitable for fresh eating and whole-fruit canning.

Knight

A mid-early tomato variety characterized by uniform fruiting. The tomatoes grow large, have excellent flavor, and are suitable for long-term storage and transportation. The plant is resistant to temperature fluctuations.

The hybrid does not exceed 0.75 m in height, but requires tying and shaping the bush to increase the yield and quality of the fruit.

Lord

A mid-season tomato variety. The bush reaches 0.5 m in height. Staking or pinching are not necessary. The tomatoes are ovoid and red-orange when ripe. Each fruit weighs up to 150 g. The flavor is excellent. This versatile crop is suitable for all types of use.

Raspberry Viscount

An early-ripening variety. It forms a determinate standard bush about 0.5 m tall. It requires staking and additional supports. The tomatoes develop into large tomatoes, turning crimson when ripe. The yield is high and the flavor is excellent. The fruits can be eaten fresh, processed, or preserved. Due to their large size, they are rarely used for whole-fruit canning.

Sanka

The variety has become one of the most popular among gardeners. The tomato plant reaches a maximum height of 0.6 m. It ripens extremely early. The fruits are characterized by excellent flavor, firm flesh, and an attractive appearance. Their weight depends on growing conditions and ranges from 100 to 150 g. A single plant yields 4 kg of tomatoes.

Reviews from experienced gardeners

Anastasia Andreyevna, owner of a private plot: "I've been growing tomatoes for a long time. I've tried many varieties, but now I've settled on Sanka and Lisichka. I like that they're easy to care for and produce a good harvest, which we eat both fresh and for preserves."

Nina Igorevna, a gardener: “We’ve been gardening for a while now and don’t have any experience, so we’re trying to choose easy-to-grow varieties. I really liked it.” Raspberry Viscount and Sanka tomatoWe eat almost the entire harvest fresh, but Sanka makes delicious preserves for the winter. Even in our climate, these tomatoes performed excellently when grown outdoors."

Viktor Timofeevich, gardener: "I have extensive experience growing tomatoes in the northwestern region. I usually plant several varieties, both for salads and preserves. Lately, I've settled on Sanka, Zolotoy Koroleva, and Cherny Prince. Sometimes I switch varieties, choosing the best ones for my plot. I've never had a lack of harvest."

Valentina Andreyevna, a summer resident: "In our region, I grow tomatoes exclusively in a greenhouse. This allows me to extend the harvest period. I was delighted with the Leningradsky Skorospel'ny, Dvortsovy, and Zolotaya Koroleva varieties. They proved to be easy to care for, demonstrated disease resistance, and yielded a bountiful, high-quality harvest."

Grigory Sergeevich, gardener: "I recently purchased a plot of land and don't have any experience growing tomatoes in the northwest region. My neighbors recommended starting with the Sanka and Leningradsky Kholodok varieties. On the seller's advice, I also bought some Malinovy ​​Viscount seeds. Based on last season's results, I liked the Leningradsky Kholodok ones better. I'll be planting them in future seasons. However, the Malinovy ​​Viscount ones weren't impressive. The yield was high, but I expected better flavor."