The most suitable tomato varieties for growing in the Donetsk, Kharkiv and Luhansk regions

The Donbas region's climate is considered a risky area for farming. However, gardeners and homesteaders still cultivate the most common crops there. Tomato varieties best suited for growing in the Donetsk region should be low-maintenance, tolerate extreme temperature fluctuations, and be resistant to viruses and nightshade pathogens.

How to choose the best varieties for different regions

Finding the perfect tomato varieties for your garden is becoming increasingly difficult every year, as the market is already highly competitive, and breeders introduce new varieties and hybrids every year. To make the right choice, it's important to understand the plant's requirements.

For example, these could be:

• ultra-early ripening period;
• growing conditions (greenhouse or open ground);
• unusual appearance or taste of fruits;
• new arrivals of the season;
• time-tested varieties.

Most often, experienced gardeners pay attention to the ripening time and yield of tomatoesHowever, as the experience of Donbass gardeners shows, plant resistance to fungal and other common diseases is playing an increasingly important role.

What tomato varieties are suitable for Donbass?

When looking at photo-laden tomato seed packets in the store, gardeners often look at the attractive image and forget the most important thing: reading the information on the back of the package. After all, it's there that the variety's key characteristics are revealed, which are crucial for determining whether a bountiful harvest can be achieved in a risky region.

Alexander

This mid-season tomato produces large, indeterminate fruits. It requires staking and removal of side shoots. It can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses. Each bush yields up to 5.5 kg of fruit. These tomatoes are suitable for transportation and storage and are resistant to disease. The fruits are flat-round, red, and weigh up to 0.5 kg. The flesh is pleasant to the taste, and the skin is firm. Tomatoes do not crack even when the soil is over-watered. They can be used in all kinds of preparations and culinary dishes, and also eaten fresh.

White filling

This is a determinate tomato with an early ripening period. The bushes are low, not exceeding 0.5 m in height. Removing side shoots is not required, but staking is recommended. The fruits are flat-round, medium firm, and red when ripe. Each tomato weighs up to 130 g and has excellent flavor. The harvest is suitable for transportation, does not crack, and is versatile. Up to 8 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from one square meter. Ovaries form and ripen even in adverse weather conditions.

Gribovsky Ground

This variety is characterized by abundant fruiting and early ripening. The tomatoes are virtually disease-resistant and tolerate low temperatures well. They have a rich flavor and are versatile. The fruits are perfectly rounded, turning red when ripe, and are fleshy and juicy.

The bushes do not require removal of side shoots or tying, their maximum height is no more than 0.6 m.

Demidov

This mid-season tomato produces excellent yields under any conditions. It can be grown both outdoors and indoors. No side shoots are required. The tomatoes are flat-round, with firm flesh and a raspberry-pink color. They weigh up to 200 g and have excellent flavor. The commercial quality is high. The plant tolerates temperature fluctuations well.

Pickled delicacy

A mid-season, determinate variety. It is a cluster-type variety with high yields. It can be grown both in greenhouses and outdoors. Timely staking and removal of side shoots before the first cluster are essential. The tomatoes are shaped like elongated cream tomatoes. The flesh is firm, and the color is deep red when ripe. Each tomato weighs up to 100 g.

The fruits don't crack even in overly damp garden beds, have a pleasant flavor, and are ideal for whole-fruit canning. Each bush yields up to 3 kg.

Midas

A mid-season, indeterminate tomato. Yields are high. The bush is tall and requires timely staking. The tomatoes are elongated, firm, and very fleshy, weighing up to 100 g. When ripe, they turn a beautiful orange color. The crop is widely used for canning and drying, as well as fresh consumption. Each fully formed bunch weighs on average 1.5 kg.

Tomato-peach

This tomato will appeal to lovers of exotic varieties. It ripens early, and the plant is determinate, with a maximum stem height of 0.6 m. Removing side shoots is not required. The fruits are round, and when ripe, they become an unusual yellow-cream color, often with a pink tint on the side. They weigh up to 110 g. The flesh is tender, and the flavor has distinct fruity notes. The harvest is used not only for fresh consumption but also for dietary and baby food. This variety is considered rare. Up to 8 kg of fruit can be harvested from each square meter of the garden.

Sultan

A determinate tomato with a mid-early ripening period. The bush grows up to 0.6 m tall and produces good yields. The tomatoes develop into a flat, round shape and turn a deep red when ripe. They weigh up to 150 g. The fruits are fleshy and have a pleasant flavor. Each square meter yields up to 15 kg. The plants are resistant to viral diseases.

Shuttle

This tomato is distinguished by its increased cold resistance. The bush is small, up to 0.6 m tall, determinate, and ripens early. The fruits are borne in clusters. It is grown outdoors. The tomatoes are pepper-shaped and turn red as they ripen. They weigh up to 100 g. The flavor is classic and very pleasant. The plant is resistant to viruses and infections, producing fruit even in adverse weather conditions. Each square meter yields up to 8 kg of tomatoes.

The best choice of tomatoes for the Kharkiv region

The climatic conditions of the Kharkiv region require a responsible approach to growing planting material and selecting varieties of garden crops.Tomatoes were no exception in this case.

Tiger

Tiger tomatoes are used not only for canning but also for freezing. The fruits are small, round, and have a distinctive striped coloring with thick skin. Ripening time is average, and yields are decent. The plant's stems reach 1.5 meters in height. They require timely staking and removal of side shoots. They can be grown both outdoors and indoors.

The Black Prince

An exotic tomato with a mid-season ripening period. The bush is tall and requires pinching and timely staking. It is indeterminate. It can be grown both in open ground and under plastic shelters. The tomatoes are round, turning reddish-brown when ripe. They weigh up to 300 g. They have a classic, excellent flavor. They do not crack even in overwatered soil, but are not suitable for long-term storage. Each bush yields up to 3 kg. The plant has average disease resistance.

Semko-98

A mid-early cherry tomato variety. The fruits are oval in shape and weigh no more than 80 g. The variety's main advantage is its high resistance to fungal and other diseases.

When ripe, tomatoes acquire a unique red-black color. They have a pleasant flavor. The fruits do not crack, store well, and are widely used for canning.

Talent

A tall, mid-early hybrid. The bush grows up to 1.7 m and requires timely staking and removal of side shoots. The fruits reach a weight of 300 g and turn scarlet when ripe. The flesh is not particularly firm, and the tomatoes are juicy and sweet. They are highly disease resistant.

What to plant in the Luhansk region

Summers in the Luhansk region can be either hot and dry or rainy and cool. Therefore, it's important to choose tomato varieties that are best adapted to temperature fluctuations and resistant to fungal diseases and drought.

Cossack

A mid-early tomato for growing in greenhouses and open beds. The tomatoes are oval and elongated, weighing up to 75 g. When ripe, they acquire a beautiful, rich burgundy color. The bush is determinate, reaching a height of up to 0.65 m. Staking is optional.

Southern Palmyra

This variety is distinguished by its high yields. It's an early tomato with a sturdy, compact bush. It exhibits good resistance to adverse climatic conditions, even under these conditions, producing consistently high yields. The fruits are suitable for long-term storage and transportation. Their shape is oval, slightly elongated. When ripe, the tomatoes turn a red-orange color.

Cinderella

A mid-early tomato with a bush height of no more than 0.85 m. The fruits are borne in clusters of 6-8, weighing no more than 200 g. The tomato flesh is firm, tasty, and juicy, with a small number of seeds. As they ripen, they turn a reddish-green color. The bush requires timely support and tying.

Cimmerian

A mid-early hybrid tomato. The bush is determinate, no more than 1 m tall. Support is recommended. The fruits are pear-shaped, weighing up to 75 g, and red. These tomatoes are suitable not only for fresh consumption but also for canning.

We select the optimal option for the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions

Gardeners in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions are advised to refrain from growing late-ripening tomatoes.In this climate, their harvest may simply not have time to ripen in open ground.

Alpatyeva

An early tomato with stable yields regardless of weather conditions. Each bush produces up to 6 kg of oval-shaped fruits. They are used for pickling and processing, as well as fresh consumption. The bush is determinate, reaching a height of no more than 0.65 cm.

Waterfall

A mid-early cherry tomato variety. Each tomato weighs no more than 80 g. It is oval in shape and turns red when ripe. Each bush produces up to 4 kg of high-quality tomatoes, which are used in salads and culinary creations.

Kostroma

A hybrid variety with a mid-season ripening period. Ripe fruits weigh no more than 140 g. The tomatoes turn bright red when ripe. Yields are high when farming practices are followed. This tomato requires careful care. Its main advantage is its high disease resistance.

Wonder of the World

Tall tomatoes with stems up to 3 m long. The fruits are borne in clusters, each containing up to 60 small tomatoes. They weigh no more than 80 g. Each bush yields up to 6 kg of fruit. When ripe, the tomatoes turn lemon-yellow and are widely used for pickling.