Tomatoes from Redko: a collection of seeds of rare varieties for 2022 with a photo

Valentina Redko's tomato seed collection is named after a Russian female breeder and is considered one of the largest. With over 1,000 tomatoes in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, there is a choice for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.

The collector of unique and rare varieties of tomatoes has her own website, where those who wish can get acquainted with the available seeds and, if desired, place an order for 2022-2022.

Orders are accepted by e-mail in the form of a listing of selected species.Tomato seeds are sent on a prepaid basis in the order of priority, determined according to the receipt of money transfers. The materials of the electronic portal are constantly updated, so amateurs and professional gardeners can always get the latest information about new arrivals in the collection. For convenience and ease of choice, the site contains illustrations for each species and a detailed description.

What varieties does the collection contain?

The collection line includes a huge variety of varieties of Russian and foreign selection. There are indeterminate, determinate species, undersized and creeping. Cherry category species and pickling representatives of tomatoes are presented.

Choice can be given to varieties for growing in greenhouse conditions or in greenhouse structures, so you can choose seeds for growing in warm climates and difficult growing conditions.Presented are tomato species intended for home cultivation, including using flowerpots.

The composition of the collection is represented by the following categories:

• room "Patio";
• project "Tomato Gnome";
• low early ripe;
• tall and medium height;
• large-fruited;
• ribbed;
• minke whales;
• exotic;
• picking;
• colorful.

Tomatoes come in a wide variety of colors, weights and unusual looking vegetables. The collection includes plants with fruit shades unusual for Russian gardeners, including green, orange, black, and purple. The advantage of the collection is the presence of representatives not only of the Russian selection, but also of foreign countries, including German, American, Italian.

Low early varieties

Such varieties are chosen when there is not enough territory in the garden plot in order to save space and area. Compact bushes of low growth are undemanding in care, but are able to show good yields when grown in open ground. A distinctive quality is the early ripening of the tomato. It is worth paying attention to the following varieties:

1. Amur Dawns.

Shrub of low growth, stem height does not exceed 40 cm. Varieties with very early ripening. The average fruit weight varies from 80 to 120 grams. Pink-colored tomatoes have a sweet taste and have juicy pulp, have a flat-round even shape. Vegetables are suitable for use in salads and preparations. The advantage of the variety is the absence of the need for pinching.

2. Alenka.

The variety belongs to the very early tomatoes, as it ripens among the first. The height of the bush varies from 40 to 50 cm and the shoots do not need to remove stepchildren. Fruits of saturated red color have a characteristic round shape, are distinguished by pronounced sweetness and rich tomato aroma. The average weight of one tomato reaches 100 grams and up to 5 kg of crop is harvested from one bush. A distinctive feature is the large amount of tomato formation on one brush, which looks like a bunch.

3. Charm.

The variety originally appeared in Ukraine, but has gained wide popularity among Russian gardeners. The plant shows good yields when planted in open ground. The height of the bush does not exceed 40 cm and the variety does not need pinching.Reviews of gardeners speak of the extraordinary color of the fruit, which at the time of ripening acquires a golden yellow hue. Elongated tomatoes look like plums, the weight of one tomato reaches 60-80 grams. Outwardly attractive fruits look spectacular in salads and pickles, they are considered ideal for canning. The advantage is a long fruiting period, which continues until frost.

Large-fruited tall varieties

This category features high-height greenhouse tomatoes. If desired, you can choose pink or traditional deep red tomatoes. Fruit sizes range from medium to very large. Such varieties are characterized by fleshy fruits and rich taste characteristics. The main purpose of vegetables is considered to be fresh consumption and for the preparation of recipes, which include tomatoes.

1. Australian giant.

The unique variety has a large fruit size, the weight of which can reach 500 grams. Tomatoes have a raspberry color and have a pronounced tomato flavor. The shape of vegetables is rounded flat. Bushes of the indeterminate type are distinguished by high growth, the height reaches from 1.8 to 2 meters. Cultivation is carried out in 2 or 3 stems, the plant needs a garter.

2. Azores red.

American variety with an average fruit ripening period. In the northern and central regions it is grown in greenhouses; in areas with a warm climate, planting in open ground is acceptable. Tall powerful withstand heavy fruits, the weight of which reaches 300-600 grams. Vegetables have a dark red color, are distinguished by a dense structure and fleshiness. The shape is round-elongated, some fruits are formed in the form of a heart.The advantage of the variety is long fruiting until frost.

3. Airleaf.

The appearance of the tomato was the result of selection by German scientists. The plant is characterized by a mid-season ripening period and high growth of bushes, the height of which reaches from 1.8 to 2 meters. The formation of shoots in 2-3 stems is recommended. Elongated plum-shaped fruits of an even shape are distinguished by their fleshiness and increased sweetness. The average weight of a tomato is 100-300 grams.

Giant varieties

For lovers of huge tomatoes, the collection offers a huge selection of similar varieties. With proper care and cultivation techniques, some plants are able to form vegetables weighing up to 1 kg. Due to the characteristics of the fruit, such species need to provide additional support and tie up not only the stems, but also individual brushes.

1. Big Boy.

The species belongs to varieties of semi-determinant species and the height of the bushes reaches 150-170 cm. Greenhouse cultivation and the formation of shoots in 2 or 3 bushes with obligatory tying are recommended. The plant belongs to the species with a medium-early ripening period. The fruits have a bright dark red color. The average weight of vegetables reaches 500-700 grams, individual tomatoes can reach a mass of 1 kg. A distinctive feature is the correct oval-heart-shaped shape of the tomato and the almost complete absence of seeds. Tomatoes do not lose their appearance and do not fall apart when cut into slices, so they are great for salads.

2. Kenigsberg heart-shaped.

A bright representative of the collection of tall varieties is capable of producing fruits in the shape of a large heart weighing up to 1 kg. Tomatoes have a pink color, the average weight is from 400 grams.Tall bushes reach a height of up to 1.8 meters, are formed in 2 or 3 stems. Tomatoes are well fleshed and juicy, making them perfect for salads and making tomato juices.

3. Vater Rein.

The variety was the result of selection by German researchers. The plant belongs to medium-sized species. A distinctive feature of the species is considered to be a small content of green mass due to a small number of leaves that have an unusual elongated shape. The fruits have an unusual appearance, the shape of a tomato resembles a heart shape. From below, the tomatoes are slightly flattened, and the ending has a drawn nose. The average weight of vegetables reaches 400-700 grams, individual tomatoes grow up to 1 kg. In the cut, the tomato has a bright red hue, the structure is fleshy, dense and almost completely without seeds.

Varieties for pickling

The main purpose of varieties in this category is to grow crops for conservation and pickling, but tomatoes are great for fresh consumption. A distinctive feature of vegetables in this group is the beautiful appearance of the fruit, a clear shape, the ability to withstand temperature changes and not crack.

1. New from Transnistria.

One of the varieties of the latest arrivals in the collection A distinctive quality is the super-yielding of the plant. Gardeners' reviews confirm the good picking of tomatoes, the number of which from one bush can reach 1 bucket. Tomatoes have an elongated shape with a spout extended at the bottom of the fruit. The average weight of vegetables varies from 70 to 80 grams. The plant belongs to a semi-determinate species with a height of bushes from 120 to 140 cm. Cultivation is carried out in 2 or 3 stems.

2. IPC El Salvador.

The variety of Canadian selection belongs to tall species of indeterminate species with a height of bushes from 1.8 to 2 meters. The advantage is considered to be high yield of the crop, friendly ripening of fruits, resistance to phytophthora. The appearance of the fruit resembles a bullet, the weight of a tomato varies from 40 to 50 grams. The tomatoes are a rich red color and the plant is a medium maturing species.

3. Legend Tarasenko.

The variety has high yields and belongs to indeterminate species. The height of the bush reaches from 2 to 2.2 meters, the formation of 3 or 4 stems is recommended. Red-colored fruits have an elongated shape with a small spout at the bottom, are distinguished by a sweet taste and are able to maintain their qualities during long-term storage.The weight of one fruit is 80 grams, up to 20 pieces of vegetables are formed in one brush.

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