SARMAT. One of the varieties that participated in this year’s experiment. We selected 50 varieties that were sown directly into the ground, without using seedlings, and quite late — on May 1st. The main requirement for the varieties involved in the experiment was that they had to be low-growing and determinate types, which we call "village-style" — meaning: plant and forget!

An early variety with a sturdy bush, 1.0 meter tall in open ground. Each cluster has 4–6 fruits weighing 130–150 g, very productive. Sets fruit throughout the season. Fruits are meaty, dense, firm, shelf-stable, juicy, and tasty. Not a single crack! Perfect for pickling.

FIELD VARIETIES:

Recently, tomatoes that grow on their own without much care have become increasingly popular. These varieties are sown directly into the soil (excess seedlings are either thinned or transplanted later). They are resistant to heat, drought, weeds, and don’t require staking or much attention.

These are the varieties you plant at your dacha and visit once a week to harvest. After all, not everyone can care for tomatoes daily and tie them up — many people visit their garden once a week, and staking is not a priority. Usually, these are low-growing or determinate plants up to 1 m tall. Known varieties:

• De Barao: Classic variety, resistant to late blight. Tall-growing, requires staking. Large, sweet fruits, great for pickling.
• Pink Honey: Mid-season, large-fruited variety. Sweet taste and meaty texture. Great for salads.
• White Filling: Early-maturing, unpretentious variety. Medium-sized fruits with slight acidity. Tolerates weather changes well and is disease-resistant.
• Anyuta F1: Ultra-early hybrid, disease-resistant. Compact bushes, fruits up to 120 g. Suitable for mass planting, has excellent taste.

BUY FIELD VARIETY SEEDS:

About 50 varieties were sown. Not all could cope with the lack of watering, care, and staking. Those that survived and gave a good harvest remained in the collection.