When a gardener decides to grow tomatoes, they look for the most convenient plants. Most prefer low-growing varieties, which offer many advantages, including minimal maintenance. Let's look at all the low-growing tomato varieties that impress with their appearance, flavor, and juiciness.
| Variety | Bush height (cm) | Fruit weight (g) | Yield per bush (kg) | Ripening period (days) | Disease resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana legs | 80 | 75 | 5 | — | High |
| Balcony miracle | 40 | 30 | 2 | 90 | Average |
| Orange Princess | 100 | — | — | — | — |
| Grape variety | 200 | 15 | — | 90+ | — |
| Polbig | 80 | — | 6 | 90-100 | High |
| Agatha | 45 | 110 | — | 98-100 | High |
| White filling | 50 | 80-125 | 7 (s m²) | 90 | High |
| Aztec | 40 | 25 | — | — | — |
| Betalux | 40 | 120 | — | 90 | High |
| Mystery | 50 | 90 | 7 (s m²) | 83 | High |
| Bonsai | 25 | 30 | 3.5 | 105-120 | — |
| Explosion | 55 | 250 | — | 103 | High |
| Rich house | 45 | 70 | 8 (s m²) | 100 | High |
| Maiden's blush | — | 200 | — | — | High |
| Yellow Riding Hood | 30 | 20 | 0.25 | 90 | — |
Banana legs
A perfect combination of flavor and color. Tomato plants grow up to 80 centimeters tall. The bush is dominated by green leaves. A distinctive feature of this variety is its shape and color, which actually resemble bananas. This variety requires no side shoots.
The advantage is the bushes' resistance to various tomato-related diseases. Each cluster produces up to 10 large tomatoes, each weighing up to 75 grams. A single bush can yield around 5 kilograms of ripe, juicy tomatoes, which will be the highlight of any summer salad.
The Banana Legs variety tolerates transportation well and delivers a good yield.
Balcony miracle
A vitamin complex for home use. As the name suggests, these tomatoes can be grown on a balcony, yielding high yields – a single bush can yield up to 2 kilograms of fruit, each weighing 30 grams. This is a mid-season, self-pollinating variety, as it takes only three months for the seeds to germinate. Standard bushes reach a height of just 40 centimeters.
The Balcony Miracle variety produces small, round, red or yellow fruits (depending on the subspecies). Soft, aromatic flesh and wonderful flavor are the main advantages of this low-growing tomato variety. It doesn't require much space to produce a large harvest suitable for canning.
Orange Princess
An exotic delight. This variety isn't early, but it's also not late; rather, it's somewhere in between. The determinate bush grows up to 100 centimeters tall, producing oval-shaped orange fruits when ripe. It produces a large harvest. It's recommended to plant this variety in a greenhouse.
Grape variety
The red berries are sweet in taste. The indeterminate bushes grow up to 2 meters tall. Full ripening takes a little over 3 months. When cultivated, the "Grape" variety is trained into three stems. The fruits are borne on the bush in long clusters, each containing up to 30 small, round fruits weighing up to 15 grams. The tomatoes' appearance is indeed reminiscent of a bunch of grapes, hence the variety's name. These tomatoes can be eaten fresh or used for canning.
Polbig
An early-ripening hybrid producing medium-sized, round fruits with excellent flavor. Ripening time is 90-100 days. The low-growing bush reaches a height of up to 80 centimeters. Gardeners prefer this variety for their own gardens due to its increased resistance to fusarium and verticillium wilt.
A single bush yields approximately 6 kilograms of smooth, crack-resistant tomatoes with a long shelf life. These tomatoes can be used in salads and in liquid dishes.
Agatha
After the first shoots appear, harvesting can begin in 98-100 days. Agata fruits ripen almost simultaneously. The variety grows as a small bush, never exceeding 45 centimeters in height. Its advantage is its increased disease resistance.
The fruits are round and richly red, weighing only 110 grams. Fleshy flesh and a sweet flavor are characteristic of this tomato. They are easy to transport to the point of sale, and their shelf life is quite long, preserving their marketable appearance.
White filling
This is a low, compact bush, reaching no more than 50 centimeters. Gardeners value it for its early maturity—fruit can be harvested within three months of germination. White Naliv has good resistance to tomato-type diseases and does not require pinching. It boasts excellent yields—up to 7 kilograms of fruit can be harvested from one square meter.
The variety gets its name from the milky color of the fruits upon formation, which then develop into deep red, round tomatoes. Each tomato averages 80-125 grams in weight. The fruits do not crack during transportation, so you can be sure they will remain in good condition.
Aztec
An ultra-early variety, ideal for growing not only in the garden but also in small containers on balconies and windowsills. Aztek tomatoes reach just 40 centimeters in height. They don't require pinching.
The harvest can be regular, starting in July and continuing until the first frost. These small tomatoes weigh no more than 25 grams. They have a yellow hue and a sweet flavor. They are suitable for fresh consumption and canning.
The advantage of this variety is that it can be grown in containers, which is especially convenient not only for gardeners but also for city dwellers.
Betalux
An ultra-early tomato variety. Seedlings germinate in just three months. This variety is distinguished by its ability to be grown without seedlings, requiring no staking or pinching, as the bushes reach 40 centimeters in height and are determinate. These bushes are highly resistant to tomato-related diseases.
The round, deep red fruits attract consumers with their sweet, fleshy pulp and excellent flavor. The fruits weigh an average of 120 grams. This variety grows well in areas with unsustainable farming.
Mystery
A determinate variety. It has a large, thick trunk, yet is compact—the bush reaches approximately 50 centimeters in height. This ultra-early variety begins bearing fruit in just 83 days after germination. The "Zagadka" variety has increased disease resistance. Up to 7 kilograms of fruit can be harvested from one square meter.
Gardeners can harvest perfectly round, red fruits weighing 90 grams. This variety is renowned for its excellent taste. Zagadka is a variety that can be transported long distances. Planting is permitted in areas with light shade.
Bonsai
A low-growing tomato variety, reaching a height of only 25 centimeters, it can be grown not only outdoors but also in pots on the balcony. A single bush can yield up to 3.5 kilograms. Ripening time depends on weather conditions and ranges from 3.5 to 4 months. These tomatoes are used exclusively for fresh consumption, in salads, and other dishes.
The tomatoes are a rich red color and round in shape. Each fruit weighs 30 grams. They have a firm skin and a sweet flavor. All the fruits ripen on the bush at the same time.
Explosion
An early superdeterminate hybrid with increased resistance to tomato-type diseases. It grows in high-risk farming zones. Tomatoes require 103 days from seed germination to full maturity.
The bush is compact, reaching no more than 55 centimeters in height. This variety's advantage is its consistent fruiting, regardless of soil conditions and weather. The fruits are red and weigh 250 grams. They are suitable for fresh consumption and canning.
Rich house
The bushes are standard, determinate. This tomato variety has a compact size, reaching a height of only 45 centimeters. A gardener can harvest up to 8 kilograms of fruit per square meter. When growing seedlings, it takes 100 days from seed germination before the fruit can be harvested. A distinctive feature of the Bogataya Khata variety is its resistance to late blight and other tomato-related diseases.
The fruits are red, and each tomato averages up to 70 grams. You can enjoy their rich, slightly tart flavor. They can be transported without losing their appearance. Due to their small size, they can be grown in containers in paved courtyards or on balconies.
Maiden's blush
An early-ripening determinate tomato with a long fruiting period. This variety is distinguished by its high resistance to various tomato-related diseases. It boasts a predominantly raspberry hue, excellent flavor and appearance, and a long shelf life if picked at the early stage of ripeness. Average fruit weight is approximately 200 grams.
Yellow Riding Hood
An ultra-early variety, ripening three months after germination. A distinctive feature of these standard, determinate-type bushes is their compact size, reaching only 30 centimeters. They do not require pinching. The variety has a low yield, with a single bush yielding approximately 250 grams of tomatoes.
The fruits have a yellow tint and smooth, thin skin. Each tomato weighs no more than 20 grams. The tomatoes have a predominantly sweet and sour flavor. This variety is an excellent choice for growing in containers on a balcony.
Kyiv
This determinate bush is highly productive. Up to 8 kilograms of fruit can be obtained from one square meter. The bush height is approximately 45 centimeters. This variety copes well with drought but does not tolerate rain, as it is susceptible to late blight during this period. The fruits ripen within 3.5 months after germination.
Kyiv tomatoes are orange-red in color, plum-shaped, and a respectable weight of 110 grams. They boast excellent flavor. Tomatoes can be protected from late blight by treating the bushes with chemicals and maintaining proper spacing between rows.
Little Red Riding Hood
An early tomato variety characterized by high yields. A single plant can yield up to 2 kilograms of tomatoes. The uniformly shaped fruits, weighing 70 grams, are attractive. The ripening period is 95 days. The determinate-type bushes grow up to 70 centimeters in height. The thick stems eliminate the need for staking.
The fruits are produced in clusters, each containing five red fruits. These tomatoes have a sweet, juicy flesh with minimal seeds. They are suitable for canning. They contain a high amount of sugars and amino acids, making them suitable for baby food.
Ballerina
This mid-early hybrid produces fruit within 3.5 months of germination. The bushes are standard, determinate. The plant's compact size is a particular advantage, reaching only 60 centimeters in height. It can be grown both outdoors and in a greenhouse. The Ballerina variety is noted for its high yield.
The pink fruits are oblong, weighing approximately 90 grams. The tomatoes have a matte, dense skin. They can be transported over long distances and have a long shelf life. The hybrid is renowned for its increased resistance to fungal diseases, which can affect tomato plants.
Moscow pear tree
Determinate bushes grow up to 1 meter in height. This mid-season variety ripens 115 days after germination. A single bush yields approximately 4 kilograms of tomatoes, typically elongated and plum-shaped.
The fruits have a pink hue and fleshy pulp, making them suitable for salads. Each tomato weighs up to 200 grams. There should be no more than four tomato plants per square meter.
Abakan pink large-fruited
This tomato variety is considered a mid-late variety, as it requires four months after the first shoots to fully ripen. This tomato is ideal for making vitamin-rich summer salads. It is recommended for growing specifically for salads.
Determinate bushes grow up to 80 centimeters tall. There's no need to tie them to stakes, as they have sturdy stems. This variety is grown in two stems. Thus, one square meter can yield about 5 kilograms of tomatoes.
The Abakan tomato produces predominantly pink-hued fruits. Each tomato weighs up to 300 grams and is distinguished by its fleshy, sweet pulp. The fruit ripens gradually, resulting in a fairly long fruiting period.
Rainbow
A low-growing tomato variety with increased resistance to cracking. This mid-season plant produces fruit in just 3.5-4 months after germination. Gardeners can harvest up to 4.5 kilograms of cylindrical red fruits weighing up to 90 grams per square meter.
This variety is renowned for its excellent resistance to transportation, as the tomatoes remain in good condition during long-distance transport.
Lady fingers
An excellent variety, popular with gardeners not only for its early ripening but also for its ability to withstand adverse weather conditions. After the seedlings have sprouted, the fruits begin to ripen within three months. One square meter can yield up to 3 kilograms of oval red fruits.
These tomatoes are characterized by their light weight (60 grams) and dense, sweet flesh. The advantage of this variety is that they have a long shelf life, withstand transportation well, and are suitable for canning. Their skins do not crack.
Diva
Although this variety can hardly be called dwarf, reaching up to 1.3 meters in height, the bush has a determinate growth pattern and does not require pinching. This hybrid is very popular among many gardeners because it ripens early and produces tasty, fleshy, medium-sized fruits in just three months. Each tomato weighs up to 130 grams.
A distinctive feature of this variety is its increased resistance to diseases such as fusarium and alternaria. A single cluster can produce 5-7 fruits. The hybrid has soft, drooping foliage, ensuring even sunlight exposure.
Pink honey
There's probably no one who doesn't love pink tomatoes, which possess not only a superb aroma but also a delicate, juicy, and incredible flavor. This mid-season variety is renowned for its resistance to cracking, rich flavor, and large fruits, which can reach up to 600-700 grams.
The determinate bush reaches 60-70 centimeters in height, but requires staking, as large fruits can cause branches to break. This variety can be grown in conditions of severe drought and fluctuating temperatures. Pink Honey is a variety with high cold tolerance.
It's so big
This variety produces an early harvest, with the fruits ripening almost simultaneously. The determinate bushes are characterized by a stocky and vigorous growth habit. The height of the bushes can vary from 50 to 100 centimeters. Fruit clusters begin to form above the fourth leaf blade, with each subsequent cluster forming every other leaf.
A single bush can yield up to 5 kilograms of pink, uniform fruits weighing 100 grams each. They transport well and don't crack, maintaining an attractive marketable appearance.
Today, with a vast selection of tomato varieties, you can choose the perfect one that requires minimal investment and effort. Only with proper plant care can you reap a bountiful harvest that will delight you with its beautiful, juicy fruit.