“San Marzano” Tomatoes – These tomatoes are elongated and have a fleshy center with few seeds.
“Cherry” Tomatoes – These are small, bright red tomatoes that grow in clusters. They can be round or elongated and have a pronounced aroma and flavor. They are a relatively new variety, suitable for greenhouse cultivation. There are various types of small tomatoes, from “pacchino” to “piccadilly.”
“Beefsteak” Tomatoes – Also known as “coeur de boeuf” in French or “cuore di bue” in Italian, this variety produces large tomatoes weighing around 200 grams. They can have a ribbed shape and are characterized by a thin skin and a fleshy center with very few seeds.
“Homegrown” Tomatoes – These likely fall into the last group, as they are large, sometimes greenish near the stem, juicy, and fleshy.
Table 1.
| Hybrid | Growth Type | Fruit Size | Cultivation | Length of Vegetation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growdena F1 | Indeterminate | Fleshy, 190-230 g | Year-round production | Mid-early (110 days) |
| Carmello F1 | Indeterminate | Fleshy, avg. 180 g | Home gardens | Mid-early (110 days) |
| Paronset F1 | Indeterminate | 170-190 g | Protected spaces | Mid-early variety |
| Charleston F1 | Indeterminate | 180-200 g | Outdoor and protected | Mid-early variety |
| Ombelline F1 | Indeterminate | Fleshy, 180 g < (200-220 g) | Outdoor and protected | Mid-early variety |
| Brooklyn F1 | Indeterminate | 160-170 g | Outdoor and protected | Mid-early variety |
| Izmir F1 | Indeterminate | 180-190 g | Outdoor and protected | Mid-early |
| Tyty F1 | Indeterminate | 30-35 g | Outdoor and protected | Mid-early |
| Ivet F1 | Semi-determinate | 140 g | Protected spaces | Early variety |
| Minaret F1 | Semi-determinate | 180-200 g | Easy to grow, even in poor conditions | Early variety |
| Bobcat F1 | Determinate, fleshy | 220 g | Outdoor and protected | Mid-early |
| Chibli F1 | Determinate, industrial | 90-130 g | Ideal for hand picking | Mid-early |
Variety Characteristics:
Zagrebačka rana: 130 g, early variety, semi-determinate, fleshy, round fruits.
Alambra: 150-200 g, early variety, thrives in all conditions, 2 m, resistant to diseases and pests.
Mercedes: 150-200 g, suitable for canning, 3 m, resistant to diseases and pests.
Paprika: > 500 g, late variety, can be stored for a long time.
Roma VF: Pelate type, mid-early, short stem, suitable for pelate.
Rudgers: 160 g, late variety, not suitable for transport.
Saint Pierre: 150 g, mid-early variety, suitable for cooking.
San Marzano: Pelate type, early variety, beautiful red fruits, heavy, fleshy.
Vesuvio 2: Mid-early variety, very productive.
Oxheart: > 500 g, late variety, 3 m, not suitable for handling.
