There are many resistant tomato varieties, with wild tomatoes and hybrids with high tolerances particularly standing out. Below you will find an overview of the most popular tomato varieties as well as a brief introduction to their special features.
De Berao
The “De Berao” tomato is one of the traditional tomato varieties in Russia, but is also enjoying increasing popularity here. It is very robust, which is why it is very suitable for growing outdoors. There it produces up to 80 fruits per plant, which can be harvested until mid-October. The fruits of “De Berao” are characterized by good resistance to cutting and can be easily stored for long periods of time.
- Growth height: over 300 centimeters possible
- Fruit weight: approx. 50 – 70 grams
- Fruit color: yellow, pink, dark red
Conqueror F1
The “Conqueror F1” is naturally resistant to numerous viral diseases. For example, it is resistant to powdery mildew, but also to velvet spot and the tomato mosaic virus. Although it grows very bushy, it can generally cope with little space. Numerous cherry-sized plum tomatoes grow on their many side shoots, which have a fruity taste and can be harvested from July.
- Height: approx. 180 centimeters
- Fruit color: red
- Not resistant to seeds!
Diploma F1
An extremely resistant tomato variety is the “Diplom F1”, which is resistant to fusarium wilt, velvet spot and vericilium wilt, among other things. The tall-growing stick tomato produces many red fruits that are soft to medium-firm and do not form a green collar. The “Diplom F1” can be harvested early and is suitable for both outdoor cultivation and greenhouse cultivation.
- Growth height: up to 200 centimeters
- Fruit size: approx. 80 – 120 grams
- Fruit color: red
Fantasy F1
The “Fantasio F1” is not only highly tolerant to late blight and brown rot, but also resistant to bursts, tomato mosaic virus and fusarium. On top of that, it is also resistant to nematode infestation. Thanks to its numerous resistances, the stake tomato is a good choice for outdoor cultivation. If cared for properly, it promises a productive harvest, so that hobby gardeners can look forward to lots of tasty tomatoes.
- Growth height: approx. 150 centimeters
- Fruit weight: approx. 180 – 200 grams
- Fruit color: red
Golden Currant
Numerous wild tomatoes are resistant to late blight, including the “Golden Currant” tomato. It not only impresses with its insensitivity to typical tomato diseases, but also with its very tasty fruits. These are about the size of a cherry, grow in bunches hanging from the tomato plant and have a juicy, sweet taste.
- Growth height: 100 – 200 centimeters
- Fruit weight: approx. 6 grams
- Fruit color: gold-yellow
Humboldtii
Another resistant wild tomato is the “Humboldtii”, which originally comes from Venezuela. The tall plant produces a variety of red fruits that taste very sweet. They grow on very long and branched shoots, which is why a climbing aid is highly recommended. However, pruning the “Humboldtii” is not absolutely necessary, which makes it a very easy-care variety.
- Growth height: up to 3 meters
- Fruit size: up to 3 centimeters
- Fruit color: salmon-red
Mexican wild tomato
The Mexican wild tomato is not only robust, but also very vigorous. It is considered to be very vigorous and can be cultivated both on the ground and in a hanging pot. When cared for properly, it proves to be extremely productive, as one plant can bear up to 400 fruits. These taste very sweet, but are not burst-proof. For this reason, it is advisable to protect the “Mexican wild tomato” from rain, for which a rain cover is suitable, for example. Like all wild tomatoes, this specimen does not need to be harvested.
- Growth height: up to 200 centimeters
- Fruit size: about 1.5 centimeters
- Fruit color: red
Mountain Magic F1
The Mountain Magic F1 comes from the stick tomato and is resistant to late blight and brown rot. It produces many shiny red fruits that have a very high sugar content and are therefore sweet. The small cocktail tomatoes can be harvested until autumn. If the “Mountain Magic F1!” is kept under foil, the harvest is even possible until October.
- Growth height: over 200 centimeters
- Fruit weight: approx. 70 grams
- Fruit color: red
- Not resistant to seeds!
Info:
The “Mountain Magic F1” has won many independent taste tests.
Philovita F1
The tomato “Philovita F1” has also proven to be highly tolerant to late blight, as only a few parts of the plant are affected when infested. The tomato variety is not only rot-tolerant but also burst-resistant. Rain doesn't bother her much, which is why a rain cover or something similar is not absolutely necessary. However, thinning out is recommended for this variety, so that the harvest is particularly productive from June onwards.
- Growth height: approx. 2 meters
- Fruit color: red
- Not resistant to seeds!
Primabella
The tomato “Primabella” is highly tolerant of late blight and brown rot, but also copes well with rain. These factors make her an ideal candidate for outdoor cultivation. Its red fruits are very juicy and are characterized by a balanced, sweet and sour taste.
- Growth height: approx. 150 – 200 centimeters
- Fruit weight: approx. 30 grams
- Fruit color: red
Info:
The “Primabella” is a seed-resistant variety, so it can be grown from your own seeds.
Red Marble
Another resistant tomato variety is the wild tomato “Red Marble”, which originally comes from South America. It is characterized above all by its tolerance to late blight and brown rot, but also because it is easy to care for and undemanding. The “Red Marble” is suitable for cultivation outdoors, but can also be grown on the balcony. Its round fruits ripen quickly and impress with a fruity, sweet taste.
- Growth height: approx. 150 centimeters
- Fruit weight: up to 5 grams
- Fruit color: red
Info:
The “Red Marble” produces a lot of seeds from which new plants can be sown.
