Until now it belongs in the realm of fables, the ultimate resistant tomato variety - unfortunately. At least tomato plants that withstand brown rot, powdery mildew and the like spread hope for a while. We have compiled the most promising specimens for you.
Wild tomatoes put up the bravest resistance
Wild tomatoes were not influenced by breeding. The following varieties were discovered exactly like this in their country of origin and are still growing there today. In this circumstance their resistance may be primarily based.
- Humboltii: very vigorous, suitable for outdoor cultivation, small, red fruits, soft skin
- Yellow Wilde: insensitive to cold and wet, small yellow tomatoes, early harvest from the end of July
- Mexican wild tomato: fast-growing, robust, bears up to 400 fruits, no need to exhaust
- Tindindogo: rare variety from Kenya, yellow mini tomatoes, sweet aroma, resists blight for a long time
Among the wild tomatoes, it is the historical varieties in particular that score points with their remarkable resilience. Above all, 'Poro Poro', which served as the parent plant of countless breeds and still fulfills this task perfectly today.
Refining promotes resilience
In addition to wild tomatoes, grafted tomato varieties score highly with their high resistance to all kinds of diseases. Breeders worldwide are concentrating their efforts in this direction when experimenting with new hybrids. The following strains have stood out so far:
- Amadeo F1: juicy beefsteak tomato, growth height up to 350 cm, high standard resistance to fungal diseases
- Conqueror F1: new premium variety, aromatic fruits, 90-100 grams, extra mildew resistant
- Dasher F1: robust noble variety with red cherry tomatoes, 20-30 grams, particularly delicate in taste
- Diploma F1: grafted stake tomato for an early harvest, thrives well outdoors, resists many diseases
- Fantasio F1: aromatic beefsteak tomato, persistent resistance to brown rot thanks to grafting, growth height up to 150 cm
Phantasia F1 is making a name for itself as the optimal tomato variety for beginners among hobby gardeners. The stick tomato produces firm, medium-sized fruit, thrives excellently outdoors and in greenhouses and is not easily beaten by late blight.
tips and tricks
The most important protection against infection in the cultivation of tomatoes is reliable rain protection. Ideally, you should therefore plant tomatoes in a greenhouse, which you can build yourself with a little manual skill. Even a simple tomato house increases the prospects of a bountiful harvest disproportionately.