So far it belongs in the realm of fables, the ultimate resistant tomato variety - unfortunately. At least tomato plants that can withstand brown rot, mildew and the like for at least a certain period of time spread hope. We have put together the most promising specimens for you.
Which tomato varieties are resistant to diseases?
Resistant tomato varieties such as wild tomatoes (Humboltii, Yellow Wild, Mexican Wild Tomato, Tindindogo) and refined varieties (Amadeo F1, Conqueror F1, Dasher F1, Diplom F1, Fantasio F1) have a high resistance to diseases such as brown rot and powdery mildew and are therefore ideal for growing in the garden.
Wild tomatoes offer the bravest resistance
Wild tomatoes were not influenced by breeding. The following tomato varieties were discovered in exactly the same way in their country of origin and still grow there today. This may be the primary reason for their resistance.
- 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: vigorous, robust, bears up to 400 fruits, no need to prune
- Tindindogo: rare variety from Kenya, yellow mini tomatoes, sweet aroma, withstands late blight for a long time
Among the wild tomatoes, it is particularly the historical varieties that score with their remarkable resistance. Above all, 'Poro Poro', which served as the parent plant for countless breedings and still fulfills this task perfectly today.
Refining promotes resilience
In addition to wild tomatoes, refined tomato varieties score points with their high resistance to all kinds of diseases. Breeders around the world are concentrating their efforts in this direction when they experiment with new hybrids. The following varieties 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: refined stick tomato for an early harvest, thrives well outdoors, resists many diseases
- Fantasio F1: aromatic beefsteak tomato, long-lasting defense against brown rot thanks to refinement, growth height up to 150 cm
Phantasia F1 is making a name for itself as the optimal tomato variety for beginner gardeners. The stick tomato produces medium-sized, cut-resistant fruits, thrives excellently outdoors and in the greenhouse and is not easily defeated by late blight and brown rot on tomatoes.
Tips & Tricks
The most important protection against infection when growing tomatoes is safe rain protection (€219.00 at Amazon). Ideally, you should plant tomatoes in a greenhouse that you build yourself with a little craftsmanship. Even a simple tomato house increases the chances of a bountiful harvest disproportionately.