🍅 Quick take: Korrida is a commercial Russian determinate variety bred specifically for outdoor growing and whole-fruit canning. The plants are compact bushes maxing out at 32 inches (80 cm). It produces small, elongated red plum tomatoes weighing up to 2.8 oz (80 g). Growers appreciate its space-saving habit, solid yields, and great performance in the canning jars. Full summary ↓
Growers’ Notes and Photos (USDA Zone 6 Experience)
Korrida (from the Poisk seed company).
Packet description:
Korrida Tomato.
Excellent fruits for whole-fruit canning.
Mid-season variety for outdoors. 95-115 days from emergence to the start of ripening. The plant grows 24-32 inches (60-80 cm) tall. Fruits are elongated-oval, red, weighing up to 2.8 oz (80 g). Holds up very well to transport. The variety is resistant to a complex of diseases. All-purpose use.
This variety left a really good impression on me. It’s productive, tasty, and great for canning. If I end up liking how it tastes out of the jars this winter, I’ll definitely be growing it again. The bushes are nice and compact, they take up very little space.
Edited August 19, 2014 by Katrinka
Full Summary: Plant, Yield, Taste and Vigor
- 🌿 Plant: Determinate, compact bush. Grows between 24-32 inches (60-80 cm) tall. Ideal for small spaces or container gardening. Produces small, elongated oval (plum) red tomatoes weighing up to 2.8 oz (80 g).
- 📈 Yield: Very good. It is a reliable mid-season producer that sets fruit heavily for its size.
- 👅 Taste & Usage: Described as tasty for fresh eating, but it truly shines as a processing tomato. The firm texture and shape make it perfect for whole-fruit canning.
- 🛡️ Vigor & Resilience: Bred as a rugged commercial outdoor variety. It features built-in resistance to common tomato diseases and produces firm fruits that don’t bruise easily during transport.
