🍅 Quick take: Obzhorka (Gluttonnie) is a highly productive, compact determinate variety that grows up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall. It requires zero pruning and pumps out heavy clusters of 2 oz (60 g) meaty red plum tomatoes with a pointed blossom end. Known for a classic tomato flavor and an excellent shelf life, it performs great both indoors and outside. Note: There seem to be rogue indeterminate strains floating around under a similar name. Full summary ↓
Growers’ Notes and Photos (USDA Zones 4)
Obzhorka
Fantastic 👍 compact det under 2 feet (60 cm). Did great both in the greenhouse and out in the dirt. Zero suckering needed – set fruit on every single truss! Beautiful red, meaty plums with a pointed tip, weighing around 2 oz (60 g). Good old-fashioned tomato flavor, and they keep really well.
Massive thanks to @Murka for the seeds 🙌
Here’s my Obzhora. Grown in the hoophouse. But mine is definitely not a det—thing grew to 6.5 ft (2 m) tall!
Full Summary: Plant, Yield, Taste and Storage
- 🌿 Plant: Determinate, compact bush. Grows to just under 2 feet (60 cm) and needs no pruning, making it very low maintenance. The fruits are firm, meaty red plums with a pointed tip, averaging 2 oz (60 g).
- 📈 Yield: Excellent. Sets fruit reliably on every single truss without dropping blossoms.
- 👅 Taste: A solid, traditional tomato flavor.
- 📦 Storage: Very good shelf life. The meaty texture and firm skin also make it an ideal candidate for canning.
- 🌎 Who Reviewed It: Grown by users in Moscow and Siberia (USDA Zone 4).
🍅 Grown Obzhorka? Share your zone and how it did for you in the comments below, and add your photos!
👨🌾 Editor’s Note: Obzhorka vs. Obzhora
Both names translate roughly to “Glutton” or “Foodie” in Russian. The original Obzhorka (a diminutive, feminine form) is a known commercial determinate variety. In the second post, Tatiana grew seeds labeled Obzhora, which turned out to be a massive 6.5 ft (2 m) indeterminate vine. This highlights a common issue in the Russian seed market where seed companies release completely different genetics under nearly identical names, leading to confusion among growers.
Both names translate roughly to “Glutton” or “Foodie” in Russian. The original Obzhorka (a diminutive, feminine form) is a known commercial determinate variety. In the second post, Tatiana grew seeds labeled Obzhora, which turned out to be a massive 6.5 ft (2 m) indeterminate vine. This highlights a common issue in the Russian seed market where seed companies release completely different genetics under nearly identical names, leading to confusion among growers.
