To make work easier and invest a minimum of effort, early varieties of tomatoes are often chosen for a polycarbonate greenhouse. These tomatoes have early ripening boundaries.
The main thing is to choose a variety that combines not only early ripening, but also pleases with the number of harvested crops. Another condition is persistent resistance to disease.
Important criteria
Vegetable growers, especially beginners, are concerned about which varieties of tomatoes are suitable for growing in a greenhouse. Several conditions to consider before choosing any variety for the greenhouse:
- When choosing tomato seeds for a greenhouse, first of all, you need to take into account the plant’s ability to resist diseases. In polycarbonate rooms, fungal and viral diseases often develop and quickly spread, which can be difficult to get rid of.
- It is important to monitor the humidity of the climate, ventilate the room in a timely manner, avoiding sudden changes in temperature.
- It is better to choose self-pollinating plants, since access of insects to the greenhouse is limited.
- An important criterion in choosing tomatoes under greenhouse conditions is the time required for the formation and ripening of the fruit. There are tomatoes that ripen early, and there are those that will have to wait a long time for ripening (about 125 days).
Productive varieties of tomatoes for polycarbonate greenhouses, often grown by experienced gardeners.
The best seeds come from tomatoes such as Scarlet Sails. The bushes of the plant stretch upward very much, the stem must be tied up. The fruits are bright red in color, oblong in shape and weigh about 300 g. To increase productivity, it is recommended to form one stem.
Grandma's Secret has one strong stem and not much foliage. Not susceptible to fungal and viral diseases. The reddish-burgundy fruits are very large and can weigh about 650 g.
The giant requires an average period of time for final ripeness and grows in height up to 180 cm. The fruits are light crimson in color, rounded and elongated, and have a fleshy, sweet base inside. The plant needs to be provided with access to light and heat.
Bull's heart allows you to harvest up to 12 kg of harvest from one bush, but you need to wait about 125 days for this. The stem is powerful, with spreading branches. It stretches to a height of up to two meters. The downside is susceptibility to disease. The shape of red tomatoes resembles a heart. Weight can reach 650 g.
Early species
The best varieties of tomatoes for a polycarbonate greenhouse, which begin to form fruits, have all the necessary positive qualities.
The compact bush Alpha will delight you with its super-early ripening period. The height of the strong stem reaches 55 cm. It adapts well to the conditions of a greenhouse without heating. The color of the fruit is reddish-orange, the pulp is medium dense, with a small number of grains inside. The fruits have time to ripen before the widespread spread of diseases.
Early varieties of tomatoes are represented by the Dina variety. Due to their high carotene content, tomatoes are considered the healthiest. The height of an individual stem is about 75 cm, exhibits high resistance to disease, but is susceptible to rot, so you need to be careful with watering. The rounded fruits have a bright orange color. The weight of each vegetable can reach 100 g.
The Druzhok variety will not take much time and effort during cultivation. The fruits begin to ripen simultaneously and in large quantities. Despite the fact that the height of the stem is approximately 70 cm, it must be secured to a support. The roundish-flat fruits of a red hue reach a weight of 110 g. The interior is fleshy and dense.
Often the choice stops at seeds of the Don Juan variety. It begins to ripen after 105 days. It can grow up to 70 cm. The elongated shape of the fruit is raspberry-yellow in color and has a small spout at the end. The vegetable weighs approximately 90 g and is well stored due to its thick skin.
Mikado pink can stretch up to 2.3 meters. Therefore, one cannot do without vertical support, removing excess shoots and forming a stem. The fruits can be collected early. Each individual plant produces 7-9 large fruits, weighing more than 300 g. The dense consistency allows the vegetable to be stored for a long time.
Bullfinch has miniature bushes no higher than 40 cm in height, which feel great in greenhouses. The fruits begin to form very early and weigh about 130 g. They can withstand cold air temperatures. Show high resistance to diseases. The bright red fruits are covered with a thin but durable skin that protects them from cracking.
Hybrid varieties
Hybrids are created by crossing different varieties to produce tomatoes with desired characteristics. The best hybrid tomatoes for a polycarbonate greenhouse.
According to reviews from vegetable growers, Blagovest F1, one of the best varieties for polycarbonate greenhouses, has a lot of positive aspects.
It stretches up to two meters. It is imperative to build a support for gartering not only the stem, but also the branched brushes, and you cannot do without forming a bush. Mandatory application of fertilizers. The yield will please you with a large number of vegetables and is not susceptible to disease. Reddish-pink, smooth fruits can weigh about 145 g.
Ilyich F1 ripens early and pleases with a good, rich harvest. The stem reaches a height of 1.5 meters. The reddish-orange fruits weigh approximately 145 g and have a slightly ribbed surface. The pulp has a sweet and sour taste.
Tomato varieties for a polycarbonate greenhouse, bred through crossing, are rightfully headed by Samara F1. It is characterized by high yield and density of tomatoes. The height of an individual plant exceeds 2 meters. Do not forget about tying the stem to the constructed support. Resistance to many diseases is noted. The fruits are in the form of a round ball, shiny red in color. Fruit weight is approximately 90 g.
Hurricane F1 has early fruiting boundaries. The bush can reach a height of 2 meters. Requires careful care, which includes tying the stem and removing side branches. The rounded fruits have a distinct red color and can be stored for a long time.
For planting, you can choose Junior F1 tomatoes. The bushes will bear fruit in 82 days, so they belong to the super early subspecies. They can grow up to 60 cm in height. Another positive side is increased resistance to disease. Ripe fruits weighing 95 g have a bright, red color.
Harsh conditions
The northern regions do not have sufficient sunlight, heat and fertile land. Therefore, on the site of many vegetable growers you can find the presence of polycarbonate greenhouses. But you should still choose tomato seeds that are ideal for Siberia.
Yamal does not require the expenditure of effort and time, and is unpretentious to weather conditions and soil properties. The compact bush, only 45 cm high, has a strong stem and is resistant to diseases. Fruit ripening time is short and is approximately 92 days. The rich red fruits have a slightly ribbed surface. Fruits for a long time, the fruits of the first harvest can weigh 100 g, subsequently the weight is reduced to 70 g.
Ural F1 produces fruits 115 days after sowing the seeds. It has high resistance to major tomato diseases. The height of the plant is about 1.8 meters. The fruits are red with a fleshy interior and weigh about 300 g.
Vegetable growers have the best opinion about the Beautiful Lady F1 tomatoes. They begin to form fruits after 93 days. The bushes reach high sizes and are resistant to many viral and fungal diseases. The ripe fruit is colored bright red and weighs about 140 g.
Kostroma F1 will give vegetable growers a large number of red fruits weighing 100 g. It is not susceptible to most tomato diseases, and bears fruit even with sudden changes in temperature and in any humidity. It is imperative to attach it to a vertical support and form one stem.
Titanic F1, despite the fact that it reaches a height of only 55 cm, pleases with large fruits weighing about 140 g. It has high immunity to many diseases and can be kept without moisture for a long time.
The pride of Siberia is distinguished by its high yield and increased resistance to disease. Large, ripe red tomatoes can weigh 800 g. They definitely need support and timely watering.
The best varieties are complemented by Winter cherry. The height of the bushes with a strong stem is no higher than 70 cm; they develop quite well in soil without nutrients and are resistant to cold weather. The dark crimson fruits are small in size and have good keeping quality.
Modern views
Every year, breeders develop completely new or crossed varieties of already known tomatoes. Popular new varieties of tomatoes that can be planted in a polycarbonate greenhouse.
The important person F1 will present the harvest after 83 days. The bushes are no higher than 40 cm; more than 25 bright red vegetables are placed on the branches, each of which can weigh 140 g. They are excellent at resisting disease and rotting.
Juggler F1 is a new hybrid, which is characterized by high productivity, continues to develop even in unfavorable conditions, and is unpretentious to the composition of the soil. The plant is limited to a height of 60 cm. Each formed bunch contains 10 tomatoes weighing up to 100 g. The harvested crop is stored for a long time.
The pink king has average fruit ripening limits, the formation of which begins after 110 days. The bushes are quite large, growing up to 1.8 meters, so they need to be tied to a constructed structure. The vegetables have a soft pink hue, weigh up to 300 g, the inside is fleshy and has medium density.
Tomatoes of the new generation Tyutchev begin to ripen only after 110 days. The stem will grow up to 150 cm. It exhibits high resistance to diseases and is not subject to pest invasion. The reddish oval fruits are quite weighty, about 300 g.
Small-fruited varieties
For the greenhouse, it is better to choose cherry tomatoes, the word translated from English means cherry. Tomatoes got their name due to their resemblance to these burgundy-red berries. The best cherry tomato varieties can be either short or tall in size.
A good variety is Sweet Cherry F1, which is distinguished by early fruit ripeness, requiring only 74 days. Each large cluster contains about 45 ball-shaped fruits, the color depends on the type. The weight of a mature vegetable is approximately 25 g. The plant resists diseases, tolerates temperature fluctuations, and bears fruit for a long time.
Arctic has small bushes measuring 40 cm. The fruits are small, only 15 g, and have a rich crimson color. They can remain without moisture for a long time and tolerate temperature fluctuations.
Among the varieties of cherry tomatoes for greenhouses, Raisin tomatoes are famous. They are characterized by the development of clusters with bright red fruits of small size up to 50 pieces. The bushes themselves can stretch up to 1.5 meters. Tomatoes ripen within 90 days and are resistant to major diseases. The fruits are elongated, weighing about 90 g. The harvest does not spoil for a long time when collected and on the bushes.
For polycarbonate greenhouses, you can choose Bonsai tomatoes. They have a solid central trunk approximately 35 cm high. A large number of bright red tomatoes are formed on the clusters 90 days after sowing the seeds, weighing about 20 g.
Golden Bead is a tall plant, each cluster produces 20 small tomatoes weighing 15 g. Smooth, round cherry tomatoes turn bright yellow when ripe.
Butterfly is pleased with its fruits after 110 days, reaching a height of up to 1.5 meters. Each brush holds about 45 pieces of vegetables. The small, oblong fruits have a red-crimson color. The pulp is fleshy and sweet.
Despite the fact that cherry tomatoes grow small, the bushes must be tied to a support.
From year to year, gardeners select the best varieties of tomatoes for a polycarbonate greenhouse. The main considerations are such characteristics as the time of fruit ripening, their taste, size and yield.
When purchasing tomato seeds for a carbonate greenhouse, you need to consider that the plant must:
- be prepared for temperature changes;
- tolerate excess humidity;
- grow into one stem;
- be able to pollinate;
- to be hardened against diseases.
Both tall and short-growing tomatoes, both early and medium ripening, are planted in the greenhouse.
New varieties
Gardeners have already appreciated the new varieties, which are mainly hybrids. Breeders gave them the best properties of popular varieties.
Alliance F1
A hybrid that can be grown both in a carbonate greenhouse and in open ground. Ripens early - in 70 days. Semi-determinant. The fruits are round, slightly flattened. There are 4-5 pieces on a brush, 200 g each. Tomatoes are very tasty and sweet, have dense and fleshy pulp.
Fantasio F1
Early maturing hybrid, tall. The creators of the variety guarantee an abundance of large fruits. The tomatoes are round in shape, slightly flattened on top. The color is bright crimson. The taste is excellent. Another advantage of the variety is its resistance to late blight, tomato mosaic and nematodes.
Loreli F1
A tall bush, reaching 1.5 - 2 m, bears fruit with bright red tomatoes. The average weight of rounded-flattened fruits is 200 g. They have a very dense structure, which increases shelf life and transportability. The ripening period is 90 days.
Junior F1
A hybrid that is universal in its purpose. Ultra-early ripening: will delight you with bright red fruits in 80-85 days. Superdeterminate: grows in height up to 50-60 cm. The fruits are oval, bright red, with a smooth, sometimes ribbed surface. Weight - 70-100 g. From 1 m² you can harvest 6-10 kg of tomatoes.
Pietro F1
An early ripening hybrid with high commercial qualities. The fruits delight with taste, evenness and uniform size. Suitable for salads, processing and long-term storage. The bush is indeterminate, very drought-resistant. Protected by breeders from common tomato infections.
Stellate sturgeon
A new Siberian variety that, with proper care, will yield high yields and tomatoes of amazing size. The largest tomatoes can weigh 1.5 kg. They are heart-shaped and bright red in color. A gardener can get up to 5 kg of tomatoes from one plant. Medium ripening variety. Determinate bush.
Fenda F1
This hybrid is indeterminate, very productive and early ripening. Since it grows up to 1.5 -2 m in height, it requires tying and pinching. It is grown in 1 stem. Resistant to diseases. The oval fruits gradually turn pink and reach a weight of 200-350 g. They do not crack and are very tasty. Versatile in preparation.
Siberian trump card
This is a large-fruited, productive, mid-season variety. The red-raspberry fruits grow up to 700 g. They are slightly flattened in shape and very sweet in taste. Suitable for preparing salads and various preparations. The Siberian Trump bush is limited in growth - it reaches 80 cm. It is spreading, so it needs to be pinched. Grow in 1-2 stems.
Alsou
Another Siberian variety that pleases gardeners with large fruits of a beautiful red color. They are dense, lightweight and transportable. Some of them reach a mass of 800 g. Although the bushes themselves also reach a height of 80 cm.
Low-growing tomatoes for greenhouses
Greenhouses allow you to grow tall tomatoes that look like long vines. But to save space, it is recommended to plant several low-growing bushes.
Betta
This is an ultra early ripening variety. A small bush, which reaches only 50 cm, will delight you with fleshy fruits. They are delicious and versatile. From one bush you can get 1.5 - 2 kg of tomatoes.
Torbay F1
Salad hybrid with pink flesh. The tomatoes are slightly flattened and large, but the bush itself is not tall - up to 100 cm. Ripening occurs in 90 days.
Varieties for pickling
There are special requirements for varieties for salting and pickling. The tomatoes should be approximately the same size, firm, with thick skin. The following varieties have these properties.
Octopus F1
A late-ripening hybrid variety, thanks to which whole bunches of tomatoes with 5-6 fruits each will appear in the greenhouse. The fruits are red, round, fleshy and dense inside, weighing 100-160 g. The bush itself is powerful and strong, with proper care, warmth, light and nutrition it can reach 4.5 m.
This tomato tree is distinguished by high productivity. The fruiting period lasts quite a long time: when the greenhouse is heated, 18 months. Resistant to diseases. Suitable for industrial cultivation. It is also used for fresh dishes, but more often for canning and pickling.
Tiny-havroshka F1
A universal hybrid, suitable for both greenhouses and open ground. Semi-determinate (grows up to 1.5-1.8 m), compact. It is distinguished by early ripening (75-78 days) and high yield (9.5 kg per m²).
Tomatoes grow in clusters - 5-7 pieces each. They are small (25-30 g), bright red, round, but slightly flattened. The taste is very sweet and aromatic. They are eaten fresh and canned. The seeds of the variety are best sown in the second half of March. Dive - after 20 days. Plant in a greenhouse in April.
Tolstoy F1
An indeterminate hybrid that produces bunches of tomatoes. They have a round-cuboid shape, and when ripe they become bright red and fleshy. They will sing in 70-75 days. From 1 m² you can get 12 kg.
Palenque F1
These are tomatoes with plum-shaped fruits. The dense structure allows them to be preserved and salted. From 1 m² you can get up to 12 kg of fruit.
Olya F1
An ultra-early hybrid, resistant to various vagaries of nature. Easily tolerates both heat and cold. On a super-determinate bush, 15 clusters are formed, which bloom and ripen at the same time. From 1 m² you can collect 10-15 kg. The fruits are medium-sized (120-180 g), smooth, round, red, juicy, and sour. They are eaten fresh and also canned. The variety is tolerant to diseases.
Hurricane F1
This is a hybrid for canning. Small fruits grow, smooth and dense. They contain a high content of ascorbic acid. The variety is early ripening. The bush is tall.
Diabolik F1
A productive, hardy and reliable hybrid. The fruits are not very large, have a plum-shaped shape with a spout at the end. They begin to sing 100-120 days after germination. A powerful plant grows up to 1.6 m in height, which needs to be tied up. An important advantage of the variety is its resistance to the most common tomato infections.
Grozdevoy F1
An indeterminate hybrid with clusters of 8-9 tomatoes grows from the seeds. They are distinguished by their elongated oval shape, medium size (80-120 g) and deep red color. The taste of the fruit is excellent. But these are not the only advantages of the variety: it easily tolerates temperature changes and is disease-resistant.
Early varieties
Tomato lovers plant varieties of different maturation in greenhouses. Early ripening ones will delight you with fruits already in July.
Pink Gel F1
Delicious salad hybrid with large pink fruits. They are large, but do not crack. Ripens early, not capricious to temperature changes. The bush is powerful, resistant to viruses and fungi.
Infiniti F1
One of the hybrids of new proprietary varieties of Russian breeders. It has excellent commercial qualities, rich yield and immunity to diseases. But what is most important is that the Infinity tomato retains its specific taste and smell, which a number of foreign analogues do not have.
The variety is early ripening. The plant reaches almost 2 m. Smooth, dense, 300-gram tomatoes ripen on it. From 1 square meter - almost 17 kg. They do not crack and are easily transported.
Large-fruited varieties
These varieties are more often used for salads, sauces and juices because they crack and spread in jars. But they are the ones who delight gardeners with their juicy and sugary pulp.
Pink giant
Tall variety with very large tomatoes. Their weight is 250-700 g. The shape is flat-round, the color is deep pink. The fruits are juicy, fleshy and very tasty. But they can crack. From 1 m² you can get up to 15 kg.
Swamp
A low variety with an interesting feature: tomatoes, even when ripe, remain greenish-yellow in color. These green-fruited tomatoes have an original sweet and sour taste. Productivity - up to 5.5 kg per 1 m². Not recommended for long-term storage. The bush itself is not tall.
Mazarin
This is an exceptional variety with heart-shaped tomatoes weighing at least 600 g. They have juicy, sugary pulp, very few seeds and a great aroma. Most often used for salads. The variety is early ripening, medium-sized.
Tanya F1
Another universal mid-season hybrid. Determinate, with a powerful stem and strong vines. They grow fruits weighing up to 200 g. They are round, dense, and shelf-stable. Suitable for salads and preparations.
Gilgal F1
A universal hybrid that can bear fruit both in a greenhouse and in open ground. The bush is indeterminate, mid-early. The fruits are red, large, round, slightly ribbed. Weight - 250-300 g. Productivity - 25 kg per 1 m². Used in salads.
Bear Paw
The variety can please the gardener with large fruits and high yields. From 1 bush you get 6-8 kg. The tomatoes are flat-round, smooth and shiny. The inside is meaty and sugary. The bush grows up to 1.7 cm and requires staking.
Persimmon
The variety received this name because of the golden-orange color of the fruits. The pulp is tender, low in acids, and high in carotene. Recommended for dietary nutrition. The plant reaches 70-100 cm. More than 2 kg of fruits are obtained from 1 bush.
Mikado pink
This is an indeterminate variety, the height of which reaches 2.5 m. Early ripening - the first fruits ripen within 96 days after sowing the seeds. They are large, pink, weighing 300-600 grams, fleshy, taste sweet and sugary. From each meter of planted bushes, 10-12 kg of tomatoes are harvested. Fresh salads and canned goods are prepared from them.
Breeders have instilled disease resistance in the plant. Seeds are sown in late February-early March. They dive when the first leaf appears. Planted in a greenhouse at the end of April. To prevent the bush from falling, they tie it up. Form into one stem, tearing off unnecessary shoots. The growth point is pinched above 7-8 with a brush.
Rosemary F1
This is a hybrid with large fruits. One bright pink specimen reaches 400 g. It has juicy pulp rich in vitamin A. For this reason, the hybrid is used in dietary and baby food. Due to their thin peel, they are not suitable for canning. But they are suitable for preparing salads, sauces and juices. Fresh fruits are poorly stored.
The variety is mid-early, high-yielding (24-33 kg per square meter). The bush reaches a height of 120-130 cm. Requires tying. Not afraid of the most common diseases.
Cherry
Small tomatoes have long gained popularity. They decorate various dishes, marinate and enjoy their taste fresh. They are so sweet that they deserve the title of dessert.
The best varieties are recognized:
- Yellow cherry: sweet taste, weight - 15-20 g, color - yellow.
- Parrot F1: sweet red fruits.
- Ferry: orange tomatoes, orange in color, very sweet.
In a heated greenhouse, cherry tomatoes can bear fruit for a whole year.
Yield varieties
One of the most important characteristics when choosing tomato seeds.
Abakan pink
Tomato from a series of Siberian varieties. It is distinguished by its pink color, very juicy and sweet fruits, which can grow up to half a kilogram in weight. They make delicious salads, snacks and juices. The variety is determinate, mid-ripening (120 days), medium-yielding (4 kg per 1 m²). Resistant to fungi.
Pink Elephant
The plant grows up to 1.5 m in height, forms tomato clusters of 3-4 pieces. But the fruits are large - up to 300 g, especially on the lower branches. They are dark pink in color. The pulp is almost seedless, juicy and sugary. The taste is delicious, richly sweet. From 1 m² they grow 7-8 kg. The variety is semi-determinate. As the bush grows, it is tied to a support. Mid-season, requires planting seedlings in mid-March.
Budenovka
A variety suitable for capricious climates. In addition to its unpretentiousness, it pleases with large fruits that ripen 105-110 days after sowing. They have a heart-shaped shape: round, with an elongated nose. This feature gave the tomato its name. Due to the thin skin, the variety is not shelf-stable and suitable for pickling. These are more like salad fruits. When they ripen, they are pink, with reddish flesh. From 1 m² you can grow about 20 kg of tomatoes.
The plant is indeterminate, grown in 1 or 2 stems. Requires stepsoning. Sown for seedlings at the end of March. The downside of the variety is low resistance to fungi and viruses.
Blagovest F1
Tomatoes of this variety can only be grown in a greenhouse, but we can still say about its versatility. The tasty fruits are good for salads, for canning, for storage, and for transportation. Their weight is 80-100 g. The taste is excellent.
This is an early-ripening hybrid: 98-103 days pass from the emergence of seedlings to the ripening of bright red tomatoes. A determinate bush grows 1.6-1.8 m high, which must be tied up. To achieve the promised yield (17 kg), it is formed into 2 stems. The plant is immune to cladosporiosis, fusarium and tobacco mosaic virus.
Table F1
Early maturing hybrid. The bush is not limited in growth, it is formed into 2 stems. Round tomatoes gradually take on a bright red color. Their weight is 180-200 g. The harvest period is very long. Productivity - 16-18 kg per m². Tomatoes are versatile in use.
It is worth planting seeds of different varieties in one polycarbonate greenhouse. So that tomatoes will delight you with a harvest throughout the summer.
Just a few decades ago, gardeners were not tormented by the choice between tomato seeds. Now, in addition to numerous companies offering the best elite seed material, the incredible variety of varieties and hybrids can be discouraging. Surely, when choosing varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses, you also imagine branches bending under the weight of fruits filled with color, and with this thought you acquire what most fits the description of such a miracle harvest.
Retail counters are full of different packaging with photos and descriptions. Often the choice falls on the bag with the most appetizing picture or the one that was praised by the seller more than others. Often such purchases end in unfulfilled expectations: either the tomatoes turn out to be completely different, or the seeds are of poor quality, or the variety was chosen incorrectly. But if you can only partially insure yourself against the first two problems by purchasing a bag from a trusted manufacturer, the choice of variety will most likely be successful if you carefully research the issue in advance.
The choice may largely depend on personal liking for the appearance of the fruit. However, in order for a beautiful photograph to turn into a generous harvest of pleasant-tasting fruits, it is important to pay attention to the qualities that determine success:
- productivity;
- compliance with climatic conditions;
- frost resistance;
- disease resistance;
- taste qualities.
In addition, when choosing the best, it is important to clearly define for yourself the purpose of the crop, because the characteristics of tomatoes grown, for example, for salads, preservation and sale are fundamentally different.
When choosing seeds, carefully check whether they are intended for growing in a greenhouse
Expected yield
This criterion will probably be a priority for most. While we continue to paint amazing pictures of the productivity of planted vegetables, our imagination may not be so happy to face reality. In order not to unreasonably guess how many fruits you will be able to get, you can take the time to do a simple calculation. On average, one square meter of greenhouse yields about 12-15 kg of traditional tomatoes. If you give preference to hybrids specially bred for these conditions, with proper agricultural technology this figure can be from 20 kg or even higher.
Often F1 hybrids are more resistant to microclimate changes and are less demanding on care. With fairly low light and temperature changes, which are not uncommon in greenhouse conditions, they demonstrate excellent productivity. They are exposed to diseases much less often.
Bush type
The best types of greenhouse tomatoes are indeterminate, or tall, capable of reaching several meters. They form liana-like bushes and are characterized by a longer fruiting period (until late autumn), which means a more abundant harvest. Since each bush will require more space than for low-growing varieties, 2-3 such plants are planted per square meter.
Form tall tomatoes with one stem for a longer harvest
In order for the bush to grow with one tall stem, stepsons 5-7 cm long should be regularly removed, leaving small “stumps” of about 1-1.5 cm. This will help prevent the awakening of dormant buds and the appearance of new stepsons in the same place. This procedure will allow the plant to retain strength for growing upward, flowering, and producing fruits instead of forming unnecessary new shoots. The first inflorescence is formed after the seventh to twelfth leaf, and all subsequent ones - every three. The best productive varieties for greenhouses from the determinant class are “Honey Spas”, “Pink Tsar”, “Midas”, “Scarlet Mustang”, “Mushroom Basket”, “Southern Tan”.
The advantages of tall tomatoes do not mean that you should forget about short ones. This group includes plants with short stems, which often bear fruit before their giant brothers. In fast-ripening varieties, the bulk of the harvest is harvested from the first two to four clusters. The short category includes “Ballerina”, “Seagull”, “Riddle”, “Mit”, “Eleanor”, “Pink Honey”, “Lady”, “Asteroid” and others. The planting system for single-stem bush formation is 4-5 plants per square meter and 2-3 for two- or three-stem formation.
When distributing in a greenhouse, it is important to plant tall varieties only in its center, and it is better to plant low-growing tomatoes along the perimeter.
The fruits in the ovaries of low-growing, early-ripening varieties are few in number, but they allow you to harvest a new crop up to three times a year
Size
Among the large-fruited tomatoes that produce good yields, the following varieties can be distinguished: “Monomakh’s Hat”, “Mikado”, “Cardinal”, “Dream”, “Eagle Heart”, “Orange Miracle”, “Queen of the Market”, “Biysky Rozan”, “King London”, “Russian Soul”, “Canadian Giant”, “World Record Holder”, “Abkhazian” and “Chernomor”. They are intended primarily for salads and juice preparation, since they have a lot of juicy pulp.
Large tomatoes with plenty of pulp - an opportunity to get a whole glass of tomato juice
Medium-sized fruits include “Diamond,” “Peter I,” “Slavic Masterpiece,” and “Lampochka.” Fans of pickling and canning should pay attention to varieties with a high set of small fruits of the same shape and size. Among these, “Moneymaker”, “Sanka”, “Yellow Drop”, “Italy”, “Slivovka”, “Legend”, “Herringbone”, “Caspar”, “Italy”, “Kubyshka”, “Sugar Plum”, “ Picket", "Ventura", "Robot", "Cherry", "Truffle", "Shuttle", "Countryman".
Small cherry tomatoes are suitable for this purpose; they look very decorative and become an ideal snack. Suitable for greenhouse cultivation are “Minibel”, “Bonsai”, “Yellow Cherry”, “Cherry Tomato F1”, “Red Cherry”, “F1 Golden Bead”, “F1 Zelenushka”, “F1 Marishka”.
Popular variety for cooks
Harvest cherry tomatoes are an ideal choice for canning and original snacks
Maturation speed
Many gardeners have decided to grow tomatoes in a greenhouse, expecting to receive two or even three harvests per season. To satisfy this demand, breeders continue to develop many varieties. By increasing the area of nutrition, heat and light, the period from germination to first fruits can be reduced to 20 days. Early ripening tomatoes are represented mainly by hybrids: “Druzhok F1”, “Typhoon F1”, “Poisk F1”, “Ilyich F1”, “Dina”, “Verlioka F1”, “Semko-Sinbad F1”, “Semko-98 F1” and others . The early ripening category includes varieties “Samara F1”, “Renet”, “Hurricane F1”.
Disease resistance
Once late blight, mosaic or any other disease gets into the soil, a significant part of the crop will be spoiled for many years. The causative agent can be fungal spores, which, contrary to popular belief, can easily enter the greenhouse with the wind or with the soil. And if the solution for open ground may be to grow tomatoes in another, non-infected place, in a greenhouse the situation is different. If various methods of combating diseases turn out to be ineffective, it is best to take tomato seeds for greenhouses of the varieties “F1 Roma”, “Chio-chio-san”, “Blagovest F1”, “Budenovka”, “Evpator F1”, “Intuition F1”, “ Erema F1", "Kostroma F1".
Storage duration
When grown for sale, shelf life and transportability become important indicators. Varieties that do not lose their attractive appearance due to long-term transportation include “Volgogradets”, “F1 Ivanovets”, “F1 Krasnobay”, “F1 Salahaddin”, “F1 Akatuy”.
Every summer resident wants to eat fresh tomatoes for a long time
Appearance
Perhaps this criterion is not the most important from a practical point of view. However, how much more pleasant it is to pamper yourself with fruits that are not only tasty, but also beautiful. But some hybrids can surprise on the table no less than an intricate dish. The “Beautiful Lorraine”, which resembles tangerine slices, or the ribbed elongated varieties “Etoile Striped”, “American Ribbed”, “Mushroom Basket” are known for their unusual shape. And the color diversity, which impresses every year with new bold selection products, sometimes even transforms them beyond recognition. In addition to pink, yellow and orange fruits, which have already become familiar in our market, white tomatoes (“Snow White”, “White Miracle”) and green-fruited ones (“Emerald Apple”, “Swamp”, “Malachite Box”, “Green Sweet Woman”) appeared. ) and aronia (“Black Prince”, “Mikado Black”, “Rio Negro”, “Rose of Dallas”, “Raj Kapoor”, “Gypsy”, “Black Giant”). Tomatoes “Fireworks” and “Olympic Flame” combine several shades. The striped varieties “Pepper Striped”, “Tiger Striped”, “Don Juan”, “Hazel Grouse” also look original, as well as the original-colored tomatoes of the Chinese selection “Green Zebra”, “Tzu-Yu”, “Vinteygein”.
Fruits of amazing colors and shapes will allow you to create original culinary masterpieces
How not to make mistakes when buying seeds
Suppose we have selected the best varieties and are ready to purchase seeds. How to avoid being deceived and purchase planting material of the expected quality? It is necessary to firmly understand the following rules.
- Do not take seeds from random sellers in markets. The bags they sell from a trusted manufacturer may contain the cheapest seeds purchased by weight.
- In specialized stores, give preference to a manufacturer that has a good reputation among many gardeners for several years. Often, each seed producer suffers more or less from problematic batches of mis-graded or expired seeds. Therefore, it is worth choosing bags from a company that has not yet been caught doing this.
- Pay attention to the information indicated on the bag. R We are talking about the expiration date.
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It's important to understand
Even if you have insured yourself as much as possible against mistakes, you should not be absolutely sure of one variety or another and rely only on it. Even the consumer of products from a reputable manufacturer is not immune from purchasing low-quality seed material. In order not to be left with your nose instead of a harvest, it is better to choose several (at least four) species for planting. In addition, it would be useful to try new ones every season, drawing your own conclusions about their yield, because personal experience is the best assistant in making any choice.
One of the main classifying criteria for a tomato variety is determinacy. This complicated-sounding term means nothing more than tallness. Indeterminate, or tall, varieties are characterized by unlimited stem growth and require shaping when grown in greenhouses. Tomatoes of determinate varieties stop growing in height after a certain number of clusters have formed on the plant (usually 4-6). Their first brush is formed on 6-8 leaves from the beginning of the stem, in indeterminate varieties - on 10-11.
Octopus F1
A hybrid variety of tomatoes, also called "tree tomato". Its characteristic feature is its tallness and spreading nature, which is why the plant looks more like a tree rather than a bush. When grown using hydroponics technology (planting seedlings not in the ground, but in a container with a nutrient solution), up to 1500 kg of fruit can be obtained from one tree within a year.
The variety is also suitable for growing in greenhouse conditions using the seasonal method:
- bush height - up to 5 m;
- yield - up to 10 kg per bush;
- fruit weight - 120-200 g.
When growing Sprut F1 tomatoes using the seasonal method, the main stem is pinched when it reaches a certain height (1.5-2 m). The distance between seedlings should be at least 2 m. Seedling of bushes is not required. For a full growing season, plants need fertilizing with organic or mineral fertilizers. Fertilizing should be done once every 3 weeks.
The ability of the variety to bear fruit is maintained until the onset of frost, and therefore tomatoes can be harvested 8-9 months a year. Tomatoes are stored for a long time without losing their taste.
Video - What to do if a tall tomato is finished ahead of time
Doll Masha
An early-ripening determinate hybrid, bred specifically for greenhouse cultivation. The fruits are round, pink, divided into 4-6 chambers. From 4 to 6 fruits grow on one brush. Tasty both fresh and as a base for tomato paste, adjika, and ketchup.
Kukla Masha tomatoes also make delicious juice.
- bush height - 0.5-0.9 m;
- yield - 8 kg;
- fruit weight - 180-250 g.
Ripe fruits are dense, with elastic skin, and tolerate transportation and long-term storage. The variety is resistant to one of the most common tomato diseases - verticillium.
For better germination, seeds are disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate before planting as seedlings. It is necessary to moisten the soil with the same solution before transplanting the seedlings into the soil (1 liter per hole). Only those plants that have reached a height of at least 25 cm should be replanted. Smaller seedlings run the risk of withering away.
Before receiving the first harvest, it is necessary to provide tomatoes with at least 3 root feedings. The first is carried out 3 weeks after transplanting the seedlings into the ground, the second - after 10 days, the third - after 2 weeks.
To ensure a good harvest (regardless of the chosen variety), the soil in the greenhouse is renewed every 3-4 years.
Russian happiness
Large-fruited hybrid of medium (120-130 days) ripeness of indeterminate type. Good for consumption in any form (fresh, canned, juices). Resistant to most diseases characteristic of tomatoes: verticillium, fusarium, tobacco mosaic. Bushes of medium foliage, with a powerful central stem and small internodes. The fruits are bright pink, flat-round, not friable, and do not burst when pressed or dropped from the bush. You can collect 4-5 fruits from one brush.
- plant height - up to 2 m;
- fruit weight - 200-300 g;
- yield - up to 8 kg.
Unlike the Schastie variety, which is more suitable for tall greenhouses, Schastie Russkoe is characterized by a smaller distance between nodes. Due to this, the variety is ideal for growing in greenhouses with a small area. Due to the large size and mass of the fruits, the plant needs a garter. The frequency of watering can also affect the yield: on insufficiently moistened soil, plants form a poor ovary or do not set at all. Otherwise, the variety is undemanding and “eats” almost any fertilizer for tomatoes.
| Fertilizer type | Image | for seedlings | Amount of nutrients (ml/l) during a period of increased growth | Amount of nutrients (ml/l) after fruit set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | 252 | - | ||
| 310 | 514 | 924 | ||
| - | 70 | 280 | ||
| 213 | 213 | - | ||
| 300 | 300 | 300 |
Mikado pink
A mid-early indeterminate tomato variety, one of the Mikado “family” (there are also red and black varieties), bred specifically for cultivation in protected soils. The relatively low yield is compensated by the excellent taste of the Mikado Pink tomato. The fruits are fleshy, very sweet (some gardeners call them sugar), attractive flat-round shape with six seed chambers. Best suited for fresh consumption and for salads. Tomatoes last a long time and do not rot when stored in stacks. The largest specimen of this variety weighed 900 g, but fruits grown under normal conditions weigh on average three times less (which is still an excellent indicator).
- height - 1.5-1.9 m;
- fruit weight - 250-350 g;
- yield - up to 6 kg per square.
The laying of the first inflorescences begins with 8-10 leaves, the number of fruits on one cluster is 6-8. To ensure the best yield, it is recommended to plant no more than 3 seedlings per square and then form them into one bush with 5-6 tassels.
Planting seedlings should be done only in heated soil. When planting in cold soil, the risk of root rot increases. The ideal soil temperature for greenhouse planting is considered to be 12-15°C. You can ensure the desired temperature by covering the soil with black polyethylene a few days before planting or by pouring hot water into each hole directly during planting.
Cio Cio San
A greenhouse variety ideal for canning, the fruits of which resemble cherry tomatoes in appearance and taste. The fruits are bright pink, plum-shaped, good for fresh consumption and for preparing for the winter in the form of marinades. When marinated, tomatoes do not crack, maintaining both structure and rich taste.
The variety is indeterminate, intended only for greenhouse cultivation; it will not bear fruit in open ground, even in warm climates. A characteristic feature is that from 20 to 40 tomatoes can grow on one brush. The setting of the variety is excellent.
- height - up to 2.2 m;
- fruit weight - 40-50 g;
- yield - 4-5 kg per bush.
The bushes grow very tall and spreading. To prevent the brushes from breaking, they are tied to stakes. The tying should be done carefully, since the stems, despite their spreading nature, are very fragile. The seedlings are unpretentious in the planting area - they set equally well in both sunny and shady areas of the greenhouse. Planting in the ground takes place in March. The distance between seedlings is 40-60 cm.
Spring
An early-ripening determinate variety that is well suited for growing in film greenhouses without heating. Valued for its high yield and juicy, long-storable fruits with 4-6 chambers. The plant is resistant to macrosporiosis and verticillium and does not require special growing conditions. One of the best varieties for industrial cultivation.
- height - 40-60 cm;
- fruit weight - 200-300 g;
- yield - 7 kg per square.
Seeds are planted for seedlings 2 months before transplanting the seedlings into the greenhouse. The best germination is observed at a temperature of 23-25°C. Before planting, seeds need pre-planting treatment (washing, calibration, disinfection in a solution of potassium permanganate).
For 1 sq.m. area you can place 3-4 seedlings. The shoot-forming ability of the plant is weak, and therefore much less effort is required for pinching. From 5 to 7 tomatoes are tied on one brush. Regular watering and feeding with complex mineral fertilizers will help increase productivity.
Major F1
Mid-early hybrid of indeterminate type, refers to the so-called. salad tomatoes. It is possible to grow both under film covers and in open ground. The commercial quality of the fruit is high: all tomatoes are approximately the same size, with thick skin, and do not crack when picked from the bush. The variety is characterized by stable yield when fertilized with different types of fertilizers. The fruits are dark pink, round, without spots at the stalk.
- height - 1.8-2 m;
- fruit weight - 280-300 g;
- yield - 9 kg per square.
The hybrid is resistant to the main destroyers of tomatoes: blossom end rot, cladosporiosis, verticillium, tobacco mosaic, powdery mildew. Since the variety is large-fruited, the stems require mandatory garter.
Video - Tomatoes in a greenhouse. Details about care
Video - Planting tomatoes in a greenhouse. Tall varieties
In our latitudes, it is most convenient to grow tomatoes in greenhouses. However, even there they are subject to a wide variety of influences, which can lead to disease and death of the bushes. The growth and fruitfulness of tomatoes in a polycarbonate greenhouse is affected by temperature, air humidity and soil condition. The best varieties of polycarbonate tomatoes for a greenhouse will allow you to get a rich harvest of high-quality tomatoes.
Tomatoes for a polycarbonate greenhouse: the best varieties
Before planting tomatoes in a greenhouse, it is important to decide on the variety of tomatoes. Each variety is intended for a specific purpose: salad, preservation or long-term storage. Depending on this, plants have different characteristics and characteristics of growing in a greenhouse.
The quality of the harvest largely depends on the yield of tomatoes, climatic conditions in the region and temperature conditions in the greenhouse, and resistance to diseases.
When purchasing seeds for seedlings, it is important to pay attention to the purpose of planting tomatoes. Many varieties are simply not intended for planting in a greenhouse. Many people prefer hybrid varieties, as they are more resistant to temperature changes and various diseases.
Types of varieties for growing in a greenhouse:
- Ideterminate. Plants have unlimited growth. They can be grown in a greenhouse all year round. With proper care, these varieties give a large harvest. It is important to form the bush correctly - strictly into one stem. These are the following varieties: “De Borao red”, “Alexia F1”, “Hybrid Ivanhoe F1”, “Pink Lady F1”, “Demirosa F1”.
- Determinant. Plant growth is limited to the formation of four to five racemes. They are divided into simple determinant, semi-determinant and super-determinant. These are the following varieties: “Ural Multiple”, “Toyoto F1”, “Bobcat F1”, “Jane”. These varieties ripen quickly, allowing you to harvest them at the end of summer.
- Standard. Suitable for planting in both types of soil. Proper care ensures a bountiful and healthy harvest.
Choosing the best variety depends on the expectations and purposes for which the fruit is grown. The choice of variety is also influenced by expectations of fruit size. They can be large-fruited, medium-fruited and small-fruited.
Tomato varieties for a polycarbonate greenhouse
Growing tomatoes in greenhouses is very convenient in that you can vary their ripening time. In most cases, tomatoes in a greenhouse ripen earlier. However, in greenhouse conditions, the occurrence of diseases in plants increases significantly.
Today, hybrid tomatoes of the F1 group are considered the least susceptible varieties to various types of diseases.
Different varieties have their own characteristics of planting and caring for bushes. When choosing a variety, it is important to pay attention to the direct purpose of the fruit: consumption in salads, for preservation and for long-term storage. The choice of type will depend on the region in which the greenhouse is located.
Tomato varieties:
- "De Barao." The variety is resistant to low temperatures. Plant growth is not affected by insufficient sunlight. This variety is divided into royal, red and gold. All tomato varieties resist various diseases well.
- "Black Prince". This variety is resistant to a common tomato disease - late blight. These tomatoes grow dense, sweet, and have a beautiful crimson color. The variety is universal and suitable for growing in open and closed ground.
- "Talitsa F1". This variety is not afraid of too wet soil. These plants are almost not affected by cladosporiosis. The fruits have a fleshy texture and bright red color.
- "Blagovest F1". This variety has high yield. They have a universal purpose and have excellent taste.
The choice of tomatoes for a greenhouse largely depends on the variety of tomatoes. Many tomatoes, no matter how they were cared for in the greenhouse. They are simply unable to survive in a greenhouse microclimate. This is why it is important to read the instructions on seed packages, which indicate the likelihood of planting them in a greenhouse.
Tomato seeds for a polycarbonate greenhouse: choice
Planting seeds must be of high quality, otherwise there is a risk that the plants will not even sprout. It is important to follow the purchasing rules that will help you avoid being scammed. You shouldn't buy tomatoes just because the seeds come in beautiful packaging.
When purchasing, it is important to pay attention to the characteristics and description of tomatoes, and not to the photograph placed on the package.
It is important to note that very often expectations from tomatoes diverge from reality. This is influenced not only by implausible pictures, but also by the conditions in which tomatoes are grown. To purchase, it is better to go to a specialized store, and not to the market, where there is a high probability of deception and fraud.
Tips for choosing seeds:
- Do not buy seeds from unknown, unverified sellers.
- Trust only trusted manufacturers with a high reputation.
- Read the information on the packaging carefully.
Before purchasing, it is important to familiarize yourself with the intended variety, read more detailed information about it in reference books or on specialized websites on the Internet. It is strictly forbidden to buy expired goods, which is why you should carefully read the information on the packaging.
Early varieties of tomatoes for a polycarbonate greenhouse
Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse assumes that they will ripen quickly. It is also important to pay attention to the purpose of the selected variety. The “Infinity” tomato variety is considered a high-quality variety.
Early ripening "Infinity" has a beautiful appearance and excellent taste. They are intended exclusively for growing in a greenhouse.
The size and density of the fruit depends on the selected variety. "Infinity" survives temperature changes well in the greenhouse. Many varieties produce rich harvests even in low light.
Types of early varieties:
- "Pink Gel F1". This variety provides a large harvest. Tomatoes are pink in color and have a fleshy texture.
- "Indio F1". They have an elongated shape, a fleshy and dense structure. This variety is resistant to temperature changes.
- "Verlioka F1". Early ripening tomatoes that ripen already 95 days after sowing. The fruits have a smooth surface and neat shape. In most cases they are canned. This variety ripens well in low light.
It is very important to choose high-quality seeds and varieties. But it is also important to provide the tomatoes with proper care. Only a combination of these approaches can ensure a qualitative and quantitative harvest.
Tomato hybrids for a polycarbonate greenhouse
The choice of tomato variety is influenced by many factors. When purchasing, it is important to pay attention to the region in which the greenhouse is located, since the quality of the harvest is affected by the number of sunny days and the abundance of daylight in the greenhouse. For seedlings in a greenhouse, gardeners often use hybrid varieties of tomatoes.
It is important to understand that hybrid varieties also differ from each other: some of them are more light-loving, others less.
Many hybrid varieties can be grown in a greenhouse year-round. To do this, the greenhouse must be well equipped. Every year, improved analogues of hybrids appear, which make it possible to obtain larger yields and healthy fruits.
The best hybrid varieties:
- "Evpator F1". This variety loves plenty of sunlight.
- "Mithridates F1". Has a generative type of development.
These tomato varieties can be grown in glazed greenhouses and hotbeds covered with film. The first inflorescences appear after the appearance of the tenth leaf. The leaves are small in size and dark green in color.
The most productive varieties of tomatoes for polycarbonate greenhouses
The yield of tomatoes largely depends on the choice of variety. There are varieties developed specifically for high yields. However, even they need proper planting and care.
It is important to understand that seedlings should not be planted too close to each other or too far apart. A close distance will not allow the bushes to grow, but too large - on the contrary, which will affect their yield.
Any variety of tomatoes needs proper care. Plants require proper watering and feeding. The plant care plan can be found on the Internet on specialized websites.
Variety option:
- "Budenovka";
- "Blagovest F1";
- "Mikado pink";
- "Moneymaker";
- "Miracle of the Earth."
Many of these varieties are resistant to dry climates. It is important to ensure that tall bushes receive support, as their weight can simply break them. The shape and color of tomatoes differs depending on their variety.
Sustainable tomato varieties for a polycarbonate greenhouse: reviews
The choice of different varieties depends on what goals the gardener sets for himself and why he grows tomatoes. Everyone focuses on the quality of the fruit, but for some it is important, for example, their quantity, and for others the size, shape, color and taste. Reviews from gardeners will help you understand the varieties of tomatoes to grow in a greenhouse.
Many people praise varieties that are bred specifically so that the bushes produce large fruits.
The shape of the fruit depends on the variety. It can be round, oval, flat or convex. Tomatoes can have thick or thin skin and a fleshy or watery texture.
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