Many tomatoes are ideal for growing in greenhouse conditions. Growing in a greenhouse always involves taking into account certain nuances that must be taken into account to guarantee a decent harvest. Every experienced and even novice gardener should clearly know what the best varieties of tomatoes for 2022 are recommended for greenhouses.
Tomato varieties for growing in a greenhouse
What varieties of tomatoes are recommended to be grown in greenhouses?
It is recommended to grow in greenhouses those varieties of tomatoes that are intended for growing indoors. These can be either tall or compact low tomatoes. However, experts recommend planting tall vegetable crops in protected soil, but forming them into just one shoot. In this case, in a relatively small space it will be possible to grow the maximum possible number of plants and at the same time obtain high yields.
When choosing tomato varieties for a polycarbonate greenhouse, you should not pay attention only to the design of the seed bags. The main criteria for choosing this vegetable crop for planting in protected soil are as follows:
- good resistance to most diseases affecting vegetable plants of the nightshade family;
- timing of fruit ripening;
- what is the yield of the variety;
- can it be grown in the shade?
- be self-pollinating;
- tolerate high indoor humidity;
- resistance to temperature changes.
You also need to determine for which regions the selected varieties are zoned, and also find out more about the taste qualities of ripe fruits.
In addition, vegetable growers must decide how the future harvest will be used - for fresh consumption, for preservation or other purposes.
It is better to purchase seed material in specialized stores from well-known manufacturing companies. When purchasing bags of seeds, you need to pay attention to their shelf life and whether the packaging is torn. Tomato seeds lose their viability during long-term (more than 3-4 seasons) storage.
Potato
Potatoes should not be planted close to tomatoes. Firstly, it has an extensive root system. Massive tubers require good nutrition. When there is none, the potatoes will pull the minerals they need from underneath the tomatoes.
Secondly, both cultures are prone to a common disease - late blight. If the spores of this fungus infect potatoes, it means that they will soon spread to tomatoes.
It is better not to plant potatoes with other crops in a greenhouse at all, but to grow them in open ground. Then, when chemically treating its tops against the Colorado potato beetle, no harm will be caused to neighboring plants.
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The best varieties for greenhouses
Below we will talk about different types of tomato varieties for growing in carbonate greenhouses.
Early
Alliance f1
Sot Alliance f1
is an early-ripening, semi-determinant, productive bush variety that grows well in greenhouse conditions. The fruits are round in shape, slightly flattened on top. The ovaries are collected in racemose inflorescences, each of which can contain up to 5 flowers. The pulp is fleshy, dense with a wonderful sour-sweet flavor. According to gardeners, this hybrid is highly resistant to diseases, responds well to fertilizing, and the harvested crop can be used fresh. Use for making juice, lecho, sauces.
Verlioka f1
The Verlioka f1 variety
is determinate, with early fruit ripening. The fruits are small in size, red in color, weighing about 90 g. The shoots are tall - up to 1.5 m. According to reviews from vegetable growers, the bushes require shaping and mandatory tying to supports. In addition, the plant requires treatment against late blight. But all the efforts pay off with high yields and good taste of ripe tomatoes.
Yvette f1
Variety Ivet f1
is an early hybrid tomato, the fruits are slightly flattened, the weight of the fruit is about 170 g. It takes 2-2.5 months from the moment the sprouts appear until harvest. The height of the shoots is about 1.5 m. According to reviews from summer residents, the fruits are not prone to cracking and tolerate transportation well without losing their presentation and good taste.
Sweet bunch
The Sweet Bunch variety
takes about 3.5-3 months to ripen. It can only be grown in protected soil. The shoots grow up to 2 m, so they require a mandatory garter. The fruits are small, collected in racemose inflorescences (up to 40 pieces each), the weight of the tomatoes is about 40 g. Summer residents claim that these tomatoes are perfect for canning, eating fresh, and decorating various dishes.
Hurricane f1
Variety Hurricane f1,
this hybrid is grown only in greenhouse conditions. From planting seeds to harvesting ripe fruits, it takes a little more than 3 months. The shoots can reach a height of 1.9+2.0 m. The fruits are quite large, weighing about 150 g. According to vegetable growers, these tomatoes require preventive treatment against late blight.
The most productive
Pink raisins
The Pink Raisin variety
is a high-yielding and early-ripening variety; the first fruits can be collected within 3 months after planting the seeds. The bushes can reach one and a half meters in height. The weight of ripe tomatoes is up to 100 g, and up to 6 kg of crop is harvested from one bush. Those who planted this variety. They say that it is resistant to most diseases, bears fruit abundantly and for a long time, and tolerates changes in weather conditions well.
Wonder of the earth
The Miracle of the Earth variety
takes about 4 months from planting to harvest. The shoots stretch up to 1.5 m in height. The weight of the fruit is about 250 g. Up to 4.5 kg of ripe fruits are collected from one plant. Summer residents say that this variety has excellent taste, the tomatoes are not prone to cracking, and the variety has a high yield. The main drawback is that the variety was bred by an amateur. Therefore, it is very difficult to obtain seed material.
Nobleman
The Velmozha variety is
a determinate type of bush that can reach 0.7-1.0 m in height. A large number of fruits weighing about 200-240 g ripen on the shoots at the same time. According to reviews from those who grew this variety, Velmozha is resistant to frost and unpretentious to growing conditions and further care.
Blagovest f1
The Blagovest f1 variety
was created for cultivation in closed ground; the first ripe tomatoes are harvested 3.5 months after germination. Resistance to diseases is above average. The bushes are tall - about 1.4 m in height. Up to 5 kg of ripe tomatoes are harvested from one bush. Summer residents who grew this variety note the hybrid’s good resistance to late blight and some other diseases, the good taste of ripe fruits and their versatility.
Indio f1
Variety Indio f1
, this hybrid is one of the most productive; dense, elongated fruits are bright red in color. The pulp is tasty, meaty. Summer residents note that this hybrid calmly tolerates the vagaries of nature without reducing productivity.
short
Tanya f1
Variety Tanya f1,
this hybrid was bred by breeders from agro. The high-yielding variety has compact dimensions: the height of the bushes is about 0.6 m. The shoots are quite tender and can break under the weight of the harvest, so they need to be tied up and supports placed under the shoots with ripening fruits. Up to 5 kg of harvest is harvested from one such vegetable plant. The weight of ripe tomatoes is about 150 g. Experts say that this hybrid is one of the best in terms of yield among compact tomatoes created for growing in polycarbonate greenhouses.
Junior f1
Variety Junior f1,
this hybrid belongs to the ultra-early crop ripening period. On compact, weakly leafy bushes about 0.6 m high, small rounded fruits with slightly pronounced ribbing ripen. On average, up to 2 kg of fruits are collected from a bush. Vegetable growers say that this variety is good because the first ripe tomatoes can be harvested earlier than with other tomato varieties.
Alsou
The Alsou variety
is one of the compact, low-growing varieties with a maximum shoot height of about 0.8 m. Ripe tomatoes can weigh 0.7-0.8 kg, they are distinguished by excellent taste and good transportability. According to summer residents, the fruits are not capable of cracking, and the variety is distinguished by good yield.
Torbay
The Torbay variety
is a low-growing hybrid variety, the fruits of which are excellent for pickling and pickling. The color of ripe tomatoes is deep red with a crimson tint. The pulp is dense and quite fleshy, it does not burst during the canning process. According to vegetable growers, the harvested crop is versatile and suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for preservation.
Beta
Variety Beta:
low compact bushes of this variety grow well in greenhouse conditions. Early in terms of ripening, this tomato is used for preparing salads or eating fresh. According to reviews from summer residents, these compact tomatoes fully satisfy the family’s needs for fresh fruits at the beginning of the summer season.
The most productive low-growing tomatoes for greenhouses: video
Large-fruited
King
The King variety
is one of the most productive varieties intended for cultivation in greenhouse conditions. The plant is formed into 1-2 stems in order to obtain larger fruits. The color of ripe tomatoes is deep orange, weighing up to 700-800 g. With proper care, up to 6-6.5 kg of fruits are harvested from one vegetable plant. According to reviews from summer residents, this variety requires constant application of fertilizers throughout the season in order to obtain high yields.
Rosemax f1
Variety Rosmax f1,
the height of the shoots of this variety is about one and a half meters. Ripe tomatoes have a round, slightly flattened shape, a delicate pink color, and the weight of tomatoes is up to 0.5 kg. From the moment of planting the seed until the fruit is harvested, it takes about 4 months. From a properly formed bush, up to 9-10 kg of crop is harvested per season. According to reviews from summer residents, the harvested crop is good to use for fresh consumption, making sauces and juices.
Abakan pink
Variety Abakan pink,
the first harvest from the bushes of the variety is harvested 4 months after planting the seeds. Fruiting is quite long, the harvested crop is used for fresh consumption or in salads. The height of the vegetable crop reaches 1.4-1.5 m. The weight of the fruit is from 500 to 800 g (depending on the quality of care).
From the reviews of those who planted: the plant requires the mandatory formation of 1-2 shoots, as well as the introduction of a large amount of fertilizing to obtain large fruits.
Mikado
Mikado variety
is classified as an early variety (about 3 months pass from the moment of planting to harvesting the fruits), the weight of the fruit is up to 600 g. The yield is up to 5 kg per plant. The height of the bushes is up to 2.2 m. Summer residents say that these tomatoes have a good taste and are universal in use, however, the skin of the fruit is prone to cracking, and the bushes themselves need to be shaped and the shoots removed.
Stellate sturgeon
Variety Sevruga
This variety is classified as a determinant type, with an average ripening period for tomatoes. With proper care, the fruits can reach a weight of 1.2-1.5 kg. According to reviews from summer residents, to obtain large fruits, you need to constantly apply fertilizer to the bushes at intervals of 6-8 days, otherwise the size and weight of the tomatoes may sharply decrease.
Resistant to late blight
Budenovka
The Budenovka variety
is unpretentious, high-yielding and resistant to most diseases. The shoots grow up to 1.5 m in height, but are quite fragile, so they require mandatory garter. Fruit weight - up to 320-350 g. Summer residents say that ripe fruits have a rich pink color and are not prone to cracking. And the main advantage is considered to be the high resistance of the variety to late blight.
Gilgal f1
Variety Gilgal f1
is a tall indeterminate hybrid that grows well and bears fruit in polycarbonate greenhouses. About 4 months pass from the emergence of seedlings to the harvest of the first harvest. The fruits are bright red, round, slightly ribbed, weighing about 300 g. According to reviews from those who planted this variety, Gilgal f1 is resistant to late blight and other diseases of nightshade vegetable plants, and the harvested crop tolerates transportation well.
Fantasio f1
Variety Fantasio f1
is a hybrid of indeterminate type with a medium-early harvest period. The ovaries are collected in racemose inflorescences, in each of which up to 8 tomatoes of a rich crimson color are formed. Ripe tomatoes have good taste, are round in shape, and fleshy. Fantasio f1 is distinguished by high resistance to late blight. According to reviews from summer residents, the harvested crop is distinguished by excellent commercial qualities, good shelf life, and excellent taste of ripe fruits.
Loreli f1
Variety Loreli f1
, this hybrid is recommended for long-term storage under appropriate conditions. Loreli f1 is classified as an indeterminate type, with a late ripening period. The fruits are round and slightly flattened. This hybrid has good resistance to most diseases, including late blight.
Fenda f1
Variety Fenda f1
, this tall, early-ripening hybrid is distinguished by its endurance to weather conditions and short-term drought. The color of ripe tomatoes is bright pink. The taste is sweet with a characteristic sourness. The pulp is juicy, sugary, quite dense. The hybrid is characterized by high yield and high resistance to late blight and many other diseases of nightshade vegetable crops. According to those who grew Fendu f1, ripe tomatoes are distinguished by good presentation and taste, as well as the versatility of the harvest.
Tomatoes resistant to late blight: video
Cherry
Tiny-havroshka f1
Variety Kroshechka-havroshechka f1
is an early hybrid with high resistance to major diseases; harvesting begins 3 months after planting the seed material. Shoots grow up to 1.6-1.7 m, few stepsons are formed. The flowers are collected in racemose inflorescences, each of which produces up to 7 ovaries. Ripe fruits have a round shape with a slightly elongated nose. The color of the peel is bright red. The weight of ripe fruits is 30 g, so the variety is classified as cherry tomatoes. Productivity – up to 8 kg per 1 m2.
Octopus f1
Variety Sprut f1
is a high-yielding hybrid belonging to the cherry variety. A huge number of small fruits ripen simultaneously on the clusters. According to reviews from summer residents, ripe fruits can be salted, pickled, used fresh and for decorating dishes.
Tolstoy
Tolstoy variety,
the fruits of this tomato are used only for pickling. Small, tasty fruits with fleshy fruit pulp are used for preservation. According to vegetable growers, this variety, among other things, is highly decorative due to its clusters with many small red fruits.
Palenque f1
Variety Palenca f1
is a variety grown for further salting of the harvest. The clusters are covered with a large number of small, tasty fruits. Summer residents recommend using the fruits of Palenki for preservation and barrel pickling.
Olya
Variety Olya
is a variety with dense, beautiful, small-sized tomatoes. taste qualities are excellent. Vegetable growers recommend growing this variety as a universal one.
The best varieties for growing in greenhouses by region
Separately, it should be noted the varieties and hybrids of tomatoes that are desirable to be grown in specific Russian regions with difficult climatic conditions.
For the Moscow region
Variety Bull's Heart
In the Moscow region and central Russia, it is recommended to grow the following varieties and hybrids of tomatoes in polycarbonate greenhouses:
- De Barao;
- Blagovest;
- Nevsky;
- Bull's Heart;
- Pink honey
For Siberia
Variety Babushkin Secret
Experts believe that the most suitable tomatoes for growing in greenhouse conditions in Siberia are:
- Abakan pink;
- Alsou;
- King of Siberia;
- Grandma's secret;
- Sensei;
- Altai strongman;
- Andromeda.
For the Urals
Variety Abakan pink
For growing tomatoes in greenhouse conditions in the Urals, it is recommended to use the following varieties:
- Bull's Heart;
- Abakan pink;
- Bicolor;
- Titanic f1;
- Ural f1.
For the Leningrad region
Variety Kostroma f1
Summer residents who have vegetable gardens in the Leningrad region are recommended to grow the following varieties and hybrids of tomatoes in polycarbonate greenhouses:
- Ural multiple;
- Leningrad autumn;
- Kostroma f1;
- Titanic.
The most delicious and sweet
Major
Its flesh is sweetish and fleshy. The color of the fruit is raspberry and pink. Majora is mostly used in salads.
Eagle beak
A distinctive feature is the oblong and slightly curved shape of the fruit, which resembles a beak. Tomatoes are large - in a greenhouse they can grow up to 1 kg.
Video about the Eagle Beak tomato variety:
Pink honey
It has a characteristic sweetness with a barely audible sour taste. The shape of the fruit is heart-shaped.
Video about the Pink Honey tomato variety:
Top 5 best varieties of tomatoes for polycarbonate greenhouses in 2018
According to reviews of vegetable growers and summer residents growing tomatoes in polycarbonate greenhouses in 2022, the following varieties and hybrids of this vegetable crop are recognized as the best:
Puzata hut
The Puzata Khata variety
is an indeterminate, fairly tall bush, the first harvest of which appears 3.5 months after planting. The shape of the fruit is pear-shaped, ribbed. The weight of one tomato is about 300 g. According to reviews from summer residents, this variety requires mandatory garter and supports for the stems, and they also especially note the excellent taste of ripe tomatoes.
Golden domes
Variety Golden Domes
is a variety with an average harvest ripening period (up to 3.5 months), good resistance to most diseases. The tomato is highly productive - 11-12 kg of fruits are harvested from a bush, the average weight of yellow-orange fruits is about 400 g. According to summer residents, the harvested crop is distinguished by: excellent presentation, excellent taste and high resistance to diseases, and with good care the fruits can have a mass of up to 700-800 g.
Eagle beak
The Eagle's Beak variety
is a mid-season semi-determinate variety that requires tying to trellises and pinching. Vegetable growers note: with proper care and compliance with the rules of agricultural technology, 7.5-8.5 kg of fruit can be harvested from one bush of the variety.
De Barao
Variety De Barao,
the ripe fruits of this tomato are harvested 4-4.5 months after planting. The bushes are tall - up to 2.5-3 m in height. The main advantages of De Barao are resistance to cold, excellent growth in the shade, and productivity. Summer residents say that this is a variety for the lazy, it is so unpretentious in care.
Bull's heart
The Ox Heart variety
is a late-ripening variety; in a greenhouse, you can collect up to 12 kg of ripe tomatoes from each bush. Summer residents in their reviews say that this variety is the constant leader among other varieties and hybrids of tomatoes in terms of taste, productivity and low maintenance requirements.
Tomato “Honey Drop”
This variety is distinguished by its beautiful, bulky appearance and high sugar content. Each fruit of a mid-early tomato reaches a weight of up to 30 g. Seedlings are planted in mid-March to a depth of several centimeters. The best temperature for growing tomatoes is considered to be between +20 and +25°C. Planting of seedlings in the ground occurs at the end of May, according to a 70x40 cm pattern. The plant does not require special care, the main thing is not to forget about systematic watering of the tomatoes, weeding the weeds in the rows and loosening the soil after watering. Also, be sure to fertilize the soil to regulate the yield. In the first half of September you will be able to harvest beautiful-looking and very tasty tomatoes;
