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Features of planting tomatoes in a polycarbonate greenhouse

Many novice gardeners are concerned about the optimal placement of beds in greenhouses. A summer resident with little experience may get confused, not knowing where to start, how to most effectively place seedlings of different varieties and requiring different growing conditions in a limited food area.

In fact, there is nothing complicated, you need to start with installing the greenhouse, or rather, with the correct orientation to the cardinal points. It is best to install the greenhouse along the longitudinal east-west axis. In this case, all plants will receive the maximum flow of sunlight. In addition, the structure must be located in an open area, tall trees or buildings must not shade the structure.

Did you know? The world's largest greenhouse, Eden, was built in England: its total area is 22,000 m², and the cost is about 135 million US dollars. The structure, reminiscent of a beehive, consisting of two domes, took 2.5 years to build.

Suitable width and height

The relatively small area of ​​the greenhouse will not be an obstacle to growing a large number of different types of tomatoes: there is room in the room to place light-loving varieties and those that like shade. Tall indeterminate types of tomatoes grow upward and can reach two or more meters in length; accordingly, the greenhouse must be no less tall.

The dimensions of a typical greenhouse are 3x6 meters, allowing for two options for laying out the beds:

• 2 beds along the walls, the width of each bed is 1 m, with a central passage of the same width;
• 3 beds, 0.6 m wide (two along the walls, one in the center), with two passages 0.6 m each;
• 3 beds (two side beds, 0.4 m wide, the central one - 1 m) with two passages of 0.6 m each. At the same time, the central bed does not reach the end wall by 0.6 m, resulting in a circular closed passage.

Important! You should not try to make maximum use of the internal space for useful area, narrowing the passages to a minimum and increasing the area of ​​​​the beds. This will make it extremely difficult to care for plants and will ultimately result in low efficiency of the process. In addition, narrow passages impede proper ventilation.

Beds for protected soil

It is necessary to equip beds in the greenhouse. Depending on the region (south or north), as well as the purpose and characteristics of the beds (warm, for growing early vegetables), their height can vary between 20-80 cm.

The sides themselves are usually made from the following materials:

• wood is an environmentally friendly, but short-lived material, does not like moisture, is subject to debate, and pockets of pathogenic bacteria may appear in the pores;
• slate is the complete opposite of wood; with a long service life, it is far from the best option (from an environmental point of view);
• brick - takes up extra space, installation requires effort and time.

Did you know? In Russia, they learned about tomatoes only in the 18th century: then they were grown in flower beds, like flowers, on which funny green formations grew. Only the work of agronomist Andrei Bolotov helped bring the process of growing tomatoes to its logical conclusion - complete ripening of the fruit and harvesting.

Quite recently, gardeners became acquainted with a modern, original version of borders for beds - a galvanized border. Without a doubt, the best option among those listed, which has no equal in all characteristics except price. Moisture is not a problem for galvanizing, as are temperature changes.

Easy to install and dismantle, does not take up space, and fungus does not grow in it

Greenhouse 2 and 2.5 meters wide

Surprisingly, the size of the beds is directly related to the size of the path! BUT, this seems strange only at first glance. In fact, greenhouses in which there are no clearly defined beds at all (simply filled with solid soil) are a thing of the past. This used to be the case: they set up a greenhouse, brought compost in, dug it up and trampled a path in the middle, and planted vegetables on the sides. This option only seems simple: it is almost impossible to walk through such a greenhouse after watering, it is always dirty there. It is also cooler than a greenhouse with raised beds.

Therefore, we will make a greenhouse with raised beds and equipped paths! Those. according to all the rules, one that you can use for many years and enjoy.

So, back to the paths: it is best to make them from tiles. Such paths are durable, will always be clean and comfortable to walk on. The standard size of paving slabs is 40x40x5 cm. You can use tiles of this size, but in a two-meter greenhouse it is better to make the path a little wider than 40 cm , especially if an elderly person uses the greenhouse. The width of the path should be such that you can put a small stool on it and reach at least 2/3 of the bed from it. Therefore, it is better to make the path from tiles 60 cm wide (60x30x8 cm tiles) or at least 50 cm wide (50x50x5 cm tiles).

In this case, the size of the beds in a 2-meter greenhouse will be: (200-50)/2=75 cm or (200-60)/2=70 cm In a 2.5-meter greenhouse: (250-50)/2=100 cm or (250-60)/2=95 cm

It is very difficult to care for beds 95-100 cm wide, having access to them from only one side. But it is almost impossible to place three beds in a 2.5-meter greenhouse, or they will be so narrow that the meaning is lost.

Options for constructing greenhouses 2 and 2.5 meters wide

How to calculate the required number of bushes

The next important point that should be decided is how many bushes of a particular variety can be planted in the greenhouse. Since in a limited space it is necessary to make the most of the available area without harming the plants, this issue should be taken very seriously.

Important! You should not use greenhouse substrate in open ground - this can lead to an outbreak of diseases that did not exist in the garden before.

The correct combination of different varieties (determinate with indeterminate, dwarf with tall) will allow you to grow a fairly large harvest. In this case, the tomatoes will not experience difficulties with access to light and air, at the same time, the entire free volume will be effectively “loaded”.

Dwarf and short

Tomatoes, the height of the bush allows them to be classified as dwarf or low-growing varieties (up to about 80 cm), are planted 2 pieces per hole. The planting pattern may vary, this will be discussed separately below, but the distance between the holes, in any case, should be within 0.4 m. After the seedlings grow up, thinning is carried out, removing weak shoots.

With such a planting density, 160-200 bushes can be placed in a greenhouse

Medium height

Such bushes can reach 150-160 cm and higher. Most often these are hybrids that are grown in two lines on beds. The distance between the bushes is 45-55 cm. In this case, up to 45-50 bushes will grow in the greenhouse.

Tall

Tall hybrids (up to 1.8-2 m) are grown in a checkerboard pattern. In order for such large plants to grow and develop normally, they need sufficient vital volume. So no more than 30-34 bushes are planted.

Spreading

Varieties and hybrids that take up especially much space. They not only grow upward, but also twist the loops quite strongly. In order to create normal conditions for plants, you need to plant no more than 12-14 bushes.

Learn how to properly plant tomatoes in a greenhouse.

The choice of variety determines the method of planting

Growing tall species in a greenhouse
Many new hybrid varieties have appeared that have a lot of useful properties, for example: resistance to certain diseases, long shelf life, appetizing presentation, excellent ability to transport. They are divided into several groups:

1. Early ripening low-growing varieties.
2. Determinate, standard.
3. Tall tomatoes.

For cultivation in a greenhouse, tall tomato hybrids or varieties with targeted growth (determinant and semi-determinant) are preferred, the formation of which occurs on a single stem, with a four-month growing season. They are capable of producing maximum yield if the exact scheme for planting tomatoes in the greenhouse is correctly selected and followed.

Plants of these types occupy a minimum vertical area, which increases the number of fruits collected from 1 sq.m.

Here are a few varieties recommended for cultivation in a greenhouse.

Growing Tropic tomatoes

• “Tropic” is a medium-sized fruit, weighing about 240-260 g, resistant to mold.
• “Trust”, “Blitz”, “Match” - have an average fruit size from 175 to 240 g. They are resistant to late blight and rot. They belong to a new generation of hybrids growing in soil or synthetic mixtures.
• "Caruso" - a fruit with an average weight of 210-250 g, is resistant to diseases, but does not resist rot enough, and has an excellent taste.
• “Quest” - delicious fruits, on average 210-240g; has brittle, bending stems with large leaves.
• “Geronimo” has fairly large fruits, reaching 300 g, with a very sweet taste. The stem is tall, spreading, and the yield is high.
• “Moneymaker” is an early-ripening variety with a small fruit weighing 110 g. The height of the bush is about 170-180 cm. On each unit, 7 clusters with smooth and juicy fruits are formed.
• “Bull's Heart” is a determinate variety with a late-ripening type of ripening, the weight of the fruit sometimes reaches 700 g.
• “Dina” is an early variety, about 120 cm high. It has a consistently high yield. Small fruit 150 g.

All these varieties showed excellent results not only during experimental cultivation, but also when planted in commercial and private greenhouses.

Caruso tomato produces consistently high yields

What planting schemes are there?

A proven scheme for planting tomatoes in a greenhouse is the most important factor in increasing productivity and accelerating fruiting. You can plant seedlings or seeds using several schemes: tape, line or nest.

Planting tomatoes according to the rules

Linear method of planting seedlings

The line pattern involves creating even grooves at the same distance. The excavation must be deep enough so that the root system can intensively develop and supply the plant with the necessary amount of nutrients.

The distance between the rows is set depending on the types of tomatoes planted. Its size should allow for proper care of tomatoes.

When planting seedlings, the furrows are not completely filled with soil. As it grows, the soil is loosened and the depressions spontaneously level out. This allows you to increase the root system, which has a positive effect on the plant.

Planting tomatoes in a row pattern

Marking is done with a hoe or a specially made marker, which has several evenly spaced strips attached to one strip. By dragging a marker along the surface of the greenhouse soil, it is easy to get even furrows. This scheme is more often used in seasonal polyethylene greenhouses.

Tape method of planting tomatoes

Tape is the most common scheme for planting tomatoes in a greenhouse. It involves planting seedlings in two close rows forming ribbons. This method saves space in the greenhouse. The distances between the rows are uneven. This results in two closely spaced rows and a wide row spacing (aisle).

This makes it possible to develop planting area more profitably, improve plant care, and increase yield per 1 sq.m.

This scheme is used in almost all greenhouses with a year-round tomato cultivation cycle.

Tape two-line planting method

Nesting method and its features

With this scheme for planting tomatoes in a greenhouse, the seedlings are distributed evenly in the rows and among themselves. The method allows you to evenly distribute the space between plants and reduce the number of bushes required per 1 sq.m. Planting sites are distributed using a marker - a 2-3-meter wooden beam. As the marker moves, straight lines remain on the soil. Next, transverse lines are drawn, and the resulting joints are the landing site.

This scheme is practically not used for planting greenhouse tomatoes, since they are difficult to care for. The method has proven itself well when planting plants in open ground.

How to properly place tomatoes in a 3x6 m greenhouse

There are several factors that influence the placement of nightshade plants in a greenhouse, the main ones being sowing density and bush formation. In principle, these two factors are inextricably linked: their subsequent formation depends on how densely the plants are planted, and vice versa.

Scheme of tomato bush formation: a - single-stem plant; b - two-stem; c - three-stemmed; 1 - continuation escape; 2 - main stem For example, if a certain species is recommended to be grown in two stems, but the plants are planted too densely, you will have to choose: either form the bush into one stem, or thin out, removing weaker shoots and leaving strong ones with two stems.

Sowing density

Density or sowing density is an indicator that gives an idea of ​​the number of tomato bushes per unit area. How effectively you use the volume of the room depends on whether this value is chosen correctly. Planting too densely does not allow plants to develop normally: they lack air and nutrients, they interfere with each other’s growth, and their life activity turns into a struggle for existence.

Why measure the distance between rows and plants

Planting tomatoes (and other seedlings) too densely has a negative effect on the entire harvest:

Planting seedlings too far apart from each other solves all these problems, but this is impractical, because... For tomatoes alone, you will have to allocate a huge plot of land, not counting the costs of building several greenhouses or one giant greenhouse. Therefore, the issue of planting must be approached competently, planting plants according to a certain pattern.

When choosing a suitable scheme, you should consider important rules:

By planting seedlings according to the scheme, you can prevent the appearance of destructive diseases and pests, resulting in a beautiful and abundant harvest.

Schemes and technology for planting bushes

The right planting scheme will help you not only get a decent tomato harvest, but will also make caring for your plants much easier. The most common crop planting patterns are two-row and checkerboard. There is also a combined scheme and some other schemes, but they are rarely used. This is explained simply: these two schemes fully satisfy the requirements of a particular type of vegetable crop, and their use greatly facilitates the gardener’s work; there is simply no need to come up with something new.

Double row

A simple and effective planting scheme, usually used for early ripening tomatoes. As the name suggests, it consists of two rows of plants, the distance between the rows is 0.7-0.75 m. The distance between two adjacent bushes located in the same row is 0.5 m.

We can say that you divide your garden bed into rectangles, the long side of which (the distance between the rows) is located along the width of the greenhouse, and the short side (the distance between adjacent bushes) is oriented along the length of the room. Tomatoes are planted in the corners of the rectangle.

Chess

Another name for this scheme is tape. The plants are arranged in the same two rows, with the difference that when viewed from above, the planting pattern does not look like rectangles, as in the previous method, but like a broken line, a zigzag ribbon. The distance between the bushes is 0.5 - 0.7 m. The advantage of the method is more convenient plant care and harvesting.

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Advice from experienced gardeners

Some tips for growing tomatoes will help you get a bountiful harvest, and will also help you avoid common mistakes of novice gardeners:

• at present, perhaps, the best material for greenhouses is polycarbonate - it is light in weight (no capital foundation is needed), easy to install and dismantle, has excellent technical characteristics, and has an affordable price;
• The temperature in the room, as well as the presence of drafts, depend on the direction of the wind. It follows that tomatoes that do not tolerate sudden changes in temperature should be planted near the walls of the room;
• An important factor in the growth of any plant is lighting. Varieties and hybrids that need more light are placed on the sunny side;
• in a limited space, it is more advisable to grow varieties with different characteristics, combining and combining low-growing with tall, light-loving and shade-loving ones. This way you can use the space to the maximum, creating all the plants the conditions they need;
• tall ones are placed next to the walls, short ones are placed closer to the aisles. This approach will not interfere with caring for tall bushes; you just need to lend a hand. At the same time, you will not need to reach for the low ones, making your way through the high ones, because they are nearby;
• in those regions where the spring weather is changeable and capricious, they equip high, or better yet, warm beds;
• for growing early vegetables, or year-round, beds are built about 80 cm high. On the same beds, vegetables are cultivated without seedlings;
• Do not use fresh mullein for fertilizers - it burns the root system of plants.

Read more about when and how to properly harvest tomatoes in a greenhouse.

The correct use of agrotechnical techniques when growing plants in a greenhouse, as well as the timely application of the necessary fertilizers, are not all the measures necessary to obtain a decent harvest. It is equally important to properly equip the greenhouse: this will help make the most of the entire useful volume of the room and make your work easier.

Arrangement of beds

The construction of greenhouse beds has certain features. Let's look at the most common ones:

Standard and low-growing varieties are ideally planted in a greenhouse or hotbed. When making a 3 x 6 greenhouse, 2 beds and 1 aisle or 3 beds with 2 longitudinal aisles are built.

The central bed is intended for planting tall varieties, and the outer ones are used for short and dwarf varieties. This combination of plants is perfect for planting tomatoes in a greenhouse.

Of course, the layout depends only on the gardener himself. To make it more convenient to care for the outer bushes, it is necessary to create a bed of small width. The passage allows you to calmly walk around the area without touching the plants.

In order for tomatoes to develop well, grow and produce a good harvest, it is necessary to provide them with enough space. Tomatoes should not grow in crowded conditions - this will negatively affect the harvest. If there are excess seedlings, it is better to plant them in other places.

What should be the distance between tomatoes when planting?

Tomatoes are one of the most favorite crops cultivated by Russians on their plots. One of the important conditions for obtaining a high-quality harvest is the distance between tomatoes when planting them in the ground in a permanent place.

Tomatoes are a crop that likes moderate soil moisture, and if you don't give them the right amount of water, the yield will be much less than what the plant is capable of producing. Therefore, in order to maintain the required soil moisture, agronomists advise planting seedlings in trenches dug to the width and depth of a spade bayonet.

Before planting, the trenches are well moistened with several buckets of water. Strong seedlings are planted in wet trenches, sprinkling the roots with a small amount of soil. Depending on the height of the seedlings, you need to choose the optimal distance between the tomatoes in the trench. For low-growing varieties it can be within 40-50 cm, and the distance between the trenches is 50-70 cm.

There is no need to put soil between the tomato bushes. After planting all the tomatoes, the trenches need to be filled to the top with mowed grass and tamped down a little. As the grass dries and subsides, you need to add a new portion several times.

Watering for tomatoes in trenches is needed much less often than with the usual method of planting seedlings in holes. Moisture in trenches is stored much longer, which means you can expect not only a larger harvest, but also less hassle associated with watering.

This method of planting tomatoes in trenches will help you get relatively large yields of your favorite vegetable, without particularly straining in terms of regular watering.

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Height of beds in greenhouses and greenhouses

As a rule, the height of the beds is made from 10 to 30 cm. Moreover, the higher the height of the beds, the more often watering is required, but at the same time the warmer the plants are in the spring and autumn. In addition, it is easier to lay leaves and other plant debris under high beds in the fall to provide warmth for spring plantings (read our material about creating warm beds for more details).

Most often, the height of the beds is simply limited by the height of the material that you use to fence them. You can use boards, metal sheets, concrete curb stones, etc. for these purposes; read more about materials for beds in the material: TOP 7 materials for beds.

In small greenhouses, up to 4 meters deep, you can save useful space and tiles if you make the entrance to the greenhouse only on one side, and make an additional bed on the other side. The door can be left and used for ventilation on hot summer days.