Carpal tomatoes: description and characteristics of the best varieties, cultivation with photos

When thinking about which seeds to choose for our future harvest, we instinctively look for varieties with a high yield, but less effort during care. Among tomato products, such varieties can be called cluster tomatoes. They were bred for greenhouse growers, because... simplify work during manual collection. The use of such varieties has reduced costs by 5-7 times. Despite the fact that such tomatoes were bred for large agricultural farms, many lovers of rural products appreciated their advantages. You can choose a variety with small or large clusters of tomatoes, depending on the conditions of your garden. But in any case, you will be pleased with the result.

Features and technical characteristics of tomato cluster hybrids

To understand in more detail the features of raceme tomatoes, you need to familiarize yourself with their technical characteristics.

The main feature of the crop is considered to be the ripening of the crop in small clusters, which can contain about 10-20 tomatoes. All cluster varieties are divided into three subgroups, which differ in the size of the clusters with ripe tomatoes:

large-fruited, weighing about 900-1000 grams;
medium-fruited, which grow up to 500 grams;
small brushes weighing 250-300 grams.

The fruits of many raceme varieties are covered with a strong and reliable skin that does not crack. Most often, tomatoes are small and weigh 50-60 grams. They are used in cooking to create preserves and vegetable salads.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Culture

People who previously planted cluster vegetables often encountered the problem of uneven ripening of the crop. However, now breeders have developed varieties that will ripen at the same time.

Many modern hand hybrids have the following advantages:

High quality fruits. The main feature of the culture is that ripe tomatoes retain their marketability and taste for a long time. A mature brush can hang on a bush for several months and not become overripe.
Tight attachment of tomatoes to the brushes. Tomato fruits do not fall off the brushes, as they are securely attached to them. Experienced gardeners advise harvesting whole trusses, since in this form they will be stored longer.
Same size tomatoes. All fruits that grow on the same cluster are the same size. Larger or smaller tomatoes can grow on adjacent clusters.
Resistant to cracking. Raceme tomatoes do not crack after picking and when grown in unfavorable conditions. This significantly increases the storage time of the crop.
Disease resistance. Hybrid tomatoes are resistant to pests and common diseases that can lead to the death of tomato bushes.

However, such tomatoes also have certain disadvantages that you should familiarize yourself with. The main disadvantage of such varieties is that they require care.

Peculiarities

A number of other features are also characteristic of such varieties:

the compactness of the plants allows you to plant twice, and sometimes three times as many bushes on the same area - and, accordingly, reap a rich harvest;
most varieties are suitable for planting in open ground even in central Russia - while in a similar time period, other varieties of tomatoes can only develop in greenhouses;
since the root system of these tomatoes is shallow, they are successfully grown even in containers;
almost simultaneous ripening is very convenient for housewives who practice quick and mass canning for the winter;
their low height means that there is no need to tie up the bushes (this can only be done to prevent the lower fruits from falling to the ground - which, however, does not in any way affect their integrity and taste)
standard tomatoes are not only very productive, but also tolerate drought well;
They are not particularly afraid of low temperatures;
another reason for the high yield is the almost complete absence of the appearance of stepsons;
seedlings take root in the soil very reliably if they are not allowed to overgrow. And the small size of the bushes contributes to successful cultivation even on the balcony or windowsill of a standard city apartment;
finally, the last main difference between these tomatoes and traditional ones is long-term storage and safety during transportation.

It is not surprising that for these reasons, gardeners have only positive reviews of standard tomatoes (both large-fruited and small-fruited).

Popular varieties with descriptions

There are several popular varieties that are suitable not only for greenhouses, but also for open ground.

Early varieties

People who want to harvest a ripe harvest early should pay attention to tomatoes with early ripening periods.

Slot F1

A mid-early carpal hybrid that will fully ripen within 2-3 months. Slot belongs to the group of determinate vegetable crops, as its bushes grow up to 125 centimeters.

The variety is resistant to nighttime drops in temperature and therefore can be planted outside.

Slot's fruits are small, their weight is 50-60 grams. With proper care of planted bushes, 10-12 kilograms of harvest are obtained per square meter.

Children's sweet Cream

An early raceme variety, which is intended for planting and growing outdoors. Slivka has small brushes in which 5-6 tomatoes weighing 25-35 grams are formed. Tomato bushes grow up to 40-50 centimeters and therefore are not tied to supports. The harvest is ideal for canning.

Broody

A mid-early plant with low-growing bushes 55-65 centimeters high. The main distinctive feature of Klushi is that its clusters with fruits are located in the center of the bush, under the leaves. Ripe fruits weigh 100-120 grams and have a pleasant sweetish taste.

Gulliver

A variety bred by Russian breeders for planting in glass or polycarbonate greenhouses. Gulliver can only be grown on the street in the southern regions, where the temperature at night does not drop below zero degrees. The advantages of this tomato include:

productivity;
ease of cultivation;
taste qualities of the crop;
disease resistance.

Grozdevoy F1

A hybrid early-ripening tomato, the fruits of which ripen within a hundred days. Grozdevoy has quite large brushes that can pick up more than ten tomatoes weighing 70-95 grams. The variety is resistant to sudden temperature changes and therefore does not need to be planted in a greenhouse.

Sweet bunch

Tall plant with early harvest ripening. Sweet bunch bushes grow up to two and a half meters and need to be tied to supports. The variety's yield is excellent; each bush produces 5-8 kilograms of tomatoes per season.

Spasskaya Tower f1

Hybrid with increased productivity. Practically does not react to weather conditions unsuitable for growing. Bushes of Siberian selection of medium height with strong stems, undemanding to care.

The variety has a mid-early ripening period.

Support equipment is required, since the stems are strewn with dense fruit clusters. Each has 5–6 ovaries. The fruits can weigh up to 200 g each. Tomatoes with a pink tint, have a slight taper towards the bottom, and excellent taste. Under favorable conditions, it is possible to harvest up to 30 kg of tomatoes from 1 square meter. It is resistant to almost all diseases. It is successfully grown in all climatic regions of the country.

Mid-season varieties of grape tomatoes

There are several mid-season cultivars that are popular among vegetable growers.

Mushroom basket

An indeterminate vegetable with tall bushes that grow up to two meters. The variety is poorly protected from frost and therefore in the northern regions and in the middle zone it is grown in a greenhouse. A special feature of the Mushroom Basket is its large fruits weighing 300 grams.

strawberry tree

A new raceme variety, which was recently bred by breeders from Russia. The Strawberry tree has good resistance to frost and common diseases. The main difference between this tomato and other truss vegetables are the fruits, which are heart-shaped.

Zhigalo

Standard Zhigalo bushes do not grow higher than fifty centimeters. They do not need to be pinned and periodically tied to supports. Zhigalo's brushes are small and contain 3-4 fruits. Ripe tomatoes have an elongated cylindrical shape and weigh 80-100 grams.

Sweet tooth

The plant does not cope well with low temperatures and therefore gardeners advise planting it under film covers. In greenhouse conditions, the bushes grow up to 125 centimeters. During the growing process, huge clusters appear on them, numbering 25-30 tomatoes weighing 40 grams. Ripe tomatoes have sugary pulp with a sweet aftertaste.

King of Kings

A tall, medium-leafed plant, the height of which is 2-2.5 meters. When growing the King of Kings, all bushes will have to be tied to strong supporting arches or pillars. Tomato is classified as a late-ripening vegetable, since the harvest will ripen only three and a half months after sowing the seeds.

French grape

A mid-late, high-yielding vegetable intended for planting in heated greenhouses. The French bunch tomato has large clusters on which 10-15 fruits are formed. If you feed and water the plants correctly, you can get 20-25 kilograms of ripe tomatoes from a bush.

Characteristics and description of the Overture tomato, growing tomatoes in open ground and greenhouse

The hybrid tomato Overture produces a bountiful harvest with relatively simple agrotechnical practices. It has long taken a strong place in the beds of experienced vegetable growers due to a number of its inherent advantages.

What properties does the Overture tomato have?

The characteristics and description of the variety, which are reflected in the State Register of the Russian Federation, allow us to highlight the following features of the tomato:

refers to early ripening vegetable crops, since the fruits ripen within 100-110 days from the moment the seeds are sown;
bushes of indeterminate type reach a height of 1.5 m;
the plant is strong, powerful, with a small amount of foliage;
fruits on 1 cluster ripen almost simultaneously;
the yield from 1 bush is about 6 kg (24 kg can be harvested from 1 m²);
the taste of tomatoes is sweet;
the pulp contains a lot of dry matter;
tomatoes are covered with thick skin, which prevents them from cracking and allows them to remain intact;
the variety has high rates of transportation over various distances.

After the crop is harvested, it is placed in a cool, dry place.

Among the undoubted advantages of this hybrid variety is its resistance to diseases, including verticillium, fusarium and a number of others.

How to grow tomatoes of this variety

Overture tomatoes can be planted both in open ground and under film covers.

You should buy seeds from a trusted supplier to avoid disappointment later due to poor germination.

Seeds are prepared in advance, removing low-quality ones. After this, the seed material is placed in gauze and kept in a solution of potassium permanganate for about 20 minutes, which disinfects it. Next, it needs to be strengthened with a growth stimulator. To do this, it is immersed in the appropriate preparation for 2-3 hours.

Sometimes seedling material needs to be hardened: first it is placed in warm water for 30 minutes, and then transferred to the bottom shelf of the refrigerator, where it is left for 2 days.

To get healthy seedlings, they must be watered moderately and fed with mineral and organic fertilizers in optimal quantities.

If the region experiences short daylight hours, then the lighting in the room with the seedlings should be increased. They also need warmth, so temperature changes are unacceptable.

Picking of young bushes is carried out after the appearance of 2 true leaves.

After 60-65 days, the tomato seedlings are transferred to a permanent place of growth.

How to care for a plant in open ground

In an open area, seedlings are planted only when the ground temperature is about +10 °C (beginning or mid-May). Overture tomatoes can be used on site for compaction, planting them, for example, in beds with early varieties of cabbage.

Place tomato bushes at a distance of 50-60 cm from each other. 3 or 4 bushes are placed per 1 m².

When growing Overture NK f1 tomatoes outdoors, the following recommendations should be followed:

during the formation of ovaries, water 1 m² of land with bushes with 3 liters of water;
make the first fertilizing 10 days after planting the seedlings in the ground; subsequent ones – once every 2 weeks;
remove weeds as they appear and regularly loosen the soil;
tie up plants as they grow;
form tomato bushes into one or two stems.

With proper agricultural technology in open ground, the yield of the Overture variety is higher than in closed ground.

How to care for the Overture variety in a greenhouse

Seedlings are transferred to indoor soil in late April-early May. The soil in which you plan to plant young tomato bushes should be warmed by laying fresh manure on it and watering it with boiling water. After this, soil 20 cm thick is distributed over the fertilizer. Tall bushes are sent deeper into the ground.

Tomatoes Overture f1 need to be tied up, so when planting seedlings, pegs are driven in next to them or a trellis is installed above them.
As the tomato bush grows, the shoots are broken off from it. The main principle of caring for a tomato during its cultivation is compliance with the optimal watering and feeding regime.
When the fruits begin to turn red, they can already be removed from the bush. Ripe tomatoes can remain on the bush for about 10 more days. They are not afraid of rotting or cracking.

Reviews from experienced gardeners indicate that tomatoes of this variety ripen in greenhouses a week earlier than in open ground.

Overture tomatoes are often planted by farmers for the purpose of subsequent sale. But summer residents also appreciated a number of advantages inherent in this type of tomato, which is why these tomato bushes are increasingly found in the personal plots of amateurs.

Large-fruited

Some gardeners prefer to grow tomatoes with large fruits. To choose the best large-fruited tomatoes, you need to become more familiar with these varieties.

Red red F1

An indeterminate productive hybrid that is grown both outdoors and in greenhouses. A distinctive feature of the tomato is considered to be good yield, thanks to which 10-15 kilograms of tomatoes are obtained per square meter of the garden per season. Each fruit weighs 200-300 grams.

Maryina Roshcha F1

A plant with powerful stems that do not need tying to supports. The variety needs to be planted in greenhouses, since outside the bushes are often attacked by pests. The fruits of Maryina Roshcha are round in shape with a small spout at the tip. With good care, their weight reaches 250 grams.

Martez F1

People who prefer to grow tomatoes in film shelters often plant Martez F1. Among the advantages of the plant are its productivity, resistance to pests and many pathologies. Red tomatoes are oval in shape and weigh 200-250 grams.

Spasskaya Tower F1

Fans of large-fruited varieties often grow Spasskaya Tower in their gardens. It is a determinate plant that grows up to one meter in height. A month and a half after planting, clusters with reddish fruits weighing up to 550 grams appear on the bushes. They have a sweetish taste and a pleasant smell.

Standard tomatoes: characteristics and description

Let’s define what the term “standard tomatoes” means.

Standard bush type

In its original meaning, a trunk is a tree trunk, erect and strong. Standard tomatoes are contrasted with liana-shaped ones - with thin and flexible stems. Between these extreme poles there are many intermediate forms (including semi-standard ones). The first breeders of standard varieties thought on an industrial scale. They fought against lodging and irrepressible branching of trunks, breeding varieties with strong and compact stems. Thus, the characteristic “standard” refers to the type of bush (its structure). It is clear that such tomatoes could not be too tall.

Determinism

Most standard varieties are included in the broader group of determinate tomatoes (which can be standard or non-standard). They independently limit growth (verticalize) after the formation of several fruit clusters (usually up to 6 pieces). Among them, a superdeterminant subgroup stands out (with terminating after the release of 2-3 inflorescences).

INTERESTING! Almost all superdeterminate varieties have a standard bush type.

Semi-determinate standard tomatoes

An important direction in modern tomato breeding is the production of innovative standard varieties and semi-determinate hybrids. They are quite tall (up to 120-150 cm), with an extremely strong trunk, close internodes, short stepsons

Numerous fruit clusters are densely located on the compressed bushes, providing record yields. The plant directs resources not to unbridled growth upwards and to the sides, but to filling the ovaries. Such tomatoes require obligatory garter and generous fertilizing and require moderate shaping. Breeders also do not forget about traditional standard tomatoes - low-growing, unpretentious.

Main settings

Basic characteristics of standard tomato varieties:

The stems are thick, strong, durable, erect; under the weight of the harvest they can bend, but do not lie flat on the ground. A garter is desirable, but not required.
Plants are superdeterminate and determinate (sometimes semi-determinate).
The bushes are compact, with short internodes and short shoots.
The leaves are most often thickened, rather wide, with strong petioles.
The root system is not extensive, but lush (fibrous, with an abundance of suction roots).
The ripening time of tomatoes is from very early to mid-early and medium (there are no late ones).
In many varieties, flower clusters form early, fruits fill quickly (from flower to ripe tomato it takes 40-45, not 55-60 days).
The seedlings do not stretch.

INTERESTING! There are no restrictions on the shape of fruits on standard tomatoes, as well as on their color. You can get tomatoes of red, pink, raspberry, yellow, orange, green, black and even variegated colors.

Medium-fruited

To ensure that the grown tomatoes are not too small or large, it is necessary to plant medium-fruited raceme hybrids.

Red Guard F1

The most popular medium-fruited tomato is considered to be the Red Guard. The advantages of the vegetable include its resistance to frost, pests and diseases. Red Guard bushes do not need pinching, as they grow poorly.

Ripe tomatoes are covered with red skin with a ribbed surface. The average weight is 180-190 grams.

Forte orange F1

An early ripening tomato hybrid that is grown in greenhouses. Experienced gardeners advise forming Forte orange into two stems to increase productivity. In this case, 3-4 kilograms of vegetables are obtained from each seedling.

Ripe tomatoes have a round shape and are covered with a smooth orange skin. They weigh only 70-80 grams and therefore are often used when preparing whole-fruit preserves.

Natus F1

This hybrid was bred by domestic breeders specifically for planting and growing in regions with an unfavorable climate. It is resistant to frost, disease, dampness and insect attacks. Natus has tall bushes that grow up to three meters. They must be tied to supports so that they do not break off under the load of the hands.

The ripe crop is covered with a glossy thin skin and weighs 100-120 grams.

Experience and main mistakes

Here are some common mistakes when growing tomatoes and tips for preventing them.

Wrong choice of seeds - it is best to purchase high-quality hybrids adapted to a specific region. Incorrect selection of seed material will lead to the fact that adult plants will be unstable to climatic factors, diseases and pests.
Incorrect temperature conditions - there is an opinion that excessive illumination allows tomatoes to grow faster and their fruits to fill out. This is wrong. The optimal daylight hours for tomatoes are 15 hours, daytime temperatures +22 +24, night temperatures +10 +12.
Seedlings with inflorescences - seedlings should be strong, but without inflorescences, because the main thing for them is rooting, and only then flowering and ovary.
Frequent watering - tomatoes are not as moisture-loving plants as, for example, cucumbers, so excessive watering can lead to very rapid rotting of the root system or the development of diseases.
Untimely pinching - pinching shoots should be carried out when their length reaches 3-4 cm, after which this procedure becomes meaningless. Also, you should not leave hemp in the place where the stepson is planted; this will lead to an increase in the activity of various microorganisms; the stepsons must be removed to the very base.
Ignoring disease prevention - any disease is easier to prevent than to treat, losing crops, so timely prevention for plants is vital.

We invite you to watch a video about mistakes associated with growing tomatoes:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=O3D1P75Z6ig

Small-fruited tomatoes

Lovers of small tomatoes should grow small-fruited tomato varieties.

Mandarin duck

This variety is suitable for people who plan to grow early-ripening tomatoes in the garden. Mandarin fruits will ripen two months after planting in the soil. The advantages of the variety include a pleasant taste, resistance to cold and a high level of yield.

Mandarin duck differs from other small-fruited vegetables in its fruits, which are colored bright orange. A harvest of 5-8 kilograms is harvested from each bush.

Potted orange

An early-ripening super-determinate plant, the height of which does not exceed twenty centimeters. The compactness of the bushes allows them to be grown in small pots. Tomato fruits are also small and weigh only 30-40 grams. They are used when preparing preserves and creating vegetable salads.

Monisto chocolate

Indeterminate vegetable with tall bushes 2-3 meters high. The bush does not need to be pinched, as it independently forms into one stem. When grown on seedlings, small clusters appear, which can contain 15-25 small tomatoes weighing 35 grams. They have a pleasant sweetish taste that is a bit like the taste of plums.

Tomato "Raspberry Empire F1"

A wonderful hybrid that even inexperienced gardeners can grow. Tall bushes reach 2 meters. They are cultivated in protected ground, but in the southern regions they also bear fruit well in outdoor garden beds.

Each cluster produces 3-6 fruits. Heart-shaped, painted in bright crimson color. Average weight - about 140 g. Tomatoes are tasty and aromatic. The skin is thin but durable. Not subject to cracking, there are several chambers inside. Not suitable for making juice, but they make an excellent paste.

They ripen within 95 days after germination. The root system is highly developed. Heavy bunches often break branches, so you need to take care of their garter. Fruiting is abundant - up to 20 kg per square meter. The variety does not suffer from root rot and brown spot. It does not tolerate cold weather and loves nutritious soil.

Author: Inna Kiseleva
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Tomatoes for greenhouses

Not all cluster tomatoes are suitable for planting in greenhouses. There are several varieties that can be grown in greenhouses.

Money bag

The plant is classified as an early-ripening greenhouse vegetable that ripens within a hundred days. The advantages of Money Bag include a high level of germination and resistance to late blight. The fruits of the vegetable have a perfectly round shape. Most often they are used in canning and creating vegetable salads.

Kasadi's Madness

Another common greenhouse vegetable is Kasadi's Folly. This is a productive tomato that, with proper care, grows up to one and a half meters. When growing a variety, you will have to deal with the formation of bushes so that they bear fruit better. Tomatoes have an oblong shape. The average weight is 150-250 grams.

Jalpa

A vegetable with standard bushes that do not need pinching or tying, since their height is only 40-45 centimeters. The fruits are collected in clusters of six pieces.

The fruits have an oblong shape, which makes them look similar to bell peppers. Distinctive features of ripe tomatoes are their transportability and resistance to peel cracking.

Red star F1

Some gardeners choose Red Star for growing in film greenhouses. This cluster hybrid has juicy and fleshy tomatoes weighing 85-95 grams. Red star is grown to create tomato juice, ketchup and for use raw.

Features of growing tomatoes in the Krasnodar region

Summer there is very hot. The summer resident must remember this when choosing species. It is better to choose tomatoes that are resistant to high temperatures and strong sun. For planting, zoned species are used. It is advisable to choose varieties that have wide leaves; vegetables grow under the cover of powerful green mass.

The Krasnodar region is very large; the Kuban River divides it. Each part differs from the other in climatic features. The northern part is characterized by an arid climate. And in the mountainous southern part there is often precipitation, so the climate is more humid, similar to the Stavropol Territory.

Carpal tomatoes: varieties of Siberian selection

The Siberian series of vegetables is suitable for planting and growing tomato bushes in harsh climatic conditions.

Siberian abundant

Vegetable growers living in the Urals and Siberia often plant the Siberian abundant tomato. The main advantage of the plant is its fruits, which contain many vitamins. The grown crop is suitable for salting in barrels and preparing preparations for the winter.

Siberian abundant has indeterminate bushes 1.8-1.9 meters high. In order for them to grow properly, it is necessary to carry out shaping, during which two main stems are left. To speed up the ripening of tomatoes, pinching is carried out and unnecessary leaves with sprouts are removed.

Rugby

A young hybrid variety created by Russian breeders for planting in protected and open ground. Rugby is considered an early variety of vegetables that ripen within three months after the first shoots germinate. Determinate bushes grow up to three meters and therefore need to be tied to supports.

Rugby has simple and small clusters, each containing seven fruits weighing 150 grams. They have excellent transportability and good taste.

King of Siberia

Among Siberian varieties, the King of Siberia is popular. This is a tall vegetable that grows up to one and a half meters in open ground, and up to two meters in greenhouses.

To achieve high yields, the bushes will have to be formed into one stem.

The weight of the fruit depends on which part of the bush they are located. For example, tomatoes on the lower clusters are larger and weigh 600-700 grams. The fruits on top grow up to 450 grams.

Bull forehead

This variety is suitable for vegetable growers who prefer to grow vegetables with fleshy and juicy fruits. The average weight of tomatoes is 700-800 grams. They ripen 125 days after the first shoots appear in the beds. During the growing process, you will have to tie up not only the branches with fruits, but also the stems. If this is not done, the bush may break due to the weight of the tomatoes.

Experienced gardeners advise planting Bull's forehead in greenhouses to reap more harvests.

Factors for selecting varieties

It is not easy to select the best varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses among the variety of assortments in 2022. Every gardener has his own understanding of “the best”; every plot of land has a special microclimate. Should be considered:

Purpose of cultivation: for family needs or for sale

For sale on the market, options with standard, leveled fruits, transportable, and with the highest possible return are selected. For personal needs, everything is determined by one’s own preferences.

Purpose and variety of fruits

We love tomatoes for their incredible variability: in terms of ripening time, shape, color, taste, nutritional value, and culinary capabilities.

Before the start of the planting season, you need to decide on your expectations: how many early vegetables do you want, and how many will go for storage, are you planning to preserve whole fruits, etc. You need to think in advance about the ratio of salad and pickling varieties, red and multi-colored, early and mature, the number of cherry and etc. "Targeting" in favor of one group can later lead to disappointment.

Need for stability or exoticism

There are gardeners with an ineradicable craving for experimentation, for whom yield and reliability indicators are not the most important.

Design features of the greenhouse

Many parameters matter.

The assortment of tomatoes for year-round and summer greenhouses will differ. Plants for winter greenhouses (equipped with special heating) are expected to have increased stress resistance and tolerance to a lack of sunlight.
The temperature regime of the greenhouse plays a huge role. The possibility of timely through ventilation, length, volume of air, number and location of doors and vents, automatic thermoregulation, greenhouse materials (film, polycarbonate, glass, agrofibre) - all this influences the choice of tomato variety.

In an optimal, stable microclimate, any options will be successful.

But breeders also offer specially bred forms that can withstand extreme heat, temperature contrasts, and cold snaps.

Water supply

Tomato plants love constant moderate humidity in the root zone. If it is not possible to ensure this, it is necessary to plant varieties that are not prone to fruit cracking and are drought-tolerant.

Disease forecast

This factor is one of the most important in greenhouse tomato cultivation. Indoor soil accumulates many harmful pathogens, which are very difficult to resist.

Special hybrid varieties cope with this problem more successfully.

But some vegetable growers are fundamentally opposed to hybrids due to fear of GMOs, while others do not like the “rubbery” density and bland taste of the fruits, and the cost of hybrid seeds is high, and there is a risk of running into a fake.

When giving preference to non-hybrid forms, it is necessary to carefully consider agricultural technology : the possibility of crop rotation, disinfection of seeds and greenhouses, ventilation, regular chemical or biological treatments, etc.

Bush height and potential yield

Not everything is decided by agricultural technology; each variety has its own “ceiling”. Of course, the most productive varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses are the most early ripening, but with long-lasting returns. As a rule, these are tall tomatoes - indeterminate. They must be reared into 1-2 (less often 3) trunks.

Is it possible to plant determinate tomatoes in a greenhouse? In general, the answer is yes, but the specific choice depends on the situation:

Tomatoes with a determinate type of growth are convenient, but not too short - the so-called “semi-determinant”. They themselves slow down in development at a height of 120-150 cm, having tied several tiers of brushes. To further continue their growth (if necessary), leave the upper stepson - it will replace the stopped tip.
Low-growing determinants are sometimes used as a border seal in greenhouse beds.
Early ripening determinate tomatoes are a forced choice for greenhouses heavily infected with fungal and bacterial infections (when a significant part of the crop is lost annually). An early and healthy harvest will have time to ripen before the massive development of infections. After harvesting the fruits, the greenhouse is occupied with other vegetables (greens, radishes) or green manure.

Scheme: How to choose tomato seeds for greenhouses and open ground

Is it possible to grow different varieties of tomatoes in one greenhouse?
The answer is simple: it is possible, and even necessary. Tomatoes are a self-pollinating crop, and the harvest will begin even if there is only one variety, this is quite acceptable. But this will not satisfy all needs; Moreover, diversity reduces the role of instability and the risk of failure. It is advisable to plant both proven varieties and new selections annually.

New varieties of tomatoes

New products are the most resistant to diseases. Selection is also carried out to increase productivity, uniformity of fruits, and improve taste.

Alexander the Great F1
Accordion
High society F1
Wrist strike F1
Baba
Clear Falcon F1

Growing and caring for raceme varieties

Carpal varieties, like other varieties of tomatoes, need proper care.

Watering

The first few weeks after transplanting the seedlings, the seedlings are not watered. You need to give them a little time so that they get used to the new place and settle down.

Increased watering of tomatoes is carried out in the summer, when the air temperature rises to 25-30 degrees. On such days, the soil is moistened every day. It is not recommended to suddenly stop watering, as changes in humidity may cause the fruits to crack.

Loosening the soil

After each watering, they loosen the soil around the seedlings. The procedure is carried out to remove weeds and improve the absorbent properties of the soil. When the seedlings are young, the soil is loosened to a depth of 3-5 centimeters. Then the loosening depth is gradually increased to 7-10 centimeters.

Top dressing

To improve the fruiting of tomatoes, you will have to feed them periodically. Experienced gardeners advise using bird droppings, which are considered the best balanced fertilizer. It contains all the beneficial microelements that tomatoes need. To prepare a nutrient solution, bird droppings are mixed with heated water in a ratio of one to ten. Each bush consumes five liters of liquid.

Features of the region

The south of Russia is a huge territory, including territories and regions with different types of climate. Temperate continental, mountainous, subtropical - variations alternate with each other, with sudden changes in weather typical. Summers are long and hot, winters are humid, with frequent thaws and slight cold. The average temperature in winter, for example, according to indicators in the Krasnodar Territory, is about +7ºC, although it can be higher.

Tomatoes are grown everywhere, sowing seeds directly into open ground. Due to the specific climate, it is necessary to select varieties that are resistant to drought and high temperatures.

In areas with low rainfall, it is important to provide irrigation systems. Drip equipment is mainly used, which is economical and has the ability to deliver moisture only to the roots of plants.

Gardeners often grow tomatoes on ridges to retain moisture in the soil and avoid overheating of the plant's root system. Minimal tillage and no-moldboard plowing are practiced.

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