Greenhouse varieties of tomatoes: which one is better to choose?

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In greenhouse conditions, tomatoes can be harvested all year round. Tomato seeds should be selected taking into account the climatic characteristics of the area. There is a large selection of tomato varieties that are used for growing outdoors and in greenhouse conditions.
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Greenhouse varieties of tomatoes: how to choose

When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, favorable conditions should be created for them. The main properties of tomatoes grown in a greenhouse:
  • Resistance to adverse conditions
  • Fast harvest ripening
  • Productivity
  • Good commercial quality
  • Resistance to diseases and pests
When choosing seeds, you should take into account the taste and keeping quality of the tomato. The yield of greenhouse tomatoes depends on the microclimate of the greenhouse and the type of bushes grown. There are 2 types of bushes: indeterminate and determinate. You can get a high yield when growing determinate bushes, since the formation of brushes occurs through 2 leaves. In this case, you should regularly apply fertilizers and feeding.
When choosing indeterminate bushes in a greenhouse, be sure to provide support and constantly pinch the tomatoes. There are a large number of varieties and hybrids. When choosing varieties, the above characteristics should be taken into account.

Tomato varieties for film greenhouses

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If the greenhouse is covered with film, it is recommended to grow determinate tomato bushes. The following varieties and hybrids belong to the determinant class:
  1. Midas. Tall variety of tomatoes. The fruit color is bright orange. From one brush you can collect 6-8 fruits weighing up to 100g. These tomatoes are of medium ripeness. Tomatoes are elongated and plum-shaped.
  2. Pink king. This is a mid-season variety that needs garter. The leaves of this variety are large. The fruits grow flat and round. About 7 kg of tomatoes can be obtained from one plant.
  3. Scarlet Mustang. Tall variety. The fruits are elongated and resemble a cucumber in appearance. The weight of one tomato is about 200 g.
  4. Trivet F1. Hybrid of Dutch selection, early ripening. The fruits are round and slightly ribbed, weighing 160 g. This hybrid can be grown in unheated greenhouses.
  5. Yvette F1. Early hybrid tomato. The appearance of the first fruits is observed 1.5 months after planting. The weight of one fruit is 140-150 g. The fruits are large and red. Can be stored for 1 month.
  6. Minaret F1. The ripening period is mid-early. The fruits are slightly ribbed, dense and tasty. They have high commercial qualities. Fruit weight is about 190 g.
  7. Silhouette F1. Mid-early hybrid. Forms even under unfavorable conditions. Up to 6 kg of fruits are collected from one hybrid cluster. They do not have a green spot. The tomatoes are round and slightly flattened. They are distinguished by high commercial qualities.
  8. Khlynovsky F1. An early hybrid with red and round fruits, the weight of which can reach 200 g.
Among the early varieties with a determinant type of growth, we can distinguish: Funtik, Blagovest, Cavalier, Rozovye Chechki, Druzhok, Shustrik F1, Yarilo, etc.
For contaminated soil, it is better to choose varieties such as Budenovka, Kostroma F1, Intuitsiya F1, Evpator F1, F1 Roma, Erema F1, etc. If the greenhouse is located in a wetland, then Yablonka, Chelbas F1 and Talitsa F1 are suitable for cultivation.
These varieties and hybrids can be grown in glass and film greenhouses.

What varieties of tomatoes are intended for a glass greenhouse?

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When growing tomatoes in a glass greenhouse, it is better to use indeterminate bushes that have unlimited growth. A plant of this type constantly grows and forms tall bushes:
  1. Bull's heart. Belongs to the group of mid-season varieties. The tomatoes are large with juicy, irregularly shaped flesh. The fruits can be of different shades: red or yellow. Up to 12 kg of tomatoes are harvested from one plant.
  2. Bicolor The fruits are yellow-red, flat-round, mid-ripening. Can be used for growing outdoors.
  3. Pink Elephant. Medium-sized variety. The fruits are fleshy, flattened below. The weight of a tomato can reach 300 g. The fruits are not used for canning due to their large size.
  4. Ox heart. Tall and late ripening variety. The fruits are ribbed, heart-shaped, fleshy. Characterized by low keeping quality.
  5. Mikado pink. The fruits are pink in color, tasty and juicy. The plant can reach 1.8 meters in height. This type requires pinching.
These varieties are large-fruited.
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To grow medium-sized tomatoes in a greenhouse, you can choose:
  1. Southern tan. Refers to mid-season varieties. The orange fruits resemble peppers. One fruit weighs about 115 g. The pulp of tomatoes is juicy and dense.
  2. Golden Queen. Tall plant, resistant to diseases.The fruits are bright yellow, flattened in shape.
  3. Happiness F1. Mid-season hybrid. Up to 5 fruits can form on one brush. They are large, round in shape with a pink tint. The weight of one tomato is 250-300 g. This hybrid is resistant to various diseases and is characterized by high yield.
  4. Alcazar F1. Formed into one stem. Tomatoes appear 110-115 days after planting the seeds. The fruits are small, weighing 100-150 g, flattened, red. One bush can produce up to 6-8 kg of fruit.
  5. Titanic F1. The fruits are formed within 100-120 days. 8-10 kg of fruits are collected from the bush. Tomatoes are round in shape with a rich pink color.
Early ripening varieties include Verlioka, Typhoon, Druzhok, Semko, etc.
Above are the most popular and common tomato varieties, which are intended for growing in glass greenhouses.

What you need to know when buying tomato seeds

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Even an experienced gardener can be confused by the large selection of manufacturers and varieties of tomatoes. It is important to choose the right seed to get a good harvest. Having decided on the variety of tomatoes for greenhouses, it is not recommended to buy seed material from random buyers, since the seeds may be of low quality.
Before purchasing, you should pay attention to the manufacturer. You can ask experienced gardeners. You should only trust trusted manufacturers.
It is not recommended to buy tomato seeds at various promotions, since in many cases this is expired material. The promotion also includes low quality seeds that are not popular.
Received harvest depends on what tomato seeds you buy.You need to decide for what purpose the tomatoes will be used: for sale, canning, preparing salads or for general purposes.
Many gardeners do not know whether it is better to buy varietal or hybrid seeds. You can collect seeds from varietal tomatoes. In terms of taste quality, varietal varieties come first. This species matures at different times.
Tomato hybrids have a beautiful appearance and are no different from the tomatoes shown in the picture. However, hybrid seeds cannot be used for re-growing.
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