Various varieties of tomatoes from Holland have long been very popular in our country. And there are many reasons for this - we will study them a little later. In addition, more and more Dutch tomato varieties are constantly appearing. Therefore, to know about some of them will be very useful for every gardener and summer resident who wants to get a rich harvest in autumn.
Benefits of seeds from Holland
To begin with, it is worthwhile to understand why these varieties are very popular.
In fact, Dutch plant breeding experts are truly among the best in the world. They create varieties suitable for cultivation in different regions of the globe, including in our country.
The cultivation of new varieties and the sale of seeds in the Netherlands are extremely serious. Large holdings are sure to verify the compliance of real indicators with the declared ones, so there is definitely no reason to worry that the seeds are not of high quality.
Varieties have different ripening speeds, which makes it possible to choose a suitable option for each gardener. Many of them are highly resistant to dangerous diseases and parasites, which pose a considerable threat to the crop.
The strong taste is also the taste of the fruit - even the most picky gardener will not be disappointed.
Productivity can also be called a serious advantage - it amounts to 60 kilograms per square meter, which exceeds the average by two to four times.
What can be varieties?
Speaking about the varieties of tomatoes of Dutch selection, it is worth saying that they can be divided into two groups: for open ground and greenhouses.
The former are usually precocious. Even a relatively short summer in many regions of our country is enough to get a crop from seeds planted directly in the ground. Of course, this can significantly reduce the time and effort.
Varieties for greenhouses usually need a longer period for growth, development and maturation. But their productivity is much higher, which fully compensates for any inconvenience associated with the construction and maintenance of greenhouses. So every gardener or entrepreneur has a great opportunity to choose exactly the option that suits him best.
How to ensure a good harvest?
Unfortunately, some gardeners believe that if you use high-quality seeds, then no problems with growing are guaranteed to arise. You can even reduce the amount of watering and care in general - after all, Dutch seeds are not by chance one of the best! But as a result of such a conviction, the crop leaves much to be desired and greatly disappoints the not too experienced farmer. He believes that he was deceived and forced to overpay for seeds.
In fact, the seeds carry a good potential. And how much it opens depends on the gardener himself. Therefore, certain rules must be observed: they relate to the type of soil, the amount of fertilizer applied, the intensity of irrigation, and many other features. Most often, on the back of a pack of seeds, detailed instructions and tips are indicated, thanks to which you can get the best harvest. But, of course, without appropriate labor, counting on abundant fruits is not worth it.
What you need to know about hybrids
Quite often, when studying the best varieties of tomatoes of Dutch selection (and not only Dutch), in the names you can see the prefix F1. Not everyone knows what it means.
In fact, everything is simple here: this is how hybrids of several varieties are marked. Experts carefully select the appropriate species so that the product of their compound receives the best qualities from both predecessors. Indeed, such varieties demonstrate the best properties: excellent taste, excellent yield, the simultaneous ripening of a large number of fruits and many others.
However, there is also a minus, which is very important for most gardeners. You cannot get seeds from them. More precisely, it is possible to take seeds from a large, ripe tomato. But next year, productivity will drop sharply. And if this time we take the seeds from not so large and beautiful fruits, then in the third year there is a high probability that they will not germinate at all.
You must know about this feature of hybrids, so that later you do not have to be left without a crop.
"Debut"
Want to get a crop of large, tasty and mouth-watering tomatoes as quickly as possible? Then this variety will definitely suit you. From planting seeds to seedlings to ripening the first fruits, only 88-92 days pass! At the same time, the fruits here are quite large - about 200 grams each, which is an excellent indicator. Unripe tomatoes have a light green color, and ripe ones have a deep red color. It is also important that the fruiting period is quite long.
Suitable for growing both in open ground and in a greenhouse. The average yield per square meter is more than nine kilograms. Recommended for areas where tomatoes often die due to Fusarium wilt and verticillosis.
"Yellow Pear"
This Dutch tomato variety is perfect for a greenhouse. By its name, it is easy to judge the appearance of the fruit. They are not too large, but they have a rich yellow color and a pear-shaped shape. Unlike many varieties intended for growing in a greenhouse, this fruit almost never crackes and very rarely ripens if you give them proper attention and collect the crop in a timely manner.
Also, the variety boasts excellent taste: the pulp is quite dense, fleshy. Fruits can be used both for fresh consumption and for pickling.
True, it is worth considering that the bushes of this variety are indeterminate, that is, they continue to grow throughout life, in some cases reaching a height of about 160 centimeters. Therefore, the variety is particularly urgent in need of garter and plant formation.
The ripening period is about 120 days, which is the best indicator for growing in a greenhouse.
There is only one drawback - you can’t plant plants too tightly. The maximum density of planting is 4 bushes per square meter.
Sultan
Want to get a really rich harvest? In this case, be sure to look at this variety. It is perfect for the natural conditions of the continental climate, it can easily withstand cold winds and a temporary drop in temperature in summer (of course, not lower than zero).
The variety is mid-early - from planting seedlings to ripening takes about 95-110 days. Bushes are undersized, but quite powerful. The stems are very developed, not requiring garter. The fruits are bright red, weighing approximately 150-200 grams. Great taste and fleshy, dense pulp make them suitable for use in the form of salads, cooking various pickles.
It has good yield: on rich soil and with proper care brings 15 kilograms of fruit per square meter.
Crystal F1
This Dutch tomato variety is equally suitable for greenhouses and open ground. It boasts an early harvest - from the planting of seedlings in open ground to the first harvest takes no more than 80 days. However, when growing, it is worth remembering that the bushes are indeterminate, which means that they need formation and garter. Have dense foliage.
Fruits with fleshy flesh have a regular rounded shape and weigh up to 140 grams. They boast a magnificent, pronounced taste. Easy to transport, making the variety a good choice for growing in the country. In addition, the plant easily resists diseases such as cladosporiosis, tobacco mosaic and verticillosis, which may well leave the gardener without a crop when using other varieties.
Also, do not forget that this tomato is hybrid - the fruits ripen at about the same time, but you can not use them to obtain seeds.
"Bobcat F1"
Mid-season variety, which can be called universal. Perfect for cultivation not only in greenhouses, but also in open ground. The ripening period is about 95-100 days. The fruits are very large: the mass reaches 220 grams, and in some cases even more. The taste of tomatoes is pronounced - sweet with a barely noticeable sourness. Fleshy and dense. Easy to carry long transportation.
In addition, the variety has high resistance to alternariosis, fusarium wilt, verticillosis and stemphiliosis. This is very important: such diseases may well destroy the susceptible bushes, leaving the gardener without the crop he was counting on.
"Magnus"
Do you want to collect the first ripe fruits when the neighbors just look at the green berries that barely appeared on the bush? Then this variety was created just for you. It can be safely called ultra-precocious, as the ripening period here is only 65 days!
Moreover, the bushes are very compact, semi-determinant type. Suitable for open ground and greenhouses, which makes them universal and suitable for every gardener, regardless of his views on the cultivation of tomatoes.
This variety is an excellent option for growing in the country for your own consumption, and for sale on an industrial scale. After all, the fruits can boast not only excellent taste, but also a dense skin that prevents cracking.
True, the yield of this variety is not too high: about 4.5 kilograms per square meter.
"Pink is unique"
Choosing the best varieties of Dutch tomatoes for a greenhouse, do not forget to study the features of this variety.
This is really a good option, combining many features that are highly appreciated by experienced gardeners.
To begin with, the fruits here boast a large mass - up to 240 grams. The form is standard, round. The pulp is dense, delicious pink. A fairly dense skin makes it possible to transport the fruit over a long distance without the risk of damage. Tomatoes are great for making pickles, tomato sauce, ketchup and eating fresh.
In addition, the bushes are quite compact, which makes it possible to plant up to 7 plants on one square meter! Very few Dutch varieties of tomatoes for open ground or greenhouses can boast of such an indicator! Thanks to him, one can count on a rich harvest: up to 12.5 kilograms per square meter.
Surprisingly, with all these advantages, the ripening period is rather short - about 73 days!
In addition to everything, this variety has high resistance to a number of diseases, which often deprive even experienced gardeners of the crop. First of all, it is tracheomycotic wilt, brown leaf spot, nematode, fusarium, root rot, tomato mosaic and verticellosis.
Zhenaros
Listing the best varieties of tomatoes of the Dutch selection for greenhouses, it is worth mentioning this one.
It is perfect for film and glass greenhouses. It is mainly used for autumn turnover, as it ripens quite late: approximately 100-120 days after transplanting.
The fruits are red, large - their mass reaches 270 grams. The rounded shape greatly facilitates the storage of tomatoes, which lasts 10-12 days.
It has high resistance to many diseases, which makes the variety suitable for cultivation in most climatic zones of our country.
Conclusion
In this article, we tried to briefly but succinctly describe the main advantages and disadvantages of the most popular Dutch tomato varieties. And at the same time they mentioned the most important features of Dutch tomatoes as a whole. Thanks to this, each reader will easily be able to decide which particular varieties will become a good choice for him and will allow him to get a rich harvest under certain conditions.