Real gardeners are preparing for the summer season long before the onset of spring. Some of them want to sow seeds on their own and wait for the first shoots to appear. Others prefer to buy ready-made seedlings. But they all want a rich, luxurious harvest. To find the best varieties of fruits, vegetables and berries, a constant exchange of experience is necessary. This review will focus on high-yielding varieties of greenhouse tomatoes. It is these plants that allow you to achieve abundant early harvest in each area.
Favorite vegetable
To date, the owners of summer cottages grow various vegetables. It will not be a secret for anyone: in order to get a good harvest, it is necessary to provide the plants with proper care, namely: timely watering, protection from pests and sunlight. For many gardeners, one of the most favorite vegetables is tomato. Mostly greenhouses and greenhouses are used for its cultivation. Thanks to the efforts of breeders managed to bring a huge number of species with excellent characteristics. Typically, the description of tomato varieties includes taste, color, shape of the fruit, as well as various features.
Polycarbonate Greenhouses
Various varieties of tomatoes today are most often grown in greenhouses from a durable transparent material called polycarbonate. What are the main advantages of these structures? Any gardener wants to grow tasty, healthy and environmentally friendly fruits. But to get such a result, you must first create a comfortable environment for the plants. The greenhouse in this case will be more useful than ever. Typically, glass and polyethylene are used to build greenhouses. Recently, however, polycarbonate has been popular. It is believed that this is more advanced material. Many gardeners today have already managed to appreciate all the advantages of this coating.
Here are just a few of them:
- from polycarbonate, without the help of specialists, you can build a structure of any shape;
- this material is characterized by maximum throughput for sunlight;
- the coating is resistant to mechanical damage;
- long life (approximately two decades);
- attractive appearance;
- moisture resistance.
In many regions of our country, including the Moscow region, such designs are very successful.
How to choose seeds for a greenhouse?
How to choose the best varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses? There are a number of recommendations, compliance with which will help to grow a rich harvest:
- It is recommended to buy varieties that are highly resistant to the development of harmful microorganisms.
- It is better to choose self-pollinated varieties of tomatoes. This is due to the fact that insect access to the greenhouse is difficult, so pollination of bushes can cause certain problems.
- In one greenhouse, you should not grow several crops at once. Even if you choose high-yielding varieties, it is unlikely that you will be able to achieve a good result.
Types of tomatoes for greenhouses
The relatively best varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses can be divided into two categories:
- determinant;
- indeterminate.
Each of these groups has its own growing characteristics. Before buying seeds or seedlings, you need to familiarize yourself with them. For determinant varieties, small bushes are characteristic. As a rule, they grow to a certain height, and then begin to give all the nutrients to the formation of fruits.
Tomatoes varieties "openwork"
One of the most common varieties on the territory of our country is considered "openwork". These tomatoes (description of the variety, photos and reviews of which will be discussed in this section) are resistant to most diseases characteristic of this vegetable. In shape, it is a large fruit with dense skin.
According to gardeners, the pulp of vegetables is fragrant, with a slightly sweet taste. Tomatoes of this variety are suitable both for fresh consumption and for pickling.
Tomatoes "spring of the north"
Pink tomatoes are very popular in our country. The characterization and description of the variety “spring of the north” suggests that the fruits have a dense skin, which makes it easy to transport them over long distances and store for a long time. This variety is highly resistant to various diseases. However, this does not mean at all that he does not need additional fertilizers and top dressing.
Indeterminate
Varieties belonging to this category can be grown year-round in a greenhouse. The only exceptions are frosty and snowy winters. Tomatoes of these varieties are resistant to severe temperature extremes. Below we give a detailed description of some varieties related to determinants.
"Octopus"
If you have the opportunity to provide a good heating system in the greenhouse, then you may well be able to grow the Octopus variety even in winter. The fruits have a pronounced red color. The shape of the vegetable is more close to oval. Many gardeners are experimenting with this variety, growing whole tomato trees.
Major
The characteristic of tomato varieties “major” describes the fruits are bright red in color with dense pulp. Thanks to the thick skin, vegetables can withstand transportation over long distances. This is a great variety that makes it possible to grow a luxurious crop in any area of our country.
Greenhouse varieties for Moscow region
If you study the description of tomato varieties for greenhouses in more detail, you can find out that it is allowed to grow them in almost all regions of the country. However, there are a number of varieties that are especially popular in the suburbs. Let's consider only some of them.
- "Pink honey." This tomato variety, photos of which can be seen below, was developed by Russian breeders. For example, the “pink honey” variety was created by specialists from the West Siberian region. It is great for growing in greenhouses. Tomatoes of this species are large and heart-shaped. In terms of taste, they simply have no equal. Fruits are formed not only on the lower hands, but also on subsequent ones, and their total weight reaches one kilogram.In greenhouse conditions, the bush can reach a height of 1.5 m. However, a tomato of this variety is not very resistant to a number of diseases. But despite this, many gardeners near Moscow consider it an ideal option. It is particularly suitable for polycarbonate greenhouses.
- "The cow’s heart." The most popular today are high-yielding varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses. "Cowhide" has an average maturity. The bush is quite massive and tall - up to 1.5 meters. On the main stem 4-5 brushes are formed, on each of which four half-kilogram fruits grow. The shape of the tomatoes is cone-shaped, the color is raspberry pink. The pulp is very dense and fleshy, with excellent taste characteristics. Such tomatoes are perfect for fresh consumption. Gardeners emphasize that this variety is not required special care. Even beginners can get a great harvest.
- "The Gospel." Tomatoes of this variety have been growing quite successfully in our country for a long time. In many gardening books one can find a description of it. This plant is of the determinant type. The bush, on average, reaches a height of 1.5 meters, while he may need a garter. From 7 to 9 fruits are formed on each brush. Tomatoes have a slightly flattened shape. The mass of the fetus is approximately 110-120 grams. Eat tomatoes of this variety can be both fresh and for the preparation of pickles and pickles.
- "Intuition". Why is this tomato so good? Photo varieties, reviews and descriptions are probably familiar to experienced growers. This vegetable is easy to care for and high yield. The fruits have a perfectly even shape and beautiful appearance. To collect tomatoes from the bush, as experienced summer residents say, you can use whole brushes.
- "Kostroma". This hybrid is of interest to gardeners because of its excellent taste characteristics. Farmers prefer this variety because of its early maturity. It is distinguished by an early and rich harvest. In height, the bush "Kostroma" can reach two meters. Fruits of bright red color have a slightly flattened rounded shape. The weight of the fetus is approximately 150 grams. This size allows the use of this variety for conservation. In addition, the plant is highly resistant to changes in temperature and humidity.
- "Rosemary". This is a hybrid variety characterized by an average ripening period. It is characterized by high productivity and excellent flavoring characteristics. The fruits have a slightly sweetish flavor, so even children will surely like it. This feature of the variety allows you to use it for diet and baby food. Rosemary tomatoes are distinguished by their impressive size and weight. Their shape is round, slightly flattened, there is a slight unevenness in the area of the stalk. Those who have already grown rosemary in a greenhouse talk about the many advantages of this tomato variety. This is a great plant that can be recommended even to beginners. However, unfortunately, due to its size, rosemary is not well suited for homemade workpieces.
We plant tomatoes in a greenhouse: features
If you want to use an old greenhouse for planting tomatoes, then before starting work, the room should be disinfected. Greenhouses with a wooden color should be fumigated with sulfur. It destroys harmful bacteria, infections and fungi. Sulfur cannot be burned in greenhouses with a metal frame, as this can cause corrosion. For processing in this case, use a special chlorine-containing disinfectant solution. After processing, the room must be tightly closed for three days. After that, the greenhouse is aired and cleaned.
It is best used for planting seedlings older than 50 days. Seedlings three days before planting must remove the three lower leaves. As a result, a stump of about two centimeters in length remains. When planting, the temperature of the soil should be at least 13 degrees. As for the soil, its experts recommend changing it every five years. Just during this period, the soil is depleted. In the off-season, the soil must be disinfected with copper sulfate.
Many gardeners prefer early tomato varieties for open ground. For them, beds begin to be prepared in the fall. The optimal height in this case is 40 cm. As for the type of land, turf or humus is best suited. Also, for every meter of soil, you need to add a tablespoon of carbide, calimagnesia, potassium sulfate and sodium nitrate.
After planting the first few days, seedlings can not be disturbed. Then the soil should be slightly loosened. The main thing is to maintain a constant humidity and temperature in the greenhouse. In addition, regular ventilation is necessary. This is especially important during flowering. In this case, condensate should not remain on the walls. Too wet soil will reduce the meatiness of the fruits and make them watery. Watering should be plentiful and frequent. The bush takes about 5 liters of water. During fruiting, plants are watered three times a week.
All varieties of tomatoes need additional nutrition. The first time this procedure is carried out 20 days after disembarkation.
Conclusion
Such a vegetable as a tomato is widely used in our country, and various varieties of tomato are popular. Despite the fact that each of them is unique in its own way, there are a number of general recommendations regarding the cultivation of this vegetable. If you follow them exactly, you will always get a rich harvest.