Tall, high-yielding tomatoes for greenhouses: the best varieties and help in choosing the right one for you
For growing tomatoes in regions with sharp weather changes, greenhouses or hotbeds come to the aid of gardeners. The structure protects plants from fog, rain, frost and temperature changes. In order for the tomatoes to grow healthy and delight with a large harvest, the greenhouse maintains the optimal temperature and humidity level.
Further in the article - a description of tall yielding varieties and hybrids suitable for protected ground, and the rules for their cultivation.
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Indeterminate and determinant varieties: how they differ and which ones are better
Indeterminate tomatoes are not limited in growth, their height reaches 3-4 m... Determinant ones, on the contrary, have limited growth and form only a certain number of lashes. Determinant varieties are easier to care for, they do not require garters or pinching. Whereas indeterminate plants need to be tied up to get the best yield.
Which one to choose depends on the personal preferences of gardeners... Some people prefer compact crops, but for greenhouses, tall varieties are more often chosen, giving higher and more stable yields.
Interesting new varieties suitable for greenhouses
Both varieties and hybrids are grown in the greenhouse... They all differ from each other in taste, shape and color. An equally important indicator is the transportability of fruits. Some tomatoes are used for sale, others for the preparation of winter preparations, and still others are consumed exclusively fresh.
Ivanhoe F1
Mid-season hybrid, gardeners harvest in 90-100 days after planting... Bushes are indeterminate, have a powerful root system. The fruits are large, the weight of one varies from 150 to 200 g. The shape is round, slightly ribbed.
The color is crimson red, the rind is dense. Vegetables are stored for several months and do not lose their taste and marketability. In use, the hybrid of Ivanhoe is universal, summer residents use it to prepare soups, salads and snacks.
Important! As befits a hybrid, Ivanhoe has a high immunity to the main diseases of the culture: late blight, root rot, powdery mildew, tobacco mosaic. The main thing is to treat the bushes with Bordeaux liquid 1-2 times during the growing period.
De Barao royal
The height of the bush is about 2 m, a mandatory garter to the support is required... Semi-spreading bushes, medium leafiness. The fruits themselves are small, weighing about 50-100 g. The shape is oval, plum-shaped, pointed towards the nose. The color is dark pink. The pulp is juicy and fleshy, universal in use.
De Barao royal is distinguished by shade tolerance. It is recommended to grow the vegetable in polycarbonate greenhouses.
Semko-Sinbad F1
Determinate bushes, reach a height of 50-60 cm... The hybrid is early maturing, ripens 80 days after planting. To obtain a rich harvest, tomatoes are planted in seedlings. The fruits are round, the weight of one is about 90 g.
The surface is smooth, matte. The pulp is firm and sweet, with a high sugar content. Semko-Sinbad shows a stable yield - from 1 sq. m collect about 7 kg of even and beautiful fruits. Harvest is used for making tomato juice, soups and main courses.
Academician Sakharov
Mid-ripening indeterminate variety, characterized by extended fruiting... Tomatoes are massive, the weight of one reaches 400-500 g. The color is red, the surface is smooth. The berries of Academician Sakharov have a strong aroma and juicy pulp. The tomato is resistant to insect pests and diseases, shows a high yield - about 12 kg are harvested from one bush. Academician Sakharov is suitable for fresh consumption, rich in vitamins A and C.
Interesting! A couple of centuries ago, tomatoes were considered poisonous and were grown exclusively as an ornamental plant. But in 1822, the military man Robert Johnson publicly ate a bucket of tomatoes and, to the surprise of the crowd, remained alive and well. After this visual demonstration, tomatoes began to gain popularity.
Alyosha Popovich
Medium early indeterminate variety Alyosha Popovich reaches a height of 2 m... To obtain a rich harvest, the plant is tied up and formed into two stems. Fruits are rounded, ribbed at the stalk. The color is red, the flesh is firm, moderately juicy. Classic tomato aroma, slightly sour taste. The weight of a tomato varies from 150 to 250 g. Alyosha Popovich is excellent for fresh consumption.
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Chio-chio-san
The plant reaches a height of 2.5 m... The bushes have many branches, on which 50-70 small tomatoes are tied and grow. The tomato has a plum-like shape, weight 40-50 g. In the stage of maturity, they acquire a raspberry color. The peel is glossy, the flesh is sweet. For 1 sq. m grow 4-5 kg of small berries.
Chio-chio-san universal in use: whole-fruit preparations for the winter, snacks, salads are prepared from a vegetable. The taste of tomato is harmoniously combined with fish and meat dishes.
100 poods
In the greenhouse, the variety reaches a height of 2 m... The bushes are powerful, with a developed root system. Tomatoes have an unusual appearance. The fruit is round, slightly flattened on both sides. The ribbing is very pronounced. The color is rich red, the weight of the fruit is about 200 g. The pulp is fleshy, there are few seeds. The skin is thin but dense, so the variety is resistant to pests.
Interesting! Tomatoes are anti-stress. The pulp contains serotonin and thiamine - hormones of happiness. Regular consumption of dishes containing tomatoes serves as a prevention of stress, depression, insomnia. Tomatoes belong to dietary products - 100 g contains only 24 kcal.
Alhambra F1
Mid-season hybrid, gardeners harvest in 110-115 days from the moment of germination. Alhambra has a high immunity to late blight and root rot. The bushes are tall and require garters and shaping.
Tomato weight 150 g, round shape, slightly pointed above and below. The color is red, the rind is dense. The pulp has a sweet taste and juiciness, so the hybrid is widely used to make vegetable salads. The Alhambra is also appreciated for its high yield - 15 kg / 1 sq. m.
Bulgarian miracle
Indeterminate variety reaches 2 m in height... The leaves are small, dark green. The Bulgarian miracle is formed into one stem and pinched at the top. Harvest in 110-120 days from the emergence of shoots. The fruits are tied together.
The shape of the tomato is flat-round, the weight varies from 400 to 700 g. The color is raspberry, the pulp is sweet and juicy. The Bulgarian miracle variety is ideal for making tomato juice.
Alice
The Alice variety reaches a height of 1.8 m... Branched bush, thin leaves. In the process of growing, the bush is formed into 3-4 stems. Fruits are heavy, average weight 300 g. Heart-shaped, deep red color. The peel is matte, medium density. Tomatoes have a juicy sweet and sour taste. From 1 sq. m are collected from 4 to 5 kg. In application, the Alice variety is universal.
Important! So that the tomato crop does not lose its taste and benefits, vegetables are plucked together with the stalk and wiped dry with a clean napkin.An excellent storage space is a basement or cellar with ventilation. Tomatoes are placed in wooden boxes, covered with newspaper on top.
Which variety to choose
When choosing a variety for a greenhouse, several factors are taken into account at once: yield, germination time, taste, growing region. We will analyze each aspect in detail:
- If the taste of tomato comes first, then the sweet and juicy varieties of Alyosha Popovich, Akademik Sakharov or 100 pounds are chosen. Vegetables have a pleasant pulp that is suitable for any kind of cooking.
- Gardeners who want to harvest as early as possible choose Semko-Sindbad or Chio-chio-san. Early ripe tomatoes are picked within 80-90 days after planting.
- To obtain a large number of fruits, they choose high-yielding greenhouse tomatoes, the Bulgarian Miracle or the Alhambra.
- For the Urals and Siberia, frost-resistant hybrids of the Alhambra or Ivanhoe are suitable. They are not afraid of sudden changes in weather and cold.
- For whole-fruit canning, varieties and hybrids with compact tomatoes are grown - Chio-chio-san and Semko-Sinbad.
Correct planting of tall tomatoes in the greenhouse
It is recommended to plant tomatoes in seedlings... Seedlings are prepared 60-65 days before planting in the greenhouse. For this, earth is poured into the container, in which small pits are made. 2-3 seeds are placed in each groove, sprinkled with soil and watered. Until the moment of planting, the seedlings are kept in a warm and sunny place, watered once every 5 days. Two weeks after planting, fertilize with liquid manure or chicken droppings.
Before planting in the ground, the greenhouse is thoroughly washed water with the addition of a solution of potassium permanganate. Such a composition disinfects the walls and doors of the greenhouse, destroys dangerous microbes. The beds are made 60-80 cm wide. Seedlings are planted in one row for each bed. The depth of the hole is 25 cm, potash fertilizers are added to each before planting.
Effective indoor cultivation
Watering tall tomatoes in the morning or eveningto avoid condensation on the surface of the structure. 1.5 liters of water are consumed for 1 bush. If the summer is hot, then the amount of water is reduced. Waterlogging leads to diseases and the development of fungus.
Once every 2-3 days, it is recommended to spray the stems and leaves with nettle infusion from a spray bottle. In addition to watering, they pay special attention to feeding.
The yield of tomatoes is favorably influenced:
- manure or bird droppings;
- peat, humus, biohumus;
- wood ash and river sand;
- potassium superphosphate, ammonium nitrate, potassium salt.
Form bushes into one or two stems depending on the variety. Formation increases yields, stimulates fruit development: weak lateral shoots are removed and pinched to stop growth. With the appearance of the first tomatoes, the stems are tied to a support. For example, to a wooden peg with a strip of cloth. If the bushes are not tied up, the stems will break under the weight of the fruit.
Conclusion
To grow tomatoes in a greenhouse, it is important to choose a variety that is suitable for protected ground and follow some simple rules. How you use your grown tomatoes also matters. Most greenhouse varieties are universal in use, suitable for fresh consumption and for heat treatment. High-yielding tall greenhouse tomatoes are distinguished by a sweet taste and juicy pulp. For example, the Akademik Sakharov variety is actively used for making salads and side dishes, Chio-chio-san - for winter pickles.
To obtain a high yield of tomatoes, it is recommended to observe the regime of watering and dressing, to tie up and form the plant in time. When cultivating in greenhouses, it is important to monitor the temperature and humidity levels in the greenhouse. Compliance with the recommendations will allow you to get a harvest much earlier than when growing tomatoes in the open field.