What varieties of tomatoes are best to plant in a polycarbonate greenhouse?

Before spring planting, gardeners should familiarize themselves with all the tomato varieties suitable for polycarbonate greenhouses and select the best ones. Greenhouse conditions can extend the growing season and yield a larger harvest. Each crop has its own growing nuances and unique characteristics. By familiarizing yourself with the full range of tomatoes, you can choose the varieties best suited for your region.

Features of greenhouse conditions

Most tomatoes don't fully ripen in the temperate climate. That's why tomato seeds are sown in seedling boxes in advance, and after 40-60 days, the grown seedlings are transferred to the garden bed. However, even this method doesn't guarantee that all tomatoes will ripen before frost.

To extend the growing season of vegetables and protect them from the vagaries of weather, diseases, pests, and birds, a polycarbonate greenhouse is used. Growing tomatoes in greenhouses increases yield and improves the quality of the vegetables. Tomatoes grown in sheltered areas typically produce beautiful, undamaged fruits. Crops grown in greenhouses are much easier to care for.

What tomatoes can be grown in greenhouses?

Various crop varieties are suitable for greenhouses. Most growers provide instructions on the paper bags regarding the proper growing conditions for tomatoes. The choice of seed depends on yield, individual resistance to fungal diseases, and suitability for the climate and cultivation method.

Regarding yield, it's important to remember that 1 square meter of soil typically yields 12-16 kilograms of tomatoes. F1 hybrids are easy to care for and resistant to fungal diseases, so their yield is high (around 20 kilograms).

In a greenhouse, it's naturally better to plant indeterminate, or tall, varieties. They grow tall rather than outward, reaching several meters in height without taking up too much space. The vine-like bushes of these tomatoes bear fruit for a long time, until late autumn, and yield a larger harvest than other varieties. The bush is trained beforehand. All side shoots are removed from the stem, leaving only small stumps. Instead of "feeding" unwanted shoots, the tomatoes grow upward.

In addition to tall-stemmed plants, it's advisable to purchase seeds of low-growing varieties (Chaika, Dama, and Ballerina) for greenhouse cultivation. It's also recommended to select tomatoes with shorter stems, which begin bearing fruit much earlier than taller varieties. This way, you can harvest several times a season.

Large-fruited tomatoes (Cardinal, Bull's Heart, World Record Holder) are planted in greenhouses. These tomatoes are suitable for light salads or sauces. Medium-sized tomatoes (Slivovka, Italia, Vishenka) are planted for canning. Cherry tomatoes (Bonsai, Red Cherry, Minibell) are in high demand among gardeners. Their elegant, small, uniformly shaped fruits are versatile and ideal for canning, salads, cooking, and garnishing.

Early-ripening varieties are grown in greenhouses. By planting early varieties, you can harvest several times per season. Early-ripening varieties are typically hybrids (Druzhok F1, Uragan F1). Hybrids are known to be resistant to fungal diseases (Roma F1, Intuition F1). Hybrid varieties that remain fresh for a long time and produce attractive fruit (Ivanovets F1, Akutai F1, Krasnobay F1) are suitable for commercial cultivation.

Gardeners value not only the taste of vegetables but also their appearance. Recommended varieties include the Lorraine Beauty, whose fruit resembles tangerine segments, and ribbed tomatoes (Striped Etoile). Indoors, you can plant multicolored vegetables, such as white tomatoes (Snow White), green tomatoes (Malachite Box), dark tomatoes (Black Prince), and striped tomatoes (Tiger).

Gardeners who decide to grow vegetables in polycarbonate greenhouses should follow these recommendations:

• do not buy seeds at markets or from random people;
• buy seed material from reputable manufacturers:
• pay attention to the expiration date;
• Buy several types of seeds to be on the safe side if one type doesn't grow.

Stores sell tomatoes that are recommended for indoor planting only. Information about the variety and recommended planting method is provided on the paper bag.

New varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses

Many interesting varieties from domestic and international producers have become available. It's recommended to purchase tomatoes only from authorized distributors. These new varieties are more expensive than other tomato varieties, but they offer more positive qualities (resistance to fungal diseases, excellent yield, and attractive shape).

Junior F1

An early-ripening hybrid. Seedlings produce flowers after 80 days. The bush is compact, growing up to 55 centimeters. The berries are reddish, round, weighing up to 100 grams.

Loreley F1

A French hybrid. Ripens in 70 days. Stems are tall, berries are round, reddish, weighing up to 200 grams. Resistant to many fungal diseases.

Alliance F1

A semi-determinate hybrid, ripening in 70 days. The bushes are compact, with up to five tomatoes per cluster. The tomatoes themselves are medium-sized, round, weighing up to 250 grams.

Fantasy F1

A tall crop that matures in 75 days. Each cluster produces up to 8 round, reddish tomatoes weighing up to 150-200 grams. The tomatoes have a sweet flavor. Ripe tomatoes do not crack, store well after harvest, and transport well.

Snow Fairy Tale

A low-growing cultivar (the bush is robust, with dense, dark green foliage, up to 50 centimeters tall). The fruits are round and medium-sized. Up to thirty tomatoes ripen on a single stem.

Alsou

An early-ripening tomato variety. The stem is short but slender. The tomatoes are large, irregularly shaped, weighing up to 300 grams. They are grown for salads or juice.

The best varieties for different regions of Russia

Breeders have developed a suitable variety for each region of Russia. Before purchasing the seeds of your favorite tomatoes, it's a good idea to carefully study their characteristics.

Varieties for Siberia

In cold conditions, it is recommended to grow early-ripening varieties characterized by high yields and resistance to fungal diseases. Siberian tomatoes must be adapted to sudden climate changes. Popular varieties include Nastenka, White Filling 241, Sugar Bison, Siberian Budenovka, Gribovsky early-ripening, Ladies' fingers, Zemlyak, Miracle of the land, Siberian early-ripening, Apples in the snow, Siberian pirouette.

Nastenka

An early-ripening variety. The bush is small but compact. The berries are round, medium-sized, slightly elongated, and fleshy inside. The variety can withstand poor weather conditions. It does not require side-sucking.

Miracle of the Earth

An early-ripening variety with a tall stem. It produces large, raspberry-colored fruits. This dessert variety boasts a good yield. It is used for salads and preserves.

Apples in the snow

It ripens early and grows on a small bush. The fruits are beautiful, round, weighing up to 70 grams. It produces a good harvest and is easy to care for.

Varieties for the Urals

Specially bred varieties capable of growing and producing excellent yields in the Urals are suitable for cultivation. To ensure healthy and attractive tomatoes, choose tomatoes that ripen early or within 100 days. Recommended varieties for the Urals include: Zolotaya Rybka, Bersola, Kostroma, Titanik, and Akvarel.

Goldfish

Forms a tall stem (up to 2 meters). Ripening period is 100 days. The fruits are yellow, elongated, with a pointed tip. Ripe tomatoes weigh 120 grams.

Pink honey

They yield up to 6 kilograms per bush. The stems grow up to 70 centimeters in height. The fruits are heart-shaped, sweet, fleshy, pink, and large (up to 500 grams).

Kaspar F1

A hybrid variety that forms low bushes. The tomatoes are fleshy inside, red, oblong, and have a pointed tip. Each one weighs up to 140 grams. Ripe tomatoes do not crack and have a long shelf life after harvest.

Varieties for the Moscow region

The region has a temperate continental climate. Winters are not as cold as in Siberia. Summers are warm but rainy. It is recommended to plant early ripening or early tomatoesVegetables suitable for the Moscow region: Andromeda F1, Bird of Happiness, Sweet Bunch, Nevsky, Barberry.

Andromeda F1

An early-ripening hybrid. The stem grows up to 70 centimeters. A single bush can yield up to 10 kilograms of ripe vegetables. Each one weighs up to 120 grams.

Nevsky

A fast-maturing variety. The bushes are not very tall, but sturdy. The fruits are reddish, round, and weigh up to 60 grams each.

We select depending on the ripening period

To ensure fresh tomatoes by a specific date, it's recommended to select varieties based on their ripening time. It's best to grow both early-ripening and late-ripening tomatoes in the same greenhouse.

Early ripening

Early tomatoes are mostly determinate. This vegetable crop has a short bush (up to 70 centimeters). The fruits ripen 80 or 90 days after the first shoots emerge.

Openwork F1

This hybrid produces round, reddish, medium-sized berries. The growing season is approximately 90 days. A single stem can yield up to 5 kilograms of fruit.

Augustine

It forms a medium-sized bush (up to 50 centimeters). The fruits are sweet in taste and medium in size. They do not split and have a beautiful round shape.

Agatha

The bush is not very tall (up to 45 centimeters). The fruits are round, red, and medium-sized. The vegetables have a sweet, tart taste.

Mid-season

Determinate, selectively bred or hybrid tomatoes. These tomatoes mature in 90 to 100 days. Some varieties with tall stems are considered mid-season. They bear fruit longer and produce a larger yield.

Favorite holiday

The stem grows up to 80 centimeters. The bush requires staking and pinching. The berries are a warm pink, round, large, heart-shaped, and slightly ribbed.

Stresa

A hybrid variety that forms a tall bush. The fruits are large, round, and lightly ribbed, weighing up to 200 grams. This variety is sensitive to fertilizer and requires support and pinching.

Pink Paradise

A pinkish Japanese hybrid. The stem can grow up to two meters. The average berry weight is 120 grams. The fruits have dense, juicy, and slightly sweet flesh.

Late cultures

Late-season tomatoes begin bearing fruit after 120 days. These are indeterminate varieties. These vegetables are best grown exclusively in greenhouses.

Grandma's Gift F1

A tall-stemmed hybrid. Requires pinching and staking. Produces 5 kilograms of berries per stem. The berries are pale red, round, and slightly ribbed. The average weight of one berry is 300 grams.

King of Kings

A hybrid producing giant (over 0.5 kilograms) round greenhouse berries. It has a tall stem and requires staking and pinching. The vegetables are grown for processing into sauces or salads.

The Podsinsky Miracle

The plant has a tall stem with a spreading crown. It requires staking and pruning. The fruits are cream-shaped and weigh about 300 grams. A single bush can yield up to 6 kilograms of fruit.

Dwarf varieties of tomatoes

Low-growing tomato varieties are easy to care for. They ripen quickly and produce a good harvest. These compact, low-growing plants are planted four per square meter. These varieties include determinate or semi-determinate varieties.

Velvet season

The stem grows up to 50 centimeters. The vegetables are round, reddish, and medium-sized.

Alaska

A salad variety of tomato. The tomatoes are medium-sized, red, and round. The stems are short (up to 0.6 meters). A single plant can yield up to 5 kilograms.

Little Red Riding Hood

A variety bred in Germany. It requires no side shoots or support. The plants reach 25-40 centimeters in height and begin bearing fruit after 80 days. The fruits are perfectly round, small, weighing up to 60 grams.

Tall varieties

Tall tomato varieties require pinching and staking. These vegetables take a long time to grow, but they eventually yield a good harvest.

Absinthe

An indeterminate variety, it produces greenish-yellow berries. Ripe, round fruits have a sweet, slightly spicy flavor.

Tomato 1884

A mid-season tomato variety. The fruits are reddish, round, and slightly ribbed. The berries are large (up to 500 grams). The stem reaches 1.8 meters in length.

Academician Sakharov

A mid-season variety bred by I. Maslov. The berries are round, lightly ribbed, and red. The stem grows up to 2 meters.

Liana-like

Tomatoes of this type have long stems, sometimes growing up to 2 meters. This variety produces fruit reliably, but requires staking and pinching.

Shannon F1

The seedlings produce their first harvest on the 60th day. The berries are medium-sized (180 grams), red, and round. They are ideal for growing commercially.

Aston F1

Indeterminate tomatoes. This variety has a long but strong stem that grows quickly and produces numerous ovaries. The berries are medium-sized, red, and round.

F1 sprinter

A hybrid tomato variety. It has a tall bush that requires support. The berries are round, red, and weigh up to 180 grams.

Yellow-fruited

Yellow tomatoes are also called "golden apples." The berries' color is due to their high vitamin A content.

These types of tomatoes are grown for salads or canning. They typically have a sweet, fruity flavor.

A barrel of honey

Tall plants producing large, round, orange fruits. The vegetables have dense, fleshy flesh and few seeds. The fruits are sweet and very fragrant.

Bull's heart is orange

A tall hybrid with orange fruits. The vegetables ripen 120 days after the first shoots emerge. One bush can produce 5 kilograms of vegetables. The fruits are large and heart-shaped.

Amana Orange

An American variety of yellow tomato. It has a tall stem (1.7 meters) and round, fairly large, ribbed fruits. The flavor is slightly sweet, and the flesh is meaty and dense.

Selective hybrids

Tomatoes of this type have superior characteristics compared to other tomatoes. Hybrid varieties can be harvested over a long period of time, produce fruit well, and are rarely susceptible to diseases. The fruits of selected hybrids are typically beautifully shaped. After harvest, the vegetables can be stored for a long time at low temperatures.

Intuition F1

A tall, cluster-shaped variety. The berries are round, medium-sized (up to 120 grams), bright red, with a shiny, thin skin. The fruits have a sweet taste.

Pablo F1

An early-ripening, tall Japanese hybrid. It has a vigorous, abundantly foliated bush. It requires pinching and staking. The berries are round, firm, red, slightly ribbed, and weigh up to 200 grams.

Sweet tomato varieties

The fleshy pulp of sweet tomatoes contains a lot of sugar. Tomatoes are typically medium or large in size. Their juicy flesh is sweet when sliced.

Finger-licking good

It has a medium-sized stem (up to 50 centimeters). Fruiting begins 100 days after the earliest shoots emerge. The heart-shaped fruits are raspberry-red in color and weigh up to 0.2 kilograms.

Crimson Dawn

A tall tomato variety. It begins bearing fruit after 110 days. The berries are heart-shaped, smooth, slightly ribbed, and reddish. Each tomato weighs 0.3 kilograms. A single plant can yield up to 5 kilograms of tomatoes.

Bombay F1

A hybrid pink variety. The stems are tall. A single cluster produces five large fruits. The fruits are round, smooth, and weigh 0.35 kilograms.

Cherry tomatoes

Tomatoes produce numerous small fruits growing on a single cluster. Each berry weighs between 15 and 25 grams. The bushes can be tall or medium (short) in height.

Blue bunch F1

These are a hybrid type. The tomatoes resemble dark blue grapes. They grow in clusters. The taste is reminiscent of plums. The flesh is meaty and juicy, and ripe berries are dark purple. The fruits are small and round.

Sweet bunch

This tall variety produces small, round (up to 20 grams), sweet, reddish fruits. A single stem can yield up to 3 kilograms.

Cherry

An early-ripening variety, it begins bearing fruit 80 days after planting. The stems are tall. The fruits are small, reminiscent of cherries, with up to 30 in a cluster. A dessert variety with a sweet flavor.

Cherry Maxik F1

A tall, hybrid, early-ripening tomato. The fruits are reddish in color and weigh 20-25 grams.

Large-fruited species

Large varieties of tomatoes are grown for salads or for processing into sauces. The vegetables have a meaty, sweetish flesh.

Mazarin

A hybrid producing tall stems. The fruits ripen 120 days after the earliest shoots emerge. Up to six berries are produced per cluster, weighing up to 0.6 kilograms each. The fruits are crimson-colored and heart-shaped.

Pink giant

A tall plant with large, pink, sweet fruits. One square meter can yield 12 kilograms of vegetables.

Swamp

The plant has a tall stem (up to 1.8 meters). A single cluster bears up to 8 fruits. The tomatoes are large (0.4-0.5 kilograms). Ripe tomatoes have a greenish-yellow marsh color.

Bear's paw

It has tall stems and bear-paw-like leaves. Ripe fruits are reddish, round, and weigh up to 0.3 kilograms. They ripen late (after 120 days). The stems need to be trained and then tied up.

Persimmon

A frost-hardy variety developed by Russian breeders. Ripe fruits resemble persimmons. The plant is short, with a strong stem. The fruits are rich in carotene, sweet in taste, and weigh 0.35-0.5 kilograms each.

Tomatoes for pickling

Medium-sized tomatoes with a beautiful shape and thick skin are grown for canning (photo). These varieties are characterized by high yields and amazing flavor. The fruits are medium-sized, round or plum-shaped.

Olya

A hybrid variety with a short (up to 0.7 meters) stem, it produces up to 15 clusters, each with 7 fruits. Ripe tomatoes are round, slightly ribbed, with shiny, smooth skin. Each tomato weighs up to 150 grams.

Palenka F1

A tall Dutch hybrid. It bears fruit in 105 days. Up to five fruits ripen on a single cluster. The fruits have an elongated, plum-shaped form, weighing 140 grams each. A single square meter of planting yields 22 kilograms of fruit.

Diabolik

This hybrid has a vigorous, well-foliated, low-growing bush. The berries are red, uniform in size, and plum-shaped. Each berry weighs 150 grams.

Grozdevoy

A single bush produces up to 20 clusters, each containing about 10 tomatoes. Ripe fruits are red and elongated, finger-shaped. The stems are short (up to 1 meter). A single bush can yield up to 20 kilograms.

The highest-yielding crops

The most productive tomato varieties yield up to 30 kilograms per square meter per season. These characteristics are typically found in indeterminate and some determinate hybrid varieties.

Talitsa F1

A hybrid variety that's easy to care for. It has a tall bush. The berries are bright red, weighing up to 0.12 kilograms. The skin is thin but doesn't crack.

Budenovka

The bush grows tall (up to 0.9 meters). Fruiting begins after 110 days. The fruits are large, red, and heart-shaped. Each fruit weighs up to 0.5 kilograms.

Blagovest F1

A hybrid with a short stem, up to 10 ovaries form on a single cluster. Each tomato weighs 150 grams. The berries are red, round, and ripen gradually. Up to twelve ripe tomatoes can be harvested at a time.

Pink elephant

A variety with large pinkish fruits with fleshy, sweetish pulp. A single stem can yield up to 5 kilograms of fruit. The plant is determinate, but can sometimes grow up to 1.7 meters in height.

Varieties with immunity to late blight and other diseases

In greenhouses, it's advisable to grow varieties with good immunity, resistant to late blight and other fungal diseases. These tomatoes rarely get sick, because they have time to ripen before the disease can develop.

The Little Prince

This early-ripening variety bears fruit after 90 days. The stem grows up to 0.5 meters in height. The berries are small, round, and reddish.

Lark

Tomatoes grow on low bushes (up to 0.7 meters). The fruits ripen relatively quickly—in 80 days. This hybrid produces berries weighing up to 120 grams.

Oak tree

Early-ripening tomatoes. The bushes are low (up to 0.6 meters), compact, and sparsely branched. The tomatoes are red, round, weighing 100 grams.