The best and most productive tomato varieties for greenhouse cultivation in the Urals, with descriptions

The country's regions differ in their climate. These are taken into account when planning gardening. Greenhouse conditions are often used to grow crops such as tomatoes. Special hybrids have been bred to thrive in different climates. Tomato varieties suitable for greenhouse cultivation in the Urals boast improved adaptability.

The specifics of growing tomatoes in greenhouses in the Urals

The Urals are a region located at the junction of the East European and West Siberian Plains. The Ural Mountains form the bulk of the region. This location determines the region's climate. The West Siberian Plain region is known for its harsh weather conditions. In the east, temperatures rise, precipitation is low, and winters are milder.

The Middle Urals are characterized by a mixture of climate zones, frequent strong winds, and hot and dry summers. These characteristics determine the specifics of vegetable cultivation in the Urals.Tomatoes are quite demanding plants. To get a good harvest, gardeners need to provide favorable conditions. In the Urals, it's common to grow tomatoes in greenhouses.

To plant tomatoes indoors, you need to choose the right type of greenhouse. Based on their structure, they come in:

• single-pitched (these types are attached to houses or outbuildings);
• gable (designed in the shape of a house);
• arched (not suitable for use in regions where there is a lot of snow in winter);
• teardrop-shaped (they are recommended for planting in the Urals);
• polygonal (this type is not so common in Russia, it is usually used in Europe);
• Dutch (such greenhouses are recommended to be built from metal frames and glass, suitable for growing on an industrial scale).

According to the type of covering material, greenhouses are classified as:

• made of polycarbonate;
• made of glass;
• made of polyethylene.

Polycarbonate coverings with various frame material combinations are suitable for the Ural climate. This is the most reliable type of covering, protecting plants from wind and frost.

Information! Polycarbonate can withstand the weight of frozen snow. When properly secured, it can withstand a pressure of 70 kilograms.

How to select and prepare seeds before planting

When planting tomatoes in a greenhouse in the Urals, select varieties that possess a set of distinctive qualities:

1. Early ripening. This is an important quality given the region's climate. Some areas experience early frosts, and gardeners must harvest the fruit before they do.
2. Resistance to infectious diseases. Low nighttime temperatures often weaken crops, making them susceptible to disease, so it's important to select varieties that are resilient to these conditions.
3. Resistance to temperature fluctuations. Sudden weather changes are typical for some regions of the Trans-Urals.

Experts recommend choosing hybrid tomato varieties developed by breeders in the Siberian region for the harsh conditions of the Urals. These varieties take into account the climate's specific features.

Please note: High-yielding fruits recommended by residents of the southern part of the country are not suitable for growing in Ural greenhouses.

Seeds are obtained in two ways: by harvesting them yourself, from a previous successful harvest, or by purchasing them from specialty stores. Purchased seeds can be pelleted, meaning they don't require processing and are ready for planting. Seeds collected at home or purchased as grains require special handling:

1. For processing, prepare a 5% saline solution and place the seeds in it.
2. The grains that float to the surface are removed. They are unusable.
3. The remaining seeds are dried.
4. Then they are placed in a growth stimulator and then sown.

Review of the best varieties for indoor cultivation

For greenhouse planting in the Urals, selected tomato varieties are chosen. The bushes can be short or tall. The choice depends on the size of the greenhouse structure and the number of tomato plants.

Indeterminate tomato varieties

These varieties are tomatoes that stop growing at the end of the plant's growing season. Indeterminate greenhouse varieties have characteristics that give them advantages, but also disadvantages:

Pros	Cons
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor soil types	Support posts and garters are required
They bear fruit abundantly: 10-13 kilograms of tomatoes are harvested from 1 square meter	Require regular and frequent pinching
They do not require special care	Equipment providing additional lighting is required.
Resistant to infections
The fruiting period is long – from July to October

A distinctive feature of growing indeterminate varieties is their long germination period, which can take up to two months. Sowing is done in early March to ensure timely planting of the seedlings indoors.

Aladdin F1

It's considered a mid-season variety, with the period from germination to the first fruit set being approximately 100-115 days. Fruiting is gradual, meaning the tomatoes ripen throughout the summer.

Fruit characteristics:

• juicy, reddish-brown;
• weighing up to 150 grams;
• The yield is about 10 kilograms per 1 square meter.

The advantage of this variety is its resistance to fusarium and other types of fungi. It is suitable for storage and does not crack. It is used for canning for the winter, making tomato juice, and salads.

Care instructions:

• seedlings are sown in early March;
• picking is done when the first leaf appears;
• planted in soil after 35-40 days.

Grandma's basket

A distinctive feature of this variety is its ability to thrive in shaded conditions with low light. Fruits weigh 200-250 grams and ripen 120 days after planting. Growing recommendations:

• for seedlings, the end of March is chosen;
• The beginning of May is suitable for planting in soil;
• tight garter is required after planting;
• formation into one stem by regular pinching;
• Tomatoes should be harvested as they ripen.

Bananza

The variety is named after the banana-like fruits. The tomatoes are red, and 15 or 20 centimeters long. They are suitable for pickling, salads, and stewing. Fruiting is characterized as abundant and consistent. The recommended time for planting seedlings is late February. Staking is necessary a few days after greenhouse planting.

To form a stem, regular pinching of the side shoots is necessary, removing the lower leaves and pinching the growth point.

BimBom F1

This hybrid is highly resistant to low temperatures, requires little care, and produces fruit with improved shelf life. It begins bearing fruit 115-118 days after planting.

Simple clusters can produce 6-10 ovaries. The fruits become heavier as they ripen, but due to their strong attachment, they do not fall off.

Lemon giant

This hybrid is suitable for planting in open ground. It has an average maturity of about 120 days. The fruits are recognizable by their color: they are bright yellow, ribbed, and large. The average weight is 650 grams.

Growing recommendations:

• sowing for seedlings – end of February;
• sowing depth – 2 centimeters;
• leaf picking – on the 2nd or 3rd leaf;
• After planting, high-quality garter is required;
• additional access to light is required.

Crème brulee

This variety is considered semi-determinate. Bush heights are differentiated by planting:

• open ground – assumes growth up to 1 meter;
• greenhouse – up to 1.5 meters.

The variety's fruits are flat, round, and thin-skinned. They weigh up to 400 grams. It boasts medium ripeness—from planting to fruiting—in 115-118 days.

Sugar Nastasya

A unique hybrid developed at the Ural Agricultural Engineering Department. The tomatoes are crimson, heart-shaped, and weigh up to 400 grams. They are used exclusively for fresh consumption and are suitable for salads.

The stem reaches 1.5 meters in height and requires secure support. Greenhouse planting occurs on the 55th day of seedling growth.

Determinate tomato varieties

Tomatoes of this type stop growing when the flower cluster appears at the top. These varieties have distinctive characteristics:

• fruit ripening period is early;
• the height of the bushes reaches 1 meter;
• low yields compared to indeterminate varieties;
• fruiting is infrequent;
• do not require frequent pinching;
• do not require tying.

They are chosen for all types of greenhouses and are suitable for various regions of the Urals. Compared to indeterminate varieties, their cultivation does not require additional equipment such as lighting.

Golitsyn

This is one of the most well-known early-ripening tomato varieties. It begins bearing fruit at 95 days of age. The fruits are characteristically egg-shaped, red, and juicy. They weigh between 70 and 100 grams. They are suitable for canning and processing. A single plant can yield up to 3 kilograms of tomatoes.

Iris F1

This selective variety was developed specifically for the Ural region. Features:

• unpretentious;
• bears fruit consistently;
• exhibits resistance to temperature changes;
• the height of the bushes reaches 130 centimeters;
• the fruits are spherical in shape, red in color, and weigh 200-250 grams;
• Tomatoes have thin skins and are suitable for cooking with elements of heat treatment.

Snubnose

This variety is considered mid-season, with fruiting time dependent on planting time. It's called superdeterminate due to its bush height, which reaches 50 centimeters. These tomatoes are ideal for planting in closed greenhouses. Four fruits are set per inflorescence, with an average weight of 200 grams. This variety boasts high yields—up to 9 kilograms of tomatoes can be harvested from a single bush. The fruits are suitable for all types of preserves and are suitable for long-term storage.

Bourgeois

This hybrid is recommended for the Ural regions with unstable weather conditions. It adapts to sudden weather changes and withstands both sub-zero temperatures and hot weather. The average fruit weight reaches 200 grams, and the dry matter content is only 6%, making this variety a juicy variety.

Each tomato plant yields approximately 3-4 kilograms of tomatoes. The plants are 1 meter tall. They are tied up after planting in a greenhouse, and side shoots are removed as needed.

Openwork

This is a standard-type hybrid, with low-growing bushes reaching 80 centimeters. The foliage is dense and bright green.

Gardeners highlight its advantages:

• ensures a good harvest under any climate conditions;
• the fruits are particularly dense, weighing up to 350 grams;
• exhibits resistance to high temperatures and is not afraid of drought;
• used in the preparation of any type of dish, suitable for canning and hot cooking;
• resistant to fungal infections.

Honey cream

A very popular early-ripening variety. Gardeners love it for its compact fruits. From germination to fruiting, it takes 95 days. The variety is suitable for growing outdoors. The bush grows to about 60 centimeters tall. The fruits are smooth and juicy, with thin skin, weighing up to 70 grams.

Their shape resembles enlarged plums, which explains the variety's name. They are used for pickling, and due to their small size, they are often paired with other vegetables. The variety is resistant to infectious and fungal diseases. A single bush yields up to 4.5 kilograms of tomatoes.

It is necessary to remove side shoots from the plant as often as possible, as it has a tendency to form many empty ovaries.

Big Momma

A very early-ripening hybrid. The average time from first germination to fruiting is 85-90 days. The average fruit weight is 300-340 grams.

A gift for a woman

The variety is widespread due to its characteristics:

• high yield rates;
• there are 5 fruits on one bush;
• bush height – 70 centimeters;
• yield from 1 bush – up to 30 units.

Rich red tomatoes, suitable for all types of cooking. Delicious even after long storage.

Early

The Ural region is considered a high-risk area for crops. To ensure a timely harvest, many gardeners prefer to choose early tomato varieties. The most popular are:

• Alpha;
• Aphrodite;
• Explosion.

Large

Indeterminate varieties are distinguished by their disease resistance and high yield. Fruits of these varieties reach up to 1 kilogram:

• Pudovic;
• Alabai.

The most fruitful

In terms of yield, the most popular are:

1. Siberian Express is a hybrid variety bred specifically for Siberian and Ural conditions; it yields at least 10 kilograms of tomatoes per square meter.
2. Rosemary F1. A distinctive feature of this variety is its pink fruit; a single bush yields up to 11 kilograms.
3. Dad. This hybrid is designed for regions with low temperatures. It's crimson in color and heart-shaped. A single bush yields up to 10 kilograms of tomatoes.

Reviews from experienced gardeners

Descriptions of popular varieties for growing in the Urals look promising, but are only theoretical.As the experience of experienced gardeners shows, growing tomatoes in the region is accompanied by characteristic difficulties:

• seedlings that are planted in February often do not have enough light due to the short daylight hours in the Urals;
• Seedlings that are weakened by a lack of natural ultraviolet light are susceptible to disease.

Based on feedback from those who have been successfully growing tomatoes in the Urals for a long time, we can compile a brief outline of recommendations for beginners:

• To get an early harvest, it is necessary to choose low-growing hybrid varieties;
• To protect plants from the hot sun, it is necessary to cover the gaps with non-woven fabric or lightly shade them with a clay solution that can be easily washed off with a stream of water;
• For greenhouse hybrids, it is not recommended to form a bush with more than 2 stems;
• The main quality of good tomatoes suitable for growing in the Urals is considered to be the ability to set fruit in any weather conditions.