Description of the best Dutch tomato varieties for greenhouses and open ground

Russia doesn't have many regions suitable for growing heat-loving crops. May snow, August fog, and September frosts destroy both cucumbers and tomatoes. In the Netherlands, hybrid vegetables have been bred for many years that thrive and produce excellent yields in a country where rain is frequent and the sun rarely breaks through the clouds. Dutch-bred tomato varieties are known for their resistance to adverse weather. These tomatoes are planted throughout Europe, and the hybrids thrive, delighting Russian gardeners with harvests.

The best varieties of Dutch tomatoes

Every year, new tomatoes are bred in the Netherlands—tall and short, early and late, with red, purple, raspberry, and orange fruits. Some varieties are suitable for both greenhouse and field planting, while others are suitable only for protected soil.

The advantages of hybrids developed in Holland include:

• resistance to adverse environments;
• presence of immunity to diseases;
• high productivity;
• interesting shape and color of tomatoes.

The mid-season indeterminate variety is popular among gardeners. tomato Ivanhoe, which is planted in a greenhouse. Gardeners highly appreciated the early varieties Berberana, Benito, Belle, Donald, and Diadema.

For open ground

Hybrids do have a drawback. Their flavor is inferior to that of regular varieties, but they don't leak juice during transport. When ripened in direct sunlight, the tomatoes become sugary and lack flavor.

In favorable climate conditions, gardeners prefer to plant tomatoes in the garden.

Half-fast

This hybrid variety boasts a vigorous, low-growing bush, is drought-tolerant, and is resistant to common diseases. Fruit sets even in cool weather, ripening within three months of emergence. Hybrid tomatoes Polfast F1 when ripe they have:

• rounded shape;
• scarlet color;
• elastic skin;
• with sweetish pulp.

The ribbed fruits are collected in clusters and weigh over 100 g. The tomatoes are suitable for winter preparations and can be added to salads.

Debut

This determinate hybrid is prized for its early harvest, with the first tomatoes harvested within three months. The low-growing plants are less susceptible to late blight. The plant is virtually immune to:

• leaf spot;
• fusarium;
• verticillium wilt;
• Alternaria.

A tomato plant produces up to 5 kg of round, classic-colored tomatoes. Under favorable conditions and proper care, individual tomatoes weigh 230–250 g.

Tarpan

This hybrid variety is adapted to a temperate climate. Compact, sparsely foliated bushes produce clusters of 5 or 6 inflorescences. When ripe, the tomatoes turn pink and have a sweet flavor. Their juicy flesh and firm skin allow them to store well and retain their appearance during long-distance transport. Individual tomatoes weigh 200 g, with an average yield of 9.7 kg per square meter.

Tanya

This determinate variety features spreading bushes with large leaves, growing to about 60 cm tall. It tolerates heat well, requires no shaping or pinching, and is resistant to verticillium wilt, gray spot, and late blight. The first ovary appears under the seventh leaf.

When planting 5 bushes of the Tanya F1 variety per 1 square meter, 80 days after the sprouts emerge, more than 4.5 kg of round tomatoes are harvested.

The fruits are pink, and the flesh is also pink. They weigh about 170 grams, and their firm skin prevents them from cracking.

Sultan

This hybrid thrives in the Krasnodar region and the Caucasus, and is also grown by gardeners in the Voronezh and Belgorod regions. The tomatoes grow in clusters on compact, low bushes. Ripe tomatoes weigh approximately 200 g. The vibrantly colored fruits have up to eight seed chambers.

The Sultan hybrid is valued for its high yield, with one plant producing up to 5 kg of tomatoes that ripen early and store and transport well.

Super Red

This hybrid thrives in climates with hot, dry summers. It is resistant to fusarium wilt and viral infections. On sturdy, low-growing bushes, tomatoes with a classic coloring ripen in just over two months after germination. Individual fruits weigh up to 200 g. This tomato is prized for its high productivity and excellent transportability.

For greenhouses

Gardeners also buy Dutch tomato seeds for planting in protected soil. They germinate well, and the seedlings grow even with a lack of light and are not affected by black leg.

Pink Paradise F1

The indeterminate hybrid is secured to a support, and the bush grows up to 2 meters. The tomato, which produces dense foliage, is trained into a single stem, allowing for a harvest of approximately 5 kg of tomatoes in just 75 days after sprouting. The fruits are characterized by:

• rich taste;
• large size;
• pink color.

Pink Paradise roots are resistant to nematode damage. The variety is resistant to verticillium wilt, rarely suffers from cladosporiosis, and is immune to tobacco mosaic virus.

F1 President

This Dutch hybrid produces excellent fruit in a plastic greenhouse. The tall plants are supported by a support structure and require pinching and proper training, but they reward this care with a bountiful harvest. The plant produces up to 8 kg of classic-colored tomatoes weighing around 250 g early. The beautiful tomato clusters break off under their weight.

The President hybrid is immune to viral and bacterial infections and does not rot in soil contaminated with fungal mycelium.

Skif F1

This indeterminate variety, bred in the Netherlands, boasts a stable yield. On a plant up to 1.7 meters tall, the ovary forms above the fifth leaf. When properly trained, a vine can yield up to 6 kg of oval tomatoes with a beautiful nose. The fruits, covered in firm skin, weigh almost 250 grams. They do not crack during transportation.

Bobcat F1

The hybrid is planted in a greenhouse. Although the tomatoes ripen late, the bush is not affected by gray leaf mold, fusarium wilt, or brown spot. The fruits weigh about 180 g, with some specimens weighing 250 g.

For gardeners planting Bobcat tomato, enjoy the sweet and sour taste of tomatoes that transport well and have a long shelf life. With proper care, the hybrid produces a stable harvest.

Crystal F1

The Dutch-bred truss tomato grows quickly and develops a dense foliage. The lower leaves are always plucked, leaving a single stem. The tomatoes ripen in three months, acquiring their classic color and possessing three chambers containing seeds. The plant produces up to a bucket of sweet and sour tomatoes.

Varieties of varieties depending on the ripening period

Breeders have developed and continue to develop tomatoes whose fruits ripen at different times. The first tomatoes are harvested two months after the sprouts emerge, and the last ones are harvested in the fall.

Early ripening

Gardeners usually allocate at least some space to plant hybrids that ripen quickly. Early tomatoes are not quite suitable for canning and pickling and are eaten immediately.

Big Beef F1

A hybrid bred in the Netherlands, it has taken root in various regions of Russia. The shoots of this indeterminate tomato are tied to a trellis. The tomatoes are set in clusters of five and ripen in 100 days.

The fruits are large, weighing over 200 grams, with individual specimens weighing close to 800–1000 grams. The tomatoes are covered with smooth skin, and when cut, the juicy flesh reveals six chambers containing seeds.

The variety tolerates low temperatures well. Up to a bucket of aromatic tomatoes are harvested from each bush, which are then used for juice and sauce.

Mid-season

Vegetables harvested in early autumn are better suited for storage and canning. They accumulate sugar and acquire a sweeter flavor.

Organza F1

Gardeners are eager to purchase the racemose tomato seeds produced by a Dutch company. This tall hybrid boasts high yields, yielding up to 20 kg of fruit per square meter, which boast:

• bright orange color;
• interesting oval shape;
• increased dry matter content.

The tomatoes weigh about 50 grams and fit whole into jars. This variety tolerates adverse conditions and rarely suffers from disease.

Torbay F1

This hybrid grows only 80 cm tall, but the bush is tied to a trellis, leaving two stems during training. When ripe, the plants are literally covered with large, beautiful pink tomatoes. The ribbed fruits weigh close to 200 g, and the flesh is rich in juice.

Bomax F1

This hybrid boasts unlimited growth and produces fruit well in the field or garden, provided the clusters are properly trained. The tomatoes ripen in mid-season, changing from green to a classic, rich color. They weigh approximately 200 grams, do not crack during transport, and have a shelf life of up to six weeks.

Small-fruited tomato varieties

Gardeners grow miniature tomato hybrids for winter storage. These vegetables fit whole into jars and look unique, especially when they come in a variety of colors.

Annatefka F1

This mid-season hybrid is adapted to the central climate and is grown in a greenhouse. Almost two buckets of tomatoes can be harvested from one square meter. A single cluster produces up to nine miniature tomatoes weighing 30 grams. Ripe fruits acquire a classic color and a pleasant flavor.

Trebus F1

This indeterminate variety, developed in the Netherlands, is planted in various regions of Russia. This hybrid bush impresses with its elegant clusters, which produce up to 13 tomatoes weighing up to 30 g, which ripen quickly. The rounded fruits are brightly colored, have a sweet flavor, and do not crack during transportation.

Annaluka F1

This indeterminate salad hybrid is grown in Belarus and northwestern Russia. In greenhouse conditions, it yields up to 4 kg of fruit per square meter, with each cluster bearing 10–12 brightly colored tomatoes weighing approximately 30 g.

Sakura F1

This tomato with a beautiful name thrives in harsh climates, but only in protected soil. In a plastic greenhouse, 7–8 kg of fruit ripen within 2.5 months after the first shoots emerge. These miniature tomatoes weigh 15 g and have smooth, tough skin.

Sunstream F1

This indeterminate hybrid thrives in the Volga region. The medium-sized plant produces 6 to 8 elliptical fruits on its trusses early. Each tomato weighs no more than 40 g, has two chambers, firm flesh, and a sweet and sour flavor.

Tomajino F1

This tomato is adapted to climates with damp, cool summers. This indeterminate hybrid has a moderate yield, but boasts attractive branches bearing a dozen and a half shiny-skinned tomatoes. The largest specimens weigh 25–26 grams.

Medium-fruited

The most popular among gardeners and farmers are Dutch hybrids with tomatoes weighing 100–130 g. These varieties are distinguished by their productivity, and the fruits are suitable for any purpose.

Fizuma F1

This indeterminate hybrid is disease-resistant. When planted in a heated greenhouse, 1 square meter of soil yields approximately 40 kg of round, classic-colored tomatoes weighing no more than 140 g. The bushes produce 5-7 clusters.

Corleone F1

This Dutch hybrid thrives in temperate climates, where it's grown under plastic. It's prized for its high yield and versatile use. The egg-shaped tomatoes have juicy flesh and weigh about 130 grams.

Matthew F1

This early-ripening indeterminate variety is grown by gardeners in central Russia. Ripe tomatoes are orange and oblong in shape. When planted in a greenhouse, approximately 25 kg of tomatoes with two seed chambers are harvested per square meter.

Large-fruited hybrids

Thanks to the work of Dutch breeders, good tomato yields weighing up to 500 g can be grown in challenging climate conditions.

Pozzano F1

The fruits of this hybrid variety, which ripen in three months, seem made for canning. Although the tomatoes weigh almost 200 grams, they fit whole in a jar. They are shaped like red peppers and have firm flesh.

The Pozzano tomato is resistant to fungal infections, is not affected by viral diseases, and, if agricultural practices are followed, produces a high yield.

Dimerose F1

The salad variety produces tomatoes with numerous seed chambers that ripen early on its vines. The beautiful pink fruits weigh approximately 190 g and are spherical in shape. Up to 27 kg of tomatoes can be harvested per square meter.

Belfast F1

This Dutch hybrid tolerates low temperatures and produces fruit in low light conditions. The plant reaches 2 meters in height. With proper training and care, the gently ribbed tomatoes ripen in 95 days and weigh approximately 350 g.

Tall varieties

Dutch breeders are developing not only compact, low-growing tomato varieties but also indeterminate hybrids that grow up to 2 meters in height. The shoots of these varieties need to be secured to supports, excess stems removed, and side shoots regularly pinched. With proper care, these varieties produce excellent yields. These include the Belfast, Diagram, and Shennom hybrids. The fruits of these tomatoes are prized for their taste and marketability.

Dwarf and standard varieties

Tall tomatoes require special care, don't thrive in all locations, and take up a lot of space. In the Netherlands, every plot of land counts, so breeders are creating hybrids with compact root systems and upright trunks up to 50 cm tall.

Standard varieties tolerate sudden temperature fluctuations, withstand drought, and are planted densely, which allows for increased yields.

Gardeners enjoy growing the cold-resistant Dutch hybrid Bobcat, with fruits weighing about 350 g.

This dwarf tomato grows to a height of no more than 35 cm and thrives in both pots and tubs. The miniature Tiny Tim bush looks stunning during the fruiting season. Its bright red, shiny fruits weigh only 20 grams.