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Until recently, greenhouses made of glass or polyethylene were mainly installed on land. Their installation took a long time, and the quality and reliability were low. A modern alternative to such complex structures are polycarbonate greenhouses, which, due to ease of installation and high consumer qualities, are gaining more and more market share over time. They can grow all the crops familiar to farmers, for example, peppers, tomatoes, eggplants. So, if desired, early varieties of tomatoes can be cultivated in polycarbonate greenhouses, which will become a source of vitamins in the spring and will undoubtedly surprise the neighbors. For these purposes, early varieties of tomatoes for a polycarbonate greenhouse can be distinguished from the total number of tomatoes, the description of which is given below.
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The use of polycarbonate for the manufacture of greenhouses allows you to create optimal conditions for growing tomatoes: moderate humidity, no overheating during the day, prevention of sudden changes in day and night temperatures. However, when choosing a variety, it should be borne in mind that the greenhouse microclimate can provoke the development of harmful bacteria. You can eliminate the possibility of developing diseases by using chemicals, however, it is better if the tomatoes have their own protection against diseases such as blossom end rot, tobacco mosaic virus, fusarium and others.
To get an early harvest of tomatoes, you should pay attention to the ripening period of tomatoes at the stage of seed selection. So, early-ripening or ultra-early varieties should be preferred, the fruits of which ripen in the shortest possible period.
Below in the article are the best early maturing tomato varieties for growing in polycarbonate greenhouses, which combine a high level of disease resistance and an extremely short fruit ripening period.
Buddy F1
A wonderful greenhouse tomato, represented by medium-sized bushes up to 70 cm high. Plants are determinant, medium leafy, have a high yield (10 kg / m2). The taste of tomatoes is excellent, the purpose of vegetables is universal.
Tomatoes of the Druzhok f1 variety are small, weighing up to 100 gr., They ripen together in 95-100 days from the moment of germination. Tomatoes are characterized by complex protection against diseases.
Blagovest F1
Wonderful tall greenhouse tomato. It has an excellent yield: from one bush you can get more than 5 kg of tomatoes. In terms of 1 m2 soil, the yield of the variety is 17 kg. In addition to high yields, the advantages of tomatoes include excellent resistance to various diseases characteristic of polycarbonate greenhouses.
Tomatoes of the Blagovest f1 variety are determinate, but slightly leafy, which makes it easier to care for the bushes. The height of the bushes does not exceed 1,5 m. Tomatoes are tied on brushes of 5-10 pieces. The ripening period of vegetables is 95-100 days. Ripe tomatoes weigh about 100 gr., have excellent taste, commercial qualities and transportability.
Semko Sindbad f1
By growing this variety, it will certainly be possible to surprise the neighbors with the earliest harvest, since it will be possible to remove the first ripe tomatoes already in early June. Active ripening of tomatoes of the Semko Sinbad f1 variety begins 85 days from the day the seed germinates.
The height of medium-sized bushes of this variety varies from 50 to 70 cm. The foliage of plants is weak. In general, the culture is unpretentious, however, with all this, it is ready to please the owner with high yields (over 10 kg / m2). Delicious tomatoes are great not only for fresh salads, but also for canning: small tomatoes weighing no more than 90 grams. perfectly placed in a jar and retain their individual taste and aroma after canning.
pink cheeks
Large-fruited non-hybrid variety of tomato. Its feature is the pink-raspberry color of the fruit. The mass of tomatoes of this variety can exceed 300 gr. Delicious fragrant vegetables can be used for processing.
Bushes are determinant. Their height varies from 80 cm to 1,5 m. Above 6-8 leaves, brushes form on plants, on each of which 3-5 ovaries can be seen. The ripening period of tomatoes is just over 100 days. The harvest period is long, from June to August inclusive. The overall yield is low – 7 kg / m2.
The pink cheeks tomato variety is resistant to verticillium, fusarium, alternariosis, which makes it suitable for polycarbonate greenhouses.
Soyuz-8 F1
Excellent domestic hybrid of greenhouse tomatoes. Its bushes are medium-sized, do not exceed 1 m in height. They abundantly form tomatoes weighing 110-120 gr., Which is the key to a high yield of 15-17 kg / m2.
The high resistance of the Soyuz 8 f1 variety to common diseases and the short ripening period of vegetables (100 days) makes it possible to get an early crop of tomatoes in a polycarbonate greenhouse.
Shustrik F1
A fairly popular variety of tomatoes, which is loved by gardeners. Its fruits are very tasty: the pulp contains a large amount of sugar, its texture is dense, but tender, the thin skin covering the fruit is almost invisible when eating a vegetable. Such delicious tomatoes can be the “highlight” of any table.
Cultivating tomatoes “Shustrik f1” is quite simple. To do this, it is necessary to grow seedlings in the spring and dive into a polycarbonate greenhouse in mid-May. By regularly watering and feeding the plants, already 80 days after sowing the seeds for seedlings, it will be possible to try the first tomatoes of this variety. The total yield for the season will be more than 7 kg / m2, and the mass ripening of the crop will last about a month from 100 to 130 days of crop cultivation.
The above varieties of tomatoes have proven themselves to be excellent for growing in polycarbonate greenhouses in the central part of Our Country. With their help, it is not at all difficult to get an early harvest of delicious tomatoes for personal consumption and for sale. The choice of a farmer in this case should be based on an analysis of characteristics and personal preferences.
Tomatoes in the north
Growing tomatoes in the northern regions is quite difficult. The harsh climate does not allow plants to fully grow and bear fruit. In this case, a polycarbonate greenhouse is a godsend for the farmer: in such a shelter, the optimum temperature for tomatoes is maintained, which means that obtaining a quality crop is quite possible. To do this, it is only necessary to choose a suitable variety of tomatoes and familiarize yourself with the basic rules for growing this crop.
Yamal
The name of this variety already speaks of adaptability to a harsh climate. At the same time, the variety is early ripening: it takes only 83 days for the fruit to ripen. In the northern regions, Yamal tomatoes are grown in greenhouses and greenhouses, in particular, polycarbonate shelter is excellent for cultivation. Tomato is resistant to common diseases.
The uniqueness of Yamal tomatoes lies in the fact that from determinate, undersized bushes up to 50 cm high, you can collect a record amount of vegetables in the amount of up to 20 kg / m2. At the same time, such high yields are stable, and do not significantly depend on compliance with the rules of cultivation.
Tomatoes of this variety are tasty, sweet, juicy. Their size is small, weight does not exceed 100 grams. The fruits are used fresh and canned.
Olya f1
This variety has an exceptionally high yield, which can exceed 26 kg/m2. Suitable tomato “Olya f1” for growing in polycarbonate greenhouses in harsh climatic conditions. Determinate bushes are medium-sized, up to 120 cm high. The mass fruiting of the variety occurs in 95-100 days, however, you can try the first tomatoes 15-20 days earlier.
Tomatoes “Olya f1” medium-sized, weighing up to 110 gr. Vegetables are tasty and suitable for processing.
Important! Variety “Olya f1” is great for the northern climate, as it is resistant to cold, heat, lack of light.
Ural F1
A very productive tomato variety that can be grown in polycarbonate greenhouses. Even in the conditions of the north, a caring owner will be able to collect more than 8 kg of vegetables from one indeterminate bush over 1,5 m high. The fruits of this variety are quite large, weighing more than 350 grams. The purpose of vegetables is salad, however, sauces, ketchups and juices from tomatoes of the Ural f1 variety are also very tasty.
The ripening period of tomatoes is average in duration: 110-120 days. The variety has a high resistance to common diseases.
A polycarbonate greenhouse allows farmers in the northern regions to enjoy their own environmentally friendly tomato crop. These varieties are distinguished by high yield and excellent taste of vegetables. Surely every farmer who tries to grow one of the described tomatoes will be satisfied.
Conclusion
The above varieties allow you to get an early crop of tomatoes in polycarbonate greenhouses. They have a high degree of protection against various diseases and a short period of fruit ripening. From the above list, every farmer, regardless of experience and knowledge, will be able to choose the best variety of tomatoes that will delight with fresh fruits of excellent taste and will not cause trouble when growing.