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Many gardeners prefer to grow tall tomatoes. Most of these varieties are indeterminate, which means they bear fruit until the onset of cold weather. At the same time, it is advisable to grow tomatoes in greenhouses, where favorable conditions persist until late autumn. The article also provides the best tall varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses, which allow you to get a generous harvest of delicious vegetables without much hassle.
TOP-5
By analyzing the sales trends of seed companies and feedback from experienced farmers in various forums, you can make a selection of the most popular tall tomatoes. So, the TOP-5 best varieties of tomatoes included:
Tolstoy F1
This hybrid rightfully occupies a leading position in the ranking of tall tomatoes. Its advantages are:
- early fruit ripening (70-75 days from the day of germination);
- high resistance to diseases (late blight, fusarium, cladosporiosis, tip and root rot virus);
- high yield (12 kg/m2).
It is necessary to grow tomatoes of the Tolstoy F1 variety in greenhouse conditions with the placement of 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. With early planting of seedlings in the soil, the peak of fruit ripening occurs in June. Tomatoes of this hybrid are round-cubic in shape, painted in bright red. The mass of each vegetable is approximately 100-120 g. The taste of the fruit is excellent: the pulp is dense, sweet, the skin is thin, tender. You can use tomatoes for pickling, canning.
President F1
Dutch greenhouse tomatoes. The main advantage of the variety is unpretentious care and high yield. The period from germination to the active phase of fruit ripening is 70-100 days. It is recommended to plant plants with a frequency of 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. In the process of growing, the hybrid does not require chemical treatment, since it has comprehensive protection against a number of common diseases. Variety “President F1” is large-fruited: the weight of each tomato is 200-250 g. The color of the vegetables is red, the flesh is dense, the shape is round. Fruits differ in good transportability and a possibility of long storage.
Diva F1
An early ripe hybrid of domestic selection, intended for growing in greenhouse conditions. The height of the bushes of this variety reaches 1,5 m, so seedlings should be planted no thicker than 4-5 plants per 1 m2 soil. The period from the day of sowing the seed to the beginning of active fruiting is 90-95 days. The variety can be cultivated in the central and northwestern regions of Our Country, as it is resistant to adverse climatic conditions and has protection from most of the characteristic diseases. The fruits of the hybrid “Prima Donna F1” at the ripening stage are green and brown in color, upon reaching technical ripeness, their color becomes intensely red. The pulp of tomatoes is fleshy, fragrant, but sour. Each rounded tomato weighs 120-130 g. The purpose of the fruits of this variety is universal.
Cow’s heart
Variety of tall tomatoes for film greenhouses. It is distinguished by particularly fleshy, large fruits, the weight of which can reach 400 g. Their color is pink-raspberry, the shape is heart-shaped. The taste of tomatoes is excellent: the pulp is sweet, fragrant. It is recommended to use the fruits of this variety for the preparation of fresh salads. You can see the tomatoes of the Ox’s Heart variety in the photo above. The height of the plant exceeds 1,5 m. Fruit-bearing brushes are abundantly formed on the bushes, on each of which 3-4 tomatoes are tied. The recommended scheme for planting plants in a greenhouse: 4-5 bushes per 1 m2 soil. Mass maturation of large fruits occurs after 110-115 days from the day of emergence of seedlings. The yield of the variety is high, it is 10 kg / m2.
Pink Elephant
Another large-fruited tomato variety for greenhouses, bred by domestic breeders. It is planted 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. Plant height varies from 1,5 to 2 meters. The variety has genetic protection against common diseases and does not require additional treatment with chemicals. The period from seed sowing to active fruiting is 110-115 days. Yield of indeterminate plant 8,5 kg/m2. The fruits of the Pink Elephant variety weigh about 200-300 g. Their shape is flat-round, the color is raspberry-pink. The pulp is dense, fleshy, the seed chambers are hardly noticeable. Tomatoes are recommended to be consumed fresh, and also used for making ketchup, tomato paste. The tall varieties listed are the best, as they are the preferred choice of professional farmers in most cases. Of course, tall tomatoes in a greenhouse need a garter and regular removal of stepchildren, however, such efforts are justified by high yields and excellent fruit taste. Beginning gardeners, who are just facing the choice of tomato varieties, should definitely pay attention to proven tall tomatoes.
High yield
Among the tall, indeterminate varieties of tomato, there are a number of particularly productive ones. They are grown not only in private backyards, but also in industrial greenhouses. Such tomato seeds are available to every gardener. A description of the most famous tall varieties, characterized by particularly high yields, is given below.
Admiro F1
This representative of the Dutch selection is a hybrid. It is grown exclusively in protected conditions. The height of the bushes of this variety exceeds 2 m, so it is necessary to plant plants no thicker than 3-4 pieces / m2. The variety is resistant to TMV, cladosporiosis, fusarium, verticillium. It can be cultivated in regions with adverse climatic conditions. It has a consistently high yield of up to 39 kg/m2. Tomatoes of the Admiro F1 variety are red, flat-round in shape. Their flesh is moderately dense, sweet. The weight of each tomato is approximately 130 g. The purpose of the fruit is universal.
De barao royal
Many experienced gardeners know a number of varieties with this name. So, there are tomatoes “De Barao” orange, pink, gold, black, brindle and other colors. All these varieties are represented by tall bushes, however, only “De barao royal” has a record yield. The yield of this variety reaches 15 kg per bush or 41 kg per 1 m2 soil. The height of an indeterminate plant is up to 3 m. At 1 m2 soil, it is recommended to plant no more than 3 such tall bushes. On each fruiting brush, 8-10 tomatoes are tied at the same time. For the ripening of vegetables, 110-115 days are required from the day the shoots appear. Tomatoes of the De barao royal variety have a delicate raspberry color and an oval-plum shape. Their weight varies from 100 to 150 g. The taste of the fruit is excellent: the pulp is dense, fleshy, sweet, the skin is tender, thin.
Hazard F1
An excellent hybrid that allows you to get a crop of up to 36 kg / m2. It is recommended to grow it in protected conditions. Plants are indeterminate, tall. For their cultivation, it is recommended to use the seedling method. The cultivation technology provides for the placement of no more than 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. The variety is resistant to most common diseases. For the ripening of its fruits, 113-120 days are required. The crop yield is high – up to 36 kg / m2. Tomatoes varieties “Azarro F1” have a flat-round shape and red color. Their flesh is firm and sweet. The average fruit weight is 150 g. A feature of the hybrid is the increased resistance of tomatoes to cracking.
Brooklyn F1
One of the best hybrids of foreign selection. It is characterized by medium early fruit ripening (113-118 days) and high yield (35 kg/m2). The culture is thermophilic, therefore it is recommended to grow it exclusively in greenhouse conditions. It is necessary to plant tall tomatoes with a frequency of 3-4 pcs / m2. Plants are resistant to a number of common diseases and do not require additional processing during the growing season. Tomatoes of the Brooklyn F1 variety are represented by a flat-round shape. Their color is red, the flesh is juicy, slightly sour. The average fruit weight is 104-120 g. Tomatoes are distinguished by excellent keeping quality and resistance to damage during transportation. You can see the fruits of this variety above.
Evpatoria F1
The excellent tomatoes that can be seen in the photo above are the “brainchild” of domestic breeders. Evpatoria F1 is an early ripe hybrid for cultivation in the southern regions of Our Country. When cultivating it, it is recommended to use the seedling method, followed by picking young plants in a greenhouse. The density of planted plants should not exceed 3-4 pcs / m2. It takes at least 110 days for the fruits of this hybrid to ripen. An indeterminate plant forms brushes, on which 6-8 fruits ripen simultaneously. With proper care of the plant, its yield reaches 44 kg / m2. Tomatoes of the Evpatoria F1 variety are bright red, flat-round in shape. Their average weight is 130-150 g. The pulp of tomatoes is fleshy and sweet. In the process of growth, the fruits do not crack, retain their shape and elasticity until full biological ripening, and have excellent marketability.
Kirzhach F1
A hybrid with a medium early fruit ripening period. Differs in high productivity and excellent taste of vegetables. It is recommended to grow it exclusively in protected conditions with a dive of 3 bushes per 1 m.2 earth. The plant is indeterminate, vigorous, leafy. It has genetic protection against blossom end rot, tobacco mosaic virus, cladosporiosis. The variety is recommended for cultivation in the northwestern and central parts of Our Country. A plant with a height of more than 1,5 m abundantly forms fruit-bearing brushes, on each of which 4-6 tomatoes are formed. Their weight upon reaching technical ripeness is 140-160 g. Red fruits have fleshy pulp. Their shape is flat-round. The total yield of tall tomato varieties is 35-38 kg/m2.
Pharaoh F1
One of the new varieties of the domestic breeding company “Gavrish”. Despite the relative “youth”, the hybrid is popular with vegetable growers. Its main feature is its high yield – up to 42 kg/m2. At the same time, the taste of the fruits of this variety is excellent: the pulp is moderately dense, sweet, fleshy, the skin is thin, tender. As the tomato ripens, cracks do not form on its surface. The color of the vegetable is bright red, the shape is round. The average weight of one tomato is 140-160 g. It is recommended to grow tomatoes in greenhouses and greenhouses. At the same time, tall plants are planted according to the scheme of 3 bushes per 1 m2. The culture is resistant to TMV, Fusarium, Cladosporiosis.
Fatalist F1
A tomato hybrid known to many gardeners. It is grown both in the southern and northern regions of Our Country. Tomato is characterized by unpretentious care and adaptability to adverse climatic conditions. The optimal environment for cultivating the variety is a greenhouse. In such artificial conditions, the variety bears fruit in large sizes until the onset of autumn cold weather. The fruits of this variety ripen in 110 days from the day of sowing the seed. Tomatoes “Fatalist F1” are bright red, flat-round. Their average weight is approximately 150 g. In the process of growth, tomatoes do not crack. On each fruiting brush of the plant, 5-7 tomatoes are formed. The total yield of the variety is 38 kg/m2.
Etude F1
Tomato of this variety is well known to experienced farmers of Moldova, Ukraine and, of course, Our Country. It is grown exclusively in greenhouse conditions, while planting no more than 3 tall bushes per 1 m2 soil. To ripen tomatoes “Etude F1” requires 110 days from the day of sowing the seed. The culture is resistant to many characteristic diseases and does not require additional chemical treatment during cultivation. Plant yield is 30-33 kg/m2. Red tomatoes of this hybrid are quite large, their weight is in the range of 180-200 g. The pulp of the fruit is quite dense, fleshy. The shape of the tomatoes is round. You can see photos of vegetables above.
Conclusion
The given tall tomatoes for greenhouses, not in words, but in fact, allow you to get high yields when grown in a greenhouse environment. However, the cultivation of such tomatoes requires compliance with certain rules. Including for the successful growth of green mass and the formation of ovaries, the ripening of fruits, plants must be regularly watered and fed. Also, do not forget about the timely formation of the bush, its garter, loosening the soil and other important points, the implementation of which will fully allow you to enjoy the harvest. You can learn more about growing tall tomatoes in a greenhouse from the video:
The greenhouse is an excellent environment for growing tall tomatoes. A favorable microclimate allows plants to bear fruit until late autumn, increasing crop yields. The presence of a stable structure in the best way solves the issue associated with plant tying. At the same time, the range of varieties of tall tomatoes for a greenhouse is quite wide and allows each farmer to choose tomatoes “to taste” for himself.