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Gardeners in Belarus mainly grow tomatoes in protected ground, since the country’s temperate climate is characterized by cool, rainy summers. This measure allows you to protect plants from weather “whims” and guaranteed to get a bountiful harvest of tomatoes.
However, thanks to the work of breeders, new varieties of tomatoes appear every year that are resistant to bad weather and relatively low atmospheric temperatures. They can be safely planted in open ground, without fear of being left without a crop. Thus, the article presents varieties of tomatoes for Belarus, which are bred by domestic and foreign breeders and are the best for the region.
greenhouse tomatoes
The greenhouse is perfect for growing such a heat-loving crop as a tomato. Under protected conditions, a favorable temperature and humidity microclimate is maintained. For pollination of inflorescences, access of insects to plants should be provided. Also a necessary condition for growing tomatoes in a greenhouse / greenhouse is regular ventilation, which will protect the bushes from the effects of harmful microflora.
Almost any variety of tomato can be grown in a greenhouse, however, some of them have increased resistance to diseases and therefore are best suited for protected conditions. When choosing a variety, special attention should be paid to the agrotechnical features and taste of the fruit. So, according to experienced farmers and farmers, the best tomatoes for greenhouses in Belarus are:
Start
The tomato variety “Start” is the embodiment of the dream of every gardener who has a greenhouse or a greenhouse. It combines all the best agrotechnical and taste qualities.
Tomatoes “Start” tall, indeterminate. The height of adult plants can reach 180 cm. In a greenhouse, such tall bushes are easy to tie to a stable frame, without worrying about installing trellises. At all stages of the growing season, tomatoes need to be pinched, forming a bush in 2-3 stems. Otherwise, the care of tomatoes of the “Start” variety does not differ from other types of tomato: plants require watering, loosening, weeding, top dressing.
From the day of sowing the seed of the “Start” variety for seedlings, until the onset of fruit ripeness, approximately 90 days pass. Ripe tomatoes are bright red. They are very meaty, dense and sweet. The peel of vegetables is thin, but strong, resistant to cracking. The shape of the tomatoes is oval, the weight does not exceed 50 gr. Such small and very tasty fruits are used in cooking for the preparation of pickles, various dishes and canning.
Early-83
Variety “Early-83” is great for farmers who prefer to grow low-growing, high-yielding tomatoes in a greenhouse. The plant is a determinant bush, 50-60 cm high.
Tomatoes of the “Ranniy-83” variety are grown in Belarus and central Our Country. In this case, as a rule, a seedling method is used, followed by diving plants into a greenhouse, 7-9 pieces for every 1 m2 soil. Tomatoes are highly resistant to late blight and a number of other diseases, as well as a short period of fruit ripening, which is only 95 days. Another advantage of the crop is its high yield – 8 kg / m2.
Tomatoes of the variety “Early-83” can be seen above in the photo. Their size is average, weight 80-95 gr. Small red tomatoes are good for canning, pickling, fresh cooking, juices and purees. Their skin is thin and tender, the flesh is dense and very sweet, which makes vegetables a favorite treat for adults and children.
White filling
Tomatoes of the “White pouring” variety really resemble bulk apples, however, they are painted in the traditional red color for the culture. Tomatoes are characterized by especially juicy, tender pulp, which is slightly translucent through a thin, delicate skin. The taste of vegetables is excellent and fully corresponds to the ideal appearance of the fruit. The microelement composition of tomatoes contains a lot of sugars and ascorbic acid, which makes the taste of tomatoes harmonious, sweet and sour. Tomatoes of this variety are widely used for making mashed potatoes and juices.
The fruits of this variety can be seen in the photo above. The average weight of each vegetable varies between 80-140 gr. The shape of the tomatoes is round, the color at the stage of technical ripeness is bright red. Fruits ripen in a greenhouse for 95-100 days.
Tomatoes “White filling” are determinant, undersized bushes, the height of which is 45-50 cm. The variety is characterized by weak branching and compact green mass. In the care of plants, it is not required to carry out a garter and pinching. In gratitude for the minimal care, consisting of regular watering and weeding, the White Filling variety will give the farmer a rich harvest in excess of 8 kg / m2.
Baby F1
Lovers of small-fruited tomatoes should pay attention to the hybrid “Baby f1”. This variety is represented by low-growing, high-yielding plants. So, bushes up to 50 cm high, are able to bear fruit delicious, sweet tomatoes in a volume of up to 10 kg / m2 or 2-2,5 kg/growth.
The plant is super determinant, resistant to most of the known diseases characteristic of tomatoes. It has an increased thermophilicity, therefore it can be cultivated in Belarus only in a greenhouse or a greenhouse. Pre-grown seedlings of plants are planted in protected ground no earlier than mid-June. You can dive tomatoes at 7-9 bushes per 1 m2 earth. The variety does not require special rules of care and garters.
The fruits of the variety “Baby f1” are red, flat-round. Their weight does not exceed 80 gr. A distinctive feature of tomatoes of this variety is a characteristic small spot at the stem. Tomatoes ripen together in 95-100 days. Ripe tomatoes are very sweet and tasty. They are used as an ingredient in fresh vegetable salads, as well as for whole-fruit pickling, pickling and canning.
Verlioka F1
An excellent high-growing tomato hybrid with an exceptional yield that exceeds 18 kg/m2. Bushes with a height of 1,5 to 2 m, excellent for growing in greenhouse conditions. Semi-determinate plants must be formed by removing stepchildren and pinching the top of the main stem. Tomato variety “Verlioka f1” especially needs watering, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers. At the peak of fruiting on the brushes of the plant, up to 10 fruits ripen simultaneously.
Tomatoes “Verlioka f1” rounded. Their color is bright red, the flesh is very fleshy and sweet. Each tomato weighs approximately 100 grams. Only 95 days pass from the day of sowing the seed to the onset of amicable ripening of vegetables. Ripe tomatoes have a universal purpose.
Red Arrow
The variety “Red Arrow” is well known to farmers in Our Country and Belarus. Its main advantage is a record yield of 30 kg/m2. It is recommended to grow tomatoes of this variety in a greenhouse, greenhouse, which allows semi-determinant, medium-sized (up to 100 cm) plants to bear fruit until late autumn.
Red tomatoes are juicy and aromatic. Their skin is very thin, but it does not crack as the fruit ripens. The shape of the tomatoes is oval-round, weight up to 130 gr. Vegetables ripen in protected conditions for 95-98 days from the day of sowing the seed for seedlings. The purpose of the fruits is universal, they can be used for preparing culinary dishes, fresh vegetable salads, and canning.
Above are the best tomatoes for greenhouses and greenhouses. They have been grown by farmers and novice gardeners in Belarus for many years. Among them you can see high-yielding varieties, such as “Red Arrow” or “Verlioka f1”. These types of tomatoes are represented by tall bushes that require pinching and shaping. You can learn more about the rules for caring for such tomatoes in a greenhouse by watching the video:
Tomatoes for open ground
It is recommended to grow outdoors only those varieties of tomatoes that are resistant to temperature extremes and are characterized by a short fruit ripening period. So, below are the best varieties of tomatoes for open ground in Belarus.
Profitable
Variety “Profitable” allows each gardener to get a rich harvest of delicious tomatoes in the open field.
Tomato bushes are undersized, up to 40 cm high, determinate. Plants are undemanding in care. For their cultivation, watering is necessary, as well as loosening, top dressing. It is not necessary to pinch and pinch the bushes.
Growing tomatoes of the “Profitable” variety should be done in seedlings. Seeds are sown for seedlings in early May, plants dive at the age of 40 days. The period of active fruiting occurs 70-80 days after planting seedlings. 1 m2 soil should dive 7-9 bushes.
Red tomatoes of the Profitable variety have a flat-round shape. Their average weight is 70-100 gr. The taste qualities of vegetables are rated as good: dense pulp balances sweetness and sourness in a balanced way. Tomato skin is thin and tender. The purpose of tomatoes is universal. They are used fresh and canned.
Rose (Rosa)
The variety has been known to gardeners for over 20 years. It was obtained by the Research Institute of Vegetable Growing of Belarus and is excellent for growing in the country’s climatic conditions. The culture is distinguished by high yield and excellent taste of fruits.
Medium-sized bushes of the “Ruzha” variety are strongly leafy, require pinching. They form inflorescences, on which 5-9 tomatoes are tied and ripen. The yield of each plant is approximately 2-2,5 kg / bush. 1 m2 open ground, you can dive 4-5 plants, which allows you to get a total yield of 10-12 kg / m2.
Round-shaped tomatoes are painted in bright red color. Their surface is glossy and smooth. The average weight of tomatoes is 70-90 gr. The taste of vegetables is excellent: the pulp is sweet, juicy, dense. In its composition, tomatoes contain a large amount of sugars and ascorbic acid, which makes the fruits of the Ruzha variety not only tasty, but also very healthy. The purpose of tomatoes is salad, however, the experience of the housewives allows us to say that vegetables are also great for processing.
Muscovite
Variety “Moskvich” is undersized. The height of its bushes does not exceed 40 cm. Such compact plants are resistant to late blight and low atmospheric temperatures.
Planted plants 8-9 bushes per 1 m2 earth. On miniature bushes, ovaries are abundantly formed, regardless of weather conditions, 6-7 pieces on each fruiting brush. This allows you to get a stable yield of at least 5 kg/m2.
Small-fruited tomatoes, the average weight of each vegetable does not exceed 50 gr. Their shape is round (flat-round), the color is red. For the ripening of vegetables, about 95-100 days are required from the day of sowing the seed for seedlings. Tomatoes of the Moskvich variety are very sweet and tasty. They are used as an ingredient in vegetable salads and as a decoration for dishes. The pickling qualities of small tomatoes are good.
Excellent 176
The taste qualities of tomatoes of the variety “Excellent 176” correspond to the name. The pulp of the fruit is dense, juicy, sweet, has a pronounced fresh aroma. The peel of vegetables is tender, but dense, does not allow tomatoes to crack as they ripen. Tomatoes are a real delicacy both fresh and canned. You can evaluate the external qualities of vegetables of the “Excellent 176” variety by looking at the photo above. Red rounded tomatoes weigh 80-100 gr. Their surface is smooth and matte.
Medium-sized plants of this variety are determinant. Their height does not exceed 60 cm. On each fruiting brush, 3-4 ovaries are formed, which ripen in 100-110 days from the day the seed is sown for seedlings. Plants dive into open ground, adhering to the scheme of 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. Caring for tomatoes is simple, it consists in watering and loosening. At the same time, the yield of the variety is high – it reaches 10 kg / m2.
Peremoha
Variety “Peremoga” is the property of the Belarusian selection. Its main advantage is a high yield of 15 kg/m2. So, from each bush of this variety, you can collect 5 kg of delicious tomatoes. The ripening period of vegetables is short, 95-98 days.
Plants are resistant to adverse temperatures and shade.
Tomatoes are planted at the age of 40 days. Recommended picking frequency 7-9 plants per 1 m2 soil.
Bushes are undersized, determinant. Their height is in the range of 40-50 cm. The fruits are formed on brushes of 4-5 pieces. In general, the culture is unpretentious, needs minimal care.
Tomatoes of the Peremoga variety can be seen in the photo above. Their shape is flat-round, the average weight is 80-140 gr. The taste of tomatoes is excellent: the pulp is juicy, tender, sweet. The red skin is thin, but resistant to cracking. Vegetables have a universal purpose: they can be used for salads, juices, tomato pastes and winter preparations.
Morning
A good variety of tomatoes, which has a low, but stable yield, which does not change depending on weather conditions. So, even the most inexperienced farmer, growing tomatoes of the Morning variety on his plot, can easily get a crop of 8 kg / m2.
Tomatoes “Morning” are compact, determinate bushes with lush green mass. In the process of growing, they must be periodically pinched, removing small shoots. Inflorescences are represented by brushes, on each of which 3-6 fruits ripen at the same time. The plant does not need special care, it is enough for it to carry out watering, loosening and weeding.
Red tomatoes are rounded. Their flesh is firm and juicy. It contains a large amount of sugar and a low acid content (0,6%). This combination of trace elements gives vegetables a wonderful taste. The average weight of each tomato is 80-90 gr. Such fruits ripen in open ground conditions for 110-115 days from the day of sowing the seed for seedlings. The purpose of vegetables is salad, but experienced housewives use vegetables for cooking various dishes, canning.
Conclusion
The above list contains the best varieties of tomatoes that are unpretentious, and even in a temperate climate with a cool, rainy summer, they are able to bear fruit in full. The taste qualities of these varieties are also excellent. Both an experienced farmer and a novice gardener can grow these tomatoes.
The climatic features of Belarus are not an obstacle to growing such a heat-loving crop as a tomato. The first step towards a good harvest is the choice of a variety that must be zoned for a particular area or have the appropriate agrotechnical characteristics. So, in Belarus, early-ripening, low- or medium-sized varieties should be grown on open land. The best of them are given in the article. For a greenhouse, any kind of tomato can be suitable, in which case the choice should be based on the preference of the farmer, however, for beginners and experienced gardeners, it would be useful to pay attention to the varieties of tomatoes indicated above for greenhouse conditions.