Review of the best varieties of tomatoes for polycarbonate greenhouses
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Early
Early tomatoes are especially popular with experienced gardeners. Unlike standard greenhouses, experienced gardeners prefer polycarbonate greenhouses. They have better thermal conductivity, are characterized by resistance to ultraviolet radiation, and withstand strong changes in ambient temperature.
One of the most common early-ripening tomato varieties for these greenhouses is the Infiniti variety. It differs from other types of early ripe tomatoes in its attractive and appetizing appearance. In addition, the fruits have excellent taste. This variety is intended only for growing in a greenhouse. Even with low light and minimal maintenance, you can get an excellent harvest.
If you choose polycarbonate greenhouse tomatoes, the best early ripening varieties (besides Infinity) are as follows:
- Pink Gel;
- Indio.
The first is popular mainly due to its good yield. These are pink tomatoes, which after ripening have a very fleshy structure. Indio fruits are distinguished by a more elongated shape and a dense structure. Indio is the most resistant to temperature extremes.
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Hybrids
Hybrids Eupator, Mithridates, and Blagovest are the best polycarbonate greenhouse tomatoes. However, when choosing a specific variety, it is worth considering the fact that the abundance of daylight has a significant effect on the quality and quantity of the crop. These three species are photophilous. You can grow them all year round. To do this, it is important to properly equip the greenhouse, otherwise it will not be possible to collect healthy fruits.
If you choose Eupator, try to provide the plant with as much sunlight as possible. Mithridates is characterized by a generative type of development. Blagovest is considered one of the most fruitful. From 1 sq. m, with proper plant care, you can collect about 15 kg of tomatoes.
Many experienced summer residents know that Blagovest is the best hybrid variety. Bushes grow tall (about 1.5 m). It is necessary to form such plants in one stem. Fruits are medium in size and round. The average weight of one tomato is 100 g.
The most productive
The most productive varieties of tomatoes for a polycarbonate greenhouse:
- Budenovka;
- Mikado;
- Moneymaker.
All of them are thermophilic and need good and long-term lighting. These varieties are drought tolerant, but regular, not too abundant watering is necessary to obtain the maximum number of fruits.
It is important to consider that these crops should not be planted too close one to one. It is also not recommended to plant seedlings in the greenhouse at a long distance from each other, otherwise it will not be possible to get a good harvest. When planting any of the above varieties at close range, the bushes will not be able to grow. And if planted at a great distance from each other, they, on the contrary, will grow strongly, which will negatively affect the yield. The Moneymaker and Mikado pink varieties need to provide solid support, otherwise the weight of the fruit will simply break the bush.
Sustainable
If we consider tomatoes for a polycarbonate greenhouse, the best varieties in terms of disease resistance are:
- Tanya;
- Rosemary;
- Gilgal.
The fruits of these varieties are large. Tanya has good resistance to various diseases. Tomatoes of this variety are juicy and tasty. They have no sourness and are very sweet.
Rosemary is a variety that is characterized not only by disease resistance, but also by high sensitivity. The main thing when harvesting is to carefully pick the fruits so as not to damage them.
Gilgal should be grown if tomatoes are needed for conservation. They are also ideal for preparing salads. The fruits of this tomato variety are quite large.
Large
The best varieties of large tomatoes produce a late harvest. They are best consumed fresh. They have a beautiful presentation and sweet taste. Therefore, these tomatoes are often grown for cooking fresh vegetables. But you can also use them to prepare various dishes. The best are:
- Scarlet Sails;
- A great warrior;
- Eagle's beak.
Scarlet Sails can be planted to get a stable harvest throughout the season. These plants are not afraid of a sharp change in temperature, they are thermophilic and resistant to various diseases.
The great warrior produces crops earlier than other varieties. Tomatoes, as they ripen, acquire a characteristic raspberry hue. The shape of the tomatoes is round. The mass of one fruit can reach 450 g.
The eagle's beak is a high-yielding variety. The fruits are large, have an unusual heart-shaped shape. The mass of one such tomato can reach 700 g.
Cherry
Small-fruited tomatoes can also be grown. Cherry is a sweet, tasty tomato that can be eaten fresh and pickled. They are often used to decorate dishes. Of the best varieties of these small tomatoes, it is worth highlighting the following varieties:
- Yellow cherry;
- Ferri;
- Parrot.
The first grade is early maturing. It must be grown with a garter to the support. The brush is formed with many fruits. On one, about 30 small tomatoes ripen.
For preservation and pickling, it is better to plant in a Ferry greenhouse. Outwardly, such fruits resemble small barrels. This variety was bred in Spain. The fruits are distinguished by a long shelf life.
The parrot is a cherry variety that produces abundant crops all year round. At least 20 beautiful red rounded small tomatoes ripen on each brush.