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Russia is a country of risky farming. In some regions it may snow in May, and therefore growing popular vegetable crops is always difficult, especially when it comes to open ground. Summer residents begin buying seeds in winter, and almost all of our citizens take up growing popular cucumbers and tomatoes. Let's talk about tomato seeds. Varieties presented on the market Dutch selection have already gained popularity. Let's figure out which of them can be considered the best.
Dutch tomato varieties
To choose the right seeds, you need to determine which parameters are important to you:
- productivity;
- fruit size and taste;
- type of tomato bush growth;
- resistance to diseases and viruses;
- product use;
- commercial qualities.
During the Soviet period problems With there were no seeds on the territory of our country. Tomatoes have always been held in high esteem. To this day, some varieties from that time are planted on our plots. However, with the fall of the Iron Curtain, imported seeds began to arrive on Russian shelves.Not all of them were of good quality, but today market regulation is working at the proper level, so a large number of products from Dutch breeders are in special demand. In general, market share between companies is distributed as follows:
- Russian companies (up to 80%);
- Dutch companies (up to 15-17%);
- French and Ukrainian (no more than 3%);
- other seeds (no more than 2%).
What is the secret of the popularity of seeds from Holland?
The Dutch have been breeding tomato varieties for quite some time. Tomatoes, as a heat-loving crop that requires sun, quickly took root in a rainy country with a minimum number of sunny days a year. This is why tomato varieties and hybrids from Holland are considered very resistant. In addition, experts have done tremendous work to develop hybrids that are resistant to a huge number of common tomato diseases and viruses.
It cannot be said that Dutch varieties are definitely better than ours, bred by local agricultural firms. When buying a particular bag of seeds, it is important to pay attention to the growing features. Each plant has its own planting scheme, heat and light conditions, and specific features of bush formation. All this needs to be taken into account.
It should be noted that it was Dutch companies that succeeded in developing new high-yielding tomato varieties. When going to the store, be sure to pay attention to them.
Review of the best varieties for open ground
The best varieties of tomatoes from Holland for growing in open ground were selected based on their durability, productivity and, of course, high taste.
For fresh consumption and in salads, tomatoes rated “excellent” and “excellent” are most often grown.
Below are Dutch varieties of tomatoes for open ground, successfully grown on our Russian plots.
Debut
The hybrid called “Debut” is represented by large fruits with dense skin. The average weight of each tomato is 200 grams. The ripening period is ultra-early, which means it will be of interest to those gardeners who live in areas with short summers, for example, Siberia and the Urals. The bush of the plant is determinate, its growth is limited.
Resistant to diseases such as late blight, alternaria, verticillium, gray leaf spot. The taste is excellent, well suited for fresh summer salads. Product quality is excellent. Since the hybrid is intended for open and closed ground, in case of early cold weather, low seedling bushes can be covered with film.
It is represented on the Russian market by Seminis.
Sultan
The Dutch company Bejo presents the hybrid tomato "Sultan" as one of the best for growing in open ground. It is especially popular among residents of the southern regions, as it can withstand heat and drought. Tomato is demanding on the application of mineral fertilizers, especially superphosphate.
The fruits of the hybrid "Sultan" are fleshy; it belongs to the so-called class of beef tomatoes. The bush is a closed type, determinate. The yield is high, at least 10 kilograms per square meter. The taste is excellent, it is used fresh and for pickling, the fruits weigh 150-200 grams. The growing season is short and lasts only 73-76 days.
Tarpan
The hybrid "Tarpan" is represented by beautiful fleshy fruits with excellent taste. The supplier is the well-known company Nunhems.The tomato is intended for cultivation in open and closed ground, it is resistant to heat, therefore it is suitable for growing in the Krasnodar Territory, Stavropol Region, the Volga region, the Chernozem region and the Belgorod region, as well as in the Crimea and other areas.
Ripening time 90-100 days, bush of limited growth of determinant type. The good thing is that up to 5 plants can be planted per 1 square meter without affecting the yield. The fruits weigh 130-150 grams and are used universally.
Tanya
When describing the best varieties of tomatoes for open ground from Holland, one cannot help but recall the hybrid “Tanya” from the Seminis company. These tomatoes are very famous for the fact that they have high commercial qualities, are stored for a long time and can be transported over long distances.
The ripening period ranges from 90 to 100 days from the moment the first shoots appear. The fruits are very beautiful, they are evenly distributed (200 grams each), the yield is uniform. The taste is excellent, Tanya tomatoes have an optimal balanced content of sugars and acids. They have a bright aroma. The plant is compact and does not require pinching, which cannot but please those gardeners who prefer tomatoes “for the lazy.” Universal use.
Super Red
The name of the hybrid is translated as “bright red”, since its skin has a very beautiful scarlet hue. The Super Red hybrid is presented on the market by Seminis. It is intended for cultivation in open ground and in film shelters. The weight of one fruit ranges from 160 to 200 grams. The taste is good, the skin is dense, due to this the tomato fruits do not crack, are stored for a long time and can be transported.
The yield is high, 13.5 kilograms per square meter.Resistant to diseases such as Fusarium wilt, TMV, yellow leaf curl virus, and verticillium.
Polfast
The hybrid "Polfast" of Dutch selection from the Bejo company is intended exclusively for open ground. It ripens in 86 to 91 days and is represented by fleshy tomatoes with excellent taste. It is for this quality that gardeners love it. The hybrid is well known in Russia; tomato fruits do not crack, have an excellent presentation, and the weight of each of them is 100-150 grams. The yield reaches 6 kilograms per square meter.
The tomato bush is determinate, only 60-65 centimeters high, does not require formation, such plants are very easy to care for. Since the bush is quite compact, you can plant seedlings quite densely, for example, 6 pieces per square meter. Used for preparing salads, canning, juices and sauces.
Sunrise
This ultra-early hybrid of Dutch tomatoes from the Seminis company is intended for cultivation both in greenhouses and in open ground. The growing season is very short (62-64 days), which cannot but please the residents of the Urals and Siberia. The productivity is extremely high; up to 4.5 kilograms of high-quality tomato fruits can be harvested from one bush, and up to 12.5 kilograms per square meter.
The tomato fruits are bright red, large (240 grams). The taste is good, the marketability is excellent. The shelf life is at least 7 days. The bush of the plant is compact and can be planted quite densely. Universal use.
Elegro
"Elegro" is a disease- and virus-resistant tomato hybrid with a short growing season. From the moment the first shoots appear until the tomato ripens, 72 days pass.The hybrid is intended for cultivation in open ground. Resistance to the following diseases is guaranteed by the seed manufacturer: yellow leaf curl virus, TMV, fusarium, verticillium wilt. There is practically no threat to the crop during the growth period.
The bush is compact, determinate, limited in growth. The average foliage of the plant allows you to plant 4-6 seedlings per square meter. Productivity does not suffer; you can harvest up to 4.5 kilograms of excellent tomatoes from a bush. The fruits of the hybrid are dense, round, and do not crack. The taste is good. It is profitable to grow in large quantities for sale.
Gina
When describing the best varieties of Dutch tomatoes, we most often describe hybrids. The Gina tomato is a varietal tomato, which is rare for products from the Netherlands. The variety is famous for its high yield, vigor of growth, ease of care, and excellent taste of the fruit.
The bush of the Gina variety is compact and low-growing. It reaches a height of only 30-60 centimeters; it does not need to be pinched or shaped. The tomato is mid-season; in 110 days of the growing season, the fruits have time to absorb the optimal amount of sugars and acids, which makes the tomatoes very tasty. The tomatoes are large, weighing up to 280 grams. The yield is high; you can get about 10 kilograms of tomatoes per square meter. Ideal for growing on an industrial scale. Suitable for fresh consumption and canning.
Benito
Hybrid "Benito" was created for those who love small tomatoes with high resistance to temperature changes. This is an early ripening tomato, the growing season is only 70 days, the weight of each fruit does not exceed 120 grams.The tomatoes are smooth, bright red in color, and have excellent taste. Despite the fact that the fruits are small, the plant bears fruit abundantly. This is a big plus. That is why the hybrid is recommended for cultivation on an industrial scale for sale on the market. The yield reaches 22 kilograms per square meter.
From 7 to 9 fruits are formed on one brush; the plant needs to be tied up and shaped. Resistance to Verticillium wilt and Fusarium is a plus. High commercial quality, safety during transportation.
Advantages of technology from the Netherlands
The main advantage of any variety or hybrid is considered to be high productivity with a minimum amount of energy and money. Many of us have encountered the problem when seedlings planted in open ground suddenly begin to hurt. The struggle for survival begins, not for productivity. Every time at such a moment I wish that this would not happen again.
Plant resistance to a range of diseases is what distinguishes the newest Dutch tomato varieties.
Strict adherence to the instructions is important. Sometimes it is advised to form a tomato bush into one stem, sometimes into two. All this, including the seedling planting scheme, greatly affects the yield. Tomatoes from the Netherlands are no different from our Russian seeds in terms of their requirements for cultivation.
The soil is prepared in the fall by digging it up and cultivating it after harvesting. In the spring, before planting seedlings, they are disinfected and superphosphate is added. As for mineral fertilizers, Dutch tomatoes are no less demanding in their application during the flowering and fruiting period. At the same time, Dutch tomatoes are demanding of space; they do not tolerate planting seedlings in large quantities in small areas.This will affect the yield of varieties and hybrids.
Additional tips for growing tomatoes outdoors are presented in the video below:
In general, they will help gardeners determine a work plan for the season. This will ensure high yields for all varieties and hybrids selected for planting.
