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Tomato seeds of Dutch selection are famous not only for their excellent quality, but also for their beautiful appearance. Tomato is one of the most popular vegetables on our table, so seeds of various varieties are in demand. They start choosing in the winter, which is when the gardening season begins. Let's look at some Dutch tomato seeds for greenhouses, we will understand the features of cultivation.
Features of Dutch selection seeds
Some gardeners believe that imported tomato varieties are good on their own and give a rich harvest. This is not an entirely correct statement. The fact is that the yield and quality of seed depend on several factors:
- from the manufacturing company;
- on the compliance of growing conditions with those required according to the description;
- on the quality of care.
Therefore, if you decide to purchase Dutch varieties, carefully study the information on the packaging. It is possible that conditions in the region will not be suitable, although the import of seeds by companies is usually carried out in accordance with these requirements.
When grown in greenhouses
In order for tomatoes to grow and bear fruit indoors, breeders need to work hard.That is why most of the tomatoes presented are hybrids. The most important parameters for choosing seeds are:
- disease resistance;
- speed of maturation;
- special requirements for growing conditions;
- taste and use of fruits.
It often happens that the soil in a greenhouse is contaminated or too moist, and no treatments lead to an improvement in the situation. Pay attention to resistant hybrids in this case.
However, collecting seeds from large fruits for the purpose of their further cultivation does not make any sense, since only varietal tomatoes are capable of producing a harvest in the future.
Let's look at the best Dutch varieties and hybrids of tomatoes that can be found on the shelves of our stores.
Review of varieties and hybrids for greenhouses
All the varieties and hybrids of tomatoes presented below for greenhouses are presented on the shelves of gardening stores in Russia. Some of them are also ordered from online stores, since in remote areas the choice of seeds is quite small.
yellow pear
The “Yellow Pear” variety is represented by beautiful pear-shaped yellow tomatoes. They look small, have excellent commercial quality, and this is why these tomatoes are loved. The variety was bred for cultivation only in greenhouses, while the tomatoes do not overripe or crack. The taste is excellent with fleshy flesh.
The bush is indeterminate, reaches a height of 160 centimeters, requires staking and pinching, that is, the formation of the plant. The ripening period is 120 days, which is optimal for indoor soil. The use of tomatoes is universal. One minus is that this variety cannot be planted densely, no more than 4 plants per square meter.
Big Beef
Perhaps one of the best hybrids of Dutch breeders that can be found on the Russian market. It is represented by large, early-ripening tomatoes of excellent quality. Designed for cultivation both in open ground and in greenhouses. The ripening period is only 73 days from the moment the first shoots appear. Tomato fruits are large (up to 300 grams), fleshy and tasty, they have a characteristic aroma, so they are best suited for fresh consumption.
Productivity is high, reaching 12.7 kilograms per square meter. Resistant to the following diseases: verticillium blight, fusarium blight, alternaria blight, tomato mosaic virus, gray spot. Experienced summer residents note that seed germination reaches 98-100%.
The president
The hybrid of the Dutch selection “President” is among the ten best tomatoes in Russia today. Our gardeners fell in love with it for its large number of positive qualities. The ripening period is only 68-70 days, the bush has an indeterminate growth type.
As for tomatoes, they are medium in size, reaching 200-250 grams each, the yield is very high, you can consistently harvest 7-8 kilograms of excellent tomatoes from just one bush. The fruits are dense, store well and for a long time. The taste is excellent.
Bobcat
The Bobcat hybrid is also well known in our country. It is most often used for preparing sauces, juices and other tomato products. The bush is determinate, low, and requires less care compared to indeterminate tomato hybrids.
The fruits are medium in size, reaching 220 grams each, sometimes less.The average yield is 3.5-4 kilograms per square meter. The hybrid is resistant to fusarium and verticillium wilt. The ripening period is quite long; 130 days pass from the appearance of the first shoots to the moment of harvesting.
San Marzano
A beautiful tomato with a characteristic peppery appearance, which distinguishes it from other elongated tomatoes. The variety is mid-season, fully ripens after 110-115 days. The fruits are not very small, weighing 100 grams, sometimes a little less. The fruits ripen on tall bushes up to 1.5 meters high and are well stored due to their high density.
The taste is excellent, while the plant tolerates low temperatures well, this does not affect the yield. Resistant to fusarium and verticillium.
Magnus
The breeder who created the Dutch hybrid “Magnus” certainly expected that these seeds would be preferred by gardeners who cannot stand long waits. The ripening period does not exceed 65 days, which makes it possible to classify it as ultra-early ripening. The bush is compact, of a semi-determinant growth type, and can be grown successfully both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.
High commercial qualities make the fruits favorites in sales. The taste is good, the skin is dense and does not crack. The yield is 4.5 kilograms per square meter.
Sunrise
The greenhouse tomato "Sunrise" is a highly resistant hybrid that will delight any gardener with a rich harvest. From one bush, after a short period, you can collect 4.5 kilograms of fruits of excellent quality. This plant is not afraid of such serious diseases as Alternaria, gray leaf spot, and verticillium. Dutch selection tomatoes are characterized by durability and high growth vigor.
The ripening period is only 62-64 days, this is very fast, and if the greenhouse is heated, more than one crop can be grown during the season. The taste is good, the fruits can be salted and pickled, and also processed into juices and tomato pastes. The tomatoes themselves are quite large, up to 240 grams in weight, and can be transported over long distances. The skin is dense, the fruits do not crack.
Pink Unique
Varieties of large-fruited tomatoes always attractive to those who are accustomed to spending the whole summer in greenhouses and gardens. The Pink Unicum hybrid combines excellent commercial qualities and large fruit weight. The advantage of this tomato is that it is resistant to a wide range of diseases, and the bush is very compact, so you can safely plant 6-7 plants per square meter. The type of growth is determinant.
The yield per square meter is 12.5 kilograms, the fruits have a standard round shape, the color of the flesh is pink, and the skin is quite dense. The weight of one tomato is 230-240 grams. The ripening period is only 73 days. Universal use, resistant to diseases such as:
- root rot;
- nematode;
- fusarium;
- verticillium;
- tomato mosaic virus;
- brown leaf spot;
- tracheomycosis wilt.
If the soil condition in the greenhouse is critical, you can safely bet on this truly unique hybrid. Due to the rapid maturation of late blight, it is also not afraid of it.
Zhenaros
The hybrid "Zhenaros" is recommended for cultivation in both film and glass greenhouses; it is especially good for autumn rotation. The ripening period is 100-120 days. The type of growth is indeterminate, that is, the bush will have to be formed regardless of the growing conditions. Stepping is a mandatory procedure in this case.
Large red-fruited tomatoes, up to 270 grams each. In general, they are leveled and, if stored correctly, do not deteriorate within 10-12 days. Resistance to a wide range of diseases allows it to be grown in any climatic zone.
Canna
Hybrid “Canna” is a new product from Holland; this variety is distinguished by its interesting pink color of fruits and early ripeness, which is 65-70 days. The hybrid tomatoes are large-fruited, with excellent taste, reaching a weight of 170-180 grams. The preservation of the fruits and their transportation is possible for up to one week, since the pulp is fleshy and the skin is quite thin. Resistance to cracking is rated as medium.
The taste is excellent, there is a characteristic aroma and pleasant sourness, although many believe that greenhouse tomatoes are not as tasty as those collected in the open ground. Bush of indeterminate growth type.
Martez
For those who are looking for a tomato with excellent taste and excellent preservation, you need to pay attention to the Martez hybrid. Its red fruits are dense. What sets them apart is that they are large, shiny and extremely aligned. The weight of each does not exceed 240 grams. Excellent for cultivation on an industrial scale and subsequent sale as high quality products.
The bush of the plant is indeterminate, but at the same time compact and low-growing, reaching 1.2 meters in height. Requires tying and pinching. The fruits are stored for at least 10 days and do not crack. They are best used for fresh consumption and in salads.
Melody
An excellent choice for film greenhouses and shelters. The Melodiya tomato combines high productivity and a short growing season.The ripening period is only 73 days; during this period, the tomatoes fully ripen, acquiring a red color and dense skin that is not prone to cracking. The bush is compact, determinate, it can be planted densely (up to 7 plants per 1 square) and formed into one stem. If grown correctly, you can harvest 4.5 kilograms of tomatoes with good taste from one bush.
Resistant to nematode, fusarium, VMT, verticillium. Product quality is high.
A short video describing the tomato:
Conclusion
Growing Dutch varieties and hybrids in greenhouses is very common today. However, we should not forget that each tomato is demanding of certain conditions, and they must be strictly observed. Only in this case can you count on a large harvest and excellent quality of fruit.
A short overview of the varieties is presented in the video below. They will also talk about the varieties previously described here.
Tell me, where in Russia, in particular in Moscow or Chekhov, can I buy Dutch seeds? So that they are actually of high quality. and not some kind of fake?
Thank you for the answer.