The best varieties of low-growing tomatoes for greenhouses

Due to the fact that the climate in Russia in most regions does not allow growing tomatoes in open ground, many gardeners are trying to create comfortable and spacious greenhouses. Today they are widespread throughout the country and are divided into heated and unheated. Some people manage to get several harvests per season, giving preference to early ripening varieties. Bright and juicy tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables on the tables of our citizens, along with cucumbers. Growing in a greenhouse is not difficult.

Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse

The advantages of growing tomatoes indoors cannot be disputed. If you do not live in a warm, humid climate, then a greenhouse is your salvation for heat-loving crops. Tomatoes indoors:

• less susceptible to late blight;
• bear fruit more abundantly;
• ripen faster.

The most important thing is to take care of organizing drip irrigation in advance, as it will be very convenient and save a lot of time.

Not all gardeners can boast of high industrial greenhouses. Often you have to build them yourself from various materials. At this stage it is necessary to provide:

• windows on top and on both sides (tomatoes need ventilation especially during the flowering period);
• beds with a distance between them of 60 centimeters;
• supports for each tomato bush.

Growing tomatoes in glass or polycarbonate greenhouses can be divided into several stages:

• sowing seeds;
• hardening of seedlings;
• planting seedlings in beds;
• application of fertilizers;
• ventilation;
• harvesting.

At the stage of sowing seeds and growing seedlings, you need to be extremely careful. The yield and taste will depend on how high-quality the firstborns grow.

Since tomato bushes can reach a decent height (for example, two meters), many today prefer to buy short tomatoes for greenhouses. In conditions of a low polycarbonate ceiling, this is quite justified.

Low growing tomatoes

These include varieties and hybrids, the height of which is insignificant for a given crop and averages 70-100 centimeters. Low stature is achieved due to the determinant type of plant growth: when several flower stalks are released, the tomato stops growing. As a rule, a low-growing variety has the following qualities:

• early ripening;
• medium-yielding;
• resistant to late blight.

This cannot be said about all low-growing tomatoes, but in general this is true.

Let's discuss the best varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses. Low-growing and standard ones will definitely be included in this list.

Description of varieties of low-growing tomatoes

We included in the list only productive varieties that can be grown in greenhouses.It is important to note that the value of low-growing tomatoes is also that some of them are not needed pinch.

Table

We present to your attention a table with varieties and hybrids of low-growing tomatoes for growing indoors.

Sanka

One of those tomatoes that are included in the list of “Best varieties of Russia”. It can be grown both in open ground and in a greenhouse, and the yield reaches its maximum in shelter. The fruits are medium-sized, juicy and very tasty. Fruiting is long, the first harvest can be harvested after 2.5 months. This is why our gardeners love the Sanka variety.

Andromeda

It should be noted that this is an early ripening hybrid of excellent quality. Tomato hybrids are becoming increasingly popular today. "Andromeda" is famous for its excellent growth and abundant yield of the harvest. Resistance to major diseases will allow for maximum seedling survival. The weight of the fruit reaches 180 grams, and the taste and product quality are excellent. This particular hybrid was created for growing in greenhouses in the south; it is resistant to hot climates. Residents of central Russia also pay attention to it.

Bobcat

This hybrid is very resistant to diseases such as fusarium and verticillium, the yield is low, but “Bobcat” is valued precisely for its resistance. The bush is determinate and compact; you can plant 7-9 of it per square meter. The tomatoes turn out to be meaty; they are mainly used for processing, since their taste qualities are rated “four”.

Pink honey

This magnificent variety grows well both in open ground and in a greenhouse. It is rare that low-growing tomatoes for greenhouses can boast such high quality fruits. The “Pink Honey” tomato is large-fruited, the weight of one fruit is 600-700 grams, while the bush has an average height of 60-70 centimeters. The harvest reaches 5.5 kilograms per square meter. The taste of “Rose Honey” is excellent; it can be used both fresh and for processing. Tomatoes do not crack and rarely get sick. The variety is mid-season.

Katyusha

Hybrids such as "Katyusha" are famous for the fact that they are cold-resistant, large-fruited, with compact bushes and resistant to diseases. Seeds can be planted both in open ground and in greenhouses. The bush is dwarf, compact, bears fruit abundantly in a short time. At the same time, the hybrid is valued for its taste. The fruits are fleshy, dense and very tasty. It is best to plant 5-6 plants per square meter, but experts allow denser planting.

Titanium

When choosing varieties for greenhouses, one cannot help but remember “Titan”. It ripens for quite a long time and is a mid-late tomato, but in greenhouse conditions this is not as important as when grown in open ground. The variety is distinguished by the determinacy of the bush, its compactness and high yield.These two qualities are rarely combined, especially for varietal tomatoes. Their seeds do not always have high germination rates, but in this case “Titan” shows high activity. The fruits are tasty and medium in size.

Persimmon

An unusual mid-season variety with a determinate growth pattern. If we talk about growing in greenhouses, not all gardeners prefer early varieties. Sometimes you want to grow mid-season and even late-season ones, which have a pleasant taste and aroma. The ripening period is 110-120 days, the bush is compact with a large abundance of foliage, it bears fruit abundantly. The fruits themselves are large in size and flat-round in shape (this is shown in the photo). The orange color will look interesting both when preserved and in salads. Subject to transportation and storage in the cold. Perhaps “Persimmon” can be included in the list of “The most unusual varietal tomatoes”.

A short video review of the variety is presented below:

Torbay

Hybrid for greenhouses "Torbay" ripens very quickly, in just 75 days. It is resistant to diseases, when ripe the fruits do not crack, have an excellent taste, and fleshy pulp. The pink tomato hybrid tends to yield quickly and be stored for a long time. The taste is excellent.

Rio Fuego

Varieties of low-growing tomatoes do not always ripen early. For example, “Rio Fuego” takes a long time to gain taste and weight of 110 grams. The fruits are bright, red, and plum-shaped. Tomatoes can be canned whole or eaten fresh, as they have excellent taste. The density of the skin allows long-term storage and transportation over long distances. Resistant to Alternaria and TMV.

Sultan

The seeds of the Sultan hybrid are often found on store shelves.He has proven himself well and has become a favorite. The tomatoes are quite large, up to 200 grams, they are moderately sweet and have a characteristic smell of tomatoes. Some gardeners believe that tomatoes grown in greenhouses will not be aromatic. This is wrong. This quality directly depends on the type of hybrid or variety. “Sultan” is very persistent, bears fruit even when the plant itself is short.

Rosy cheeks

The raspberry-pink color will not leave anyone indifferent, so when often choosing low-growing varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses, gardeners give preference to large-fruited ones with an unusual color. “Rosy cheeks” are beautiful large tomatoes on a relatively low bush. It can also be grown in open ground, where it does not exceed a meter, but in greenhouse conditions the bush can grow. It is advisable to tie it up. Tomatoes are tasty, store well and can be transported.

Bonsai

The dwarf bush of the Bonsai variety is very beautiful. Of course, you can’t expect productivity from small tomatoes, but they can be grown even on balconies. This variety is unpretentious, the fruits are tasty and red in color. The taste is excellent, and you can make wonderful salads from them.

Mercury

The bush of this hybrid is determinant, it is distinguished by resistance to a large number of diseases, as well as high taste. The fruits are stored for a long time and tolerate transportation well; they can be grown on an industrial scale. One cluster produces 6-8 medium-sized red fruits with sufficient density. The tomatoes are cracking.

Rosemary

The seeds of the Rosemary hybrid are hardened against a large number of diseases. The taste is so good that it is recommended to use it for baby food and salads.The low compact bush produces a large number of large (up to 400 grams) bright pink fruits. They ripen in 115 days and require heat. The appearance of the hybrid is very attractive. Ideal for growing in polycarbonate and glass greenhouses.

Michurinsky

With a huge variety of tomato varieties and hybrids on the market today, one can argue for a long time about which varieties are the best. Everyone chooses the tomato that suits them according to their needs. Michurinskie tomatoes can be grown both in open ground and in a greenhouse. The variety is distinguished by the pleasant taste of the fruits and their high commercial qualities.

Conclusion

In general, low-growing varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses produce good yields. The fruits often have excellent and excellent taste, ripen quickly and are stored for a long time. The most important thing is a huge selection of varieties and hybrids; every gardener will find seeds to his liking.

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