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Until recently, greenhouses made of glass or polyethylene were mainly installed on land plots. Their installation took a long time, and the quality and reliability were low. A modern alternative to such complex structures are polycarbonate greenhouses, which, due to their ease of installation and high consumer qualities, are increasingly conquering the market over time. They can grow all the crops familiar to farmers, for example, peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants. So, if desired, you can cultivate early varieties of tomatoes in polycarbonate greenhouses, which will become a source of vitamins in the spring and will undoubtedly surprise your neighbors. For these purposes, from the total number of tomatoes, one can select early varieties of tomatoes for a polycarbonate greenhouse, a description of which is given below.
The best varieties
The use of polycarbonate for the manufacture of greenhouses allows you to create optimal conditions for growing tomatoes: moderate humidity, absence of overheating during the daytime, prevention of sudden changes in day and night temperatures. However, when choosing a variety, it should be taken into account that the greenhouse microclimate can provoke the development of harmful bacteria.The possibility of developing diseases can be eliminated by using chemicals; however, it is better if the tomatoes have their own protection against diseases such as blossom end rot, tobacco mosaic virus, fusarium and others.
For getting early tomato harvest, at the stage of selecting seeds, you should pay attention to the ripening period of tomatoes. Thus, one should prefer early ripening or ultra-early ripening varieties, the fruits of which ripen in the shortest possible period.
Below in the article are the best early ripening varieties of tomatoes for growing in polycarbonate greenhouses, which combine a high level of disease resistance and an extremely short period of fruit ripening.
Buddy F1
Wonderful greenhouse tomato, represented by medium-sized bushes up to 70 cm high. The plants are determinate, medium-leafy, and are characterized by high productivity (10 kg/m2). The taste of tomatoes is excellent, the purpose of vegetables is universal.
Tomatoes of the “Druzhok f1” variety are small, weighing up to 100 grams, and ripen within 95-100 days from the moment of germination. Tomatoes are characterized by comprehensive protection against diseases.
Blagovest F1
Wonderful tall greenhouse tomato. It has an excellent yield: you can get more than 5 kg of tomatoes from one bush. In terms of 1 m2 soil, the yield of the variety is 17 kg. In addition to high yield, the advantages of tomatoes include excellent resistance to various diseases characteristic of polycarbonate greenhouses.
Tomatoes of the Blagovest f1 variety are determinate, but poorly leafy, which makes caring for the bushes easier.The height of the bushes does not exceed 1.5 m. Tomatoes are tied on clusters of 5-10 pieces. The ripening period for vegetables is 95-100 days. Ripe tomatoes weigh about 100 grams, have excellent taste, commercial qualities and transportability.
Semko Sinbad f1
By growing this variety, you will certainly be able to surprise your neighbors with the earliest harvest, since the first ripe tomatoes can be harvested already in early June. Active ripening of tomatoes of the “Semko Sinbad f1” variety begins 85 days from the day of seed germination.
The height of medium-sized bushes of this variety varies from 50 to 70 cm. The foliage of the plants is weak. In general, the crop is unpretentious, however, with all this, it is ready to please the owner with high yields (over 10 kg/m2). Delicious tomatoes are great not only for fresh salads, but also for canning: small tomatoes weighing no more than 90 grams. fit perfectly into a jar and retain their individual taste and aroma after canning.
Rosy cheeks
Large-fruited non-hybrid tomato variety. Its peculiarity is the pink-crimson color of the fruit. The weight of tomatoes of this variety can exceed 300 grams. Delicious aromatic vegetables can be used for processing.
The bushes are determinate. Their height varies from 80 cm to 1.5 m. Above 6-8 leaves, brushes are formed on the plants, on each of which 3-5 ovaries can be seen. The ripening period of tomatoes is just over 100 days. The harvesting period is long, from June to August inclusive. The overall yield is low - 7 kg/m2.
The “Rosy Cheeks” tomato variety is resistant to verticillium, fusarium, and alternaria, which makes it suitable for polycarbonate greenhouses.
Soyuz-8 F1
An excellent domestic hybrid of greenhouse tomatoes. Its bushes are medium-sized, do not exceed 1 m in height. They abundantly produce tomatoes weighing 110-120 grams, which is the key to high productivity in the amount of 15-17 kg/m2.
The high resistance of the Soyuz 8 f1 variety to common diseases and the short ripening period of vegetables (100 days) allows you to get an early harvest of tomatoes in a polycarbonate greenhouse.
Shustrik F1
A fairly popular tomato variety that is loved by gardeners. Its fruits are very tasty: the pulp contains a large amount of sugar, its consistency is dense but tender, the thin skin covering the fruit is almost invisible when eating the vegetable. Such delicious tomatoes can become the highlight of any table.
Cultivating Shustrik f1 tomatoes is quite simple. To do this, you need to grow seedlings in the spring and plant them in a polycarbonate greenhouse in mid-May. By regularly watering and feeding the plants, already 80 days after sowing the seeds for seedlings, you will be able to try the first tomatoes of this variety. The total yield for the season will be more than 7 kg/m2, and the mass ripening of the crop will last about a month from 100 to 130 days of crop cultivation.
The given tomato varieties have proven themselves to be excellent for growing in polycarbonate greenhouses in central Russia.With their help, it is not at all difficult to get an early harvest of tasty tomatoes for personal consumption and for sale. The choice of the farmer in this case should be based on an analysis of characteristics and personal preferences.
Tomatoes in the north
Growing tomatoes in the northern regions is quite difficult. The harsh climate does not allow plants to fully grow and bear fruit. In this case, a polycarbonate greenhouse is a godsend for the farmer: in such a shelter the optimal temperature for tomatoes is maintained, which means obtaining a high-quality harvest is quite possible. To do this, you just need to choose a suitable variety of tomatoes and familiarize yourself with the basic rules for growing this crop.
Yamal
The name of this variety already indicates its adaptability to harsh climates. Moreover, the variety is early ripening: it takes only 83 days for the fruits to ripen. In the northern regions, Yamal tomatoes are grown in greenhouses and greenhouses; in particular, a polycarbonate shelter is excellent for cultivation. Tomato is resistant to common diseases.
The uniqueness of Yamal tomatoes lies in the fact that from determinate, low-growing bushes up to 50 cm high, you can harvest a record amount of vegetables in the amount of up to 20 kg/m2. Moreover, such high yields are stable and do not significantly depend on compliance with growing rules.
Tomatoes of this variety are tasty, sweet, juicy. Their size is small, weight does not exceed 100 grams. The fruits are used fresh and canned.
Olya f1
This variety is characterized by exceptionally high yields, which can exceed 26 kg/m2. The Olya f1 tomato is suitable for growing in polycarbonate greenhouses in harsh climatic conditions.Determinate bushes are medium-sized, up to 120 cm high. Mass fruiting of the variety occurs in 95-100 days, however, you can try the first tomatoes 15-20 days earlier.
Tomatoes "Olya f1" are medium-sized, weighing up to 110 g. Vegetables are tasty and suitable for processing.
Important! The Olya f1 variety is excellent for northern climates, as it is resistant to cold, heat, and lack of light.
Ural F1
A very productive variety of tomatoes that can be grown in polycarbonate greenhouses. Even in northern conditions, a caring owner will be able to collect more than 8 kg of vegetables from one indeterminate bush over 1.5 m high. The fruits of this variety are quite large, weighing more than 350 grams. The purpose of the vegetables is salad, however, sauces, ketchups and juices made from Ural f1 tomatoes are also very tasty.
The ripening period of tomatoes is average in duration: 110-120 days. The variety has high resistance to common diseases.
A polycarbonate greenhouse allows farmers in the northern regions to enjoy their own environmentally friendly tomato harvest. These varieties are distinguished by high yield and excellent taste of vegetables. Surely every farmer who tries to grow one of the described tomatoes will be satisfied.
Conclusion
The above varieties allow you to get an early harvest of tomatoes in polycarbonate greenhouses. They have a high degree of protection against various diseases and a short period of fruit ripening. From the list above, every farmer, regardless of experience and knowledge, will be able to choose the best variety of tomatoes that will delight you with fresh fruits of excellent taste and will not cause trouble when growing.
