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Gardeners in Belarus mainly grow tomatoes in protected soil, since the country's temperate climate is characterized by cool, rainy summers. This measure allows you to protect plants from weather vagaries and guarantee a bountiful harvest of tomatoes.
However, thanks to the work of breeders, new varieties of tomatoes appear every year that are resistant to bad weather and relatively low atmospheric temperatures. They can be safely planted in open ground without fear of being left without a harvest. Thus, the article presents tomato varieties for Belarus, which were bred by domestic and foreign breeders and are the best for the region.
Tomatoes for the greenhouse
The greenhouse is perfect for growing a heat-loving crop like tomato. In protected conditions, a favorable temperature and humidity microclimate is maintained. To pollinate inflorescences, insects should have access to the plants. Also a necessary condition for growing tomatoes in a greenhouse/greenhouse is regular ventilation, which will protect the bushes from the effects of harmful microflora.
Perhaps any variety of tomatoes can be grown in a greenhouse, however, some of them have increased protection against diseases and are therefore best suited for protected conditions. When choosing a variety, special attention should be paid to the agrotechnical characteristics and taste of the fruit. Thus, according to experienced farmers and farmers, the best tomatoes for greenhouses in Belarus are:
Start
The “Start” tomato variety is the embodiment of the dream of every gardener who has a greenhouse or greenhouse. It combines all the best agrotechnical and taste qualities.
Tomatoes "Start" are tall, indeterminate. The height of adult plants can reach 180 cm. In a greenhouse, such tall bushes can be easily tied to a stable frame, without worrying about installing trellises. At all stages of the growing season, tomatoes need to be pinched, forming a bush of 2-3 stems. Otherwise, caring for “Start” tomatoes is no different from other types of tomatoes: plants require watering, loosening, weeding, and fertilizing.
From the day the seed of the “Start” variety is sowed into seedlings, until the fruits become ripe, approximately 90 days pass. Ripe tomatoes are bright red. They are very meaty, dense and sweet. The skin of vegetables is thin, but durable and resistant to cracking. The shape of the tomatoes is oval, weight does not exceed 50 grams. Such small and very tasty fruits are used in cooking for making pickles, various dishes and canning.
Early-83
The "Ranniy-83" variety is excellent for farmers who prefer to grow low-growing, high-yielding tomatoes in a greenhouse. The plant is a determinate bush, 50-60 cm high.
Tomatoes of the Early-83 variety are grown in Belarus and central Russia. In this case, as a rule, they use the seedling method, followed by planting plants into a greenhouse, 7-9 pieces per 1 m2 soil. Tomatoes are highly resistant to late blight and a number of other diseases, as well as a short period of fruit ripening, which is only 95 days. Another advantage of the crop is its high yield - 8 kg/m2.
Tomatoes of the "Early-83" variety can be seen above in the photo. Their size is average, weight 80-95 g. Small red tomatoes are well suited for canning, pickling, preparing fresh dishes, juices and purees. Their skin is thin and tender, the flesh is dense and very sweet, which makes vegetables a favorite treat for adults and children.
White filling
Tomato variety "White filling“really resemble liquid apples, although they are colored in the traditional red color of the culture. Tomatoes are characterized by particularly juicy, tender pulp, which is slightly visible through the thin, delicate skin. The taste of the vegetables is excellent and fully corresponds to the ideal appearance of the fruit. The microelement composition of tomatoes contains a lot of sugars and ascorbic acid, which makes the taste of tomatoes harmonious, sweet and sour. Tomatoes of this variety are widely used for making purees and juices.
The fruits of this variety can be seen in the photo above. The average weight of each vegetable varies between 80-140 grams. The shape of the tomatoes is round, the color at the stage of technical ripeness is bright red.Fruits ripen in greenhouse conditions in 95-100 days.
Tomatoes “White filling” are determinate, low-growing bushes, the height of which is 45-50 cm. The variety is characterized by weak branching and compact green mass. When caring for plants, tying and pinching are not required. In gratitude for minimal care, consisting of regular watering and weeding, the “White Naliv” variety will give the farmer a rich harvest in a volume of over 8 kg/m2.
Baby F1
Fans of small-fruited tomatoes should pay attention to the hybrid “Baby f1”. This variety is represented by low-growing, high-yielding plants. Thus, bushes up to 50 cm high are capable of bearing tasty, sweet tomatoes in a volume of up to 10 kg/m2 or 2-2.5 kg/plant.
The plant is super-determinate, resistant to most known diseases characteristic of tomatoes. It is highly thermophilic, so it can only be cultivated in Belarus in a greenhouse or greenhouse. Pre-grown plant seedlings are planted in protected soil no earlier than mid-June. You can pick tomatoes 7-9 bushes per 1 m2 land. The variety does not require special care and garter rules.
The fruits of the “Malyshok f1” variety are red and flat-round. Their weight does not exceed 80 grams. A distinctive feature of tomatoes of this variety is a characteristic small spot on the stalk. Tomatoes ripen within 95-100 days. Ripe tomatoes are very sweet and tasty. They are used as an ingredient in fresh vegetable salads, as well as for whole-fruit pickling, pickling and canning.
Verlioka F1
An excellent tall tomato hybrid with exceptional yields exceeding 18 kg/m2. Bushes with a height of 1.5 to 2 m are excellent for growing in greenhouse conditions.Semi-determinate plants must be formed by removing the shoots and pinching the top of the main stem. Tomato variety "Verlioka f1" especially needs watering and fertilizing with mineral fertilizers. At the peak of fruiting, up to 10 fruits ripen simultaneously on the plant's clusters.
Tomatoes "Verlioka f1" are round in shape. Their color is bright red, the flesh is very fleshy and sweet. Each tomato weighs approximately 100 grams. From the day the seed is sown until the vegetables begin to ripen, only 95 days pass. Ripe tomatoes have a universal purpose.
Red Arrow
The “Red Arrow” variety is well known to farmers in Russia and Belarus. Its main advantage is a record yield of 30 kg/m2. It is recommended to grow tomatoes of this variety in a greenhouse, which allows semi-determinate, medium-sized (up to 100 cm) plants to bear fruit until late autumn.
Red tomatoes are juicy and aromatic. Their skin is very thin, but does not crack as the fruit ripens. The shape of the tomatoes is oval-round, weight up to 130 g. Vegetables ripen in protected conditions within 95-98 days from the day the seeds are sown for seedlings. The purpose of the fruits is universal; they can be used for preparing culinary dishes, fresh vegetable salads, and canning.
Above are the best tomatoes for greenhouses. They have been grown by farmers and beginning gardeners in Belarus for many years. Among them you can see high-yielding varieties, such as “Red Arrow” or “Verlioka f1”.These types of tomatoes are represented by tall bushes that require pinching and shaping. You can learn more about the rules for caring for such tomatoes in a greenhouse by watching the video:
Tomatoes for open ground
It is recommended to grow outdoors only those varieties of tomatoes that are resistant to temperature changes and are characterized by a short period of fruit ripening. So, below are the best varieties of tomatoes for open ground in Belarus.
Profitable
The “Profitable” variety allows every gardener to get a rich harvest of tasty tomatoes in the open ground.
Tomato bushes are low-growing, up to 40 cm high, determinate. Plants are undemanding in care. To grow them, watering is necessary, as well as loosening and fertilizing. There is no need to pinch or pinch the bushes.
Tomatoes of the “Profitable” variety should be grown in seedlings. Seeds are sown for seedlings in early May, and plants are sown at the age of 40 days. The period of active fruiting begins 70-80 days after planting the seedlings. At 1 m2 soil should be picked 7-9 bushes.
Red tomatoes of the Dokhodny variety have a flat-round shape. Their average weight is 70-100 g. The taste of the vegetables is rated as good: the dense pulp balances sweetness and sourness. The skin of tomatoes is thin and tender. The purpose of tomatoes is universal. They are consumed fresh and canned.
Ruzha (Rose)
The variety has been known to gardeners for more than 20 years. It was obtained by the Research Institute of Vegetable Growing of Belarus and is excellent for growing in the climatic conditions of the country.The crop is distinguished by its high yield and excellent taste of fruits.
Medium-sized bushes of the “Ruzha” variety are heavily leafy and require pinching. They form inflorescences on which 5-9 tomatoes are tied and ripen. The yield of each plant is approximately 2-2.5 kg/bush. At 1 m2 In open ground, you can pick 4-5 plants, which allows you to get a total yield of 10-12 kg/m2.
Round tomatoes are bright red. Their surface is glossy and smooth. The average weight of tomatoes is 70-90 g. The taste of vegetables is excellent: the pulp is sweet, juicy, dense. Tomatoes contain a large amount of sugars and ascorbic acid, which makes the fruits of the “Ruzha” variety not only tasty, but also very healthy. The purpose of tomatoes is salad, however, the experience of housewives suggests that vegetables are also excellent for processing.
Moskvich
The Moskvich variety is low-growing. The height of its bushes does not exceed 40 cm. Such compact plants are resistant to late blight and low atmospheric temperatures.
Plants are planted 8-9 bushes per 1 m2 land. On miniature bushes, ovaries are formed abundantly, regardless of weather conditions, 6-7 pieces on each fruiting brush. This allows you to obtain a stable yield of at least 5 kg/m2.
Tomatoes are small-fruited, the average weight of each vegetable does not exceed 50 grams. Their shape is round (flat-round), and their color is red.For vegetables to ripen, it takes about 95-100 days from the day the seeds are sown for seedlings. Moskvich tomatoes are very sweet and tasty. They are used as an ingredient in vegetable salads and as a decoration for dishes. The pickling qualities of small tomatoes are good.
Excellent 176
The taste of tomatoes of the “Excellent 176” variety corresponds to the name. The fruit pulp is dense, juicy, sweet, and has a pronounced fresh aroma. The skin of the vegetables is tender, but dense, preventing the tomatoes from cracking as they ripen. Tomatoes are a real delicacy, both fresh and canned. You can evaluate the external qualities of vegetables of the “Excellent 176” variety by looking at the photo above. Red round tomatoes weigh 80-100 grams. Their surface is smooth, matte.
Medium-sized plants of this variety are determinate. Their height does not exceed 60 cm. On each fruiting brush, 3-4 ovaries are formed, which mature within 100-110 days from the day of sowing the seed for seedlings. Plants dive into open ground, adhering to the pattern of 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. Caring for tomatoes is simple; it involves watering and loosening. At the same time, the yield of the variety is high – reaches 10 kg/m2.
Peremoga
The variety "Peremoga" is the property of the Belarusian selection. Its main advantage is high productivity at 15 kg/m2. So, from each bush of this variety you can harvest 5 kg of delicious tomatoes. The ripening period for vegetables is short, 95-98 days.
Plants are resistant to unfavorable temperatures and shade.
Tomatoes are planted at the age of 40 days. Recommended picking frequency: 7-9 plants per 1 m2 soil.
The bushes are low-growing, determinate.Their height is in the range of 40-50 cm. The fruits are formed on clusters of 4-5 pieces. In general, the culture is unpretentious and requires minimal care.
Tomatoes of the Peremoga variety can be seen in the photo above. Their shape is flat-round, the average weight is 80-140 g. The taste of tomatoes is excellent: the pulp is juicy, tender, sweet. The red skin is thin, but resistant to cracking. Vegetables have a universal purpose: they can be used to prepare salads, juices, tomato pastes and winter preparations.
Morning
A good variety of tomatoes that has, albeit low, stable yields that do not change depending on weather conditions. Thus, even the most inexperienced farmer, growing tomatoes of the “Morning” variety on his plot, can easily obtain a harvest of 8 kg/m2.
"Morning" tomatoes are compact, determinate bushes with lush green mass. During the growing process, they must be periodically pinched, removing small shoots. The inflorescences are presented in clusters, on each of which 3-6 fruits ripen at the same time. The plant does not need special care; it is enough to water, loosen and weed.
Red tomatoes have a round shape. Their flesh is dense and juicy. It contains a large amount of sugar and a low acid content (0.6%). This combination of microelements gives vegetables a wonderful taste. The average weight of each tomato is 80-90 grams. Such fruits ripen in open ground conditions within 110-115 days from the day of sowing the seed for seedlings. The purpose of vegetables is salad, but experienced housewives also use vegetables for preparing various dishes and canning.
Conclusion
The above list contains the best varieties of tomatoes that are unpretentious, and even in a temperate climate with cool, rainy summers are able to bear fruit in full. The taste qualities of the given varieties are also excellent. Both an experienced farmer and a novice gardener can grow these tomatoes.
The climatic features of Belarus are not an obstacle to growing such a heat-loving crop as tomato. The first step towards obtaining a good harvest is the choice of a variety, which must be zoned for a specific area or have appropriate agrotechnical characteristics. Thus, in Belarus, early-ripening, low- or medium-growing varieties should be grown in open areas of land. The best of them are given in the article. Any type of tomato can be suitable for a greenhouse, and in this case the choice should be based on the preference of the farmer, however, for beginners and experienced gardeners it would be useful to pay attention to the varieties of tomatoes indicated above for greenhouse conditions.
