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Many gardeners prefer to grow tall tomatoes. Most of these varieties are indeterminate, which means they bear fruit until the onset of cold weather. In this case, it is advisable to grow tomatoes in greenhouses, where favorable conditions remain until late autumn. The article shows the best tall varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses, which allow you to get a generous harvest of delicious vegetables without much hassle.
TOP 5
By analyzing sales trends of seed companies and reviews from experienced farmers on various forums, we can make a selection of the most popular tall tomatoes. Thus, the TOP 5 best tomato varieties include:
Tolstoy F1
This hybrid rightfully occupies a leading position in the ranking of tall tomatoes. Its advantages are:
- early fruit ripening (70-75 days from the day of emergence);
- high resistance to diseases (late blight, fusarium, cladosporiosis, apical and root rot virus);
- high yield (12 kg/m2).
It is necessary to grow tomatoes of the Tolstoy F1 variety in greenhouse conditions with 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. When seedlings are planted early in the soil, the peak of fruit ripening occurs in June. The tomatoes of this hybrid are round-cuboid in shape and painted bright red. The weight of each vegetable is approximately 100-120 g. The taste of the fruit is excellent: the flesh is dense, sweet, the skin is thin and tender. Tomatoes can be used for pickling and canning.
F1 President
Dutch tomatoes for growing in greenhouse conditions. The main advantage of the variety is its ease of care and high yield. The period from the emergence of seedlings to the active phase of fruit ripening is 70-100 days. It is recommended to plant plants at a frequency of 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. During the growing process, the hybrid does not require treatment with chemicals, since it has comprehensive protection against a number of common diseases. The “President F1” variety is large-fruited: the weight of each tomato is 200-250 g. The color of the vegetables is red, the flesh is dense, the shape is round. The fruits are distinguished by good transportability and the possibility of long-term storage.
Diva F1
An early maturing hybrid of domestic selection, intended for cultivation in greenhouse conditions. The height of the bushes of this variety reaches 1.5 m, so seedlings should be planted no thicker than 4-5 plants per 1 m2 soil. The period from the day of sowing the seed to the beginning of active fruiting is 90-95 days. The variety can be cultivated in the central and northwestern regions of Russia, since it is resistant to unfavorable climatic conditions and has protection against most characteristic diseases. The fruits of the hybrid “Primadonna F1” at the ripening stage are green and brown in color; upon reaching technical ripeness, their color becomes intensely red.The pulp of tomatoes is fleshy, aromatic, but sour. Every tomato round shape weighs 120-130 g. The purpose of the fruits of this variety is universal.
Ox heart
A variety of tall tomatoes for film greenhouses. It is distinguished by especially fleshy, large fruits, the weight of which can reach 400 g. Their color is pink-raspberry, heart-shaped. The taste of tomatoes is excellent: the flesh is sweet and aromatic. It is recommended to use the fruits of this variety for preparing fresh salads. You can see tomatoes of the “Ox Heart” variety in the photo above. The height of the plant exceeds 1.5 m. Fruiting clusters are abundantly formed on the bushes, each of which bears 3-4 tomatoes. Recommended scheme for planting plants in a greenhouse: 4-5 bushes per 1 m2 soil. Mass ripening of large fruits occurs 110-115 days from the day of emergence. The yield of the variety is high, 10 kg/m2.
Pink Elephant
Another large-fruited tomato variety for greenhouses, bred by domestic breeders. Plant it 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. Plant height varies from 1.5 to 2 meters. The variety has genetic protection against common diseases and does not require additional treatment with chemicals. The period from sowing the seed to active fruiting is 110-115 days. Productivity of indeterminate plant 8.5 kg/m2. The fruits of the “Pink Elephant” variety weigh about 200-300 g. Their shape is flat-round and the color is raspberry-pink. The pulp is dense, fleshy, the seed chambers are hardly noticeable.It is recommended to consume tomatoes fresh, and also use them to make ketchup and tomato paste. The tall varieties given are the best, since they are in most cases preferred by professional farmers. Of course, tall tomatoes in a greenhouse they need gartering and regular removal of stepsons, however, such efforts are justified by the high yield and excellent taste of the fruit. Beginning gardeners who are just faced with choosing a tomato variety should definitely pay attention to proven tall tomatoes.
High yield
Among the tall, indeterminate tomato varieties, there are a number of particularly productive ones. They are grown not only in private farmsteads, but also in industrial greenhouses. Such tomato seeds are available to every gardener. A description of the most famous tall varieties, characterized by particularly high yields, is given below.
Admiro F1
This representative Dutch selection is a hybrid. It is grown exclusively in protected conditions. The height of the bushes of this variety exceeds 2 m, so it is necessary to plant plants no thicker than 3-4 pcs/m2. The variety is resistant to TMV, cladosporiosis, fusarium, and verticillium. It can be cultivated in regions with unfavorable climatic conditions. Features consistently high yields of up to 39 kg/m2. Tomatoes of the Admiro F1 variety are red in color and flat-round in shape. Their flesh is moderately dense and sweet. The weight of each tomato is approximately 130 g. The purpose of the fruit is universal.
De barao royal
Many experienced gardeners know a number of varieties with this name. Thus, there are “De Barao” tomatoes in orange, pink, gold, black, tiger and other colors.All these varieties are represented by tall bushes, however, only “De Barao Tsarsky” has a record yield. The yield of this variety reaches 15 kg per bush or 41 kg per 1 m2 soil. The height of an indeterminate plant is up to 3 m. At 1 m2 It is recommended to plant no more than 3 such tall bushes in the soil. Each fruiting cluster bears 8-10 tomatoes at a time. For vegetables to ripen, it takes 110-115 days from the day of emergence. Tomatoes of the “De Barao Tsarsky” variety have a soft crimson color and an oval-plum shape. Their weight varies from 100 to 150 g. The taste of the fruit is excellent: the pulp is dense, fleshy, sweet, the skin is tender and thin.
Azarro F1
An excellent hybrid that allows you to get a yield of up to 36 kg/m2. It is recommended to grow it in protected conditions. Plants are indeterminate and tall. For their cultivation, it is recommended to use the seedling method. The growing technology involves placing no more than 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. The variety is resistant to most common diseases. It takes 113-120 days for its fruits to ripen. The crop yield is high - up to 36 kg/m2. Tomatoes of the Azarro F1 variety have a flat-round shape and a red color. Their flesh is dense and sweet. The average weight of the fruit is 150 g. A special feature of the hybrid is the increased resistance of tomatoes to cracking.
Brooklyn F1
One of the best hybrids of foreign selection. It is characterized by medium-early fruit ripening (113-118 days) and high yield (35 kg/m2).The culture is thermophilic, so it is recommended to grow it exclusively in greenhouse conditions. It is necessary to plant tall tomatoes with a frequency of 3-4 pcs/m2. Plants are resistant to a number of common diseases and do not require additional treatment during the growing season. Tomatoes of the “Brooklyn F1” variety are presented with a flat-round shape. Their color is red, the flesh is juicy, slightly sour. The average weight of the fruit is 104-120 g. Tomatoes are distinguished by excellent keeping quality and resistance to damage during transportation. You can see the fruits of this variety higher up.
Evpatoriya F1
The excellent tomatoes that can be seen in the photo above are the “brainchild” of domestic breeders. "Evpatorii F1" is an early ripening hybrid for cultivation in the southern regions of Russia. When cultivating it, it is recommended to use the seedling method, followed by planting young plants in a greenhouse. The density of planted plants should not exceed 3-4 pcs/m2. It takes at least 110 days for the fruits of this hybrid to ripen. The indeterminate plant forms clusters on which 6-8 fruits ripen simultaneously. With proper care of the plant, its yield reaches 44 kg/m2. Tomatoes of the "Evpatoriya F1" variety are bright red, flat-round in shape. Their average weight is 130-150 g. The pulp of tomatoes is fleshy and sweet. During the growth process, the fruits do not crack, retain their shape and elasticity until full biological ripening, and have excellent marketability.
Kirzhach F1
A hybrid with mid-early fruit ripening. It is characterized by high yield and excellent taste of vegetables. It is recommended to grow it exclusively in protected conditions with a dive of 3 bushes per 1 m2 land.The plant is indeterminate, vigorous, leafy. Has genetic protection against blossom end rot, tobacco mosaic virus, and cladosporiosis. The variety is recommended for cultivation in the northwestern and central parts of Russia. A plant more than 1.5 m high abundantly produces fruiting clusters, on each of which 4-6 tomatoes are formed. Their weight upon reaching technical ripeness is 140-160 g. Red fruits have fleshy pulp. Their shape is flat-round. The total yield of the tall tomato variety is 35-38 kg/m2.
Pharaoh F1
One of the new varieties of the domestic breeding company "Gavrish". Despite its relative youth, the hybrid is popular among vegetable growers. Its main feature is its high yield - up to 42 kg/m2. At the same time, the taste of the fruits of this variety is excellent: the pulp is moderately dense, sweet, fleshy, the skin is thin and tender. As the tomato ripens, cracks do not form on its surface. The color of the vegetable is bright red, round in shape. The average weight of one tomato is 140-160 g. It is recommended to grow tomatoes in greenhouses. In this case, tall plants are planted according to the scheme 3 bushes per 1 m2. The culture is resistant to TMV, fusarium, and cladosporiosis.
Fatalist F1
A tomato hybrid known to many gardeners. It is grown in both the southern and northern regions of Russia. The tomato is easy to care for and adapts to unfavorable climatic conditions. The optimal environment for cultivating the variety is a greenhouse. In such artificial conditions, the variety bears fruit in large quantities until the onset of autumn cold weather. The fruits of this variety ripen within 110 days from the day the seed is sown. Tomatoes "Fatalist F1" are bright red, flat-round.Their average weight is approximately 150 g. During the growth process, tomatoes do not crack. Each fruiting cluster of the plant produces 5-7 tomatoes. The total yield of the variety is 38 kg/m2.
Study F1
This variety of tomato is well known to experienced farmers in Moldova, Ukraine and, of course, Russia. It is grown exclusively in greenhouse conditions, with no more than 3 tall bushes per 1 m2 planted2 soil. To ripen “Etude F1” tomatoes, it takes 110 days from the day the seed is sown. The culture is resistant to many characteristic diseases and does not require additional treatment with chemicals during the cultivation process. Plant productivity is 30-33 kg/m2. The red tomatoes of this hybrid are quite large, their weight is in the range of 180-200 g. The pulp of the fruit is quite dense and fleshy. The shape of the tomatoes is round. You can see photos of vegetables above.
Conclusion
Brought tall tomatoes for greenhouses not in words, but in deeds, they allow you to obtain high yields when grown in a greenhouse environment. However, growing such tomatoes requires compliance with certain rules. Including for the successful growth of green mass and the formation of ovaries, ripening of fruits, plants must be regularly watered and fed. Also, do not forget about the timely formation of the bush, its garter, loosening the soil and other important points, the implementation of which will fully allow you to enjoy the harvest. You can learn more about growing tall tomatoes in a greenhouse from the video:
The greenhouse is an excellent environment for growing tall tomatoes. A favorable microclimate allows plants to bear fruit until late autumn, increasing crop yields.Having a stable structure best solves the issue of staking plants. At the same time, the range of varieties of tall tomatoes for a greenhouse is quite wide and allows each farmer to choose tomatoes “to his taste.”
