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Until recently, greenhouses made of glass or polyethylene were predominantly installed on land plots. Their installation took a long time, and the quality and reliability were at a low level. Polycarbonate greenhouses are a modern alternative to such complex structures, which, due to their ease of installation and high consumer qualities, are gaining market share over time. They can grow all crops familiar to farmers, for example, peppers, tomatoes, eggplants. So, if desired, early varieties of tomatoes can be cultivated in polycarbonate greenhouses, which will become a source of vitamins in spring and will undoubtedly surprise neighbors. For these purposes, from the total number of tomatoes, early varieties of tomatoes for a greenhouse made of polycarbonate can be distinguished, the 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, no overheating during the daytime, preventing sudden changes in day and night temperatures. However, when choosing a variety, it should be borne in mind that the greenhouse microclimate can provoke the development of harmful bacteria. It is possible to exclude the possibility of developing diseases by using chemicals, however, it is better if the tomatoes have their own protection against such ailments as top rot, tobacco mosaic virus, fusarium and others.
To receive early harvest of tomatoes, at the stage of choosing seeds, you should pay attention to the ripening period of tomatoes. So, 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 cultivation in polycarbonate greenhouses, which combine a high level of resistance to diseases and an extremely short ripening period.
Buddy F1
Great greenhouse tomato, represented by medium-sized bushes up to 70 cm high.Plants are determinate, medium-leafy, have a high yield (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, ripening together 95-100 days from the moment of emergence. Comprehensive protection against diseases is characteristic of tomatoes.
Blagovest F1
Wonderful tall greenhouse tomato. It has an excellent yield indicator: more than 5 kg of tomatoes can be obtained from one bush. In terms of 1 m2 soil yield of the variety is 17 kg. In addition to high yields, the advantages of tomatoes include excellent resistance to various diseases typical of polycarbonate greenhouses.
Blagovest f1 tomatoes are determinate, but slightly leafy, which makes it easier to care for the bushes. 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, marketability and transportability.
Semko Sinbad f1
Growing this variety will surely be able to surprise the neighbors with the earliest harvest, since the first ripe tomatoes can be removed already at the beginning of June.The active ripening of Semko Sinbad f1 tomatoes begins 85 days after the 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 culture 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. perfectly fit into the jar and retain their individual taste and aroma after canning.
Pink cheeks
Large-fruited non-hybrid tomato... Its peculiarity is the pink-crimson color of the fruit. The mass of tomatoes of this variety can exceed 300 grams. Delicious flavorful vegetables can be used for processing.
Determinate bushes. Their height varies from 80 cm to 1.5 m. Above 6-8 leaves, brushes are formed on the plants, on each of which you can see 3-5 ovaries. The ripening period for tomatoes is just over 100 days. The harvesting period is long, from June to August inclusive. At the same time, the total yield is low - 7 kg / m2.
Tomato variety "Pink Cheeks" is resistant to Verticillium, Fusarium, 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 form tomatoes weighing 110-120 grams, which is the key to a high yield of 15-17 kg / m2.
The high resistance of the variety "Soyuz 8 f1" 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 variety of tomatoes that are loved by gardeners. Its fruits are very tasty: the pulp contains a large amount of sugar, its consistency is dense, but delicate, thin skin covering the fruit is almost invisible when eating a vegetable. Such delicious tomatoes can become a highlight of any table.
It is quite simple to cultivate Shustrik f1 tomatoes. To do this, it is necessary to grow seedlings in the spring and dive them in mid-May into a polycarbonate greenhouse. Regularly watering and feeding the plants, within 80 days after sowing seeds for seedlings, it will be possible 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 growing the crop.
The listed varieties of tomatoes have proven to be excellent for growing in polycarbonate greenhouses in the central zone of Russia. With their help, it is not at all difficult to get an early harvest of delicious 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 optimum temperature for tomatoes is maintained, which means that a high-quality harvest is quite possible. For this, it is only necessary 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 speaks of its adaptability to the harsh climate. At the same time, the variety is early maturing: it takes only 83 days for the fruits to ripen.In the northern regions, Yamal tomatoes are grown in hotbeds and greenhouses, in particular, a polycarbonate shelter is excellent for cultivation. The tomato is resistant to common diseases.
The uniqueness of Yamal tomatoes lies in the fact that from determinant, low-growing bushes up to 50 cm high, you can collect a record amount of vegetables in the amount of up to 20 kg / m2... At the same time, such high yields are stable, and do not significantly depend on compliance with the growing rules.
Tomatoes of this variety are tasty, sweet, juicy. Their size is small, their weight does not exceed 100 grams. Use fruits in fresh and canned form.
Olya f1
This variety has an exceptionally high yield, which can exceed 26 kg / m2... Tomato "Olya f1" is suitable for growing in polycarbonate greenhouses in harsh climatic conditions. Determinant 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 grams. The vegetables are tasty and recyclable.
Important! Variety "Olya f1" is excellent for the northern climate, as it is resistant to cold, heat, lack of light.
Ural F1
A very productive tomato variety that can be grown in polycarbonate greenhouses. Even in the north, 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 large enough, weighing more than 350 grams. The purpose of vegetables is salad, however, sauces, ketchups and juices from Ural f1 tomatoes are also very tasty.
The ripening period of tomatoes is average in duration: 110-120 days. The variety has a high resistance to common diseases.
The polycarbonate greenhouse allows the farmers of 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 ripening period. From the above list, every farmer, regardless of experience and knowledge, will be able to choose the best variety of tomatoes, which will delight with fresh fruits of excellent taste and will not cause trouble when growing.
