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The gardeners of Belarus mainly grow tomatoes in greenhouses, since the country's temperate climate is characterized by cool, rainy summers. This measure allows you to protect plants from weather "whims" and is guaranteed to get a bountiful harvest of tomatoes.
However, thanks to the labors 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 crop. So, the article lists tomato varieties for Belarus, which are bred by domestic and foreign breeders and are the best for the region.
Greenhouse Tomatoes
A greenhouse is great for growing a thermophilic crop like tomato. The protected conditions maintain a favorable temperature and humidity microclimate. For pollination of inflorescences, insect access to plants should be provided. Also, a prerequisite for growing tomatoes in a greenhouse / greenhouse is regular ventilation, which will protect the bushes from the effects of harmful microflora.
Any variety of tomatoes can be grown in a greenhouse, however, some of them have increased protection against diseases and therefore are best suited for protected conditions. When choosing a variety, special attention should be paid to the agrotechnical characteristics and taste of the fruit. So, according to experienced farmers and farmers, the best tomatoes for greenhouses in Belarus are:
Start
Tomato variety "Start" 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 pinned, forming a bush of 2-3 stems. The rest of the care for tomatoes of the "Start" variety does not differ from other types of tomato: plants require watering, loosening, weeding, feeding.
From the day of sowing the seed of the "Start" variety for seedlings, until the onset of ripeness of the fruits, it takes about 90 days. Ripe tomatoes are bright red. They are very meaty, dense and sweet. Vegetable skins are thin, but strong, resistant to cracking. The shape of tomatoes is oval, weight does not exceed 50 grams Such small and very tasty fruits are used in cooking for the preparation of pickles, various dishes and canning.
Early-83
Variety "Early-83" is great for farmers who prefer to grow low-growing, high-yielding tomatoes in a greenhouse. The plant is a determinant bush, 50-60 cm high.
Tomatoes of the "Early-83" variety are grown in Belarus and central Russia. In this case, as a rule, the seedling method is used, followed by diving of plants into a greenhouse, 7-9 pieces for each 1 m2 soil. Tomatoes are highly resistant to late blight and a number of other diseases, as well as a short ripening period, 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 gr. Small red tomatoes are good for canning, pickling, making fresh meals, 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
Tomatoes variety "White filling"Really resemble liquid apples, although they are painted in the traditional red color for the culture. Tomatoes are characterized by a particularly juicy, tender pulp, which is slightly translucent through a thin, delicate skin. The taste of vegetables is excellent and fully corresponds to the ideal appearance of the fruit. The trace element 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 the given 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 a greenhouse in 95-100 days.
Tomatoes "White filling" are determinant, undersized bushes, the height of which is 45-50 cm. The variety is characterized by weak branching and compact green mass. In caring for plants, it is not required to carry out a garter and pinching. In gratitude for the minimal care, which consists of regular watering and weeding, the "White filling" variety will give the farmer a rich harvest in the amount of more than 8 kg / m2.
Baby F1
Fans of small-fruited tomatoes should pay attention to the "Baby f1" hybrid. This variety is represented by low-growing, high-yielding plants. So, 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 superdeterminate, resistant to most of the known diseases inherent in tomatoes. It has an increased thermophilicity, therefore, it can be cultivated in Belarus only in a greenhouse or a greenhouse. Pre-grown seedlings of plants are planted in protected ground no earlier than mid-June. You can dive tomatoes in 7-9 bushes per 1 m2 land. The variety does not require special care and garter rules.
Fruits of the Malyshok f1 variety are red, flat-round. Their weight does not exceed 80 grams. A distinctive feature of this variety is a characteristic small spot at the stalk. Tomatoes ripen together in 95-100 days. Ripe tomatoes are very sweet and delicious. They are used as an ingredient in fresh vegetable salads, as well as for whole-fruit pickling, pickling and canning.
Verlioka F1
Excellent tall tomato hybrid with exceptional yield exceeding 18 kg / m2... Bushes with a height of 1.5 to 2 m, excellent for growing in greenhouse conditions. Semi-determinant plants must be formed by removing stepchildren and pinching the top of the main stem. Tomato variety "Verlioka f1" especially needs watering, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers. At the peak of fruiting, up to 10 fruits ripen on the brushes of the plant at the same time.
Tomatoes "Verlioka f1" are round in shape. Their color is bright red, the flesh is very fleshy and sweet. Each tomato weighs about 100 grams. From the day of sowing the seed to the onset of the amicable ripening of vegetables, only 95 days pass. Ripe tomatoes are versatile.
Red Arrow
The Krasnaya Arrow variety is well known to the farmers of 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, a greenhouse, which allows semi-determinant, 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 it does not crack as the fruit ripens. The shape of the tomatoes is oval-round, weight up to 130 gr. Vegetables ripen in protected conditions 95-98 days from the day of sowing the seed for seedlings. The purpose of the fruits is universal, they can be used for cooking culinary dishes, fresh vegetable salads, canning.
The above are the best tomatoes for greenhouses and greenhouses. They have been cultivated for many years by farmers and novice gardeners in Belarus. 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:
Open field tomatoes
It is recommended to grow outdoors only those varieties of tomatoes that are resistant to temperature extremes and are characterized by a short ripening period. 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 field.
Tomato bushes are undersized, up to 40 cm high, determinate. Plants are undemanding to care for. For their cultivation, watering is necessary, as well as loosening, top dressing. You do not need to pinch and pinch the bushes.
Grow tomatoes of the "Profitable" variety should be seedlings. Seeds are sown for seedlings in early May, plants are dived at the age of 40 days. The period of active fruiting begins 70-80 days after transplanting. 1 m2 soil should be dived 7-9 bushes.
Red tomatoes of the Profitable variety have a flat-round shape. Their average weight is 70-100 grams. The taste of vegetables is assessed as good: dense pulp balances sweetness and sourness in a balanced way. The skin of tomatoes is thin, tender. The purpose of tomatoes is universal. They are consumed fresh and canned.
Rouge (Rose)
The variety has been known to gardeners for over 20 years. It was obtained by the Research Institute of Vegetable Growing in Belarus and is excellent for growing in the country's climatic conditions. The crop is distinguished by its high yield and excellent fruit taste.
Medium-sized bushes of the "Ruzha" variety are highly 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. 1 m2 open ground, you can dive 4-5 plants, which allows you to get a total yield at the level of 10-12 kg / m2.
Round-shaped tomatoes are colored bright red. Their surface is glossy and smooth. The average weight of tomatoes is 70-90 gr. The taste of vegetables is excellent: the pulp is sweet, juicy, dense. In their composition, tomatoes contain a large amount of sugars and ascorbic acid, which makes the fruits of the "Ruzha" variety not only tasty, but also very useful. The purpose of tomatoes is salad, however, the experience of housewives suggests that vegetables are great for processing.
Moskvich
The Moskvich variety is undersized. 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 in 8-9 bushes per 1 m2 land. On miniature bushes, ovaries are abundantly formed, regardless of weather conditions, 6-7 pieces on each fruiting cluster. This allows you to get a stable yield in an amount of at least 5 kg / m2.
Small-fruited tomatoes, the average weight of each vegetable does not exceed 50 grams. Their shape is round (flat-round), color is red. For the ripening of vegetables, it takes about 95-100 days from the day of sowing the seed 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.
Superb 176
Taste qualities of the "Excellent 176" variety correspond to the name. The pulp of the fruit is dense, juicy, sweet, has a pronounced fresh aroma. Vegetable skins are tender but firm, 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 rounded tomatoes weigh 80-100 grams. Their surface is smooth, matte.
Medium-sized plants of this variety are determinant. Their height does not exceed 60 cm. On each fruiting brush, 3-4 ovaries are formed, which ripen in 100-110 days from the day of sowing the seed for seedlings. Plants dive into open ground, adhering to the scheme of 3-4 bushes per 1 m2 soil. Caring for tomatoes is simple, it consists in watering and loosening. At the same time, the yield of the variety is high - it reaches 10 kg / m2.
Peremoga
The "Peremoga" variety is the property of the Belarusian selection. Its main advantage is a high yield at the level of 15 kg / m2... So, from each bush of this variety, you can collect 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 frequency of picking 7-9 plants per 1 m2 soil.
Bushes are undersized, determinate. Their height is in the range of 40-50 cm. Fruits are formed on clusters of 4-5 pieces. In general, the culture is unpretentious, needs minimal maintenance.
Peremoga tomatoes can be seen in the photo above. Their shape is flat-round, with an average weight of 80-140 grams. The taste of tomatoes is excellent: the pulp is juicy, tender, sweet. Red skin is thin but resistant to cracking. Vegetables have a universal purpose: they can be used for making salads, juices, tomato pastes and winter preparations.
Morning
A good variety of tomatoes with a low, but stable yield, which does not change depending on weather conditions. So, even the most inexperienced farmer, growing tomatoes of the "Morning" variety on his plot, can easily get a yield of 8 kg / m2.
Tomatoes "Morning" are compact, determinate bushes with a lush green mass. In the process of growing, they must be periodically pinned, removing small shoots. Inflorescences are represented by clusters, each of which ripens 3-6 fruits at a time. The plant does not need special care; it is enough for it to water, loosen and weed.
Red tomatoes are rounded. Their flesh is dense, juicy. It contains a large amount of sugar and a low acid content (0.6%). This combination of trace elements gives the vegetables a wonderful taste. The average weight of each tomato is 80-90 grams. Such fruits ripen in open ground for 110-115 days from the day of sowing the seed for seedlings. The purpose of vegetables is salad, but experienced housewives use vegetables for cooking 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, they are able to bear fruit in full. The taste qualities of these 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 the cultivation of such a thermophilic crop like tomato. The first step towards obtaining a good harvest is the choice of a variety that should be regionalized for a specific area or have the appropriate agronomic characteristics. So, in Belarus, on open plots of land, early maturing, low or medium-sized varieties should be grown. The best of them are given in the article. For a greenhouse, any type of tomato can be suitable, and in this case the choice should be based on the preference of the farmer, however, for beginners and experienced gardeners it will be useful to pay attention to the varieties of tomatoes indicated above for greenhouse conditions.
