Review of the best early varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses with names
It's time to pick early varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses. In our climate, you can get an early harvest only in greenhouses. Salads from the first tomatoes picked from your greenhouse can be prepared as early as June. And all thanks to the short growing season of early ripening tomatoes.
Important characteristics of early tomatoes
All early ripening varieties can be divided into three main groups, based on the ripening period. The classification groups are shown in the table.
| Group | Ripening period in days |
| ultra early | from 80 to 85 |
| early maturing | from 90 to 95 |
| mid-early | from 100 to 105 |
In addition to the ripening period, it is important to consider the plant height. The height of the bush plays an important role in the selection; this characteristic largely depends on the type of growth of early tomatoes. There are determinant and indeterminate varieties for greenhouses.
Determinant tomato bushes stop growing on their own after the formation of 4 to 8 brushes on them. Plants of the opposite type of growth restriction do not have, gardeners call them abbreviated as indents. Indeterminate varieties are better suited for the greenhouse. They make the most of the greenhouse height, adult specimens reach 2 meters in height.
Modern early-maturing varieties (hybrids) for greenhouses are very productive, with high-quality care, they retain long-term fruiting, they get sick a little. All indents, without exception, require work on the formation of a bush and a garter to the support. In greenhouses, low-growing varieties of tomatoes should be planted in areas with very short summers. Determinants differ in a harmonious yield of the crop, some do not require pinching and garter.
For gardeners, varietal characteristics are important in terms of the shape, size and color of the fruit. Breeders have developed tomato varieties for every taste. For lovers of juicy pulp, large-fruited tomatoes are suitable, for those who are engaged in harvesting - tomatoes with small and medium-sized fruits.
Ultra early tomatoes
Consider the ultra-early varieties of tomatoes that summer residents have been growing in their country greenhouses for many years. Let's take super-early varieties of tomatoes: Aurora, Sanka.
Aurora F1
Aurora - super early tomatoes that do not require special care. Bushes even in a greenhouse do not exceed a meter height. Can be grown without support. Thickened planting is acceptable - 7 plants per sq. m. When planting seedlings, maintain a distance of 0.5 m between rows. Subject to the recommended planting scheme, a good yield is achieved, 15 kg of fruits are removed from a square meter. Tomatoes Aurora are distinguished by good taste. Medium size, tomatoes can be canned. Hybrid advantages:
- transportability;
- resistance to TMV;
- resistance to fruit cracking.
Sanka
When choosing tomato varieties for greenhouses, it is worth focusing on Sanka tomato. It is a very early and cold hardy tomato that ripens earlier than others. In mid-April, seedlings can be planted in a greenhouse, provided that the soil is warmed up to 15 ° C. The bushes are not tall, their growth in the greenhouse is 60-70 cm, during the ripening of the fruits they look spectacular because of the beautiful red fruits of a round shape of medium size. The declared weight of the fruit is 150 g.
To get a yield of 15 kg per sq. m, seedlings are planted tightly. For 1 sq. m place up to 7 plants. Sanka is characterized by extended fruiting. With proper care (watering, feeding, timely harvesting of fruits), the fruits are tied throughout the summer. Advantages of the variety: unpretentiousness, productivity, versatility.
Early maturing raspberry hybrids for greenhouses
Very interesting early tomato varieties from the Raspberry Miracle series. Let's consider several hybrids of this series: Raspberry surprise, Raspberry wine. The speaking names of the hybrids leave no doubt about the color of ripe fruits.
Raspberry surprise F1
The plant is determinate, greenhouse bushes grow up to 90 cm, some specimens may exceed the declared height. Ripening period 80-105 days. The declared yield is 15 kg per unit area (1 sq. M). The bushes develop a powerful root system, this must be taken into account when planting. Stick to a 70 x 60 cm pattern when planting seedlings in a greenhouse.
Raspberry fruits in a state of biological ripeness, large, beautiful flat-round shape. Fruit weight from 300 to 500 g. The pulp of a harmonious taste, dense, homogeneous. There are no voids. The fruits are poured and ripen very quickly. Tomatoes Raspberry Miracle is used in salads.
Hybrid for greenhouses and greenhouses loves fertile, loose soil, can tolerate mild drought. It does not tolerate frost well, prefers warmth and good lighting. Sow on seedlings in the first decade of March.
Raspberry wine
Summer residents will appreciate the appearance of the fruits: large, bright crimson, round, smooth. The harmonious taste of juicy pulp will not leave indifferent. Tomatoes Raspberry wine is universal, large specimens are used fresh, medium and small ones are used for processing. The products (canned food, ketchup, juice) are of high quality.
In greenhouse conditions, the bushes grow powerful, their height can reach up to 2 meters. To obtain large fruits, the plant is pinned, lead to 2 stems. According to reviews, the hybrid does not get sick during the season, and requires minimal maintenance.
Medium early tomatoes
This section presents the best early varieties with a ripening period from 100 to 105 days. The analysis of reviews indicates their popularity among summer residents who grow tomatoes in the greenhouse.
Budenovka
Budenovka is a variety without flaws, bred in Siberia. Since 2002 (the year of entry into the state register) Budenovka has proven itself well, it is grown in greenhouses throughout the Russian Federation. Planting plants according to the scheme of 3 bushes per square meter, get up to 20 kg of fruit. Bushes of an indeterminate type, 1.7 m high, require support, the formation of 2-3 stems.
The fruits are red, heart-shaped. Outwardly, they very much resemble the popular Bovine Heart variety. The average weight is 350 g, there are data on specimens weighing up to 850 g. The purpose of the fruits is salad, their skin is thin, smooth, not intended for canning.
The fruits are usually used in the preparation of snacks, to get tomato juice from the fleshy pulp, to make sauces, ketchups, mashed potatoes. Ripe tomatoes are well stored in a cool room and are not damaged during transportation. The taste of Budenovka is balanced, there is no excess acid, and the sweetness is moderate.
There is no need to fear for the harvest, planting early Budenovka tomatoes in the greenhouse, it does not depend on weather conditions, it is always stable.Bushes and fruits practically do not get sick with fungal diseases. During the summer, 3-fold feeding is enough. Care is not burdensome.
Eupator F1
Firm "Gavrish" offers seeds of a medium early, indeterminate hybrid Eupator. Seedlings in greenhouses can be planted at the age of 45 days. The hybrid shows good results precisely with early transplantation into greenhouses. From one bush get from 4.5 to 5.5 kg of tomatoes.
According to the type of growth, Eupator indent, tall bushes need to be formed into one stem, pinch the stepsons throughout the summer, the growth point is removed towards the end of the season. Seedlings are planted according to the recommended scheme - 40 by 60 cm.
Fruits are flat-round, perfectly even, shape and weight (130-150 g), ideal for canning, can be used in slices and salads. Ripe fruits are resistant to cracking. The advantages of a hybrid include resistance to a number of diseases, such as:
- fusarium;
- cladosporiosis;
- TMV;
- top rot of fruit.
President 2 F1
This Dutch hybrid needs little publicity. He has already won the love of summer residents. Classic red fruits not only taste good, they are very beautiful. The size of the fruit is even, the average weight ranges from 250-300 g.
The bushes are of a semi-determinant type, they stop growing on their own, at the peak of fruiting, their growth is about 1.8 m. The leafy stems are weak, they release a moderate amount of stepsons. The yield is friendly and early. The value of the variety can be considered good immunity, keeping quality of fruits, productivity.
Already in mid to late June, you can enjoy the first tomatoes grown in the greenhouse. All you need to do is select and plant the earliest greenhouse tomatoes. The above review will help you decide.
