Not all varieties of tomatoes grow in our climate. Therefore, the choice of seed material must be approached responsibly. It is important to consider the recommendations of experienced gardeners who will help you choose the best varieties of crops. You need to pay attention to the list of early ripening varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses. In this case, it will be possible to decide on the best option for obtaining a rich harvest even in a cold climate.
Characteristics of early maturing varieties
Considering the description of early ripening varieties of tomatoes (a photo of the Siberian variety is presented below), it is worth noting that you can get a good harvest only in a greenhouse. When growing a crop in closed ground, it will be possible to pluck the first red fruits for salad at the end of June. Early maturing tomatoes have a short growing season. They are divided into three groups:
- Ultraearly - ripen in 80-85days.
- Early ripe - can be harvested in 90-95 days.
- Mid-ripening - ripen in 100-105 days.
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In addition to the ripening period, the height of the tomato bush is also taken into account. The features of the variety depend on this characteristic. There are indeterminate and determinant varieties of culture.
Wishing to grow early ripe varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses in the Urals, Siberia, and other northern regions, it is worth considering that indeterminate varieties are more suitable for a greenhouse. They use the height of the greenhouse to the maximum. Determinant varieties stop their growth on their own when 4-8 brushes are formed on them. Indents do not have this feature. As a result, they can reach two meters in height.
Early maturing varieties are hybrids specially bred for growing in a greenhouse. With quality care, they are characterized by high yields, bear fruit for a long period, and are practically not susceptible to disease. When growing indents in your greenhouse, you need to remember the need to form a bush. He must be tied to a support.
If the summer in your climate zone is short, you need to plant low-growing tomatoes. They are grown in a greenhouse. In this case, determinants are more suitable, which may not even need a garter or stepson. The yield in this case will be plentiful.
An important characteristic for gardeners is varietalcharacteristic of tomatoes. They take into account the shape, color and size of the fruit. Breeding has brought out many different varieties, which are characterized by a short growing season. If you need tomatoes with juicy pulp, you can choose options with large fruits. They are good for fresh salads. For homemade preparations, tomatoes with medium or small fruits are more suitable.
Ultra early tomatoes
The earliest varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses can be grown in the northern regions. In our country, gardeners grow many of these crops, but the most popular varieties are Aurora F1 and Sanka. These are super early varieties.
"Aurora F1" - a representative that does not require significant maintenance. Even in a greenhouse, crop bushes do not grow above a meter. Therefore, they can not be tied to a support. Among the low-growing early maturing varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses, "Aurora F1" is one of the best.
The planting can be thickened, which will save free space in the greenhouse. Up to seven plants are allowed per square meter. When the time comes to root the seedlings, you need to make a distance of 50 cm between the rows. This will allow you to achieve good yields. Up to 15 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from one square meter.
Fruits taste great. They are characterized by medium size. This variety of tomatoes is used for homemade preparations. The advantage of this hybrid are:
- good transportability;
- tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) resistance;
- fruits do not crack.
"Sanka" is also often cultivated inconditions of the northern climate in closed ground. It is cold-resistant and one of the earliest varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses. He matures earlier than others. Already in mid-April, seedlings can be planted in the ground if it has time to warm up to 15 ºС before this time.
The variety is undersized, reaches a height of 60-70 cm. When ripe, the bush looks spectacular due to the abundance of red rounded fruits. They are medium in size, weighing around 150g.
To harvest a good harvest, which can reach 15 kg per square meter, you need to plant seedlings tightly. There should be seven plants in such a plot. The fruiting of this variety is stretched. With proper care, which involves the timely harvesting of fruits, the application of bait and watering, the fruits will be tied throughout the summer period.
The advantage of these tomatoes is high yield, low maintenance, versatility (suitable for fresh salads and preservation).
Other ultra early varieties
When choosing the most early-ripening variety of tomatoes, it is worth considering a few more well-known options. In our country, such hybrids are popular with gardeners:
- "Greenhouse early F1". This is a determinate hybrid that matures in 80-90 days. The semi-spreading bush reaches a height of 70 cm. The fruits are rounded, have a weight of 120 to 180 g, dense flesh, are painted in bright red.
- "Volgograd early". Variety of tomatoes, which is characterized by high fruit resistance to transportation. Also theircan be stored for a long time.
- "Sugar Raspberry Plum". Semi-determinant variety with a growing season of 87-95 days. The plant reaches a height of 100-140 cm. Stepchildren and a garter are required for it. The fruits are small, weighing only 20-25 g. They have a dense pulp and a plum-like shape. Painted in pink. Tomatoes have a large amount of vitamins and trace elements, they tolerate transportation well.
- "Superstar". Semi-determinant variety with a growing season of 85-90 days. The bush grows up to 140 cm in height. The fruits are quite large, weighing 200-250 g. They are red, rounded flat, have rich, juicy pulp. Tomatoes are used for salads.
- "Meal". An indeterminate variety that matures in 85-95 days. This is a tall plant that can grow up to 180 cm. A garter is required. The fruits of this variety are medium-sized, weighing only 17-20 g. Tomatoes have an elongated, oval shape, dense flesh, and are colored red. Can be used for salads or canning.
Raspberry early hybrids
Considering the characteristics and description of varieties of early ripening tomatoes, attention should be paid to varieties of pink. These are hybrids that can supplement the diet with nutrients, vitamins and trace elements.
One of the most popular varieties of this species is "Raspberry Surprise F1". This is a determinant culture, the bushes of which grow up to 90 cm. In some cases, they are even higher. The fruits ripen in 80-105 days. Up to 15 kg of fruits are harvested per square meter.
The bushes are characterized by a powerfulroot system, which is important to consider in the process of planting seedlings in the ground. It is necessary to adhere to the recommended scheme of 70 x 60 cm. In this case, the harvest will be as plentiful as possible.
The fruits of this culture, as the name implies, are colored pink. They have a rounded shape. Tomatoes are large, weighing 300-500 g. Their pulp is homogeneous, there are no voids, so tomatoes are used for fresh salads. The fruits ripen very quickly.
When choosing greenhouse early maturing tomato varieties, it is worth considering "Raspberry Surprise F1" as one of the best pink varieties. To get a high yield, you need to provide fertile soil for the crop, which must be loose and well moistened. The plant can tolerate drought. The tomato does not like frost, preferring heat. He needs good lighting. Seedlings should be sown in the first days of March. In this case, it will be possible to harvest an enviable harvest.
"Raspberry Wine" is also one of the fastest ripening varieties of tomatoes. Its fruits are large, round, painted in bright crimson color. This is a versatile variety that is used for salads and homemade preparations. In greenhouse conditions, the bushes grow up to 2 m. To grow large fruits, the stepchildren culture. It should be bred in two stems. The hybrid requires minimal care, almost never gets sick.
Early varieties
Studying the best varieties of early ripening tomatoes for greenhouses, it is worth noting several crops that are popular in our country:
- "Gold brush". An indeterminate variety that matures in 95-98 days. Grows up to 1.5 min height, needs pinching and garter. Small fruits ripen on the branches, the weight of which is 20-30 g. The shape of the tomatoes is pear-shaped, the color is yellow, the pulp is dense. This is a universal variety.
- "Mandarin". An indeterminate variety whose vegetation lasts 90-100 days. This is a vigorous plant that requires a garter. Form a bush in one stem. The growing point is pinched off at the end of the growing season. The fruits are medium, have a weight of 80-100 g. The color of the tomatoes is bright orange. Up to 10 tomatoes ripen in one brush. Even in adverse conditions, the variety sets fruit. Tomato is a generic type.
- "Poznan". An indeterminate variety that matures in 95 to 100 days. In height, the bush grows up to 2 m. A garter, pinching is required. A bush is formed in one stem. The fruits weigh 80-120 g. They are colored orange and belong to the category of universal.
- "Present F1". A semi-determinant representative of a vegetable crop with a vegetation period of 90-100 days. This is an early ripening undersized variety of tomatoes, it grows up to 65-75 cm in height. It needs pinching. The fruits have a weight of 120-170 g. They are red, round, have dense flesh and are classified as universal. Well stored for a long time.
- "Sweet Bunch". An indeterminate variety, the fruits of which ripen in 90-100 days. This is one of the tallest tomatoes. If the height of the greenhouse allows, it grows from 2.5 m and above. The bush is formed into two stems and must be tied up. The fruits are small. They have a weight of 10-20 g. In one brush, there are from 20 to 50 tomatoes. The fruiting is very plentiful,a stable harvest is harvested even under adverse conditions.
Mid-early varieties
When choosing early varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses, you should pay attention to crops with a growing season of 100-105 days. They are successfully grown indoors even in the northern regions. One of the most popular varieties is Budyonovka. It has virtually no flaws.
This hybrid was bred in Siberia in 2002. The variety "Budenovka" has proven itself well when cultivated by the greenhouse method. It is necessary to plant a tomato according to the scheme: three bushes per square meter. In this case, up to 20 kg of fruits can be collected from such an area. This is an indeterminate species, the height of which is 1.7 m. They are formed into two or three stems, provided with supports.
The red fruits are heart-shaped, reminiscent of oxheart tomatoes. They have a weight of about 350 g, but sometimes they can grow even more. Individual specimens have a weight of 800-850 g. This is a salad variety that has a thin skin. Not suitable for canning. But from the fleshy pulp they get delicious tomato juice.
In a cool room, ripe fruits can be stored for quite some time. They are not damaged in transit.
Early ripe variety of tomatoes for greenhouses "Budyonovka" is unpretentious to growing conditions. It can be planted in the ground quite early, as the culture does not depend on weather conditions. Harvest manages to collect always stable. Fungal diseases almost never affect either bushes or fruits. Duringduring the summer period, top dressing is applied to the soil three times. The plant does not require particularly careful care.
Yevpator F1
Evpator F1 stands out among the early maturing tomato varieties for greenhouses. This is an indeterminate hybrid, seedlings of which can be planted in a greenhouse 45 days after planting the seeds. When transplanted early, the tomato shows the best results. From one bush it is possible to harvest 4.5-5.5 kg.
The plant is quite tall, it is formed into one stem. Stepchildren pinch during the entire summer period. The growth point must be removed closer to the end of the season. The 40 x 60 cm seedling planting pattern allows you to harvest the maximum yield.
The fruits of the presented variety are flat-round. They weigh from 130 to 150 g, well suited for homemade preparations. They are also used in salads and cuts. Fruits are not subject to cracking. The hybrid is unpretentious in care and is resistant to a number of diseases, for example, TMV, fusarium, blossom end rot, cladosporiosis.
President 2 F1
When choosing early maturing varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses, you should pay attention to such an option as "president 2 F1". This Dutch hybrid has long won the love of domestic summer residents. The fruits have a rich red color. They are not only tasty, but also look very impressive, have an even rounded shape, and weigh from 250 to 300 g.
Shrubs are categorized as a semi-determinant type. They stop growing on their own, butcan reach a height of 1.8 m at the peak of fruiting. The stems have a small leafiness. The plant produces a moderate number of stepchildren. Harvest can be harvested quite early. Moreover, the bushes begin to bear fruit almost simultaneously.
The variety has good immunity, high yields. Fruits are well stored, perfectly transfer transportation. In mid-June, you can harvest the first crop of tomatoes grown in the greenhouse.
Varieties for growing on the balcony
Tomatoes can be grown not only in a greenhouse in the garden, but also on the balcony. To do this, you also need to choose the right varieties. So, for such purposes, the most suitable:
- "Room Surprise". This is an ultra-early determinant variety that matures in 80-90 days. The bush has a height of up to 50 cm. This is a compact version that can be grown in a flowerpot. In this case, it is not required to form a bush. The fruits are small, weighing about 60 g. They are red in color, plum-shaped and have a universal purpose. This tomato bears fruit abundantly.
- Minibel. Determinate variety ripening in 89-96 days. The height of the plant does not exceed 40 cm, so it will not be difficult to grow it on a loggia. Fruiting is plentiful, the purpose of tomatoes is universal. The fruits of this variety are small, weighing 15-25 g. Even in low light, adverse conditions, the bush bears fruit well and is undemanding in care. At the same time, the plant has a high decorative effect.
- "Indoor Pygmy". Determinant variety with a periodvegetation 80-87 days. Can be used as a pot culture. The height of the bush reaches a height of 30 cm. Pasynkovanie is not required. The plant bears fruit abundantly, tomatoes have a universal purpose. The weight of the fruits is about 25 g. They are red in color and have a rounded shape.
- "Pinocchio". Determinate variety, the fruits of which ripen in 90-95 days. It is intended for cultivation on loggias, balconies. A low-growing plant does not exceed 30 cm in height. It is a compact bush on which small fruits weighing 15-20 g grow. The variety is characterized by high productivity. Fruits can be used for salads or preservation.
