Cluster tomatoes: the best varieties for greenhouses and open ground

Today you can often see cluster tomatoes on the shelves of supermarkets. Attracts a beautiful kind of fruit - bright and without flaws. These special hybrids, bred by breeders, can also be grown independently in a home greenhouse. This information is important for those who are going to grow tomatoes for sale. The demand for this type of vegetable is quite high.

Specific feature

Before, gardeners also grew the so-called cluster tomatoes. But the fruits on them did not ripen at the same time, and also, their size was not the same. After the breeders were engaged in the transformation of such varieties, it became possible to pluck ripe juicy fruits at the same time, along with a dense brush that securely holds the tomatoes even during transportation.

Tomato varieties cultivated today can be described as follows:

1. Tomatoes on the brush ripen almost simultaneously. After the lowest fruits ripen, the upper ones still retain their marketable appearance and do not lose their taste. A ripened brush can be on the bush for about a month without reaching the stage of overripe.
2. Tomatoes are tightly attached to the branch. They can be collected together with a brush, while even slight shaking and transportation over fairly long distances does not cause damage to the stalk. You can be sure that all the tomatoes will remain on the bunch.
3. The same size for tomatoes on one brush. If their size were different, then the overall appearance would suffer, which is reflected in their cost.
4. Resistance to creases, allow you to be sure during the filling of the fruit that the brushes will be intact, and the fruits will successfully ripen in the garden.
5. Carpus tomato varieties are distinguished by their ability to reliably resist fruit cracking, despite unsuitable weather conditions or insufficient care.

In addition, hybrids created by breeders are characterized by increased productivity, resistance to many types of diseases and pests of tomatoes, as well as early ripening. Another positive feature of such vegetables is that they do not require frequent harvesting of fruits.

Benefit of carpal tomatoes

As a rule, greenhouse tomatoes can also be grown in open areas in the southern regions without compromising their quality. Of course, the greenhouse method of growing has some disadvantages, but at the same time, there are still a lot of advantages:

• indoors it is easier to deal with pests and plant diseases, and the effect of drugs is more intense;
• you can not worry about the vagaries of nature,

• Growing conditions are easier to control in a greenhouse;
• this way of growing will allow you to harvest up to two crops a year;
• since hybrids are characterized by tall bushes, it is easier to care for them in greenhouse conditions and protect fragile stems from gusts of wind or animals.

Growing in a greenhouse is quite favorable for server areas, where even early varieties with low-growing bushes do not have time to ripen in open areas.

Feature of tomato hybrids

Although in the southern regions tomatoes grow well in open areas, planted hybrid varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses can provide a fairly early or very late harvest. In the northern regions, the situation is somewhat different. If the weather conditions fluctuate, are characterized by a sharp drop in temperature, cloudiness, this will also adversely affect the growth of greenhouse plants.

Such vagaries of nature will not bother gardeners if the building for growing tomatoes is equipped with heating and reliable electric lighting. But such costs during cultivation can significantly increase their cost. Therefore, the best varieties are considered those that could bear fruit even in low light conditions or with significant temperature fluctuations.

As a rule, tomato varieties bred for southern latitudes are not suitable for northern climatic conditions. But it should not be assumed that under no circumstances can tomatoes of this series be grown there. But northern tomatoes in southern latitudes will not be able to produce a miracle crop. It is most likely that the crop will not be obtained at all. Since plants grown in cool climates simply cannot survive hot days.

Remember! When choosing tomato hybrids for cultivation, carefully read the inscription on the package. They may be labeled "Heat Resistant", "Resistant to Low Temperatures", and "Resistant to Low Light".

From the main varieties of cluster tomatoes released mainly in cold climatic conditions, the best varieties of these vegetables described below can be distinguished.

True friends f1

Carpal tomato variety of Siberian selection, has a fairly early ripening period. Bushes can reach two meters in height. Tomatoes are round, scarlet in color, have a strong texture. Fruit weight usually reaches 100 g.

As a rule, up to 12 fruits of equal size are poured onto such a brush, ripening at the same time. High yielding look. From each plant it is possible to collect 9 kg of tomatoes. Used for conservation. Temperature fluctuations do not have a negative effect. Has a positive outdoor tomato characteristic when planted in cool climates.

Intuition f1

This is an excellent raceme variety with good yields, early ripening - after pecking to picking ripe fruits, the interval is about 110 days. Ball-shaped tomatoes, with an average weight of up to 100 g. Designed to be collected with a brush. It has excellent flavors similar to Dutch hybrid varieties. Can withstand transportation, do not crack when ripe. Used for cultivation in the regions of the North. It has resistance to changes in climatic conditions and nightshade diseases.

Instinct f1

Indeterminate variety. The ripening period is medium long. It is characterized by an increased ability to keeping quality. The mass of each vegetable is about 110 g. Even with insufficient lighting in greenhouses, it can bear fruit well.

Carpal f1

Distinguished by high yield and fast ripening. The ovaries are formed on long brushes. At maturity, the fruits turn red. They are of the correct round shape. Pretty dense. Perfectly stored when cut along with brushes. Its fruits can weigh up to 110 g. Ideal for preservation.

The ovary is formed even if the light flux is insufficient. It tolerates low temperatures well. Suitable for areas of the North.

Comet f1

Differs in large-fruitedness, the weight of fruits can be about 180 g. Bred in Holland. Belongs to the carpal hybrid variety. Bushes are medium. Tomatoes are red in color and have a round shape. It does not require special care. The procedure for pinching the stems is necessary. On a bush, it is recommended to leave 5 brushes per stem.

Red star f1

Early ripe cluster tomatoes. This hybrid species has an increased yield. It has very large fruits for a carpal variety. Everyone can reach 110 g. The inner part is dense, has increased palatability, sugar content is noticeable. Can be preserved, processed and eaten raw.

Resistant to blossom end rot. Shows a decent yield even with little care for him. It grows and bears fruit in many climatic zones, including the northern regions of Siberia.

Red red f1

Hybrid variety of early fruit ripening. Bushes should be formed with one main stem. Pretty tall. One brush has 5 - 7 fruits, each weighing 200 - 500 g. They have tasty pulp with pronounced granularity. From a bush of this variety, you can collect up to 8 kg of tomatoes.It is resistant to typical diseases of this type of vegetable. Fruits even under adverse weather conditions.

Marina Grove f1

Siberian hybrid with stable yield and early fruit ripening. It has high fertility. Brushes can have up to 9 tomatoes. One tomato can weigh 170 g. A distinctive feature is the simultaneous ripening of fruits. Used for conservation. Keeps a trade dress during transportation. During the season, you can collect up to 20 kg of tomatoes of this variety from 1 square meter.

Resistant to some types of diseases. Such landings perfectly adapt to weather conditions even in northern climatic zones.

Professional f1

This is a high yielding hybrid variety bred for growing in winter greenhouses and also made of polycarbonate.It forms 1 main stem, which grows up to 1.8 m. Often it has 7 brushes. On each of them 15 ovaries are formed. Fruits are capable of weighing 100 g each. They taste great. Well preserved.

Reflex f1

Has an average ripening time. The fruits have a good ability to transport, the weight of one is up to 110 g. Simultaneous ripening is characteristic. He has small brushes, each with 6 - 8 fruits. Successfully cultivated in all climatic regions.

Spasskaya Tower f1

Hybrid with increased yield. Practically does not react to weather conditions unsuitable for cultivation. Bushes of Siberian selection of medium height with strong stems, undemanding to care.

The variety has a medium early ripening period.

The equipment of supports is required, as the stems are strewn with dense fruit tassels. Each has 5 - 6 ovaries. Fruits can weigh up to 200 g each. Tomatoes with a pink tint, have a slight narrowing towards the bottom, excellent taste. Under favorable conditions, it is possible to collect up to 30 kg of tomatoes from 1 square meter. It is resistant to almost all diseases. Successfully grown in all climatic regions of the country.

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