Tomato varieties for growing in greenhouses (Moscow region)

Tomatoes can be grown outdoors, but to ensure a quicker harvest and twice the enjoyment, some vegetables are best grown in greenhouse conditions. As with open ground, for greenhouse planting, you'll need home-grown seedlingsWe offer tomatoes: the best varieties for the Moscow region in a greenhouse.

Important! A "variety" is a group of plants that share similar agricultural characteristics. However, within a single variety, these characteristics can vary greatly. Hybrid varieties are very popular. They involve crossing tomatoes of the same variety with superior characteristics to produce a variety that offers the best overall performance. First-generation hybrids are designated F1.

The most popular tomato varieties for growing in greenhouses

Hurricane F1

This is a first-generation hybrid, classified as an early-ripening variety. This means that the harvest can be started in 85, maximum 90 days, from the moment the first shoots appear. The first inflorescence will appear above the leaf, and subsequent inflorescences will appear within one or two leaves. A single inflorescence typically produces 6 to 8 fruits. The fruits are characterized by a round shape, smooth surface, and uniform color. The average weight is small—90 grams—but the yield of a single bush often reaches 10 kilograms.

Typhoon F1

Another greenhouse hybrid that can safely be called early ripening. The first tomatoes can be harvested 85-90 days after the first shoots appear. Inflorescences will form every two leaves. The yield per plant is a maximum of 9 kilograms, with the fruits themselves being quite small: 70 grams. Regarding the number of fruits per inflorescence, you can expect 6 to 8 tomatoes, depending on growing conditions.

Buddy F1

This hybrid is early maturing. This means, unlike early-ripening varieties, it will produce a harvest a little later. However, the first tomatoes, compared to other varieties, will still be ready to eat early. The plant is short, reaching about 70 centimeters. This is also extremely convenient for greenhouse cultivation. The fruits are round and weigh up to 90 grams. A distinctive feature of this variety is the bright red color of each tomato. A yield of up to 8 kilograms can be obtained from one square meter.

Semko-Sindbad F₁

A promising early-ripening hybrid, considered by many gardeners to be particularly suitable for greenhouse cultivation. Tomatoes can be harvested in 90-93 days from germination. Inflorescences form every two leaves and produce up to eight fruits, which is average. The fruits are uniformly red and weigh 90 grams, typical for early-ripening varieties. The yield is up to 10 kilograms per square meter.

Blagovest F₁

According to reviews, the best tomato varieties for the Moscow region in a greenhouse are characterized by uniform and early ripening. However, the plant is of medium height. A single inflorescence can produce 6 to 8 fruits. The tomatoes are round and weigh an average of 100 grams. Gardeners especially appreciate the hybrid's yield, which can reach up to 20 kilograms per square meter of garden bed.

Kostroma F1

This is a mid-season hybrid, meaning you'll have to wait over a hundred days for fruiting. Typically, tomatoes ripen in 105 to 110 days. The plant will be medium-sized, with inflorescences forming approximately every three leaves. A single inflorescence can produce up to nine fruits. Tomatoes of this hybrid variety are characterized by a rounded, flat shape, and an average weight of 125 grams. As for yield, based on a square meter, it's quite high, starting at 17 kilograms.

Ilyich F1

An early-ripening hybrid, but can only be grown in a high greenhouse. It forms a single, long stem, which produces numerous tomatoes. The fruits, according to reviews, are noted for their excellent taste and good weight. Each tomato averages 150 grams. Another pleasant feature is its resistance to diseases common in our latitudes.

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A hybrid that produces a large yield. The plant height is one meter, so it's best not to grow this variety if you have a low greenhouse. However, if conditions permit, the hybrid will ultimately delight you with its excellent-tasting fruits. Additionally, the variety is disease-resistant and tolerates temperature fluctuations well.

Samara F1

This first hybrid once represented the domestic cluster tomato. Harvesting begins 90 days after the first shoots emerge, making this variety an early ripening variety. It reaches a medium height. Up to seven fruits are concentrated on a single inflorescence, with the inflorescences forming approximately every three leaves. The tomatoes are firm and weigh 80 grams. All the fruits ripen simultaneously, matching each other in weight, size, and shape. Harvesting can be done directly from the clusters, which is extremely convenient and saves a lot of time.

These are the main tomato varieties for the Moscow region, which can be safely grown in greenhouses. We remind you again that even for greenhouse cultivation in our central region, you need to first germinate the seeds indoors to obtain strong seedlings. This is best done in early March, but the exact dates also depend on the growing season of the particular variety.