Today, you can often see raceme tomatoes on supermarket shelves. Attracts the beautiful appearance of the fruit - bright and without flaws. These special hybrids, bred by breeders, can 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 characteristic
Previously, gardeners also grew 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 breeders began transforming such varieties, it became possible to pick ripe, juicy fruits at the same time, along with a dense brush that securely holds the tomatoes even during transportation.
The varieties of grape tomatoes cultivated today can be described as follows:
- Tomatoes on a bunch ripen almost simultaneously. After the lowermost fruits ripen, the upper ones still retain their presentation and do not lose their taste. A ripe brush can remain on the bush for about a month without reaching the stage of overripeness.
- The tomatoes are tightly attached to the branch. They can be collected together with a brush, and even light 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.
- Tomatoes are the same size on the same bunch. If their size were different, the overall appearance would suffer, which affects their cost.
- Resistance to creases allows you to be sure during fruit filling that the clusters will be intact and the fruits will ripen successfully in the garden.
- Carpal varieties of tomatoes are distinguished by their ability to reliably resist cracking of fruits, despite unsuitable weather conditions or insufficient care for them.
In addition, the 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 fruit picking.
Advantage of raceme tomatoes
As a rule, grape tomatoes for greenhouses can also be grown in open areas in the southern regions without compromising their quality. Of course, the greenhouse growing method also has some disadvantages, but there are still many advantages:
- indoors it is easier to fight pests and plant diseases, and the effect of the drugs is more intense;
- you don’t have to worry about the vagaries of nature,
- in a greenhouse it is easier to control growing conditions;
- This method of cultivation will allow you to harvest up to two harvests per year;
- Since hybrids are characterized by tall bushes, in greenhouse conditions it is easier to care for them 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.
Features of tomato hybrids
Although in the southern regions tomatoes grow well in open areas, hybrid varieties of tomatoes planted for greenhouses can provide a fairly early or, conversely, very late harvest. In the northern regions the situation is somewhat different. If weather conditions fluctuate, 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 tomato growing facility is equipped with heating and reliable electric lighting. But such costs during cultivation can significantly increase their cost. Therefore, the best varieties are considered to be those that can bear fruit even in low light conditions or with significant fluctuations in temperature.
As a rule, tomato varieties bred for southern latitudes are not suitable for northern climates. But one should not assume that under no circumstances will tomatoes of this series be grown there. But northern tomatoes in southern latitudes will not be able to produce a miracle harvest. Most likely, the harvest will not be obtained at all. Because plants grown in cool climates simply cannot survive hot days.
Remember! When choosing tomato hybrids for growing, carefully read the label on the package. They may be written: “heat-resistant”, “resistant to low temperatures”, and also “resistant to low light”.
Of the main varieties of raceme tomatoes, zoned mainly in cold climates, the best varieties of these vegetables described below can be distinguished.
True friends f1
A tomato variety of Siberian selection has a fairly early ripening period. Bushes can reach two meters in height. The tomatoes are round in shape, scarlet in color, and have a firm consistency. The weight of the fetus 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 species. From each plant it is possible to harvest 9 kg of tomatoes. Used for preservation. Temperature changes do not have a negative effect. It has a positive characteristic of tomatoes for open ground when planted in cool climatic zones.
Intuition f1
This is an excellent raceme variety with good yield, early ripening - after sprouting the seedlings before harvesting the ripened fruits, the interval is about 110 days. Tomatoes are spherical in shape, with an average weight of up to 100 g. Designed to be collected with a brush.It has excellent flavor notes similar to the Dutch hybrid varieties. They can withstand transportation and do not crack when ripe. Used for cultivation in the regions of the North. It is resistant to changes in climatic conditions and nightshade diseases.
Instinct f1
Indeterminate variety. The ripening period is medium-long. Characterized by increased keeping quality. The weight of each vegetable is about 110 g. Even with insufficient lighting in greenhouses, it can bear fruit well.
Carpal f1
It is characterized by high productivity and rapid ripening. The ovaries are formed on long racemes. During ripeness, the fruits turn red. They are of a regular round shape. Quite dense. Perfectly stored when cutting along with brushes. Its fruit can weigh up to 110 g. Ideal for canning.
The ovary is formed even with insufficient light flux. Tolerates low temperatures well. Suitable for northern regions.
Comet f1
It is distinguished by its large fruit, the weight of the fruit can be about 180 g. Bred in Holland. Belongs to a carpal hybrid variety. The bushes are medium-sized. Tomatoes are red in color and have a round shape. It does not require special care. A procedure for pinching the stems is necessary. It is recommended to leave 5 brushes per stem on the bush.
Red star f1
Early ripe tomatoes. This hybrid species has increased productivity. It has very large fruits for a raceme variety. Each can reach 110 g. The inner part is dense, has increased taste, and noticeable sugar content. Can be canned, processed and consumed raw.
It is resistant to infection by blossom end rot.Shows decent yield even with little care. 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. Quite tall. One cluster has 5 - 7 fruits, each weighing 200 - 500 g. They have tasty pulp with pronounced graininess. From a bush of this variety you can harvest up to 8 kg of tomatoes. It is resistant to typical diseases of this type of vegetable. Fruits even in unfavorable weather conditions.
Maryina Roshcha f1
A hybrid of Siberian selection with stable yields and early fruit ripening. It has increased fertility. Brushes can have up to 9 tomatoes. One tomato can weigh 170 g. A distinctive feature is the simultaneous ripening of the fruit. Used for preservation. Retains its presentation during transportation. During the season you can harvest up to 20 kg of tomatoes of this variety from 1 sq. m.
Resistant to some types of diseases. Such plantings perfectly adapt to weather conditions even in northern climate zones.
Professional f1
This is a racemose hybrid variety with increased fertility, bred for cultivation in winter greenhouses, as well as those made of polycarbonate. It develops 1 main stem, which grows up to 1.8 m. It often has 7 brushes. Each of them produces 15 ovaries. The fruits can weigh 100 g. They have an excellent taste. Well preserved.
Reflex f1
It has average ripening rates. The fruits have good transportability, weighing up to 110 g per fruit. Simultaneous ripening is characteristic. It has small clusters, each with 6–8 fruits.Successfully cultivated in all climatic regions.
Spasskaya Tower f1
Hybrid with increased productivity. Practically does not react to weather conditions unsuitable for growing. Bushes of Siberian selection of medium height with strong stems, undemanding to care.
The variety has a mid-early ripening period.
Support equipment is required, since the stems are strewn with dense fruit clusters. Each has 5–6 ovaries. The fruits can weigh up to 200 g each. Tomatoes with a pink tint, have a slight taper towards the bottom, and excellent taste. Under favorable conditions, it is possible to harvest up to 30 kg of tomatoes from 1 square meter. It is resistant to almost all diseases. It is successfully grown in all climatic regions of the country.
