Tomatoes are a generous source of vitamins A and C, as well as the antioxidant lycopene, all of which help boost the body's immune system. Growing the best varieties of tomatoes in 2018 is profitable due to the high yield - on average, you can get up to ten kilograms or more from a bush.
And another good reason to grow tomatoes is their flavor. Commercial crops are harvested unripe for transportation and aroma inevitably suffers. The tomatoes you grow yourself can be harvested perfectly ripe and smell divine.
With over 7,500 tomato varieties, choosing the right variety for your greenhouse can be a daunting task. However, some tomato varieties are bred specifically for greenhouse cultivation, and they bear fruit for a longer period than other varieties.
We studied expert reviews about new varieties of tomatoes suitable for growing in 2018 and selected the best ones.
The best varieties of tomatoes for 2018 for greenhouses
5. "Sun Gold"
Bush: indeterminate
Refers to cherry tomatoes. This variety has orange fruits with a sweet taste. Grows well indoors. The fruits are ready for harvest 57 days after transplanting.
4. Super suite 100
Bush: indeterminate
Another greenhouse cherry variety with an appetizing sweet and sour tomato flavor. Why is it among the best tomato varieties of 2018? Experts say that Super Suite 100 is very fertile and grows to incredible sizes in greenhouses, creating a "tomato jungle".
3. "Beefsteak"
Bush: indeterminate
It is one of the varieties of tomatoes that can be grown both under film and outdoors. Tomatoes of this variety are large and can weigh up to 0.4 kg. Unfortunately, "Beefsteak" takes up to 90 days to mature and grows at temperatures between 18 and 29 degrees.
2. "Black Crimea"
Bush: indeterminate
The fruits of this variety of tomato are smaller than those of the "Beefsteak" and have a deep burgundy color. "Black Crimea" can be grown in any corner of Russia, it is unpretentious. From planting the seeds to the ripening of the fruits, it takes 69-80 days.
1. "Super Steak"
Bush: indeterminate
Produces large fruits that can weigh up to 0.8 kg. The smooth appearance and juicy flesh make this tomato an ideal candidate for salads and sandwiches.
The best varieties of tomatoes for open ground in Russia
5. "Alicante"
Bush: indeterminate
Medium-sized, round, red tomatoes with thin skin. They are very tasty, resistant to fungal diseases and grow well not only in the Russian Federation, but also in the humid climate of England. Perfectly suited both as a fresh snack and for canning.
4. "Eugene"
Bush: determinant
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dry-resistant variety with short dark green leaves and dense, smooth red fruits. Withstands bad weather conditions, resistant to cracking. Ripens in 100-105 days.
3. «Koenigsberg Golden "
Bush: indeterminate
The variety was bred by Siberian breeders and adapted to the harsh growing conditions.The orange-yellow, medium-sized fruit is ideal for both greenhouse and outdoor use.
2. "Sheri Lady"
Bush: determinant.
Disease-resistant and easy-to-care Dutch-bred tomato variety that is great for outdoor use. Red, fleshy fruits with a shiny skin look very nice, grow up to 200 grams and have a rich taste.
1. "Roma VF"
Bush: determinant.
A plum-shaped tomato with a fleshy flesh and almost pitted. Suitable for making sauces, ketchup, tomato juice and soups. This variety is disease resistant and very fertile (13-15 kg per square meter). Ripens from 100 to 120 days.
Tip: When caring for tomatoes, do not cut off the leaves or side shoots of the bushes, because the cut edges "bleed" and weaken the plant and possibly allow Botrytis to develop. Hand-torn edges dry faster and are safer for the plant.