15 best tomato varieties for greenhouses

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

In a greenhouse, picking tomatoes is possible all year round. For this, it is advisable to select seeds taking into account the climatic features of the area. For tomatoes grown in this way, the following is characteristic:

1. fast ripening;
2. bountiful harvest;
3. excellent commercial qualities;
4. resistance to pests, diseases, bad weather conditions.

When choosing seeds, taste characteristics, storage and transportation are also taken into account. The yield of greenhouse tomatoes is affected by the internal microclimate and the type of bushes. Among them, there are 2 main types: indeterminate and determinant.

A high yield is obtained when growing determinate bushes, since the brushes are formed through 2 leaves. But they need more careful care. Indeterminate plants are constantly in need of tying and pinching. A large number of varieties and hybrids are distinguished. Our experts ranked the best of them.

Rating of the best varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses

Nomination	a place	grade	rating
The best determinant tomato varieties for greenhouses	1	Alpha	5.0
	2	Valentine	4.9
	3	Explosion F1	4.8
	4	Openwork F1	4.7
	5	Alaska	4.6
	6	Bourgeois	4.5
	7	Blagovest F1	4.4
The best indeterminate tomato varieties for greenhouses	1	Octopus F1	5.0
	2	Pink king	4.9
	3	Star Gold F1	4.8
	4	Miracle of the earth	4.7
	5	Major F1	4.6
	6	Cow heart	4.5
	7	Yellow cherry	4.4
	8	Samara	4.3

The best determinant tomato varieties for greenhouses

Determinant varieties are appropriate to grow in film greenhouses. These are standard bushes that do not need tying or pinching. Determinant varieties always stop growing after the formation of an ovary with fruits at the end of the shoot.

Alpha

Rating: 5.0

The first place in the rating is occupied by the Alpha variety. It belongs to the early maturing. The height of the plant is 40-55 cm. The stems are rather thick and grow without bends. Their foliage is very similar to that of a potato. Alpha Tomatoes are excellently grown in greenhouses or outdoors under favorable conditions.

Rounded tomatoes are small, slightly flattened. They are painted in a bright red color, their flesh is quite dense. There are no more than 6 seed chambers in one tomato. An average tomato weighs about 55 g. Harvested Alpha tomatoes have a short shelf life and are rather poorly transported.

Gardeners in the reviews note that when trying to preserve Alpha tomatoes, they burst, so it is preferable to eat them fresh, and also make sauces or salads from them. Our experts have included the Alpha variety in the rating because it is profitable for cultivation. His agricultural technology is simple, these tomatoes are undemanding to heat and light.

Advantages

• juicy, sweet, aromatic
• early maturing;
• high productivity;
• resistant to most nightshade diseases.

disadvantages

• poorly transported.

Valentine

Rating: 4.9

An early ripe tomato variety Valentina ranks second in the ranking. The ripening period of this vegetable crop is 102-105 days. The bush does not belong to the standard bush. It is semi-spreading, covered with a small amount of yellow-green, slightly corrugated leaves.

The tomatoes hang in bunches on the stems. They are not very large (maximum weight – 90 g), but there are many of them. Their shape is oval, resembling a plum. The color varies between orange and red. Under the smooth skin, which usually does not crack, there is a fleshy flesh. Most often, these tomatoes are preserved whole or processed for other winter harvesting.

Lovers of the Valentine variety note that the only drawback of these tomatoes is the need to tie up a bush. They deservedly turned out to be in the rating of the best, since they have a good presentation and safety during transportation, and also they are well stored if they were torn off immature.

Advantages

• the bush grows compact;
• early ripening;
• well transported;
• tolerates minor drought.

disadvantages

• the bush must be tied up.

Explosion F1

Rating: 4.8

An early hybrid tomato variety Explosion took the third place in the ranking. Its non-standard bushes reach 45-60 cm in height. They are quite sprawling. From the moment of planting the seeds to the appearance of ripe tomatoes, 100-110 days pass. Each bush is capable of producing up to 3 kg of tomatoes.

Explosion tomatoes are rounded, slightly ribbed. On one branch, fruits ripen at the same time. Tomatoes are fleshy, but at the same time firm. They are characterized by a rich red color. Explosion tomatoes are universal in use.

Reviews of the variety are mostly positive. Our experts included it in the rating of the best, because Explosion tomatoes can be stored for a long time, and they are also excellently transported. Their seeds germinate well, and the fruits ripen quickly. The variety is unpretentious, and its yield is high and stable.

Advantages

• taste characteristics at altitude;
• the versatility of the use of fruits;
• good disease resistance;
• simultaneous ripening of tomatoes;
• good commercial qualities.

disadvantages

• it is impossible to collect seeds.

Openwork F1

Rating: 4.7

The fourth position in the ranking is occupied by the Azhur hybrid. This is a medium-sized, standard bush, reaching a height of 60-90 cm. The Azhur variety is grown both in the open field and in greenhouses. The design of the inflorescences is simple, the stem organ, bearing the fruit, is articulated, and the leaves are large.

When the tomatoes reach maturity, they become slightly flattened, red in color. Their average weight is 240-280 g. The flesh is fleshy, covered with a dense skin. They have a pleasant taste and smell. Ripe tomatoes have about 4 seed chambers on average.

Gardeners in the reviews note that the Azhur variety is distinguished by good heat tolerance and lack of moisture. Our experts included this hybrid in the rating because it is famous for its high yield. Subject to all the rules of agricultural technology and the correct choice of feeding, it is possible to get up to 10-12 kg of tasty tomatoes from 1 m².

Advantages

• high taste;
• universality of use;
• resistance to major diseases;
• heat endurance;
• high productivity.

disadvantages

• when the plant grows, it becomes difficult to care for.

Alaska

Rating: 4.6

In the fifth place in the ranking was the undersized, rapidly maturing variety Alaska. The height of its bushes does not exceed 50 cm. The leaves are medium in size, their color is light green. The inflorescence is simple. Tomatoes ripen in 80-100 days. They are grown both in greenhouses and in open beds.

Alaska tomatoes have a flat-round shape with a smooth surface. All fruits are approximately the same size, weight (about 90 g) and ripening period. The color of unripe tomatoes is green, and as it ripens, it turns red. There are no more than 3-4 seed nests. Taste quality is excellent. The Alaska tomato is most commonly used for salads.

According to reviews, in greenhouse conditions, up to 2 kg of fruits are removed from one bush. The Alaska variety deservedly turned out to be in the ranking of the best, since it has a high yield, despite the low growth of the plant. And the bushes of these tomatoes are unpretentious and even inexperienced gardeners can easily grow them.

Advantages

• early maturity;
• good disease resistance;
• excellent taste characteristics.

disadvantages

• not suitable for preservation or long-term storage.

Bourgeois

Rating: 4.5

The mid-season hybrid variety Bourgeois takes the sixth position in the ranking. From the moment of planting to the maturity of the first tomatoes, it takes about 100-110 days. The plant is a standard plant, its height usually does not exceed 1 m. The variety is successfully grown both in the open field and in greenhouse conditions.

The tomatoes are rounded. Their flesh is dense and fleshy. Green fruits of the Bourgeois variety quickly ripen and acquire a red color. Excellent taste is provided by a balanced ratio of acid and sugar. This vegetable crop is good both fresh and when processed for canning.

Gardeners in the reviews note that Bourgeois tomatoes have good immunity, so they are not afraid of most diseases and pests. Our experts included this variety in the rating of the best, since, subject to all agrotechnical techniques, it is possible to grow tomatoes weighing 300-400 g each.

Advantages

• delicious;
• tomatoes ripen together;
• transported without problems;
• bear fruit over time;
• versatility of use.

disadvantages

• fragility of the stems.

Blagovest F1

Rating: 4.4

The ranking of determinant tomato varieties is closed by Blagovest. This is a tall hybrid – the height of the bush reaches 150 cm. It is formed by a large number of branches, which are covered with a relatively small number of gray-green leaves of medium size. Their shape is classic, the surface is glossy with pronounced corrugation.

Tomatoes are rounded, slightly ribbed. The peduncle has a small depression, and the top is smooth. In an immature state, they are white-green, after the final ripening they become bright red. Each tomato weighs on average 110-120 g, but with special care it is possible to get copies of 150 g each.

In reviews, fans of the Blagovest variety note that it ripens quickly, gives high yields, and the fruits look very attractive. The hybrid is included in the ranking of the best, because tomatoes are well transported and retain their marketable appearance for a long time during storage. They have universal applications. They are great for harvesting whole.

Advantages

• good productivity from one bush;
• safety during transportation;
• resistance to major diseases;
• universality of application.

disadvantages

• the need to tie a bush and brushes.

The best indeterminate tomato varieties for greenhouses

Indeterminate tomatoes are tall vegetables that grow over time. Throughout its development, the bush reaches a height of more than 1.5 m, and in some varieties even up to 6 m.

Octopus F1

Rating: 5.0

The first place in the ranking is occupied by the indeterminate hybrid Sprut. It is characterized by great energy of growth. It is called a tomato tree, whose height reaches 5 m. A large number of side shoots appear on the bush. There are many leaves on the crown, and the root system is well developed.

Tomatoes are not very large (about 100-150 g). They are rounded, bright red in color. Their pulp is sweet, juicy, fleshy. Harvested tomatoes are good in maturation. They can be successfully preserved or used for making salads and juices. Some lovers of this variety claim that it is possible to remove up to 1.5 tons of tomatoes from one tree.

Gardeners in the reviews note that the variety bears fruit on all shoots, does not need pinching. Our experts have included the Octopus in the rating, since, subject to all the rules of agricultural technology, it can provide record yields. The tomato bush is resistant to pests and diseases. The variety tolerates cold or heat well.

Advantages

• can bear fruit for several years in a row;
• growing rapidly;
• high productivity;
• not afraid of pests;
• tolerates diseases well.

disadvantages

• material costs for obtaining record yields.

Pink king

Rating: 4.9

The mid-season tomato variety Pink Tsar occupies the second position in the ranking. The height of the bush reaches an average of 150 cm. The growing season lasts about 90 days, and the countdown is performed from the moment of emergence. The bush is covered with a moderate number of medium-sized leaves that are rough on the surface.

The shape of the tomato is round, slightly flattened. They look very bright. Their color is pale pink. The sizes are quite impressive – in good conditions the weight of one tomato can reach up to 300 g. The pulp is dense, rather juicy. Their taste is sweetish. Tomatoes Pink Tsar organically fit into salads.

According to reviews, it is possible to remove up to 7 kg of tomato from one bush. The pink king deservedly appeared in the rating of the best, because, along with excellent taste characteristics, it has a high resistance to common diseases of the nightshade. This variety does not require special care and pleases with a high yield.

Advantages

• delicious large pink tomatoes;
• high productivity;
• unpretentious in care;
• universality of application.

disadvantages

• young plants can be attacked by the Colorado potato beetle.

Star Gold F1

Rating: 4.8

The third position of the rating is occupied by the hybrid variety Star Gold. These are early ripe cherry tomatoes. The plant grows vigorously. The stems have many leaves that almost completely cover the fruit. Star Gold bushes have a well-developed root system. Tomatoes ripen with whole brushes, and they are also harvested.

Tomatoes are small, very fragrant, without veins and stems inside. Their color is bright yellow, the size and shape are uniform. On the brush, there are up to 18 cherry tomatoes. Star Gold tomato is eaten fresh or canned for the winter.

Reviews of this hybrid variety are mostly positive. Star Gold is deservedly in the ranking of the best, since it is unpretentious in cultivation, it bears fruit stably. From one plant, which has an average of 8 brushes, it is possible to remove up to 3 kg of tomato. Usually the fruit does not crack.

Advantages

• taste characteristics;
• ripen and cut with brushes;
• unpretentious in care;
• friendly return of the harvest;
• resistance to disease.

disadvantages

• it is impossible to collect seeds.

Miracle of the earth

Rating: 4.7

The early ripe variety Wonder of the Earth takes the fourth position in the rating. The plant grows at least 2 m in height. Growth occurs until the bush is pulled out along with the root system. One plant can form from 8 to 14 bunches, each of which will ripen 6-8 large tomatoes.

Each tomato reaches 500 g in weight and is heart-shaped. Its walls do not crack under light mechanical stress. The tomato is evenly colored, without a green halo around the stalk. And also the Miracle of the earth tomatoes do not have a whitish spot on the cut. Under the thin but rather strong skin there is a sweet and sour pulp with a pleasant aroma.

Gardeners praise this variety very much in their reviews. The main advantage of these tomatoes is their size and flavor characteristics. And also our experts included it in the rating of the best, since the Miracle of the Earth is well resistant to the main diseases of the nightshade. Plus, it has good drought resistance. Some call it flawless.

Advantages

• beautiful tomato shape;
• excellent taste;
• drought resistance;
• fruits do not crack;
• good disease resistance.

disadvantages

• needs careful tying to a strong support.

Major F1

Rating: 4.6

The fifth place in the ranking is occupied by the hybrid variety Major. The bush is not standard, rather high – from 150 cm. After planting the seedlings and before the first tomatoes appear, no more than 110 days pass. With proper care and proper planting, it is possible to receive up to 8-12 kg per 1 m². The yield of the variety is not record-breaking, but stable.

The Major variety tomatoes are round. Their size is quite large. As they mature, they turn bright crimson. Their weight varies between 150-300 g. Experienced gardeners recommend that the tomato ripens directly on the bush. In this case, the taste will be much better than those that reach the desired condition on a windowsill or in a drawer.

According to reviews, Major tomatoes are not canned whole, but juices, sauces are prepared from them, and they are also actively eaten fresh. The variety deservedly turned out to be in the ranking of the best, since tomatoes have excellent taste characteristics, a beautiful shape, high disease resistance and long-term preservation of marketable qualities during storage.

Advantages

• attractive in appearance;
• excellent taste characteristics;
• stable harvest;
• good immunity to nightshade diseases.

disadvantages

• increased requirements for watering and fertilizers.

Cow heart

Rating: 4.5

The non-hybrid, indeterminate variety Volovye Heart, which ripens quite late, ranks sixth in the rating. In greenhouse conditions, the plant reaches 2 m. On a mature bush, there are no massive leaves, and up to 4-5 fruits are present on each cluster. After planting, it takes about 115 days to harvest.

Large mature tomatoes have a pink color, they are sweetish and have a fleshy pulp. They got their name due to their special shape – rounded, slightly elongated downward. Fresh tomatoes make excellent salads. Tomato juice, paste is also harvested from them, they are used for canning assorted vegetables.

Gardeners in the reviews note that with proper care and optimal watering, tomatoes of this variety rarely crack. If transportation is expected, the harvest is harvested a little unripe, since tomatoes are not very good in maturation. The variety deserves to be in the rating, since the Volovye Heart is distinguished by its high yield, good fruit quality and resistance to the main diseases of tomatoes.

Advantages

• large, tasty fruits;
• rarely crack;
• good disease resistance.

disadvantages

• poorly stored.

Yellow cherry

Rating: 4.4

The seventh position of the rating was taken by the tomato variety Yellow Cherry. The bushes grow taller than 150 cm. They are semi-spreading, on their branches there is an average number of small, slightly crimped green leaves and branches.

The tomatoes are medium-sized, shaped like plums. Under the smooth yellow skin is sweetish aromatic pulp. The average weight of each tomato is from 15 to 20 g. Up to 60 fruits ripen in one cluster. Tomatoes Yellow cherries are eaten fresh or canned whole.

According to reviews, this variety is not intended for long-term storage. Our experts included it in the rating of the best, because the Yellow Cherry tomatoes are distinguished by good taste and ripen quickly. They are suitable for canning by tassels and give a stable, bountiful harvest.

Advantages

• delicious cherry tomatoes;
• early maturity;
• good yield.

disadvantages

• susceptible to certain types of diseases.

Samara

Rating: 4.3

The ranking of the best indeterminate tomatoes is completed by the Samara variety. The bush of the plant reaches a height of 2-2.5 m. Active fruiting begins 90-96 days after planting seeds for seedlings. The bush has an average number of branches. On the stems there is a small amount of slightly corrugated leaves characteristic of tomatoes. They are dark green in color and matte.

Tomatoes are round, almost spherical in shape with a weak spot near the stalk. Unripe have a light green color, and after ripening they turn red with a slight gloss. The average yield per bush is 3.5-4 kg. Each fruit in the hand has approximately the same weight (85-100 g). Samara tomato is suitable for cutting into salads and canning whole.

Reviews about this variety are mostly positive. It got into the rating because the tomatoes have an excellent presentation. The Samara variety is characterized by a long fruiting period, an even size of fruits in the cluster. It is resistant to most nightshade diseases.

Advantages

• early maturation;
• tomatoes do not crack;
• even size and weight of fruits;
• universality of application.

disadvantages

• it is necessary to tie up the stems.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.