Tomato Nastenka

The unpretentious mid-season variety Nastenka is grown in a greenhouse and in the open field. The compact variety has excellent yields and good resistance to a number of diseases. The fruits taste good, they are used fresh and canned.

The variety was bred in 2007 by domestic breeders from Siberia (S.N.Kondakov and M.A.Kotelnikova) for growing in open ground. Included in the State Register in 2008

The bushes are low - 70-90 cm, erect, compact, medium-branched. The root system is small. The leaves are small, medium-wrinkled, rich green, do not create a shade for flowers.

The variety does not require pinching. They are usually formed in three stems in a garden bed, in a greenhouse - in one. The plant needs support during the fruiting period. Refers to determinant species. It is considered an unpretentious culture, suitable for novice gardeners.

Tomatoes are quite large in size, heart-shaped with barely noticeable ribs, weighing 126 g, can be larger. The skin is thin, but dense and glossy, scarlet with a slight pinkness. The pulp is red, fleshy, juicy and tender, the sinuses with seeds are small, contain little liquid. During transportation, the fruits do not crumple, they are characterized by a long shelf life.

Tomatoes contain natural sugar: in 100 g - 3.4%, they are distinguished by a characteristic sweetness with a subtle sourness, and have a pleasant aroma. The taste is excellent.

The first fruits are harvested 95-105 days after planting the seeds, this is around the end of July and the beginning of August. Fruit clusters begin to form after the appearance of 10 leaves, usually about 12 such clusters grow. Each cluster has 5-8 ovaries. A lot of flowers are revealed. Tomatoes are recommended to be removed while still unripe.

The species has a high yield. With proper care, up to 2 kg of ripe tomatoes can be removed from the bush. In the greenhouse, the yield is higher - more than 4 kg can be harvested from 1 m2. The variety has a tendency to cracking the fruit, it is necessary to regulate the temperature regime and the irrigation scheme.

The seeds are planted in February-March. Seeds are planted in the greenhouse earlier, on open beds later. Usually in southern climates this is the second decade of February, in central Russia - mid-March.

Before sowing, the seeds are disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, washed with water and germinated in a damp cloth. They take special soil for growing tomatoes.

Seedling containers are also disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate, holes are made in them to drain excess moisture. The seeds are placed to a depth of 1-2 cm, leaving an interval of 2 cm between them. The boxes are covered with foil, placed in a room with a temperature of 23-25 ​​degrees. After the entrances appear, the film is removed, and the boxes are placed in a bright place.

Water the seedlings from a spray bottle. After the appearance of 2 leaves, the plants are carefully transferred into separate containers with a volume of at least 300 ml.

After about 2 months, they are planted in a permanent place, the seedlings should have 6-8 pairs of developed leaves and 1-2 inflorescences. Early to mid-May is optimal for disembarkation.You can land in the greenhouse in mid-late April - a lot depends on the climate of the region and the air temperature. The average daily temperature should be +12 degrees.

The plot for the garden is chosen sunny and well protected from the wind. Seedlings are planted in the early morning, the bed must be shaded from direct rays.

The holes are dug 20-30 cm deep, ash (200 g) and superphosphate (15 mg) are poured into them, then a pink solution of potassium permanganate is poured to the brim.

Plants are placed vertically, the roots are sprinkled with earth, 2-3 handfuls of compost are laid on top, soil is poured, watered with 1 liter of warm water.

In the open field, after planting, tomatoes are recommended to be sheltered at night from possible frost. To do this, make a small greenhouse.

Standard varieties allow you to save space on the site: 4 bushes can be placed on 1 m2. The planting pattern can be two-line - between seedlings 40 cm, between rows - 50-60 cm, or checkerboard - an interval of about 50 cm between seedlings.

Tomatoes need to be regularly watered and fed. It is especially important to water efficiently and in a timely manner during the fruiting period, but the soil must not be waterlogged. Water the plants with lukewarm water under the root in the early morning or late evening. In hot and dry weather, irrigate every other day, in normal weather, watering is carried out 2 times a week about 3 liters for each bush.

Variety Nastenka is not picky about the composition of the soil, but needs regular feeding. Fertilize 3-4 times per season: 1 time 2 weeks after planting seedlings - with complex mixtures, 2 times during active flowering - with organic fertilizers, 3 times during the formation of ovaries - boric acid, potassium-phosphorus compounds, 4 times during the ripening stage harvest - can be fed with ash, compost, complex fertilizers.

Spider mites and whitefly aphids do great harm to the culture.To destroy the tick, the affected areas are washed with soapy water until the pest is completely destroyed. When processing, it is important not to damage the delicate shoots and stems. "Confidor" is bred from the whitefly (1 ml per 10 liters of water) and the shoots are sprayed. From slugs, the soil around the bushes is sprinkled with ash.

The variety has an average resistance to mosaic disease. If the first signs appear, the affected area must be removed, the cut sites must be disinfected with hydrogen peroxide or a solution of potassium permanganate. If the plant cannot be saved, then it is destroyed. For prophylaxis, they are sprayed with Karbofos.

The tomato has a high resistance to verticillium, late blight, alternaria. For preventive spraying, Fitosporin is suitable.

The variety adapts well to different weather conditions. It grows rapidly and bears fruit abundantly in various natural areas. It tolerates low temperatures and waterlogging of the soil well. During the ripening period, cracks may appear on the fruits from temperature changes and an excess of moisture.

Grown throughout Russia, including Siberia and Altai. In regions with temperate and cold climates, higher yields are harvested in greenhouses.

Gardeners really like the Nastenka variety for its high yield, unpretentious care, excellent taste and lack of sour taste. It is noted that even in a rainy summer, Nastenka brings a good harvest, but a little less fruit is tied in the beds than in the greenhouse.

The tomato is unanimously recommended for those who are just starting to grow tomatoes on their personal plot and who cannot devote a lot of time to caring for the garden - the harvest will be in any case. This variety is a "magic wand", it bears fruit in any year and in any place.