Tomato Starling

Early ripening crops do not need intensive care, while they have good yields. Tomato Starling is one of those.

In 2017, the breeder Blokin-Mechtalin V.I. begins the development of a new hybrid that can be grown in many regions of Russia. The variety turned out to be determinant with the possibility of growing in open and closed ground. In 2019, the Starling tomato was entered in the State Register and allowed for cultivation in private gardens and plantations. Most often, the seeds are produced by the partner agrofirm.

Tomato bush Medium-sized starling. The height in the beds reaches 50 cm, in covered greenhouses - up to 100-120 cm. The stem is powerful and strong, and a garter is required, since the weight of the fruit pulls the bush to the ground. The crown is not spreading, but branched. The root system grows shallowly in different directions.

Bushes should not be deficient in moisture and minerals.

Leaves are of standard size, slightly oblong. Green color.

It is best to form a bush of 1-2 stems for better yields.

The inflorescence of the plant is simple. The first is formed between 5 and 7 leaves, the next - every two. 5-6 brushes grow on the main trunk. 3-6 berries are formed in one brush.

The growth of the stem stops on its own when 5 brushes are formed on the bush.

The hybrid belongs to the standard variety, so there is no need to pinch it. This is one of the many cultural benefits that gardeners celebrate. Among other advantages, the early maturity of the variety, resistance to fungal diseases are mentioned. As well as yield, taste and the ability to grow crops both outdoors and indoors.

A clear minus for many is the need to tie a bush.

Fruits are flat-round in shape with slightly pronounced ribbing at the stalk. By weight, vegetables vary in the range of 250-300 g. Unripe vegetables are light green, fully ripe - red, without a green spot at the base.

The peel is dense, strong, does not crack. The variety has good keeping quality, and there is the possibility of transportation over long distances.

The pulp is dense, juicy, sugary, with a small percentage of wateriness. The number of cameras is from 6 or more. There are many seeds inside, but they are all empty, since the variety is hybrid.

The variety is universal. The fruits can be eaten fresh, prepared salads, sauces, cold cuts and juices. Berries are suitable for whole-fruit preservation, pickling and salting.

There is a pleasant sweet taste with a mild sourness.

According to the manufacturer, the variety belongs to the category of early ripening salad crops. Full ripening of fruits occurs on the 95-100 day. Harvesting begins in mid to late July. Many factors depend on the region and the correct care of the crop. Fruiting is extended, although fruits are formed at the same time. On average, harvesting lasts 30-35 days.

The yield indicators are good, 17.1 kg of tomatoes are removed from 1 m2.

The manufacturer recommends growing the Starling tomato by germinating seedlings. The seeds are prepared in advance. Since this is a hybrid, it makes no sense to use last year's seeds from the fruits, since they are empty. All materials are purchased from a specialized store.

The label indicates whether the seed has been treated. If so, then it is not worth further processing. If there was no treatment, then the material is washed in warm water, then soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate or aloe. After the seeds are wiped dry with a napkin.

Fertile loose soil is harvested in the seedling boxes, and holes are formed. One seed falls into one hole. After sowing, everything is poured abundantly with water and covered with glass.

The temperature in the room should be 24-26 degrees. This is necessary for the seeds to hatch faster. After the seedlings have sprout, the glass is removed.

It is necessary to water with a spray bottle once a week. Top dressing is applied along with watering.

The first pick is carried out provided that the plant has formed several large leaves. The seedlings are transferred to a new container, the depth of which is 500-700 ml. The second pick is carried out in mid-May when landing at a permanent place. Seedlings at this point should be 55-60 days old.

A pre-selected area is dug up and everything is spilled with hot water to keep the earth warm. Fertilizers can be added to the bottom of the pits to stimulate growth. After transplanting, each bush is poured abundantly with warm water (1-3 buckets) and the next irrigation is carried out in a week.

Gardeners recommend choosing the following planting density: in the open field - 4 plants per 1 m2, in covered greenhouses - 3 bushes per 1 m2. It turns out that the planting scheme should be 70x60 cm. It is necessary to observe it, since the roots of the variety grow to the sides. With a strong thickening, it will be difficult to handle the bushes and harvest the fruits.

In order to achieve a good harvest, certain features must be observed.

• The watering regime should be moderately abundant. The variety copes well with short-term drought. It is recommended to water the bushes once a week, but very abundantly. Moisture should penetrate 20-30 cm deep into the ground.

• Top dressing is applied three times per season. First, after planting seedlings, and then at the time of formation and ripening of fruits. To build up greenery, you need a nitroammophoska. And for fruits, superphosphate and potassium sulfide are suitable.