Hybrid tomatoes often outperform conventional varieties in their characteristics and yield. No exception and tomato Nastena. The variety can be attributed to one of the most popular early ripe varieties. Gardeners of the country love it for high yields, easy care, compact size. Reviews on tomato Nastena, photos and productivity, care requirements - the topic of this article.
Characteristic
Nasten's tomatoes appeared in the greenhouses of Russian gardeners in 2008. It was then that Russian scientists and brought this hybrid. During numerous tests, the new variety showed high productivity and unpretentiousness, so it began to grow literally on an industrial scale. As for the type of Nastena, the variety can be attributed to determinants, which means that it has growth restrictions. An adult plant is a powerful bush with a small number of leaves; its height rarely exceeds one meter. Due to the fact that there are few leaves on the hybrid, the bush is well ventilated, and each tomato receives a sufficient amount of sunlight.
Tomato Nastena, the photo of which you see above, refers to early ripening varieties. From the moment of the appearance of the first seedlings to the harvest usually takes no more than 3 months. The first flower brush appears above the sixth leaf, the subsequent ones are formed every two.
Tomatoes Nastena: a description of the fruits
Experts note that the Nastena hybrid belongs to high-yielding varieties. From 6 to 8 delicious fruits can form on each flower brush. The peel is quite thin, but at the same time dense, it allows you to transport Nastena over long distances. The fruits have a rounded flattened shape, the weight of one tomato can reach 300 grams. Nastena has good keeping quality, its flesh is rich red, fleshy. Seeds in tomatoes of this variety are few, thanks to which they are suitable for cooking vegetable salads and canning.
Varietal characteristics
Subject to all agrotechnical rules, gardeners say, about 15 kilograms of the crop can be harvested from one square meter. Yield, by the way, depends not only on the varietal characteristics of Nastena, but also on climatic conditions. So, if you decide to grow tomatoes under a film shelter or in a greenhouse, fruiting will increase markedly. However, it is worth noting that more juicy and sweet tomatoes grow in the open ground.
It is worth saying that minor climatic changes and high humidity over a short period of time are not terrible for this variety. Tomato Nastena is also resistant to late blight, verticillosis, alternariosis.
In order for Nastena not to suffer from diseases characteristic of the nightshade family, preventive measures should be taken in a timely manner. For example, experts advise breaking off the lower leaves of the bushes so that they do not come into contact with the ground. Timely weeding will also be required. Of course, the greenhouse in which Nastena grows needs to be ventilated. If all these simple rules are observed, you can be calm: neither diseases nor pests will be afraid of the tomato.
Pros and cons of the variety
Speaking about the characteristics of Nasten's tomato, gardeners note that he has no shortcomings. But there are plenty of advantages: they can be attributed to high productivity, large-fruited, low-leafy, low growth of bushes. The variety is characterized by excellent presentation, resistance to cold snap and most of the diseases. Pleased with the lack of stepsons. In addition, Nastena can grow both in open beds and under film shelter.
Features of care and planting
Even inexperienced gardeners will be able to grow tomatoes of the Nastena variety on their plot. The main thing is to choose the right place for the plant, to prepare the garden in advance. When growing in the southern region of the country, the determinant tomato can simply be sown in the soil, but in the northern it is worth starting with growing seedlings. To seedlings were strong and healthy, you should choose a quality planting material. It is equally important to prepare the soil. The best option for tomato seeds Nastena is a mixture of three parts peat and one part sand.
The next step is seed preparation. For disinfection, seed should be soaked for 10-15 minutes in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Another option is to use warm water and hydrogen peroxide. For 100 milliliters of water, 3 milliliters of peroxide will be required.
The best option for planting is peat cups. However, you can use plastic containers. Before sowing tomatoes in them, scald them with boiling water. After you need to fill the container with soil, pour a little, make indentations for the seeds, and then sprinkle with earth and moisten with a spray bottle. Experts advise to cover the crops with film or glass. This will create a microclimate suitable for seedlings. When the first shoots appear, the shelter can be removed, and seedlings put in a sunny place. You may need additional lighting, because in spring the day is short, and without a 12-hour daylight the seedlings will stretch out and be weak.
As soon as the tomato has three leaves, in addition to the cotyledon, seedlings need to be dived. Before planting a plant in a permanent place, it is important to harden it. To do this, it is necessary to take it out into the open air daily. On the first day, this should be no longer than five minutes. Daily is to increase this time by another 3-5 minutes.
Transfer
As soon as the height of the seedlings reaches 30 centimeters, a flower brush appears on it, you can plant it in a greenhouse or in an open garden bed. First you need to prepare the soil: dig it, add wood ash and humus. Another healthy supplement is crushed egg shells. Do not rush to immediately feed, because in this case the bushes of tomato Nasten will simply begin to build up green mass, of course, to the detriment of flowering.
You need to plant Nastena at a distance of about 50 centimeters. Well, if previously cereals, legumes or pumpkin crops grew on the site for tomatoes. But potatoes, eggplant and pepper are not the best predecessors. After them, do not plant tomatoes earlier than three years later. For tomatoes, you need a landing pit. It needs to be poured with warm water, then at a right angle, seedlings must be placed in the recess. To fill up with the earth, to compact a little and to mulch. To do this, you can use straw, sawdust or mowed grass. What is mulch for? Here are its main advantages:
- moisture retention;
- protects against weeds;
- protects plant roots from sunburn.
If you are afraid that pests will attack the tomatoes, plant several bushes of marigolds, calendula or plant herbs in the greenhouse.
Care Features
Two weeks after planting the seedlings, it will need to be abundantly watered. Then, the same procedures will need to be carried out during the flowering of the tomato and during the formation and ripening. One bush will need at least three liters of water. After each watering, loosen the ground.
In order for the fruits to be large, fertilizers must be applied during flowering, fruit formation and ripening. Mineral and organic dressings are suitable.
When grown in a greenhouse, gardeners have additional concerns:
- the greenhouse must be ventilated in a timely manner;
- it is necessary to monitor the temperature and humidity;
- remove weeds regularly.
In order for the fruits to receive as much sunlight as possible, the leaves under each flower ovary are recommended to be removed. In a week, no more than three leaves can be removed on one bush.
Tomato Nastena: reviews
Hybrid Nastena - a godsend for beginner gardeners. It is absolutely unpretentious, resistant to disease. With some effort, you can get a big crop. In the reviews, gardeners note the friendly formation of fruits, early fruiting. It is also said that even in rainy and cloudy summers, you can’t stay without a crop. Nastena is ideal for salads, homemade preparations.