Tomato "stellate sturgeon" is a popular tomato variety that has proven itself in almost all corners of our country. They are successfully cultivated both in traditionally agricultural regions and in rather severe conditions of Siberia.
The remarkable distinguishing feature possessed by stellate tomatoes is that their fruits are tied in almost any weather conditions. For amateur gardeners, these tomatoes also liked the fact that they are very unpretentious in cultivation and care, and at the same time have a high yield. Tomato "stellate sturgeon" is also called by many by another name - "pudovik", because this tomato gives such large fruits that their mass often reaches 1 kg. With good care, this plant can produce fruits weighing about 1.5 kg. The average weight is 800-900 g.
Tomato "stellate sturgeon" can equally well be grown both in unheated greenhouses and in the open air. These tomatoes are of medium height because their height rarely exceeds 1.2 m. The average height of the bush is 1 m. The bushes of these tomatoes are large and dense, and their tops are very similar to potato. This variety is determinant. These plants must necessarily be tied to various supports, since heavy fruits will lower the bush to the ground. The average yield of these tomatoes is 5 kg per instance.
Tomato "stellate sturgeon" is also remarkable for the fact that its heart-shaped fleshy fruits contain very few seeds. The color of the fruit is bright red. Their taste is simply magnificent (with a slight sourness). This variety is universal: tomatoes are equally good both when consumed fresh or processed. They are used for the preparation of salads, various sauces and gravy, the manufacture of tomato juice and other food products.
Tomato "stellate sturgeon" refers to mid-season varieties. 110 days pass from the moment of sowing the seeds until the fruit ripens. The beginning of fruiting under favorable weather conditions may coincide with the fruiting of ripening tomato varieties.
The best time for sowing seeds is February-March, since large-fruited varieties require about 80 days to obtain full seedlings. Seedlings appear after sowing after 7 days. When the seedlings get stronger, seedlings dive. Watering during this period should be moderate.
To obtain ripe fruits in June or July, it is necessary to plant seedlings in greenhouses in mid-May. Before planting seedlings in open ground, it is hardened, taking out during the day to a balcony or open air. When planting seedlings, superphosphate is added to each well. Each bush during planting is deepened and well spudded. Such actions contribute to the formation of additional roots, which has a beneficial effect on tomato growth. Landing in open ground is carried out only after the termination of return frosts.
Tomato "stellate sturgeon" should be fed with nitrogen, phosphorus and potash fertilizers. For this, complex fertilizers for tomatoes are quite suitable . Regular top dressing every two weeks gives the best result.
Tomato "stellate sturgeon", reviews of which have recently begun to appear on the Internet, is becoming increasingly popular. This indicates that this variety can be successfully grown not only in the difficult climatic conditions of Siberia, but also in other regions where weather conditions are more suitable for vegetable growing. At the same time, tomato productivity is only increasing. The only condition for the successful cultivation of this variety in warm climatic conditions is regular and abundant watering of plants. The "stellate sturgeon" variety in recent years is considered one of the most promising among a series of tomato varieties with potato tops.