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Tomato Nevsky appeared on the market during Soviet times. It has managed to establish itself as a persistent and high-quality variety. It has an orange tint and a pleasant sweetish taste. Many vegetable growers believe that Nevsky is the best variety of tomatoes. It is unpretentious in care and has high productivity. A full description of the Nevsky tomato variety with photos is presented in the article.
When and who brought it out
Soviet scientists were engaged in breeding work to develop a new productive variety. The first copies were presented in 1978. The main features of the variety include durability and unpretentiousness.
Tomato Nevsky can be grown in open ground, greenhouses and even on a windowsill
Description and characteristics of the tomato variety Nevsky
Breeders took care of the quality of the variety. The Nevsky tomato is distinguished by its productivity and resistance to adverse conditions. Unlike many fastidious species, it does not require special care.It will be enough to use the basic rules for growing tomatoes. A detailed description of Nevsky tomatoes is presented below.
Maturation period
Tomato Nevsky is classified as an early ripening variety
The first fruits ripen 100 days after planting. Vegetable growers begin harvesting in the first half of June (when grown in a greenhouse). This period can last until the end of August (when planting in open ground).
Productivity
The Nevsky tomato variety is a high-yielding variety. One bush can produce up to 1.5 kg of fruit. All tomatoes are medium in size, juicy, and pleasant to look at. Experienced summer residents collect up to 8 kg of land from one square meter (when placing at least 5 bushes per 1 m²). Such productivity indicators cannot but rejoice. The fruits are formed consistently every year. You just need to monitor the health and conditions of keeping Nevsky tomatoes.
Resistance to adverse factors
In general, the variety tolerates extreme environmental conditions with dignity. This is all due to the fact that the bush is small. Even in a strong wind, the escape will remain safe and sound. Unfortunately, it is not very well adapted to extreme cold.
Only in this case can you count on healthy fruits at the beginning of summer.
In what regions is it grown?
Although Nevsky tomatoes have certain resistance indicators, the variety still loves warm weather. The most favorable regions of Russia for cultivation are the central part and south of the country. Winter in this part is not as severe as in other regions, summer is long.Also important are fertile lands and black soil. Such conditions guarantee a high-quality harvest.
Purpose and application
Tomatoes of the Nevsky variety are actively used for culinary purposes. They become the basis of first courses, salads, slices, etc. The taste and aroma of tomatoes are most valued. These indicators become a decisive factor when choosing a variety for planting.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like most varieties, the Nevsky type of tomato has its own individual characteristics. In addition to the positive aspects, tomatoes also have negative qualities. All characteristics should be studied in advance so as not to encounter problems in the future.
Tomato Nevsky ripens in the greenhouse at the beginning of summer
Pros:
- when planted early, the Nevsky tomato produces a harvest in early June;
- unpretentiousness to growing conditions, the crop can be grown both in beds or in greenhouses, and in a pot on a windowsill. With proper care, even in a room you can get a high-quality harvest. This makes it possible for gardeners in urban areas to eat their own natural products;
- high rates of resistance to bacterial, fungal and viral diseases;
- universal use of crops;
- increased productivity;
- drought resistance.
Minuses:
- instability to high humidity. Stagnant water causes plant roots to rot. Because of this, the mechanism for the supply of minerals is disrupted, and the tomatoes die;
- the need to use fertilizers. Without the addition of nutrients, Nevsky tomato does not produce high yields. Without fertilizing, the variety often gets sick.
Subtleties of cultivation
Seedlings for Nevsky tomatoes should be prepared at the end of March.But you can also postpone this to the beginning of April. The approximate time for transplanting into open ground is the first weeks of May. The main criterion for planting in a permanent place of growth is the maturity and preparedness of a particular Nevsky tomato. If the leaves and shoots are not fully strengthened, the planting time in open ground should be postponed for several weeks. Planting too young, immature specimens is fraught with their death from night frosts on the soil.
It is worth observing the established standards for planting on the ground. A common scheme is 5 bushes per 1 square meter. The root system of tomatoes, although not large, is quite branched. This should be taken into account and do not thicken the area, leave space between each bush.
Growing secrets have characteristics that are not typical for tomatoes. Due to the small size of nightshade, there is no need to tie up the crop. You also don’t have to plant Nevsky tomatoes. The only thing that must be done is to form young stems. Bushes should be grown in 3-4 stems.
When planting a Nevsky tomato, you should take care of a favorable temperature regime. When planting in open ground, be sure to check the weather in the region for the next 10 days. Seedlings should not be allowed to encounter cold and frost. Temperatures should not fall below 13 degrees. Still immature sprouts should be watered regularly. When it gets hot, the volume of liquid should be increased.
The soil in which the low-growing Nevsky tomato lives must have a rich mineral composition. It is important to use nitrogen, sand, humus, and peat. This combination has the most beneficial effect on the growth and development of future tomatoes.
Disease and pest control
With proper care, late blight infection can be almost completely avoided. The most common diseases include gray rot, brown spot, powdery mildew, black leg, etc. Diseases often affect roots, stems, leaves and even fruits. The vital functions of the plant are disrupted, the Nevsky tomato either loses its productivity or dies.
Problems can be prevented in advance. It is important to increase the immunity of tomatoes during the season and in the off-season period, add nutrients and fertilizers to the soil.
Conclusion
Tomato Nevsky is an excellent representative of nightshades in any garden bed. It has gained enormous popularity for its taste and appearance. Easy to care for. It is only important to carry out all the necessary procedures in time to prevent the plant from becoming infected with viruses or bacteria. Tolerant to drought, but may suffer from excessive moisture. Therefore, when it rains in the region, the relevance of the irrigation schedule should be reconsidered.
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