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Tomato Sugar Nastasya is a variety created for cultivation on private farms. The originator is the breeding and seed production company "Gavrish". The variety was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements in 2015. The Sugar Nastasya tomato is approved for cultivation in any region of the Russian Federation.
Description of tomato Sugar Nastasya
The tomato variety Sugar Nastasya is of indeterminate type, which means unlimited stem growth. The plant reaches 1.5 m in height when grown in open ground and 1.7 m when grown in greenhouses.
From the description of the tomato variety Sugar Nastya, photos and reviews, you can learn about the powerful stem with large fruit clusters. Fruits on clusters are formed in 8-9 pieces. Brushes are located along the entire trunk.
The tomato bush is formed into one stem with all the stepsons removed. A garter to the support along the entire height is required.
The leaves of the variety are medium sized and green in color. The inflorescences are simple. The tomato is a late ripening one. The fruits appear 120-130 days after germination.
Brief description and taste of the fruit
The fruits of the Sugar Nastasya variety are heart-shaped with slight ribbing.The variety belongs to pink large-fruited tomatoes. The color of an unripe tomato is light green, while a ripe one is pink-red.
The fruits are small-seeded, multi-chambered, with a thin skin. The pulp is juicy, fleshy with a rich tomato taste. Sugar Nastasya tomatoes have a high sugar content, which makes their taste sweet and honey.
The average weight of the fruit is 250-300 g. Under favorable growing conditions, the maximum weight declared by the manufacturer reaches 400 g. The Sugar Nastasya variety is intended exclusively for fresh consumption.
Varietal characteristics
The description of the tomato variety Sugar Nastya states that it is permissible to grow it in greenhouses, under film covers, as well as in open ground. Productivity is 9-11 kg/sq.m. m in protected ground conditions.
Controlling the number of ovaries allows you to increase the weight of the fruit and increases the possibility of their ripening on the hand. The fruiting time of the Sugar Nastya tomato is from July to August.
The Sugar Nastasya tomato bush, not overloaded with fruit clusters, has greater resistance to damage by diseases and pests. Therefore, with proper formation, sufficient lighting and ventilation, tomatoes grow without being damaged by pathogenic microorganisms.
Pros and cons of the variety
Sugar Nastasya has the characteristic features of a group of tomatoes that belong to the indeterminate growth type and have a salad purpose.
Advantages of the variety:
- sugary pulp;
- large fruit weight;
- multiple births.
Disadvantages of the variety:
- late ripening;
- short storage period;
- the need to form a bush;
- not suitable for canning.
A feature of growing large-fruited tomatoes is also the need for high soil fertility. Tomato stems, reaching a height of up to 1.7 m and clusters with a large number of fruits, must be grown in high, spacious greenhouses.
Rules for planting and care
The peculiarity of the tall variety Sugar Nastasya is its long ripening period. Seedlings are grown for about two months. It is not recommended to sow seeds for seedlings earlier than the stated date for the variety. Overgrown tomatoes take root less well when moved to a permanent location.
Sowing seeds for seedlings
To sow seeds, take highly fertile soil, consisting of equal parts of humus and turf soil. Sand or rotted sawdust is added to loosen it. Add 1 tbsp to a bucket of soil mixture. ash. Planting boxes and soil are disinfected before planting.
For seedlings, seeds of the Sugar Nastasya variety are sown in February-March, depending on the growing region. Before sowing, the seeds are disinfected, soaked in growth stimulants and germinated in a damp cloth.
The prepared seeds are laid out on the soil, covered with a layer of soil of about 1 cm, and watered. Seedling containers are covered with film and placed in the warmest place. In a few days the first shoots will appear. At this time, the seedling boxes must be immediately opened and placed in a bright place.
After opening the seedlings, the temperature in the first 5 days is lowered to +18ºC, then the tomato is grown at a temperature of +22... +24ºC. Seedlings require 12 hours of light per day.
Water the seedlings moderately.Before the next watering, you must wait until the top layer of soil dries. When watering, moisture should not fall on the green parts of the plant.
When the first true leaves appear, the tomato is transplanted into separate containers. The soil for picking is used the same as for sowing. The container for transplantation must have a drainage hole. The healthiest and strongest specimens are chosen for picking. Weak seedlings will not be able to catch up in growth with stronger ones over the entire growing season.
Transplanting seedlings
Seedlings are transplanted at the age of 50-55 days. Transplantation is possible with a flower cluster, which in the Sugar Nastasya variety is formed at a height of 9-12 leaves. To transplant, wait until positive air temperatures are established. The soil for replanting should warm up above +10ºС.
Timing for transplanting seedlings depending on the place of cultivation:
- in early May - to the greenhouse;
- at the end of May - under film shelters;
- in the first ten days of June - in open ground.
Scheme for planting tomatoes Sugar Nastya - 40 by 60 cm. When replanting, it is necessary to take into account the space for installing a trellis or other support for gartering the stems. Bushes should be planted with the possibility of equal lighting and ventilation, so a staggered planting order is recommended.
The seedlings are transplanted using the transshipment method, having previously moistened the soil. At the permanent growing site, make a hole and apply fertilizer if this was not done when preparing the total planting area. A small amount of water is poured into the hole and mixed with soil to form a slurry. The seedling is immersed in the earthen slurry to a depth slightly greater than it grew in the container. The planting is sprinkled with soil and lightly pressed.
Tomato care
When growing a tall tomato Sugar Nastasya, it is necessary to form the plant throughout the entire growing season. Stepping - removing side shoots is necessary to eliminate thickening.
A tall variety with a powerful stem and roots produces a large amount of green mass. Removing excess shoots and leaves allows you to direct all the moisture and nutrition to the formation of juicy and large fruits. Excess leaves are removed gradually, several per week.
If the bush is formed correctly, by the time the fruits ripen, only the stem with fruit clusters remains. The top is pinched at the end of summer to stop further growth and ripening of existing fruits.
Tying the stem is necessary as it grows. The tomato is tied to the support with a loose loop using soft ribbons.
Water the tomato several times a week, deeply moistening the soil. Excessive watering provokes the occurrence of fungal diseases. When growing tomatoes in protected soil, constant ventilation is necessary to prevent diseases.
Mulching, as an agrotechnical technique, is especially useful when growing the Sugar Nastasya tomato in the southern regions. Covering the soil helps prevent excessive evaporation of moisture. And in regions with a cold climate, it is recommended to arrange high, warm beds for growing tomatoes.
In order for the Saharnaya Nastasya variety to produce the declared large fruits, several feedings are done during its cultivation. Use complete mineral fertilizer once a month.
Conclusion
Tomato Sugar Nastasya is a young variety of pink-fruited tomatoes.Growing this variety is suitable for those who love juicy, fleshy tomatoes. To obtain a high yield, the variety requires compliance with the specific agricultural technology, spacious greenhouses and high soil fertility.
