Description and characteristics of the tomato variety "Nastenka"

When tomatoes first appeared as a vegetable crop in Rus', no one could have imagined that they would become so beloved, and that the number of varieties would exceed a hundred. One of these tomato varieties, beautifully named "Nastenka," will be discussed below. To know what will grow in your garden, you need to familiarize yourself with the characteristics and description of the "Nastenka" tomato variety.

Characteristics and description of the Nastenka variety

To familiarize yourself with the characteristics and description of the "Nastenka" variety, you can look at the photos, which will clearly introduce the variety.

The "Nastenka" tomato variety is considered an early-ripening variety, with no more than two and a half weeks between planting and the first fruits ripening. This variety is also ideal for growing in Siberian regions, as it tolerates all weather conditions well.

The plant bush is small, lush and does not require pinchingEarly-ripening fruits are mostly round, slightly elongated. The weight of a ripe vegetable ranges from 150 to 200 grams.

A distinctive feature of the "Nastenka" tomato variety is its resistance to late blight, making it suitable for both greenhouse and open-field cultivation. The variety is suitable for both fresh consumption and canning, as its fleshy flesh retains all its flavor perfectly.

Briefly about sowing seedlings

The variety is sown for seedlings in March, in compacted soil. To speed up germination, the seedlings should be mulched with peat. The ideal temperature for seedlings is 25-26 degrees Celsius. The seedlings are covered with plastic film. They should be pricked out when the first two full leaves appear.

Seedlings that are 60-65 days old are suitable for planting in open ground. By this time, the shoots typically have about 7 leaves.

We recommend: Tomato "Dachnik"

After planting in open ground, the "Nastenka" tomato variety requires root watering and occasional fertilizing, but pinching out the side shoots is a no-brainer. To facilitate harvesting, you can tie the tomato plants to a trellis.

What do they say about the variety?

Due to its characteristics and descriptions, the tomato "Nastenka" has already received a lot of reviews.

Maria: "I'm a fan of early-ripening tomato varieties. The 'Nastenka' variety suits me perfectly: it ripens quickly, produces a good harvest, and the flesh is juicy and delicious!"

Alla: "The variety has proven itself quite well. It's certainly not the best I've personally tried, but it's not the worst either. Its advantages include large fruits, quick germination, and resistance to late blight."