All lovers of classic medium-sized tomatoes will love the promising Russian hybrid Moscow Stars. Small, perfectly round fruits have a pleasant taste and delight with a bountiful harvest with a minimum of labor costs.
You will learn more about these wonderful tomatoes from our article. In it, we have prepared for you a complete description of the variety, its main characteristics and features, agrotechnical subtleties.
Tomato Moscow Stars F1: variety description
This tomato is a popular ultra early F1 hybrid suitable for growing in a greenhouse or in open field. The bush is determinant, compact, the fruits are collected in a brush of 10-20 pieces. The height of the bush is 45-60 cm, not standard, does not need to be staved. The variety is resistant to diseases, undemanding of agricultural technology. Very yielded.
The fruits are round, dense, very juicy. The average weight of tomato - 100-110 g. Small internal chambers, dense skin, high sugar content. In warm climates, tomatoes acquire a richer, more sweet taste.
Among the main advantages of the hybrid:
- high yield;
- ease of care;
- the possibility of growing in open or closed ground;
- 75–95 days pass from sowing seeds to gathering fruits;
- pleasant taste of the fruit;
- resistance to diseases and pests;
- no need for tying and pinching.
There are practically no flaws in the variety. However, some gardeners say increased demand for watering and the quality of dressings. Sometimes, germination of seeds (about 80%) causes complaints.
Hybrid bred in Russia, designed for soil growing under film or planting in greenhouses. In regions with hot, long summers it is possible to grow in the ground without shelter. Productivity is high, small bushes form several large brushes. Tomatoes on hand ripen together, suitable for harvesting at the stage of technological or physiological ripeness. Ripen quickly at room temperature.
Fruits are universal, suitable for salads, soups, side dishes, as well as for canning and preparing juices. Preferably wholegrain canning, preserving the beautiful shape of tomatoes. Ripe fruits are recommended for baby and dietary food.
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Features of growing
Ultra early tomatoes are sown on seedlings in late March - early April. Seeds are sown in a depth of 1.5 cm, preferably germination under the film. The soil is light with admixture of humus, peat or sand. Neutral acidity of the soil and the presence of complex mineral supplements are important. (potash and phosphorus).
At the stage of two of these sheets dive. Before transplanting to a permanent place of residence, seedlings need to be fed 1-2 times with complex mineral fertilizer. In the greenhouse or under the film, seedlings are planted in the second half of May, by the time of transplantation the soil should be fully heated. Landings require abundant watering with warm water 1 time in 5-6 days. Several times a season, fertilizing with an aqueous solution of mullein or poultry manure, as well as complex mineral fertilizers is required.
Passing compact bushes is not necessary, garter is required only in the open field. To speed up the ripening of greenhouse tomatoes next to the bushes, you can install containers with a diluted mullein. Collect tomatoes whole branches or separately, as ripening. The period of fruiting in a heated greenhouse is much higher.
How to tie up tomatoes, see the video below:
Pests and diseases
F1 hybrids are resistant to the main diseases of the nightshade and tomatoes Moscow Star - is no exception. For the prevention of late blight, basal and gray rot, spillage of soil by disinfecting solutions is recommended before planting seedlings. Soil need loosen at least once a week, in dry weather, it is better to mulch it with peat, straw or husk of sunflower seeds. When the leaves wither, spraying with copper-containing preparations helps. Grown up tomatoes should be protected from slugs, aphids and other garden pests. Having found insects and their larvae, it is possible to spray plants with diluted ammonia in water. Colorado beetles and slugs are harvested from plants by hand.
Tomatoes Moscow Stars - a great choice for experienced and novice gardeners. Subject to the rules of watering and timely fertilization, this hybrid will never disappoint. The best results are obtained by growing in a greenhouse or under a film; you can experiment by planting compact bushes in flowerpots and pots.
