Description of the Slastena tomato, its advantages, and cultivation

The Slastena tomato, thanks to its early ripening and sweet flavor, has become popular among cherry tomato connoisseurs. The variety of early sweet tomatoes allows them to be grown in regions with any climate.

Early tomato varieties

Early tomatoes are distinguished by their ripening time and yield. The Lakomka variety belongs to this group and is suitable for growing in any conditions. During the growing season, a bush grows to a height of 0.5–0.6 m.

The first inflorescence forms above the 8th or 9th leaf, and subsequent flower stalks are formed at intervals of 1-2 leaves. The bushes require staking and pruning before the first cluster. The fruits are round, smooth-surfaced, juicy, and have excellent flavor.

The variety yields up to 6-7 kg per square meter. The tomato is resistant to blossom-end rot, tolerates drought, and produces fruit even under unfavorable conditions.

Early maturing Sweet Tooth tomato (97-111 days) intended for greenhouses and open ground.

Description:

• The plant reaches a height of 1.5-2 m, requires tying and removal of shoots.
• Small round fruits weigh 15–20 g.
• Tomatoes are sweet in taste and are recommended for fresh consumption, for making jam, and for drying.
• The value of the variety lies in its abundant fruiting, excellent qualities and decorative properties of the bush.

The Nastenka hybrid tolerates temperature fluctuations and is suitable for growing in Siberia. The bush grows 50-70 cm tall. The fruits are sweet, weighing 150-200 g, and reveal 4-6 seed chambers when cut.

Slastena tomatoes require preventive measures to prevent diseases. When cultivating, it is necessary to regularly ventilate the room and ensure timely watering.

Advantages of a hybrid

The characteristics and description of the Nastya Slastena F1 variety indicate the potential for producing sweet-tasting early tomatoes. This first-generation hybrid is resistant to late blight and adapts to changing weather conditions. This tomato is suitable for growing in open ground and greenhouses.

In terms of ripening time, the Nastya Slastena tomato is an early variety. It takes 90-95 days from planting the seedlings in the ground until the fruits ripen. During the growing season, the bush grows to a height of 100-110 cm, and when grown indoors, the plant reaches 130 cm.

The bushes require the removal of excess shoots. The plant trunk must be strengthened with supports or a trellis. Heavy tomato clusters require support. The first staking of shoots occurs when the plant reaches 20-30 cm in height.

When grown indoors, the bush is formed into two stems. At all stages of plant development, the plant is fertilized with mineral and organic fertilizers.

With proper agricultural practices, the yield per bush reaches 2-2.5 kg. It is recommended to plant 3-4 bushes per square meter. Tomatoes retain their flavor for a long time.

The fruit's description is based on its taste and appearance. Ripe tomatoes are a rich, bright red color with a burgundy tint. The fruit's shape is slightly elongated, typical of cherry tomatoes.

The tomato skin is thick, the surface is glossy, and the flesh is supple, with a rich, sweet, honey-like flavor. Fruits weigh 30–50 g, and can reach 70 g at the first harvest.

When cut horizontally, four seed chambers are visible. Tomatoes harvested early ripen well indoors. In cooking, the fruits are used fresh, for canning, juice, and lecho.

Opinions and recommendations from gardeners

Reviews from vegetable growers indicate the high yield of early tomato varieties, their taste, and the simplicity of agricultural practices.

To increase crop yields, gardeners recommend mulching the soil with grass or special black fiber and loosening the soil around the root system. This helps maintain moisture balance and ensure air access to the root system.

Evgenia Sedakova, 52 years old, Domodedovo:

"I heard positive reviews about the Slastena tomato from friends and decided to grow it in a greenhouse. I sowed the seeds for seedlings, pricked them out, and planted the finished plants in a bed, 4 plants per square meter. I was delighted with the harvest of small, sweet-tasting tomatoes. I managed to harvest about 2.5 kg of fruit from each plant during the fruiting period, which I used fresh."

Anatoly Fedorov, 54 years old, Volgograd:

"I grew the 'Slastena' variety in my garden. During the growing season, the bushes reached a height of 1 meter, and I had to tie them to stakes to support the stems. The tomatoes are small, slightly elongated, sweet, and a pleasure to pick from the bush."