Description of the tomato Sakharnaya Nastasya and cultivation techniques

The Sakharnaya Nastasya tomato is a mid-season variety, suitable for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses. Among tomatoes with similar names, this tomato stands out for its rich aroma and honey flavor.

Advantages of the variety and differences between tomatoes of the same name

The characteristics and description of the Sakharnaya Nastasya variety classify this tomato as a mid-season tomato, with fruiting occurring 120-130 days after germination. It is often confused with the Sakharnaya Nastasya variety. tomato Anastasia, from which a harvest of medium-sized fruits (170 g) is harvested in 100-110 days.

Description of bushes:

• During the growing season, the height of the bush reaches 150-160 cm.
• The plant requires tying to stakes.
• It is recommended to grow this variety in open ground or in a film greenhouse.
• It is better to form a bush with 1-2 stems.

The fruits are gathered in clusters of 5-8 tomatoes, shaped like a heart. Ripe tomatoes are crimson in color and weigh 400 g. The yield per bush reaches 3-4 kg, and per square meter, up to 15 kg.

When cut horizontally, chambers containing a small number of seeds are visible. The tomato flesh has a concentrated tomato aroma and a honey-like flavor. In cooking, the fruits are used fresh in salads.

Hybrid Nastya has a sweet tooth and is distinguished by her beautiful tomato clusters. Cherry tomatoes. Sweet, firm, intensely red, these tomatoes are used for freezing, fresh, and in marinades.

This tomato variety is early ripening (90-100 days) and is suitable for cultivation in warm climates. During the growing season, bushes grow to a height of 1.3 m.

Cultivation techniques

The crop is grown using seedlings. Seeds, pre-soaked in a potassium permanganate solution, are placed in containers with soil at a depth of 1–1.5 cm. When sprouts emerge, provide additional lighting to extend daylight hours.

When two true leaves form, transplant. When planting in a permanent location, it is recommended to plant four bushes per square meter. For tying up the plants, use 2-meter-high stakes or trellises.

Tomato yields can be increased by removing side shoots and cultivating a single-stemmed plant. Each plant requires moisture for proper growth, so it's recommended to water the plants daily and apply 2.5 liters of water to the root system.

It's recommended to pick fully ripe tomatoes from the bush. There's a direct correlation between flavor and ripeness. A ripe tomato has a rich, sweet flavor.

Fertilizers and fertilizers are applied two weeks after planting and before fruit set. Yields are increased through artificial pollination. To improve pollination, shake the bushes twice a week.

When growing in open ground, you need to pinch the tops of the stems after 2-3 flower clusters have formed.

Harvesting isn't delayed until autumn due to the fruit's deteriorating flavor. Therefore, green tomatoes are picked from the bush and ripened in warm conditions.

Opinions and recommendations of vegetable growers

Reviews from gardeners cultivating the Sakharnaya Nastasya variety indicate the high yield of the bushes, the large size, and the honey-flavored fruit.

Margarita Vasilyeva, 55 years old, Rostov-on-Don:

"I've been growing tomatoes for many years. To guarantee a high yield, I always buy seeds from specialized companies. The Sakharnaya Nastasya variety from Gavrish caught my eye due to its described flavor and the ability to grow in the garden. I started the seeds for seedlings two months before planting them outdoors. When two true leaves appeared, I transplanted them into peat pots. I transplanted the seedlings to their permanent location in mid-May.

I trained the bushes with four trunks; over the course of the growing season, the plants reached a height of 1.4 m. The variety is highly productive, producing many medium-sized fruits. The shape and color of the tomatoes match the description and photo on the packaging. I enjoyed the rich tomato aroma and flavor, reminiscent of oriental sweets. Next season, I'll train the bushes with one or two trunks to ensure larger fruits form.

Anatoly Evdokimov, 59 years old, Domodedovo:

"I grew the 'Sugar Nastya' tomato in a greenhouse. My neighbors recommended it as the most delicious, sweet, and salad-friendly variety. I grew it from Gavrish seeds using the standard tomato seedling method. When replanting, I added compost to each hole. The plants grew tall, about 2 meters, and I had to remove side shoots and tie them up to prevent them from breaking under the weight of the tomatoes. Each cluster produced eight raspberry-colored, honey-flavored fruits. I mainly used them for salads."