Description of the Nastya-Siberian tomato, cultivation, and gardener reviews

Gardeners are interested in how to grow the Nastya-Sibirachka tomato, reviews of which are now widespread on websites and online forums. Varieties bred in Siberia are popular in our country because they tolerate low temperatures. An example is the Nastya-Sibirachka variety, which grows in open ground without cover. This variety is ideal for cultivation in the Far East, the Trans-Urals, Siberia, and anywhere in central Russia.

There are many varieties of seeds named by this name: Nastena, Nastenka, Anastasia. They share only a common root name, but their descriptions and characteristics are completely different. The series follows the same pattern. Siberian tomatoes, which many associate with the harsh Siberian character.

Characteristics of the variety

Characteristics and description of the Nastya-Siberian variety:

1. Its advantages include unpretentiousness and excellent adaptation to any conditions.
2. The bushes do not require shaping or pinching.
3. The plant is low-growing and standard, which is an additional advantage since it does not require tying.
4. The bushes reach 60 cm in height.
5. Once the plant reaches a certain height, it devotes all its energy to fruit development. This is the advantage of dwarf varieties.
6. If frost sets in, covering the bushes won't be difficult.

The fruits are barrel-shaped. Each ripe tomato weighs up to 200 g. The skin is smooth and firm, and the color is raspberry-red. The flesh is firm but juicy, with a pleasant taste.

Despite its compact size, the tomato is distinguished by its high yield.

The seeds are germinated in the traditional way. It is recommended to treat them with a solution of potassium permanganate to protect the crop from late blight.

Seeds are sown in late March or early April. They are planted shallowly and waited for the first shoots to emerge. The planting soil should contain peat, sand, and ash. Cover the container with plastic wrap and leave it in a warm place.

After the second leaf appears, the seedlings can be pricked out. It's easier to plant the sprouts in small plastic containers. Two weeks before planting, harden off the seedlings. Take the plants outdoors daily to acclimate them to the open ground.

When planting, leave a distance of 50 cm between bushes and 70 cm between rows. When caring for the bushes, ensure proper watering, fertilizing, loosening the soil regularly, and removing dead leaves from the lower part of the stem. By early August, Nastya-Siberian will delight her owners with an excellent harvest of ripe tomatoes.

Although this variety is intended for cultivation in open ground, it can also be grown successfully in greenhouse conditions.

Reviews from gardeners

There are few reviews of this variety. Gardeners share their experiences growing similar tomato varieties on forums. The following is written about Nastya-Sibirya:

Margarita, Rostov-on-Don:

"I really liked this variety for its generous yield of fruit. I barely bothered with the plant, just making sure it was watered and occasionally feeding it with natural fertilizers (ash, yeast, cow manure, or chicken manure). The plant is easy to grow and produces a good harvest. I recommend it."

Mikhail, Moscow:

"The tomatoes were delicious, we enjoyed eating them. My only mistake was overwatering, which caused many of the tomatoes to crack. Otherwise, I'm very pleased with the bountiful harvest and excellent taste."

Olga Afanasyevna, Taganrog:

"I'm very pleased with the harvest. Before planting the seeds, I was advised to warm the soil as a preventative measure to eliminate pathogens and potential insect larvae. I took a bag of prepared soil and dipped it in hot water (60–70°C). The tomatoes grew beautifully. The yield was high."