Description of the Nastena F1 tomato, growing instructions, and reviews

Many gardeners are interested in the Nastena F1 tomato, its reviews, and growing methods. Most gardeners who grow tomatoes rely on yield as an important factor when purchasing seeds. Relevant information about some new varieties is not always available. Sometimes, a newly developed hybrid remains unrecognized despite boasting significant fruiting potential.

One such plant is the high-yielding tomato variety Nastena F1. This hybrid was developed 10 years ago by breeders Yu. I. Pancheva and V. V. Zazimko. The plant has undergone open-field testing in the Central Black Earth Region and has demonstrated high yields. Therefore, it is recommended for commercial cultivation and for garden plots.

Characteristics of the variety

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. The fruits ripen approximately 90-95 days after the first shoots appear. The bushes are vigorous, 1-1.2 m tall. There are few leaves on the trunk.
2. The plant bears large, multi-chambered tomatoes weighing from 0.2 to 0.25 kg.
3. The fruits are fleshy, dense and juicy, containing a small number of seeds.
4. The vegetables are round in shape and turn bright red as they ripen.
5. Unripe tomatoes are characterized by the absence of a dark green spot near the stem. The yield is excellent.
6. Each brush on the bush produces 6 to 8 tomatoes, which have excellent taste.
7. This variety is intended for salads, but is sometimes also used for home preparations.
8. Vegetables tolerate transportation well without becoming deformed.

How to grow Nastena tomatoes?

How to grow Nastena F1 tomato: description of cultivation techniques. To obtain high-quality seedlings, place the seed in a hole approximately 20 mm deep. When the first 2-3 leaves appear, each plant is transplanted into a separate cup. During the growth process, tomatoes require complex mineral fertilizers. These should be applied a couple of times.

When a week remains before planting outdoors, the plants need to be hardened off. By mid-May, the bush should be approximately 50 days old. When planting in temporary shelters or greenhouses, the 20th of May is ideal, and for open ground, the first days of summer are ideal.

The optimal planting pattern should be adhered to: 0.5 x 0.6 m.

The bushes are trained into a single stem. The plants are tied to vertical supports. These tomatoes are distinguished by excellent resistance to late blight and Alternaria. The F1 description also states that Nastena is resistant to short-term, sharp drops in temperature and excessive moisture.

After planting, care for the plants as usual. Water regularly 3-4 times a week, or daily during hot weather. Regular weeding is necessary to ensure adequate oxygenation for the roots. Hilling promotes root development. During the growing season, it is recommended to feed the tomatoes with complex mineral fertilizers, primarily containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. If all recommendations are followed, approximately 20 kg of tomatoes can be harvested per square meter.

Reviews from gardeners

There aren't many reviews of this hybrid online. The variety appeared relatively recently, so information about it is limited.

Svetlana, Ryazan region:

"Last season, I grew Nastena in open ground. This plant was one of the first to bear fruit. Each one weighed over 0.2 kg. They tasted sweet, fleshy, and juicy. The skin was firm. A tomato like any other. We used it in salads. I'll definitely plant it again next season."

Elena, Luhansk region:

"I grew a new hybrid on a whim. I took the variety's characteristics into account. The tomatoes were grown outdoors. Surprisingly, they ripened first. The vegetables were tasty and not tough. So, Nastena F1 was a complete success. There was no harvest left, they were all eaten fresh. I'll definitely plant more."

Katya, Rostov region:

"This variety has been growing on my plot for five years now. My family loves not only the taste but also the high yields. That's why Nastena is my favorite."