Tomato Sugar Nastasya: characteristics and description of the variety, photos, reviews, yield

Characteristics and description of the variety

Tomato Sugar Nastasya from Gavrish, a breeding and seed company, was included in the State Register in 2015. Recommended for breeding in any region of the Russian Federation in open ground and greenhouse conditions.

Reference ! Gavrish is one of the leading Russian companies in the creation of high-quality seeds.

Distinctive features

The bush is indeterminate, height - 1.5–1.7 m. The foliage is moderate, the leaves are medium-sized, dark green in color. The inflorescences are simple, the stem is powerful. Fruitful branches are located throughout the trunk, each bearing 8-9 fruits. Requires mandatory pinching, shaping and gartering.

The variety belongs to the late-ripening variety: 120–130 days pass from the moment of sowing to full ripening.

The productivity is high: up to 15 kg of fruits are collected from 1 m2, planting 3-4 seedlings per 1 m2.

Tomato has strong immunity to diseases such as late blight, brown spot and Fusarium leaf wilt.

Fruit characteristics

The weight of ripe tomatoes reaches 400 g, the shape resembles a heart, the color is pink-scarlet. The taste is sweet due to the high sugar content, without sourness. The pulp is juicy, there are few seeds. The peel is thin and delicate, so tomatoes cannot withstand long-term storage and transportation.

The variety is exclusively for salad purposes, suitable for preparing any fresh dishes. Ripe vegetables are processed into excellent juices, ketchups and sauces, but the fruits are not suitable for whole-fruit canning.

The photo shows Sugar Nastasya tomatoes.

Sweet tomatoes of the new variety Sugar Nastasya

Hello everyone, I am the owner of a small private enterprise that grows and sells organic vegetables and fruits. I started with my own garden, gradually expanded and have basically always done everything myself, so I know how difficult it is to grow quality food that could compete with those that were grown using chemicals. However, I succeed - thanks to constantly studying new technologies and constantly working with plants.

We sell our products to shops and restaurants in the city. I should note that there is one trend that has not changed throughout my work - tomatoes remain one of the most popular products. Because of this, we are constantly studying their range - there are hundreds of varieties on the market. In this text I will talk about one new culture that has received very contradictory reviews about itself. This is the Sugar Nastasya variety.

Description of plants

The first and quite important point for choosing a variety is Sugar Nastasya - a Russian variety. This means that it was bred in Russia, the plants are adapted to our climate and will not experience additional stress during planting, as usually happens with varieties that were bred in Europe or even America.

The variety is very young - it was bred in 2013, then tested for two years and only in 2015 it was entered into the “State Register of Plants Recommended for Growing on the Territory of the Russian Federation.” The variety is quite new and has been studied relatively little, so when planting it, be prepared to experiment.

So, the Sugar Nastasya variety is of medium early ripening. In general, it is potentially suitable for all regions of Russia; it is better to grow it in greenhouses or film shelters.

The variety is considered quite productive - about 10 kilograms per square meter. Yes, modern varieties produce more fruits, but even this figure is good.

Fruit characteristics

Actually, it was for the sake of fruit that we started this whole conversation. Tomatoes Sugar Nastasya are interesting and unusual. They have a slightly flattened shape and large sizes - the average one reaches about 250 grams. While tomatoes ripen, they are light green, but ripe fruits are always bright red.

The variety has quite dense pulp, there are few seeds inside. The taste is wonderful, it is highly appreciated by both gardeners and tasters - the taste is considered very balanced and correct, sweet. The fruits also have a pleasant tomato aroma.

How to store and use

In cooking, the use of tomatoes of this variety is quite narrow - they are considered exclusively for salads. Of course, you can use them for other purposes, but there is no point - then the delicious taste of these tomatoes will be slightly lost.

As for storage, the rules are the same as for most other products. Natural materials, a cool and dark place - and the tomatoes will lie very well.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any other variety, Sugar Nastasya has a number of advantages and disadvantages. I believe that calling them these words is, in principle, not entirely correct - since what will be a plus for one gardener will be a big disadvantage for another. So it is more correct to call these moments nuances or simply features. For the Sugar Nastasya variety they are as follows:

The registration commission, in principle, did not provide information about whether the variety is resistant to diseases and, if so, to which ones. Therefore, you will have to treat everything, at least for preventive purposes. It is worth starting already at the stage of fruit formation - when the ovary resembles the size of a walnut.
In general, there is little information about the variety, as well as reviews. Please note that this is always a bit of a lottery - something may go wrong for you and the result will be unpredictable.
The fruits have an interesting, flat shape and a wonderful taste. Rich, very distinct - the fruits are truly wonderful in salads.
The main drawback is the lack of information. There is so little of it that tomatoes have to be grown almost “by eye”, so they must be constantly monitored. Fruits require care and time.

How to grow seedlings

Seeds for seedlings are sown at the beginning of March or at the end of February, 2 months before planting in the ground. Overgrown seedlings do not take root well when transplanted to a permanent location.

Seed preparation

Since the crop is not a hybrid, you can prepare seeds for planting yourself, selecting them from the largest fruits. However, such seed requires careful disinfection.

First, the grains are inspected for visible damage, and then they are checked for filling inside. To do this, the seeds are kept for 10 minutes in a saline solution (1 teaspoon of salt per glass of warm water). Those that float to the surface are unsuitable for landing, since they are empty inside.

Disinfection of seed material is carried out in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Dissolving 1 g of potassium permanganate in 1/2 tbsp. water, place the seeds in the solution for 20 minutes. After disinfection, they are washed with running water and dried.

To improve germination, grains are soaked for 10 hours in a growth stimulator. After the seeds swell, they are planted in the ground.

Reference ! Specialized stimulants include Zircon, Epin or Kornevin.

Container and soil

The soil for seedlings is prepared nutritious and fertile. Mix turf soil with humus in equal quantities and add sawdust or washed river sand for ease. Add 1 tbsp to the resulting mixture. spoon of wood ash and mix again.

The soil is spilled with a hot, dark-colored manganese solution for disinfection. After the soil has cooled, it is laid out in planting containers.

You can plant in a common wooden box and in separate containers (for example, plastic cups, peat pots). When planting in plastic containers, be sure to make small holes at the bottom for drainage. Otherwise, the accumulation of excess moisture will lead to the spread of the fungal disease blackleg.

Reference ! Blackleg is a collective name for diseases with similar symptoms. The lower part of the stem darkens and narrows, the plant's metabolism is disrupted, and as a result it dies due to lack of nutrition. Pathogens are simple fungi and bacteria that infect the root zone of plants. The disease can destroy all plantings.

Planting containers must be treated in a solution of potassium permanganate, thereby reducing the risk of developing infections.

Sowing

The seeds are placed in the furrows to a depth of 1 cm, sprinkled with soil on top and lightly compacted. Moisten the soil with a spray bottle with warm, settled water and cover the containers with film to create greenhouse conditions. Before emergence, the containers are left in a warm room at a temperature of at least +24 °C.

Reference ! When planted shallowly, the seeds germinate along with the shell, which slows down their further growth.

Seedling care

When seedlings appear, the containers are moved to the windowsill. For full development, daylight hours must be at least 12 hours. Additional lighting can make up for the lack of sunlight exposure.

Water the seedlings with warm, settled water along the edge of the nursery. You cannot overwater the sprouts, as excess moisture will negatively affect the young roots.

After watering, loosen the soil with a wooden stick or a regular fork.

When 1-2 true leaves appear, the seedlings are picked and placed in separate containers. Many gardeners shorten the main root by one third. After this, lateral roots grow intensively and young plants develop more intensively. When grown in peat containers, picking is not required.

2 weeks before transplanting, seedlings are hardened off in the open air. To do this, they are taken outside for 1 hour, gradually increasing the time to 10 hours.

Reference ! The hardening procedure strengthens the immunity of young plants.

How to grow tomatoes

At the beginning of May, the seedlings are sent to the greenhouse. At the end of May, planting under film shelters is possible, and in open ground - not earlier than June.

Landing

Planted according to the following scheme: 40 cm - distance between seedlings, 60 cm - row spacing. No more than 4 plants are placed per 1 m2.

The holes are prepared in advance; a little ash or sawdust is placed on the bottom of each. The seedlings are buried to the first leaves, watered with warm, settled water and left to get used to the new conditions for 1 week.

Further care

Water regularly as young bushes take root. It is not recommended to over-water the beds - this can lead to rot. Optimal watering is 2 times a week, at least 3 liters for each plant. To keep the beds moist longer, they are mulched.

After watering, the soil is loosened, improving oxygen access to the roots. Removing weeds is necessary to reduce the risk of fungal diseases. In addition, weeds extract many useful substances from the soil.

Reference ! This grass is used as mulch. When rotting, it supplies the root system of the vegetable crop with additional nutrients.

The first fertilizing is applied 2 weeks after transplantation. Fertilize with a full complex of minerals. The second feeding is applied at the time of formation of ovaries. Here they use a water infusion of mullein in a ratio of 1:10. The third time the plants are fed at the time of fruiting with a full complex of minerals with the addition of potassium salts.

Features of care and possible difficulties

Culture needs mandatory formation. The bush is led into 1 stem, otherwise the yield will noticeably decrease and the fruits will be smaller. No more than 6 fruiting clusters are left on the stem, each of which has no more than 5 ovaries. With this care, fruiting will delight you with larger and more juicy vegetables.

Stepchildren are removed regularly to prevent the plantings from becoming dense. The procedure is carried out in the morning so that by the evening all the wounds have time to heal. For faster healing, the sections are sprinkled with wood ash.

During transplantation, a wooden or metal support is installed next to each bush. The stem is fixed almost immediately during transplantation so that it is formed even and strong. As they develop, fruit-bearing branches are also tied to the support, since they will not support the weight of ripe fruits.

Diseases and pests

The tomato is highly resistant to diseases such as late blight, brown spot and fusarium. However, for the purpose of prevention, it is necessary to carefully examine each seedling in order to notice any changes in time. In addition, plant inspection prevents the spread of pests.

In addition, preventive methods include:

moderate watering and control of humidity levels;
removal of weeds with roots;
loosening and mulching;
ventilation of the greenhouse.

When transplanting, seedlings are sprayed with a pink solution of manganese, and the soil is spilled with copper sulfate.

If the plants are still affected by a fungus, fungicidal agents (for example, Fitosporin) are used for treatment. Seedlings are also treated with the same product for preventive purposes.

The most dangerous pests are whiteflies and aphids . Aphids are gotten rid of by treating the stems with a soap solution. It is prepared from 1 piece of laundry soap dissolved in a bucket of water.

To combat whiteflies, pheromone traps are used and sharp-smelling herbs are planted next to the tomato, which repel the pest with their smell. Such plants include basil, onions and garlic, mustard bushes. When there is a large concentration of whiteflies, the insecticide “Confidor” is used.

Not to be confused with other tomato varieties

Reviews say that summer residents are often confused about the names of varieties. There are seeds with similar names. The Anastasia tomato variety is mid-early (100-110 days) with medium-sized fruits weighing a maximum of 170 g. The variety has been known since the end of the last century. Plum tomatoes are always in demand among lovers of preparations.

You can grow this variety:

in the ground;
under temporary shelter;
in the greenhouse.

Nuances when growing in a greenhouse and in open ground

The height of greenhouse plants exceeds the growth of street seedlings and reaches 1.7–1.8 m. To limit growth, the crown of the plants is pinched, thereby stopping the growth and development of unnecessary branches. In open ground, this is done at the beginning of fruiting, so that all efforts are spent on ripening the fruits.

To increase the quantitative indicator, artificial pollination is used. This technique is most effective when growing crops in greenhouse conditions.

According to the rules of crop rotation, tomatoes are not planted in those beds where potatoes, eggplant or peppers previously grew. These crops also belong to the nightshade family and, as they develop, they draw nutrients from the ground, depleting the soil. When planted in such soil, a tomato will suffer from a lack of nutrients. Therefore, the soil is either saturated with fertilizers or tomatoes are planted in other beds.

It is not recommended to plant vegetables next to potatoes, as they are affected by the same diseases and pests. Potatoes are considered a carrier of infections, so neighboring crops most often suffer from them.

Disease resistance

The registration commission did not provide information on the variety's resistance to diseases.

Regular inspection of bushes will help to promptly identify pests and pathogens and prevent an increase in pathogenic enemies.

Perhaps a little time will pass and reviews from vegetable growers will tell how resistant the variety is to diseases and pests, but for now it is necessary to carry out treatments with fungicidal preparations regularly and in a timely manner.

The first treatment is carried out as soon as the tomato ovary is the size of a small nut, and then after 15-20 days, depending on the situation.

Harvesting and application

Harvesting begins in late July or early August. Since the variety belongs to the salad variety, it is recommended to be used in any fresh dishes. Tomatoes are cut into fresh salads, a variety of snacks, pizza and sandwiches. Vegetables make excellent freshly squeezed sweet juices.

Sugar Nastasya tomatoes are also used for preparing canned products: juices, ketchups, lecho and adjika.

Long-term storage of ripe vegetables is impossible, so they are consumed immediately after harvest or processed for winter storage.

Briefly about the main thing

Sugar Nastasya is a very young variety of tomatoes that were bred in Russia less than ten years ago.
The variety has good reviews, the fruits have a good taste and therefore quickly win the love of gardeners.
Since the variety is very young, its behavior is difficult to predict and there are no strictly defined growing techniques. It is better for gardeners to navigate by their feelings and visual observations.
Because of the above, caring for a tomato requires time and attention. You can't just plant it and forget it - the plant will probably die.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Culture has many positive qualities:

possibility of breeding in all regions;
high fruiting rate;
unpretentious care;
resistance to tomato diseases;
formation of numerous ovaries;
excellent sweet taste;
large fruits;
unusual shape;
the ability to independently collect seeds for planting.

Negative properties include:

obligatory garter;
the need for formation and stepsoning;
short storage;
impossibility of transportation.

Farmer reviews

Tomato fruits are so beautiful when ripe that many gardeners plant the variety on their plots after seeing photographs. The taste characteristics are no less impressive than the appearance of ripe vegetables:

Olga, Syzran: “I really like large tomatoes so that salads can be prepared fresh. I call my favorite variety nothing other than the Sugar Nastya tomato. The tomatoes are really sugary and very flavorful. I always pick off excess leaves, so my seedlings don’t get sick.”

Evgeniy, Ryazan: “I am an experienced summer resident, I have tried many varieties. Now it’s Sugar Nastenka’s turn. I have a large garden, so the size of the bushes doesn’t bother me. The tomatoes grew very beautiful: large, pink, sweet. But for this you need to regularly feed and water. However, like any other culture.”