Tomato 'Moscow Stars' - ultra F1 F1 hybrid, description of the variety of tomato, as well as their origin and use

All lovers of classic medium-sized tomatoes will love the promising Russian hybrid Moscow Stars.

Small, perfectly round fruits have pleasant taste and delight in a bountiful harvest with a minimum of labor.

Tomato Moscow Stars F1: variety description

This tomato is a popular ultra early F1 hybrid suitable for growing in a greenhouse or in an open field. Bush determinant, compact, the fruits are collected in a brush of 10-20 pieces. The height of the bush is 45-60 cm, not standard, does not need to be staved. Sort disease resistant, undemanding to agrotechnology. Very yielded.

The fruits are round, dense, very juicy. Average Tomato weight - 100-110 g. Small internal chambers, dense skin, high sugar content. In warm climates, tomatoes acquire a more intense, sweetish taste.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the main advantages of the hybrid:

high yield;
ease of care;
the possibility of growing in open or closed ground;
75–95 days pass from sowing seeds to gathering fruits;
pleasant taste of the fruit;
resistance to diseases and pests;
no need for tying and pinching.

Reference: There are practically no flaws in the variety. However, some gardeners say increased demand for watering and quality feedings. Sometimes, germination of seeds (about 80%) causes complaints.

Origin and Application

Hybrid bred in Russia, designed for soil growing under film or planting in greenhouses. In regions with hot, long summers it is possible to grow in the ground without shelter. Productivity is high, small bushes form several large brushes. Tomatoes on a hand ripen together, suitable for harvesting at the stage of technological or physiological ripeness. Ripen quickly at room temperature.

Fruits are universal, suitable for salads, soups, side dishes, as well as for canning and preparation of juices. Preferably wholegrain canning, preserving the beautiful shape of tomatoes. Ripe fruits are recommended for baby and dietary food.

Other table varieties of tomato presented on our website: Alpha, Grandee, Pride of Siberia, Geisha, Wild Rose, Golden Fish, Ilyich, Domes of Russia, Kumato, Monastic Meal, Pink Treasure, Sprut, Severyonok, Thick Boat, Hurricane, Red Date, Phenic yellow, Chibis.

Features of growing

Ultra early tomatoes are sown on seedlings in late March - early April.Seeds are sown in a depth of 1.5 cm, preferably germination under the film. The soil is light with admixture of humus, peat or sand. Neutral acidity of the soil and the presence of complex mineral supplements (potash and phosphate) are important.

At the stage of two of these sheets dive. Before transplanting to a permanent place of residence, seedlings need to be fed 1-2 times with complex mineral fertilizer.

In the greenhouse or under the film, seedlings are planted in the second half of May, at the time of transplantation the soil should warm up completely. Landings require abundant watering with warm water 1 time in 5-6 days. Several times a season feeding is required water solution of mullein or bird droppings, as well as complex mineral fertilizers.

Passy compact bushes do not need Garter is required only in open ground. To speed up the ripening of greenhouse tomatoes next to the bushes, you can install containers with a diluted mullein. Collect tomatoes whole branches or separately, as ripening. The period of fruiting in a heated greenhouse is much higher.

How to tie up tomatoes, see the video below:

Pests and diseases: how to deal with them

F1 hybrids are resistant to the main diseases of the nightshade and tomatoes Moscow Star - is no exception.

Important! For the prevention of late blight, basal and gray rot, spilling of soil with disinfecting solutions is recommended before planting seedlings.

Soil need loosen at least once a weekin dry weather it is better to mulch it with peat, straw or husk of sunflower seeds. When the leaves wither, spraying with copper-containing preparations helps. Grown up tomatoes should be protected from slugs, aphids and other garden pests. Finding insects and their larvae, you can spraying landings diluted in water liquid ammonia. Colorado beetles and slugs are harvested from plants by hand.

Tomatoes Moscow Stars - a great choice for experienced and novice gardeners. Under the rules of watering and timely fertilization, this hybrid will never disappoint. The best results are obtained by growing in a greenhouse or under a film; you can experiment by planting compact bushes in flowerpots and pots.