Hybrid tomato for canning and salads: Anastasia tomato

For gardeners looking for a good harvest outdoors soil, breeders bred the tomato variety Anastasia. This hybrid has strong immunity to the main diseases of the culture, perfectly tolerates cold and prolonged absence of the sun. Consider a detailed description of the Anastasia tomato variety.

Description of the variety

The Anastasia variety is a kind of hybrid. It appeared as a result of crossing different varieties. Possesses good indicators of frost resistance. Ripens within 105-110 days from the moment the seedlings are planted in the ground.

Bushes in growth are limited, determinant... The height of one in open conditions reaches 110 cm on average. In the greenhouse, the bushes grow up to 130 cm. Anastasia is also grown under a film.

Not to be confused with "namesakes"

The Anastasia variety has several "namesakes". Do not in any way confuse Anastasia and the Nastenka variety. Nastenka is also a hybrid, but only in early maturing, ripens within 80 days. Variety Nastenka is a determinant bush, the maximum height of which is 60 cm.The tomatoes are large, red, the weight of one is about 200 g.

There is another variety called Nastya-Slastena. The hybrid is famous for its tasty fruits and unpretentious care. The ripening period is early, the first harvest is obtained in 90 days. The height of the bushes is about 110 cm, but in a greenhouse it reaches even more. Gardeners collect about 2.5 kg of tomatoes from one bush of Nastya-Slastena.

Important! The main difference between the varieties is the ripening time.

Distinctive features

Anastasia ripens quickly and carries long-distance transportation without any problems. Because of this, tomatoes are often grown not only for personal consumption, but also for sale.

The growth and development of plants is practically not affected by soil fertility: an excellent harvest is obtained even in soils with a small amount of nutrients. The hybrid must be tied to supports and excess shoots must be removed periodically.

Characteristics of tomatoes, productivity

Ripe tomatoes green color, then gradually acquire a rich red color. The weight of one tomato is from 130 to 180 g. The shape is round, the peel is dense and glossy. The pulp is juicy, soft. The fruits of the Anastasia variety do not crack and have a good keeping quality.

The yield is high. Subject to all the rules of growing from 1 sq. m gardeners collect about 20 kg of ripe and tasty tomatoes.

How to grow seedlings

Seedlings are prepared in late March or early April. Before that, you need to prepare the seeds, soil and growing container.

Seed preparation

Hybrid seeds are purchased from the store or ordered by mail. As a rule, the bags contain all information about the manufacturer and recommendations for planting. Trust only trusted suppliers. For reliability, consult your garden neighbors and find out from which supplier is better to purchase seed.

Next, you need to disinfect. Use hydrogen peroxide to do this. Although the purchased seeds are already pre-processed, decontamination will not be superfluous. Soak the seeds in damp gauze or cotton pad. This will increase the immunity of the material and create favorable conditions for growing in the future.

Capacity and soil

Seedling containers are sold in the store. These are special containers for seedlings, cassettes or flower pots. You can save money and plant seeds in ordinary wooden boxes or plastic jars. The main thing is to pre-wash and dry them.

The situation is similar with the soil. Some prepare the ground on their own... To do this, you need a mixture of earth, peat, humus, ash and sand in a ratio of 4: 1: 1: 1: 1. Stir all elements and disinfect with manganese solution. Water the soil with warm water, after drying, start planting seeds.

In order not to waste time and effort, some gardeners purchase a ready-made seedling mixture. It already contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals; it does not need to be additionally disinfected.

An excellent option is Krepysh soil. Purchase such material in any specialized store of goods for the garden and vegetable garden.

Sowing

When the seeds and soil are ready, start sowing. Pour soil into the container, make small holes about 1 cm deep in it.Put the seed in them and sprinkle it with earth on top. Next, pour in copious amounts of warm water.

Cover the seedlings with captive or glass for the best conditions. This will create the desired microclimate. Remove the film a little over the course of two weeks. So the sprouts will get used to the air temperature and humidity level.

Growing and care

Seedlings should be grown in a warm and bright place. Without the right amount of light, the stems develop very slowly. Use growth stimulants - they will give the plant extra strength.

Water the seedlings very carefully. Avoid drying out and waterlogging the earth. It is better to spray the sprouts with a small amount of water, otherwise in the future they will appear late blight or signs of rotting. The ideal temperature for growing is around 20 degrees.

How to grow tomatoes

After the seedlings have sprouted, proceed to the stage of transplanting plants into the ground.

Landing

Prepare the beds before planting. They must be clean, free of foreign debris and other plants. It is recommended to dig up the ground in the fall, and loosen it in the spring. Also, make sure the soil does not contain any remnants of previous diseases.

It is recommended to apply mineral and organic fertilizers to the soil a week before planting. For example, add sand and peat, and then level the soil with a rake. For disinfection, it is recommended to pour hot water over the beds.

As soon as the beds are ready, proceed with the transplantation of the sprouts. The pits should be about 40-60 cm apart. Place the sprouts in them with lumps of the old earth on the roots. When planting a garden bed, pour warm water over the ground. Make sure that no water gets on the leaves. It is better to plant tomatoes in the morning or evening.

Important! The final stage of planting is the installation of pegs that will serve as a support for the bushes. The height of each must be at least 1 m.

Care

It is necessary to water the bushes every 5-6 days. Be guided by the weather conditions. If it rains frequently, reduce the amount of water. If the summer is hot and dry, increase it. The main thing is to remember that excess moisture leads to cracking of the fruit and the development of many diseases.

Important! The Anastasia variety is not protected from the formation of stepchildren. Remove shoots carefully so as not to damage the rest of the stems. Some gardeners recommend wearing gloves.

Remove weeds periodically. For the best conditions, line the beds with dry leaves. Also, remember to loosen the soil every 7-10 days. As soon as the fruit begins to set, tie the stems to the pegs. Otherwise, the branches will break under the weight of the vegetables.

Don't forget about fertilizing. The first feeding is carried out 10 days after planting. The hybrid is good for feeding based on ammonium nitrate, potassium salt, and other nitrogen-containing substances.Conventional organic compounds, for example, humus and liquid mullein, cope well with the role of fertilizers.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

It is also necessary to tie up the Anastasia variety so that insects do not feast on fruits that come into contact with the ground. In addition, the garter provides the tomatoes with air ventilation between the bushes and a comfortable watering plants.

In addition to the pegs, you will need ribbons for the garter. It is best to use synthetic material, as it does not rot, which means it is less attracted to insects. It is better not to use ropes and wire for garters.

If the leaves of Anastasia become dry and acquire a yellow tint, it means that the plant lacks magnesium. Epsom salts or magnesium nitrate solution will help to correct the situation. If the leaves have a pinkish tint, the bushes lack sulfur. Replenish the deficiency with magnesium sulfate.

Diseases and pests

Among insects, the wireworm attacks the hybrid most often. It penetrates the root system and destroys the roots of the bush, eats them. As a result, the bush dies, and the wireworm moves to another plant. There is also another pest called whitefly. This small insect looks like a white moth. The whitefly attacks the tomato in a flock, sits on the leaves and feeds on them. Spraying with whey or garlic solution helps to get rid of pests.

Of the diseases, the worst enemy of all tomatoes deserves special attention - late blight... It manifests itself as brown spots on the leaves, which are very difficult to get rid of. Also, a hybrid can get sick with a black leg. This fungus appears as a result of soil contamination and penetrates the weakest stems. To prevent it, it is recommended to monitor the light and watering regime and loosen the soil.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

Regardless of the growing conditions, it is worth disinfecting the land in advance. And in greenhouse - additionally disinfect all hard surfaces. Even pegs and garters are given attention. It is better to prepare new material every year, as traces of infections may remain on last year's pegs.

The hybrid gives a good harvest in the open field, so do not forget about fertilizers and top dressing. The best helpers in this are calcium nitrate and eggshells, humus, urea and manure.

It is recommended to arrange feeding every 10-15 days. At the same time, study the appearance of the bushes. Pay attention to the color and shape of the leaves - this will help you understand what exactly the tomatoes are missing.

Harvesting and application of the crop

Collect Anastasia as it ripens. Sometimes on the bushes there are also rich dark red tomatoes, and not yet ripe at the stage of milk ripeness. After collecting, it is recommended to store them in wooden boxes, cover them with paper or a lid on top.

Use tomatoes for cooking various dishes... The flavor of the hybrid is perfect for pizza, julienne, salads and vegetable stews, tomato juice. Tomatoes are also eaten fresh.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Pros of the variety:

• taste;
• immunity to disease;
• good tomato ovary even in unfavorable climates;
• long shelf life;
• versatility in application;
• stability during transportation.

The disadvantages include mandatory garters and pinning.

Farmers reviews

Let's see what experienced farmers and beginners have to say about the Anastasia variety.

Oleg, Vladimir: “Every year I grow 4-5 different varieties of tomatoes on my plot. I can say that Anastasia is my favorite tomato. It grows well in the open air, does not get sick. For the best harvest, I fertilize it with liquid mullein and humus. It ripens gradually, the tomatoes are sugar, the taste is excellent. "

Mira, Rostov region: “I found out about this variety not so long ago and decided to try planting it in my garden. I won't say that he impressed me much.The seed producer promised large tomatoes, but for me the maximum weight of one turned out to be 90 g. The taste is insipid, because there was a lot of rain. I don't know if I will grow it again. "

Svetlana, Saratov: “I love hybrids because they rarely get sick. I have been growing Anastasia for the third year in a row, I am happy with the harvest. Of course, the variety loses to those hybrids that do not need a garter. The rest of the vegetables are fully consistent with the declared description. "

Conclusion

Getting a good harvest of the Anastasia variety is not difficult. The main thing is to observe the watering regime and tie up the stems in time. As befits a hybrid, tomato has high disease resistance. However, it will not be superfluous to carry out preventive measures. Vegetables are stored for a long time, do not spoil. The main advantage of the variety is that a rich harvest is obtained in the open air, and not only in a greenhouse.