Description of the tomato variety Moskovskie Zvezda, features of cultivation and yield
An early harvest is the dream of any summer resident. Tomatoes of the Moskovskie Zvezda variety give high-quality fruits already 70 days after germination. Perfectly shaped fruits with high palatability attract attention and make people prefer this particular tomato.
Description of the variety
Moskovskie Zvezda is considered an ultra-early variety that can be cultivated both in the open field and in a greenhouse. The plant is determinate, the height does not exceed half a meter. Fruiting in clusters of 10–20 tomatoes each. Stealing is not required. Resistance to viruses and diseases is high. Doesn't need any special care. The description of the variety suggests that Moscow Stars give high yields even under not very favorable weather conditions.
The fruits are characterized by a perfectly even rounded shape. The pulp is juicy, sugary, dense. There are few seed chambers. The skin is firm. When grown in warm climatic conditions, Moscow stars acquire a sweeter, more pleasant taste. The variety is suitable for fresh consumption, preparation of tomato juice, whole-fruit canning and other types of processing.
Advantages and disadvantages
The characteristic of the variety says that Moscow stars have a number of advantages that distinguish them favorably from competitors:
- stable high yield;
- undemanding care;
- suitability for cultivation in open ground and in a greenhouse;
- ultra-early and friendly ripening of tomatoes;
- increased resistance to diseases and pests;
- no need for pinching and tying.
Tomato Moscow Stars f1 is practically devoid of flaws. But he is very picky about watering and fertilizing. As the reviews of practicing gardeners say, there are often problems with seed germination, which drops to 80%.
Growing features
Tomatoes with an ultra-early ripening period for seedlings are sown at the end of March. The sowing depth is 1.5–2 cm. Moscow stars prefer light nutritious soil for growing, to which it is recommended to add a little humus. An important indicator is the neutral acidity of the soil. Before planting plants, potash and phosphorus fertilizers are applied.
Tomato seedlings are fed 2 times before transplanting into open ground. A pick is made in well-warmed soil when the threat of night spring frosts has passed. Seedlings need to be watered abundantly once every 5 days. Several times a season, plants are fed with organic (solution of bird droppings or cow manure) and mineral fertilizers.
Tomato varieties Moskovskie zvezda requires mandatory loosening of the soil once a week. If the leaves of the plant begin to wither, then the bushes are sprayed with preparations containing copper.
When plantings are damaged by slugs or aphids, tomatoes are sprayed with an aqueous solution of ammonia. After the start of fruiting, Colorado beetles are fought exclusively by hand.
The fruits of the Moscow stars ripen together, the harvest is carried out both as individual fruits and in whole clusters. The variety is suitable for both experienced and novice gardeners. With timely watering and regular fertilization, it will not bring disappointment and will not allow you to remain without a crop. Tomato shows good results when grown experimentally in pots on a balcony or in an apartment.
