An early harvest is the dream of every summer resident. Tomatoes of the Moscow Star variety produce high-quality fruits already 70 days after germination. The ideally shaped fruits with high taste attract attention and force people to give preference to this particular tomato.
Description of the variety
Moscow stars are considered an ultra-early variety that can be cultivated both in open ground and in greenhouse conditions. The plant is determinate, the height does not exceed half a meter. It bears fruit in clusters of 10–20 tomatoes each. No pinning required. Resistance to viruses and diseases is high.Does not require special care. The description of the variety suggests that Moscow Stars produce high yields even under not very favorable weather conditions.
The fruits have a perfectly smooth, round shape. The pulp is juicy, sugary, dense. There are few seed chambers. The skin is dense. When grown in warm climates, Moscow stars develop a sweeter, more enjoyable flavor. The variety is suitable for fresh consumption, preparation of tomato juice, whole-fruit canning and other types of processing.
Advantages and disadvantages
The characteristics of the variety say that Moscow Stars have a number of advantages that distinguish them favorably from their competitors:
- stable high yield;
- low maintenance requirements;
- suitability for cultivation in open ground and in greenhouses;
- ultra-early and rapid ripening of tomatoes;
- increased resistance to diseases and pests;
- no need for pinching and tying.
Tomato Moscow Stars f1 is practically free of drawbacks. But it is very demanding when it comes to watering and fertilizing. According to reviews from practicing gardeners, problems often arise with seed germination, which drops to 80%.
Features of cultivation
Tomatoes with ultra-early ripening are sown for seedlings at the end of March. The sowing depth is 1.5–2 cm. Moscow stars prefer light nutritious soil for cultivation, to which it is recommended to add a little humus. An important indicator is the neutral acidity of the soil. Before planting, potassium and phosphorus fertilizers are applied.
Before transplanting into open ground, tomato seedlings are fed 2 times.The picking is done 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 (a solution of bird droppings or cow manure) and mineral fertilizers.
Tomato variety Moscow Stars requires mandatory loosening of the soil once a week. If the leaves of the plant begin to fade, then the bushes are sprayed with preparations containing copper.
If the plantings are damaged by slugs or aphids, spray the tomatoes with an aqueous solution of ammonia. After the start of fruiting, Colorado potato beetles are controlled exclusively by hand.
The fruits of Moscow stars ripen together, and the harvest is carried out both as individual fruits and as whole bunches. 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 be left without a harvest. Tomato shows good results when experimentally grown in pots on a balcony or in an apartment.
