The Vostok tomato is considered one of the best Central Asian vegetable varieties. The plant was obtained in 1977 by Uzbek breeders of the Horticultural Research Institute. In 2015, the variety was included in the State Register for cultivation in different regions of the Russian Federation. As practice has shown, the Vostok variety tomato has proven itself well in private farms both when grown indoors and outdoors.
Description of the variety
The Vostok variety is one of the ten best tomato crops in Russia in terms of its qualities.The vegetable crop received this merit for its early ripeness and high yield, which is approximately 1.5 times higher than its predecessors.
The growing season from seed germination to the final ripening of fruits is 100–110 days. The yield of the variety can reach more than 6 kg. from one bush.
General description of the variety:
- The bush is compact, with a weak main stem.
- The plant has few leaves.
- The leaves are long, with an uneven surface, dark green in color.
- The height of the plant in greenhouse conditions reaches about 1 m, in open ground - 60–70 cm.
- Laying flower brushes, every 1-2 leaves.
- Up to 12 ovaries are formed on the bush.
The tomato is characterized by uniform setting and ripening of fruits, even under unfavorable weather conditions.
Fruit characteristics
Tomato Vostok f1 universal purpose. Its fruits are well used fresh, processed and stored for the winter.
Detailed characteristics of tomatoes:
- weight - 200-300 grams;
- shape - flat-round;
- the skin is thick, ribbed;
- color - bright red;
- pulp - fleshy, loose;
- seed content - large quantity;
- taste - spicy, sweetish.
Vostok tomatoes are highly resistant to high humidity and drought. They have a good long shelf life and ripen well after being picked from the bush at home.
Advantages of the variety
As reviews from gardeners have shown, this hybrid is endowed with a large number of advantages. Among them, the main advantages include:
- friendly fruiting;
- one-time harvesting;
- taste qualities and characteristics of fruits;
- resistance to temperature changes:
- ease of care;
- 100% seed germination;
- good immunity to diseases.
The variety has no significant disadvantages.The only thing you should pay attention to when choosing it is the annual purchase of seeds.
Features of agricultural technology
Despite the fact that the Vostok vegetable crop is an unpretentious plant, when growing it is still necessary to follow several rules of agricultural technology.
Description of growing tomato Vostok f1:
- Seeds for seedlings are sown in wooden boxes in mid-March.
- When 2-3 true leaves are formed on the seedlings, picking is carried out.
- At the end of April, seedlings are planted in greenhouse structures; transplantation into open ground occurs at the end of May, beginning of June.
- Before planting, the soil is treated with bleach.
- Seedlings are planted according to a 60x70 cm pattern.
- Before installing the seedlings, it is recommended to fill the hole with straw and compost.
- When planting, the seedlings do not go deep; only their roots are buried.
At the end of the work, the bushes are tied to a support and watered with warm water.
As you can see, the Vostok variety does not need special care. By following only the correct planting technology and standard care, which consists of watering, weeding and pinching, every gardener will receive a decent harvest of tasty and nutritious tomatoes.
