Among the many varieties, it is worth highlighting the Stesha F1 tomato. The variety is distinguished not only by its high yield, but also by its original shape and color of the fruit.
Features of the hybrid
"Stesha" is a mid-early hybrid of indeterminate type. The variety is characterized by high yield and fairly early fruit ripening. The first harvest, with normal plant development, is possible within 10,010 days from the moment of germination.
Description of the plant:
- Powerful bushes stretch upward and grow up to 180-210 cm.
- The plant is medium leafy.
- The inflorescences are simple, the first one is formed above the 7-9th leaf. The ovaries are formed well. Each cluster has 5-7 fruits.
- Plants are demanding of warmth and soil quality.
- High resistance to tomato diseases such as late blight, Alternaria blight, and tobacco mosaic virus.
Fruit characteristics:
- The shape is heart-cylindrical, plum-shaped.
- The weight of each fruit is from 120 to 150 grams.
- The color of ripe tomatoes ranges from amber yellow to golden orange.
- The skin is dense and smooth.
- The pulp is fleshy, juicy and sweet.
- The total yield is 20-22 kg/m².
Thanks to their aesthetically attractive appearance, Stesha tomatoes will decorate any table. And their excellent taste can easily be used in cooking, either fresh or processed.
Recommendations for cultivation
The Stesha variety is intended for early cultivation in open ground and in greenhouse conditions.
- Seeds for seedlings should be sown from late March to early April. The sowing depth should not exceed 3 cm.
- Picking of shoots is carried out at the stage of formation of the second true leaf.
- During the process of growth and development, seedlings must be fed with complex mineral mixtures 2-3 times during the entire period after picking.
- It is recommended to harden off the plants 10 days before planting. You should take the seedlings out onto the balcony or open the window on which they are standing. It is important not to create drafts.
- When the young bushes are 55-65 days old, it’s time to plant them in the ground. Provided there is no threat of frost.
- Planting pattern - 50 x 50 or 4 bushes per 1 square. m.
- Based on the characteristics, it is recommended to plant tomatoes of this variety in fertile and well-drained soil.
- The bushes must be formed into 1-2 stems, destroying all the stepsons.
- A tall plant requires additional support; a garter is required.
- Plants should be provided with regular watering, preferably using warm water, and periodic feeding during the growing season.
Reviews
Irina:
I planted the Stesha tomato variety for the first time; it grew in open ground. No complaints. Moreover, this is the only variety that did not suffer from any disease. The tomatoes are beautiful and sweet. My husband’s assessment is “amazing.”
Valentin:
I planted the Stesha variety last year. There were abundant ovaries on the bushes, and the harvest was also pleasing. The tomatoes turned out even larger than expected. I planted it again, the seedlings are already tall and powerful, I am counting on a significant harvest.
Tatiana:
A very beautiful and productive variety. The tomato is ideal for canning. Despite the requirement for heat indicated in the description, it withstood both cold and drought. I really liked it. I will plant more.
