Tomato Moscow stars: description and characteristics of the variety, cultivation and care with photo

Early harvest is the dream of any summer resident. Tomatoes of the Moscow Stars variety produce high-quality fruits already 70 days after germination. Perfectly shaped fruits with high palatability attract attention and make people prefer this particular tomato.

Variety description

Moscow Stars is 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. Fruits in clusters of 10-20 tomatoes each. Pasynkovanie is not required.Resistance to viruses and diseases is high. Does not need special care. The description of the variety suggests that Moscow stars give high yields even under not very favorable weather conditions.

Fruits have a perfectly even rounded shape. The pulp is juicy, sugary, dense. There are few seed chambers. The skin is dense. When grown in warm climates, Moscow Stars acquire a sweeter pleasant taste. The variety is suitable for fresh consumption, preparation of tomato juice, whole 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 from competitors:

• consistent high yield;
• low maintenance;
• suitable for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation;
• 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 it 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%.

Features of cultivation

Tomatoes with ultra-early ripening for seedlings are sown at the end of March. The sowing depth is 1.5-2 cm. Moscow stars prefer light nutrient 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, potash and phosphate 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 variety Moscow Stars requires obligatory 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.

When plantings are affected by slugs or aphids, spray tomatoes 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, harvesting is carried out both as separate fruits and whole bunches. Suitable for both experienced and beginner gardeners. With timely watering and regular fertilization, it will not bring disappointment and will not allow you to be left without a crop. Tomato shows good results when experimentally grown in pots on a balcony or in an apartment.

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