Tomato Kostroma is a medium-early determinate hybrid, characterized by high yield and excellent taste qualities. The period from germination to fruiting is 106-110 days, and plant height varies from 1.5 to 2 meters. The fruits are flat-round in shape, bright red in color, weighing up to 150 grams; they are juicy, succulent, and glossy, making them ideal for fresh consumption and whole-fruit canning. Yield per plant reaches 4.5-5 kg, indicating high productivity of the variety.
Growing tomato Kostroma is recommended in plastic and glass-covered greenhouses, with seedlings sown in March and pinched at the first true leaf stage. Seedlings are transplanted into greenhouses at about 40 days of age, typically in early to mid-May; under warm weather conditions, transplanting may be done as early as late April. Plants are trained as single-stem plants, with the growth point transferred to a lateral shoot (suckers), which promotes better development and fruiting. Recommended planting scheme: 40x60 cm.
The hybrid Kostroma exhibits resistance to several diseases, including cladosporiosis, tobacco mosaic virus, and fusarium wilt, as well as good tolerance to sharp temperature and air humidity fluctuations. These characteristics make this variety reliable and easy to grow under various climatic conditions, including Northern, Central, Volga-Vyatka, Central Chernozem, Middle Volga, and North Caucasus regions. Due to its early and uniform harvest, tomato Kostroma is an excellent choice for gardeners and farmers seeking high-quality and flavorful produce.
