Growers’ Notes and Photos (USDA Zones 3-5)
Description from the seed packet: Mid-early, tall variety reaching 5-6 feet (1.5-1.8 m). Produces 7-12 fruits per truss. The tomatoes are elongated with a little pointed tip,” smooth, golden-yellow, bright and shiny, weighing 3.5-5.3 oz (100-150 g). The flavor is tender and sweet. Multi-purpose use. Requires staking and fertilizing during the fruit-set period. Disease resistant.
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I grew this one, and my vines had way more tomatoes per truss than what the packet description claimed.
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I grew this one, and my vines had way more tomatoes per truss than what the packet description claimed.
Verochka, whose seeds did you use? I have a packet lying around from Alena Lux. If they germinate, I definitely need to plant them for the 2017 season 😊
I actually grew Nezhnost from Alena Lux seeds this year. The trusses were super heavy, the tomatoes were beautiful and bright, and the taste really was tender and juicy.
However, they completely split and burst in the canning jars, even though I pricked them with a needle beforehand. The skin is just too thin. Honestly not sure if I’ll be growing it again.
Full Summary: Plant, Yield, Taste and Storage
- 🌿 Plant: Indeterminate, mid-early season. The vines grow to about 5-6 feet (1.5-1.8 m) and require solid staking. Produces beautiful, bright golden-yellow elongated fruits with a distinct little beak. Average weight is 3.5-5.3 oz (100-150 g).
- 📈 Yield: Exceptionally high. While the commercial packet claims 7-12 fruits per truss, growers report that the plant frequently exceeds that number, setting massive clusters.
- 👅 Taste: Sweet, tender, and very juicy. Excellent for fresh eating or slicing into salads.
- 📦 Storage: While it looks like a classic paste tomato, the skin is extremely thin. Growers note that the fruits will burst and split when subjected to hot-water canning, making them better suited for fresh use or making yellow tomato juice.
- 🌎 Who Reviewed It: Growers across Russia, from Moscow down to the Tyumen Region (USDA Zones 3-5).
