Tomato Casanova

When we mention the word "tomato", we are presented in front of us with a round red vegetable. The first tomatoes were brought to Russia from the American continent in the 16th century in this form. Genetics and selection did not stand still, and thanks to them tomato varieties were bred, completely and completely different from ordinary berries. Yes, this is not a misprint, in botany the tomato is denoted by the word "berry", for your information. There were changes both in the appearance of tomatoes and in coloring. Now you can see all kinds of fruits: yellow, orange, brown, blue, black, green. Yellow tomatoes are rich in carotene, while blue ones are rich in anthocyanins. In this article, you will learn about the tomato variety, which is distinguished by an extravagant, atypical, piquant type of berries. The name of this variety - Tomato Casanova - speaks for itself.

Tomato Casanova: description and characteristics of the variety

Tomato Casanova: photo of the variety

The Casanova tomato variety has been listed in the state register since 2017. The author of this variety is VN Dederko. The agricultural firm "Siberian Garden" (Novosibirsk) is engaged in the production and sale of seeds.

Characteristic features of the Casanova tomato variety

• A variety of medium ripening periods. Seedlings are planted in the first spring month, the first tomatoes ripen in the second summer month.
• An indeterminate variety, which means that it itself cannot stop growing. The owner is engaged in the formation. Usually the bush grows up to 200 cm.
• The variety is grown everywhere, but in open beds it is planted only in the southern regions. Above, this tomato species is grown in greenhouse conditions.
• The richest harvest is obtained if you form a bush of 1-2 stems. Everything else is pinned.
• The Casanova tomato variety is a long tomato, bifurcated at the end. Length - 20 cm, weight - 200 g. A brush can produce 5 tomatoes.
• When fully ripe, the tomato has a deep red color. The skin and the inner contents of the fruit are compacted, the seeds are practically absent. The taste is gorgeous, the sweet taste is noticeable.
• The purpose of the variety in the description indicates that it is for salads, but gardeners also pickle it. Quite good. The strong peel does not crack under the action of the marinade, and the tomatoes, due to their appearance, fit plump in the container. Also, other twists are made from the fruits, but it will not work to squeeze out the juices.
• The fruits are perfectly preserved, transported, all characteristics of the goods remain the same.
• If you create favorable conditions: temperature conditions - 5-12 degrees, air humidity - 80%, then tomatoes will calmly survive until the New Year holidays. Only for this it is necessary to remove them in early maturity.
• The yield of the Casanova tomato is usually very high. With good agricultural technology, the yield is usually 12 kg per square. The bushes are literally dotted with large decorative tomatoes.
• In order for the yield of Casanova tomatoes to be as in a descriptive characteristic, it is necessary to properly care for the plants, and first, do everything so that you grow strong, good seedlings.

Growing seedlings of the Casanova tomato variety

Casanova tomatoes: photo

Seedlings of a Casanova tomato should be 2 months old before they should be planted in greenhouse conditions. The time for sowing seeds is set taking into account when the weather will be warm without repeated frosts. In middle latitudes, this usually occurs on March 1-15, in other areas, other dates.

For a tall, strong seedling, we need to do some things.

• Choose only large seeds.
• Etch them with potassium permanganate, hydrogen peroxide, aloe juice or phytosporin and treat them with a growth stimulant ("Immunocytofit", "Zircon", "Epin", "Ash solution"). The seeds will also wake up from exposure to melt water. It turns out simply - you can freeze it in the refrigerator, then drain the remainder that is not frozen. The healing qualities of this melt water are stored for half a day after it melts.
• Sowing of seeds is carried out in a loosened, air-permeable and moist frozen soil.
• Further, the container with seeds should be covered with polyethylene, it will be a kind of "greenhouse".
• When the first-born seedlings appear, we transfer the container to a bright place.

The light should be good, this will give us strong seedlings. The more the leaves are distant from each other on the stem, the fewer tassels will be tied. To obtain a generous harvest, the seedlings should not be pulled out.

Seedlings need good temperature conditions: at night it should be 18 degrees, during the day - 22 degrees.

Watering is necessary, but not excessive. Watering is carried out with lukewarm water when the surface soil layer dries up.

Plants are transplanted into individual ½ l cups when 2 true leaves appear. Dive the plants carefully so as not to harm the root system, because the further growth rate of the seedlings depends on it.

The transplanted seedlings must be fed. This business is carried out three times. We do the first feeding with nitrogen-containing fertilizers when the third true leaf appears. You can feed it with Agricola No. 3. The second feeding is carried out 12-15 days after the transplant, the third feeding is carried out after another 14 days. For the last two dressings, a solution of 1 tablespoon of the mineral complex / 5 liters of water is needed. One seedling is enough for 0.1 l of fertilizer.

We begin to harden the seedlings 14 days before planting for permanent residence. Hardening procedures are carried out gradually. It is necessary to protect the seedlings from gusts of wind and bright sunlight. If the seedlings are not hardened, then it will be difficult for her to adapt to new conditions.

The seedlings were grown. Now we will consider when it is more correct to plant it and how to properly care for the plants.

Agrotechnics of growing tomato Casanova

Tomato Casanova: photo of the variety

IN greenhouse conditions planting is carried out earlier than on open beds, because the soil in the greenhouse heats up quickly. Sometimes you can plant plants indoors in the first days of May. The ridges must be prepared in advance - in the autumn season, the greenhouse and the soil must be disinfected. In the autumn, the soil is fertilized with phosphorus and potassium (30 g / 1 m²), in the spring with nitrogen (15 g / 1 m²). If the greenhouse does not open for the winter, then we bring in all the fertilizing in the autumn season.

The soil in greenhouse conditions becomes poorer every year and accumulates carriers of diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to remove the surface soil layer 1 time / 3 years.

From organic matter, add 8 kg of humus / 1 m² or vermicompost (300 g / 1 m²). Wood ash contains potassium and trace elements, so more can be added, especially if the soil is acidic. Eggshells contain calcium. The sandy loam lacks magnesium, so you can add "Mag-Bor", it will saturate the soil with boron with a plus.

Most growers only fertilize the holes. This is nutrition at the start. In the future, the root system of tomatoes will grow throughout the entire ridge and will suffer from a lack of nutrients.

The holes were prepared and watered. Now we plant seedlings in them. The interval between the bushes is 40 cm, in the row spacing - 60 cm. If the seedlings are overgrown, then we plant them in a groove, removing the lower leaves, orient the top to the north.

The soil with the planted plants must be mulched. Straw, hay from last year, or withered cut grass will do.The next watering will take place after 7 days. If the plant gives a signal with the wiggled leaves that there is not enough water, then it is necessary to water it early.

What other procedures are required for the variety in order for it to give an excellent harvest.

Watering on time. The moisture content of the greenhouse soil should be about 80%, and the air moisture should be about 50%. This can be done by root watering every week. The amount of water is needed so that the soil is soaked by 50 cm. Watering is recommended in the early morning, the water should be lukewarm. Tomatoes love drip irrigation. Then the moisture will be good.

The variety needs to be fed, he loves it. Top dressing is applied every 10 days. They start 12 days after the seedlings take root. The best fertilizers are specialized from the store, which are intended specifically for tomatoes.

It is required to stepchild on a regular basis, to leave stumps of 1 cm in size. Why stepchild? So that the plant throws all its efforts towards the formation of fruits. Better to grow the Casanova tomato variety in two stalks.

If you correctly plant and grow Casanova tomatoes, they will delight you with a rich yield. Tomatoes will be delicious and unusual.

Tomato Casanova: reviews who planted the variety

Tomato Casanova: photo of the variety

Vladimir, Vologda region: “It is difficult to grow tomatoes in my region due to the lack of sunshine and warm weather. For this reason, he built a huge greenhouse. The soil warms up quickly, and to speed up the process I make greenhouse insulated ridges. I like tomatoes of an unusual color or type. When I looked at the photos of the Casanova tomato variety, I neigh slightly, but decided to plant it. I drew attention not only to the spicy appearance, but also the high yield of the Casanova tomato. As a result, everyone is happy. The wife has pickled a lot of Casanova tomatoes. The taste is gorgeous! The guests who ate canned food kept joking and joking… ”.

Irina, Vologda region: “When I buy tomato seeds, I usually look at new varieties as well. I like the agricultural firm "Siberian Garden". They produce and sell excellent tomato varieties. Today I have sowed seeds of the varieties "Zolotoy Konigsberg" and "Casanova". Both varieties went with a bang for their taste and yield. I collected seeds from Casanova tomatoes, they turned out to be a very small amount. But for the next sowing it is definitely enough. "