The Cascade tomato appeared on the market quite recently, but immediately gained countless fans and admirers, confidently taking a leadership position in the varietal variety of tomatoes.
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We owe the appearance of this variety to Siberian breeders.
Description of the variety
This variety belongs to the mid-early indeterminate varieties. Harvesting begins 60-65 days after planting the seeds. The variety is a tall bush up to 1.5 meters in height. Mandatory measures are gartering and pinching. It is recommended to form one stem. The stems are quite strong, as is the root system. Complex clusters form on the branches, and up to 25 fruits can ripen on each of them.
Cascade tomatoes have an elongated shape, reminiscent of a plum, and a bright glossy scarlet color. They weigh 90-100 grams.
The characteristics and description of the Cascade tomato variety indicate its versatility. The fruits are uniform, of the same size, the flesh is elastic, and very resistant to cracking. The taste is excellent, the taste is sweet, with a subtle sourness. Excellent for both canning and fresh consumption.
The stated description of the Cascade tomato indicates the possibility of growing it both in open ground and in a greenhouse. The variety is distinguished by its high yield and very compact size: 3-4 bushes fit on one square meter.
A separate variety is the Cascade Lava variety. This is a more exotic relative of our tomato. This variety was selected in the USA. In terms of ripening time, it belongs to the mid-season varieties. The plant is a tall bush, up to 1.8 meters in height. Requires mandatory gartering and pinching. Manufacturers recommend forming a bush into two stems.
Harvesting begins 90-110 days after planting the seeds. Vegetables ripen in clusters and are round-shaped, slightly flattened fruits with a very beautiful exotic color: the fruits themselves are bright scarlet in color with golden stripes or specks. The weight of the fruits reaches 100-150 grams.
The taste is excellent: the vegetables are meaty and sweet. Tomatoes are versatile in use. They make excellent pickles, as well as delicious fresh salads. The unusual color contributes to their presentable appearance, both in jars and in salad bowls on the table.
Growing methods
The Cascade tomato variety, like the Cascade Lava variety, is suitable for growing in open soil and in a greenhouse.To do this, first seedlings are grown from seeds, planted in separate containers. When the seedlings have 6-7 true leaves, they can be transferred to open ground.
Important to remember! Seedlings are planted in open soil after the end of night frosts. Before planting in an open area, seedlings must be hardened off by periodically taking them outside.
Further care of the plants consists of regular but not frequent watering, loosening the soil, timely removal of weeds and fertilization.
The yellow Cascade tomato is a hanging variety of tomatoes. This variety is called Cascade Elo F1. This is a mid-early hybrid. The fruits have a cascade shape and a bright yellow color. Tomatoes reach a weight of no more than 40-60 grams. The bush itself grows up to 1.5 meters. This variety has not only good taste and excellent decorative properties. This plant looks great in pots and serves as a delicious decoration for the yard or balcony.