The “Kazachka” tomato was bred by Russian breeders and is recommended for growing in greenhouses, but in warm regions it can be grown in open ground.
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Characteristics of the “Kazachka” variety: medium-late, indeterminate variety, medium-sized fruits. A bush of this variety grows up to 1.8 - 1.9 m high, so it definitely requires gartering to a vertical or horizontal support.
The Cossack tomato variety has a flexible, curly stem. The formation of the stem of these tomatoes is carried out as the plant grows into 2-3 trunks. The leaves of the seedlings are light, and when the plant gains growth, they become dark green and have a regular shape. For 1 sq. m plant up to 4 plants.
Description of fruits
The plant is tall, so “Kazachka” tomatoes are planted using the 50 x 50 cm technology. The period from seed germination to the ripening of the first tomato harvest is 120-125 days.
The description of the “Cossack” fruits is as follows: medium, round or slightly barrel-shaped, smooth, juicy. The color of the ripe fruit is dark, red-brown. The skin of this tomato variety is tender and thin. Tomato variety "Kazachka" has a good delicate taste and pleasant aroma.
They are consumed fresh and in salads. The fruits are often preserved in the form of tomato juice, since the very thin skin bursts when the whole fruit is preserved. Reviews for this variety are mostly positive. Those who have already planted tomatoes of this variety note the beautiful appearance of chocolate tomatoes on the bush.
The brushes are productive and hang like long Cossack braids. However, the fruits may lose their sweetness if picked prematurely.
The sizes of the fruits of the variety are not the same, from 35 to 50 grams. Productivity is about 1.5-2 kg per bush.
How to grow good tomatoes
During the formation of tomato seedlings, before picking, they are fertilized twice, with an interval of 7 days, with any liquid fertilizer for seedlings.
When transplanting to a permanent place, they are watered or the root system is dipped in a Fitosporin solution, which prevents infection with fungal infections and feeds the plant with microelements.
Before planting, seedlings are inspected and weak, diseased plants are thrown away.
Growing tomatoes includes watering, loosening, and fertilizing the bushes.
Irrigation features:
- You need to water the tomatoes with warm water at about 18-20 degrees, at least 15 degrees.
- It is better if watering is drip. If watering is not drip, then water consumption depends on the age of the plant: from 5 to 10 liters at the root every 8-12 days.
- Watering must be alternated with loosening the soil under the tomato bushes. This will protect the planting from the development of fungal diseases and ensure optimal aeration of the plant.
“Cossack” tomatoes require a humidity of 65-70% for normal pollination, as well as fruit set. High air humidity, in addition to the development of fungus, leads to pollen sticking together, and pollination of tomatoes does not occur.
Low humidity leads to the fact that the pollen scatters and does not fall on the pistil, in which case pollination also does not occur.
“Kazachka” tomatoes are fertilized throughout the entire growing period. It is important that fertilizing of this variety is carried out in a timely manner and does not exceed the norm, otherwise the plants may be destroyed.
Mulching the soil has a good effect on plants. Mulch prevents the growth of weeds under tomatoes, and also fertilizes and protects the soil under the bushes from drying out. With regular, non-drip irrigation, mulching helps break up water droplets into smaller particles and better absorb them into the soil.
