The Casanova tomato is considered mid-season and produces an excellent harvest. The bush is medium-leaved and can have a height of 1.8 – 2 meters. In this connection, tying is required. For good growth of stems, and subsequently an increase in fruiting period, it is necessary to do pinching. The fruits grow on a branch in groups of 3-5. As reviews say about Casanova tomatoes, they produce yields if grown only in greenhouses.
Characteristic
Their distinctive feature is their oblong shape with a forked end.Their skin is quite dense, and the tomatoes themselves are fleshy and have a sweetish taste. Well-ripened fruits have a bright, red color. In length, tomatoes, as a rule, reach almost 20 cm, and their weight will be 150-200 grams.
A positive feature of this type of variety is that the fruits are transportable due to their lack of tendency to crack. Casanova tomatoes are perfect for canning, as they do not burst in jars.
IMPORTANT: With proper care, the fruits of the Casanova variety produce excellent yields. If you plant up to 4 plants per 1 square meter, you can subsequently harvest 12 kilograms of tomatoes.
The description of the variety associated with the disadvantages of this type can only be attributed to the fact that they are very thermophilic. It is advisable to plant in protected soil. Also, when growing a variety, it is useful to water it with mineral fertilizers.
Procedures for planting seedlings
The Casanova tomato variety is very demanding in maintenance. To obtain an excellent harvest, it is necessary to follow the established rules when planting. First you need to prepare the seedlings. A complete selection of only healthy and high-quality seeds is necessary. After making the selections, they should be soaked.
To do this, take a napkin soaked in water, or you can use a cloth, and lay out the seeds on it. They are left in this form for a day. If suddenly seeds begin to germinate on the fabric, then they should be planted in well-moistened soil. If fresh seeds are used, then this action can be missed.
IMPORTANT: To plant tomatoes, you should use soil consisting of a mixture of turf soil and humus. It would be useful to add sawdust and peat.
March is considered the optimal time of year for planting seedlings.First you need to prepare special containers (maybe an ordinary box) approximately 10 centimeters deep. Next, plant the seeds to a depth of 1 centimeter. Then the container is covered. For this you can use plastic or regular film.
Rules you should know for successful seedling cultivation:
- Light. Good lighting should be provided around the clock, as this variety requires a lot of light.
- Temperature. During seed germination, it should be from 23 to 25 °C. For grown and strengthened seeds, the temperature can reach from 16 to 20 °C.
- Watering. This procedure should be done once every 5-7 days. These tomatoes do not need frequent watering. Watering can be done if the soil is dry. The water temperature should be room temperature.
- It should be remembered that there should be no drafts in the room where the seedlings are located.
If the seedlings suddenly turn yellow, the reason for this could be an excess of water or a lack of light. Next, wait until the seeds germinate. Picking is carried out when the first leaves appear on the stems. A glass with a volume of 0.5 liters is suitable for this. You should not take a smaller volume, otherwise you will have to replant the seedlings again.
Transplanting seedlings into open ground
Transplantation into open ground is done 50-60 days after the seedlings are sown. Signs that seedlings are ready for transplanting are as follows:
- the presence of 1-2 flower brushes;
- The height of the seedling is about 30 centimeters, there are strong and thick stems, each of which has 5-7 leaves.
IMPORTANT: Seedlings of no more than 4 plants per 1 square meter are planted. It is necessary to prepare holes the size of the container in which the seedlings (cup) are located. Then the seedling is immersed in the hole and buried in it. Next you need to compact it a little and water it.
Plant care
Casanova tomatoes require sufficient water during the growing period. After watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil. The bushes are very positive about feeding. You can use organic fertilizers, such as ash, or mineral fertilizers. It would be useful to treat with a solution of boric acid, approximately 1 gram per 5 liters of water. Do not forget about removing young shoots. They usually grow in the axils of leaves. This will help you get beautiful fruits in the future.
If pests or diseases appear
There are several diseases that can affect tomatoes. To treat late blight or brown rot, use the drugs “Barrier”, “Barrier” or garlic tincture. To combat brown spot, you can use the drug “Hom.” To treat fusarium wilt, you should use “Barrier.” To eliminate blossom end rot, you need to fertilize with honey or lime.
If the plant is attacked by pests, then you can fight them in the following ways:
- Slugs can be exterminated if the soil in the root area is sprinkled with slaked lime, then loosened and sprinkled with hot pepper.
- The drug “Thunder” will save you from mole crickets.
- The drug “Bazudin” will help exterminate the wireworm.
- Spider mites will be removed by the drug "Karbofos".
Harvesting
If you follow all the rules for growing a Casanova tomato, you will be able to harvest juicy, brown and tasty tomatoes. Collection must be done during the ripening period, once every few days. The last harvest must be harvested no later than when the temperature outside drops to -10°C.
