Tomato Mazarin

The variety, named after the cardinal known for his cunning and cunning, has been pleasing people for quite some time. However, not all gardeners have yet had time to familiarize themselves with the peculiarities of its cultivation. And it is this topic that should be given a lot of attention.

The breeders Nastenko, Kachainik and Gulkin were working on the project. They used the breeding facilities of Agrofirma Aelita LLC. The plant was allowed for practical use in 2013. Therefore, there is already a certain experience of growing it in the gardens.

Mazarin is one of the hybrids. It is a determinant plant. Cultivation is possible both in open ground and in greenhouses covered with plastic on the outside.

The culture is of medium height. The height of the tomatoes is 1.1-1.3 m. The foliage is comparatively weak.

A high degree of marketability is typical for them, which pleases every farmer. According to the statements of the supplier of planting material, the yield of marketable berries, subject to agricultural standards, reaches 97%. The unripe crop has a light green color. No spots appear near the base. Ripe fruits have a nice red color.

Other important nuances:

• the large size of the berries is characteristic;
• their average weight is 0.15-0.19 kg;
• tomatoes have a rounded shape and are complemented by a characteristic "nose";
• 5 or 6 tomatoes develop in 1 brush;
• the skin of the berries is smooth;
• the very first inflorescence is laid over the 6th leaf;
• the next inflorescences will form in 1-2 leaves;
• the peduncle is articulated.

The harvest taken from the Mazarin bushes can be used fresh. Also, this variety is suitable for whole fruit canning. The pulp of the plant is fleshy. It is also very dense.

Mazarin tomato belongs to the early group of varieties. Ripening normally takes 95-105 days. The counting is traditionally carried out from the emergence of green sprouts on the surface. It will be possible to remove the fruits in July and August. Therefore, there are no problems with this culture.

On 1 "square" of the garden it will be possible to collect at least 13.5 kg of tomatoes. The highest officially declared figure reaches 14 kg. It must be understood that these are results taking into account the implementation of agrotechnical standards. If they are violated, the productivity of the culture may be much lower.

It is necessary to start sowing seeds in the 20th of March. The optimal landing period ends somewhere around April 10. In each region, gardeners will have to think carefully about the timing so that everything happens on a clear schedule. Transhipment of seedlings into open ground is carried out approximately from May 15 to June 5. The specific moment, again, can be chosen taking into account:

• actual weather;
• seedling conditions;
• readiness and degree of warming up of the earth.

Usually a Mazarin tomato is planted according to the rule of 400x500 mm. You can arrange 4 or 5 bushes per 1 m2. Traditionally, experienced farmers advise planting fewer plants. This makes it easier to maintain and improve the quality of the crop. For beginners, such a recommendation will also be quite adequate.

The Mazarin variety is moderately capricious. It will definitely have to be shaped. It is also hardly worth counting on high productivity of plantings without cleaning the stepchildren. Another mandatory action will be tying the bushes to the supports. Without them, such a culture will suffer greatly.

Tomato firmly resists black bacterial spot. The official description also emphasizes resistance to tobacco mosaic. It should be understood that any such resilience is only relative. It is supported by preventive treatments. When planting seedlings, seeds are not dug in, but simply sprinkled with earth.

After picking seedling varieties, they are fed with liquid fertilizers. It is recommended to systematically harden the bushes outdoors. Before planting, it is advisable to loosen and fertilize the ground. Top dressing should be applied once every 21 days. The formation of bushes is usually done in 1 stem.

It is necessary to fasten the plants to the supports immediately after their transfer to the open ground. To avoid diseases, it is useful to cultivate the land with vitriol and potassium permanganate. They are used in the same amount as for other varieties of tomatoes. In a rainy summer, it is recommended to more actively treat the site with agents for fungal infections. In greenhouses, it is advisable to limit watering and total air humidity.

It is recommended to feed seedlings with "Kemira" or "Agricola". Traditionally, only warm water is used for irrigation. Mulching with humus or cut grass helps to reduce the loss of moisture from the ground. It is necessary to remove stepchildren 1 time in 8-10 days. It is best to remove them in the morning so that the plant has time to regain its strength by the evening and heal the wounds.

You can cultivate the Mazarin variety in:

• Western Siberia;
• the center of the Black Earth Region;
• Moscow and Leningrad region;
• Karelia, Arkhangelsk and Murmansk regions;
• Volga region;
• Kurgan, Sverdlovsk, Chelyabinsk regions;
• Eastern Siberia;
• Primorsky, Khabarovsk Territories, Amur Region, Jewish Autonomous Region;
• territories and republics of the North Caucasus.

The evaluations indicate excellent fruit quality and quantity. The Mazarin tomato usually ripens on a bush. In addition to yield, this crop also boasts excellent taste. There is no crushing of berries by the end of the season. Even with long-term cultivation, there are no problems.