Tomato Caspar, according to numerous reviews by gardeners, is recognized as one of the best types of tomatoes intended for preservation in their own juice. This hybrid belongs to the category of not only the most productive, but also early ripening plants. The period from the appearance of the first seedlings of crops to the start of fruit ripening is only about 118 days. Tomato Caspar is intended both for cultivation on an open ground, and for cultivation in covered film greenhouses. Moreover, the ripening of fruits in greenhouse conditions occurs much earlier, of course, during the earlier planting of seedlings in the ground and the creation of favorable conditions for its growth. Those. subject to the correct regime of watering, fertilizer, pollination and the presence of good lighting.
Tomato Caspar - characteristics and features of the cultivation of this variety.
Tomato Caspar is a fairly unpretentious plant, which in the process of growing does not require complex and painstaking care. Therefore, grow this variety of tomato can not only experienced gardeners, but also beginners in this matter. Due to its high productivity, Caspar tomatoes allow a very rational use of the area of the personal plot, which is a significant and significant factor for owners of small land areas. To achieve good yield, tomato seedlings are best planted in light, highly fertile soils. This variety perfectly "coexists" in areas where onions, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots or legumes were previously grown.
The fruits of Caspar tomato are very dense and fleshy, weighing from 100 to 120 grams, oblong pepper-shaped, with a well-separated skin. This makes them extremely convenient for preservation in their own juice. But not only for canning grow tomato Caspar, reviews of gardeners characterize this variety as one of the most widely used. The rich taste of the fruit is perfect for using this type of tomato in almost any dish.
This tomato variety is quite resistant to various diseases as well as to various pests, which allows not only to avoid additional costs for the purchase of chemicals, but also to collect even a very late crop without any special losses.
Tomato Caspar - growing seedlings.
To obtain good, healthy and strong seedlings, Caspar tomato seeds are sown in the last decade of March or the very beginning of April. Before sowing, the grains are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate and washed well with clean running water, after which they are planted in small flowerpots to a depth of 2-3 cm. The picking of plants is carried out immediately after the appearance of 2-3 "adult" leaves. Seedlings are fed with full fertilizer from 2 to 3-4 times. Before planting seedlings in open ground, it is necessary to carry out their preliminary hardening. This procedure is carried out for 7-10 days before disembarkation. Regular watering of seedlings is carried out with warm, preferably settled water.
Planting Caspar tomato seedlings in open ground.
Caspar tomato seedlings are planted in open soil in late May or early June, when the threat of frost on the soil completely disappears. This occurs approximately 55-70 days after the appearance of the first seedlings. Several planting schemes are used: 70x30 or 70x50 cm, based on the calculation of the growth of 7-9 plants per 1 sq. M, and, accordingly, 3-4 sprouts per 1 sq. M. Watering is required regular and quite intense. However, pouring seedlings is not worth it. Excessive soil moisture for this variety is as undesirable as severe drought. Do not forget about the timely fertilizer of plants. For the entire growing season, fertilizing with fertilizers is carried out at least 2 times.