The Mazarini tomato of the Paslenov family is one of the most popular creations of breeders, distinguished by large fragrant fruits with unsurpassed taste. It is resistant to major diseases, but demanding care. A more detailed description and description of tomatoes varieties Mazarin further.
- Description of the variety
- Bushes
- Fruit
- Characteristic
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Features of planting and caring for seedlings
- Timing and seed preparation
- Sowing scheme
- Transplanting
- Tomato care
- Diseases and pests
- About doubles
Description of the variety
Variety of large-fruited tomatoes Mazarini according to the description can be grown in greenhouse conditions, and in open ground with support either under the film. It is a deterministic hybrid of early ripeness. The most suitable climate for him is temperate. Tomatoes need careful care and the formation of bushes.
Bushes
Indeterminate mid-sized plant reaches 1.5-1.8 m in height with greenhouse cultivation.High-yielding bush of salad destination with wide simple drooping leaves with double pinnate dissection. The stem growing upwards forms lateral shoots and brush flowers.
The brush has 5-6 fruits. The first brush is above the 8-9 leaf, others - every 2-3 leaves. The fruiting period begins at the end of July and lasts until the frost itself.
Fruit
The elongated, round, fleshy fruits with excellent taste have good density. The shiny and smooth skin protects the fruit from cracking. The fruits of the first hand weigh approximately 700 g, the rest 300-400 g. They ripen 110-120 days after sowing, are well stored and transported.
Characteristic
The main characteristic of tomato varieties Mazarin is a good yield and keeping quality. A weak-leaf plant has a strong stem and simple inflorescences, which contributes to the early maturation. The large red-crimson fruit has a heart-shaped shape and a pronounced aroma. The flesh is characterized by such traits: tenderness, juiciness, sugar content and low seed.
Tomatoes are distinguished by early ripening: Since the first shoots appeared before the onset of the fruiting period, about 110 days have passed. The plant is drought-resistant, able to tolerate heat 40 ° C.It normally tolerates temperature fluctuations and can withstand even frosts. The variety is resistant to diseases caused by blight.
Advantages and disadvantages
Main benefits Varieties of Mazarin are:
- juicy fruits with a sweetish taste;
- high yield;
- large fruits;
- high capacity for storage and transportation;
- resistance to insignificant weather changes, heat, small droughts and diseases of the Solanaceae family;
- long period of fruiting.
- the need for garters and pinching of tall plants;
- low seed;
- dependence of the level of productivity on weather conditions, in particular temperature conditions.
Features of planting and caring for seedlings
Tomatoes Mazarin, unlike other varieties, are grown from seeds purchased from reputable manufacturers, such as "Biotech", because of low seed.
Timing and seed preparation
Planted seeds for seedlings in February, towards the end of the month. Seedlings suitable as a standard soil for seedlings, and peat pots.
Sowing scheme
It is necessary to sow planting material 45-55 days before the date of transplanting to the ground. When there are 2 leaves, carry out a pick. After that, every 14 days, fertilizing is carried out with special preparations and organic matter.
Before planting seedlings in the ground using a mixture of superphosphate and calcium sulfate. For 1 m² grow 2-3 tomato bush.
Transplanting
Seedlings transplanted to a permanent place in the greenhouse in May, in the open ground - in June, covering the film. Before planting, the soil should be loosened and fertilized with superphosphate and calcium sulphate. Optimal placement for large-fruited varieties - 3 bushes per 1 m². After planting, seedlings are watered and tied to a support.
Tomato care
Caring for tomatoes varieties Mazarin, as for any other, by watering, feeding, weeding and pasynkovaniya. 10-12 days after planting, the plant requires abundant watering. Between irrigation, the top layer of soil should have time to dry.
Use warm water. During active growth, watering is necessary only in drought. Immediately after watering, the greenhouse should be ventilated.
Regular removal of shoots contributes to the formation of the main stem, which leaves less than 4 brushes for large fruits. For feeding plants use magnesium sulfate. 2-3 times per season, tomatoes need a garter, and every 10 days - pasynkovanie. Pollinate the plant in warm weather by tapping the stem and shaking the flowers. For pollen to germinate, watering or spraying flowers is necessary.
Diseases and pests
The main diseases that Mazarini tomatoes are prone to:
- late blight - formation of dark spots on leaves, stems and fruits;
- brown spot - the appearance of brownish-brown spots in the lower part of the leaves;
- blackleg - rotting root collar;
- mosaic - the appearance of yellow spots on the leaves of the plant, after which they curl and dry;
- gray rot - small spots that occur on the fruit and provoke their wateriness, as well as the mold growth of leaves and stems;
- fomoz - formation of brown spots around the stalk.
- Do not flood the plant.
- Ventilate the greenhouse often.
- Moderately and timely fertilize the soil.
About doubles
Variety Mazarin is often found under a different name - Captain Mazarin. There is no difference between them.
These large-fruited tomatoes have excellent taste and high yield. They are slightly capricious and low seed (grown only from purchased seeds). But compliance with the basic rules of planting and care makes the variety available even for beginner gardeners.