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.
Variety description
Variety of large-fruited tomatoes Mazarin, as described, can be grown both 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.
To the hybrid varieties of tomatoes also include: "Tretyakov", "Evpator", "Spasskaya Tower", "Pink Paradise", "Verlioka Plus", "Maryina Roshcha", "President", "Prima Donna", "Verlioka", "Samara" , "Openwork F1".
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 period of fruiting 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 speedy ripening. Large fruits of red-crimson color have a heart-shaped form and a pronounced aroma. The flesh is characterized by such features: 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.
Did you know? Wild tomato fruit weighs less than 1 g.Characteristics of tomatoes Mazarin allow you to carry them to salad varieties. Fruits - not the best option for canning, as they have a low content of acids, so they should be consumed fresh. In addition, tomatoes of this variety are great for stuffing, stewing, frying or cooking juice.
Advantages and disadvantages
Main benefits Varieties of Mazarin are:
- juicy fruits with a sweet taste;
- high yield;
- large fruits;
- high capacity for storage and transportation;
- resistance to insignificant weather changes, heat, a small drought and a disease of the Solanaceae family;
- long period of fruiting.
- the need for garters and pinching of tall plants;
- low seed;
- the dependence of the level of yield on weather conditions, in particular temperature.
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.
Important! Sowing should be superficial, covered with a thin layer of earth.Seedlings need to create greenhouse conditions - moisten and cover with foil. After 5 days, the first shoots will appear. About a month later, as soon as the third leaf appears, provide additional coverage. From the middle of May, tomatoes begin to harden by staying seedlings on the street on a sunny day for 10-15 minutes.
Sowing scheme
Sowing planting material is necessary for 45-55 days before transplanting into 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.
Important! Before planting, seedlings are left overnight on the street.
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. Optimum 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 well 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 Mazarin tomatoes are prone to:
- late blight - education on the leaves, stems and fruits of dark spots;
- brown spot - 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 twist and dry;
- gray rot - small spots that occur on the fruit and provoke their wateriness, as well as the mildew of leaves and stems;
- fomoz - the formation of brown spots around the stem.
Did you know? Tomatoes are rich in fiber and vitamins A and C, and they do not contain cholesterol at all.It is easy to cope with these diseases with the help of special preparations and folk remedies. To avoid them altogether follow the small list of recommendations:
- 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 adherence to the basic rules of planting and care makes the variety available even for novice gardeners.