Tomato Caspar
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Tomatoes are planted by a huge number of vegetable growers. And a very small number of people do not plant and do not like this vegetable. Due to the different tastes of people, different varieties of tomatoes have been created. Some people prefer small and crunchy tomatoes, while others like large and fleshy tomatoes. Nowadays, there are a great many varieties for every taste. Hybrids are especially good because of their high yield and interesting taste. Tomato Kaspar f1 is no exception.
The history of the creation of the variety
Tomato Kaspar was created in Holland in a well-known company called Royal Slus. This company is very popular due to the quality of its products. This variety was not included in the State Register, but even without this it is popular among vegetable growers.
The Kaspar tomato variety can grow in different regions, both in the southern and northern regions. The only difference in cultivation is that in the southern regions the variety is grown outdoors, while in the northern regions it must be grown indoors.
Tomato Kaspar: characteristics and features of the variety
- The bush has well-developed foliage. Therefore, when grown in the southern territory, it will provide the bush with protection from burns. It is worth noting that when growing the variety in the northern territory, the bush will need an additional light source, since the variety is photophilous.
- Tomato Caspar belongs to the Determinate species. Therefore, he has a fairly low bush, about 60 centimeters in height and he is quite compact. If the variety is grown indoors, then the height can reach up to 110 centimeters.
- Experts say pinching is not necessary for the Kaspar tomato variety if it grows in the southern territories. If the variety does not grow in the south, then pinching and formation is carried out, but thanks to this, the fruits will ripen ahead of time.
- Tying Caspar tomatoes must be carried out and this is a mandatory procedure. Since the variety belongs to high-yielding varieties, the branches without support will break under the weight of the fruits.
- The Caspar tomato variety has a medium ripening period. Therefore, the first crop can be harvested as early as 90 days after the first shoots appear. Indoors, the first crop ripens after 80 days.
- The Kaspar tomato has a high yield. Despite its compactness, it can bring 2-3 kilograms from each bush.
- The fruits of this variety have a slightly elongated shape, and also have a characteristic sharp end.
- Tomatoes have a bright red hue and can reach up to 130 grams in weight.
- The peel of the fruit is quite thick and firm, the flesh is sweet, but there is a slight sourness. The aroma of tomatoes is very pleasant. Due to the strong skin, the fruits never crack.
- In the section of the fruit, you can see 1-3 chambers where the seeds are located, 3 chambers are very rare. Therefore, in general, the fruit consists only of dense and fleshy pulp.
- The Kaspar tomato variety is considered universal and can be used in cooking, especially in conservation: cooking tomato paste, juice, pickled tomatoes. Since the skin is thick, it must be removed and it is very easy to remove it, even without using hot water.
- High resistance of Caspar tomatoes to diseases such as fusarium and verticillosis.
Note: Tomato Caspar f1 has a long shelf life. After harvest, the fruits can be stored for about 50 days without changing their aroma, taste and appearance.
I would like to say that the Kaspar tomato, a few years after its creation, was slightly improved and became known as Hypil. This variety became early ripening and changed its shape, which became similar to a pear. The rest of the qualities remained the same.
Russian breeders also slightly changed the Kaspar f1 variety. The breeder Anatoly Lukyanenko, together with the company, after research and experience, received a new hybrid, which is called the Caspar 2 tomato. This variety has already been entered in the State Register.
Tomato Kaspar 2: variety description
Tomato Kaspar: photo of the variety
- Belongs to the determinant type.
- The bush reaches about 85 centimeters in height.
- Tomato variety Kaspar 2 has an average ripening period, the first crop is harvested in 95 days.
- This bush requires shaping, a 2-stem shaping is the best choice.
- The fruits of the Caspar 2 tomato have a cylindrical shape, each tomato weighs about 100 grams. Often used for pickles. It differs from Caspar 1 in that it contains several times more sugar.
Planting seedlings
The Kaspar tomato variety is grown only as seedlings. Therefore, planting high-quality seedlings is important, as it is a guarantee that the bush will develop well and bring a large harvest. Sowing seedlings begins in early spring, or rather in the second half of March.
Sowing instructions for seedlings.
- First you need to prepare the seeds of the tomato Caspar f1, which will be planted in the ground. These seeds can be purchased at specialty stores. Such planting material will already be processed and disinfected.
- Seeds are planted dry without additional soaking.
- Sowing soil is taken from the garden plot. Before using it, you need to warm it up a little in the oven.
- Tomato seeds Kaspar f1 are sown in grooves, covered with earth and sprayed with warm water. Then they are covered with foil for 6 days.
- After the first shoots have appeared, certain criteria must be observed in the place where the seedlings will be stored. The temperature should be about +19 degrees at night and +23 degrees during the day. Good illumination is a must; if there is a lack of light, you can use a fluorescent lamp. Watering should be done 1-2 times a week. And during the development of seedlings, 2 fertilizers should be applied to the soil. Only mineral fertilizers and in small quantities should be applied.
- When two full leaves appear, the sprouts are transplanted into separate containers. Transplanting into separate containers stops the development of the sprout for 5-6 days. To prevent this from happening, the seeds can be sown separately at once.
- Before transplanting, in about 15 days, you need to start hardening the bush. For this, the plant must be taken out into fresh air every day. The time spent in the fresh air increases daily, from 40 minutes to 24 hours.
Transfer
After the soil warms up and the temperature in it becomes at least +17 degrees, you can transplant the plant into open or closed ground.
The place where the plant will grow must be prepared from the autumn period. The soil is fertilized by introducing humus and fertilizers containing phosphorus. Top dressing from nitrogen and potassium is applied in the spring, 20 days before transplanting.
Note: Nitrogen and potassium fertilizers will be washed out with water into the lower soil layer.
The planting of Caspar F1 tomatoes is carried out according to a special scheme. There should be 70 centimeters between the rows, and about 45 centimeters between the bushes. Before transplanting, 30 grams of humus and 2-3 grams of any mineral dressing, as well as 20 grams of wood ash, are placed in each hole.
All ingredients of the mixture must be well mixed with the soil. Before planting, you need to thoroughly shed the soil. This will prevent injury to the tomato root system.
Note: If it happens that the seedlings of the Caspar f1 tomatoes have become too large, you need to dig a groove instead of a hole. Also, for such seedlings, you need to remove 3 leaves at the bottom. And plant them to the north, guided by the crown.With such a planting, additional roots appear in the tomato root system, which will further strengthen it in the soil.
After transplanting, mulching should be carried out using straw, hay or cut dried grass. You also need to shade using arcs and placing on them, for example, Lutrasil. Lutrasil is a non-woven material; any other material will do instead.
It is necessary to water the plant only 8 days after transplanting. If the weather is hot, then watering is carried out after 5 days.
Tomato variety Kaspar f1: plant care
Tomato Kaspar: photo of the variety
- Caspar tomatoes must be watered once every 7 days. But in dry and hot weather, it doubles.
- Fertilization must be carried out once every 14 days. They must be mineral or complex. It depends on how fertile the soil is.
- Passionking is carried out as needed. Anything below the first flower brush is removed. Grasshopping slightly lowers the level of the yield, but the fruits are larger.
- The lower leaves must be removed so that they do not interfere with the development of the fruit.
- If the Kaspar tomato is grown in the southern region, where the sun shines daily, the leaves are not touched, as they protect the stem from burns.
- Prophylaxis with the use of antifungal drugs should be carried out.
If the care is carried out completely and correctly, then the plant will bring a large and tasty harvest.
Tomato Kaspar: reviews of gardeners who planted
Anatoly Viktorovich, 59 years old, Perm: “I really liked the Kaspar tomato variety. Found only positive qualities. The Caspar F1 tomatoes have a high yield level, the fruits are large and do not have tubercles on the skin. What is important for me (Caspar took tomatoes to his sister to the other end of the country), this variety is perfectly transported over long distances, the shelf life is long. I advise everyone to grow the Kaspar tomato variety! "
Marina Igorevna, 65 years old, Yekaterinburg: “I was pleased with the high resistance to pests and diseases of the Kaspar f1 tomato variety. The tomatoes grew tasty and large. What surprised me, despite the changeable weather in summer, the Kaspar f1 tomato perfectly adapts to the environmental conditions in which it is grown. The whole family appreciated the pleasant taste of the tomato variety ”.