Tomato 'Cardinal': reviews, photos, yield

Most gardeners are familiar with the unique tomato "Cardinal," which boasts not only a good yield and beautiful fruits (which you can see in the photos), but also numerous positive reviews. Why are gardeners so fond of this variety, and what makes it so special?

Description and characteristics of the variety

The Cardinal tomato is a bred variety classified as a mid-early hybrid. It takes no more than 115 days from planting the seeds to harvesting the first ripe fruits. The plant is indeterminate and tall. A single bush can reach 1.8 meters in length. The first tomato cluster appears above the ninth leaf. Up to six fruits ripen in a cluster.

The Cardinal tomato is suitable for growing both in open ground and in greenhouses.

Regarding the yield of the "Cardinal" tomato (photo), according to reviews and the manufacturer's claims, it can be considered good. A single tomato of this variety can weigh up to 600 grams. The best fruit weight you can achieve from the "Cardinal" tomato is 800 grams.

The Cardinal tomato produces large fruits that vary in color and shape, yet all have excellent flavor. Cardinal tomatoes are sweet and have a distinct, distinct aroma that entices you to take a bite of a ripe Cardinal tomato. The most beneficial culinary use for these tomatoes is in salads.

A few words about growing

In order to obtain a good yield and tasty fruits from the Cardinal tomato, it is necessary to create special conditions for them.

The most suitable place for planting this variety is soil in which legumes, cucumbers, cabbage, or carrots and onions were previously grown. Tomato "Cardinal" prefers light, highly fertile soil.

For flower formation, it's best to choose a site with good humidity and light. However, for subsequent pollination and fruiting, choose a humid, warm, and sunny environment.

What a gardener must control when growing the Cardinal tomato is lighting, which largely affects temperature.

Reviews of the Cardinal tomato

The best information about the Cardinal tomato can be found in reviews from gardeners who have had successful experience growing this type of tomato.

Arina: "I've grown the 'Cardinal' tomato variety before. I liked it because it produces a good harvest of delicious, juicy, large tomatoes. I'd like to point out one drawback: 'Cardinal' loves warmth, so you need to water it with lukewarm water, which isn't ideal for me. But what wouldn't you do for delicious tomatoes?"