Characteristics and description of the tomato "Cossack"

Tomatoes

Unique, small-sized fruits and bushes that don't require side shoots. And high yields—all these characteristics are combined in the variety called "Kazatsky."

It has not yet been included in the Russian Federation State Register, but it certainly requires attention.

Description

This is an early variety. The bushes are determinate, typically no more than a meter tall. It boasts high yields and is recommended for open ground cultivation, but can also be grown in a greenhouse. The stem is strong and has medium foliage. The fruits are small, weighing between 60 and 90 grams. The tomatoes have excellent flavor and a distinctive tomato aroma. They are suitable for both fresh consumption and canning. The fruits are resistant to cracking.

Interesting! Tomato seeds remain viable for 9 years.

The bushes love light and warmth, so take this into account when growing them. The variety is highly resistant to common diseases and tolerates temperatures down to +7°C.

Advantages

High yield.
Attractive appearance of fruits.
Early maturity.
Compact bushes.
Versatility of application.

Flaws

Requires regular watering and is afraid of drought.

Growing seedlings

You'll need special containers for seedlings. These can be wooden boxes, plastic containers, seedling trays, or other gardener-friendly options. However, they must be disinfected before planting. They should have drainage holes in the bottom.

You will also need special soil for seedlings, or sand mixed with peat in equal quantities; it must be moistened before sowing.

The seeds are also treated to disinfect them and improve their sowing qualities, as well as to reduce the time until germination. They are heated at alternating temperatures: for 48 hours at +30 degrees and for another 72 hours at +50 degrees.

Avoid planting too densely, as this will cause the seedlings to stretch. Before sowing, ensure the following conditions are met:

Suitable temperature.
Lighting.
Air circulation.

Until the first shoots appear, the temperature in the room where the seed container is kept should be approximately 23°C (73°F). After they appear, it can be lowered to 15°C (59°F) during the day and 10°C (50°F) at night. This temperature should be maintained for up to three days. Afterward, the optimal temperature for plants is considered to be 20°C (68°F). Water the immature seedlings using a spray bottle; do not overwater them.

Also, before transplanting the seedlings to their permanent location, harden them off for 15 days. The first few days are taken outside for an hour, gradually increasing the time spent outdoors. This is necessary to help the plants acclimate more quickly to the garden bed (or greenhouse) and make the transplant easier.

Preparing the landing site

Since tomatoes thrive on light and warmth, choose a sunny site. Avoid planting tomatoes after nightshade crops, as they share common diseases that can be transmitted to the plants through the soil. Cabbage, cucumbers, and legumes are considered the best predecessors for tomatoes.

The soil is prepared in the fall by fertilizing it with manure and digging it over. This can also be done in the spring, but no later than two weeks before planting the seedlings. Fertilizer is also added to the holes; wood ash works well. Up to eight plants can be planted per square meter, with a planting pattern of 30 x 70 cm.

Growing and care

Further care consists of regular watering once or twice a week, preferably in the evening or on cloudy days. Fertilizing with mineral and organic fertilizers should begin 15 days after repotting, with subsequent applications spaced a month apart.

It is recommended to loosen the space between the rows every 10 days and hill the bushes after each watering.

Weeds should be pulled as they grow to prevent them from drawing nutrients from the soil. This variety doesn't require pinching or staking, but some gardeners do so anyway.

Conclusion

The "Cossack" variety has quite attractive characteristics and is easy to care for. Many praise it for its high yields, but to see for yourself, you'll need to grow it yourself.

Reviews

Yana is 35 years old

I planted "Kazatsky" for the first time this year, and overall I liked the variety. The seedlings grew healthy, adapted quickly to transplanting, and are easy to care for. There are tons of tomatoes on a single plant, and they taste simply delicious, juicy and tart. I'll be planting more next year.

Anatoly, 55 years old

A coworker gave my wife some tomato seeds, and at first I didn't even want to sow them. But since I couldn't find seeds of one of my favorite varieties for sale, I decided to try planting these. The variety is called "Kazatsky," and by the way, it has an excellent germination rate. The seedlings grew and developed quickly. I pricked them out at the three-leaf stage, planted them in the greenhouse in May, and by the end of June I was already picking the first ripe tomatoes. They tasted great, they're small, and they fit well in jars for canning. I liked them and haven't regretted planting them.