Tomato "Mazarin": reviews and photos

Reviews from those who have planted the "Mazarini" tomato (photos) will help identify the main advantages and disadvantages of this variety. Do the variety's characteristics and descriptions match the actual results?

History of the variety name

The "Mazarin" tomato has its name for a reason. It was named after Cardinal Giulio Mazarin, whose successes are far from enviable, as it was he who brought France to the brink of civil war. It would seem that as you name a ship, so it will sail. However, the tomato was named after the cardinal not for his achievements, but because he sported a small, conical beard with a pointed tip, the shape of which is replicated by the fruits that grow on the "Mazarin" tomato plant. These tomatoes can also be found under the name Cardinal.

Characteristics and description of the variety

The Mazarini tomato is a determinate, mid-early variety. The plant's bushes can reach a height of 180 centimeters. It takes 110 to 115 days from planting the seeds to the appearance of the first ripe fruits. The first fruit cluster forms after the 8th or 9th leaf. A single cluster produces up to six tomatoes, each weighing up to 800 grams. Smaller tomatoes, weighing up to 400 grams, are found on the upper clusters. However, the official variety registry lists different fruit weights: from 150 to 190 grams. Therefore, the higher figures often quoted in descriptions are more a marketing ploy than the truth.

As for taste, reviews (photos) from those who have planted them indicate a very good flavor; the tomatoes are fleshy and slightly sweet. However, they don't transport well.

A few words about growing Mazarini tomatoes

Mazarini tomatoes can be grown outdoors, provided the gardener's plot is located in the southern region. The chances of them sprouting outdoors in the Moscow region are like playing Russian roulette—the odds are 50/50. However, in the Leningrad region, it's not even worth the risk; you can forget about growing Mazarini tomatoes outdoors and rely solely on greenhouse conditions.

Mazarini tomatoes are trained to a single stem, removing all side shoots, and pinching out the clusters after the fifth. The result is a long stem with 4-5 clusters bearing large tomatoes. When the fruits enter the active growth phase, they require ample watering.

Attention! According to numerous reviews, only Biotekhnika sells good Mazarini tomato seeds. Seeds from other producers produce fruits that are visually similar to the Mazarini tomato, but lack flavor and are pale pink in color.

Reviews from gardeners

As mentioned earlier, the Mazarini tomato has received quite a few reviews from those who have planted it. This is due to the fact that this tomato is among the top five, along with such a famous variety as tomato "Sanka".

Elena, 44 years old: "I've been growing the 'Mazarini' tomato since 2013. It's similar to the 'Bull's Heart,' but produces more fruit and lasts longer, so I prefer it. I've never even tried planting it outdoors; I don't want to risk it. It grows perfectly well in my polycarbonate greenhouse."

Larisa: "I planted 'Mazarini' this year. I was pleased with the results. Given that summers are quite short in my region, I had to pick the green fruit off the bush, but they ripened on my windowsill."