Thanks to the efforts of breeders, many varieties have appeared. They are working on creating varieties that are as resistant to diseases as possible, unpretentious to weather conditions, each time improving indicators.
One of them is Tomato "Cockatoo", it combines many positive properties.
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Description
Belongs to the early varieties, from the appearance of the first seedlings to the onset of the fruiting period, only 85-90 days pass, which is very much appreciated by many gardeners. Bushes are determinant, compact; their height can vary from 70 to 90 centimeters. The stalk is strong, medium leafy, the leaf is large. The first inflorescence is laid after 6-7 leaves subsequent with an interval of 1-2 leaves.
Tomatoes are arranged in brushes of 5-6 pieces. They have a rounded shape, slightly ribbed, the weight can be from 180 to 250 grams. At the stage of technical maturity, light green with a yellow spot on the stalk, which will disappear with time, when fully ripened, turn bright red. Tomatoes have excellent taste, dense skin and juicy pulp, you can eat fresh and canned for the winter in the form of salads, sauces, juice, as well as whole.
"Cockatoo" can be stored for a long time, observing the necessary conditions, this variety also tolerates transportation. It has high yields of up to 19 kg per square meter. In connection with the above characteristics, the variety can be grown both for yourself and for sale.
Disease and weather resistant
Bushes are resistant to a number of diseases common among tomatoes, this is largely because the variety is early ripe and simply does not have time to get sick. Manufacturers treated the seeds with low-temperature plasma, which significantly increased seed germination, and also affected the resistance to the tobacco mosaic virus.
Advantages
- Excellent presentation.
- Great taste.
- Natural immunity to many diseases.
- High yield.
- Early ripening.
- To be transported and stored.
- Unpretentiousness in leaving.
- Resistance to lowering temperatures.
disadvantages the variety is not identified.
Growing seedlings
Sow seeds need 50-55 days before the planned date of planting in the beds or in the shelter. The seeds do not need to be processed, since the producer has already taken care of this. They are sown in soil prepared in advance, or bought in a store, often it already contains all the substances necessary for tomato seedlings and is saturated with trace elements.
After planting, the soil is mulched with peat or soil mixture, the layer should be approximately 1 centimeter. Then it is poured with warm water, covered and placed in heat. When the sprouts hatch, the shelter is removed and the container is placed in a bright place. The optimum temperature for seedlings during the week is +16, then it is increased to 20-22 degrees. Pickling young plants in separate containers is carried out when 2-3 leaves appear.
Seedlings are watered 1-2 times a week; liquid complex fertilizers can be applied several times. Before landing, they temper it, taking it out onto the street, begin to do it in about a week.
Transplant and care
Young seedlings are transferred in the phase of 6-7 leaves, by this time at least one inflorescence should already have formed. Bushes are planted, focusing on a 30 by 50 pattern, by 1 m2 place 6-8 plants.Before each transplant, it is recommended to add a small handful of wood ash to each well. It is necessary to take out plants from glasses extremely carefully so as not to damage the root system.
Regular watering and loosening of the soil are very important for the formation of the root system of seedlings. After all, as you know, until the roots are strengthened, the fruits will not be tied. When the fruits on the hand have reached the stage of technical maturity, you can remove the leaves located below. This procedure will accelerate the ripening of tomatoes and prevent the development of fungal diseases. It is recommended to form plants in 1-2 stems, then remove stepsons during growth.
You can mulch the soil, this will help maintain moisture, and will prevent the appearance of weeds, which draw useful substances from the soil.
The Kakadu variety responds well to mineral fertilizers. They are applied to the soil every two weeks, stopped 14 days before the harvest.
Reviews
Valeria 29 years old
I read a lot of good reviews about the Kakadu variety on the Internet, and I liked the characteristics, I decided to plant. Seeds were sown in March, seedlings were grown in a heated greenhouse, and the result was strong. Not a single bush got sick, the first ripe tomatoes were plucked at the end of June, it tastes just delicious!
Valentine 55 years
I was very pleased with the Kakadu hybrid, seedlings grew without problems, did not cause trouble, and developed well. Planted in a greenhouse, the bushes are compact, not very tall, I had about 90 centimeters. Tomatoes are juicy, with a rich taste. They are stored for a long time, if torn off at the stage of technical maturity. So be sure to plant this variety next year.
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