Description of the semi-determinate tomato Kasad's Madness and cultivation techniques for the variety

The Casady Madness tomato is known in some catalogs as Casady's Madness, Casady's Folly, or Casady's Folly. The fruits are shaped like a banana with wavy stripes on the surface.

Advantages of the variety

Semi-determinate cluster tomato It is intended for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses. During the growing season, a bush 120-160 cm tall forms, requiring staking.

The characteristics and description of this mid-early tomato variety from American breeder Tom Wagner indicate that it maintains a high yield regardless of weather conditions. To maximize yield per plant, it is recommended to grow the plant in 1-2 stems. Fruiting occurs 100-110 days after germination.

Description of fruits:

• The tomatoes are elongated and resemble an icicle in appearance.
• With dense flesh, high dry matter content, not prone to cracking.
• When ripe, it is red in colour with a golden, sinuous stripe.
• When cut horizontally, chambers with a small number of seeds are observed.
• The weight of a tomato reaches 100-150 g.
• Exotic tomato is intended for drying, whole canning, and pickling.

Cultivation techniques

Sow seeds for seedlings 60-65 days before the expected date of planting the bushes in their permanent location. When planting in the ground, it is recommended to plant 4 plants per square meter.

Before planting, the seeds should be treated with an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate and a growth stimulant. The seeds are planted in containers with prepared soil at a depth of 15 cm, moistened, and covered with plastic wrap until the sprouts emerge.

When two true leaves have formed, transplant the plants into individual pots. To simplify transplanting and maximize root preservation, it's recommended to use peat containers.

When planting, add organic fertilizer to each hole. During the growing season, water the crop regularly and periodically apply potassium-containing fertilizers according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

To improve air access to the root system, the soil is loosened. To facilitate weed control, the soil is mulched using grass and non-woven black fiber.

Opinions and recommendations from gardeners

Reviews from vegetable growers cultivating the Casadi Madness variety point to the excellent taste of these exotic fruits and their resistance to cracking during growth.

Anatoly Grigoriev, 56 years old, Nizhny Novgorod:

"I bought the Casady Madness tomato by mail. It turned out to be a very popular variety, so I had to wait a bit for a batch of seeds to arrive in stock. I grew them from seedlings. I placed the finished seedlings in a greenhouse at a ratio of 5 plants per square meter. The plant requires ample watering and timely fertilizing with potassium fertilizer. I liked the tomatoes—they have a variegated appearance and are sweet. The fruit yield is uniform in size. I've used them for pickling and canning."

Maria Evdokimova, 47 years old, Perm:

"I grew the Casady Madness tomato in a greenhouse using seedlings. At first, when the first sprouts appeared, I was a little alarmed by their diminutive size. I thought I'd made a mistake when planting the seeds in the soil. It turned out to be a varietal characteristic. I planted the seedlings in the shade provided by other tomatoes. The plant produces fruit well, regardless of light or temperature. When ripe, the bushes look charming: variegated tomatoes of whimsical shapes and uniform sizes hang from them. The fruits have a wonderfully sweet taste and rich aroma. They look great in jars, as they retain their shape during processing. I will definitely grow this variety next season. Such an exotic crop can add variety to any greenhouse."