Magic Cascade Tomato: Characteristics and description of the early-ripening variety with photos

The Magic Cascade tomato gets its name from the appearance of its long clusters, laden with small tomatoes and cascading down the plant's trunks like waves. It was developed by Russian breeders in Siberia for indoor cultivation (in greenhouses or hothouses). Some vegetable growers confuse this variety with other cherry tomatoes. For example, Magic Harp tomato It has similar external characteristics to the Magic Cascade, but this is where the similarities between the two varieties end.

Characteristics of cherry tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are a relatively new variety to Russian gardeners, but have quickly gained recognition and popularity thanks to their many advantages.

Small tomatoes are characterized by their excellent taste, attractive presentation, high yield, and relatively low maintenance requirements. Furthermore, the undulating clusters of cherry tomatoes are a beautiful addition to any garden.

Cherry-shaped fruits are those that weigh no more than 25 g. The amount of dry matter contained in such fruits is 1.5-2 times greater than in fruits of ordinary varieties.

Tomatoes of this type are attracting increasing interest from breeders. In recent years, specialists have developed cherry tomatoes with berry-like flavors.

Cherry tomatoes can grow to a wide range of heights. Their coloring also comes in a variety of shades, making them ideal for garnishing dishes, serving, and canning.

Main characteristics of the variety

The Magic Cascade f1 tomato variety is early maturing. The plant's bushes exhibit determinate characteristics. The growing season for the Magic Cascade tomato is 3 months (85 to 90 days).

Sow seeds 60-65 days before transplanting to their permanent location. Prick out the small seedlings after two true leaves emerge.

It is better to place 3 plant bushes per 1 m² of area.

The characteristics and description of the Magic Cascade tomato variety include the following features:

the bushes are tall, often reaching more than 2 m, but have few leaves;
the leaves are rare, typical, have a bright green hue;
plants require mandatory trellis support;
Regular pinching of side shoots is necessary;
bushes should be formed into 3 stems;
inflorescences are formed into hanging clusters, each of which contains up to 35-40 fruits;
ripe fruits are smooth, bright red in color, and round in shape;
the skin of tomatoes is thin but strong, so it does not crack;
With proper care, you can harvest up to 15-17 kg of fruit from 1 m².

When transporting tomatoes, the fruits are not removed from the bunches but placed along with the stems in plastic crates. The Magic Cascade f1 tomato tolerates long-distance transport well.

Caring for tomatoes of this variety consists of timely watering (2-3 times a week) and special, typical for nightshade, feeding, and carrying out preventive measures to combat pests.

Reviews from gardeners who have grown the Magic Cascade hybrid tomato indicate that this variety is virtually immune to diseases typically considered dangerous for the nightshade family (including tobacco mosaic virus, blossom-end or root rot, and verticillium wilt).

Growing the variety doesn't require any special skills, so even a novice vegetable grower can get a good harvest of Magic Cascade tomatoes from their plot.