Characteristics and description of the Cadet tomato, growing the variety using seedlings

The Kadet tomato is the result of the work of Russian breeders. This disease-resistant variety is recommended for both open-air and protected cultivation. Its excellent taste and versatility make it popular among vegetable growers.

Advantages of the variety

This early-ripening tomato begins bearing fruit 85-105 days after germination. The variety description indicates that it can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses. It has excellent immunity to viral and fungal diseases of nightshade crops.

This determinate plant reaches a height of 50 cm during the growing season. The strong stem requires no additional support, and the leaves are simple and medium-sized. The bush produces single inflorescences.

Tomatoes have an elongated oval shape, a glossy surface, and dense skin and flesh. When cut horizontally, 2-3 seed chambers are visible. The fruits are light green before ripening, and turn a deep red when ripe.

Tomatoes are resistant to cracking and overripening, and hold well on the vine. The fruits have a persistent aroma, excellent flavor, and are sweet. They weigh 50-60 g. The average yield per square meter is 4 kg.

Ripe tomatoes can withstand long-distance transportation. In cooking, the fruits are used fresh, for canning, and as ingredients in various dishes.

Agricultural technology of cultivation

This variety is recommended for growing from seedlings. Seeds are sown in mid-March. The seeds are placed in prepared containers with soil at a depth of 1.5 cm and watered with warm water. The container is covered with plastic wrap to create a greenhouse effect.

To ensure the simultaneous emergence of sprouts and the formation of strong seedlings, maintain the temperature regime and regularly apply fertilizer. When growing seedlings, maximum lighting is required. To extend daylight hours to 16 hours, fluorescent lamps are used.

Before planting in the ground, the seedlings are hardened off. Transplanting to their permanent location takes place in May after the frost period has passed. Plant 4-5 bushes per square meter.

The Kadet variety is demanding in terms of light. Heat and humidity determine plant development and yield. High humidity impairs pollination, flowers fall off, and stems become elongated.

Care recommendations for this crop include timely watering, loosening the soil, and removing weeds and pests. Sandy loam and light loam soils with a high humus content are best for growing the Cadet variety.

To create a balance of air and moisture around the root system and ensure drip irrigation, mulching is recommended. Last year's grass, leaves, and non-woven black fiber can be used as mulch.

Opinions and recommendations from gardeners

Reviews from vegetable growers point to the positive characteristics of the Cadet variety, including excellent taste and the ability to preserve whole fruits.

Antonina Gerasimova, 46 years old, Pyatigorsk.

Last season, I planted the Kadett tomato in an open area. To be able to monitor the seedlings' development, I chose to grow them from seedlings. I transplanted the plants to their permanent location in mid-May. During the growing season, the plants reached a height of 50 cm. I picked the first ripe fruits from the bush in July. The tomatoes were medium-sized, ripe, red, and had firm flesh. They had little juice, and thanks to their thick skin, they kept well until mid-December. They retained their shape when canned.

Evgeny Alexandrov, Yekaterinburg, 59 years old,

Last season, I planted the Cadet tomato in my garden. The compact plant yielded an excellent harvest of sweet, firm tomatoes of nearly uniform size. I saved the first fruits for seed to use next year.