This variety will undoubtedly interest all lovers. large yellow tomatoes.
Possessing a number of remarkable properties, it is not difficult to maintain and gives a good harvest.
it "Golden King", about this wonderful variety and the conversation will go.
Tomato "Golden King": description of the variety
This type of tomato was bred in Russia in 2007. Received state registration as a variety in 2009, and since then has gained popularity among fans of yellow large-fruited tomatoes.
This is a mid-early variety of tomatoes, from planting seedlings to the appearance of the first fruits of varietal maturity passes about 100 days.
Bush refers to the determinant, shtambovom type.
It is recommended by experts for growing in film shelters, but it is also possible in open ground.
Among lovers of tomatoes is popular for resistance to major diseases.
Tomato variety "Golden King" has a pretty good yield. With good care and the right landing pattern, you can get from the square. meters in a greenhouse up to 8-10 kg of excellent fruits. In open ground, yields are not significantly reduced.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the main advantages of this variety, amateurs and professionals note:
- large fruits;
- good yield;
- resistance to major diseases;
- high taste qualities;
- wonderful yellow color.
Fruit characteristics
- Ripe tomatoes are yellow and heart-shaped.
- In size, they are quite large 400-600 g, but there are also real giants of 800 gr.
- The number of cameras 6-7,
- dry matter contains 5-6%.
These tomatoes are very good fresh. They also make a very tasty, vitamin-rich juice.
They are not used for conservation, as they are too large. Also, the representatives of this variety are very good in barrel pickling.
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Features of growing
For cultivation in the open ground for this species are more suitable southern regions, such as the Astrakhan region, the Crimea or the North Caucasus. In greenhouse shelters can be grown in the middle zone, the yield from this does not fall or decreases slightly.
Among the characteristics of this variety, it is noted for its large-fruited and yellow color that is unusual for many.
It should also be noted its resistance to many diseases.
When growing branches pruned, forming two stems, to support the branches are actively used props and garters for branches.
Harvested tomatoes tolerate storage and transportation.
Diseases and pests
"Golden King", though resistant to disease, but in rare cases, may be exposed to such a disease as fomoz.
To get rid of this disease, it is necessary to remove the affected fruit, and the branches should be sprayed with the drug "Khom". Also reduce the amount of fertilizers containing nitrogen and reduce watering.
Dry spotting - This is another disease that can affect this variety of tomatoes.
Against it, use drugs "Antrakol", "Consento" and "Tattu".
In open ground, this tomato is often struck by slugs and a bear.
Vs slugs apply a solution of hot pepper with dry mustard 1 spoon per square. meter, after that the pest will leave. WITH Medvedka struggling with the help of weeding the soil and the drug "Dwarf".
In greenhouses, whitefly is often invaded. The drug "Confidor" will be actively used against it.
Conclusion
Tomatoes of this type are not very difficult to care for. It is enough to follow simple rules on temperature and watering, tie up and support branches, then the harvest will make you happy. Good luck to you.
