This variety will undoubtedly interest all lovers of large yellow tomatoes. Possessing a number of remarkable properties, it is not difficult to maintain and gives a good harvest. This is a variety called "Golden King".
In our article you will find a lot of useful information about these tomatoes. Read the description of the variety in it, get acquainted with its features, learn the subtleties of agricultural engineering.
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, about 100 days pass from transplanting to the appearance of the first fruits of varietal maturity.
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 to 8-10 kg of excellent fruit. In open ground, yields are not significantly reduced.
Among the main advantages of this variety are amateurs and professionals point out:
- large fruits;
- good yield;
- resistance to major diseases;
- high taste qualities;
- wonderful yellow color.
Among the shortcomings noted that the branches of this bush need special care, to avoid breaking them.
Specifications
- Ripened tomatoes are yellow and heart-shaped.
- In size, they are quite large 400-600 grams, but real giants of 800 grams come across..
- The number of cameras 6-7.
- Dry matter contains 5-6%.
These tomatoes are very good fresh. They also make a very delicious, 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 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 peculiarities of this variety is its large-fruited and yellow color, which 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.
Collected tomatoes tolerate storage and transportation.
Diseases and pests
The “Golden King”, though resistant to diseases, can still undergo a disease such as fomoz in rare cases. 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 spot 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.
Against slugs, apply a solution of hot pepper with a dry mustard 1 spoon per square. meter, after that the pest will leave. Medvedka is 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.
Tomatoes of this type are not very difficult to care for. It is enough to follow simple rules on temperature and irrigation, tie up and support branches, then the crop will make you happy. Good luck to you.
