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The Golden Altyn tomato is an excellent choice for those who like to grow vegetables in their garden bed or balcony. Miniature size, sweet amber fruits, serious yield make the variety very attractive. Cultivating tomatoes does not require special skills or effort, so Golden Altyn is suitable for gardeners of different levels of training and experience.
When and how did it appear
Golden Altyn was bred in Crimea
This happened in the 1980s. Breeders from the Research Institute of Vegetable and Melon Growing took direct part. The authors of the variety are E. V. Kashnova, N. N. Andreeva, T. M. Stolbova. The date of inclusion in the register is 2011. The variety is approved for cultivation in any region of the Russian Federation.
Description and characteristics of the Golden Altyn tomato
Tomatoes are standard, determinate. The declared height of the bush is 38–45 cm. But often the plants grow up to 55–60 cm. The bushes are heavily leafy.They do not need stepsoning. Tying is carried out due to the large volume of fruits.
Tomato weight 45–80 g, dimensions 4.5 x 4.5 cm
The color is yellow-orange, the shape is round, two-chambered. The skin is thin, but durable, glossy and shiny. The fruits are very sweet and tasty. The tomatoes are dense and do not leak.
The sweetness and sourness in the Golden Altyn fruits are perfectly balanced
Ripening time
The variety is early ripening. From the first shoots to the beginning of fruiting, 90–95 days pass. The speed of ripening is affected by weather conditions and the growing region. Caring for bushes plays an important role. If the cultivation rules are followed, Golden Altyn tomatoes ripen according to the stated period.
Tomato yield Golden Altyn
The fruits are removed from the bush very easily. Just touch it and the tomato is already in your hands. Ripening is almost simultaneous. The harvest is harvested throughout the season as the fruits ripen.
From 1 sq. m remove up to 3–5 kg of tomatoes Golden Altyn
Resistance to adverse factors
Golden Altyn tomatoes tolerate low temperatures well. Plants are consistently resistant to fungi, bacteria and viral diseases. This is an excellent choice for gardeners who want to grow healthy and high-quality crops without chemicals.
Where is it grown?
The early ripening variety Golden Altyn is usually cultivated in the garden, under film and in greenhouses. Therefore, growing tomato is welcome in any region of the Russian Federation.
Purpose and application
In addition to their beautiful appearance and juicy, delicate taste, Golden Altyn tomatoes contain less acid than other varieties and are characterized by low calorie content. Therefore, Golden Altyn tomatoes are suitable for dietary nutrition. They can be given to children and people prone to allergies to red pigment.Yellow tomatoes contain a large amount of beta-carotene, lycopene, and niacin, which are well absorbed by the body.
A crop with bright yellow fruits perfectly decorates summer cottages and garden plots. The fruits look great in jars with pickles on the holiday table. Suitable for canning whole fruits, including in their own juice, making juices, sauces and salads.
Summer tomato salad Golden Altyn with onions and herbs
Advantages and disadvantages
Golden Altyn is easy to grow and has an excellent taste. Thanks to the beneficial properties, tomatoes of this variety will be a good addition to the diet and will help maintain health.
One of the advantages of Golden Altyn tomatoes is their ability to ripen
Pros:
- early ripening variety;
- long-term abundant fruiting;
- rich content of beneficial vitamins;
- cultivation in open ground, on a balcony, in a greenhouse;
- fruits contain vitamin C, microelements (potassium, magnesium, iron);
- ideal for canning, pickling, and fresh consumption;
- low calorie content ((15 kcal per 100 g of edible part).
Minuses:
- relatively low yield (average) compared to red tomatoes.
How to plant correctly
In March, seeds are sown on slightly compacted soil. Then mulch with either peat or soil 10 mm high. Spray with lukewarm water. Cover with film and send to a warm room where the temperature is maintained at 25°C. After the sprouts appear, the film is removed and the seedlings are moved to a bright area of the room. The air temperature is maintained at 15–16°C for a week, then 20–22°C. When 2 leaves appear, the seedlings dive.
After 60–65 days, when 6–7 true leaves appear on the seedlings, the seedlings are transferred to a permanent place, sunny and with a good drainage system. Transplantation occurs at the end of April - beginning of May. By this time, the soil should warm up to 15°C. The distance between seedlings is left at 30 cm.
Features of care
Caring for this variety of tomatoes is not particularly difficult. The plant needs regular, abundant, but not frequent watering and feeding. When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, magnesium supplements are recommended during the growing season. When filling the fruits - potassium. In open ground, complex mineral fertilizing will be required once a week to a week and a half. Approximate composition: phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium, taken in a ratio of 3:1:2. Dilute 10 g of the resulting composition in a bucket of water.
In addition to these procedures, it is recommended to remove side shoots and trim the top of the bush. This is necessary for better fruit formation.
Treatment against diseases and pests
Some gardeners claim that yellow tomatoes, in particular Golden Altyn, are not susceptible to attack by pests and diseases. But it is not so. In greenhouses, the appearance of powdery mildew on tomato leaves cannot be ruled out.
A sign of the disease is a whitish coating that turns brown over time. In the absence of control of the disease, stems and petioles are affected. At the first symptoms, fungicides Strobi, Topaz, Quadris are used. After 10 days, the treatment is repeated, but the drug is changed.
When watering Golden Altyn tomatoes, you need to avoid getting moisture on the tops
Dangerous pests in the greenhouse include aphids.With its proboscis, the insect pierces the surface of the stems, leaves and infects the plant with viruses or fungi. Insects and their larvae are removed manually or treated with folk remedies and chemical solutions.
To combat, use a solution of laundry soap or Karbofos, Aktellik. Fitoverm, Actofit and other drugs that are used according to the instructions are suitable. When planting tomatoes, do not forget about crop rotation.
Conclusion
The Golden Altyn tomato, like other yellow and orange varieties, is loved by summer residents. The fruits are pleasing to the eye on a plate with vegetables, in jars with homemade preparations. Yellow tomatoes are much healthier than red ones in their composition, do not cause allergies and are a valuable dietary product.
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