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The Golden Buratino tomato is a yellow-fruited variety of Siberian selection. The fruits are famous for their universal use. The plant requires simple care that even a novice gardener can handle. To get a good harvest, before planting you need to familiarize yourself with the nuances of agricultural technology and the characteristics of the variety.
History of appearance
Externally, tomatoes look like lemons due to their rich yellow color.
There is no information about the history of breeding Golden Buratino tomatoes. Many gardeners have come to the conclusion that the species was obtained as a result of folk selection. Gradually, the variety gained popularity throughout Russia and the CIS countries. The variety was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation.
Description and characteristics of tomato Golden Buratino
This is a mid-early variety that adapts well to any climatic conditions of the Russian Federation. The bushes nobly withstand hot, dry summers and winter cold. Tomatoes can be grown in open and closed ground.
Description of the variety Golden Pinocchio:
- This is a determinate plant that does not require formation, support, pinching or garter. Spreading form, height up to 80 cm.
- The leaf mass is rich green and appears in moderate quantities. The leaves are of a standard shape for tomatoes, medium in size.
- The first flower basket is formed above the 6-7th leaf. The following brushes are formed above every second leaf. The fruit stalk has no joints. Each cluster produces up to six fruits.
- Tomatoes are elongated cylindrical in shape with a pointed nose. The weight of one tomato is about 90 g. It has a smooth surface of a rich yellow color with creamy splashes. The skin is durable and does not crack when ripe. The shelf life of the fruit is low - up to three weeks.
- Inside, the tomatoes are dense, juicy, without voids. The structure of the pulp is oily-sandy. Few seeds are produced; they are found in 2-3 nests.
When it ripens
The yellow-fruited tomato variety of Siberian selection is considered mid-season. It takes 110 days for tomatoes to fully ripen. Ripening times vary depending on the climate of the region. The harvest begins from early July to mid-September.
These tomatoes look bright and unusual as part of holiday cuts.
Tomato yield Golden Buratino
Golden Pinocchio is a medium-yielding variety of tomato crop. The main shoot grows up to six clusters. Each of them bears 6-8 fruits. From one bush you can harvest up to 7 kg of crop, and from 1 sq. m – up to 15 kg.
Resistance to adverse factors
The property of folk breeders withstands weather vagaries and gusts of northern winds.They can tolerate long rains, but not drought. Also, the vegetable crop reacts poorly to heat and sweltering sun rays.
Where is it grown?
The yellow-fruited variety is grown in the Southern and Central regions. Residents of the North are recommended to cultivate the plant in greenhouses.
Purpose and application
The vegetable crop of the Zolotoy Pinocchio variety is excellent when eaten fresh. The fruits can be used to make salads, winter preparations, and holiday cuts. They are also good for canning and pickling. In a jar, tomatoes look harmonious in tandem with their red counterparts. Yellow tomatoes can be used to make juices, purees and sauces.
Advantages and disadvantages
Apart from the non-standard shade, Golden Buratino tomatoes are no different from their red counterparts. The taste of the fruit is almost identical.
A variety of yellow-fruited tomatoes is considered hypoallergenic
Pros:
- high productivity;
- the fruits are large and juicy;
- great taste;
- universal use of tomatoes;
- Due to their thick skin, tomatoes can withstand heat treatment without deformation;
- development of a generative bush;
- the ability to collect seeds and propagate by seed without loss of varietal characteristics.
Minuses:
- the bushes are very weak;
- Fertilizer requires specialized preparations;
- short shelf life - up to three weeks.
Landing scheme and rules
It is recommended to plant Golden Buratino tomatoes in late April or early May. Two weeks before planting, they prepare the site. The area is plowed with shovels and weeds are removed. Prepare holes with a diameter of 40*60 cm and a depth of 15 cm. River sand, peat, 2 tbsp. are placed on the bottom. l. eggshell.
Planting algorithm:
- Gently straighten the root system of tomato seedlings.The seedling is carefully placed in a hole, deepened to the first leaves.
- The bush is sprinkled with soil and the root zone is compacted with your hands.
- The planted tomatoes are watered with 1.5 liters of settled water.
Two weeks after planting a vegetable crop, it needs to be fertilized with manure and nitrogen.
Care Tips
Yellow-fruited tomatoes are easy to care for, but they are not a “weekend” variety. Due to the generative nature of bush growth, they require increased attention from gardeners.
- Tomatoes need irrigation 2-3 times a week. They need to be watered with settled water at room temperature. One bush will require 3 liters.
- The row spacing should be weeded every week with a small rake. The procedure helps improve soil aeration and remove weeds.
- Tomatoes are fed with phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen. You can also use complex fertilizers. During the growing season, 3-4 fertilization procedures are required.
- Bushes of the yellow-fruited variety need staking of thin stems. They often cannot support the weight of the fruit. Then creases appear, the lashes break and fall to the ground.
- To protect plantings from invasions of pests and diseases, you should treat the bushes 1-2 times a month with special preparations. Spraying the beds with a solution of potassium permanganate is also suitable.
- You can form a bush with 2-3 stems. The remaining stepsons are subject to removal.
If you carry out the full range of care, Golden Buratino tomatoes will reward you with tasty, large fruits.
In July, it is better to water tomatoes 3-4 times a week.
Treatment against diseases and pests
If your Golden Pinocchio tomatoes have curled leaves but no spots or bugs, this is not considered a sign of infection. The variety is famous for its high immunity to diseases and bugs.If the plant is not taken care of, blossom end rot and fasciations may develop. The variety is not afraid of other fungal infections. You can treat the bushes with Fundazol or Ordanone for prevention.
Chemicals are usually used according to instructions
Due to abundant watering and lack of lighting in greenhouses, tomatoes are sometimes affected by black stem. A symptom of the disease is rotting and darkening of the root system. Then the painful specimens are removed, and the soil is treated with 1% Bordeaux mixture. Slugs and cabbage weeds often attack seedlings. You can save yourself from the first pests with a solution of ammonia or Metaldehyde. The cabbage plant is afraid of the insecticide Condidor.
To prevent the development of diseases and beetle attacks, you can adhere to the following measures:
- disinfection of seed material before planting;
- compliance with crop rotation;
- regular ventilation of the greenhouse;
- timely watering;
- compliance with the fertilizer application schedule.
Many inexperienced summer residents often ignore the timing of planting seeds and transplanting seedlings into the soil. This has a bad effect on the development of tomatoes and their yield.
Conclusion
The Golden Pinocchio tomato is a variety with an original color that successfully adapts to the conditions of Russia. The fruits are tasty, juicy, and universally used.
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