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Amateur and professional gardeners have long ceased to associate tomatoes with the color red. First there were pink, then yellow and orange tomatoes. Finally, it came to white, black, purple and even green tomatoes. Yes, yes, tomatoes can be green in color, but at the same time they are absolutely ripe and even taste much sweeter than regular red tomatoes.
Tomatoes of each color are responsible for certain properties of the fruit, for example, yellow and orange tomatoes have a high content of beta-carotene. In addition, the yellow color of tomatoes is caused by the presence of provitamin A in them, which can prevent the development of cancer. Yellow tomatoes have low acidity and high dry matter content and can be eaten by people who have allergic reactions to traditional red tomatoes. Therefore, yellow varieties of tomatoes must be grown in areas, along with their red counterparts. Moreover, they are not particularly capricious and demanding.
And the Goldfish tomato, the description and characteristics of the variety of which will be presented in this article, is one of the most attractive yellow tomatoes grown in our country.
Description of the variety
The tomato with the fabulously charming name Goldfish was bred in the difficult 90s of the last century by breeders of the Gisok seed company. In 1999, it was officially admitted to registration in the state register with access to all regions of Russia. This variety of tomatoes can be grown with equal success both in greenhouses and in open ground.
The variety is indeterminate, that is, it will grow and develop without any restrictions if it is not stopped in time. Therefore, limiting the growth of tomato bushes is not only possible, but also necessary, especially in regions with short and not very warm summers. However, in these areas it is strongly recommended to grow the Goldfish tomato exclusively in greenhouses, since due to the late ripening time in the open ground, it is unlikely that you will be able to see its beautiful ripe fruits. They simply won't have time to ripen.
It is advisable to form this tomato into one stem; in areas where there is enough sunlight and heat, you can try leaving two to four stems. This will have a beneficial effect on the yield, but only under the condition of regular and high-quality fertilizing.
The height of the Goldfish tomato bush can reach two meters or more. But it is difficult to call the bush powerful; its stems are of medium thickness and it requires obligatory garter. The leaves are light green in color and are characterized by a special delicacy. According to some imaginative gardeners, they resemble the tails of a goldfish.
This tomato forms a simple inflorescence. The very first inflorescence is planted quite high from the ground - after the 8th or 9th leaf. In the future, the formation of inflorescences follows every 3 leaves.
In terms of ripening time, this tomato variety can be classified as mid-season, and even late-ripening.It ripens for quite a long time and at least 120 days can pass from germination to the appearance of the first beautifully colored fruits.
The yield of the Goldfish tomato is at a good level and amounts to up to 9 kg of tomatoes per 1 sq. meters.
This variety of tomato is quite resistant to various unfavorable weather conditions and, most importantly, has low susceptibility to late blight. Among the disadvantages, one can notice its weak resistance to non-infectious blossom end rot of tomatoes. But this trouble can be quite easily cured even at the stage of tomato seedlings by mandatory feeding with various microelements and, especially, calcium. In addition, it is necessary to keep the soil under the tomato bushes in a moderately moist state, for example, with the help of mulch, and many problems will disappear by themselves.
Fruit characteristics
The spectacle of bushes of fruit-bearing tomato Goldfish can leave few people indifferent. So, the fruits of this variety have the following characteristics:
- Tomatoes have a well-defined finger-shaped shape with a prominent nose on the tail. Some people call tomatoes of this shape icicles, which quite accurately conveys their image.
- At the stage of technical maturity, the fruits have a dark green color with a pronounced spot at the stalk. As tomatoes ripen, they turn deep yellow and even orange at times. If there is a lack of heat and light, the green spot on the stalk may remain in its mature state.
- The pulp is dense, but quite juicy, the skin is thin, the fruits may be prone to cracking if there is a lack of certain mineral elements. The number of nests is no more than two.
- Tomatoes are small in size, each about 90-100 g, and grow in trusses, which consist of 4-8 fruits each.
- The taste of tomatoes can even be called dessert, they are so sweet. They bear fruit abundantly and for a long time, if possible until frost.
- Goldfish tomatoes are equally good for eating fresh, straight from the bush or in salads, or for canning whole fruits. Due to their small size, they will fit into any jar.
Features of cultivation
Due to the long ripening period of this period, it is recommended to sow the Goldfish tomato as early as possible, you can start as early as February. The deadline can be considered the first ten days of March.
Growing tomato seedlings is done in the traditional way. It is only necessary to take into account the tendency of tomatoes of this variety to be affected by blossom end rot, so be sure to monitor balanced feeding throughout the entire growing period: from seedlings to harvesting.
Tomato seedlings can be planted in a greenhouse as early as mid-May, but for planting in open ground it is better to wait until the beginning of calendar summer. The best planting scheme for tomato plants of this variety is 50x60 cm.
Before planting, fill the soil with ash and lime so as to be sure of sufficient calcium content in the soil. However, caution should be exercised, since excess calcium is just as harmful as its deficiency.
Reviews from gardeners
Reviews from people who planted this variety of tomatoes are quite varied, but positive characteristics still prevail. Some discrepancies with the declared yield and growth characteristics are explained either by misgrading or not entirely correct agricultural technology.
Conclusion
Tomatoes of the Golden Fish variety can be called one of the best among yellow-fruited medium-sized tomatoes of medium ripening. Both in terms of yield and taste, they usually do not cause any complaints. And some tendency to diseases can be prevented by proper care for them.
