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Growing tomatoes on plots, many vegetable growers discover varieties that they consider their discovery. I like everything about them, from their appearance to the ease of care. These tomatoes linger in the garden beds for many seasons, delighting their owners with a delicious harvest. Among such “finds” many call the “Golden Mother-in-law” tomato.
The uniqueness of a beautiful tomato
Tomatoes "Golden mother-in-law" are a beautiful plant with yellow fruits. The variety belongs to the category of exotic tomatoes. Yellow and orange varieties have always been in the elite category because they are grown less frequently than the traditional red ones. Why did demanding gardeners like this variety?
According to reviews, yellow “Golden Mother-in-law” tomatoes are no more difficult to grow than classic ones. The hybrid is an early ripening one, so it manages to produce a harvest even in the harsh climate of Siberia.
The “Golden Mother-in-Law” variety was developed by Lyubov Myazina, a Russian breeder. The plant has a set of positive qualities that are valued in tomatoes. Let’s look at what these qualities are in more detail in the description of the “Golden Mother-in-Law” tomatoes.
- Versatility of cultivation. Tomatoes of this variety grow equally successfully both in greenhouses and in open ground.This is an important advantage of tomatoes, because everyone chooses the cultivation method according to their capabilities.
- Early ripening of the variety. To get a full-fledged tomato harvest, 90 days after germination are enough. This option is very suitable for regions with cool climates. After all, even in harsh climates, gardeners want to please their family with delicious tomatoes from the garden. The second advantage of early-ripening tomatoes is the ability to harvest before many pests and diseases appear on the site.
- Bush power. The plant reaches a height of 80 cm, powerful, compact, medium foliage. Determinate type variety. Low-growing tomatoes do not require supports for tying, which is also appreciated by gardeners because it saves time. In open ground it does not require shaping or pinching. And when growing in greenhouses, you need to remove side shoots and lower leaves and form a bush into two stems.
- The fruits of “Mother-in-law Golden” are very beautiful, sweet and healthy. Orange tomatoes contain more beta-carotene than red ones, so they are more often used in diets and children's diets. The tomatoes are medium-sized (about 200 grams), dense, round with a glossy skin that protects the fruit from cracking.
- The yield of the “Golden Mother-in-law” tomato, according to vegetable growers, is higher in a greenhouse and amounts to 4 kg per bush, and in open ground – 2.5 kg, which can be confirmed by photos of plants.
- Versatility of use. Tomato perfectly complements all fresh salads and dishes with its rich taste and aroma. The fruits are suitable for canning in their entirety – they look beautiful and original. In addition, tomatoes do not crack during heat treatment.
- Decorative. The fruits are compactly collected in clusters and ripen together.The combination of the orange color of ripe tomatoes and green foliage really brightens up the area.
In addition to the listed characteristics, the nuances of agricultural technology of the Golden Mother-in-law tomato and susceptibility to diseases are very important for vegetable growers.
An early-ripening tomato variety resists TMV (tobacco mosaic virus), bacteriosis and Alternaria well, but is susceptible to late blight.
Nuances of cultivation
The hybrid combines many advantages, but the main thing for gardeners remains excellent plant health and good yield. The agricultural technology for growing this tomato variety is not fundamentally different from classical tomato cultivation, so no additional knowledge is needed. There are nuances, like every culture, but they are not difficult to implement. To get a good harvest of “Golden Mother-in-law” tomatoes, you need to pay attention to the following points.
Selecting a site for placing ridges
The hybrid prefers soil well fertilized with organic matter. The acidity value should not exceed a pH value of 6–7, because tomatoes love slightly acidic or neutral soil.
Choose a place for planting tomato seedlings of this variety that is protected from strong winds and scorching sun.
Be sure to take into account crop rotation requirements for tomatoes. Therefore, the bed is not laid out in the same place where nightshades, especially tomatoes, grew last season.
Before planting tomato seedlings, be sure to dig up, loosen and level the soil. At the same time, remove the roots and stems of weeds.
In regions with a cool climate, the tomato variety can be grown on high, warm ridges.
Growing seedlings
First, the sowing date is determined. Early variety tomato seedlings are planted in a permanent place at the age of 55-60 days.Based on this, and also taking into account the climatic characteristics of the region, the date for sowing tomato seeds for seedlings is calculated.
For tomato seedlings, soil mixture, containers and seeds are prepared. The soil is prepared to be nutritious, loose and breathable. If it is not possible to mix the components yourself, then it is better to purchase a ready-made mixture for tomato seedlings, which contains all the necessary nutrients. Purchased soil can also be calcined and disinfected.
Seeds of first generation hybrids go on sale already fully prepared for sowing.
Before sowing tomato seeds, moisten the soil, make grooves and then place the seeds in them at an equal distance from each other. The seeds should not be buried too deep; it is enough to place them in grooves 1.5 cm deep.
Then cover the tomato seeds with peat or soil mixture and place the container under the film. In this case, the film will help create a slight greenhouse effect, and the seeds will germinate faster.
As soon as the tomatoes sprout, remove the film and transfer the containers to a windowsill or other place with good lighting. It should not be forgotten that in addition to light, tomato seedlings require a comfortable temperature and humidity level.
The seedlings are fed for the first time after picking. Two weeks before planting, regular hardening begins, although the seedlings need to be ventilated throughout the entire period of tomato seedling growth.
Transplanting into soil and caring for plants
Tomato seedlings are planted, if desired, either in a greenhouse or in open ground. Planting pattern 40 cm x 70 cm.There should be no more than 5 plants per square meter of area.
According to reviews from vegetable growers, the Golden Mother-in-Law f1 tomato is one of those varieties whose yield does not differ much from the type of soil. There are some differences in care, but they consist of actions familiar to gardeners.
When growing this variety of tomato after transplanting, you need:
- Gentle watering with warm water. For this variety, it is better to set aside time for watering in the evening or early morning so that the sun does not burn the wet leaves. You don't need to water the tomato too often, but plenty. The frequency depends on the composition of the soil and weather conditions. It is enough to moisten orange tomatoes once a week in the absence of severe drought.
- Feeding is done according to the standard scheme for tomatoes. “Mother-in-law golden” requires 3-4 feedings before fruiting begins. It is important to take into account the fertility of the soil so as not to overfeed the plants and alternate organic matter with mineral compounds. Tomato responds well to spraying with a solution of boric acid - the flowering of the bush improves.
- Pinching is more required in the greenhouse. It is carried out at least once every 5-7 days. It is best to postpone this procedure to the morning and in dry weather. If the “Mother-in-Law Golden” variety is grown on a trellis, then the stepson is left at level 4 or 5 of the inflorescences. Subsequently, a second stem is formed from it. In open ground, an orange tomato does not require pinching. But if you remove side shoots, the growing season is shortened.
The variety's susceptibility to late blight requires special attention from gardeners.
To avoid defeat, you must:
- follow the tomato planting scheme so as not to cause excessive thickening;
- regularly ventilate the greenhouse;
- do not over-moisten the soil by watering;
- Regularly spray tomatoes with Fitosporin or copper sulfate to prevent the disease.
If affected plants are noticed, they should be removed from the garden bed and burned.
To protect tomato plantings from pest invasion, insecticides are used - “Decis”, “Confidor”, “Maxi”, “Arrivo”. This tomato variety can be attacked by butterfly caterpillars, whiteflies or aphids.
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