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In recent years, colorful vegetables have become fashionable. There was even a theory that in order to escape from depression and simply in order to maintain the necessary balance in the body, a person needs to eat about one serving per day (about 100 grams in weight) of a wide variety of vegetables or fruits in color. Among the varieties of tomatoes, such a large number of shades have recently appeared that only by eating these beloved vegetables (or, from a botanical point of view, berries), you can provide yourself with a so-called multi-colored plate for many days and weeks. This is especially easy to do in the summer for those lucky people who have their own plot with a vegetable garden. After all, many multi-colored varieties are not at all difficult to grow on your own, it will not take much time, and already, starting in July, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the taste of your own ground tomatoes.
In this article we will talk about one of the most attractive in appearance tomato varieties with a rich orange color - Golden Fleece. Even the name of the variety itself is very poetic, and just the appearance of ripe clusters of golden tomatoes can lift your spirits and make you smile. True, in the description of the Golden Fleece tomato variety, the characteristics of the fruits themselves sometimes vary in different sources.But this may be due to differences in care and growing conditions for tomatoes.
Description of the variety
The Golden Fleece tomato was the fruit of selection by specialists from the Poisk agricultural company. It appeared about 10 years ago and already in 2008 it was officially registered in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia. This variety can be grown both in open ground and under various shelters. It is zoned throughout our country.
The bushes are classified as determinant, although some are inclined to classify them as semi-determinate, since in favorable conditions they can grow quite tall, up to 1 meter in height or more. However, in standard open ground conditions, the height of Golden Fleece plants is about 40-60 cm.
Reviews from gardeners who grew the Golden Fleece tomato indicate that up to 7 plants can be planted in open ground on one square meter, and all of them will develop well. True, when planting thickly, this variety needs pinching, whereas if you plant it more sparingly (4-5 plants per 1 square meter), then the tomatoes can not even be pinched, but can be allowed to develop freely.
Here everyone is free to choose the growing method that they like best. And beginners can be advised to try both methods and, after analyzing the results, choose the most suitable one for themselves.
The leaves of this tomato are medium in size, standard in appearance, and the foliage is also average.
In terms of ripening time, Golden Fleece can be classified as an early-ripening tomato, since usually the first ripe fruits appear 87-95 days after germination. Although in some reviews gardeners call the variety rather late-ripening, this fact can only be attributed to the possibility of misgrading in the seeds.
It is difficult to call the yield from one bush a record - it is about 1.5 kg of tomatoes. But, taking into account the possibility of denser planting of Golden Fleece tomatoes, one square meter can result in quite good yield indicators - up to 10 kg of fruit.
Tomatoes resist various diseases and unfavorable growing conditions well.
Tomatoes of this variety are also not susceptible to cracking.
Characteristics of tomatoes
The Golden Fleece variety is distinguished by very attractive-looking fruits that have the following characteristics.
The shape of the fruit is usually ovoid, but, according to gardeners, some tomatoes grow more elongated, somewhat similar to bell peppers. Sometimes on the tips of tomatoes you can see a small growth, in the form of a spout. There is a small depression at the base of the stalk.
The size of the fruits of this variety is small, on average they weigh from 90 to 110 grams. They grow in the form of clusters, each of which contains from four to eight tomatoes.
Tomatoes at the stage of technical maturity have a green tint; as they ripen, they gradually turn yellow, which when fully ripe becomes bright orange. The pulp of the fruit is also a very beautiful rich red hue, somewhat reminiscent of the pulp of exotic fruits.
The skin of tomatoes is smooth, quite dense, the number of seed chambers is small - 2-3 pieces.
The taste of the fruit is assessed as good. Many people like it; they find sweetness and some zest in it. Others consider it ordinary and suitable only for conservation. But taste, as you know, is a very individual matter.
Golden Fleece tomatoes are well preserved and suitable for transportation over long distances.
Most gardeners agree that the Golden Fleece is ideally suited for whole-fruit canning, especially in combination with tomato varieties of the same shape, but red in color. And if you add yellow tomatoes to them, then a colorful fairy tale will come to life in the jars.
And fresh, in salads they look very attractive.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The Golden Fleece tomato is popular among gardeners due to its advantages:
- Unpretentiousness in cultivation (gartering and pinching are not necessary) and resistance to diseases.
- Early fruit ripening.
- Attractiveness and originality in the appearance of tomatoes and their good preservation.
- Possibility of growing in dense plantings.
The variety also has some disadvantages:
- Average yield per bush;
- Not the most outstanding tomato taste.
Reviews from gardeners
In most lists of the most attractive tomatoes to grow among the colorful orange tomatoes, the Golden Fleece variety is sure to be mentioned. And this is direct evidence of the popularity of this variety. Reviews from gardeners about the Golden Fleece tomato are also mostly positive.
Conclusion
For lovers of colorful tomatoes and housewives who value not only the practical, but also the aesthetic component of conservation, the Golden Fleece tomato will be a good choice. After all, it does not require scrupulous care and will withstand many adversities. But it can give you the opportunity to enjoy ripe tomatoes quite early, already in July. Unlike its more delicious and productive, but also later ripening comrades.
