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When tomatoes first came to Europe, they came in only 2 colors: red and yellow. Since then, the color palette of these vegetables has expanded significantly, and the yellow color has been enriched with various shades: from almost white to yellow-orange. These are the tomatoes that are most loved by many gardeners, not only for their excellent taste, but also for their undoubted benefits.
The benefits of yellow tomatoes
Scientists have found that yellow tomatoes are 2 times healthier than red ones. They contain the maximum content of lycopene, which is a strong antioxidant. Its effect on the body is multifaceted, including slowing down the aging of the human body. The effect increases according to age. Tetra-cis-lycopene has the same properties. It is a carotenoid pigment and exhibits antioxidant properties. Yellow tomatoes have a unique vitamin and mineral composition and the lowest calorie content of all tomatoes.
They are useful for the following diseases:
- oncological diseases, including prostate and bladder cancer;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system - myocin, which is found in yellow-fruited varieties of tomatoes, strengthens the heart and blood vessels;
- liver and kidney diseases;
- Digestive problems.
Due to their lower acid content, they can be eaten by those for whom red, sour varieties are contraindicated. Yellow-fruited varieties are the only tomatoes that can be consumed by allergy sufferers, since there is no allergy to them.
There are quite a few varieties of yellow-colored tomatoes. But, according to reviews from gardeners, one of the best is Zolotoy Koenigsberg.
This is the only yellow-fruited variety among all Koenigsbergs and the sweetest of them. The variety was bred in Siberia and was originally intended for cultivation in areas where summers are short but hot. It turned out that it also grows well in other regions, so Golden Koenigsberg settled on the plots of many gardeners in different parts of our country. In order to understand why it is so attractive to those who like to grow their own tomatoes, let’s look at its photo and read the full description and reviews, and find out the main characteristics.
Characteristics and description of tomato
The tomato variety Golden Konigsberg is indeterminate. This means that it does not stop growing on its own; the gardener will have to take care of this when rationing the harvest and forming the bush. If you plant it in open ground, where it grows well, the height of the bush will be up to 1.5 m. In a greenhouse this figure is higher and reaches 2 m. In short summer conditions, the Golden Konigsberg tomato is capable of producing a harvest on only two shoots. When forming a bush, in addition to the main stem, a stepson is left under the first flower cluster, since it has great growth power. All other stepsons must be regularly removed onto a stump.
Two axillary shoots will form the main stems. This method is also suitable for the Golden Koenigsberg tomato.
No more than 8 clusters are left on the tomato, and in unfavorable summers or on a weakened plant, no more than 6. Next, the top is pinched, leaving 2-3 leaves above the flower cluster for better nutrition. The harvest will be considerable, since each cluster usually produces up to 6 tomatoes, the weight of the first ones is up to 400g, and somewhat less in subsequent clusters. With good care, experienced gardeners can remove up to 2 buckets of tomatoes from one plant.
One can say about the fruits of Golden Koenigsberg that they are a combination of beauty, benefits and excellent taste. Hefty golden-orange cream with a barely noticeable nose just begs to be served on the table.
The pulp is dense, there are few seeds in the tomato, but there is a lot of sugars and dry substances, so it has a rich taste that is closer to fruit than to vegetable. For this and for the beautiful color and shape of the fruit, Golden Koenigsberg is sometimes called the “Siberian apricot”.
According to its ripening period, it is classified as a mid-season variety. When sowing seedlings in March, the first fruits can be tasted already in July.
To taste the tasty and healthy fruits of the Golden Koenigsberg tomato, you need to work hard.
Features of care
Like all mid-season tomatoes, the Golden Koenigsberg variety is grown through seedlings. You need to sow the seeds 2 months before transplanting the seedlings into the ground. Each region will have its own deadlines. For the middle zone, this is the end of February, the beginning of March for growing in a greenhouse, and mid-March for planting tomatoes in open ground.
Growing seedlings
Seeds need to be prepared before sowing.Only well-executed large seeds are selected - they will grow into strong plants. To further protect tomatoes from diseases, they are pickled in a solution of potassium permanganate, which is popularly called potassium permanganate. You cannot keep them in the solution for more than half an hour. After processing, tomato seeds should be rinsed well under running water and then soaked in any stimulant. This will increase the energy of seed germination and give future Golden Koenigsberg tomato plants strength and resistance to diseases. You can combine disinfection and stimulation by soaking the seeds in aloe juice diluted in half with water.
The seeds swell at about 18 hours. After which they are immediately sown in containers in a pre-prepared mixture of sand, purchased soil and turf or leaf soil in equal parts. If there is ash, it can also be added to the planting mixture. Art. is enough. spoons per 1 kg of soil.
The planting depth is 2 cm, and the distance between adjacent seeds is from 2 to 3 cm. If you are not going to pick seedlings, Golden Koenigsberg tomato seeds can be planted in small individual cassettes or cups. In the future, the plants will need to be transferred to larger containers. Such tomatoes will begin to bear fruit earlier. They cannot be planted immediately in large containers. The roots do not have time to absorb the large volume, and the soil may turn sour.
The sown seeds are covered with soil and a plastic bag is placed over the container.Golden Konigsberg tomato seeds germinate best at a temperature of about 25 degrees, so the container with the seeds should be kept in a warm place. As soon as the first loops of the seedlings hatch, the bag is removed and the container is placed in the brightest and coolest place. After a few days, the temperature is raised to 20 degrees during the day and 17 at night.
Golden Konigsberg tomato plants dive as soon as 2 true leaves appear.
Watering the seedlings should be moderate only with warm, settled water. During the growing season, Golden Konigsberg tomato seedlings should be fertilized 2-3 times with a complex soluble mineral fertilizer containing microelements. The dosage is reduced by half from the norm for feeding in open ground.
Before moving to a permanent location, Golden Konigsberg tomato seedlings need to be accustomed to fresh air. To do this, they take it outside, first for a short time, then gradually increase it.
Care after disembarkation
Seedlings planted in soil well seasoned with humus and fertilizers are watered and shaded so that they take root faster. In the future, care consists of regular watering and fertilizing. At the first stage of growth, 10 liters per square meter are poured once a week. During the period of flowering and fruiting - 2 times a week for the same amount. As soon as the fruits are fully formed on all clusters, reduce watering. Water only at the root with warm water 3 hours before sunset.
This tomato variety is fed every decade with a complete complex fertilizer, increasing the potassium rate with the beginning of flowering. The Golden Koenigsberg tomato is prone to blossom end rot, so it will require 1-2 feedings with calcium nitrate solution at the time the first cluster is formed and after 2 weeks. This tomato variety needs preventive treatments against diseases, especially late blight. At the beginning of the growing season, it is possible to use chemicals; with the beginning of flowering, you need to switch to traditional methods.
Simple but regular care will allow you to get a good harvest of tasty and healthy fruits that have a healing effect.
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