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The Golden Eggs tomato is an early-ripening variety bred by Siberian breeders. The bushes are compact in size and require minimal care. The variety is suitable for growing in open areas and is resistant to changing weather conditions and diseases.
Characteristics of the variety
Description of tomato Golden Eggs:
- early maturation;
- yield 8-10 kg per 1 sq. m landings;
- bush height 30-40 cm;
- compact plant size;
- friendly ripening of fruits.
Features of the fruits of the Golden Eggs variety:
- weight up to 200 g;
- rich yellow color;
- elongated shape resembling an egg;
- good taste;
- absence of allergens in the pulp.
The variety is recommended for growing in areas without shelter. The fruits ripen on the bushes even under unfavorable conditions. After green tomatoes are harvested, they are stored at home for ripening.
According to reviews and photos, Golden Egg tomatoes have universal use and are suitable for preparing salads, appetizers, first and second courses. When canned, they do not crack and retain their shape. The whitish pulp of the fruit does not contain allergens, so they are used for baby and dietary food. Purees and juices are obtained from tomatoes.
Obtaining seedlings
Tomato seeds Golden Eggs are planted at home. The seedlings are provided with the necessary conditions and care. Plants are prepared for transfer to a permanent location.
Planting seeds
Seeds of the Golden Egg variety are planted at the end of February or in March. Light fertile soil fertilized with humus is first prepared. The soil is prepared in the fall at a summer cottage or purchased ready-made soil in a store. Tomatoes can be planted in peat tablets or cassettes.
The soil must be disinfected to eliminate pests and pathogens. It is heated for 30 minutes in the microwave. After treatment, the soil is used after 2 weeks so that beneficial bacteria can multiply in it.
Containers 15-18 cm high are filled with soil. When using large boxes, tomatoes will require picking. You can avoid replanting by using separate 0.5 liter cups.
To disinfect, seeds are placed in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate for 20 minutes. Planting material is washed and planted in the ground.
Tomato seeds are planted to a depth of 0.5 cm. The containers are covered with film and transferred to a dark place. Germination of tomatoes occurs at temperatures above 20°C. When sprouts appear, the containers are moved to the windowsill.
Conditions for seedlings
The development of Golden Egg tomato seedlings occurs when certain conditions are met:
- daytime temperature from +23 to +25°C;
- night temperature +16°C;
- daylight hours 12-14 hours;
- watering with warm water.
The room where tomatoes are planted is regularly ventilated, but the plants should not be exposed to drafts.
The duration of daylight hours is increased by illumination. Fluorescent lamps or phytolamps are installed at a distance of 30 cm from the seedlings.
The soil is watered with settled water. It is best to use a spray bottle. When watering, you must ensure that water does not get on the leaves of the plants.
After the tomatoes have 2 leaves, they are picked into separate containers. Weak and elongated seedlings are eliminated. After picking, the tomatoes are watered every week.
In April, Golden Egg tomatoes begin to harden. First, open the window for 2-3 hours, then transfer the containers with plantings to the balcony. Gradually, the tomatoes will get used to natural conditions and will more easily tolerate planting in a greenhouse or open ground.
Landing in the ground
Golden Egg tomatoes are transferred to a permanent location in May. The seedlings should reach 30 cm in height and have 6-7 leaves.
The variety is grown both in open ground and under cover. A higher yield is obtained when planting tomatoes in a greenhouse or greenhouse. In Siberian conditions, the variety ripens in open areas. Tomatoes prefer light soil and places well lit by the sun.
The soil for tomatoes is prepared in the fall by digging and adding humus. To increase soil fertility, add 20 g of potassium salt and superphosphate. In spring it is enough to carry out deep loosening.
It is not recommended to plant tomatoes after tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplants. In a greenhouse, it is better to completely replace the top layer of soil.
Holes are dug in the garden bed where the tomatoes are transferred, preserving the earthen lump. For 1 sq. m place no more than 4 plants. The roots are covered with soil, after which the tomatoes are watered.No moisture or fertilizer is added for the next 7-10 days to allow the tomatoes to adapt to the changed conditions.
Variety care
Fruiting of tomatoes depends on the supply of moisture and nutrients. According to reviews, Golden Egg tomatoes are unpretentious in care and do not require pinching. Low-growing bushes are tied at the top to a support.
Watering plants
Tomatoes are watered once or twice a week, taking into account weather conditions and their stage of development. The water is pre-settled in barrels and added in the morning or evening.
Watering scheme for Golden Egg tomatoes:
- before the formation of buds - every 3 days with 3 liters of water per bush;
- during the flowering period - 5 liters of water weekly;
- during fruiting - 2 liters of water twice a week.
A sign of a lack of moisture is yellowing and curling of the tops. With insufficient moisture, the inflorescences begin to fall off. Excess moisture slows down the development of tomatoes and provokes the development of diseases.
After watering, the soil is loosened to a depth of 5 cm so as not to damage the roots of the tomatoes. Mulching with peat or straw will help maintain soil moisture.
Fertilizer application
Tomatoes are fed with organic or mineral substances. During the season, 3-4 treatments are carried out.
For the first feeding, 0.5 liters of slurry is required. It is added to a 10-liter bucket of water, and the resulting solution is poured over the tomatoes at the root. The consumption of the product for each plant is 1 liter.
When the ovaries are formed, tomatoes are treated with a solution based on phosphorus and potassium. Phosphorus is responsible for the transport of nutrients in the plant body and the development of the root system. The final taste of tomatoes depends on potassium.
An effective way to feed is to spray tomatoes on the leaves. To prepare a solution for foliar treatment, take components with phosphorus and potassium in an amount of 10 g each.
Between treatments of tomatoes there is a gap of 2-3 weeks. You can replace minerals with wood ash.
Protection from diseases and pests
According to the description, Golden Egg tomatoes remain resistant to major crop diseases. To protect plantings from late blight, they are treated with Ordan. Based on it, a solution is prepared, which is sprayed onto the plants leaf by leaf. Treatment is carried out every 10-14 days and stopped 20 days before harvesting.
When attacked by pests, the aboveground part of the tomatoes is damaged and the yield decreases. Insecticides are used against insects. Among the folk remedies, dusting with tobacco dust and watering with garlic and onion infusions are effective.
Reviews from gardeners
Conclusion
Tomatoes of the Golden Egg variety are suitable for children's and dietary nutrition. The variety is unpretentious and produces a high early harvest even in unfavorable conditions. Tomatoes are cared for by watering and fertilizing. To protect against diseases, preventive spraying of tomatoes is carried out.
