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Growing tomatoes on the plots, many vegetable growers discover varieties that they consider to be their find. I like everything about them, from the appearance to the comfort of care. These tomatoes linger in the beds for many seasons, delighting their owners with a delicious harvest. Among such “finds” many call the tomato “Golden mother-in-law”.
The eccentricity of a beautiful tomato
Tomatoes “Golden mother-in-law” – 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 than traditional reds. What did the variety attract demanding gardeners?
According to reviews, growing Golden Mother-in-Law yellow tomatoes is no more difficult than classic ones. The hybrid belongs to the early ripening, so it manages to produce a crop even in the harsh climate of Siberia.
The Golden Mother-in-Law variety was bred by Lyubov Myazina, a breeder. The plant has a set of positive qualities that are valued in tomatoes. What these qualities are, we will consider in more detail in the description of the Golden Mother-in-Law tomatoes.
- Growing versatility. Tomatoes of this variety grow equally successfully both in greenhouses and in open ground. This is an important advantage of a tomato, because everyone chooses the method of cultivation according to their capabilities.
- Early ripening variety. To get a full-fledged tomato crop, 90 days after germination is enough. This setting is very suitable for regions with a cool climate. After all, even in a harsh climate, gardeners want to please their home with delicious tomatoes from the garden. The second advantage of early ripening tomatoes is the ability to give the crop before many pests and diseases appear on the site.
- Bush power. The plant reaches a height of 80 cm, powerful, compact, medium foliage. A sort of determinant type. Low-growing tomatoes do not require supports for tying, which is also appreciated by gardeners because of the time savings. In the open field does not require formation and pinching. And when growing in greenhouses, you need to remove the side shoots, lower leaves and form a bush into two stems.
- The fruits of the Golden Mother-in-Law are very beautiful, sweet and healthy. Orange tomatoes contain more beta-carotene than red ones, so they are more often used in dietary and children’s diets. Medium-sized tomatoes (about 200 grams), dense, rounded 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 the greenhouse and is 4 kg per bush, and 2,5 kg in open ground, 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 as a whole – they look beautiful and original. In addition, tomatoes do not crack during heat treatment.
- Decorative. The fruits are compactly collected in a brush, ripen together. The combination of orange color of ripe tomatoes and green foliage decorates the site very much.
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 ripe tomato variety resists TMV (tobacco mosaic virus), bacteriosis and alternariosis well, but is susceptible to phytophthora lesions.
The nuances of growing
The hybrid combines many advantages, but the main thing for gardeners is the excellent health of the plant and good yields. The agricultural technique of growing this variety of tomato is not fundamentally different from the classical cultivation of tomatoes, so no additional knowledge is needed. There are nuances, like every culture, but they are not difficult to perform. To get a good harvest of Golden Mother-in-Law tomatoes, you need to pay attention to the following points.
Choosing a site for placing ridges
The hybrid prefers well-fertilized soil with organic matter. The acidity index should not exceed a pH value of 6-7, because tomatoes love slightly acidic or neutral soil.
A place for planting tomato seedlings of this variety is chosen protected from strong winds and the scorching sun.
Be sure to take into account the requirements of crop rotation for tomatoes. Therefore, the bed is not broken in the same place where nightshade, especially tomatoes, grew last season.
Before planting tomato seedlings, be sure to dig, loosen and level the soil. At the same time, roots and stems of weeds are removed.
In regions with a cool climate, the tomato variety can be grown on high, warm ridges.
Growing seedlings
Initially determined with the term of sowing. Seedlings of early varieties of tomatoes are planted in a permanent place at the age of 55-60 days. Based on this, and also taking into account the climatic features of the region, the date of sowing tomato seeds for seedlings is calculated.
For tomato seedlings, soil mixture, containers and seeds are prepared. The soil is prepared 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 has all the necessary nutrients. Purchased soil can also be calcined and disinfected.
Seeds of hybrids of the first generation go on sale already fully prepared for sowing.
Before sowing tomato seeds, the soil is moistened, grooves are made and then the seeds are placed 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. The film in this case will help create a small greenhouse effect, and the seeds will germinate faster.
As soon as tomato shoots appear, the film is removed, the containers are transferred to a windowsill or other place with good lighting. At the same time, one should not forget that in addition to light, tomato seedlings require a comfortable temperature and humidity level.
Feed seedlings for the first time after picking. Two weeks before planting, regular hardening begins, although seedlings must be ventilated throughout the entire period of tomato seedling growth.
Transplanting into the ground and caring for plants
Tomato seedlings are planted at will 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.
According to vegetable growers, the Golden Mother-in-Law f1 tomato belongs to 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 transplantation, it is required:
- Careful watering with warm water. For a variety, it is better to set aside time for watering in the evening or early morning so that the sun does not burn wet leaves. Tomatoes need to be watered not too often, but plentifully. 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 is golden” 3-4 dressings are enough 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. The tomato responds well to spraying with a solution of boric acid – the flowering of the bush improves.
- Pasynkovanie more required in the greenhouse. It is carried out at least once every 5-7 days. It is best to transfer this procedure to the morning and in dry weather. If the Golden Mother-in-Law variety is grown on a trellis, then the stepson is left at level 4 or 5 of the inflorescence. In the future, a second stem is formed from it. In open ground, orange tomato does not require pinching. But if you remove the side shoots, then the growing season is reduced.
The susceptibility of the variety to late blight requires special attention of gardeners.
To avoid defeat, you must:
- follow the tomato planting pattern so as not to cause excessive thickening;
- regularly air the greenhouse;
- do not overmoisten the soil with watering;
- regularly spray tomatoes with “Fitosporin” or blue vitriol in order to prevent the disease.
If affected plants are seen, they should be removed from the garden and burned.
To protect the planting of tomatoes from the invasion of pests, insecticides are used – Decis, Confidor, Maxi, Arrivo. This tomato variety can be attacked by butterfly caterpillars, whitefly or aphids.
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