A bright variety with a rich taste - the "Golden Bullet" tomato: we grow crops to the envy of all our neighbors

Yellow tomatoes are becoming more and more popular every year. They contain fewer substances that can cause an allergic reaction and increase the acidity of gastric juice than in their red-fruited counterparts. They taste little different from red tomatoes. Such berries are considered an excellent option for dietary and baby food.

Among the abundance of yellow-fruited tomato varieties, many gardeners choose the Golden Bullet tomato. Its fruits are distinguished by their rich taste, and the plants themselves are famous for their unpretentious care. What are the pros and cons of this variety, and is it worth the attention of gardeners - read on.

general description

The Golden Bullet tomato is a variety of yellow-fruited tomatoes. His seeds have been sold in Russian markets since 2000.

Advice! Since the Golden Bullet is a cultivar, the seeds from its fruits are used for planting. To prepare planting material, you need to choose seeds from fruits that are fully ripe on the bush. The seeds are washed under running water, cleaned of pulp, dried on paper. The prepared planting material is stored in fabric bags.

Distinctive features of the variety

The main characteristic feature of the variety is considered to be a bright yellow, almost orange color.... The shape of the berries is elongated, like cream. This variety is distinguished by a rich, sweet fruit taste with tomato sourness. The aroma of yellow tomatoes is pronounced. The pulp is firm but tender.

The popularity of yellow tomatoes is due to the usefulness such berries. They contain lycopene, which helps to normalize metabolic processes, cleanses the body of toxins, free radicals and harmful cholesterol, fights against pathogenic microflora in the intestines and has a positive effect on the condition of the heart muscle.

Beta carotene sharpens vision, strengthens the immune system and has a positive effect on the condition of the skin. Myocin strengthens the elements of the circulatory system.

Yellow tomatoes are low in acids and allergens... Such tomatoes are suitable for feeding children and people with high acidity of gastric juice.

The golden bullet is immune to major tomato diseases... It is unpretentious in maintenance and requires minimal labor from the gardener.

About other varieties of yellow tomatoes:

Fruity-flavored hybrid - yellow date tomato

Tall unusual tomato "Giraffe"

A variety with a high content of beta-carotene - "Fairy's Gift"

Main characteristics

The characteristics of the Golden Bullet will not impress all gardeners. They will appeal to newcomers but disappoint farmers who grow tomatoes for sale.

Characteristics and description of the variety:

Growing seedlings

The Golden Bullet tomato is grown in seedlings... The seeds are sown in the second half of March. The warmer it is in the region, the earlier they start growing seedlings.

Planting material processing

Before you start growing tomatoes, you need to prepare planting material... This will facilitate the further care of the seedlings and reduce the likelihood of disease.

Seed preparation stages:

1. Check the expiration dates of the planting material. The seeds are sorted out, removing darkened and damaged specimens.
2. The seeds are soaked in a solution made from 1 tsp of salt and a glass of water. After half an hour, the planting material, which has sunk to the bottom, is collected and used for planting. Floated seeds will not sprout.
3. The planting material is disinfected. To do this, it is soaked for 20 minutes in hydrogen peroxide or in a solution of potassium permanganate. Then the seeds are washed under running water.
4. Seed germination must be stimulated. The planting material is wrapped in cheesecloth, poured over with warm water and folded in a saucer. The container is covered with foil and removed to a warm place for 2 days. As the liquid dries, it is topped up. Growth stimulants are often used instead of regular water. Then the soaking time can be reduced.

Important! Not all seeds need disinfection. Some manufacturers pickle their products in the factory. This is evidenced by the record on the package and the unusual color of the seeds.

Soil and containers for seedlings

Soil for tomatoes is chosen light and nutritious.... The store sells ready-made universal mixtures for growing compounds. But experienced gardeners prefer to prepare the soil mixture on their own. For this, peat, humus and garden soil are mixed in equal proportions. A glass of ash is added to the resulting composition.

For sowing seeds, use wide, but shallow containers.... For picking plants - 300 ml pots. The soil and containers for growing seedlings are disinfected - pickled with a strong solution of potassium permanganate.

Sowing seeds

Prepared soil is poured into seedling boxes and watered with warm water... In the soil, grooves are made 1 cm deep at a distance of 3 cm from each other. Seeds are placed in the prepared grooves at a distance of 2 cm. They are sprinkled with earth, which is not tamped.

Boxes with seeds are covered with foil and put away in a warm place... The higher the temperature, the faster the seeds will germinate.

Seedling care

The rules for growing seedlings are simple... Only by observing them, it will be possible to get healthy plants that will give a good harvest:

1. After the first shoots appear, the tomatoes are rearranged in a well-lit place. At first, they need backlighting with fluorescent lamps.
2. The film is removed from the seedlings 2-4 days after germination. Before that, they are periodically ventilated.
3. Watering should be moderate but regular. Water should be used at room temperature. The liquid should not get on the ground part of the plants.
4. Plants dive when the first true leaves appear on them. They are seated in containers with drainage at the bottom.
5. After the pick, the first plant feeding is done. Fertilizers are applied for the second time after another 2 weeks. The last time the tomatoes are fed 3 days before planting in a permanent place.
6. 2 weeks before the pick, the seedlings begin to harden. To do this, boxes with tomatoes are taken out into fresh air, each time increasing the residence time.

How to grow a Golden Bullet tomato

The Golden Bullet variety is grown mainly in the open field.... In such conditions, it gives the best yield results even in the climate of the central and northern regions. Tomatoes are planted in open ground in May, if the weather is warm above + 15 ° C.

Planting tomatoes in a permanent place

Tomato beds are prepared in autumn... They are cleaned of all plant residues. Fertilizers are applied to the soil in the form of humus and ash. In the spring, they dig up the soil. It is cleaned of formed plants and watered with copper sulfate.

Digging holes in rows 15 cm deep... For 1 sq. m place 3 recesses. They are filled with long-acting mineral fertilizers. Seedlings are watered, fed and removed from the pot along with an earthen clod. Place 1 plant in each well. The depressions are covered with earth, which is compacted in a circle.

Planted tomatoes are watered with warm water... For each bush, 1 liter of liquid is used.

Gold Bullet Care

The golden bullet, although considered a determinant tomato, requires a garter... Its bushes grow taller than 50 cm. Therefore, under the weight of the fruits, without support, they will tend to the ground.

Form a tomato into 2-3 stalks... Extra stepsons and leaves are removed. This procedure is carried out once a week in the morning or in the evening.

Watering should be infrequent, but abundant... On average, this procedure is carried out 1-2 times a week. 2-3 liters of water are consumed per plant.

After each watering, the soil must be loosened... This is done so that the wet earth after drying does not form a crust on the beds, which prevents the evaporation of liquid and normal air exchange in the roots.

During the season, the Golden Bullet tomato is fed 3 times:

1. The first time this is done 14 days after the transplant. A mixture of "Superphosphate", potassium salt and urea is used.
2. The second time tomatoes are fed with chicken manure diluted with water. "Superphosphate" is added to the mixture.
3. The last time they apply complex fertilizers that contain phosphorus.

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What problems do gardeners face

When growing tomatoes, gardeners often face a variety of problems. The list contains the most common ones:

1. Tomato leaves have changed their appearance... Yellowed and curled leaves do not always indicate plant disease. Yellowness and other changes on the leaves often appear when there is a lack of nutrients. For example, a purple color of the leaf plate speaks of a lack of phosphorus, curled leaves are a sign of potassium deficiency.
2. Bushes have stopped growing... This problem often occurs when there is a lack of nitrogen.
3. Plants form a huge amount of greenerybut do not set fruit. Tomatoes are fattened with an excess of nutrients.
4. The bushes are withered, but there are no signs of disease... This indicates waterlogging or lack of moisture in the soil. Another possible cause of this problem is watering tomatoes with ice water.
5. The fruit tastes watery... This problem occurs when too much greenery is removed from the bush.

Diseases and pests

The golden bullet has a high immunity to many diseases of nightshade crops... With improper care and neglect of the rules, there is a possibility of tomato infection.

Rules for the prevention of tomato diseases:

1. Disinfection... Seeds, seedling containers, soil and garden tools are subject to processing.
2. Maintaining optimal humidity... Too dry or wet soil is the optimal conditions for the development of fungal and viral pathogens.
3. Correct crop rotation... Tomatoes should not be planted in beds where nightshade crops grew. This will increase the risk of plant infection.
4. Correct neighborhood... Do not plant potatoes nearby. This crop attracts pests.
5. Tomato bushes need periodically spray with a solution of potassium permanganate, "Fitosporin" or copper sulfate. This prevents the appearance of fungal diseases.
6. To scare away pests and prevent diseases that they carry, the bushes are sprayed with soapy water or a decoction of wormwood.

Growing rules in the greenhouse and in the open field

When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse process the walls of the room. They are sprayed with a solution of copper sulfate or potassium permanganate. Tomatoes are watered less frequently in the greenhouse. Enough once a week. In the greenhouse, bacteria and viruses spread more quickly through the beds. Therefore, it is imperative to ventilate the room daily.

After planting tomatoes in open ground the beds are mulching. At night, the plants are covered with a film that protects them from frost.

Harvesting and application of the crop

The fruits of the Golden Bullet are harvested in the second half of July... Tomatoes are picked from the bush by the piece. These tomatoes are stored in boxes. Unripe fruits are placed in a warm, dry place. The berries ripen perfectly in the warmth without losing their taste.

The crop is used for fresh consumption... It is also suitable for preserving berries as a whole and harvesting tomato products.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Benefits of the Golden Bullet:

• immunity to tomato diseases;
• beautiful colour;
• low allergenicity;
• unpretentious care;
• pleasant taste;
• rich composition.

Of the shortcomings, the low yield of this variety is distinguished.... There are yellow tomatoes with higher rates.

Reviews about the Golden Pool

Reviews of the Golden Pool are controversial... Growers love their rich flavor, but complain about the variety's low yield.

Irina, Zheleznogorsk: “I have grown the Golden Bullet many times. The fruits of this tomato are beautiful and delicious. Fiddle with him a little. Formed in 3 stems. The yield, of course, is rather low. Only a 5 liter bucket was collected from 1 sq. m per season. Now I don’t grow, I found more productive varieties that are in no way inferior to this ”.

Victor, Tver:“I tried to grow the Golden Bullet. The variety disappointed. For modern tomatoes, it has a low yield. For the sake of justice, it should be noted that its fruits are really tasty and beautiful, as in the photo ".

Conclusion

Golden Bullet is a tomato variety that has beautiful, tasty yellow fruits. It is distinguished by its unpretentious care, resistance to tomato diseases and temperature extremes. It is easy to grow it on your site. The disadvantage of this variety is its low yield. How serious this minus is is up to you.