A wonderful person in your garden - the "Golden Queen" tomato: early maturing, bright and so adored by aesthetic summer residents

Russian agronomists have presented the world with hundreds of delicious and unpretentious tomato varieties. What are the only varieties Fire, Golden Stream, Artist. All these vegetables are famous for their excellent characteristics and have won the hearts of many summer residents.

A special place among domestic tomato varieties is occupied by the Golden Queen. Tomatoes are famous for their excellent taste and grow in a greenhouse or outdoors. Consider further the features of the Golden Queen and find out the secrets of a successful harvest.

Description of the variety

The tomato belongs to the mid-season, the first harvest appears after 100-110 days. The stem is developed, the leaves are dark green. Tomatoes are tied and ripened in small tassels. The bush is not limited in growth, the average height is about 1 m.

Distinctive features

The Golden Queen tomato has an average degree of foliage and powerful bushes. The variety is resistant to crop diseases and adapts well to any climatic conditions. In addition, tomatoes are demanding on the composition of the soil.

After harvesting, tomatoes are stored for a long time, they perfectly tolerate transportation over long distances. The variety is often grown not only for personal consumption, but also for sale.

Characteristics of tomatoes and productivity

"Golden" vegetables are flat-round and slightly elongated. In a mature state, they acquire a rich honey-yellow color.

The weight of one tomato is about 300-400 g, in a heifer it can reach 700 g. The stalk has a pronounced ribbing.

The pulp is juicy, few seeds. The taste is pleasant, sweetish. The aroma is delicious, bright. From 1 sq. gardeners collect about 10 kg of delicious vegetables.

How to grow seedlings

Properly prepared seedlings - the guarantor of a rich harvest. Take this step as carefully as possible. Buy seeds for seedlings in the store or order online.

On the packaging, the manufacturer indicates a brief description of the variety and recommendations for growing.

Seed preparation

Treat the seeds with a solution of potassium permanganate. This will disinfect their surface and destroy harmful microorganisms. It is assumed that the store material has already been pre-treated with special preparations. However, it is better not to risk it and do it again yourself. For convenience, place the seeds in a cloth bag and soak in the solution for 20 minutes.

Next, the seeds need to be germinated. Germination is necessary to check the germination rate of the material and to accelerate its development. If during the germination stage you notice that some seeds have not sprouted, get rid of them immediately.

You will need gauze and plastic for germination. Wrap the seeds in slightly damp gauze and place in plastic. Make sure that the gauze does not dry out. At the same time, avoid waterlogging.

Important! For the fastest germination, it is recommended to use growth stimulants. Kornevin was recognized as an effective remedy. Soak the seeds in the solution for 6 hours. "Kornevin" will not only protect the culture from diseases, but also accelerate the growth of young roots.

Capacity and soil

Any clean and dry container is suitable for seedlings. Peat pots are the most popular among gardeners.They are environmentally friendly and affordable, and also maintain the required moisture level. Sold in any specialty store. In addition to peat containers, flower pots or wooden boxes, as well as similar containers, are suitable for seedlings.

The soil is either purchased at the store or prepared independently. The finished soil has a number of its advantages, the main of which are:

• it contains accessible macro- and microelements that are necessary for plants;
• the earth contains the necessary microflora;
• differs in ease;
• absorbs water well and retains it in itself;
• has an optimal acidity level.

Among the ready-made soils, the most popular are the mixtures "Generous earth", "Krepysh", "Bogatyr", "Magic bed". When buying, trust only trusted manufacturers with a good reputation. It will not be superfluous to consult with familiar gardeners and find out what mixture they use for seedlings.

Sowing

Prepare seedlings 50-60 days before disembarking on the site. Place drainage on the bottom of the container, pour soil and pour warm, settled water. When the water is absorbed, make holes 1-2 cm deep. Sow seeds in them and sprinkle with earth on top.

The optimum distance between seeds is about 3 cm. If the soil is dry, spray it with a spray bottle. Cover the containers with a lid and place in a warm, lighted place.

Growing and care

The temperature should be at least 20-23 degrees. After the first shoots appear, the lid must be removed.

Seedlings should be in a bright place, otherwise arrange additional lighting with lamps. The first watering - 10 days after planting the seeds. For irrigation, only settled warm water is suitable.

As soon as the first leaves appear, feed the seedlings. For this, liquid bird droppings or the preparation "Fitosporin" are suitable. This protects the plant from possible diseases and strengthens the immune system.

In the future, it is recommended to arrange top dressing for tomatoes every 10 days.

How to grow tomatoes

Correctly grown seedlings acquire a rich green color. It is transplanted into the garden after the appearance of 6-7 leaves and the first flower brush.

Landing

To begin with, prepare the land in the garden or vegetable garden. The first stage begins in the fall, when gardeners remove all garbage and plant residues from the site.

In the spring, the beds are dug - it saturates the soil with oxygen and makes it more airy. Disinfection of the soil is mandatory, for example, with hydrogen peroxide or boiling water. Also create a top layer of sawdust or sand. These elements additionally perfectly loosen the soil.

Important! For 1 sq. m no more than 3 plants are planted. Dense planting reduces yields, so the optimal distance between the bushes should be at least 50 cm. Planting ends with watering the plants.

Care

The Golden Queen variety is formed into 1 or 2 stems. Water the bushes after 12 days after disembarkation... Watering should be spot, it is desirable that the water falls directly under the root.

Excessive humidity gives rise to dangerous fungi and diseases. Further plant watered every 5-6 days. This is best done in the early morning or evening. If it is a hot rainy summer, the amount of watering is reduced.

Tomatoes form stepchildren. In other words, these are additional shoots that need to be removed at intervals of 5-8 days. Stepson is an indispensable item in the care of the Golden Queen. It is better to use gloves to spawn plants. Garden shears are sometimes used.

Remember to loosen the soil and remove weeds. If this is not done, the favorable environment for the development of tomatoes will be disrupted, which will affect the quantity and quality of the crop.

Be sure to add mineral and organic fertilizers. They feed the Golden Queen since the formation of the first ovaries. Wood ash serves as an excellent feeding. It is easy to obtain and has an effective effect on the health of the bushes.In addition to ash, gardeners actively use liquid mullein, urea, ammonium nitrate, and herbal teas as fertilizers.

Features of cultivation and possible difficulties

It is important that by the time the vegetables are planted, the land is as saturated with useful elements as possible. To do this, in early spring, add a mixture of compost, sand and garden soil to the soil. Tamp and water thoroughly. Such soil preparation is especially relevant for greenhouses and greenhouses.

In the process of cultivating varieties, gardeners are faced with the problem of a lack of nitrogen-containing dressings. White and yellow spots appear on the leaves, the bushes slowly dry out. To prevent this, alternate mineral and organic fertilizers. Apply them at intervals of 10-15 days before harvest. Top dressing not only develops the plant, but also protects against diseases.

Diseases and pests

The most widespread "tomato" disease is late blight. This is a fungus that can destroy half or most of the crop in a short time. It looks like a white bloom and brown spots on the leaves.

Get infected late blight easily through the ground or nearby plant beds. The fungus actively develops in heat and rain. For prevention, use spraying with a garlic solution.

Another dangerous fungus causes septoria. It appears as small white spots with a brown rim. Septoria is popularly called "white spot". To protect the crop from it, burn off the remnants of last year's plants in a timely manner, since it is they that become the main focus of spotting.

Of pests Tomatoes are loved by Colorado beetles, whiteflies, wireworms and aphids. As a preventive measure, spread dry eggshells on the beds. Also spray regularly. For example, a solution of milk whey is suitable for fighting aphids and whiteflies; onion peels are used from Colorado beetles. Wireworms are afraid of a solution based on tobacco leaves.

The nuances of growing in open ground and in a greenhouse

When growing the Golden Queen in a greenhouse, plant legumes between the beds. They saturate the soil with oxygen and nitrogen, heal the root system of tomatoes. Plant basil around the perimeter of the greenhouse. It has been proven to make tomatoes brighter and more intense.

Use a drip irrigation system outdoors. Water immediately flows to the roots of the plant, which absorb it gradually. In addition, it is safe to feed and fertilize tomatoes using a drip method. The system saves not only water, but also the time and effort of gardeners.

Harvesting and application of the crop

The golden queen is great for baby and diet food. Vegetables contain a large amount of vitamins and nutrients.

The components have a beneficial effect on human immunity, being a natural antioxidant, they improve digestion.

Tomatoes are used for appetizers, salads and side dishes. The taste of the Golden Queen is filled with fruity notes that perfectly complement fish dishes. It also goes well with other vegetables, especially cucumbers and bell peppers.

It is advised to pick tomatoes gradually, as they ripen. The return of the variety is friendly. The golden queen keeps well, especially if you put the vegetables in a cool place.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The strengths of the variety include its wonderful taste and beautiful appearance. In addition, the vegetable is versatile in use, has immunity to diseases and has a long shelf life.

Of the shortcomings, gardeners note only the need to form a bush. Otherwise, the Golden Queen meets all the requirements of an excellent variety.

Farmers reviews

This is what summer residents say about the Golden Queen variety.

Alexandra, Obninsk: “Tomatoes are truly royal. I like their bright color and equally bright taste. They are good both fresh and as a composition of some dishes.Especially often I add them to pizza or summer salads. "

Maria, Saratov region: “The Golden Queen, in my opinion, is one of the best varieties. I planted it for the first time that year, the tomatoes set up quickly, there were no problems with growing. "

Elvira, Moscow: “In general, the variety is not bad, only it requires too much attention. Forms many stepchildren that I removed every week. In this he loses to other tomatoes, which are less whimsical in leaving. "

Conclusion

Golden Queen or Golden Queen - you can call these tomatoes whatever you want. The main feature is that they have an amazing taste. The variety is planted in greenhouses or in the open air.

Care includes watering, feeding, forming bushes and fertilizing. The yield of the variety is excellent. Ideal for yellow vegetable lovers.