A find for gardeners - the Golden mother-in-law tomato: characteristics and description of the variety, growing and care

Growing tomatoes on your own plot is an easy task, the main thing is to observe an organized care system. But first you need to decide on the variety, because each requires a special approach. We advise you to try the hybrid variety Golden Mother-in-law, bred specifically for the Russian climate with short and cold summers.

Description

The early ripe high-yielding tomato hybrid Zolotaya Mother-in-law is included in the state register of breeding achievements approved for use in Russia since 2008 (code 9252688). Determinate bush (undersized) from 80 cm to 1 m tall, slightly leafy, slows down growth after the formation of the fifth inflorescence. The brushes are complex and dense, they ripen quite amicably.

The variety was bred by the famous agronomist Lyubov Anatolyevna Myazina - a specialist in the cultivation of tomatoes, fruits and vegetables. In her personal collection there are already more than 25 varieties and about 40 hybrids of tomatoes, some of which are early ones and are used in industrial and farm enterprises.

Distinctive features

It belongs to the first generation hybrids (F1). The golden mother-in-law fell in love with gardeners for the original intense orange and yellow color of the fruits inside and out.

1. The hybrid, in addition to high nutritional properties, has greater vitality and resistance to diseases:
   • TMV (tobacco mosaic virus);
   • Alternaria (dry spot);
   • bacteriosis (bacterial cancer).
2. Not afraid of sudden changes in temperature and humidity.
3. It is not necessary to pinch in the open field.
4. The fruits are noticeably larger than the rest of the early maturing undersized varieties.
5. Suitable for all regions, including the north.

Characteristics of fruits, yield

Tomatoes are very sweet, juicy, fragrant, have a balanced acidity, large (up to 220 g), smooth, rounded, firm flesh, elastic skin even in ripe fruits.

Productivity (10 kg / sq. M.):

• outdoors up to 4.5 kg;
• in the greenhouse up to 6 kg.

A bright orange or golden hue, the ribs separating the four seed chambers are visible. Do not crack. The content of beta-carotene is 5-7 times higher than that of red-fruited varieties.

Photo

In the photo, the fruits of the Golden mother-in-law:

How to get seedlings

Designed for outdoor cultivation, but also possible in greenhouses (better than film). It takes 85-90 days for everything - from the moment of germination to the ripening of tomatoes.

Approximately 9-12 days for planting and planting seedlings, plus 2 months for germinating seedlings (45-55 days) and several weeks for fruit ripening.

For open ground, seedlings are prepared from mid-March or in the 1st decade of April.

Seed preparation:

1. Dry seeds must be washed in potassium permanganate. To prepare a solution (0.5%), you will need 200 ml of water and 1 g of pharmacy manganese in crystals.
2. Soak them in it for 15-20 minutes and rinse with plenty of water.
3. Then soak for a couple of hours in hormonal extract to accelerate germination for 4-5 days.

These manipulations will increase the survival rate and protect the seedlings from disease in the first few weeks.

Although, you can do without pre-sowing treatment, if you are sure that this is an author's product in a closed shell, it was stored correctly and did not miss the expiration date.

Next, the seeds are placed in a separate container with water, which is covered with gauze so that they do not float.

Capacity and soil

The capacity for seedlings can be any, even a large container, even individual pots of 100 ml. The distance between shoots is small (from 2 cm), the roots are poorly developed, but the main thing is that sufficient oxygen access is provided. And after the appearance of the first two true leaves, the roots begin to grow and they need 4 times more space. Transplanted into containers or individual pots up to 500 ml.

Sowing:

1. You do not need to wait for the seed to germinate and plant it in a special universal fertile soil about 2 cm deep on the second day.
2. It is important that the sprout itself sheds the peel after germination, so each hole should be lightly compacted.
3. Sowing is tightened with a film, but make sure that the seeds are not steamed. The temperature should be at least 15 ° C and no more than 25 ° C.
4. When shoots appear, the film is removed and the temperature is reduced to 16 ° C during the day and 14 ° C at night, this is done for the full growth and development of the root system. It is these temperature indicators that contribute to the correct absorption of minerals.

It is important that there is not only enough moisture, but also light. In February-March, the illumination of seedlings during the day should be at least 12 hours.

Follow-up care

In the next stage, the plants are transplanted into new pots, at the same time diving the roots (1-2 cm) for expansion in breadth, the appearance of lateral processes. This is an important point.

Reducing the part of the root system makes the plant older and speeds up the ripening period of tomatoes.

1. 2 hours before transplanting, the soil must be moistened in order to remove the sprout more accurately. Use a teaspoon or toothpick as a tool.
2. Immediately after diving and transplanting, it is necessary to start feeding with nutrient mixtures, and to increase the mass of the roots, lower the temperature. Therefore, the pots are rearranged for a couple of days in a dark place.
3. A week or two before transplanting into open ground, young plants are hardened, taking them outside for several hours, fertilizing less with nitrogen and reducing watering.

How to grow tomatoes

The seedlings must be at least 50 days old, and the ground (12 cm deep) warmed up to at least 12 C day and night.

At the time of transplanting, the seedlings already look strong enough, developed roots braided the entire pot, a thickened trunk, dark green leaves, a bud or a blossoming flower on the first brush.

The landing site is chosen according to the principle of the sunniest and highest space on the site. Poor lighting reduces sugar content and fruit weight.

Landing

A damp and cloudy day or evening is best suited for transplanting.

You can plant seedlings in a greenhouse or directly into open ground according to the 40x70 cm scheme.

The more stems, the greater the distance between the bushes.

Disembarkation:

1. A glass of ash, humus, special complex fertilizers from the store are poured into the hole.
2. Then it is poured with water, it is possible more than once, so that the consistency of the soil is like sour cream.
3. The bush (it is possible with a clod of earth) is planted by deepening to the level of the first true leaf.
4. At the roots, the soil with the roots must be squeezed with fingers.
5. Stepsons (processes from the axils of the stem) need to be removed, even very small ones.

The best bushes are planted in a row, and the weak ones are better left at the edges. In this case, it is important to be careful, the infection easily gets through the injured roots.

Care

It is recommended to mulch with dry grass, shavings, husks, sawdust, straw or inorganic materials (polyethylene with holes, agrofibre, etc.). A protective layer of mulch fights pests and weeds, prevents overheating and tamping.

A garter is needed for every stem... In order not to damage the roots, the peg should be at a distance (15-20 cm) and be higher than the bush. The trunk is tied behind the stems with ropes or ribbons crossed by a figure of eight.

There is no need to water and loosen the first 10 days after planting tomatoes.

Hilling is scheduled for the second week after transplanting.

1. In the early morning (2 hours before dawn) or late in the evening, water the soil to keep it soft enough.
2. Weeds are uprooted by hand.
3. Loose with a handy tool.
4. Sprinkle the trunk with a slide of loose earth in the form of a mound of about 20 cm.

This process is usually combined with humus fertilization. You can repeat the activities every week after watering or rain.

Top dressing with any trace elements is done when the first true leaf appears, sprayed 2-3 hours after watering. In this case, you do not need to pour tomatoes. It is enough once every 5-10 days, depending on the weather, and if you notice that the leaves are slightly withering.

Possible difficulties

From an excess of water, the seeds begin to suffocate, so the seedling pots must be spilled through, and the excess water must drain freely into the pan. Water only with warm, settled (without bleach) clean water.

Useful to unfold, swap pots to change the angle of illumination... You can also place something underneath them if the windowsill is cold. Correct action in the initial period of seedling care is actually much more important than all other activities with an adult plant.

You can not plant tomatoes next to potatoes, since it is the first to be affected by late blight. Excess dampness and moisture can cause shedding of flowers, delayed fruit setting and the appearance of fungus. 3-5 liters of water are enough for a bush, and during flowering, watering is generally reduced to 1-2 liters. But more often they don't like to drink tomatoes 2 times a week.

Diseases and pests

It is prone to late blight disease - the fruits are covered with brown and brown spots, the stems and leaves are dark stripes, the bottom of the leaf is covered with white fungal plaque. They are treated with special preparations - fungicides. Plucked fruits can also undergo fungal growth.

Prevention consists of a moderate amount of fertilizer and water... Avoid crowding of bushes and immediately remove and burn all diseased plants.

Leaves and stems like to eat parasites:

• Colorado beetles;
• slugs;
• spider mites;
• whitefly;
• caterpillars;
• aphid.

Insecticides are used to control insects.

Nuances for open ground and greenhouses

When growing in a greenhouse, avoid condensation, ventilate from the side opposite to the wind direction. If it rains, no watering is carried out in the greenhouse. Excess moisture directly affects the taste, making tomatoes more bland.

Harvesting and application of the crop

The first harvest of the Golden mother-in-law tomato crop falls in mid-late July. Fruiting lasts, depending on the region and place of planting (greenhouse, ground), until mid-October.

With the threat of frost, the collection of semi-ripe fruits is allowed. Ripening (ripening) is possible on shelves and in boxes with a maximum of three layers at t + 20-25 ° C and relative humidity up to 80%.

They are not stored for very long, on average up to 1.5 months at t + 5 ° C, they are well transported. Universal for fresh consumption, and for preparing tomato juice, spaghetti and meat sauce, ketchup, canned and fresh salads.

Advantages and disadvantages

The variety combines many positive qualities. Starting from appetizing appearance and ending with high yield under not the most favorable conditions of the Russian summer.

1. Does not cause allergies, universal use.
2. Excellent for dietary and children's menus, due to the high content of antioxidants.
3. Possesses immunostimulating and adaptogenic properties.

The disadvantage is that seeds cannot be harvested from hybrid fruits, because they produce completely different and often non-viable plants. Seeds are obtained by crossing two varieties, which means only from seeds of the first generation. To get them, you have to pollinate the opened flowers by hand.

Farmers reviews

Many gardeners have already tried this variety for growing on their site and were satisfied with the result. Of the positive qualities, the following stand out:

• high quality taste;
• tomatoes ripen quite quickly;
• interesting appearance of the fruit;
• high productivity;
• immunity to certain types of diseases of vegetable crops.

Directly similar reviews about the Golden Mother-in-law tomato can be heard from people who have dealt with the described tomatoes.

Conclusion

The "Golden Mother-in-law" tomato is grown in different regions of the country in open or closed ground. Easy care, which consists in moderate watering, fertilizing, loosening the earth, will be rewarded with a rich harvest of tasty and colorful fruits.

"Golden mother-in-law" is an unpretentious, fruitful hybrid. Its undeniable advantages include early ripening, pleasant taste of fruits, and their appearance. A distinctive feature of the variety is the high content of beta-carotene in fruits.

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