A crop such as tomatoes is more common in summer cottages than many others. Among the variety of varieties, it can be difficult to choose just one that will produce a stable harvest all summer. The Yellow Ball tomato variety is suitable for growing in greenhouses and open ground.
Description of tomato Yellow ball
There are different varieties of tomatoes depending on the color of the fruit or its size. Red-fruited varieties are considered traditional, but yellow-fruited tomatoes are not far behind in popularity.One of these is the Yellow Ball variety, which was bred by Russian breeders.
The tomato belongs to an indeterminate variety, the maximum height of the stem reaches over 2 m. Due to this length, the bush requires a garter to the support, otherwise there is a possibility that the bush will break.
The plant is heavily leafy, the shape of the leaves is like most varieties of tomatoes. It is advisable to tear off the lower leaves. The optimal formation of a bush is 2 stems. Each branch produces 6–8 fruits.
The characteristic of the variety is also that it is susceptible to diseases such as tobacco mosaic and fusarium wilt of the bush. In addition, the Yellow Ball tomato variety has no significant disadvantages. And with proper care, such problems will not arise.
Characteristics of tomato fruit Yellow ball
The description of tomatoes should begin with the shape of the fruit. Ripe vegetables are round in shape and resemble a ball. The skin is dense, glossy. The shade of the skin and pulp is almost the same rich yellow.
The average weight of ripened fruits is 200–250 g. The pulp is sweet, sugar like most yellow varieties. After harvesting, vegetables are stored for a long time without spoiling. Suitable for long distance transportation.
The purpose of Golden Ball tomatoes is universal. They can be preserved whole and added to lecho, tomato pastes and ketchups. Good for salads and fresh consumption.
Advantages and disadvantages of growing
The Golden Ball tomato has more advantages than disadvantages.
Benefits of growing:
- Stable yield.
- Taste of fruits.
- They are stored for a long time after harvest.
- Universal to use.
- Growing is possible in open and closed ground.
The Yellow Ball tomato variety is prone to various tomato diseases.Other features and problems in growing the crop are not observed.
With proper watering and regular application of fertilizers to the soil, bush diseases can be avoided. It should not be forgotten that frequent watering is detrimental to the crop. It is enough to water the beds once a week. In rainy weather, they do without watering at all. When planting seedlings in a permanent place, the soil is mixed with chicken droppings. And then every 14 days the bushes are watered with fertilizers.
Reviews of tomato Golden Ball
Reviews from those who grew the crop in their own area.
Marina, 33 years old:
“I prefer to grow yellow-fruited varieties on the plot. They are always sweet and go well for pickling; such tomatoes rarely crack in a jar. I liked the Yellow Ball tomato after I tried it at my grandmother’s. I immediately begged for seeds. The seedlings sprouted together. Most likely, this is due to the fact that the seeds were not purchased. The seedlings did not get sick, and after transplanting into the beds they began to work quickly. In August, the first ripe vegetables began to appear. I’m happy with everything, I recommend the variety for growing.”
Artem, 45 years old:
“My story with this hybrid began several years ago. When I bought the seeds, I was not sure that I would like tomatoes. I used to prefer pink fruits, but then I decided to plant yellow ones. The seedlings did not grow well. Perhaps the reason was in the seeds. When the fruiting period began, there were no ripe tomatoes for a long time. In mid-August I tasted the first fruits. They tasted good, but not the best either. A year later I tried again, but already sent them to salting. I liked it better in canned form. Now they are planting it for pickling for the winter.”
