Every gardener strives to get a good harvest in the shortest possible time. The Golden Queen tomato has become a successful fruit of the work of Russian breeders. The early-ripening hybrid has numerous advantages and is in demand among vegetable growers in different regions of the country.
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General information about the variety
The Golden Queen tomato variety consistently bears fruit in greenhouse conditions and open ground. The work of Siberian breeders made it possible to obtain a plant with a delicious taste and hypoallergenic properties. Characteristics and description of the variety:
- mid-season, the maximum period before fruit ripening is 110 days;
- the height of the bush does not exceed 100 cm;
- indeterminate, has unlimited growth;
- high yield per 1 sq. meters of planting during the summer season, up to 10 kilograms of berries are obtained;
- powerful stem;
- ripening of fruits in separate clusters;
- strong foliage;
- resistance to major diseases of the nightshade family;
- hypoallergenic;
- ease of care;
- demands on soil composition;
- good transportability;
- possibility of long-term storage.
The plant is successfully cultivated by vegetable growers in different regions of Russia. Description of the appearance and technical data of the fruit:
- flat-round shape;
- large, the maximum weight of an individual fruit is 70 grams;
- color when ripe is bright yellow;
- smooth;
- pronounced ribbing closer to the stalk;
- high dry matter content;
- sweet taste with fruity notes;
- juicy pulp;
- a small amount of seeds;
- dense;
- fragrant.
IMPORTANT! The berry is recommended as baby and dietary food.
Tomatoes are among the most versatile.
The tomato is suitable for canning, pickling and making processed products: ketchup, paste, juice. When fresh, it is a good component of vegetable salads.
Recommendations for cultivation
Golden Queen tomatoes prefer the seedling method of planting. Preparatory work begins in early spring. To obtain strong tomato seedlings, you should follow a number of simple rules:
- plant seeds to a depth of 1-2 cm;
- after planting, the seedlings are covered with film;
- maintain the room temperature at least 21 degrees;
- regular watering;
- after the first shoots appear, the film is removed and planted in separate pots;
- provide the plant with a source of constant light after sprouts appear;
- if necessary, purchase an additional lighting source, fluorescent lamps;
- picking after the appearance of 2-3 true leaves.
Before planting, it is recommended to harden the seedlings. The event is carried out at least a week before the expected planting day. For 1 sq. Place no more than three tomato seedlings per meter of soil. The plant demonstrates higher performance when bushes with 1-2 stems are formed. The tomato is easy to care for. To get the best harvest you should:
- water with warm water as needed;
- regularly loosen and weed the soil;
- feeding the bushes with complex mineral fertilizer at least 4 times during the summer;
- tying and installing support.
