Among the promising varieties, it is worth highlighting the interesting and unusual Goose Egg tomato. Tomatoes got their name from their unusual shape. It really does look a lot like a large egg.
In order to get a good harvest and avoid unnecessary hassle, you should study the characteristics and description of the Goose Egg tomato variety.
Description of the variety
Tomato “Goose Egg” is a mid-season cultivar of indeterminate type. When properly cultivated it gives a very good harvest. It begins to bear fruit 100-110 days after the first shoots.
- A tall plant can reach 1.5-2 meters in height.
- The bushes are spreading, heavily leafy.
- The fruits are formed in clusters. The cluster is complex, with an average of 6-8 fruits on each. On the upper hands the quantity may be reduced.
- The harvest is given away together. There is a great tendency to fully ripen the hand.
- Fairly high yield: up to 8 kg per 1 sq. m.
- The variety is resistant to late blight.
Fruit characteristics
Tomatoes of the “Goose Egg” variety do not need to be fully ripened on the bunch; they ripen well even after picking.
- The fruits are smooth, elastic and strong.
- The weight of tomatoes is up to 300 grams.
- The color of ripe tomatoes ranges from dark pink to bright red.
- The skin is thin, but dense, without veins. Easy to remove from ripe tomatoes.
- Resistant to cracking.
- The pulp is fleshy, few seeds and almost without liquid.
- Rich tomato aroma.
- The taste is pleasant, sweetish with piquant sourness.
- They are not prone to mechanical damage and are surprisingly well stored. They can last up to 45 days.
The qualities of the pulp allow the use of Goose Egg tomatoes in a broader aspect. They are equally good for fresh consumption, for canning and various preparations for the winter, as well as for drying and freezing.
Growing and care
The tomato is recommended for growing both in greenhouses and in open ground. Standard agrotechnical methods:
- sowing 60-65 days before planting in the ground;
- if the seeds are initially sown in one container, picking should be done after the first pair of true leaves appears;
- after picking, it is advisable to feed future tomatoes with a mineral mixture;
- a couple of weeks before planting, the sprouts need to undergo a hardening course with fresh air;
- It is recommended to plant plants 3 bushes per 1 sq. meter;
- during the growth process, the bushes require the formation of two stems and pinching of the top to stop growth;
- abundant and large fruits can break off branches, so the bushes need additional support and gartering of branches;
- Tomato plants should be provided with regular but moderate watering and periodic feeding.
Reviews
Lyudmila:
I grew Goose Egg in open ground. The tomatoes are very large, they are not suitable for canning in their entirety, they do not fit into the jar. I tried salting it in slices, they completely retained their shape and didn’t fall apart.
Marina:
I planted it for the first time, almost all the seeds sprouted and grew in open ground. Not capricious, with minimal care the harvest turned out great.
Natalia:
I read how this variety was praised and planted it. The reviews did not deceive me; the variety is indeed very beautiful and productive. The fruits are large and strong, only pulp, no water. It’s just that the taste is inexpressive, but it’s quite suitable for processing.
Ilya:
The Goose Egg variety was grown in a greenhouse. I was pleased with the yield. The tomatoes are meaty and juicy. The most delicious were the overripe fruits.
