Tomatoes have long been a favorite berry for winter preparation, canning and fresh consumption. The Goldilocks tomato has taken pride of place in vegetable gardens and on holiday tables. The work of Czech breeders has found its fans not only at home, but also in different regions of Russia.
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General information about the variety
The tomato has become a type of cherry tomato. The plant consistently bears fruit in greenhouse conditions and open ground.
Characteristics and description of the variety:
- early ripening, maximum period before fruit appearance is 95 days;
- indeterminate, has unlimited growth;
- high yield, for the summer season from 1 sq. meters of planting, up to 3.5 kg of berries are collected;
- tall, the height of the bush does not exceed 1.5-2 meters in greenhouse conditions;
- average foliage of the bush;
- simple inflorescence;
- resistant to major diseases of the nightshade family;
- stalk with articulation;
- good berry set;
- good transportability and possibility of long-term storage.
The tomato is in demand among gardeners in different regions of Russia. In regions with cold summers, tomato cultivation is provided only in greenhouse conditions.
External and technical data of the fruit:
- average density;
- round shape;
- smooth;
- when mature they are golden yellow or reddish in color;
- small, with a maximum weight of 100 grams;
- thin skin;
- resistant to cracking;
- sweet taste with sourness;
- aromatic;
- juicy.
Ripe tomatoes will be an excellent addition to the holiday table, suitable for making tartlets or decorating dishes. Tomatoes of the Goldilocks variety are suitable for canning as a whole, drying, pickling, and fresh consumption.
Recommendations for cultivation
The plant prefers the seedling method of planting. It is recommended to begin preparatory work 60-65 days before the expected planting date. To get healthy tomato bushes you should:
- prepare separate containers with complex soil for tomatoes;
- plant seeds to a depth of 1-2 cm;
- cover the containers with film;
- maintain a constant indoor temperature of at least 21 degrees;
- After the first shoots appear, on day 4-5, move the seedlings to the windowsill. It is necessary to provide a source of constant light;
- regular watering;
- picking after the first two sheets appear.
IMPORTANT! Experienced vegetable growers recommend forming a bush with 2-3 stems to get the best harvest.
Start hardening 7-10 days before planting. Take the plant outside. It is necessary to follow the hardening regime, starting from 20 minutes to 2 hours in the open air. For 1 sq. It is not recommended to place more than 4 tomato bushes per meter of land. Unpretentious in care, mandatory measures include:
- watering with warm water in the evening or morning hours, as needed;
- regular loosening and weeding;
- feeding, at least four times during the summer;
- mandatory stepsoning;
- garter and establishment of support.
