Tomato Marmalade orange appeared on the sales markets not so long ago. Managed to become popular and beloved among gardeners.
Description of the variety
Hybrid determinate variety, bred by breeding method by Russian specialists. It is grown in almost all regions of the country. Designed for film shelters, greenhouses, and for growing in open ground.
An early ripening plant: 90–100 days pass from full germination to full ripening of the fruit. The bushes are tall, reaching 90–130 centimeters, and need shaping. The leaf is medium in size, bright green in color. He gained fame among gardeners for his high productivity.
Description of the fruit
The first inflorescence begins to form above the 5th - 6th leaf, and the next ones - every 2 - 3 leaves. The fruits are round, slightly flattened, and have an orange-orange color. The average weight of a ripe tomato is up to 100 grams, the flesh is dense, fleshy, and contains a large amount of sugar.
5–6 chambers are formed on one bush. When mature, they look very beautiful and attractive on the stem. Ripe orange marmalade tomato does not have the sourness characteristic of such types.
By breeding orange-yellow varieties, selectors initially achieved a sweetish taste. The very first harvest of fruits is much larger than subsequent ones. Due to the tall growth of the bush and the large number of fruits, the plant must be tied to supports.
Use in cooking
The Orange marmalade variety is widely used in cooking. Due to their attractive color, tomatoes are used to make marmalade and tomato jam. Consumed fresh and used in the preparation of various salads. Pairs well with other types of vegetables.
Used for winter preparations both whole and in slices. In a cool, dry place it retains its presentation and taste for a long time. If stored correctly, you can even decorate the New Year's table.
Growing technique
Tomatoes are grown in seedlings. The growing method is no different from other varieties. Seeds must be hardened before sowing. To do this, place the bag of seeds in the refrigerator for two weeks. There is no need to disinfect store-bought seeds - they undergo special treatment before packaging.
In prepared soil, preferably in separate cups, plant the seeds, water with warm water, cover with glass or film and place in a warm place until the first shoots.
When 4–5 full-fledged leaves appear, the plants can be planted in open ground. The shoots can be planted in a greenhouse and film shelter in mid-May, and in open ground after the night frosts have passed.
Further care consists of timely feeding and watering as needed. This variety of tomatoes has the most positive characteristics:
- resistant to any type of disease;
- excellent taste;
- Easy to transport.
Specialized stores have a huge selection of yellow tomato varieties. To choose the right one, carefully read the characteristics and description of the variety on the bag of seeds.
Summer residents who planted orange marmalade on their plots were satisfied with the rich harvest and taste of the fruit. Reviews and comments about these tomatoes are the most flattering.
Alexander, 42 years old: “I planted this tomato variety last summer. I'm satisfied with the result."
Marina, 56 years old: “This year I planted this variety of tomatoes and I couldn’t be happier. Productivity is high, and orange tomatoes even in late autumn remind of summer.”