Most people associate the word tomato with bright red fruits. In fact, tomatoes are not only red or pink, but also golden-brown-green. These varieties include the Cherokee Green golden tomato. In this unique variety, breeders managed to combine an unusual tropical color and a pleasant sweetish fruity taste.
Description of the variety
The variety is considered rare, although it was bred a long time ago. It was released in America back in 1997. Cherokee green gold is a mid-season variety. It begins to bear fruit 110–120 days after germination.The fruits finally ripen after another 10 days. Tomatoes ripen slowly, but the bushes bear fruit throughout the summer.
The bush is tall, its height often reaches almost 2 meters. It needs to be tied and supported. A plant planted in open ground may not be as tall.
The seedlings do not grow in width. Usually the plant has up to 5 fruiting branched racemes, each with about 5–6 fruits. There are many leaves on the stem, but they are evenly distributed throughout the entire height of the plant. The leaf color is dark green.
Characteristics of tomato
The Cherokee Green gold variety has the following characteristics:
- Ripe tomatoes of unusual color. They are brownish-yellow on the outside; experienced gardeners call this color old gold. The inside of the tomatoes is bright green. There are few seeds, they are also green. The pulp is tasty and juicy. The fruits are soft to the touch, flat-round and large. The weight of the fruit reaches from 300 to 500 grams, the largest fruits are usually on the first cluster, the rest are slightly smaller.
- The skin of the fruit is thin, but does not crack after ripening.
- The productivity of the bushes is high. With proper care, 7 kilograms of delicious tomatoes can be harvested from one plant.
Advantages of the variety
The advantages of the variety include the following properties:
- Cherokee Gold tomato is resistant to various diseases;
- the bushes do not grow in width, which allows summer residents to save space in the greenhouse and use it for planting other vegetables;
- tasty fruits and large harvest due to the size of the tomatoes;
- tomatoes can be harvested throughout the summer.
Disadvantages of the variety
Disadvantages of the variety:
- the variety is intended for fresh use and preparation of tomato juice;
- tomatoes are not suitable for long-term storage;
- due to their high altitude, the bushes need to be constantly tied up;
- the fruits take a long time to ripen;
- the seeds are not sold everywhere, this is a rare variety;
- the variety is not suitable for growing outdoors in cold regions; it is a heat-loving tomato.
Growing rules
In order to harvest a high yield of green tomatoes, it is recommended to follow certain rules:
- Seeds are sown 60 days before planting in the ground. They are soaked or planted dry.
- To ensure that tomato seedlings are resistant to temperature changes and are well established, the seeds should be hardened off before planting. To do this, they are alternately placed in the refrigerator and a warm place for several hours.
- After hardening, the seeds are disinfected in a vinegar solution (0.8% acid). Seeds in a fabric bag are dipped into the solution for a day. After this, they are washed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and washed with clean water.
- Soil for growing seedlings is sold in the store, but experienced summer residents prepare it themselves. To do this, mix garden soil with peat, humus and river sand.
- When planting in open ground, add a tablespoon of a mixture of potassium sulfate and superphosphate to each hole.
- Boxes and containers with seedlings should be placed in a warm and well-ventilated place.
- During the growing season, there is no need to water the seedlings unless the weather is very dry.
- If tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse, only 1-2 stems are left on the plant, and no more than 5 clusters on each stem.
- During fruit formation, the plant needs root feeding with magnesium sulfate.
- It is necessary to promptly remove old leaves from the plant.
Residents of the northern regions can grow Cherokee Green golden tomato in greenhouses or under film covers.
Reviews from summer residents
Cherokee Green Gold receives positive reviews from summer residents who decide to grow this amazing dull green tomato. The advantages of the variety include:
- easy care that beginner gardeners can handle;
- absence of allergy to tomatoes, which often manifests itself in red varieties;
- sweet taste and fruity aftertaste, which children like;
- disease resistance;
- high yield, harvesting up to one bucket per bush.
The persistence of seedlings and crop yield depend on the quality of the seeds. According to reviews from summer residents, high-quality seeds of this rare variety can be purchased from the manufacturer Biotekhnika.
Good quality seeds, adherence to agricultural practices and minimal care will allow you to easily grow golden tomatoes and enjoy their taste all summer long.
