The Golden Age tomato was the result of the work of breeders whose goal was to develop crops for the West Siberian region. The variety can show good yield indicators when grown in open ground and in film structures.
The fruits have a rich lemon-yellow color, and with proper cultivation techniques, the average fruit weight is 600 grams. The plant is unpretentious to climatic conditions and even under unfavorable conditions is able to show good yield indicators.
Reviews from gardeners say that with proper growing techniques and sufficient watering, 6 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from one plant bush; with a lack of moisture and an arid climate, the figures drop to 4 kg. The characteristics and description of the variety classify it as a tall species; the height of an adult plant can reach 1.4 meters, so tying is recommended.
Growing and care features
It is recommended to grow crops in seedlings, forming an adult plant with 2-3 stems. Sowing of planting material is carried out so that the shoots are from 50 to 60 days old at the time of planting at a permanent place of cultivation.
Before planting, prepare the soil, loosen the soil well and enrich it with nutrients. The holes are formed sufficiently deep, and the beds are raised above the main ground level. When planting, it is recommended to adhere to a planting pattern of 3-4 shoots per square meter.
It is important for the plant to ensure constant temperature conditions and eliminate the presence of drafts and strong gusts of wind.
After the roots take root and begin to stretch upward, it will be necessary to provide the bushes with support in the form of tying up shoots. The pinching procedure is considered mandatory for the variety.
Advantages and disadvantages
Golden Age has fleshy, flavorful fruits that are ideal for salads. Description of the variety and its advantages:
- stress resistance to weather conditions;
- plasticity of tomatoes;
- round shape of yellow fruit;
- the ability of a tomato to reach a weight of 600 grams;
- possibility of year-round fruiting;
- good yield indicators both in open ground growing conditions and in greenhouse conditions.
These tomatoes can be consumed by people who are prone to allergic reactions to traditional red tomato varieties. The rich composition of vegetables helps preserve immunity, so the variety is recommended for consumption by young children and patients with diabetes. The compositional features of ripe tomatoes help cleanse the body of toxins and waste, improve blood composition and reduce the risk of developing cancer.
Pests and diseases
The variety is resistant to major tomato diseases and pests. Resistant to late blight, despite the fact that it loves sufficient watering and moisture. Fungal disease occurs mainly due to sudden changes in temperature and excessive moisture of the plant.
The first sign of damage is blackening of the leaves, which fall off over time. At the first danger signal, the infected plant is removed from the planting site and the bushes are treated.
Harvest and storage
Harvesting and storing tomatoes of this variety does not differ significantly from standard rules. Ripe fruits are consumed fresh within several weeks after picking. Unripe fruits can be stored in a dark, cool room until they ripen, thereby extending the period of eating fresh vegetables.
Reviews from gardeners
Anastasia, 33 years old:
“Gardening has been my hobby for the past few years. I recently turned my attention to yellow varieties of tomatoes and try to experiment every year. Last year, the Golden Age had an unfortunate incident. A pallet with seedlings fell and the bushes were severely damaged. Despite the misunderstanding and the dry summer, the variety pleased with its yield, and on average 4.5 kg of large yellow tomatoes were harvested from one plant.”
Svetlana, 59 years old:
“I can only say one thing about the yellow tomato variety - super. 5 kg of tomatoes were harvested from each bush, which is considered almost impossible in our climate. Tomatoes have a rich taste and a lemon-yellow hue, which looks very unusual in salads.”
