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When tomatoes first came to Europe, they only came in 2 colors: red and yellow. Since then, the color palette of these vegetables has expanded significantly, and the yellow color has been enriched with various shades: from almost white to yellow-orange. It is these tomatoes that are most loved by many gardeners, not only for their excellent taste, but also for their undoubted benefits.
The benefits of yellow tomatoes
Scientists have found that yellow tomatoes are 2 times more useful than red ones. They have the maximum content of lycopene, which is a strong antioxidant. Its effect on the body is multifaceted, up to slowing down the aging of the human body. The effect increases with age. Tetra-cis-lycopene has the same properties. It is a carotenoid pigment and exhibits antioxidant properties. Yellow tomatoes have a unique vitamin and mineral composition and the lowest calorie content of all tomatoes.
They are useful for the following conditions:
- oncological diseases, including prostate and bladder cancer;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system - myocin, which is found in yellow-fruited varieties of tomatoes, strengthens the heart and blood vessels;
- liver and kidney disease;
- digestive problems.
Due to the lower acid content, they can be eaten by those for whom red sour varieties are contraindicated. Yellow-fruited varieties are the only tomatoes that can be consumed by allergy sufferers, since there is no allergy to them.
There are quite a few varieties of yellow-colored tomatoes. But, according to gardeners' reviews, one of the best is Golden Koenigsberg.
This is the only yellow-fruited variety among all Königsbergs and the sweetest of them. The variety was bred in Siberia and was originally intended for cultivation in areas where summers are short but hot. It turned out that it also grows well in other regions, so the Golden Konigsberg settled on the plots of many gardeners in different parts of our country. In order to understand why he so attracts fans to grow their tomatoes, look at his photo and read the full description and reviews, find out the main characteristics.
Characteristics and description of tomato
Tomato variety Zolotoy Konigsberg is indeterminate. This means that it does not stop growing on its own, the gardener will have to take care of this when rationing the crop and shaping the bush. If you plant it in open ground, where it grows well, then the height of the bush will be up to 1.5 m. In a greenhouse, this figure is higher and reaches 2 m. In a short summer, the Golden Konigsberg tomato is capable of producing a crop only on two shoots. When forming a bush, in addition to the main stem, the stepson is left under the first flower brush, since he has great growth force. All other stepchildren should be regularly removed on a stump.
Two axillary shoots and will form the main stems. This method is also suitable for the Golden Konigsberg tomato.
No more than 8 brushes are left on the tomato, and no more than 6 in an unfavorable summer or on a weakened plant. Then pinch the top, leaving 2-3 leaves above the flower brush for its better nutrition. At the same time, the harvest will be considerable, since each brush usually ties up to 6 tomatoes, the weight of the first ones is up to 400g, in the subsequent brushes it is slightly less. With good care, experienced gardeners remove up to 2 buckets of tomato from one plant.
About the fruits of the Golden Koenigsberg, we can say that this is a combination of beauty, benefits and excellent taste. Weighty golden-orange cream with a barely noticeable spout just begs for the table.
The pulp is dense, there are few seeds in a tomato, but there are a lot of sugars and dry substances, so it has a rich taste that is closer to fruit than to vegetable. For this and for the beautiful color and shape of the fruit, the people of the Golden Konigsberg are sometimes called "Siberian apricot".
In terms of ripening, it is referred to as mid-season varieties. When sown on seedlings in March, the first fruits can be tasted in July.
To taste the delicious and healthy fruits of the Golden Konigsberg tomato, you need to work hard.
Care features
Like all mid-season tomatoes, the Golden Konigsberg variety is grown through seedlings. You need to sow seeds 2 months before relocating the seedlings to the ground. Each region will have its own terms. For the middle lane, this is the end of February, the beginning of March for growing in a greenhouse, and mid-March for planting tomatoes in open ground.
Growing seedlings
Seeds must be prepared before sowing. Only well-executed large seeds are selected - strong plants will grow from them. In order to further protect tomatoes from diseases, they are pickled in a solution of potassium permanganate, which is popularly called potassium permanganate. They cannot be kept in solution for more than half an hour. After processing, tomato seeds should be rinsed well under running water, and then soaked in any stimulant. This will increase the vigor of seed germination, give future Golden Konigsberg tomato plants strength and resistance to diseases. You can combine disinfection and stimulation by soaking the seeds in aloe juice diluted in half with water.
The seeds swell for about 18 hours. After that, they are immediately sown in containers in a pre-prepared mixture of sand, purchased soil and sod or leaf land in equal parts. If there is ash, it can also be added to the planting mix. Enough Art. spoons per 1 kg of soil.
The planting depth is 2 cm, and the distance between adjacent seeds is from 2 to 3 cm. If you are not going to be engaged in picking seedlings, the seeds of the Golden Konigsberg tomato can be planted in small separate cassettes or cups. In the future, the plants will need to be transferred to large containers. Such tomatoes will start bearing fruit earlier. They cannot be planted immediately in a container with a large volume. The roots do not have time to master a large volume, and the soil can sour.
The sown seeds are covered with earth and put on a plastic bag. Best of all, the seeds of the Golden Konigsberg tomato germinate at a temperature of about 25 degrees, so the container with the seeds should be kept in a warm place. As soon as the first loops of the seedlings hatch, the package is removed, and the container is placed in the brightest and coolest place. After a few days, the temperature rises to 20 degrees during the day and 17 at night.
The plants of the Golden Konigsberg tomato dive as soon as 2 true leaves appear.
Watering the seedlings should be moderate only with warm, settled water. During the growing season of tomato seedlings Zolotoy Konigsberg, 2-3 additional feeding should be done with a complex soluble mineral fertilizer containing trace elements. The dosage is reduced by half of the norm for feeding in the open field.
Before moving to a permanent place, seedlings of the Golden Konigsberg tomato must be accustomed to fresh air.To do this, it is taken out into the street, first for a short time, then it is gradually increased.
Leaving after disembarkation
Seedlings planted in a soil well filled with humus and fertilizers are watered and shaded so that they take root faster. In the future, care consists of regular watering and feeding. At the first stage of growth, once a week, 10 liters are poured per square meter. During flowering and pouring of fruits - 2 times a week, the same amount. As soon as the fruits are fully formed on all brushes, watering is reduced. Watered only under the root with warm water 3 hours before sunset.
This tomato variety is fed every decade with a full complex fertilizer, increasing the potassium rate with the beginning of flowering. The Golden Konigsberg tomato has a tendency to top rot, therefore, 1-2 additional fertilizing with a solution of calcium nitrate will be required at the time of the formation of the first brush and after 2 weeks. This tomato variety needs preventive treatments for diseases, especially phytophthora. At the beginning of the growing season, it is possible to use chemicals; with the beginning of flowering, you need to switch to folk methods.
Simple, but regular care will allow you to get a good harvest of tasty and healthy fruits that have a healing effect.
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