Tomato Golden Lemon

The Golden Lemon tomato is a luxurious variety with many advantages. Unusual appearance and exquisite taste fell in love with many summer residents. Therefore, even despite some of the nuances of care, many are happy to grow it from year to year.

Synonyms for the main variety name are Treasure, Akmore Treasure, Golden Canary. The plant is vigorous, indeterminate, with a large amount of green mass. With good care, it grows up to 180 cm. The inflorescences are simple, the leaves are narrow, dark green. In warm regions, the crop can be grown in open areas. In the middle lane, cultivation in film greenhouses is recommended.

The berries of the variety are distinguished by their extraordinary beauty. Their plum-like shape with an elongated "nose" and golden color make them look like little lemons. This explains the name of the variety. The skin of the fruit is smooth and shiny. The flesh is fleshy and firm, but not tough. There are few seeds.

The minimum weight of tomatoes is 80 g. Under favorable conditions, larger tomatoes can be obtained - up to 120 g. Fruits are resistant to cracking, can be stored for a long time in a torn form, and can be well transported over long distances. Combined with an attractive presentation, this makes the variety ideal for sale.

The berries have a pleasant sweet taste (sometimes with a mild sourness). They are very tasty fresh (in salads, slices), well suited for beautiful canning. Like other yellow fruits, Golden Lemon tomatoes are loaded with beneficial beta-carotene. They are also less allergenic than traditional red tomatoes, which is why they are preferred by people with increased sensitivity of the body.

The tomato is considered early, ripens in 95-105 days. On large complex clusters, 10-30 berries appear.

The abundant harvest of the variety is impressive even for experienced gardeners. Subject to agricultural technology, 15.9 kg of fruit can be removed from one square meter.

Seeds are sown in late February - early March. To grow strong seedlings of this variety, it is advisable to maintain an optimal temperature of 20-21 degrees, dive the plants when 2 leaves appear and use phytolamps for full lighting. Sowing directly into separate containers is also a good solution.

Seedlings are transplanted to a plot or greenhouse at the age of 50-60 days. When growing in film shelters, it is better to sow in February so that the planting is not too late. This will allow the culture to show its full potential.

Golden lemon tomatoes have a large root system. Therefore, the holes for planting need to be prepared deep - at least 40 cm. In this case, it is recommended to plant no more than 3 seedlings per 1 square meter. Otherwise, the plants will be cramped. The land should be nutritious, enriched with organic matter, ash, complex fertilizers.

It is important to remember that at temperatures less than 15 degrees, this variety does not develop well. Therefore, the greenhouse should be warmed up before planting. In the future, it is also necessary to maintain a consistently high temperature. Caring for a tomato includes regular watering and systematic feeding (during flowering, setting and ripening of fruits). Plants especially need calcium. Also, when the first flowers appear, the bushes are treated with boric acid. This helps to stimulate the ovaries.

Golden lemon is a tall and sprawling variety, so it requires a good tie of stems and brushes to the support. It is also necessary to carry out pinching once every 10 days (stepchildren are removed, leaving 5-7 mm so as not to damage the main stem). Pinching can be done at the end of July, although many gardeners refuse this procedure, allowing the bushes to grow freely.

The variety is resistant to almost all nightshade diseases. This advantage covers some of the complexities of crop care.

As already mentioned, this variety does not like the cold. But he tolerates drought easily. The powerful roots of the tomato are able to extract moisture in the deep layers of the soil. However, this does not mean that watering can be ignored. Good care increases yields.

In greenhouse conditions, the variety can be cultivated in any climatic zone. In open areas, Golden Lemon can be grown in the Krasnodar Territory, the Caucasus and other southern regions.

Gardeners speak positively about this variety, despite the fact that it requires some attention. Pleases high disease resistance, attractive appearance, delicate taste of tomatoes. Pleasantly surprised by the abundance of fruits. The best results are obtained when a 2-stem plant is formed. In such cases, the tomatoes are taken out of the greenhouses in large buckets. At the same time, the berries can hang ripe on the bushes for a long time, without cracking. The harvested crop is stored well too.