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In recent years, colorful vegetables have come into vogue. There was even a theory that in order to save himself from depression and simply in order to maintain the necessary balance in the body, a person needs to eat about one serving (about 100 grams by weight) of a variety of vegetables or fruits a day. Among the varieties of tomatoes, such a large number of shades have recently appeared that, only by eating these favorite vegetables (or from a botanical point of view, berries), you can provide yourself with a so-called multi-colored plate for many days and weeks. It is especially easy to do this in the summer for those lucky ones who have their own plot with a vegetable garden. Indeed, many multi-colored varieties are not difficult at all to grow on their own, it does not take much time, and already, starting in July, you will be able to enjoy the taste of your own ground tomatoes.
In this article, we will focus on one of the most attractive in appearance tomato varieties of rich orange color - the Golden Fleece. Even the very name of the variety is very poetic and the mere appearance of ripe bunches of golden tomatoes can cheer you up and make you smile. True, in the description of the Golden Fleece tomato variety, the characteristics of the fruits themselves sometimes vary in different sources. But this may be due to the difference in the care and conditions of growing tomatoes.
Description of the variety
The Golden Fleece tomato was the fruit of the selection of the Poisk agrofirm specialists. It appeared about 10 years ago and already in 2008 was officially registered in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia. This variety can be grown both outdoors and under a variety of shelters. It is zoned throughout the territory of our country.
The bushes are determinant, although someone is inclined to attribute them to semi-determinant, since in favorable conditions they can grow quite high, up to 1 meter in height or more. However, in standard open field conditions, the height of the Golden Fleece plants is about 40-60 cm.
Reviews of gardeners who grew the Golden Fleece tomato indicate that up to 7 plants can be planted in the open field on one square meter, and all of them will develop well. True, with a thickened planting, this variety needs to be pinned, whereas if you plant it more rarely (4-5 plants per 1 square meter), then the tomatoes can not even be pinned, but allowed to develop freely.
Here everyone is already free to choose the way of growing that suits him best. And beginners can be advised to try both methods and, after analyzing the results, choose the most suitable one for themselves.
The leaves of this tomato are medium in size, of a standard look, the foliage is also medium.
In terms of ripening, the Golden Fleece can be attributed to early ripening tomatoes, since usually the first ripe fruits appear 87-95 days after germination. Although in some reviews the gardeners call the variety rather late-ripening, this fact can only be attributed to the possibility of re-grading in the seeds.
The yield from one bush is difficult to call a record - it is about 1.5 kg of tomatoes. But, given the possibility of denser planting of Golden Fleece tomatoes, from one square meter you can get quite good yield indicators as a result - up to 10 kg of fruits.
Tomatoes are good at resisting various diseases and unfavorable growing conditions.
Tomatoes of this variety are also not prone to cracking.
Characteristics of tomatoes
The Zolotoe Fleece variety is distinguished by very attractive-looking fruits, which have the following characteristics.
The shape of the fruit is usually ovoid, but, according to gardeners, some tomatoes grow more elongated, somewhat similar to bell peppers. Sometimes on the tips of tomatoes you can observe a small outgrowth, in the form of a spout. There is a small depression at the base of the peduncle.
The size of the fruits of this variety is small, on average they weigh from 90 to 110 grams. They grow in the form of brushes, each of which contains from four to eight tomatoes.
Tomatoes at the stage of technical maturity have a green tint; when ripe, they gradually turn yellow, which, when fully ripe, turns bright orange. The pulp of the fruit is also of a very beautiful rich red hue, somewhat reminiscent of the pulp of exotic fruits.
The peel of tomatoes is smooth, rather dense, the number of seed chambers is small - 2-3 pieces.
The fruit taste is assessed as good. Many people like it, they find sweetness and some kind of zest in it. Others consider it ordinary and suitable only for conservation. But taste, as you know, is too individual.
Tomatoes Zolotoe Fleece are well preserved and suitable for transportation over long distances.
Most gardeners agree that the Golden Fleece is ideally suited for canning whole fruits, especially in combination with tomato varieties of the same shape, but red in color. And if you add yellow tomatoes to them, then a multi-colored fairy tale will come to life in the banks.
And when fresh, they look very attractive in salads.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The Golden Fleece tomato is popular among gardeners due to its advantages:
- Unpretentiousness in growing (garter and pinching are optional) and resistance to diseases.
- Early ripening of fruits.
- Attractiveness and originality in the appearance of tomatoes and their good preservation.
- Possibility of growing in thickened plantings.
The variety also has some disadvantages:
- Average yield per bush;
- Not the most outstanding tomato flavor.
Reviews of gardeners
In most lists of the most attractive tomatoes for growing among the multi-colored orange tomatoes, the Golden Fleece variety is necessarily mentioned. And this is direct evidence of the popularity of this variety. Reviews of gardeners about the Golden Fleece tomato are also predominantly positive.
Conclusion
For lovers of multi-colored tomatoes and housewives who value not only the practical, but also the aesthetic component in conservation, the Golden Fleece tomato will be a good choice. After all, he does not require scrupulous care and will steadfastly endure many adversities. But, he can give the opportunity to eat ripe tomatoes quite early, already in July. In contrast to its more delicious and productive, but later ripening companions.
