As scientists were able to establish, yellow tomatoes are almost 2 times more useful for the human body than red ones. These tomatoes contain a lot of lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant. The features of this substance, among other things, include the fact that it is able to slow down the aging process of the body. To plant at least a few bushes of yellow tomatoes on your site is therefore worth every summer resident. For example, you can grow a Golden Koenigsberg tomato variety in the garden. These tomatoes from gardeners earned good reviews both for their unpretentiousness and resistance to various diseases.
Who was bred
Tomato Golden Koenigsberg belongs to the group of varieties of folk selection. To establish where and by whom exactly these wonderful tomatoes were bred, specialists failed. There is an opinion that initially such tomatoes began to be grown in Siberia. Perhaps, they were brought up by the famous Novo-Siberian Vladimir Dederko, the author of the Konigsberg variety, beloved by many. However, for sure, who exactly was involved in the selection of this tomato, unfortunately, is still unknown. This variety was introduced to the State Register in 2005.
General description of tomatoes Golden Koenigsberg
For Siberia and the Urals, these tomatoes, according to summer residents, are just perfect. A feature of this variety, among other things, is that it is capable of producing good yields in short summers and unstable climates. But, of course, if desired, such tomatoes can be grown in the central regions of the country or in the south.
Whoever the author of the tomatoes Golden Königsberg would be, reviews from summer residents this variety actually earned very good. The peculiarity of these tomatoes is primarily that they can grow very high. This variety belongs to the group of indeterminate. During the season, in some cases, the stem length of such tomatoes reaches 2 m.
As many summer residents note, shoots at the Golden Konigsberg even with perfect care are not too powerful and thick. The internodes of tomatoes of this variety are long. In any case, the Golden Koenigsberg, of course, requires a garter when grown.
The stems of tomatoes of this variety are thus usually thin. However, the root system of these tomatoes is very strong and branched.
The leaves of tomatoes of this variety are long, narrow and are often directed almost vertically, going down to the ground. This makes the crown of tomatoes compact. The first brush at Golden Koenigsberg usually develops over 12 sheets. Further inflorescences go through every three leaves.
Fruit Description
The Golden Koenigsberg variety belongs to the mid-season group. In cold regions, these tomatoes are usually grown in greenhouses. In this case, the bushes most often grow very long. At the same time, fairly large fruits ripen on them. In the south, Golden Kenigsberg is allowed to be grown simply in open-air beds. When using this technology, bushes most often have not too high height. At the same time, smaller fruits are formed on them than in the greenhouse.
On average, ripe Golden Koenigsberg tomatoes weigh about 150-200 g. The color of the tomatoes of this variety are saturated orange. In this regard, many summer residents compare the Golden Koenigsberg with persimmon. However, the shape of tomatoes of this variety is not round, but elongated. An attractive appearance is also what earned from the summer residents just excellent Tomato Golden Koenigsberg reviews. Photos of the fruits of this plant are presented on the page. These tomatoes look, as you can see, actually quite attractive and neat.
Unfortunately, tomatoes of this variety, too much yield, unfortunately, do not differ. Tomatoes of modern varieties in the Russian climate on average produce up to 50-55 kg of fruit per 1 m 2 . For the Golden Konigsberg, this figure is no more than 35-40 kg per 1 m 2 . Of course, this is not particularly much. Summer residents appreciate, judging by the reviews available on the Web, Golden Koenigsberg tomatoes are not primarily for their high yield, but for the excellent taste of the fruits. Today it is almost the sweetest domestic yellow variety. In addition, these wonderful tomatoes are distinguished by simply excellent saturated tomato flavor.
Fruit use
In terms of keeping quality characteristics, the Golden Koenigsberg tomatoes, judging by the reviews of summer residents, are relatively good. But nevertheless, if storage is necessary, gardeners recommend picking slightly unripe fruits from the bushes. Otherwise, after some time, harvested tomatoes of this variety can "swim".
According to most gardeners, Golden Koenigsberg tomatoes are best suited for fresh consumption and for preparing summer salads. However, according to summer residents, even for winter canned slices such tomatoes can be used safely. In jars with salads, their pieces look attractive. In addition, such tomatoes give such a workpiece a pleasant sweetish aftertaste.
There are good reviews about Golden Kenigsberg tomatoes from summer residents, also due to the fact that they can be pickled and salted in a whole form. Tomatoes, as many gardeners say, tolerate heat treatment very well. At the same time, they are distinguished by very good taste characteristics in salted or pickled form.
Gardeners reviews: pluses
Golden Kenigsberg tomatoes are grown, reviews of which are abundant on the Web, domestic summer residents have been for quite some time. And since the time of its introduction, this variety has won a lot of fans. As already mentioned, the main advantage of the Golden Konigsberg gardeners consider the excellent taste of the fruit. Also, the gardeners include the pluses of these tomatoes:
resistance to late blight;
lack of tendency to “overgrow”;
good germination of seeds;
compact crown.
Of course, summer residents consider the possibility of independent seed collection to be an absolute advantage of this variety. These tomatoes do not belong to the group of hybrids, judging by the description provided to their seeds from suppliers. Reviews of the tomato variety Golden Konigsberg, therefore, are good, including due to the fact that summer residents are able to collect their planting material on their own.
In addition to the preparation of salads and canning, many gardeners recommend the use of fruits of this variety for the preparation of juices. Such a product, judging by the reviews of summer residents, from Golden Koenigsberg yellow tomatoes it tastes just excellent.
Grade Cons
According to gardeners, tomatoes of this variety have practically no shortcomings. To some of the minuses of these tomatoes, summer residents include the fact that in the greenhouse they are sometimes infected with top rot. Also, of course, gardeners consider the minus of the Golden Koenigsberg its low yield.
Landing Features
So, in the article above, a detailed description of the Golden Kenigsberg tomato variety was given. Tomatoes are, as we found out, very unpretentious and hardy. In care, in any case, according to summer residents, these tomatoes can be considered extremely simple.
Golden Koenigsberg tomatoes are cultivated in suburban areas using practically the same technology as any other indeterminate varieties. Of course, in the Russian climate, tomatoes of this variety are supposed to be grown by seedlings.
Golden Konigsberg seeds are sown in the soil in boxes usually in March. Young plants dive at the same time when the first 2-3 leaves appear on them. Experienced gardeners do not recommend planting it too early in Golden Kenigsberg boxes. Otherwise, by the time of planting on a permanent place, bushes of this variety can outgrow.
As already mentioned, these tomatoes have a compact crown. Therefore, they planted Golden Koenigsberg in the beds usually not too rarely. However, plantings of such tomatoes should not be thickened either. After all, the root system of this variety, as we have found, is highly branched. On the beds in the open air or in the greenhouse, the Golden Koenigsberg tomatoes are usually placed so that there are no more than three plants per 1 m 2 .
How to care
The characteristics and description of the Golden Koenigsberg tomatoes, given above in the article, as well as the reviews of summer residents, make it possible to judge this variety as excellent for cultivation in suburban areas. Tomatoes are actually unpretentious. However, care for them, of course, still needs to be done correctly.
In order for the Golden Koenigsberg tomatoes to yield good crops, they certainly should be watered and fertilized on time. Humidify the soil on beds with this variety is usually not too often, but plentiful. In most cases, these tomatoes are watered 2-3 times a week. Golden Koenigsberg tomatoes are fertilized three times per season - two weeks after planting, during fruit set and 2 weeks before harvest.
Stepson
Summer gardeners form tomatoes of this variety, usually in 1-2 stems. At the same time, pinch the top of the tomatoes after the formation of 8 brushes. Using this technology allows you to slightly increase the productivity of the Golden Koenigsberg. When stepsoning experienced summer residents are advised to remove no more than 2 shoots per week from these tomatoes. Also, as the fruit ripens on such bushes, it is recommended to remove the lower leaves.
Vertex Rot Prevention
By late blight, Golden Koenigsberg, as already mentioned, is sustainable. However, sometimes due to high humidity, tomatoes of this variety can become infected with vertex rot. To protect the bushes from this disease, the summer resident should:
pickle tomato seeds with potassium permanganate before planting;
chalk the ground in the greenhouse before transplanting;
when planting, place a handful of ash in each well;
carry out watering in the evening so that plants better absorb calcium.
If the bushes of the Golden Konigsberg nevertheless become infected with top rot, it is worthwhile to add calcium fertilizer under them. Such compositions can quickly inhibit the development of the disease and spoilage of the fruit.