Characteristics of Zolotoy Konigsberg tomatoes
Tomato Golden Konigsberg is an indeterminate variety of tomatoes, the growth of the culture continues throughout the entire growing season. It is very popular among vegetable growers and gardeners due to its unpretentiousness and excellent taste. A variety of Siberian selection, therefore, it is distinguished by its endurance and frost resistance. The tomato gives a high yield, the fruits are large and fleshy. The description of the variety and characteristics allow you to draw up a whole picture and make a choice.
Characteristics of Zolotoy Konigsberg tomatoes
Description of tomato
The official characteristic and description of the variety says that with proper care, the bush will grow tall, most often it reaches 1.5 meters in height in the open field. In greenhouse conditions, it reaches a height of two meters, and its yield increases. There are few leaves on the bush, they are of the usual shape, green in color. The fruits are able to set in various weather conditions.
The plant is characterized by increased resistance to late blight, which is very important in the conditions of northern latitudes. This is a huge advantage of the Siberian variety.
Characteristic
Tomatoes of this variety are classified as mid-season, and they can grow and bear fruit not only in the south, but also in the northern latitudes. Siberian breeders have done a great job and have developed a new universal variety that brings normal yields both in the greenhouse and in the open field.
The fruits of Konigsberg Golden
The fruit is oblong, similar in shape to that of an eggplant. Tomatoes are abundantly located on the branches, their average weight is 350 g.
The color of the fruit is yellow, pink, orange, bright red, sometimes striped, which indicates a high concentration of the antioxidant lycopene. This component is carcinogenic, prevents the development of malignant cells, and reduces the risk of heart and vascular diseases. In order to enhance the benefits of lycopene, the fruits are recommended to be consumed with vegetable oil.
Tomato contains vitamins, glucose and fructose and various trace elements (iodine, magnesium, manganese) and mineral salts. Thanks to this, the Golden Konigsberg tomato is widely used in dietary nutrition, as well as for the prevention of various painful conditions.
Cultivation of culture
Gardeners and vegetable growers plant seeds for seedlings in March. The first shoots appear in 2-3 weeks. The appearance of 2-3 leaves on the plants indicates that the tomatoes must be dived. For this, plastic disposable cups filled with peat-humus mass are ideal.
Tomatoes are planted in open ground in May, when the weather is warm enough. The age of the seedlings at the time of planting it in the ground should be at least 65-70 days. Plants can be planted in the greenhouse and greenhouses earlier, since they are not afraid of night frosts and cold there. Then the harvest can be obtained faster.
Features of agricultural technology
Reviews of practicing vegetable growers indicate that the best harvest of the Golden Konigsberg tomato can be achieved when a bush is formed into two stems, and the second stem should move away from the first. All other shoots are regularly removed, it is best to do this when they are up to 10 cm high. You can remove no more than two stepsons per week, this will save the tomato bush from stress.
In order to limit the height of the plant, after the appearance of 8 brushes, the growth point is pinched. On each brush, 5-6 fruits are tied, this is enough for them to be large and have time to ripen. The plant stops spending energy on the growth of the trunk, and directs them to pouring and ripening fruits. Overloading the bush with brushes leads to the fact that the tomatoes lose mass. The bottom leaf on the culture is also gradually removed, this contributes to the airing of the soil.
Reviews of vegetable growers indicate that those who rarely planted plants, no more than 3 bushes per square meter, received the highest yield. Despite the fact that the variety was bred for outdoor cultivation, many farmers and gardeners grow it in a greenhouse, which only increases the yield. To choose the best planting option, just follow the rule: the distance between the rows can be 50 cm, but there should also be at least 35-40 cm between the bushes in the rows.
Care
The variety needs a mandatory garter
The culture of this variety does not need separate care. They need to be watered if the weather is dry and the plants lack moisture. To provide oxygen access to the roots, the soil in the beds is regularly loosened, weeds are pulled out and crops are spud.
Do not forget about feeding and garter. This variety is tall, therefore, to prevent the stems from breaking off in the second or third week after planting, they are tied to supports.
- Sagging of the stems will begin already during the formation of the ovary, it is at this time that the garter should begin.
- You should not use a wire or a whip for a garter, the weight of the fruit will pull the branches down and a thin rope will damage the stem. It is better to use fabric tapes 1-1.5 cm wide.
- It is impossible to squeeze the stem too much, the garter should support it from sagging but not limit the possibility of growth.
- Supports need to be selected high, taking into account the fact that the tomato will grow and it will be necessary to tie up the sagging branches with fruits. A plant tied up at the wrong time may twist or simply fall to the ground.
Fruit application
The fruits are used fresh for food, they are very tasty in salads and are suitable for harvesting for the winter. Tomatoes have a dense consistency, so they can be stored and not spoiled for a long time. The Königsberg Heart-shaped variety, no less famous than Königsberg, is grown exclusively for fresh food and the preparation of salads.
Description of the variety: its fruit is heart-shaped, red, very large. Therefore, it is not suitable for preservation as a whole. Some fruits grow up to a kilogram each and give good yields. These varieties are great for adjika, lecho and various salads.
Diseases
Tomato Konigsberg Golden is distinguished by its increased resistance to late blight, but in greenhouse conditions the plant is affected by the Vertex rot of the fruit.
A small dry spot appears on the top of an unripe tomato, which grows in size over time and turns black. The fetus then slows down in growth and begins to blush ahead of time. The leaves and stems remain intact by the disease. In the northern latitudes, it affects crops exclusively in greenhouse conditions, in the south, a painful condition is also observed in open ground, and it does not spare peppers either.
The cause of the disease is still not clear. The opinions of scientists on this matter differ: some believe that the cause of the disease is a lack of moisture, very dry and hot air.For this reason, the plant loses moisture, the fruits begin to wither from the top, they are affected by pathogenic microorganisms. Some experts associate the cause of the painful condition with a lack of calcium in the soil. If the affected skin of the fruit is dry, then there is no bacterial infection, if it is wet, pathogenic microorganisms are present in this process.
Apex Rot Prevention
It is difficult to talk about measures to prevent apical rot, since the etiology of this disease is not fully understood. Experts recommend the following activities:
- use moisture-absorbing soils for growing tomatoes; for this purpose, a peat mixture or turf is introduced into too light soil, which helps to retain moisture;
- do not overdo it with fertilizers when feeding;
- provide plants in the greenhouse with enough light, removing stepchildren and leaves at the bottom of the plant in time;
- water the tomatoes regularly;
- do not forget to mulch the soil with straw, compost, grass cuttings, which helps to retain moisture;
- renew the mulch layer every 7 days;
- In hot weather, it is recommended to ventilate the greenhouses, shade the tomatoes with a light cloth or whitewash the ceiling and walls of the building, if they are glass.
Some scientists are of the opinion that the disease is seed borne. They recommend soaking them for half an hour in a weak solution of potassium permanganate before sowing. This method not only disinfects the seeds, but also stimulates their germination and allows for good germination.
Conclusion
The advantages of the Golden Konigsberg tomato are that it is suitable for growing in northern latitudes, where the climate is more severe and other varieties of tomatoes freeze or do not have time to ripen. The description of the variety indicates that it is characterized by increased resistance to painful conditions in open ground.
Growing a tomato of the Golden Konigsberg variety does not require excessive efforts, it is just necessary to water and tie up the plant in a timely manner, as well as to weed on time. With proper care, more buckets of tomatoes can be obtained from each bush, which have excellent taste and are suitable for harvesting for the winter. Several bushes will fully provide the family with tomatoes during July-August. A tomato of this species will decorate the garden and garden of an amateur gardener and bring a good harvest.