Description of the Yellow Ball tomato, growing seedlings and caring for the bushes

The Yellow Ball tomato produces yellow fruits. It is suitable for cultivation in greenhouses and open fields. It was bred by Russian specialists. The Yellow Ball tomato has weak resistance to diseases such as fusarium wilt and tobacco mosaic virus. Tomatoes of this variety are used in salads, lecho, ketchup, and tomato paste. They can also be canned whole.

Technical data of the crop

The characteristics and description of the Yellow Ball tomato variety are as follows:

1. The harvest can be obtained 110 days after transplanting the seedlings into permanent beds.
2. The plant's bushes reach a height of 180-200 cm. If they are not tied to trellises or other supports, the branches may break under the weight of the fruit.
3. The characteristics of this tomato variety include a large number of leaves on the stem with a standard-shaped top. Therefore, breeders recommend plucking the lower leaves.
4. Each branch produces 6 to 8 fruits.
5. The ripe berries of the Golden Ball tomato (another name for this variety) resemble a yellow ball. The flesh is also yellow. The skin is glossy and thick enough to transport the harvest over long distances.
6. The berries weigh between 0.15 and 0.25 kg. After harvesting, the fruits can be stored in a cool place for up to 3 weeks.

Reviews from farmers growing this variety indicate that its yield reaches 2.5-3 kg of berries per bush. Gardeners note that to ensure a good harvest, side shoots must be removed throughout the growing season. In southern regions of Russia, breeders recommend growing this tomato in open ground. In the middle zone, the plant can be grown in a plastic greenhouse, while in Siberia and the Far North, heated hotbeds and greenhouse blocks are required.

Growing seedlings in a private garden

Tomato seeds are treated with hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes. They are then placed in special tomato soil to a depth of 20 mm. The seeds are watered with warm water. After the first sprouts appear, they are fed with organic fertilizer. The seedling trays are moved to a bright location or illuminated with electric lamps. The seedlings should receive at least 14 hours of daylight.

After 1-2 leaves have developed on the seedlings, the plants are pricked out. To establish a strong root system, each sprout is transferred to a peat pot 8-10 cm in diameter.

Before transplanting the seedlings to their permanent location, harden them off for 10 days. The bushes are transferred to the garden beds only when they are 55-60 days old.

Plants are trained into two stems. Before planting the seedlings in the beds, the soil is loosened and wood ash and a complex fertilizer are added. As the bushes grow, all side shoots are removed. The planting pattern is 0.5 x 0.5 m.

Caring for tomatoes before fruiting

Water the bushes with warm water early in the morning, before the sun rises. If time is short, you can reschedule the procedure for late evening. Water no more than once a week. If the weather is rainy, it is recommended to temporarily suspend watering.

Plants are fertilized every two weeks. The first feeding is done with nitrogen fertilizers or chicken manure. Subsequent feedings are carried out using potassium and phosphorus fertilizers. If these are not available, manure, urea, or peat are used. When plants begin to bloom, it is recommended to focus on nitrogen and potassium mixtures. After the first fruits appear, the bushes are fed with potassium and phosphorus instead of nitrogen.

The yellow ball tomato plant requires a high oxygen supply to its roots. Therefore, it is recommended to loosen the soil twice a week. Preventative weeding (1-2 times every 10 days) helps eliminate some garden pests that migrate from weeds to crops. At the same time, timely loosening and weeding improve plant immunity and prevent the development of fungal and bacterial infections.

The yellow ball can be protected from diseases only by using chemicals that kill fungi and various viruses. Gardeners use products such as Fitosporin and similar ones. Spray the bushes at intervals of 3-4 days. After the first fruits appear, it's time to switch to organic products that are not harmful to humans.

When garden pests such as spider mites, Colorado beetles, aphids, and various butterfly caterpillars appear on plant leaves and stems, plant breeders recommend using chemical pesticides produced by the Russian industry against the insects. At the same time, folk remedies, such as copper sulfate, are used to eliminate the threat.