Characteristics and description of the Golden Bullet tomato, tips and reviews about the variety

The Golden Bullet tomato has a sunny yellow hue, unusual for this type of vegetable. The variety description in the State Register of the Russian Federation contains recommendations for planting these tomatoes outdoors.

Main properties of the variety

The Golden Bullet yellow tomato is an early-ripening variety. With proper care, growers can obtain ripe fruit within 100-105 days of sowing.

The plant has the following characteristic features:

• the bushes are of a determinate type, so they grow short but strong;
• the leaves are deep green, dense, medium-sized;
• the first inflorescences are formed above the 5-7 leaf, then they are formed every 2 leaflets;
• fruiting form is racemose; up to 7 tomatoes can form on one brush;
• growing conditions do not affect the yield: it remains high (up to 4 kg of tomatoes can be harvested from 1 m²);
• not susceptible to diseases common to tomatoes.

Golden Bullet tomatoes are cylindrical, somewhat reminiscent of a plum. Their weight fluctuates around 50 grams, although there have been cases where they reach 100 grams, but this is the exception rather than the rule. The hue of the yellow tomatoes depends on the amount of lycopene they contain. The fruit's color can range from golden to bright orange. Inside, the tomato has 2 or 3 segments and firm flesh. The fruits have a fairly dense skin, do not crack easily, and have excellent transportability.

Golden Bullet tomatoes have a rich, satisfying flavor and a distinctive tomato aroma. These tomatoes are high in sugar and beta-carotene. These yellow tomatoes are safe for children and those allergic to red foods. These tomatoes are also used in dietary nutrition.

Tomatoes of this variety have proven themselves well when canned as whole fruits.

Important notes on cultivation

To get a good harvest of yellow tomatoes, it is worth listening to some proven recommendations, namely:

1. The best time to sow Golden Bullet tomato seeds is late March. Before planting, soak the seeds in water for 2 or 3 days.
2. If possible, the soil for plants should be drained so that it will be possible to water the plants through the tray later.
3. Picking should be done when the first true leaves appear.
4. At the initial stage, the sprouts need more light, but after the stem has formed to a sufficient height, the amount of light should be reduced.
5. The seedling hardening process begins 6-10 days before the planned transplanting into open ground. If the weather is warm, the seedlings can be left outdoors for the entire day.
6. Young tomatoes are transplanted 60-63 days after sowing. If planting in a greenhouse or plastic-protected soil, it can be done earlier. By this time, up to six leaves have formed on the stem.
7. The optimal planting pattern is 50×40 cm.
8. Despite the bushes' low growth, they require staking. It's best to train each bush into two or three stems.
9. Plants require watering: it should be done regularly and it is better to use warm water for this.
10. During the growing process, tomatoes need to be fed with various mineral-based mixtures.

The characteristics and description of the Golden Bullet tomato indicate that this variety is not at all demanding in terms of growing conditions and care, but at the same time has undeniable advantages in terms of taste and yield.

Gardeners' opinions on the Golden Bullet variety

Reviews of yellow tomatoes are almost always positive.

Iskander: "I've never planted yellow tomatoes before. I decided to give them a try last year. The whole plot was sparkling with the harvest. And they tasted just like red ones. I loved them."

Victoria: "My neighbor bragged about her harvest. She got 3.5 kg from one bush. We don't get much sunny days in our region, so these are very good results. I also want to plant about 20 square meters of Pulka."

Khariton: "I plant this variety every year because my wife does canning. The yellow tomatoes look very nice and taste excellent."