Description of the Golden King tomato and recommendations for growing the variety

Tomatoes are a popular vegetable among gardeners. Vegetable growers favor not only red tomatoes but also yellow ones. For example, the Golden King is a yellow tomato that doesn't have a long shelf life, making it rare in specialty stores. It's worth noting that yellow tomatoes have several advantages over red ones. They are recommended for allergy sufferers and are often used in dietary nutrition.

Description of the variety

The Golden King tomato underwent the mandatory registration procedure in 2009, and Russian breeders developed this variety in 2007. Since then, the tomato has gained well-deserved popularity among vegetable growers.

This plant is a determinate variety, meaning its bushes are characterized by limited growth. The Royal tomato grows without lateral branches and lacks numerous shoots; this type of bush is commonly referred to as a standard. Vegetable gardeners recommend growing the Golden King tomato under plastic covers, but they also acknowledge that a good harvest can also be obtained in open ground.

The Golden King tomato variety is noted for its good resistance to certain diseases, such as brown rot (late blight), blossom-end rot, cladosporiosis (brown spot), etc.

In greenhouse conditions, one bush of this plant can yield up to 10 kg of golden-yellow fruit. Planting height reaches 90 cm, and the first ripe tomatoes appear 100-110 days after germination. Tomatoes can weigh up to 600 g. The yellow fruits are divided into 6 or 7 chambers and have a truncated-conical (heart-shaped) shape.

Gardeners' reviews note that the yellow Zolotoy Korol variety is distinguished by its excellent taste and is suitable for fresh consumption. These vegetables easily produce excellent juice, and homemakers also use golden tomatoes for pickling in barrels.

This vegetable stores well, a quality not always typical of yellow tomato varieties. The flavor is sweet, the flesh is not overloaded with seeds, and it's grainy. Yellow tomato lovers appreciate this variety for its resistance to cracking.

Planting and caring for the plant

The Zolotoy Korol variety is grown primarily from seedlings. Seeds are prepared for sowing 60-65 days before planting. The exact timing of seed placement in specially prepared soil is determined based on local climate conditions.

Breeders warn that the key to a future harvest is proper care of the plantings. The main mandatory techniques include: good lighting, optimal temperature conditions, timely watering and necessary fertilizing.

The soil for planting seedlings also plays a significant role. Plants can thrive in soil composed of turf, sand, and well-rotted compost. To ensure young plants receive sufficient amounts of essential micronutrients, it's a good idea to add a small amount of wood ash to the prepared substrate.

Before sowing, the soil is disinfected with a weak solution of potassium permanganate in water or steamed. The soil should be light, loose, and moisture-retentive. To improve the soil's aeration, experienced vegetable growers use various soil conditioners (vermiculite, coconut coir, perlite).

Plant up to 3-5 plants per square meter. It's important to remember that the bushes require training into 2-3 stems. After transplanting, water the seedlings generously for 2-3 days. To prevent branch breakage, tie up the clusters in a timely manner, during the fruiting period. Fertilize three times per season, and water only in the evening with warm water.

Tomato plants are planted in their permanent location after the soil has warmed up completely. If the vegetables are kept in a greenhouse, remember to ventilate the room after heavy watering. This precaution will help prevent burns on the leaves and fruit.

By following the simple rules mentioned above, any novice gardener will be able to grow a good harvest of yellow tomatoes of the Golden King variety.