Description of the Golitsyn tomato variety and recommendations for cultivation

The Golitsyn tomato is popular with gardeners; it can be planted in greenhouses, hotbeds, and open beds. This variety is characterized by excellent yields throughout the growing season. The Golitsyn variety was created by breeders at the Gavrish agricultural firm, who specifically developed the new tomato variety to ensure gardeners could harvest fruit quickly.

What is the Golitsyn tomato?

Tomatoes that gardeners harvest 95 days after sowing seeds into the ground for seedlings are distinguished by their excellent taste. Early-ripening fruits don't always produce the expected flavor.

Characteristics and description of the variety:

1. Plants can reach a height of 80-120 cm: in greenhouse conditions the figure is 1.2 m, and in open ground - 0.8 m.
2. The bushes grow well in greenhouses and open beds.
3. Tomato bushes produce strong clusters of fruits and large, dark green leaves.
4. The harvest can be quite large, depending on planting conditions, care, and fertilizing. A single bush can yield an average of 3 kg of fruit. Therefore, a plot of 1 m² can yield 10 kg or more of tomatoes.

During the growing process, bushes need to be tied to supports and trellises, since the stems are prone to breakage, which causes crop loss.

The tomato bushes harvest in stages, over 3-4 periods. The first harvest of pods will begin after 95 days, with subsequent harvests occurring as the tomatoes ripen. To speed up ripening, it's necessary to pinch off the side shoots. This will allow the plant to properly distribute its energy for fruit production.

Tomatoes usually don't ripen completely in late autumn, so they should be picked green and then placed in a dark place until they turn red and ripen fully.

Positive feedback from gardeners concerns not only the appearance of the plants, but also their tomatoes.

First of all, it's the taste, which is characterized by a sweetness with a slight tartness. These tomatoes are recommended for making fresh salads, adding other vegetables. Many housewives make tomato paste, juice, or puree from the fruits, which are adored by young children.

The Golitsyn tomato variety also has other excellent characteristics:

1. Tomatoes have a regular egg-shaped form.
2. The weight of tomatoes varies from 70 to 90 g.
3. The skin of the fruit is elastic, dense, and has a matte bright red color.
4. The core of ripe tomatoes is juicy and dense, without many seeds.
5. There are 5 chambers inside.
6. The fruits do not have ribs, so the tomatoes are smooth on the outside on all sides and edges.
7. Tomatoes are distinguished by a pronounced tomato aroma.

The Golitsyn variety's fruits are firmly attached to the plant's trusses, allowing them to withstand changes in weather and wind. The fruits do not fall to the ground; they are harvested directly from the vines.

To increase yields, experienced gardeners recommend picking tomatoes while they're still brown and placing them in boxes to ripen. This gives the plants the strength to produce more fruit.

The harvested crop can be used for sale to industrial enterprises, canned, salted in barrels or preserved in jars.

How to grow tomatoes?

How do you grow the Golitsyn tomato variety? Proper care of this tomato variety allows you to achieve a bountiful harvest.

The basic rules for growing Golitsyn fruits include the following:

1. The seeds must be sown at least 40 days before planting the seedlings in the ground.
2. For sowing, you need shallow containers with peat.
3. Before planting, seeds must be disinfected in a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
4. Plant in the ground to a depth of 2 cm.
5. The pots are placed in a warm, dark place with a stable temperature. It should not exceed 25°C.
6. As soon as the first leaves appear, the plants are transplanted and moved to sources of artificial and natural light. The plants should receive approximately 18 hours of daylight at a constant temperature of 18ºC.
7. The tomato plot is prepared in advance. The soil must be dug, loosened, and fertilized with nitrogen-potassium and phosphorus fertilizers.
8. Before planting in the ground, make beds in which you need to place 1 tablespoon of calcium nitrate.

The tomato plot should be well-lit and protected from the wind. Tomato plants should be planted 40 cm apart. During growth, the plant needs to be tied up and side shoots need to be removed. The bushes should be fertilized from time to time. Water moderately but frequently, as soon as the top layer of soil becomes dry.