Yellow and tasty tomato in your beds - description of the Golden King tomato variety

Tomato “Golden King”: variety description

This type of tomato was bred in Russia in 2007.
It received state registration as a variety in 2009, and since then has gained popularity among lovers of large-fruited yellow tomatoes. This is a mid-early variety of tomatoes; approximately 100 days pass from planting seedlings to the appearance of the first fruits of varietal maturity. The bush belongs to the determinant, standard type. It is recommended by experts for cultivation in film shelters, but it is also possible in open ground. It is popular among tomato lovers for its resistance to major diseases . The “Golden King” tomato variety has quite good yield. With good care and the correct planting scheme, you can get per square meter. meters in greenhouse conditions up to 8-10 kg of excellent fruits. In open ground, productivity does not drop significantly.

Among the main advantages of this variety, amateurs and professionals note:

• large fruit;
• good yield;
• resistance to major diseases;
• high taste qualities;
• wonderful yellow color.

Among the disadvantages, it is noted that the branches of this bush require especially careful care to avoid breaking them.

You can compare the yield of the Golden King variety with other varieties in the table below:

Advantages and disadvantages

The variety is endowed with a sufficient number of positive characteristics to maintain popularity for many years. The main ones:

1. The tomato is determinate (short) and easy to care for.
2. A tomato with strong immunity to most tomato diseases.
3. Productivity is good. During the season, 3-3.5 kg are collected from the bush. When grown in open ground, the indicator does not change significantly.
4. The tasty, golden-colored fruits are recommended for allergy sufferers and young children.
5. The tomato yields early.

The variety is not without its drawbacks. Pay attention to poor keeping quality and impossibility of transportation.

Advice. Large tomatoes are well suited for pickling in barrels.

Characteristics

• Ripe tomatoes are yellow in color and heart-shaped.
• They are quite large in size, 400-600 g, but there are also real giants, 800 g each..
• Number of cameras 6-7.
• Dry matter content is 5-6%.

These tomatoes are very good fresh. They also make a very tasty, vitamin-rich juice. They are not used for preservation because they are too large. Representatives of this tomato variety are also very good in barrel pickling.

You can compare the weight of the fruits of this variety with others in the table below:

Origin of the variety, its declared and real properties

The variety appeared on the Russian market in 2010-2011. According to some sources, it was bred by Siberian breeders, but there is no official confirmation of this fact. Seed material is sold mainly by the brands “Siberian Garden”, “Plasma Seeds”, “Ural Summer Resident” and “NK Russian Vegetable Garden”, but there are also seeds from foreign companies (Ukrainian and Belarusian). At the same time, the information on the packaging is often ambiguous. Discrepancies in the descriptions relate to the ripening time of tomatoes, their shape and size. Some companies position plants as hybrid. In some photos, “King of the Giants” tomatoes look round and smooth, in others they look flat-round with distinct ribbing. In addition, there are also seeds of “related” varieties with fruits of a different color (for example, yellow). It is clear that in such a situation the probability of misgrading is very high. In fact, the buyer has no guarantee that the seeds will produce plants with the desired properties.

The characteristics of the “King of Giants” tomato, according to reviews, correspond to the properties of tomatoes from the group of so-called beef tomatoes

With proper agricultural technology, the fruits are medium and large, with a strong skin and sweet, juicy, aromatic pulp with a classic “tomato” taste. The shape of the tomatoes is round, with noticeable flatness and ribbing in the stalk area. The color is bright red.

The average fruit weight is about 350 g. Tomatoes are perfect for summer salads, making juices, sauces and lecho. They are too large for whole-fruit canning. Pieces are not suitable for marinating - the pulp “spreads” after heating. The keeping quality and transportability of the fruits are assessed as average.

According to those who planted tomatoes, the variety is medium or medium late. The bushes are indeterminate, tall (up to 200 cm in a greenhouse), spreading, actively forming lateral shoots. The optimal growing option involves the formation of 1-2 stems and normalization of the number of ovaries. The stems must be tied and pinched after the formation of 6-7 flower clusters.

Seedlings of this variety are planted in a permanent place at the age of 65 days, 2-3 bushes per square meter

Gardeners note the high sensitivity of the variety to lack of light

The fruits ripen quite late, so it is important to carefully follow all procedures aimed at protecting plants from diseases. Like all large-fruited tomatoes, the “King of Giants” needs regular watering and fertilizing

The “King of Giants” tomato is worthy of the attention of summer residents due to the very high quality of the fruit. However, its cultivation is associated with a number of serious problems. It is enough that the seeds that are widely sold are practically not trustworthy. Their acquisition can lead to unproductive expenditure of time, effort and money. If you still want to try this variety, it is better to turn to friends or amateur tomato growers with a good reputation for seed material. It is worth noting the fact that there are many seeds of officially recognized varieties on the market that have no worse (and most importantly, repeatedly confirmed) characteristics.

Packages of tomato seeds “King of the Giants” from different manufacturers

Features of cultivation

For outdoor cultivation, southern regions such as the Astrakhan region, Crimea or the North Caucasus are more suitable for this species. In greenhouse shelters it is possible to grow in conditions of the middle zone, the yield does not decrease or decreases slightly.

Among the features of this variety are its large fruit and yellow color, which is unusual for many. It is also worth noting its resistance to many diseases. When growing, branches are pruned to form two stems; supports and branch garters are actively used to support the branches.

Harvested tomatoes tolerate storage and transportation well.

Planting seedlings

Tomatoes are mainly grown by seedlings, since direct sowing into the ground postpones the fruiting process to a later date; in some regions, tomatoes simply do not have time to ripen.

Seeds are sown 60 days before planting in a permanent place; the period is calculated by the gardener independently, based on the climate of the region.

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Seedlings must be properly cared for, as this is the key to a good harvest in the future. Watering, temperature, lighting and fertilizing are the main techniques that must be followed.

Water moderately, not allowing them to dry out, but do not overwater the tomatoes. Sunlight for 14-16 hours, if there is a lack of natural light, install lamps.

Feed with growth stimulants or complex mineral fertilizers.

Diseases and pests

Although the “Golden King” is resistant to disease, in rare cases it can be susceptible to a disease such as fomoz. To get rid of this disease, it is necessary to remove the affected fruits, and the branches should be sprayed with the preparation “Hom”. They also reduce the amount of fertilizers containing nitrogen and reduce watering.

Dry spot is another disease that can affect this tomato variety. The drugs Antrakol, Consento and Tattu are used against it. In open ground, this tomato is often attacked by slugs and mole crickets.

Against slugs, use a solution of hot pepper with dry mustard, 1 spoon per square meter. meter, after which the pest will leave. They fight mole crickets by weeding the soil and using the drug “Gnome”. Greenhouses are often subject to whitefly infestation. The drug “Confidor” will be actively used against it.

Tomatoes of this type are not very difficult to care for. It is enough to follow simple rules regarding temperature and watering conditions, tie and support the branches, then the harvest will please you. Good luck to you.

For growing in an unheated greenhouse

In a polycarbonate greenhouse, tomatoes can be grown in any region. In spring, polycarbonate protects plants from frost, and in late summer – from cold snaps at night and cold rains. There are yellow-fruited varieties of tomatoes that are intended for indoor soil.

Every gardener dreams of a big harvest. The most productive varieties are considered:

• Amber tango – 10 kg/m²;
• Sunny bunny – 8.5 kg/m²;
• Sun – 9 kg/m²;
• Golden King – 8.5 kg/m².

Useful video

We invite you to watch a video about yellow varieties of tomatoes, including the “Golden King” tomatoes:

In the table below you will find links to informational articles about tomato varieties with different ripening periods:

Field health of tomatoes

An important criterion for a variety is its immunity. The golden king has complex resistance to diseases, but is still susceptible to them.

Preventive treatment is required before flowering, chemicals are used, and then traditional methods of combating diseases are used.

Description

The indeterminate variety King of Kings is a complex F1 hybrid. It is characterized by medium-late fruit ripening. From sowing seeds for seedlings to technical ripeness of tomatoes, 110-115 days pass.

It propagates by seeds, but self-collected planting material will not produce an identical plant.

To obtain the King of Kings variety, you will need to purchase bagged seeds annually.

Bushes

Tall bushes reach a height of 1.5-2 m. The stems of the plant have medium foliage. The King of Kings requires careful formation of a bush of 1 or 2 stems, and good support.

The laying of the first cluster with fruits occurs after the development of the 9th true leaf on the stem. Subsequent clusters will be formed at intervals of 3-4 leaves, this is the peculiarity of the variety.

Interesting! According to the advice of gardeners who have previously grown this hybrid, it is better to form the plant into 1 stem to get more yield.

Characteristics of flowers and fruits

Tomatoes have a round shape, slightly flattened at the end. The color of ripe tomatoes is bright red, the color is darker in the upper part of the fruit. There is barely noticeable ribbing on the surface.

The fleshy pulp with a dense structure is pleasant to the taste. 5 tomatoes ripen in one bunch at the same time. The average weight of sweet fruits with a slight sourness is 800-1000 g, the minimum is 200 g.

Interesting! Gardeners note that the hybrid is not prone to cracking, although the tomatoes grow large.

Productivity features

High-yielding variety. If you follow agrotechnical growing rules, you can harvest up to 5 kg of tomatoes from one bush.

On a note! When growing the King of Kings hybrid in film greenhouses, the yield increases significantly.

Transportability

The fruits have good keeping quality. Under conditions of proper storage and transportation, they can retain their presentation and not lose their taste for 30-40 days.

Geography of cultivation

The variety can be successfully grown in Moldova and Ukraine. The plant needs good lighting and long daylight hours, so in areas with short summers, tomato seedlings do not take root and develop well.

In the regions of the central zone of the Russian Federation it begins to be capricious, so it has to be grown in greenhouses. In the southern regions it is possible to grow without shelter.

Usage

The King of Kings tomato is classified as a salad varietal hybrid; it is not suitable for canning and pickling, as the fruits are of impressive size. Recommended for making sauces, juices, pies and casseroles.