Tomato Date yellow

Dates yellow belongs to a series of tomatoes called Dates. It also includes the red and Siberian varieties. The yellow option is especially interesting. According to reviews, it is the most delicious of the entire series. In addition, such a tomato has a high yielding capacity and is good for transportation.

Date yellow belongs to the hybrid subspecies, and it was obtained thanks to the unhybridization of Datterini Yellow. The development of the hybrid was carried out on the basis of the company "Russian Garden". The bred plant is characterized by a semi-determinant type of growth and a universal purpose. Small cherry tomatoes are very beautiful, and they are gladly bought in all regions of the country.

The bushes are not very large - their maximum is 0.9-1.5 m. There are few leaves, and they are almost hidden under the brushes covered with yellow tomatoes. The variety is very decorative, it refreshes the site, decorates it. The natural yellowness of the fruit contrasts effectively with the rest of the greenery on the site.

The yellow date is a variety of cherry tomatoes. The berries are oblong, their shape is similar to an oval. Like most of these varieties, Yellow Date produces very firm fruits that are pleasant to eat. Ripe tomatoes are bright yellow and small, because their weight is about 20 grams. The skin is dense, has a delicate glossy shine. Tomatoes rarely crack, so they can be placed in home storage. The yellow date lies for a very long time. It can be stored for about two months.

The described variety of tomatoes has a pulp with a moderate density. But the indicators of juiciness at her height. On the cut, the tomato is sugary, it makes you want to eat it immediately. And this is not surprising, because the taste of Yellow Date is very unusual: sweet, delicate, with hints of plum and dried grapes. After eating a tomato, there is a slight honey aftertaste.

The mid-season Yellow Date reaches maturity in 125 days. Prolonged fruiting is an added bonus for gardeners. After all, they will have to feast on delicious honey fruits from mid-July to almost the end of autumn.

The yellow date gives small elastic berries, but this does not prevent it from being a high-yielding variety. A kilogram of tomatoes or more can be removed from a bush, and about 3 kg from a square meter. However, yields vary widely. They depend both on the climate and on the abilities of the gardener himself.

In the first month of spring, Yellow dates should be planted on seedlings. Before that, they are soaked for half an hour in a manganese solution. The substrate for planting grains should be nutritious, flavored with potassium, superphosphate and wood ash. In order for the seedlings to subsequently form healthy bushes, they must be properly looked after. So, initially it is necessary to provide the sprouts with a greenhouse effect. Then the culture will have to be irrigated and supplemented in time if the sun is not enough for it. You should definitely dive the sprouts as soon as there are 2-3 leaves on them. This procedure will reduce the stress of the transplant.

Date yellow will be ready for removal into open ground at the beginning of June. But this variety is planted in greenhouses a little earlier - in May.

The yellow date is famous for its high yield, and if you want a lot of tomatoes, you need to keep a distance of 70 cm between them. Rows can be placed at a distance of 50 cm from each other. The described variety is not large in size, but it is still not recommended to place more than three planting holes on the garden bed.

The yellow date variety is formed into 2-3 stems. Pinching will also be a standard moment, allowing you to get rid of excess processes that take away strength from the bush. The sooner the gardener starts to break off his stepsons, the better. The plant will need to be tied up in a timely manner. Fruits are formed on it in large quantities, and it will be unpleasant if a healthy bush suddenly breaks off.

Tomatoes are not watered very often before flowering. But as soon as the fruits begin to ripen, the plants will need to be irrigated at least a couple of times a week. The same applies to dry periods. Often, various mineral dressings are added to the irrigation liquid to support the tomatoes during the formation of the crop.

Dates yellow adequately resists the main tomato ailments. It is extremely rare when he suffers from late blight, TMV, fusarium wilt. But in any case, prevention will not be superfluous. If there is concern, fungicides can be used. Wood ash, which can be added in small quantities to the irrigation fluid, will also be a good remedy.

But pests are another matter. They are very fond of this variety, especially slugs and earth insects, as well as aphids. If the parasites are recognized in time, then it will be possible to get rid of them with folk remedies. Mulch will also help. But with a large number of pests, you will have to turn to insecticides. Which is not always safe after flowering nightshades.