Tomato Goose Egg

Choosing a tomato variety that is suitable for growing is not easy, especially if a novice gardener is getting down to business. It is necessary to take into account the many special characteristics of each fruit crop, as well as the weather conditions of a particular region. Tomato Goose Egg is perfect for both experienced professionals and summer residents without experience who want to get a rich harvest on their site.

One of the characteristics of the variety is its average height. The bushes reach a height of 1.5-2 meters. Growth type is indeterminate. Tomato is suitable for both greenhouses and open ground. Even in Siberia and the Urals, you can achieve excellent fruiting. Also, the bushes are distinguished by dense foliage and strong branching.

The vegetable crop grows very quickly, so it must be formed and pinned. In open areas, Goose Egg tomatoes grow less than in greenhouses. The color of leaves and shoots is standard, bright green.

As a rule, the maximum amount of vegetables is laid on the fruit brushes at the bottom of the bush.

Note: according to experienced summer residents, the Goose Egg variety demonstrates better fruiting when cultivated in open areas than when grown in closed ground. Plants that grow in greenhouse conditions showed the worst setting.

The shoots initially cover green vegetables with a noticeable dark spot at the stalk. The maturity of tomatoes is indicated by a dark red color. The mass of large fruits is from 200 to 300 grams. In shape, they resemble plums or eggs, due to which the variety got its name. Tomatoes can be either even or with a slight ribbing at the base. On one bunch, from 6 to 8 fruits grow and ripen at the same time.

Tomatoes are easily peeled from a thin peel, but their flesh is dense. Despite the thin skin, keeping quality is noted as excellent.

The gastronomic qualities are positively spoken about. Delicious fruits are suitable for fresh consumption. Some housewives canned crops for the winter.

Tomato Goose egg has a mid-season ripening period. From the moment of emergence to the collection of the first ripe vegetables, it takes from 110 to 115 days. Harvested from July to August.

With proper care of the bushes, high yields can be easily achieved. The variety bears fruit steadily from year to year, while maintaining the volume of fruiting. From one square meter of the plot, from 7 to 8 kilograms of tomatoes are harvested. The harvest can be stored for up to 45 days, for this boxes with vegetables must be moved to a cool place. As a rule, the harvest is harvested together, from all the bushes at the same time.

To obtain seedlings, seeds begin to germinate between February and March. In order for plants to develop quickly, it is necessary to prepare fertile soil and regularly feed it with nutrients. The seedlings are grown in rooms with temperatures ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. Bushes of this variety grow quickly, stretching upward and forming side shoots.

If you plan to grow a tomato in a greenhouse, planting dates fall in the last spring month.Seedlings are transplanted to an open area from May to June, the exact dates depend on the weather conditions in the region. The main thing is that by the day of planting, young plants are strong enough. Most often, bushes are used when they are about 60 days old. Planting is carried out only when the ground warms up enough. In greenhouses with heating, work can be done earlier.

The recommended planting scheme is a maximum of 3 bushes per square meter of territory. So the plants will not interfere with each other, delighting with a regular harvest. When formed in 1-2 stems (when grown in greenhouses), the planting can be made more thickened - up to 4-5 plants per square meter.

Growing the Goose Egg variety practically does not differ from caring for other varieties of tomatoes. Procedures such as garter, shaping and pinching are mandatory. It is recommended to arrange bushes in 1-2 stems, especially when cultivated in greenhouses. In the open field, you can grow plants in 3 or even 4 trunks.

So that the shoots do not suffer from the severity of the harvest, and the fruits do not touch the ground, they must be tied to reliable supports. This must be taken care of in advance. Some gardeners tie up not only branches, but also tomatoes, as they sometimes fall off under the weight of their own weight.

The goose egg responds remarkably to complex supplements rich in minerals. Organics are also used, but less often. The variety does not need special fertilizers.

The vegetable plantation is irrigated once a week. Care must be taken during watering to ensure that the liquid does not erode the soil near the trunk. Plants are irrigated at the root. The tomato is not afraid of short-term drought. Hot weather will not affect crops or plant health.

The optimal scheme for caring for bushes in greenhouses.

• When planting seedlings in a greenhouse or greenhouse, pinching must be performed immediately. Leave up to two shoots on the stem. It is important to remove unnecessary lateral shoots early in the development of the bush. This procedure is performed as the seedlings grow. When removing the processes, a small stump of 2 centimeters should be left. So the stepson will not grow back.
• No more than 4-5 fruit brushes are left on one stem.
• So that the bush does not stretch up very much, pinch the top. So the plant will spend energy not on growth, but on the formation of fruits.
• A garter for shoots and additional support for the brushes is a prerequisite.
• The lower leaves, which are located before the fruiting brushes, are systematically removed.

There are no exact data on the resistance of this variety to diseases and pests. All available information was compiled from the reviews of the vegetable gardens. Russian gardeners believe that the Goose Egg variety is highly resistant to some viral infections and late blight. Considering the fact that the Goose Egg was bred specifically for the Siberian region, it boasts resistance to an unfavorable and harsh climate.

Most gardeners respond positively to the above variety. The main advantage is the high yield, which even novice gardeners can achieve. It is enough just to follow the simple rules for the care and cultivation of crops. The second advantage of Goose Egg tomatoes is the excellent taste of the harvest and high keeping quality, thanks to which tomatoes can be stored for a long time.

As disadvantages, they note the mandatory installation of supports, without which not only the bushes themselves, but also the fruits can suffer.