Characteristics and description of the tomato "Golden Mother-in-Law"

Yellow tomato varieties are considered more elegant and unusual, and they taste sweet, rarely sour, unlike red tomatoes. The "Golden Mother-in-Law" tomato variety holds a significant place among experienced gardeners and collectors due to its properties and appearance.

Description of the variety

This tomato is an early-ripening hybrid variety. It can be grown both in greenhouses and outdoors. It's relatively easy to care for.

The bush is low, reaching a maximum height of 70–80 cm when grown in a greenhouse, and slightly less in the open ground. The plant has fairly strong stems and leaves, allowing the fruit to hold firmly on the bush without breaking off the clusters. The foliage is medium, with rich green leaves. Bushes are usually trained with one or two stems.

A ripe tomato is bright orange on the outside, round, shiny, and smooth. The skin is fairly thick and doesn't crack, but it's not tough. The flavor is pleasant, slightly sweet, and tomato-like. The fruit is fleshy and juicy. The interior is yellow-orange with a moderate number of small seeds.

Each cluster typically produces about 5-6 fruits. Each tomato is small in weight, averaging 100-150 grams.

Ripening speed

The "Golden Mother-in-Law" tomato variety is an early-ripening variety with a short ripening period, averaging 90 days from first sprouts to the start of ripening. The fruits ripen evenly on the cluster, so you can pick the entire bunch.

Features of growing and caring for the "Golden Mother-in-Law" variety

Seedlings are planted in boxes 55-60 days before the expected transplanting date. At the same time, you need to prepare the growing medium. You can make your own nutrient mixture or buy ready-made ones at garden centers. At home, mix soil, humus, and peat moss.

The boxes are disinfected, a 2-cm-thick drainage layer is placed on the bottom, then a layer of soil. The entire area is watered evenly with warm water or a weak solution of potassium permanganate. The seeds should be planted in furrows no deeper than 1.5–2.0 cm. There should be a distance of 2.5–3.0 cm between each seed. After this, the boxes are covered with plastic wrap or glass. Water from a watering can or through a sieve.

Once two permanent leaves appear, each bush is repotted into individual cups holding 0.3–0.5 ml of water. Place the seedlings in a sunny spot, such as a windowsill. After this, the plants can be given their first feeding.

Features of growing the tomato variety "Golden Mother-in-Law" in a permanent location

Two weeks before planting the seedlings in their permanent location, harden them off. To do this, ventilate the room where the seedlings are kept and place the cups outside for 30 minutes, gradually increasing the hardening time to two hours.

Tomatoes are planted in a greenhouse or open ground around May. It's important to closely monitor for frost and protect the seedlings from freezing by covering them with plastic during the initial frost period.

This tomato variety requires fertilization approximately three to four times during its lifespan. It's important to remember that while the bushes are growing, nitrogen-based fertilizers are needed, and during fruiting, the plant requires a mixture containing potassium and phosphorus. Alternate between organic and mineral fertilizers.

To transplant tomatoes into the ground, choose a favorable location for their growth. Avoid direct sunlight or strong drafts. Planting seedlings in areas previously occupied by eggplant, tomatoes, or potatoes is not recommended. This can significantly reduce the yield. Conversely, tomatoes yield a bountiful harvest and grow better in areas previously occupied by carrots, onions, pumpkins, cucumbers, cabbage, and zucchini.

Plants are planted in a greenhouse with a spacing of 40 cm by 70 cm between bushes and rows, respectively. Therefore, there should be no more than 5 bushes per square meter of plot. In the greenhouse, side-shoots are removed every 5 to 7 days. This procedure is best done early in the morning or in dry weather.

Water early in the morning or late in the evening, when the sun has almost set, to avoid scorching the plant's leaves. Water should be poured directly under the bush, but be careful not to wash away the roots.

In a greenhouse, it's recommended to tie up the bushes, as in these conditions the plant grows slightly larger than when grown outdoors. In a greenhouse, the bush should be trained into two trunks.

Further care consists of timely loosening of the soil and weeding.

Productivity

One tomato bush can yield about 2.5 kg in open ground and about 3.5 – 4.0 kg in greenhouse conditions, provided all necessary growing conditions are met.

Storage

With its relatively thick skin, tomatoes transport well without cracking or bruising. Once ripe, they can be stored for a while, but not for long. Therefore, it's important to process them as soon as possible, as tomatoes are suitable for use in any form.

The purpose of the Golden Mother-in-Law tomato

This variety is so versatile that the fruits can be used fresh in salads, as a garnish, and in vegetable slices. They are also suitable for winter storage. They are canned whole or in slices, used to make ketchup, tomato juice, salted and pickled, frozen, and dried. In any form, tomatoes are tasty and healthy.

Resistance to diseases and adverse conditions

The "Golden Mother-in-Law" tomato variety is highly resistant to potential diseases and pests. However, to ensure reliability and prevent other problems, it is still recommended to periodically treat the bushes with insecticides, copper sulfate, or Fitosporin. Although rare, the bushes can be infested by aphids, butterfly caterpillars, and whiteflies. Therefore, the preventative measures described above are recommended.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Golden Mother-in-Law tomato

There are probably no drawbacks to this tomato variety, except that it is a hybrid, and you won't be able to collect planting material from your own harvest; you'll have to buy seeds each time.

Advantages of the variety:

• An early-ripening tomato. You don't have to wait long to eat the first ripe fruits.
• They can be planted both in a greenhouse and in open ground, allowing you to grow tomatoes anywhere in the country.
• Relatively short bushes. Staking is not necessary in open ground.
• Excellent taste and appearance.
• Versatility in use. Tomatoes are suitable for both fresh and processed use.
• Easy to care for, resistant to diseases and pests.

Regions where the Golden Mother-in-Law tomato is grown

The "Golden Mother-in-Law" variety is suitable for growing in absolutely any region of Russia. In warmer climates, the vegetable can be planted outdoors, where it has just enough time to ripen. In northern regions, the tomato is grown only in greenhouses.

The yellow tomato variety "Golden Mother-in-Law" will be a highlight of any table, a healthy treat not only for adults but also for small children, especially those allergic to red tomato varieties.

Reviews

Alexander, Novosibirsk

I bought the "Golden Mother-in-Law" tomato for the first time because of its unusual name. After receiving the first fruits, I was completely satisfied with all the qualities of the vegetable. It's suitable for canning and fresh eating. It doesn't require any special care when growing. I think I'll stop planting red tomato varieties altogether and focus solely on growing this tomato.

Pelageya Ivanovna, 47 years old

My children gave me this tomato variety. I planted the seeds, not even realizing they would grow yellow; I'm so used to red ones. It was unusual to pick yellow tomatoes. I must say, the taste is very pleasant. The fruits are fleshy, without any hard veins inside.

Nina Alekseevna, Volga region

I'm disappointed with the "Golden Mother-in-Law" tomato variety. I plant many different varieties in my garden, both pink and red, but the latter didn't impress me at all. I found the skin too tough, and it was too sweet for juice.

 

Ilya Vasilyevich, Moscow region

I first tasted ripe, bright, yellow tomatoes of the "Golden Mother-in-Law" variety a few years ago, when my relatives treated me to one. Since it's a hybrid, collecting seeds was pointless. I asked the name again, thinking they were making fun of me, it was so interesting. I've been planting them in my garden for two or three years now, and I'm completely satisfied with both the fruit itself and the care it provides.