Description of the Golden Gates tomato

American breeders continue to amaze us with their ability to develop unusual and colorful tomatoes. Golden Gates is a tomato variety created in California by B. Gates. The variety is named after this breeder.

Description of fruits

'Golden Gates' is a mid-season tomato. The full growing cycle to harvesting the first tomatoes takes 110-120 days. Half of the cycle, 60-65 days, is devoted to sowing and seedling growth. This tomato is intermite and requires constant care. The leaves are unmodified, and the stem grows up to two meters in height. It is recommended to plant no more than four plants per square meter.

The bush structure is no different from other varieties of tall tomatoes. A single cluster produces an average of four fruits. The weight ranges from 120-200 grams. The main characteristic is the color. As the tomatoes ripen, they first turn from completely green to yellow fruits with green stripes. When fully ripe, the green stripes may remain or become completely yellow.

This tomato grows in the shape of a disproportionate plum. A small nose may form at the end of the fruit. The taste is sweet, very juicy, and filling. They are tolerant of various conditions. They thrive in both open ground and greenhouses. The average yield per bush is 3-4 kg. Main uses:

• fresh consumption;
• Preserving fruit in jars. The size is perfect for pickling whole fruits.

Plant care

The technology for planting seeds and seedlings is no different from regular tomato cultivation. Care considerations include:

1. Tying the stems to a previously prepared support, since the plant is tall.
2. It's recommended to train the bush to 2-3 stems. Under these conditions, the fruits will be large.
3. For watering, it's best to use drip irrigation, or if that's not possible, water the roots. Avoid overhead watering, especially in hot weather. The leaves will begin to bake in the sun and die, which will negatively impact the development and ripening of the fruit.
4. Despite their strong resistance, diseases and pests can still crop up, especially if they're eager to feast on the fruit. Treatment with fungicides and insecticides will preserve the plants. Don't neglect irrigation, as you could lose your entire harvest.

Advantages and disadvantages of tomatoes

The following advantages are highlighted:

• wonderful sweet taste;
• can be grown in various conditions (greenhouse and open air);
• the plant is stress-resistant;
• has an interesting color.

Tomatoes don't have any particular drawbacks. Many may dislike their indeterminate nature, as they require more time to care for than determinate varieties.

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Reviews:

Hope:

The Golden Gates variety is a good tomato; I ordered it through an online catalog. The seeds arrived quickly. As usual, I planted the seedlings in May. I started harvesting at the end of July. There were plenty of fruits. They were very sweet, typical for tomatoes. I've made a lot of preserves, both whole and in tomato juice. Many people shy away from new varieties, but I believe you should try as many tomatoes as possible to gain valuable experience that you can share with others.

Alexander Petrovich:

I'm used to planting red and pink tomatoes. This past year, I tried growing yellow tomatoes, buying the "Golden Gates" variety. I didn't notice anything unusual about their development. They tasted similar to red or pink tomatoes. The only difference was that they turned out sweeter and more fleshy, while many other varieties tend to be hollow. I'll continue experimenting, and I wish the same for other gardening and agronomy enthusiasts!

Yellow tomatoes are gradually catching the attention of both amateur and professional gardeners. So why not try adding variety to your garden by purchasing seeds of the "Golden Gates" variety.