Description and cultivation features of the tomato "Golden Bear Gary"

The Golden Bear Gary tomato variety is only suitable for greenhouse cultivation, as sudden temperature fluctuations and frosts often damage the fruit. The bushes reach 2 meters in height, producing large tomatoes with a vibrant apricot color.

Description of the variety

Golden Bear Gary tomatoes are considered mid-season and can be grown from seeds or transplants. Ripe fruits average 380–490 grams in weight. The fleshy flesh has a balanced sweet flavor and a vibrant yellow-orange color.

Tomatoes are ideal for fresh salads and main courses. They are also popular ingredients in children's menus and for dietary purposes. One of the key features of the Golden Bear Gary tomato variety is its ability to produce delicious, aromatic, apricot-colored juice.

Tomato plants have normal green leaves. The fruits are flat-round. The skin is quite thick. After harvesting, tomatoes retain their original characteristics for about a week.

The variety's yield depends primarily on adequate watering and soil fertilization. A single bush can yield approximately 4 kg of tomatoes, up to 8-10 fruits.

Features of cultivation

The indeterminate nature of this variety results in bushes reaching a height of approximately 1.8–2 meters. The plant requires staking and timely side shoot removal. For maximum yield, no more than two stems should be left on each bush.

Sow seeds 60-65 days before planting the seedlings in the ground. Transplanting or picking seedlings into individual holes should be done no earlier than when the stems have two full leaves. When planting in the ground, follow these guidelines:

• if the bushes are to be formed into 2 stems, there should be no more than 3 plants per square meter;
• If bushes with one stem are formed, they can be planted 4 pieces per plot of similar size.

Flaws

Among the disadvantages, it is worth highlighting the plants’ requirement for the absence of frost, as well as constant moderate soil moisture.

Additional recommendations

The Golden Bear Gary tomato variety is best grown in loose, healthy soils that are not susceptible to fungal or microbial attack. Planting in soils with a high sand or clay content may affect the tomato's flavor. Moderate soil moisture should ensure adequate oxygenation of the root system.

When growing seedlings, it's essential to maintain an optimal air temperature (around 15-17 degrees Celsius) and adequate lighting, away from direct sunlight. If the container with the planted seeds is additionally covered with plastic or glass, the soil should be aired daily for 30-40 minutes. As soon as sprouts begin to emerge from the soil, the additional cover should be completely removed.

In greenhouses, it is recommended to plant bushes at a distance of 45–60 cm. Watering can be done using soluble mineral fertilizers. Additional treatment of the bushes against various diseases is necessary if the soil and the greenhouse itself are contaminated with microbes and fungi.

Insufficient light (less than 10-12 hours), as well as overwatering, can result in a low fruit count and small fruit size. Soil that's too dense causes stems to become thin and weak, unable to support the weight of the fruit during growth and ripening.

The first fertilization is recommended for the soil itself, using organic fertilizer, such as leaf mold or bird droppings, with careful digging. The second fertilization stage is carried out when planting the grown bushes in the ground. At this stage, mineral fertilizers are more suitable, sprinkled into the hole near the roots of the future bushes. Special pricking out (partial removal of the root system for better growth) is not recommended, as sufficient amounts are lost during transplanting of sprouted seeds into individual holes.

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Reviews

Vladimir, 39 years old

I've been growing different varieties of tomatoes for over six years, but this is the first time I've encountered such vibrant beauty and simultaneously plump, delicious flesh. I tried planting a few bushes in open ground, but after a couple of cold nights, they simply died, so I recommend them only for greenhouse owners with regular watering. I even managed to feed my children with these fragrant tomatoes, which I couldn't do with any other variety. It's a shame they're not suitable for canning, but at least it's an incentive to get the best out of fresh salads. The yield is above average, with about 7-8 large fruits per bush.

 

Elena, 42 years old

I used wooden boxes for the seedlings. I grew them in a warm storage room, but brought them out into the sunlight during the day. I'm very pleased with the harvest, as I was able to feed my family delicious and healthy salads. Even children remember the unusual sweet taste and color. I recommend growing them in your own greenhouse. After picking, tomatoes are good for about 7-9 days before they start to spoil and become watery.