It is very difficult to decide on a single tomato variety. It is important to select the seeds so that they can germinate in your climatic conditions. It's no secret that there are many plants that are suitable for a particular region.
But the “Golden Giant of Nelson”, although it grows beautifully in any conditions, is still recommended to be grown in greenhouse conditions.
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Characteristic and Description
The variety "Golden Giant of Nelson" can be attributed to mid-season and tall (indeterminate) type. The bush reaches two meters in height, for this reason it simply needs to be tied to a support, in order to avoid breaking off stems and brushes. Also, this variety, as well as all other indeterminate ones, simply needs pinching and formation. First of all, this guarantees the comfort and health of the plant, which means it will bring you a plentiful harvest.
Fruits are slightly flattened, round. They have a smooth orange color. On the inside there are few, have few seeds, very juicy and fleshy. The weight of one tomato can reach up to 600 grams. On average, does not exceed 450g.
If you follow the rules of agricultural technology, then 1 bush can bring more than 5 pounds. On average, yields of up to 12 kg per square meter.
Advantages and disadvantages
Indeterminate varieties grow for a very long time, respectively, and bear fruit much longer than determinants. In addition, the variety "Golden Nelson Giant" also has the following advantages:
- harvesting often lasts until mid-September;
- average yield. One bush brings about 5 kilograms of tomatoes;
- The "Nelson Golden Giant" is highly resistant to various diseases;
- the fruits ripen at the same time;
- possesses high tastes.
Of course, there are plenty of advantages for this type of tomato, but there are also disadvantages:
- the cost of 1 package is growing every day;
- the presence of certain conditions that relate to the landing.
- the plant must be formed for proper growth.
- the difficulty of leaving.
Growing Features
Be sure to buy the original seeds. They do not need presowing treatment and, importantly, they germinate very quickly. It is very important to provide the seeds with proper care.
To begin with, you need to acquire the soil for germination. You can do it yourself, but you need to start in the autumn, and the finished purchase soil significantly saves your time.
Seeds should be planted in pots (if there are none, use boxes or containers). The recess should be about two centimeters. Provide the room with heat (up to 24 degrees).
When the first green leaves appear, it is necessary to dive the plant so that the root system can strengthen and acquire a fibrous appearance. Diving also allows you to level the height of seedlings.
Immediately after the dive, lower the ambient temperature to room temperature (18-20 degrees).
Before planting, start lowering the temperature in two weeks (this only applies to planting in the ground).
Experienced summer residents recommend watering tomatoes with the addition of complex-type fertilizers. Add them you need 20 grams per 10 liters of water).
Landing
Before planting seedlings, you should make holes in advance and add 2 teaspoons of ash to each. When we will deepen the seedlings, we make sure that they enter the ground, right up to the first real leaf and are slightly inclined.
Care for the Nelson's Golden Giant
If you notice that the growth of the stem of the tomatoes does not stop, pin the sticking out shoot. Thus, you stop the growth yourself.
When the tomato bush reaches the time of vegetation, complex fertilizers must be added once every 2 days. You can also use chicken droppings.
As soon as the seedlings are planted in the ground, she needs regular watering. It is not worth pouring the plant, but you need to irrigate the soil with water daily, often and a little bit. Important! Water temperature should have no more than 18 degrees.
For full growth, to arrange the bushes of the "Golden Giant Nelsan" is best staggered. So for 1 square meter you get 3 bushes, which is also ideal for a full "nutrition".
Disease resistance
Nelson’s Golden Giant developed by especially for growing in greenhouse conditions, therefore it is immune to most types of diseases. But the only common problem of tall plants is aphids. To get rid of it, you do not need to purchase expensive drugs, it is enough to make a soap solution and spray the leaves. It is best to use laundry soap.
To prevent any kind of solanaceous pests, 1-3 stems of mustard should be planted between the bushes. If there is no desire to do additional planting, you can dilute the mustard powder with water and pour it with such a solution.
Reviews
Dmitry_UA
I cultivate this variety constantly. Care is not very difficult, the harvest is big. Tomatoes are ideal for both preservation and eating. It is important to monitor the appearance of aphids. Only she appears very often, but also passes quickly
Sarafanka
I learned about this variety at the university. But at that moment it seemed to me very scary and difficult. I had a little fight, gained experience and decided to try to grow it. But I did not expect that everything would be so easy.
In general, to everyone who is afraid, my little advice is: try it, it's not as scary as you think.
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