Tomato Goose egg, the characteristics of which are described in this article, are high yields, beautiful fruits and unpretentious care. The variety was bred in 2010 by Siberian breeders.
Variety description
Plants of indeterminate type: if they create favorable conditions, the bushes can grow up to 2 meters in height. The growth of tomatoes will depend on the climate and the place of planting: in the southern regions or in greenhouse growing conditions, the bushes will be more powerful than those grown in the open field.
The goose egg tomato has a strong stem and dense foliage. Due to the large number of shoots, the plant is very sprawling, so it needs to be shaped, tied up and stepsoned in a timely manner.
Description of fruits
Variety Goose egg is named so because of the appearance of the fruit: they are oval. Near the stem, they are slightly ribbed. The fruits are valuedexcellent presentation, good transportability and keeping quality (they can keep their taste up to 50 days).
The fruits themselves are large, the weight of one tomato can reach 300 grams, the skin is dense. The color becomes dark pink with red tints as it matures. The fruits do not crack, ripen perfectly even after being removed from the bush.
Reviews of the tomato Goose egg say that the fruits are fleshy, there are few seeds, the pulp is without excess liquid. Tomatoes have a delicate aroma and a sweetish taste with a slight sourness.
Yields
Outdoor variety grown in southern and mid-latitudes, and can be grown in greenhouses in northern regions.
The variety is considered medium-early: the ripening of the first fruits can be expected 100 days after the appearance of the first shoots.
Tomato Goose egg is characterized by stable fruiting: if you follow the rules of agricultural technology, the harvest will be high every year. Tomatoes ripen together, yield per 1 sq. m approximately 8 kg.
Using fruits
The variety is universal in application. It is often used in the preparation of fresh salads and various dishes. Suitable for canning slices or preparing blanks for the winter. Juicy pulp and pleasant taste - the perfect combination for making tomato juice.
The variety can also be used on an industrial scale, for example, the production of tomato paste and so on. Beautiful appearance, keeping quality and transportability contribute to the active sale of fruits in freshsee.
Diseases and pests
The goose egg is practically not affected by late blight, but in order for the plants not to get sick with other diseases, you need to follow the rules of agricultural technology and carry out timely treatments with drugs.
Variety may be affected by mosaic. Infected plants cannot be cured, so they must be removed from the garden. You can recognize the disease by characteristic spots on the leaves and on the fruits themselves.
As for pests, whitefly attacks are possible. In this case, the drug "Aktara" or "Fitoverm" will help, you need to spray the plants with them. To prevent the pest from re-spreading, the lower leaves of the plants should be re-sprayed after 7 days.
In June and July, aphids can attack tomatoes. The preparations "Trichlometafos" or "Karbofos", which are applied to the lower part of the leaves, will help to destroy it.
You can also fight pests with folk remedies. For example, a soap-ash solution or an infusion of wormwood helps with aphids.
Tomato Goose egg: cultivation features
First you need to choose a good seed. It is better to buy seeds from a trusted manufacturer, monitor the expiration date and appearance of the seeds.
After that, you need to select whole and he althy seeds and process them in a solution of potassium permanganate. Sometimes the manufacturer independently disinfects the seed, then additional processing at home is not required.
Next you need to prepare the soil: fertile soil is mixed with turf, or you can purchase ready-made soil mixture instore. You can take any dishes for sowing.
After sowing, the container must be covered with foil and placed in a warm place without drafts. After the appearance of the first shoots, the film is removed, and the containers with seedlings are transferred to the windowsill.
Further care is timely moisturizing. How to water seedlings of tomatoes? The first time the seedlings are moistened on the 6-7th day after germination, then - as the soil dries. Moderate watering is very important. The sprouts that have not yet grown strong do not tolerate waterlogged soil, and strong seedlings will not grow from them.
After the appearance of two true leaves, the seedlings dive into more free containers, preferably into separate cups.
Two weeks before planting in open ground, seedlings begin to harden off: they are taken outside for a few minutes and gradually increase the time.
Tomato Goose egg can be grown both outdoors and in greenhouses.
For 1 sq. m plant no more than 3 plants. Holes need to be prepared in advance in the garden, tomatoes are planted there along with a clod of earth so as not to damage the roots. From above you need to sprinkle with earth and water abundantly.
Because the bushes grow tall, it is recommended to install supporting structures: these can be wooden stakes, iron hoops or trellises. They will support the stem and prevent it from bending towards the ground under the weight of the fruit.
Follow-up care for a tomato Goose egg consists of watering, weeding and pinching.
Staging is the removal of side shoots. Initially, when planting, the bushes stepchild, leaving only 1-2 shoots on the bush. Further pinchingcarried out as the tomato grows. In total, 4-5 brushes are left on the bush.
On this variety, it is important to pinch the tops in a timely manner, this will prevent the tomato from growing too tall, and the plant's strength will be directed to fruiting.
If the brushes are too large, they need to be additionally tied up so as not to injure the stem.
Water plants often do not need, only as the soil dries. Of course, on hot days you will have to water more often than on unfavorable ones. Be sure to water under the root so that water does not fall on the leaves and fruits. The lower leaves are usually pruned for ventilation.
The variety does not require frequent feeding, so you can fertilize at will, 1-2 times a month.
As a conclusion, we can say that the Goose Egg tomato is always a high yield and unpretentious care. Due to its versatility, the variety is used both on an industrial scale, and for conservation, and in cooking.
