Tomato Yellow Cap: characteristics and description of the variety, cultivation and care with photo

The variety of tomato, called the Yellow Cap, became the development of Russian breeders and in 2011 was included in the state register. The culture is intended for cultivation in shelters and in open space conditions. The plant belongs to the determinant type and does not require additional actions to stop growth. Bushes of small stature with a height of no more than 50 cm are compact, have a not very developed rhizome, which is characterized by development to the sides. Thanks to this feature of tomatoes, the plant is able to bear fruit when grown in flowerpots on the windowsill.

Tomato is an early ripening species.After planting, on average, it takes from 80 to 90 days until the first fruits are removed. The powerful stem of the plant allows the bushes to withstand a large number of tomatoes. Due to the early ripening period, the tomato is not susceptible to late blight.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Gardeners note that the culture has both advantages and disadvantages. The benefits of tomato are:

• short time required for tomato ripening;
• beautiful appearance of tomatoes;
• rich tomato fruit flavor;
• resistance to most diseases.

The disadvantages include low yields and the inability of fruits for long-term storage, but this disadvantage is compensated by the excellent taste of tomatoes. Tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption, including in salads.Vegetables do not lose the usefulness of the composition when frozen. When adding tomatoes to dishes, they give them a rich taste. Due to the thick skin, the fruits tolerate heat treatment well and do not deform, therefore the variety is recommended for canning.

Fruit characteristics

Mature fruits of rounded shape have a rich yellow color. Before ripening, tomatoes have a pale greenish tint. The average fruit size is 3 to 4 cm. Tomatoes have a dense skin, a smooth and shiny surface.

Tomato pulp is juicy and contains few seeds. Reviews of gardeners speak of a rich aroma and sweet aftertaste of fruits. The average harvest per plant is 0.5 kg. Some bushes, subject to the correct cultivation techniques, are able to give up to 3 kg. The plants are sensitive to lack of light, so when grown at home in winter, additional lighting is required.

Fruits have good resistance to cracking. The problem of the appearance of fruit defects is associated with sudden changes in humidity due to temperature changes day and night. The recommended humidity value for growing is 60%.

Growing advice

Growing outdoors is only acceptable in areas with a warm climate. In the northern regions, planting in a greenhouse or flowerpots is preferable. Before planting, it is recommended to disinfect the seeds with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. To do this, the planting material is placed for 1 hour in a container with a solution, after which it is washed with warm water.

It is recommended to choose a loamy soil with a low acidity index. Seeds are planted at ground temperature of at least 25 C. The material should not be buried more than 2 cm. The distance between the recesses should also be 2 cm.

After planting, the container is covered with a film, which is removed after germination.

When diving, the volume of the seedling pot must be at least 300 ml. Transplantation to a place of permanent cultivation is carried out on the 50th day. When planting in a greenhouse, it is recommended to leave a distance between bushes of at least 50 cm.

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