Description of the best varieties of yellow and orange tomatoes
The varieties of yellow tomatoes have shown themselves to be excellent on household plots. They will surely appeal to those who want bright, original fruits with an unusually sweet taste. The variety of species allows them to be bred in closed greenhouses or in unprotected areas.
Distinctive features of yellow tomatoes
Yellow tomato varieties are widespread among gardeners, not only for their original color, but also for their high benefits for the body. Experts believe that their use has a better effect on the body than red-fruited relatives.
Among useful properties of tomatoes yellow color is distinguished:
- lack of an allergic reaction to fruits;
- use in dietary and baby food;
- high lycopene content and antioxidant properties;
- improved blood composition;
- reducing the risk of cancer;
- high content of vitamin C.
In addition to useful properties, gardeners note that the fruits are sweeter and fleshy. They are pleasing to the eye and uplifting due to their bright colors, unusual shape and sugary taste. Yellow tomatoes are classified according to their ripening times. They are actively used in decorating salads, cuts, in canning, for making juice.
Ultra early tomatoes
Ultra early varieties of tomatoes became more widespread among gardeners. Their popularity has ensured the ripening of fruits in less than 100 days after germination of seedlings.
Early tomatoes are large and small-fruited. They also differ in the size of the bushes. Tomatoes for open ground are chosen at a low height, strong, with a developed root system. They must be resistant to temperature extremes and a wide variety of diseases. For greenhouses, bushes of medium or unlimited growth are suitable.
- Golden Andromeda. Golden Andromeda is a tasty early ripening variety. The first harvest is removed 3 months after germination of seedlings. Due to the low height of the bushes, it feels great in any area. Ripe orange-colored tomatoes have a dense skin.
- Golden eggs. Golden eggs are undersized tomatoes that are optimal for open ground. Some gardeners believe that this variety is the tiniest. Its bushes do not exceed 40 centimeters. Despite their small size, Golden Eggs consistently show high yields. The branches are strewn with egg-shaped tomatoes. Ripe fruits have a dark yellow color. Some gardeners bring it into orange varieties. Early ripening periods make the variety resistant to late blight.
- Caramel yellow F The variety got its unusual name because of the size and taste of the fruit. This variety is rightfully classified as the most delicious tomatoes. Small fruits ripen in clusters of 5-6 pieces.Moreover, the period of technical maturity in tomatoes does not occur simultaneously. Tomatoes are yellowish-transparent in color. They taste like candy due to their sugary taste. The variety has proven itself well for making preserves.
- Amber Cup. The yellow-fruited variety is a good option for novice gardeners. It is not susceptible to a wide range of diseases, it tolerates high temperatures in greenhouses well. Unpretentious care. The high height of the bushes, they reach up to 2 meters, requires a garter during the period of growth and fruiting. The technical maturity of the first fruits occurs on day 100. Tomatoes have a sweet taste. Their small size and oval shape make them suitable for conservation.
Short ripening tomato varieties are available on the market in a wide variety. The list of popular ones also includes Golden Bullet, Golden F1 Anniversary, Golden Heart. When choosing, gardeners rely on reviews of past years and the peculiarities of breeding on personal plots.
Representatives of the middle and late ripening period
Among the yellow tomatoes, varieties of medium and late ripening are distinguished. They begin to harvest in the second half of July. The average period from the moment of emergence of the first shoots to the technical maturity of the fruit is from 110 to 120 days. They show a more stable yield in greenhouses, greenhouses or temporary shelters. A distinctive feature of such representatives is increased resistance to disease, as well as possible temperature extremes.
- Persimmon. The variety has proven itself to be excellent for cultivation in open and closed ground. Bushes grow from 0.8 to 1.5 meters. The stems are powerful. The leaf plates are large, light green in color. The first harvest is large. Subsequent fruits are smaller yellow and orange shades. The variety is suitable for commercial breeding. It has a high yield. Thanks to their tough peel, tomatoes tolerate transportation and long-term storage well. Of the shortcomings, the exactingness of collection is distinguished. It should be carried out clearly at the time of technical maturity. Overripe fruits become insipid.
- Honey saved. Despite its relatively high growth, Honey Spas is an excellent variety of tomatoes for open ground. The bushes grow up to one and a half meters in height. The fruits are kidney-shaped. Average weight is in the range of 250-300 grams. The variety is actively grown in unprotected ridges due to its high resistance to diseases and unpretentious care. Ripe tomatoes show good taste and are used in dietary nutrition.
- Lemon giant. The variety got its name from the unusually large yellow tomatoes. The fruits of the first harvest weigh 800 grams. The second ovary is slightly smaller. Tomatoes are of high density, there is practically no juice in them. The variety is used for the preparation of salads, sauces, juices. Large-fruited tomatoes need mandatory tying and pinching.
- Orange. From the tomatoes of the average ripening period and unlimited growth, Orange is distinguished. It has shown good yields when grown in all areas. It got its name for its orange peel, similar to orange. Tomatoes are great for dietary and baby food.
- Yellow truffle. The best varieties of yellow tomatoes cannot be imagined without Truffle. It is distinguished by the unusual shape of the fruit. They resemble a light bulb or a pear, but with pronounced ribs. The sizes of tomatoes are medium, the fruits reach 200 grams. The attention of gardeners The yellow truffle attracted with its high yield and firm sweet pulp. Tomatoes are actively used in various preserves, as well as fresh. Among the disadvantages is the constant need to form bushes.
The listed varieties with photos and descriptions in a wide range are also presented by manufacturers. Tomato seeds are commercially available. But experienced gardeners recommend purchasing seed only from trusted stores that guarantee high quality.
Small-fruited tomatoes
Small-fruited cherry varieties deserve special attention among yellow tomatoes. They feel great in open ridges or closed greenhouses.
Cherries are characterized by amicable ripening of fruits on large clusters. Small tomatoes are versatile in use. They go to fresh salads, as a stand-alone snack, or for whole fruit preservation.
- Honey drop. The honey drop belongs to the category of indeterminate tomatoes. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation. Bushes grow in greenhouses up to 2 meters. Fruits are small, rich yellow. The shape is drop-shaped. Excellent taste. Tomatoes have pronounced sweet shades with honey notes.
- Yellow date. The category Yellow Date belongs to the category of sweet tomatoes. It got its name for its similarity in taste to real dates. Ripe fruits are bright yellow. They are perfectly transported and stored. This allows them to be used commercially. When grown, the bushes reach 1.5 meters in height. They are unpretentious in care, require pinching. The bushes have little deciduous mass, but they are highly productive.
- Golden Nugget. The Golden Nugget variety is a godsend for lovers of early harvest. The first fruits of yellow and orange shades ripen within 80 days after the first shoots of seedlings appear. The bushes form into 1 or 2 stems. The gold nugget consistently shows high and consistent yields. More than 20 fruits are formed on the hand. Ripe tomatoes have a bright sweet taste. Among the shortcomings, there is a thin skin and low transportation rates.
