The bush tomato ˈIda Goldˈ is particularly suitable as a balcony tomato due to its limited growth. We present the tomato variety that ripens extremely early.
Only a few tomatoes bear reliably tasty fruit even in cool, rainy summers. The ˈIda Goldˈ tomato is one of them, because it was specifically bred for early ripeness and high yields, even in cooler years. We present the orange bush tomato in a portrait.
contents
- Tomato ˈIda Goldˈ: fact sheet
- History and origin of the bush tomato
- Ida gold tomato: taste and properties
- Special features of cultivation and care
- Harvest and use "Ida Gold"
Tomato ˈIda Goldˈ: fact sheet
| fruit | Cocktail tomato; orange |
| taste | Sweet, fruity |
| Ripening time | Very early |
| growth | Determined, up to 100 cm |
| Location | Pot, balcony box |
History and origin of the bush tomato
The bush tomato Ida Goldˈ comes from a breeding program for very early tomato varieties at the University of Idaho. The program developed numerous early-ripening varieties towards the middle of the last century especially for areas with cool and rainy summers. The small-growing variety was selected in the 1950s from a cross between Subarctic Midiˈ and Golden Delightˈ. In Germany, the variety is now mainly from the seed company Culinaris, the breeder of the open source tomato ˈ
Sunvivaˈ, increased and offered as an amateur variety for the home garden.Ida gold tomato: taste and properties
The ˈIda Goldˈ tomato grows in a determined manner and, as a bush tomato, reaches a maximum height of 100 cm. The plant grows a bit trailing, that is, its shoots are not thick and stable compared to other bush tomatoes, but rather thin and the variety tends to creep in the growth. The tomato plants are often wider than they are tall. The plants set up many inflorescences and after pollination deliver the first ripe fruits weighing around 30 grams as early as the end of June. The tomatoes take on an orange-yellow color when ripe. The taste of the ˈIda Goldˈ can be described as sweet and fruity with little acidity. The balcony tomato is a non-seeded variety, so you can make your own again and again Obtain tomato seeds yourself.
Special features of cultivation and care
Because of its limited growth, ˈIda Goldˈ is an ideal pot and Balcony tomato. The ideal location for the orange bush tomato is sunny and sheltered from the wind. In order to avoid diseases, ˈIda Goldˈ should preferably be placed under a rain cover. From mid-May, after the ice saints, the often filigree young plants of the ˈIda Goldˈ can be planted in pots and window boxes. The planters should hold at least 5 liters of soil and have good water drainage. Tomato plants prefer nutrient-rich, well-drained substrates like ours Plantura organic tomato & vegetable soil. Our pre-fertilized soil does not contain any climate-damaging peat and stores water with the help of the high compost content. Fill your planter with substrate and then place your young plants in it. Lightly press the soil around the tomato plant and then water your ˈIda Goldˈ tomato vigorously. A climbing aid prevents the plants from falling over in the wind and the fruits later lying on the ground.
Determined tomato plants like Ida Goldˈ, but also "Silver Fir" or "Tiny Tim" should not be exhausted, because flowers and fruits quickly form on the many side shoots. Especially in summer you can't keep up with watering potted tomatoes. A mulch layer, for example from lawn clippings, significantly reduces evaporation and at the same time provides food for numerous soil organisms. In our article on the Mulching and watering tomatoes you can read more tips for the water supply of the nightshade family (Solanaceae). From June the ˈIda Goldˈ tomato should be fertilized regularly. For potting and growing tomatoes on the terrace and balcony, we recommend an organic liquid fertilizer like ours Plantura organic tomato & vegetable fertilizer. This is applied about once a week together with the irrigation water and supplies the necessary nutrients for high-growth plants directly to the roots.
Harvest and use "Ida Gold"
Even in cool summers, ˈIda Goldˈ reliably delivers numerous, sweet and firm fruits. They can simply be eaten straight from the bush, but can also be dried well or used in salads and sauces.
The fruity-sweet ones yellow tomato varieties usually have only a little acid and are therefore well tolerated by sensitive stomachs. We present you the best varieties with light yellow to orange-golden fruit color.