The yellow and orange tomato varieties are just as healthy as the red ones. They are ideal for dietetic nutrition, have a large pulp volume and less acidity than red tomatoes. Fruits can be of different sizes: large and small, the common feature is color.

Characteristics and features of varieties

Yellow tomatoes are unusual in color, ranging from lemon yellow to rich orange. These varieties of tomatoes are larger than red tomatoes and differ from them in taste, they also have a slightly different aroma. The yellow varieties have a delicious tender pulp, the yellow fruits are very juicy. Yellow and orange species cannot be stored for a long time. They are used for fresh consumption. The form is different:

  • oval;
  • round;
  • plum;
  • pepper-shaped.

Juicy fruit

All varieties of yellow tomatoes contain vitamins of groups A, B, there is also vitamin C. It also contains minerals:

  • iron;
  • phosphorus;
  • sulfur;
  • calcium;
  • potassium;
  • chlorine;
  • copper.

The nutritional value is low. Yellow tomatoes are called "golden apples", they improve the digestive process, remove toxins from the body, improve kidney and liver function.

Popular varieties

Several dozen yellow tomatoes were bred. A description of yellow tomatoes will help you understand their variety. They are suitable for growing in different climates. Fruits differ in ripening speed, taste, shape.

Gardeners prefer different types of yellow tomatoes. Below is their varietal characteristics:

Honey saved

One of the most preferred varieties. It got its name from its golden hue, similar to honey. Orange tomato is suitable for cultivation in greenhouses and open field. Tomatoes of this variety are unpretentious. The fruits are very large in size, the weight of one tomato can be 500 grams. "Honey Spas" is notable for its high yield, 5 kg can be harvested from one bush.

Example No. 1

Persimmon

The early ripening tomato variety "Persimmon" is also subject to cultivation both in the greenhouse and in the open field. The ripening period is up to 120 days. The bushes stretch upwards and grow up to one meter, therefore, they must be tied up. The fruits have a sweetish taste, they have a very strong peel, so tomatoes of this variety lend themselves well to transportation.

Example No. 2

Orange

Orange variety "Orange" has a round shape, is characterized by medium size. The mass of one tomato is 200 grams.

Example No. 3

Honey drop

A honey drop is a small cherry-like tomato. They have a sweetish taste. The fruit weighs only 15 grams. They grow in clusters of 10 or more fruits on one branch. Bushes grow up to 2 meters and require a mandatory garter.

Example No. 4

Azushka

Azoyushka tomatoes have an unusual lemon color. This is an early ripening variety. Tomatoes grow well in open ground, in the greenhouse the bushes stretch up to 2 meters in height.

Example No. 5

Golden bowl

The Golden Bowl tomatoes have a heart-shaped, slightly ribbed shape. The fruits are yellow-orange in color. The mass of one tomato ranges from 200 to 400 grams. The pulp is very juicy and fleshy, the taste is rich.

Example No. 6

This is not a complete list of yellow varieties. There are a lot of them. Breeders do not get tired of developing new varieties. They bred a new variety with the largest fruits - "Orange Giant".This is a large yellow tomato weighing 700 grams. For cultivation on the site, you can choose several yellow and orange varieties. Caring for tomatoes is simple. To determine which variety is most suitable, you need to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of each species. If you have experience in growing red tomatoes, then there will be no problems with orange tomatoes. If you wish, you can choose a room option, the cherry variety is best suited for this.

Council. Please note that unripe yellow and orange tomatoes are not recommended. It is also not advisable to remove unripe fruits from the bush, they will ripen poorly. The fruit should reach the desired state on the bush.

Growing yellow tomatoes

The cultivation option for tomatoes depends on the variety. But there are standard tips for growing different types of yellow tomatoes. These rules are relevant for growing all varieties.

Seeds for seedlings are planted in the second half of March. The seeds are buried 0.5 cm. When growing seedlings, care should be taken that after the appearance of the first leaf, each plant is transplanted into a separate container. It is necessary that the seedlings have enough light. If natural light is not enough, then you need to artificially illuminate the seedlings using fluorescent lamps. Tomatoes should be exposed to light for 18 hours. For a seedling to have a strong stem, it must not be exposed to the wind. It can also be created artificially using a fan, blowing the plantings for 15 minutes.

The soil intended for the tomato must meet the following requirements:

  • rich in humus;
  • well drained;
  • neutral;
  • slightly salty.

If the soil is clay or loamy, humus, sawdust, peat are injected into it in equal proportions.

Tomatoes love moisture, growing seedlings, the leaves need to be sprayed periodically. Having landed them in open ground or in a greenhouse, watering is carried out 2 - 3 times a week. Excessive watering is also harmful. High humidity leads to the fact that there is not enough sugar in the fruits, tomatoes will become sour.

Important! Water the tomatoes under the root, so moisture immediately penetrates the root system.

Weed control is one of the main conditions of care. Tomatoes are very sensitive to the abundance of weeds. It is imperative to carry out regular weeding, while the torn grass must be removed from the site.

It is not recommended to grow yellow tomato in one place for several years. This also applies to greenhouse tomatoes, and those that grow in the open field. Plants can be changed with cucumbers, you can also renew the soil in the greenhouse by spraying it with a solution of copper sulfate at a temperature of 100 degrees. This will be a good prevention against blackleg, which plants are prone to.

Fertilize tomatoes when ovaries appear on the bushes. Potassium monophosphate is ideal for the first fertilization. During the ripening period, nitrogen fertilizers are not needed.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Yellow tomato varieties have several advantages over red varieties. First of all, it should be noted that they are safe for people with allergic diseases. They are safe for those with diabetes. These tomatoes are best for making puree for babies.

The composition of yellow tomatoes contains a lot of useful substances that contribute to the healing of the body and its rejuvenation.

Fact! Regular consumption of tomatoes helps to improve blood composition. Thus, the risk of developing cancer is reduced.

The advantages include the fact that yellow tomatoes are unpretentious, even novice gardeners can grow them.

The disadvantages include the fact that yellow tomatoes are not stored for a long time. They are eaten fresh, you can also preserve them, make tomato juice. Many varieties are also not suitable for transportation.

Yellow tomatoes cannot be called the most unpretentious variety for growing, but the advantages listed above are worth delighting yourself and your loved ones with the harvest of these tomatoes every year.