DESCRIPTION
Growing Sungold Cherry Tomato Vegetable Garden Seeds
Sungold tomatoes grow on indeterminate vines that typically reach 3 to 5' tall during the growing season. Using a stake or tomato cage can help ensure there is enough airflow to keep the plant healthy and will keep the fruit up off the ground.
The golden orange cherry tomatoes will appear in clusters of 10 to 20 fruits. An excellent choice for growing in containers.
Sungold tomato seeds should be started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before they are transplanted outside after the threat of frost has passed. Be sure to harden off the cherry tomato seedlings before transplanting, as the leaves can be quite sensitive to sun scald.
Various Uses for Sungold Cherry Tomatoes:
Sungold cherry tomatoes are prized for their sweetness and bright, cheery color, making them ideal for fresh eating. The 1" fruits are often used on fresh salads, however, Sungold tomatoes are so sweet that they can be eaten as a snack on their own.
Sungold Tomato Benefits:
Sungold cherry tomatoes are high in Vitamin A, which contributes to eye and skin health. Tomatoes, in general, are a great source of lycopene, an antioxidant that contributes to a healthy heart. Tomatoes also contain Vitamin B, Vitamin K, calcium, and potassium, which means they are often a great choice for adding to a healthy diet.
Additional Information:
All varieties of tomatoes are part of the Solanaceae, or nightshade, family, which means they are related to potatoes, peppers, eggplant, tobacco, and a wide variety of ornamentals. Because these crops are susceptible to the same types of diseases, it's recommended that you plant them in soils that have not grown a member of the Solanaceae family in the previous year.
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ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
Latin Name: |
Solanum lycoperscium (Previously Lycopersicon esculentum, however this name is no longer accepted as correct)
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Tomato Type: |
Cherry - Small round tomatoes that are typically the size of marbles but still smaller than a golf ball. |
Sungold Hybrid Tomato Color: |
Golden orange fruit |
Sungold Hybrid Tomato Flavor: |
Very sweet |
Growing Info
Hardiness Zone: |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
Days to Maturity: |
57 |
Days to Germination: |
7-10 |
Seeding Depth: |
0.25 inch |
Plant Spacing: |
24 to 36 Inches |
Row Spacing: |
36 inches |
Plant Height: |
48 to 60 Inches |
Growth Habit: |
Indeterminate - Indeterminate tomatoes are vine-type plants that sprawl (requiring a cage or trellis to support them) and continue to grow throughout the season. Indeterminate tomato plants will continue to produce tomatoes for the rest of the season, so you can harvest continually. |
Soil Preference: |
Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.2 to 6.8), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting. Tomatoes like more phosphorus and potassium than other vegetables. |
Temperature Preference: |
Warmer (70-85 F) |
Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Other
Direct Sow: |
No |
Start Indoors: |
Yes. Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
Plant Width: |
24 to 36 Inches |
Plant Spread: |
24 to 36 Inches |
Growth Speed: |
Very Early - Ready for harvest from 40 to 59 days from transplant to harvest (depending on variety). Including time for indoor seed starts, this can range from about 96 to 114 days from sowing the seed to harvest (depending on variety). To have a tomato by the 4th of July, you would have to start seeds indoors in early March and transplant by the last week in April. |
Germination Temperature: |
65-85 F |
Pests and Diseases: |
Resistant to Fusarium Wilt, Fusarium Wilt 1, Fusarium Wilt 2, Tomato Mosaic Virus, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Verticillium Wilt. Common pests known to harm tomato plants, in general, include the tomato hornworm, cutworm, aphids, flea beetles, tomato fruit worms, and whiteflies. Also, watch for common diseases such as blossom end rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, late blight, bacterial canker/spot, and tobacco mosaic virus. Most of these can be prevented by maintaining a regular watering schedule and avoiding overwatering. Regularly check your plants for pest damage throughout the season. For treating pest and disease problems, we recommend using an organic neem-based product. |
Garden Size: |
Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Large Hanging Basket |
Tomato Use: |
Salads, fresh eating |