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Sun Gold
TomatoSolanum lycopersicum
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 57 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Annual
- pH 6–7
Overview
Exceptionally sweet, bright tangerine-orange cherry tomatoes leave everyone begging for more. Vigorous plants start yielding early and bear right through the season. Tendency to split precludes shipping, making these an exclusively fresh-market treat. The taste can't be beat. 15-20 gm. fruits. Indeterminate.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors when nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 55°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, birds (attracted to sweet fruit). Common diseases: Late blight, early blight, cracking during heavy rains.