Sungold Tomato

Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Sungold'

Also Known As

Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Sun Gold'
Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Sungold'
Sun Gold Tomato

Plant type

perennial, vine, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

1-12

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Sungold Tomato plant details

Sungold Tomato is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by orange and yellow fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sungold Tomato

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable or vine
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: edible, indeterminate

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sungold Tomato

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A big hit with coastal gardeners – no matter how unsuitable the Summer weather may be, ‘Sun Gold’ will still produce tomatoes for you! Early too - (65 days). It is an indeterminate & vigorous grower (you must provide a big cage or a strong trellis), & it will produce an amazing number of cherry type orange fruit. Sweet & delicious – highly recommended. Resistant to Verticillium & Fusarium 1 & 2.