The Sweetest Cherry Tomato for Your Garden
Discover the unparalleled flavor of Sun Gold tomatoes, a hybrid cherry variety that’s often hailed as the best-tasting tomato available. These attractive golden-orange fruits boast an exceptionally high sugar content, making them ideal for salads, snacks, and fresh eating. With a quick maturation time of just 65 days from transplant, Sun Gold tomatoes offer gardeners an early and long-lasting harvest of irresistibly sweet, bite-sized fruits.
Sun Gold tomatoes are prized for their intense sweetness and bright, tangy flavor profile with tropical fruit undertones. Their small size and thin skin make them perfect for popping straight into your mouth as a healthy snack or adding a burst of color and flavor to summer salads. These tomatoes also excel in cooking applications, holding their shape well when roasted or sautéed, and adding a delightful sweetness to sauces and chutneys.
As an indeterminate variety, Sun Gold tomato plants grow vigorously, reaching heights of 6-8 feet. They require sturdy support and benefit from regular pruning to manage their growth. When properly cared for, these prolific producers yield bountiful clusters of 10-20 fruits throughout the growing season. Plant them 36 inches apart to allow ample space for growth and air circulation, ensuring a healthy and productive crop.
Growing Success Tips:
- Provide full sun and well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
- Install sturdy supports at planting time to accommodate vigorous growth
- Water consistently and deeply, especially during fruit set
- Fertilize regularly with a balanced, tomato-specific fertilizer
Sun Gold tomatoes offer gardeners a rewarding growing experience and a delicious harvest that’s sure to become a family favorite. Their exceptional flavor, high productivity, and versatility in the kitchen make them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.
Tip: Harvest Sun Gold tomatoes when they’ve turned a deep golden-orange color for the best flavor and sweetness.
Product Features
- Hybrid cherry tomato variety
- Golden-orange fruit color
- Average fruit weight: 15-20 grams
- Indeterminate growth habit
- Disease resistant to Fusarium Wilt and Tobacco Mosaic Virus
- Days to maturity: 65 from transplant
- Spacing: 36 inches between plants
- Height: 6-8 feet tall
- Requires full sun exposure
- Regular pruning and support needed
Key Benefits
- Exceptionally sweet flavor with high sugar content
- Prolific producer of fruit clusters
- Versatile use in fresh eating and cooking
- Early and long-lasting harvest season
