Description

'Sun Gold' cherry tomatoes are a garden delight, known for their bright tangerine-colored fruits that offer an incredibly sweet and juicy flavor. These 1″ diameter tomatoes are perfect for snacking right off the vine or adding to salads. With disease resistance to fusarium wilt and tobacco mosaic virus, 'Sun Gold' plants thrive on vigorous vines that can reach up to 6'. To avoid cracking, harvest them just as they begin to ripen, and let them finish ripening indoors at room temperature. These low-acid tomatoes bring vibrant color and rich flavor to your garden and meals.

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Maturity: 65 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer
Variety Information: ¾”–1″ round, red tomatoes in large grape-like clusters.
Type: Indeterminate, Cherry (Learn more)
Attributes: Low Acid

When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: 1/8″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24″–36″
Row Spacing: 36″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 24″–36″

Harvesting: 'Sweetie' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when red, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.

This packet yields approximately 24 plants when started inside. 30 seeds.