Key facts
- Breeder
- Minnesota Exp. Station
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Mingold is an early yellow tomato from the University of Minnesota that won a national AAS award in 1940. It was bred from Bonny Best and a numbered station line, and the fruit is smooth and yellow. Adaptation is fairly general.
Mingold traits
- Early yellow fruit with smooth skin
- Bred at the University of Minnesota from Bonny Best
- AAS winner in 1940
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mingold this page | — | — | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Agro | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Mingold FAQ
What kind of tomato is Mingold?
Mingold is an early yellow tomato from the University of Minnesota that won a national AAS award in 1940. It was bred from Bonny Best and a numbered station line, and the fruit is smooth and yellow.
How does Mingold compare with other tomato varieties?
Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Acclaim (65 days), Ace (70–83 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Mingold good for?
Mingold is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.