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- Days to maturity
- 75–90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Gold Medal is a big bicolor beefsteak heirloom whose golden-yellow fruit is blushed with red outside and swirled with red-orange and gold inside, making it one of the prettiest tomatoes on a cutting board; some catalogs list it as B&L's Gold Medal. Fruit commonly weighs one to two pounds, with meaty walls and small seed cavities. The flavor pairs the mild, low-acid sweetness of a yellow tomato with the substance of a large beefsteak, so it suits people who want a sweet tomato with more body. Vines are large and indeterminate, so provide a strong cage or stake. The reference notes it grows well where nights are cool, and that a fall planting in hot regions gives excellent flavor.
Gold Medal traits
- Bicolor beefsteak heirloom; B&L's Gold Medal is a synonym
- Yellow-gold fruit streaked with red, typically 1 to 2 lb
- Marbled red and gold interior with mild, sweet, low-acid flavor
- Meaty walls and small seed cavities
- Large indeterminate vines that need sturdy support
- Tolerates cool night temperatures
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Tomato salads and platters
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal this page | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Gold Medal FAQ
What kind of tomato is Gold Medal?
Gold Medal is a big bicolor beefsteak heirloom whose golden-yellow fruit is blushed with red outside and swirled with red-orange and gold inside, making it one of the prettiest tomatoes on a cutting board; some catalogs list it as B&L's Gold Medal. Fruit commonly weighs one to two pounds, with meaty walls and small seed cavities.
How many days to maturity is Gold Medal?
Gold Medal is listed at 75–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Gold Medal compare with other tomato varieties?
Gold Medal: 75–90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Gold Medal good for?
Gold Medal is grown for fresh slicing, tomato salads and platters.
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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.