Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Husky Gold is the golden-fruited member of Petoseed's Husky series (1990) and an All-America Selections winner. Plants are sturdy semi-dwarf indeterminates with rugose, potato-like leaves that stand up with little support, which is why it was sold as a bedding and home garden plant. Fruit is yellow to golden. Resistance to Verticillium race 1 and Fusarium race 1 is listed.
Husky Gold traits
- Hybrid from Petoseed, 1990, an All-America Selections winner
- Yellow to golden fruit
- Sturdy semi-dwarf indeterminate plants with rugose foliage
- Resistant to Fusarium race 1 and Verticillium race 1
Good for
- Container and small-space growing
- Fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Husky Gold this page | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Plum | 70–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buffalosun F1 | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cabernet | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Husky Gold FAQ
What kind of tomato is Husky Gold?
Husky Gold is the golden-fruited member of Petoseed's Husky series (1990) and an All-America Selections winner. Plants are sturdy semi-dwarf indeterminates with rugose, potato-like leaves that stand up with little support, which is why it was sold as a bedding and home garden plant.
How many days to maturity is Husky Gold?
Husky Gold is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Husky Gold compare with other tomato varieties?
Husky Gold: 70 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Ailsa Craig (70–75 days), Alicante (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Husky Gold good for?
Husky Gold is grown for container and small-space growing, fresh eating.
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.