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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Carolina Gold is a hybrid orange slicer bred at North Carolina State University's Fletcher station and released through Novartis in 1996. Its color comes from the tangerine gene, giving flat globe fruit of 8 to 10 ounces with light green shoulders and a deep oblate shape. The plants are tall determinates, so a sturdy cage or short stake is worthwhile. Resistance covers graywall, Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2 and Verticillium wilt race 1. It ripens in the main season, around 75 days.
Carolina Gold traits
- Tall determinate plants
- Tangerine-gold flat globe fruit of 8 to 10 oz
- Light green shoulders
- Resistant to graywall
- Verticillium race 1 and Fusarium races 1 and 2 resistance
- Main season, about 75 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Colorful salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Gold this page | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Banana Legs | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Bielyj Naliw | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Black Sea Man | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Galahad F1 | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Gill's All-Purpose | 75 days | Determinate | — |
| Green Sausage | 75–80 days | Determinate | — |
Carolina Gold FAQ
What kind of tomato is Carolina Gold?
Carolina Gold is a hybrid orange slicer bred at North Carolina State University's Fletcher station and released through Novartis in 1996. Its color comes from the tangerine gene, giving flat globe fruit of 8 to 10 ounces with light green shoulders and a deep oblate shape.
How many days to maturity is Carolina Gold?
Carolina Gold is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Carolina Gold compare with other tomato varieties?
Carolina Gold: 75 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Banana Legs (75 days), Bielyj Naliw (75 days), Black Sea Man (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Carolina Gold good for?
Carolina Gold is grown for fresh slicing, colorful 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: 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.