Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 75–95 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Aunt Gertie's Gold is a heirloom with gold fruit ranging from 12 ounces up to 2 pounds on indeterminate, potato-leaved vines. Fruit this size needs a strong stake and even watering. Maturity is around 75 days from transplant, and the big golden slices make a striking centerpiece on a tomato platter.
Aunt Gertie's Gold traits
- Indeterminate, potato-leaved vines
- Gold fruit from 12 oz to 2 lb
- Heirloom, about 75 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
- Seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Gertie's Gold this page | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bolseno | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Aunt Gertie's Gold FAQ
What kind of tomato is Aunt Gertie's Gold?
Aunt Gertie's Gold is a heirloom with gold fruit ranging from 12 ounces up to 2 pounds on indeterminate, potato-leaved vines. Fruit this size needs a strong stake and even watering.
How many days to maturity is Aunt Gertie's Gold?
Aunt Gertie's Gold is listed at 75–95 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Aunt Gertie's Gold compare with other tomato varieties?
Aunt Gertie's Gold: 75–95 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Ginny's Purple (75–85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Aunt Gertie's Gold good for?
Aunt Gertie's Gold is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches, seed saving.
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)
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