Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Golden Queen is a heirloom slicer whose flattened round fruits of 3 to 4 inches ripen from deep gold toward orange. The indeterminate vines need staking and begin bearing early, around 65 days from transplant. It is one of the older yellow-orange tomatoes still in circulation and a good choice for gardeners who want heirloom color without a long wait.
Golden Queen traits
- Indeterminate vines
- Flattened round fruit of 3 to 4 inches
- Deep gold ripening to orange
- Early heirloom, about 65 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Colorful salads
- Seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Queen this page | 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Berkeley Pink Tie Dye | About 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bulls Heart | 65–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cobra | 65–72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cosmonaut Volkov | 65–72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Crimson Sprinter | 65–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| First Lady | 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
Golden Queen FAQ
What kind of tomato is Golden Queen?
Golden Queen is a heirloom slicer whose flattened round fruits of 3 to 4 inches ripen from deep gold toward orange. The indeterminate vines need staking and begin bearing early, around 65 days from transplant.
How many days to maturity is Golden Queen?
Golden Queen is listed at 65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Golden Queen compare with other tomato varieties?
Golden Queen: 65 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Berkeley Pink Tie Dye (About 65 days), Bulls Heart (65–80 days), Cobra (65–72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Golden Queen good for?
Golden Queen is grown for fresh slicing, colorful salads, 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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