Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 69 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Golden Girl is a 1997 Petoseed hybrid with golden, oblate fruit of 7 to 8 ounces, large and firm with a low-acid flavor. Determinate plants ripen early to midseason, around 69 days, and resist tomato mosaic virus, nematodes, Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2 and Verticillium wilt race 1. It is comparable to Mountain Gold and needs only a cage.
Golden Girl traits
- Determinate plants
- Golden oblate fruit of 7 to 8 oz
- Low-acid flavor
- Resistant to nematodes and tomato mosaic virus
- Verticillium race 1 and Fusarium races 1 and 2 resistance
- Early to midseason, about 69 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Low-acid tomato for sensitive eaters
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Girl this page | 69 days | Determinate | — |
| Bella Rosa | 69–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Black Zebra | 69–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Flora-Dade | 69–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Sanibel | 69–80 days | Determinate | — |
| Zhezha | 69 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
Golden Girl FAQ
What kind of tomato is Golden Girl?
Golden Girl is a 1997 Petoseed hybrid with golden, oblate fruit of 7 to 8 ounces, large and firm with a low-acid flavor. Determinate plants ripen early to midseason, around 69 days, and resist tomato mosaic virus, nematodes, Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2 and Verticillium wilt race 1.
How many days to maturity is Golden Girl?
Golden Girl is listed at 69 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Golden Girl compare with other tomato varieties?
Golden Girl: 69 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Bella Rosa (69–80 days), Black Zebra (69–80 days), Flora-Dade (69–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Golden Girl good for?
Golden Girl is grown for fresh slicing, low-acid tomato for sensitive eaters.
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.