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- Days to maturity
- 85–100 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Dixie Golden Giant is an Amish heirloom beefsteak kept alive in southern seed-saving circles. Fruit are 1 to 2 lb, golden-yellow with a pink blush at the blossom end, with few seeds and a sweet, fruity, low-acid flavor that suits people who find red tomatoes sharp. Indeterminate vines; stake well. Like all big beefsteaks it struggles through Gulf South summer heat, so aim for the spring crop. About 85 days.
Dixie Golden Giant traits
- Golden-yellow beefsteak of 1 to 2 lb
- Pink blush at the blossom end
- Sweet, fruity, low-acid flesh with few seeds
- Indeterminate Amish heirloom
- Southern-adapted strain
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Golden Giant this page | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| German Gold | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Dixie Golden Giant FAQ
What kind of tomato is Dixie Golden Giant?
Dixie Golden Giant is an Amish heirloom beefsteak kept alive in southern seed-saving circles. Fruit are 1 to 2 lb, golden-yellow with a pink blush at the blossom end, with few seeds and a sweet, fruity, low-acid flavor that suits people who find red tomatoes sharp.
How many days to maturity is Dixie Golden Giant?
Dixie Golden Giant is listed at 85–100 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Dixie Golden Giant compare with other tomato varieties?
Dixie Golden Giant: 85–100 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Dixie Golden Giant good for?
Dixie Golden Giant is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches.
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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