Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Semi-determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Golden Dwarf Champion, sold historically as Burpee's Golden Dwarf Champion, is an heirloom with globe-shaped lemon-yellow fruit of 2 to 5 oz and paler yellow flesh. Semi-determinate plants; main-season, about 90 days.
Golden Dwarf Champion traits
- Lemon-yellow globe fruit of 2 to 5 oz
- Lighter yellow flesh
- Semi-determinate heirloom
Good for
- Salads
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dwarf Champion this page | 90 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Bradley | 80 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Sebring | 76 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Black Russian | 75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Firminio's Plum | 75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Marglobe | 75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Rutgers 250 | About 74 days | Semi-determinate | — |
Golden Dwarf Champion FAQ
What kind of tomato is Golden Dwarf Champion?
Golden Dwarf Champion, sold historically as Burpee's Golden Dwarf Champion, is an heirloom with globe-shaped lemon-yellow fruit of 2 to 5 oz and paler yellow flesh. Semi-determinate plants; main-season, about 90 days.
How many days to maturity is Golden Dwarf Champion?
Golden Dwarf Champion is listed at 90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Golden Dwarf Champion compare with other tomato varieties?
Golden Dwarf Champion: 90 days, semi-determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Bradley (80 days), Sebring (76 days), Black Russian (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Golden Dwarf Champion good for?
Golden Dwarf Champion is grown for salads, fresh slicing.
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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