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- Days to maturity
- 88 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Golden Boy is a Petoseed F1 hybrid from 1963 with golden-yellow, deep globe fruit of 8 to 10 ounces and a very mild flavor. Vigorous indeterminate plants bear in the main season and need support. Pick slightly before full ripeness, since fully ripe fruit can blemish. Tolerance to Alternaria, Verticillium, Fusarium, and root nematodes is listed. Adapted to the eastern and midwestern states.
Golden Boy traits
- Petoseed F1 hybrid from 1963
- Golden-yellow deep globe fruit 8 to 10 ounces, very mild
- Vigorous indeterminate plants
- May blemish if left to ripen fully on the vine
- Tolerant of root nematodes, Alternaria, Verticillium, and Fusarium
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Low-acid tomato dishes
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Boy this page | 88 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Lillian's Yellow | 88 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Pittman Valley Plum | 88 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Elbe | 89 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Giant Pink Belgium | 87–88 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Brandywine | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Blue Beech | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
Golden Boy FAQ
What kind of tomato is Golden Boy?
Golden Boy is a Petoseed F1 hybrid from 1963 with golden-yellow, deep globe fruit of 8 to 10 ounces and a very mild flavor. Vigorous indeterminate plants bear in the main season and need support.
How many days to maturity is Golden Boy?
Golden Boy is listed at 88 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Golden Boy compare with other tomato varieties?
Golden Boy: 88 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Lillian's Yellow (88 days), Pittman Valley Plum (88 days), Elbe (89 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Golden Boy good for?
Golden Boy is grown for fresh slicing, low-acid tomato dishes.
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.