Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ruby Gold is a bicolor heirloom with large, slightly flattened yellow fruit streaked with red on the outside and marbled inside. Vines are indeterminate and ripen in the main season. It is prone to cracking, so keep watering even and pick promptly after rain. The marbled slices are striking on a plate.
Ruby Gold traits
- Heirloom bicolor
- Large, slightly flattened yellow fruit with red streaks
- Marbled interior flesh
- Prone to cracking
- Indeterminate, main season
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Gold this page | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Brandywine | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Blue Beech | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cesare's Canestrino di Lucca | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Chef's Choice Yellow F1 | 90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Comstocks Sauce and Slice | 90–92 days | Indeterminate | — |
Ruby Gold FAQ
What kind of tomato is Ruby Gold?
Ruby Gold is a bicolor heirloom with large, slightly flattened yellow fruit streaked with red on the outside and marbled inside. Vines are indeterminate and ripen in the main season.
How many days to maturity is Ruby Gold?
Ruby Gold 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 Ruby Gold compare with other tomato varieties?
Ruby Gold: 90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Black Brandywine (90 days), Blue Beech (90 days), Brandywine (Sudduth's Strain) (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ruby Gold good for?
Ruby Gold is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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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