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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
German Gold is a large bicolor German heirloom with golden fruit of 1 to 2 pounds marked by red streaks and a red blossom end. The indeterminate vines ripen in the main season and need a strong stake or cage. The marbled slices are as much for show as for eating.
German Gold traits
- German heirloom bicolor
- Golden fruit of 1 to 2 pounds with red streaks
- Red blossom end
- Indeterminate, main season
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Gold this page | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
German Gold FAQ
What kind of tomato is German Gold?
German Gold is a large bicolor German heirloom with golden fruit of 1 to 2 pounds marked by red streaks and a red blossom end. The indeterminate vines ripen in the main season and need a strong stake or cage.
How many days to maturity is German Gold?
German Gold is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does German Gold compare with other tomato varieties?
German Gold: 85 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 German Gold good for?
German 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.