Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Golden Delight is an early determinate tomato with golden-orange fruit about 3 inches across. A compact plant for an early orange slicer.
Golden Delight traits
- Golden-orange fruit about 3 in
- Determinate plants
- Early season
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Delight this page | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Basket Vee | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Best Boy | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Biltmore | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Carnival | 70 days | Determinate | — |
| Chico III | 70–80 days | Determinate | — |
Golden Delight FAQ
What kind of tomato is Golden Delight?
Golden Delight is an early determinate tomato with golden-orange fruit about 3 inches across. A compact plant for an early orange slicer.
How many days to maturity is Golden Delight?
Golden Delight is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Golden Delight compare with other tomato varieties?
Golden Delight: 70 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Ace (70–83 days), Basket Vee (70 days), Best Boy (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Golden Delight good for?
Golden Delight 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.