Tomato 'Golden boy'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Golden boy'

Keep in mind when planting that Golden boy is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Golden boy from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date. Seeds saved from this hybrid variety are not likely to grow true to the parent plant.

Transplanting Golden boy

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

As Golden boy is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Golden boy

Golden boy folklore & trivia

Released in 1963 by Petoseed.