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Tomato 'Sungold'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Sungold is a popular variety of Tomato, which belongs to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Sungold'). 'Sungold' is considered a hybrid cultivar. When ripe, fruit appear in these approximate colours: Chrome yellow and Golden yellow.

Sungold is an indeterminate hybrid cherry tomato. It’s orange/gold fruits weigh about a half-ounce each. Their flavour is very sweet, with just enough tartness that you know you are eating a tomato. The tomatoes remain firmer when ripe than do most cherry tomatoes. The vines are capable of growing to 10-15 feet tall.

Sungold plants love heat but can tolerate cool weather better than most tomatoes.

Resistant to Fusarium wilt race 1 and Fusarium wilt race 2.

Sungold grows as an Annual and is a Fruit. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Sungold is known for growing to a height of approximately 2.00 metres (6.50 feet). This variety tends to bloom in mid spring.

Mexico is believed to be where Sungold originates from.

Sungold Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Tomato 'Sungold'

Full Sun
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Medium

This plant will need some kind of tomato support, like a cage or a trellis. Many people prune the suckers that grow from the crotch of the branches — this controls the plant’s growth and directs more energy into the fruit. However, others let the plants grow like the hardy vines they are.

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sungold 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. USDA Hardiness Zone 3 to 14 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 as Tomato is a moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Sungold from seed

Seed probably will not come true to parent plant.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Sungold about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Sungold

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sungold is a tender plant.

Harvesting Sungold

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early summer.

Tomato 'Sungold' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Sungold exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Sungold plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Sungold frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Sungold come from? Mexico
Bloom Time When does Sungold bloom? Mid Spring Harvest Time When is Sungold ready for harvest? Early Summer
Mature Height How tall does Sungold grow? 2.00 metres / 6.50 feet Mature Spread How wide does Sungold grow? 75.0 cm / 2.44 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Sungold grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Sungold. 5.0 - 6.0
Soil What soil should I grow Sungold in? Loam Sun How much sunlight does Sungold need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Sungold require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Sungold need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Sungold need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Sungold in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Can Sow Direct? Can Sungold seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Sungold? 1.0 cm / 0.39 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Sungold 80.0 cm / 2.60 feet
Edible? Is Sungold edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Sungold seedlings? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet

How long does Sungold take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Sungold' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Sungold to germinate? 6 days Average 6 days | Min 4 days | Max 15 days (57)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Sungold? + 44 days Average 44 days | Min 6 days | Max 86 days (30)
Days to Maturity How long until Sungold is ready for harvest / bloom? + 100 days Average 100 days | Min 19 days | Max 167 days (283)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Sungold? = 150 days

When should I sow Sungold?

Folia's when to plant Tomato 'Sungold' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Other Names for Tomato 'Sungold'

Sun gold, Sungold f1

Latest Tomato 'Sungold' Reviews

17 Sep 2011

Ostrya's Tomato 'Sun Gold' was Reviewed day 171

These orange cherry tomatoes are 6 feet tall and have produced over 250 tomatoes (so far) this year. A member of my family described them as “a river of flavor in my mouth”. I agree.

5 stars
30 Apr 2011

anelson's sungold tomato five star was Reviewed day 48

delicious, prolific, and tolerates my cool climate. i have been growing this every year, for years. never fails.

5 stars

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