Tomato 'Sungold'

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. 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Sun gold, Sungold f1