Carolina Gold Tomato Seeds

Solanum lycopersicum Carolina Gold Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum Carolina Gold Tomato is a widely adaptable, determinate hybrid variety, valued for its massive, golden-yellow fruits and unique low-acid flavor profile. Growing to about 3 – 5 feet tall with a compact, bushy spread, this variety is perfect for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and container plantings where concentrated yields and space efficiency are desired. Unlike traditional red beefsteaks, Carolina Gold matures to a stunning golden-orange hue, offering a distinctively mild, sweet taste and a meaty texture that provides a heavy, concentrated harvest in the mid-season.

Culinary and Practical Uses

• The large, heavy fruits (often 10–12 oz) are low in acidity, making them an excellent choice for individuals with sensitive stomachs or those who prefer a milder, sweeter tomato flavor.
• The meaty, juicy flesh is superb for fresh slicing on sandwiches and burgers, or for adding a vibrant splash of color to summer salads and fresh salsas.
• Its firm texture holds up well for processing, making it a favorite for creating unique golden sauces, juices, and yellow tomato soups.

Characteristics

• Foliage: Dense, dark green leaves that provide excellent cover, protecting the light-colored fruit from sunscald; the plant remains more compact than indeterminate vining types.
• Growth Habit: Determinate (bush) habit that stops growing once the fruit sets; produces a concentrated harvest over a shorter window, making it ideal for canning or limited space.
• Flowers: Produces clusters of small, bright yellow blossoms that are self-fertile and develop rapidly into uniform, globe-shaped fruits.
• Seeds: F1 Hybrid seeds that offer vigorous growth and strong disease resistance (Verticillium and Fusarium Wilt); seeds saved from fruits will not produce true-to-type offspring.

Growing Requirements

• Sun: Thrives in full sun; requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to develop the rich golden color and sugar content.
• Soil: Adapts to most soil types but prefers fertile, well-draining, loamy soil enriched with compost and a pH between 6.0 and 6.8.
• Water: Requires consistent, moderate watering; maintaining even soil moisture is crucial to prevent blossom end rot and fruit cracking during the heavy fruit set.
• Spacing: Plant seeds or transplants 18 to 24 inches apart; while compact, the heavy fruit load requires sturdy staking or cage support (Florida weave is often used).
• Maintenance: Minimal pruning required compared to vining types; remove only lower leaves to prevent soil-borne disease but leave suckers to maximize the concentrated yield.

Shipping Info

Carolina Gold Tomato seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seeds that are carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit. Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting.