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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 57 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Indeterminate, Low Acid, Cherry Tomato (Learn more)
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer
Variety Info: 1" diameter, bright tangerine colored fruits in clusters of 8–14. Prone to cracking when fully ripe and well-watered. Pick when fruits begin ripening and ripen on counter to avoid cracking. Disease resistant to fusarium wilt and tobacco mosaic virus.
Attributes: Fusarium Wilt Resistant, Tobacco Mosaic Virus Resistant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"–36"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"–36"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Sun Gold' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when golden and have a slight give when gently squeezed.
- DaleRated 5 out of 5 stars3/21/265 Stars
Best tomato
- CarlenaRated 5 out of 5 stars3/14/26Follow up from last review
Unsure if I am able to add on to a previous review. 9 out of 10 had germinated!
I separated out the seedlings from their cells to the nursery pots today. The root systems are INSANE!
I have about 12 or so varieties of tomato's this year and the root systems on these little guys blew me away, wildly outpacing every other variety.
Highly recommend, even for beginners!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests3/15/26Hey Carlena,
Wow, what an incredible follow-up! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that 9 out of 10 of your Sun Gold Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds germinated! It's so exciting when you can see the difference in quality right from the start, especially when you're comparing multiple varieties side by side. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful update with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Carlena B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/27/26Beyond Expectations
Since this is only my second year gardening, I was worried about only having 10 seeds.
I am happy to announce 9 out of the 10 Sun Gold Cherry Tomatoes have sprouted!
They are strong, and I couldn't be more excited for their little life!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests3/10/26Hey Carlena,
That's such an amazing germination rate for your second year gardening! We're thrilled to hear 9 out of 10 of your Sun Gold Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds sprouted and are growing strong. Sun Golds are such a wonderful variety - you're in for a real treat with their incredibly sweet, golden cherry tomatoes! It's so exciting to watch those little seedlings grow, especially when you're just starting your gardening journey. You're going to love the abundant harvests these plants will give you all season long. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- LeslieVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/9/26Still getting tomatoes in January!
In my zone 9B garden these were prolific for most of the season. 2025 was an unusually temperate year for us and they slowed down when we had a string of foggy or hazy days.
Even though I stopped watering them, they produced well into mid-January. Slower and fewer, yes. But these kept going. It'll make me think twice in the fall when the experts are saying to pull out your summer crops in favor of fall ones. Who doesn't want a home grown tomato in December?!?
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/10/26Hey Leslie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your amazing review of our Sun Gold Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds! We're stoked to hear that you were still harvesting homegrown tomatoes in January - what an incredible success story! You're so right about rethinking those fall garden decisions - who wouldn't want fresh, sweet cherry tomatoes from their own garden in December and January! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this inspiring growing journey with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Adam H.Rated 2 out of 5 stars12/6/25Very Prone to Cracking
These produced a ton of tomatoes but were very wasteful as they either cracked on the vine or as soon as I picked them. From my experience, the tomatoes were under pressure and the slight crack in the skin from severing the tomato from the vine was enough for that pressure to crack from top to bottom in just a couple of seconds. Ended up throwing so much out.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests12/7/25Hey Adam,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️