White Flower Farm Tomato Gold Medal Yellow
Best heirloom choice for gardeners seeking mild, high-yielding slicing tomatoes.
This heirloom beefsteak is the gold standard for gardeners who find standard red tomatoes too sharp. You sacrifice the classic acidic tang for a mellow, complex sweetness, but the trade-off is a prolific, disease-resistant harvest that makes every slice a showstopper.
$8.00
Who it's for
- Growers prioritizing high-yield, substantial beefsteak-sized fruits
- Home cooks seeking complex, low-acid flavors for fresh meals
- Gardeners wanting visually striking produce for gourmet presentations
Who should skip it
- Casual gardeners lacking time for intensive staking and pruning
- Northern growers with limited, short-season frost windows
- Beginners struggling with consistent irrigation and moisture control
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Low-acid profile delivers a remarkably sweet and balanced heirloom taste.
Yield Potential
Indeterminate growth habit ensures a steady, prolific harvest throughout the season.
Disease Resistance
Outperforms traditional pineapple varieties with superior resilience against common garden blights.
Establishment Success
Pint-sized pots arrive with robust root systems for rapid garden integration.
Growth Versatility
Highly adaptable across a wide range of USDA hardiness zones.
Culinary Utility
Large beefsteak structure makes these fruits ideal for fresh slicing applications.
Key Specs
Cultivar
Gold Medal Yellow
Maturity
Approximately 90 days from transplant
Mature Height
4-8 feet
Mature Width
4 feet
Spacing
24-36 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones
3 to 10
Ships as
1 Pint pot
Lifespan
Annual
Certifications
Non-GMO seed
Growth Habit
Vine
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