Burpee Sungold Tomato

Indeterminate means the plant will continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire growing season until the first frost. Unlike determinate varieties that ripen all their fruit at once, Sungold will provide a steady harvest over several months.

Yes, these are well-suited for containers, though you should use a pot that is at least 5 gallons in size to accommodate the root system. Because the plant reaches 60 inches in height, be sure to provide a sturdy stake or cage for support.

You can expect to start harvesting your first tomatoes approximately 65 days after transplanting the seedlings into your garden. Because the fruit develops its signature sweetness early, you can even snack on them before they reach full maturity.

While not strictly required, pruning can help manage the plant's size and improve airflow, which reduces the risk of disease. Since this variety is vigorous, removing some of the 'suckers'—the small shoots that grow in the crotch between the main stem and branches—will help keep the plant tidy and focused on fruit production.

Sungold tomatoes thrive in full sun, which means they need at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day. Placing them in a spot with less light will result in leggy plants and significantly lower fruit yields.