GOLD MEDAL
Best heirloom choice for gardeners seeking large, sweet, low-acid tomatoes.
Discover the exceptional Gold Medal tomato, an heirloom variety celebrated for its impressive size and delightful taste. These indeterminate plants yield large, yellow fruits with a striking red blush, often weighing over a pound and sometimes reaching two pounds. Savor a full, sweet, and low-acid flavor profile that makes this tomato a garden favorite. Gold Medal performs reliably, even in cooler nighttime temperatures. This certified organic seed brings classic heirloom charm and a rewarding summer harvest to your garden.
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Category Rank
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Days to maturity
75
/ Approximately days
Who it's for
- Gourmet gardeners and chefs seeking superior heirloom flavor profiles
- Visual gardeners wanting stunning, colorful beefsteak tomatoes for display
- Sustainable growers interested in saving seeds for future seasons
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to provide consistent disease monitoring and care
- Northern growers living in regions with short summer seasons
- Low-effort gardeners wanting plants that require minimal structural support
Performance breakdown
Yield Potential
Massive fruits frequently exceeding one pound ensure a heavy, rewarding harvest.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, low-acid profile delivers a classic heirloom taste experience.
Climate Adaptability
Reliable performance in cooler nighttime temperatures extends the growing season.
Germination Reliability
Certified organic seeds offer consistent, dependable sprouting for home gardeners.
Seed Saving Potential
Open-pollinated genetics allow for easy seed collection and future planting.
Growth Management
Indeterminate habit requires consistent staking and pruning for optimal fruit production.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
Approximately 75 days
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-90°F
Seed Depth
1/4"
Days to Emergence
6-14 days
Soil Temperature for Transplanting
55°F
Fertilizer Needs
High
Minimum Germination
80%
Seed Life
3 years
Features
- Heirloom variety with classic charm
- Large fruit size, over one pound
- Full, sweet, low-acid flavor
- Performs well in cool nights
- Certified Organic Seed
- Open Pollinated for seed saving
- Indeterminate growth habit
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise the 'Gold Medal' variety for its exceptional flavor and stunning visual appeal. Customers consistently describe the fruit as having a complex, sweet, low acid taste, often calling it the best bi-color tomato grown. The seeds prove highly reliable, showing excellent germination rates, which supports the overall high quality. Plants are vigorous, producing large, beautiful tomatoes perfect for slicing. While some note it needs a longer growing season, most agree the superior taste and beauty make this variety a permanent, high value addition to their annual planting rotation.
Know before you buy
Gold Medal is an indeterminate variety, meaning the vines will continue to grow and produce fruit throughout the season until the first frost. Because they can reach significant heights, you should provide sturdy staking or a heavy-duty cage to support the weight of the large fruits.
Yes, this variety is noted for its ability to perform reliably even when nighttime temperatures are cooler. This makes it a strong choice for gardeners in regions where summer nights don't stay consistently warm.
Yes, Gold Medal is an open-pollinated heirloom variety. This means you can successfully save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons, and they will grow true to the parent plant.
To support the production of fruits that can weigh up to two pounds, incorporate a balanced, organic fertilizer into your soil at planting time. Supplementing with a compost tea or a side-dressing of organic fertilizer mid-season will help maintain the nutrient levels required for such large yields.
Under optimal soil temperatures between 70-90°F, you can expect the seeds to emerge within 6 to 14 days. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged during this period.
These tomatoes are prized for a full, sweet flavor that is notably low in acidity. Their mild, balanced taste makes them an excellent choice for fresh eating, slicing, or adding to summer salads.
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