GOLD SPARK
Best high-yield snacking tomato for home gardeners seeking disease-resistant harvests.
Discover Gold Spark, a highly favored snacking tomato known for its unfailingly delicious, sweet, and meaty flesh. These indeterminate plants are adaptable, yielding heavy clusters of elongated, 2-inch grape tomatoes that resist cracking and offer an excellent shelf life. Maturing in approximately 60 days, this hybrid variety demonstrates resistance to Leaf Mold (LM) and Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV 0-2). Gardeners appreciate its prolific nature and the candy-like sweetness of the harvest, making it a perfect addition to any summer garden.
$56.65
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+433%
Above average
Days to maturity
60
/ days
Who it's for
- Market growers seeking eye-catching produce for display
- Busy gardeners needing efficient, high-volume harvests
- Northern gardeners with limited growing windows
Who should skip it
- Organic gardeners wary of intensive pest management
- Casual growers unable to monitor the garden daily
- Budget-conscious gardeners who prefer saving their own seeds
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Robust protection against Leaf Mold and Mosaic Virus ensures healthier harvests.
Flavor Profile
Candy-like sweetness and meaty texture make these a snacking standout.
Yield Consistency
Indeterminate vines produce heavy, reliable clusters throughout the summer season.
Harvest Durability
Crack-resistant skin and impressive shelf life extend your post-harvest enjoyment.
Growth Speed
Sixty-day maturity window allows for quick turnaround in most climates.
Versatility
Hybrid vigor performs exceptionally well in both greenhouses and outdoor gardens.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
60 days
Fruit size
2 inches (elongated grape)
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-90°F
Seed Depth
1/4"
Days to Emergence
6-14 days
Minimum Germination
80%
Seed Life
3 years
Scientific Name
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Features
- Large, dark yellow, elongated grape fruit
- Sweet and meaty flesh texture
- Resistant to cracking
- Excellent shelf life for storage
- Indeterminate plants yield heavy clusters
- Hybrid variety suitable for greenhouses
- Resistant to LM and ToMV 0-2
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly celebrate GOLD SPARK for its exceptional reliability and outstanding flavor. Germination rates are consistently near perfect, leading to vigorous, robust plants that deliver high yields even in shorter seasons. The fruit is the true highlight, praised for its complex, superior sweet and tangy taste, making it ideal for fresh eating. Gardeners also appreciate the beautiful, uniform golden appearance and resistance to cracking. While some minor staking is needed due to vigorous growth, the reliable performance and truly remarkable flavor payoff solidify GOLD SPARK as a premium, highly recommended choice for gardeners seeking quality and taste.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate plants continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire growing season until the first frost. Because they grow continuously, you will need to provide sturdy staking or a trellis to support the heavy clusters of tomatoes.
Yes, this hybrid variety is well-suited for greenhouse environments. Its resistance to Leaf Mold (LM) and Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV 0-2) makes it a reliable choice for the controlled conditions of a greenhouse.
Under optimal soil temperatures between 70-90°F, you can expect seedlings to emerge within 6 to 14 days. Ensure you plant them at a depth of 1/4 inch for the best results.
No, Gold Spark is specifically noted for its resistance to cracking. This trait, combined with its excellent shelf life, makes it a durable variety that holds up well after harvest.
Gold Spark has high water needs. Consistent moisture is essential for supporting the plant's heavy production and ensuring the fruit develops its signature sweet, meaty texture.
When stored in a cool, dry place, these seeds remain viable for up to 3 years. We recommend keeping them in an airtight container to maintain their 80% minimum germination rate.
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