🍅 The Goldie tomato is a stunning heirloom variety prized for its golden-yellow beefsteak fruits, rich flavor, and velvety texture. It’s often considered synonymous with the Dixie Golden Giant, and has been a favorite among tomato enthusiasts since its commercial introduction in 19772.

🌿 Goldie Tomato Highlights

• Type: Indeterminate (vining, keeps growing)
• Fruit size: Large—typically 450–900g (1–2 lbs)
• Color: Deep golden yellow with a rosy blush when ripe
• Texture: Velvety, juicy, and sweet
• Flavor: Rich and complex—ideal for slicing and fresh eating
• Days to maturity: ~75–85 days from transplanting1

🌱 Growing Tips

• Start indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost
• Transplant: After frost danger has passed; bury stem deep for strong roots
• Spacing: 60–90 cm apart; provide trellis or cage support
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 6.0–6.8)
• Watering: Deep and consistent; avoid wetting leaves

🍽️ Culinary Uses

• Slicing: Perfect for sandwiches and salads
• Fresh: Enjoy raw to savor its sweetness
• Preserving: Can be used in sauces, though less common due to its juicy texture

🌟 Why Grow Goldie?

• Unique color and flavor profile
• Excellent productivity and fruit size
• A showstopper in any garden or market stall