Tomato – Golden Nugget

The Golden Nugget Tomato is known for its compact, uniform plants that grow to an average height of 24 inches. This determinate variety produces an abundance of golden-yellow, 1-inch oval fruits with fine flavor, even in adverse growing conditions. It is an early-fruiting tomato perfect for gardeners seeking a reliable, flavorful harvest.

Golden Nugget Tomatoes are an early variety that matures in approximately 55 days, making them ideal for gardeners who want a quick harvest.

Golden Nugget is a determinate tomato variety, meaning it grows in a compact form and produces its fruit over a concentrated period. The plants are vigorous, spreading, and well-suited for smaller spaces or container gardening.

To grow Golden Nugget Tomatoes, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in sterile seed-starting mix at a temperature of 70-90°F. Germination occurs in 6-14 days. Once seedlings develop true leaves, transplant them into 3- to 4-inch pots and keep them in full light at cooler temperatures of 60-70°F. After hardening off, plant them outdoors in full sun, spacing plants 18-30 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.

To prevent blossom end rot, add one tablespoon of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells to the planting hole to provide calcium. Enrich the soil further with one tablespoon each of aged compost and bone meal. If seedlings are tall or spindly, plant them deeper to promote additional root growth, resulting in stronger, healthier plants capable of producing abundant fruit.