Tomato – Cherry Gold Nugget An early, compact and determined variety, the Gold Nugget tomato produces ping-pong ball sized golden yellow fruits with a delicate sweetness. The plant reaches a height of about 60 cm and grows well in pots. Growing tips Conditions of germination: depth of sowing: 5 mm optimal temperatures of germination: 20 to 30ºC time for germination: 7 to 14 days When to sow: indoor sowing 6 to 8 weeks before the last date in your area Sowing technique: in pocket Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced about 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants. Transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting into the garden. Transplanting in the garden: When the soil is warmed and the average nighttime temperature stays above 10 ºC. Distance in the garden: between plants: 45 to 60 cm between rows: 75 to 90 cm Height of the plants: 60 cm Soil: rich and well drained Water: regular watering until the fruit begins to ripen, then watering at intervals to encourage ripening and not to diminish the flavor of the fruit Exposure: full sun Days to harvest (after transplanting): 55 to 70 days Specificity: Indeterminate (climbing) plants continue to grow and produce fruit all season while determinate varieties generally produce their fruit within a defined period of time and have a bushy habit. Recommended support (stake or tomato cage). Pot culture possible in containers of about 10 gallons/45 liters, 45 cm wide and 45 cm deep. QUICK STATS Number of seeds: ±25 Difficulty: Medium Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated Lifecycle:Annual Additional information Weight 0.1 g Difficulty Medium Sowing Indoor Lifecycle Annual Root cellar No Sowing season Spring