{"product_id":"tomato-gold-medal","title":"Tomato Gold Medal Seeds","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e🍅 Tomato ‘Gold Medal’ — Bi-Coloured, Sweet \u0026amp; Spectacular\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eheirloom indeterminate beefsteak\u003c\/strong\u003e famous for its sunset skin — golden yellow with a rosy blush and pink marbling. 🌞 First introduced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"229\"\u003e1921 as ‘Ruby Gold’\u003c\/strong\u003e and later renamed \u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e‘Gold Medal’\u003c\/strong\u003e, this variety has earned its place among the sweetest, most beautiful tomatoes ever grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e🌟 Highlights at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"708\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huge 450 g–1.3 kg+ beefsteaks; firm, low-acid, and incredibly sweet with few seeds — perfect for slicing and salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eIndeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e (keeps growing and fruiting all season).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eLeaf Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potato-leaf 🍃\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"708\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"708\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e75–90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e from transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e🍽️ Flavour \u0026amp; Kitchen Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eExpect a \u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"784\"\u003emellow, fruity sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e with almost no sharpness — a show-stopper on \u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"844\"\u003ebruschetta\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eCaprese salad\u003c\/strong\u003e, or thick sandwich slices. The vibrant marbling makes every plate look like summer sunshine. ☀️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e🌱 How to Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e🌤️ Climate \u0026amp; Timing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eFrost-free planting only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eStart seeds indoors or under cover \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003elate winter to early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e (Highveld), \u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003espring to early summer\u003c\/strong\u003e (Western Cape), or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003espring through midsummer\u003c\/strong\u003e (KZN and coastal areas).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eTransplant once nights stay \u003cstrong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eabove 10 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e and seedlings have 5–7 true leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e🌾 Sowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 mm in a fine, moist seed mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e24–30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e 🌡️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist, never soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e🪴 Transplanting \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eHarden off seedlings for 7–10 days before transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–75 cm between plants; 90–120 cm between rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eBury stems slightly deeper to encourage strong rooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eInstall a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003esturdy stake or cage\u003c\/strong\u003e early — these fruits get \u003cem data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003emassive\u003c\/em\u003e! 💪\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e🌿 Soil \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eUse rich, well-drained soil with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003epH of 6.0–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eMix in compost and a balanced organic fertiliser at planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eFeed fortnightly with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003ehigh-potassium\u003c\/strong\u003e fertiliser once flowering begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eMulch well to retain moisture and keep roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003eDeep, consistent watering is key: roughly \u003cstrong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003e25–40 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2–3 times a week depending on heat and soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eWater early morning at the base — avoid wetting leaves to prevent disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003e✂️ Training \u0026amp; Pruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eTrain indeterminate vines to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e1–2 leaders\u003c\/strong\u003e and remove lower leaves that touch the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eLight pruning improves airflow and reduces disease risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003eTie stems gently as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003e🌼 Pollination \u0026amp; Fruit Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003eGently shake stakes or trellis in the morning to help pollen spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003eIn hot weather, provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003e30–40% shade cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce blossom drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2702\"\u003e🐞 Pests \u0026amp; Problems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eEarly blight or leaf spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e improve airflow and prune affected leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003eFruit cracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep watering regular and steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003eSunscald:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave enough foliage for natural shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003e🍅 Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003ePick when fruits turn \u003cstrong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2975\"\u003ebuttery yellow with a rose blush\u003c\/strong\u003e and yield slightly to touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003eThese slice beautifully and hold their texture for salads or sandwiches. 🥗\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003e🌟 Top Tips for Success\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003eSupport early and strongly\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fruits are heavy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003eKeep moisture consistent\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3251\"\u003eTaste test\u003c\/strong\u003e at various ripeness stages — sweetness peaks when the pink marbling deepens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003eSave seed from your best fruits — it’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3391\"\u003etrue heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e worth preserving. 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVegetable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLycopersicon esculentum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeefsteak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Sowing Time:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\/Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Depth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e3 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e60–75 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7-14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Harvest:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e80-90 from transplant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBrought to you by \u003cb\u003eUbuntuberg Seeds\u003c\/b\u003e, where our mission is to cultivate humanity \u0026amp; harvest unity. 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