{"product_id":"carolina-gold-tomato-seed","title":"Carolina Gold Tomato Seed","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Carolina Gold Tomato?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Golden Tomatoes \u003c\/strong\u003eCarolina Gold Tomatoes bring vibrant color and dependable performance to the garden. These tangerine-colored fruits average 8–12 ounces and stand out for their firm texture—holding and storing better than many other orange tomato varieties. With a smooth finish and strong crack resistance, Carolina Gold delivers consistently attractive harvests you can feel confident bringing to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous Plants with Sweet, Low-Acid Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e Carolina Gold Tomato plants are determinate and vigorous, producing concentrated yields of delicious golden fruits. The low-acidity profile gives them a smooth, mild flavor that shines in fresh dishes. Perfect for slicing onto sandwiches, tossing into salads, or showcasing on a summer platter, Carolina Gold is an excellent choice for gardeners who want eye-catching color, reliable performance, and outstanding taste in a manageable plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarolina Gold Tomato Growing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• When to Plant Tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomatoes are a \"warm season\" vegetable that should be transplanted in the garden once the risk of frost has passed in the early spring months. Start the seeds in a greenhouse or seed starting room approximately 6 weeks before your intended in-ground planting date. Give each of these plants approximately 4' or more of space in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimely planting is important for those in southern climates, as hot summer weather can be rough on tomato plants. Gardeners in warmer climates should aim to get their plants in the ground as soon as possible in early spring. Gardeners in areas with milder summers have the advantage of a longer tomato season, and don't have to be as timely with planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarolina Gold is a determinate tomato variety, which means the plants are relatively compact and have a finite life span. Determinate tomato varieties produce loads of tomatoes in a shorter time frame, which is a great option for canning or preserving lots of tomatoes at a time. Because the compact plants get so loaded, you will need a strong support system. We prefer to use the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Florida Weave Trellising System for Tomatoes\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/v1QiNt_l3Sk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFlorida Weave trellising system\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor determinate tomatoes, but sturdy cages will work as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How to Fertilize Tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's always a good idea to apply some pre-plant fertilizer to the soil when planting tomatoes. We like to add a handful\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Coop Gro Organic Fertilizer for Broccoli\" href=\"https:\/\/lazydogfarm.com\/products\/coop-gro-fertilizer-6-lbs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCoop Gro organic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the planting hole for each tomato plant. This ensures the plants have the right nutrients to put down roots in their new soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruiting vegetables like tomatoes will benefit from something called \"spoon feeding.\" This process involves frequent fertilizations at lower concentrations, as compared to fertilizing them heavily once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your tomato plants start to grow after transplanting, feed them every 2-3 weeks with a relatively balanced fertilizer. We like to sprinkle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lazydogfarm.com\/products\/coop-gro-fertilizer-6-lbs\" title=\"Coop Gro Fertilizer for Broccoli\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCoop Gro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earound the plants or make a liquid solution of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"AgroThrive Fruit and Flower Fertilizer for Tomatoes\" href=\"https:\/\/lazydogfarm.com\/products\/agrothrive-fruit-and-flower-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAgroThrive Fruit \u0026amp; Flower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand pour that alongside the plants. Tomato plants will also benefit from \"hilling\" when they grow to approximately 12-18\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*To learn more about how to hill tomatoes, watch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hilling Tomatoes for Optimal Growth\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ud-25u629pA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Harvesting Tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there is much hype about the quality and flavor of \"vine ripe\" tomatoes, allowing tomatoes to ripen on the vine can be a risky proposition. As they ripen, they become susceptible to attacks from birds or pests like tomato hornworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, we prefer to harvest our tomatoes when they start to turn pink. We then set them inside on a counter so they can continue to ripen. This does not compromise the flavor, but it does save our tomatoes from being eaten by pests. If you have minimal pest pressure, feel free to let your tomatoes ripen on the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lazy Dog Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55288710365352,"sku":"LDF0208","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2897\/2456\/files\/carolina-gold-tomato-seed-1080x1080.png?v=1772050280","url":"https:\/\/lazydogfarm.com\/products\/carolina-gold-tomato-seed","provider":"Lazy Dog Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}