Amish Gold
Amish Gold | |
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Maturity | midseason |
Growth habit | indet. |
Leaf type | regular |
Fruit color | yellow |
Fruit shape | elongated, plum |
Fruit size | small |
Fruit type | salad |
Variety type | open-pollinated |
Country | unknown |
B.C KO T
- Tall indet. plants with regular leaf foliage. Fruits are elongated plums, 2-2.5" long and growing in clusters. Fruits ripen to bright orange color with apricot-colored flesh, and easily drop from the vine when fully ripe. Flavor is very good and balanced, with just a touch of acidity. Very juicy. 1-1.5 oz.
Seed source:
- 1. Julien Schmit, Nancy, France 09 / Petite grenouille 2008
- 2. TomatoFest 10
Year grown: 2010 (#1 - germination failure - seeds crushed in the mail), 2013(#2)
Location: Zone 7b, PNW, Anmore, BC, Canada (760 ft above sea level)
History
- According to TomatoFest seed catalog (2009), this is a cross between Amish Paste and SunGold F1.
- However, some SSE members who listed this variety since 2008 noted that this tomato is an heirloom from Kentucky.
- Tatiana's note: I am not sure which story is correct.
Related
Picture Gallery
Klaus-Peter Schurz (GERM SC K). Amish Gold - ripe fruit. 2013-07-31.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Amish Gold - ripe fruit. 2013-08-29.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Amish Gold - ripe fruit. 2013-08-31.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Amish Gold - ripe fruit. 2013-09-05.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Amish Gold - ripe fruit. 2013-09-09.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Amish Gold - ripe fruit. 2013-09-09.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Amish Gold - sliced fruit. 2013-08-29.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Amish Gold - sliced fruit. 2013-08-31.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Amish Gold - leaf. 2013-06-12.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Amish Gold - plant. 2013-06-12.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Amish Gold - flower. 2013-06-07.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Amish Gold - flowers. 2013-06-12.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Amish Gold - baby fruit. 2013-07-23.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Amish Gold - green fruit. 2013-07-23.
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Seed Availability
Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
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2018 | . | . | |
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2016 | . | . | |
2015 | . | . | |
2014 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds - new Diane's Flower Seeds Gleckler Seedmen TomatoFest |
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2013 | TomatoFest | 2 | . |
2012 | Gleckler Seedmen - new | 2 | 2 |
2011 | TomatoFest | 2 | 2 |
2010 | TomatoFest | 2 | 1 |
2009 | TomatoFest | 2 | . |
2008 | TomatoFest | 1 | . |
2007 | 0 | . |
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