Yellow/Gold Tomatoes

	Djena Lee's Golden Girl TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49111 Price:$2.95 Quantity in Basket: none
80 days. (Indeterminate) [Family heirloom of Djena Lee since the early 1920's. 'Djena Lee's' tomato later won first prize at the Chicago Fair 10 years in a row! Introduced by SESE in 1987. Djena (pronounced 'Zshena') was part Indian and granddaughter of Minnesota financier Jim Lee. She grew this tomato in Minnesota and on moving to Illinois in 1929 gave started plants to Reverend Morrow (then 15 years old) who has since nurtured this variety and kept it alive.] 'Djena Lee's Golden Girl' has a beautiful golden-orange color, one the most appetizing golden tomatoes we have grown. Fruits are medium sized. Flavor is a delicious, a rich balance of sweetness and tanginess. Pkt.
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	Golden Ponderosa TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49117 Price:$2.25 Quantity in Basket: none
78 days. [West Virginia heirloom, traded by employees of the C & O Railroad since the turn of the century. The first 'Ponderosa' variety was introduced in 1891 by Peter Henderson and Co.] Produces somewhat rough, large-cored, yellow-gold fruits weighing over a pound. Although not very tolerant of foliage diseases, it is a good producer and a showy variety with mild-flavored, sub-acid fruits. Our select strain has larger, more uniform fruits. Pkt.
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	Hugh's TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49122 Price:$2.85 Quantity in Basket: none
89 days. (Indeterminate) [Introduced in 1990 by SESE. Heirloom from Madison Co., Indiana, since 1940.] 'Hughs' has gained a local reputation for its meaty fruit and sweet delicious flavor. It was rated as one of the better-flavored of 250 tomatoes grown during the summer of 1988. Though it is a late maturing variety it is a heavy producer with some disease resistance. This pale yellow heirloom beefísteak rivals the flavor of the best heirloom red tomatoes. Pkt.
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	Persimmon TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49133 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
88 days. (Indeterminate) [Introduced about 1982.] Beautiful persimmon colored, rose-orange fruits range between 12 and 16 oz., though early fruits can weigh up to 2 lbs. Ripens from the blossom end to the softly dented light green shoulders, gradually acquiring a rose orange hue. Vines are vigorous, well branched and produce 1 to 2 fruits per flower cluster. 'Persimmon' is one of our personal favorites for inviting color and rewarding flavor. Pkt.
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	Verna Orange TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49146 Price:$2.85 Quantity in Basket: none
84 days. (Indeterminate) [Indiana heirloom introduced in 1990 by SESE.] Huge, orange oxheart-shaped fruits are of superb flavor. Fruits are among the meatiest and most seedless of tomatoes. Similar to 'Yellow Oxheart' except that the fruits ripen to orange, shoulders slightly ribbed, flavor milder, and plants more vigorous. In hot climates, seed cavities tend to be semi-hollow. 'Verna Orange' is one our highest yielding tomatoes in spite of late season susceptibility to foliage diseases. Pkt.
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	Yellow Bell TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49152 Price:$2.75 Quantity in Basket: none
60 days. (Indeterminate) [Introduced in 1986 by SESE. Family heirloom from Tennessee.] This yellow paste tomato can be used in salads or for making tomato paste, juice, preserves, and yellow catsup! Heavy-yielding plants produce 5 to 12 fruits per cluster. Fruit shape is similar to 'Roma', averaging 3" in length and 1-1/2" in diameter. Survives cool wet conditions better than other paste tomatoes. Ripens from green to creamy yellow to yellow. Flavor is outstanding, both sweet and rich. Excellent paste tomato for those who prefer yellow tomatoes. Pkt.
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	Yellow Bell TOMATO 1.5g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49152A Price:$5.50 Quantity in Basket: none
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	Manyel TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49162 Price:$2.95 Quantity in Basket: none
78 days. (Indeterminate) [The name 'Manyel' means 'many moons'. An heirloom reportedly of recent Native American origin. Original seed sent to SESE by Carolyn Male.] Fruits look like yellow moons amidst the sparse green foliage. Creamy yellow tomatoes with a characteristic lemon-like flavor. Smooth shouldered fruits are thin-walled with some concentric cracking. Average fruit weight is 6 oz., measuring 2" high by 2-1/4" wide. Fruits are borne in clusters of 2 to 4 on vines providing light foliage cover. The sweet and lemony flavor of this variety is distinctive and adds another dimension to salads and tomato dishes. Pkt.
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	Dad's Sunset TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49163 Price:$2.75 Quantity in Basket: none
75 days. (Indeterminate) Fruits ripen to a uniform golden orange like the setting sun. Very attractive, regular, round-shaped, small-cored fruit with zesty sweet flavor. Fruits are uniform in shape with very few defects, thick-walled, yet tender. Vines provide medium foliage cover and bear 12 oz. fruits singly or in clusters of 2. Fruits measure 2-3/4" high by 3-1/4" wide. An excellent mainstay garden variety, recommended also for fresh market use because of the high percentage of marketable fruit with strong visual appeal and excellent flavor. Pkt.
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	Brandywine, Yellow TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49186 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
76 days. (Indeterminate) [Illinois heirloom from the Seed Savers Exchange.] Has the same great flavor as the popular pink-fruited 'Brandywine'. Fruits are large, slightly ribbed beefsteaks with sweet, tangy, delicious flavor. We rate it in the top 10% for flavor. Extremes of temperature may sometimes cause some fruit shape irregularities. Large potato leaf foliage provides medium fruit cover. Pkt.
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	Earl of Edgecombe TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49191 Price:$2.85 Quantity in Basket: none
73 days. (Indeterminate) [Heirloom from New Zealand. When the 6th Earl of Edgecombe died in the 1960's, the heir to the title of 7th Earl was a relative in New Zealand who was a sheep farmer at the time. When he traveled to England to claim the title, he brought this tomato with him. Our seed source was Dr. Carolyn Male who found it the best of her extensive 1996 tomatoe trials. ] Fruits are attractive orange globes, typically borne in clusters of two or more. Uniformly ripening fruits are smooth and regular in shape, defect free, and notably resistant to cracking, blossom end rot, and fruit diseases. Vines are well branched, of medium length, and provide dense foliage cover for the developing fruits. Fruits have a smooth texture, they hold well, and are sweet and tangy, though somewhat inconsistent in flavor under our growing conditions. It seems to develop its best flavor in the northern tier of states. Pkt.
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	Garden Peach TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49201 Price:$2.25 Quantity in Basket: none
73 Days. (Indeterminate) This tomato truly resembles a peach. 2-oz fruits have a peach like fuzz and are yellow, often with a hint of pink blush when fully ripe. The flavor is outstanding. A good storage tomato if picked right before frost when fruits are light green. Highly split resistant. Pkt
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	Barnes Mountain Orange TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49220 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
90 days [Kentucky heirloom] Large orange fruit, up to 16 oz. Disease-resistant indeterminate plants continued bearing until frost in our trials. Flavor is outstanding, just perfect for BLTs. Pkt
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	Illini Gold TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49225 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
75 days [A chance cross of Dad’s Sunset and Bisignano #2, selected by Merlyn and Mary Ann Niedens] Indeterminate plants bear lots of 4-6 oz bright yellow/orange paste-type tomatoes. Attractive in salads, or makes a rich, sweet golden sauce. Pkt
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	Pike County TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49230 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
[Kentucky heirloom] Indeterminate, regular leaf, medium tall and very productive plants bear 10-16 oz orange beefsteaks. Great rich color and taste. Pkt
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	T.C. Jones TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49232 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
80 days [Cumberland County, KY family heirloom] 8-12 oz yellow fruit with a blushing stripe on the blossom end and great flavor. Flattened fruit; shape and color similar to Yellow Mortgage Lifter, but much more productive. Indeterminate. Pkt
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CULTURE: Sow seeds 6 weeks before the last frost date for your area. Plant seed 1/4 inch deep in shallow flats and maintain soil temperature in the range of 75-85oF (24-29oC) for good germination. When the seedlings have produced several leaves, transplant to 3” pots to promote root growth. After transplanting, keep seedlings at a lower temperature at night, 50-60oF (10-13oC), to promote earlier flowering in some varieties. Day temperatures should rise to 75-85oF (24-29oC) to promote rapid growth. Expose plants to light and air currents to harden the plants and to encourage stockiness. Water sparingly, but do not allow the growth to become checked. Fertilize with complete, soluble fertilizer or fish emulsion if leaves become yellow and/or purple. Keep phosphorous levels high. Too much nitrogen will delay fruiting. For transplanting to the garden, average soil temperature should be 60-65oF (16-18oC). SPACING: Staked plants should be spaced about 18 to 24” apart. Caged plants should be spaced about 24 to 36” apart. DISEASES: Plant disease-resistant varieties for a sustained harvest. Leaf blight diseases such as early blight and alternaria begin to appear about mid-July, and plants are more susceptible once fruit production begins. To reduce disease problems, use resistant or tolerant varieties and rotate tomatoes to different parts of the garden each year, using a three-year rotation. Fusarium wilt (race 1), a disease caused by a soil fungus, is common in the Mid-Atlantic region during mid- to late-season. Fusarium races 1 and 2 are present in southern regions. Where fusarium wilt is present a six-year rotation or use of resistant varieties is recommended. Do not plant eggplants, peppers, or potatoes in wilt-infested soil during the rotation period. Avoid planting tomatoes near walnut trees to avoid “walnut wilt”. Early blight and anthracnose are common in the Mid-Atlantic region, and are favored by hot, humid conditions. Late blight is more common in inland regions at higher elevations, especially during the spring and fall. Blossom-end rot is prevented by ensuring an adequate level of soil calcium, and steady moisture. PESTS: Tomatoes planted in healthy soil will generally have few severe pest problems. FLAVOR: Type of fertilizer used has an effect on flavor. Highly flavored tomatoes are sometimes subject to “off flavors” under certain growing conditions. Avoid placing freshly harvested tomatoes in the refrigerator because refrigeration will destroy much of the delicate flavor. Tomatoes are best stored at a temperature above 50oF (10oC). SEED SAVERS: Isolate varieties of L. lycopersicon by a minimum of 35’ for home use and 75’ to 150’ for pure seed. Isolate varieties of L. pimpinellifolium species from all other tomato species by a minimum of 150’. MATURATION DATES: Days to maturity are the number of days after transplanting. PACKET: Seed size varies considerably, 0.08 to 0.16 g (about 40 to 83 seeds, depending on variety, average 64 seeds) sows 100’. SEEDS/OZ: 7000 to 15,000 seeds/oz. (average 11,500) sows 3/4 to 1-1/2 acre of transplants at 18” spacing in rows 4’ apart.

DETERMINATE AND INDETERMINATE VARIETIES: Determinate varieties are short-vined plants that seldom need staking. Blossoms and fruit develop about the same time. Indeterminate varieties are long-vined plants that bear fruit continuously. These varieties should be caged or staked. Some varieties are semi- determinate. MULCHING: Too much mulch on the soil in the spring may delay growth by preventing soil temperature from rising enough to support active root growth. Starting at the end of June, apply a deep mulch around plants to conserve moisture and increase yield. YIELD: Too much nitrogen after transplanting will delay flowering. High levels of phosphorus are necessary to produce good yields. Pruning and staking increases earliness to fruiting at the expense of yield. Indeterminate varieties may be pruned if necessary. Pruning of determinate varieties should be kept to a minimum. For largest yields, cages 2’ wide by 5’ tall are recommended for indeterminate varieties.