Cherry Gold is a lovely micro-dwarf tomato with gentle-yellow fruits and unique basil-like leaves (thank you to fellow tomato grower Annelies for pointing that out to us!).
Cherry Gold was first offered by Stokes seeds (Canada) in the 1990s. Our research suggests it was developed by the master Canadian tomato breeder Dr Ernie Kerr.
In Tomato Favourites, Lois Hole, the late Canadian gardening expert describes Cherry Gold as:
“A version of Tiny Tim with yellow cherry tomatoes; very compact plants good for pots and window boxes; 45 days to maturity”
In the 1995, Garden Seed Inventory Cherry Gold is described as:
“Cherry Gold – 45 days. Golden version of Tiny Tim but better flavoured, compact 6 in x 6 in plants, deep golden-yellow fruits, excellent for windowsill gardens.”
Our original seedstock came from Plant Gene Resources Canada; it was donated by Dr. Ernie Kerr.
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Photos courtesy of Annelies Ellerman | @dutchie.grows | Thank you Annelies for letting us use your beautiful photos of Cherry Gold.
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How to Plant: Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost. Plant seed 5mm (¼ inch) deep. Transplant after the danger of frost has passed/later spring.
