Aunt Gertie's Gold

If you have not tried growing an orange tomato yet- you must try growing Aunt Gertie’s Gold.  Aunt Gertie’s Gold is full of flavor- sweet and juicy, carrying a hint of melon, producing large 1 to 2 pound fruits, that are not only a spectacular sight in the garden- but on the table as well.

Aunt Gertie’s Gold is a Virginia heirloom that was commercially introduced by Heirloom Tomatoes of Rosedale, Maryland in 2004.  The original seed was given to Chuck Wyatt of Maryland who had received it from a friend.  Aunt Gertie’s Gold became available to Seed Savers Exchange by Carolyn Male of Salem NY, Robbins Hail of Missouri, and Barbara Anderson of California, whom all three members had originally obtained the seed from Chuck Wyatt before he passed away in 2002.

This magnificent tomato is considered to be an orange beefsteak- great for slicing.  Aunt Gertie’s Gold is an indeterminate, Potato leaf that matures between 85 to 95 days.

 Thanks Alfredo for the picture!

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