Bush Goliath

Family: Solanaceae Vegetable

Sink your senses into Bush Goliath’s lush, beefsteak richness—an inviting, full-bodied tomato aroma wrapped around a juicy, velvety interior.

Fruits ripen to a robust, classic red with a meaty, slice-worthy texture that shines in hearty summer salads, standout sandwiches, and spoonable sauces. Ideal for home gardeners seeking a bold, productive plant that stays compact yet delivers showy, satisfying beefsteak harvests in about 90 days.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Determinate

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 7th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 20th
Harvest Begins	Sep 18th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Determinate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Bush Goliath leans beefsteak: substantial flesh and a juicy, velvety interior that holds structure on a hot sandwich and cooks down into a sauce with real body. It’s the kind of tomato you want when you want the tomato to lead—aromatic, tangy, and meat-forward rather than watery.

Best Uses

thick sandwich slices that don’t collapse into the bread
summer salads where you can feel the beefsteak flesh under the fork
spoonable sauces that reduce to a silky, hearty consistency
roasted wedges for caramelized edges and soft, juicy centers

Flavor Profile

meaty, slice-worthy bite velvety interior with juicy seeds classic tomato tang with a sweet finish tomato-forward aroma

Kitchen Pairings

garlic olive oil red onion balsamic vinegar mozzarella anchovies

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Bush Goliath leaves turning yellow and developing spots, and how do I stop it?

Bush Goliath commonly suffers from fungal leaf spot/early blight when foliage stays wet. Water at the soil line (not overhead), remove and discard badly spotted leaves, and thin plants for airflow. If spots are spreading, spray a label-listed fungicide for vegetables (follow the interval on the label) and avoid re-wetting the leaves for at least a few days.

How often should I water Bush Goliath during its main growing phase (first to about week 8)?

During the main growth phase, keep soil evenly moist but not soggy—aim for about 1 inch of water per week total, adjusted for heat and rainfall. Check the top 1–2 inches of soil; water when it feels dry at that depth to encourage steady root development. Inconsistent moisture can trigger stress and weaker growth, so try to water deeply and then let the surface slightly dry before the next watering.

When is Bush Goliath ready to harvest at around 90 days?

Harvest when plants reach the expected maturity size and the pods/fruit are firm and fully colored for the variety—generally around day 90, but watch the specific color and size rather than the calendar alone. Pick in the morning for best quality, and harvest regularly to keep plants producing instead of letting mature pieces overstay on the plant.