Dr. Wyche's Yellow

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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Sun-warmed and honeyed, Dr.

Wyche's Yellow delivers a luminous, golden slice with a gentle, sweet-tang balance and a juicy, tender bite. The fruit’s meaty flesh stays pleasantly firm for slicing, with a classic tomato fragrance that blooms as the sun lifts its color. Grow it for standout fresh slices and showy, golden-hued sauces that highlight its sunny character from garden to table.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 85 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

Botanical illustration of Dr. Wyche's Yellow

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Dr. Wyche's Yellow Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Oct 13th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 3rd – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 3rd – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Oct 7th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 3rd – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Oct 1st – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Sep 26th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Sep 22nd – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Sep 19th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Sep 13th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Sep 8th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Aug 29th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Aug 20th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Aug 11th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jul 25th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jun 30th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	85
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Dr. Wyche’s Yellow is a slicing tomato with a meatier, slice-holding texture—great for eating cold and keeping structure when you build towers or pile onto bread. Its sweet-tang balance loves gentle acids and salty dairy; reduce it lightly and it turns into a bright, golden spooncoat rather than a watery sauce.

Best Uses

thick summer sandwich slices that won’t collapse and turn bread soggy
garden salads or tomato towers with minimal seasoning
showy golden pan sauces that reduce into a glossy, spoonable glaze
quick char-and-slice for burgers or hot toast

Flavor Profile

honeyed sweetness with gentle tomato tang juicy, tender bite meaty flesh that stays slice-firm sun-warmed classic tomato fragrance

Kitchen Pairings

palm sugar (or mild honey) aged balsamic vinegar feta mozzarella olive oil garlic

Frequently Asked Questions

What disease is most likely on Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) and how do I control it in my garden?

Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are very prone to early blight (Alternaria), which shows as dark, concentric “target” spots on older leaves and can spread quickly in humid weather. Remove and discard infected lower leaves immediately, avoid overhead watering, and water at the soil line. Start a labeled fungicide early in outbreaks and repeat as directed on the label, especially after rainy or humid stretches.

How often should I water Solanum lycopersicum during the main growing phase?

During active growth and fruit set, keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week depending on heat and soil. Water deeply 2–3 times per week rather than light daily sprinkling, and aim for even moisture to prevent blossom-end rot and fruit cracking. Use mulch to hold moisture, and check the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) of soil; if it’s dry at that depth, it’s time to water.

When is Dr. Wyche’s Yellow tomato ready to harvest?

Harvest when the fruits are fully colored for this cultivar and the skin gives slightly when gently pressed. Pick at first full maturity rather than waiting for over-softness, because uneven watering or hot spells can lead to splitting. For best flavor and shelf life, harvest in the morning and let any remaining green shoulders finish indoors only if needed.