Georgia Streak

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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Sink your senses into Georgia Streak’s sun-warmed, tangy-sweet flavor—bright with a gentle, juicy snap and a classic slicing tomato richness.

The fruit forms large, elegant rounds with a smooth, firm flesh and a striking striped blush of red over gold, offering a satisfying bite and beautiful color in every harvest. Grow Georgia Streak for bold, fresh market-style slices and for vibrant sauces that showcase its distinctive streaked personality.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 85 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

Botanical illustration of Georgia Streak

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Georgia Streak 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	Stake
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

Georgia Streak brings a slicer’s balance—bright, tangy sweetness with enough firmness to hold its shape on hot bread or at the grill. Use it for fresh cuts or a quick sauce (not overcooked) so the striped personality stays vivid and not jammy.

Best Uses

thick slicing for sandwiches and burgers where the flesh stays cohesive
fresh tomato plates with flaky salt and olive oil—its acidity pops without tasting thin
quick-pan sear and deglaze for glossy pan juices that cling to meat
chunky, quick-blended sauce where the flavor stays streaked and lively

Flavor Profile

tangy-sweet brightness juicy snap with a smooth, firm flesh classic tomato richness with striped red-over-gold flavor clean, sunny acidity on the finish

Kitchen Pairings

olive oil garlic aged cheddar balsamic vinegar red onion black pepper

Frequently Asked Questions

My Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) “Georgia Streak” has brown spots with fuzzy growth on leaves—what disease is this and how do I stop it?

This pattern is often early blight or late blight, which thrives in wet foliage. Remove badly infected leaves immediately, water at the soil line (not on the leaves), and increase airflow by spacing plants and avoiding crowded cages. If the problem keeps spreading, spray a labeled fungicide for tomatoes and repeat according to the label schedule.

How often should I water Solanum lycopersicum during the main growing phase to prevent cracking and blossom-end rot?

During active fruiting (roughly mid-season through maturity), keep soil evenly moist with about 1–1.5 inches of water per week, adjusting for heat and container size. Water deeply 2–3 times per week instead of frequent light splashes, and aim for consistent moisture to reduce fruit cracking. Mulch helps stabilize moisture, which also reduces the calcium imbalance that causes blossom-end rot.

How can I tell when my Solanum lycopersicum “Georgia Streak” is ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruit has reached its mature size and shows full “Georgia Streak” coloration—green-to-yellow stripes fading into the ripe base color with firm, slightly yielding skin. For best flavor, pick when the shoulders are no longer green and the fruit easily separates with a gentle twist. Mature plants take about 85 days from transplanting to harvest, depending on conditions.