Georgia Streak

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

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

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 13th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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.