Gold Medallion

Family: Solanaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Sunlit and velvety, Gold Medallion oxheart tomatoes ripen to a rich golden-orange glow that feels almost luminous against the foliage.

Their flesh is notably meaty and tender with a low-seed, custard-like texture, delivering a sweet, mellow flavor that shines when showcased. Grow Gold Medallion for bold slices and golden-hued sauces, or for spoonable, vibrant preserves that capture the fruit’s warm, honeyed character.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 85 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

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Gold Medallion 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

This oxheart’s low-seed, custard-like interior turns slicing into something almost spoonable, so it shines in applications where you want structure—not watery juice. Its honeyed sweetness and mellow bite make it ideal for golden pan sauces and glossy reductions that coat bread and pasta instead of running off.

Best Uses

thick sandwich slices where the fruit won’t weep
poonable pan-roasted or blistered tomato topping for warm, jammy edges
slow-simmered golden sauce that clings instead of thinning
small-batch sweet preserves or spoonable tomato compote

Flavor Profile

sweet, mellow flavor meaty, tender oxheart flesh low-seed, custard-like bite golden-orange, honeyed finish

Kitchen Pairings

burrata garlic aged cheddar olive oil balsamic vinegar fresh mozzarella

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Gold Medallion tomatoes developing dark spots or blotchy leaves, and what should I do?

Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) commonly gets early blight, which shows up as brown spots that can expand and cause yellowing leaves. Remove affected lower leaves, improve airflow by spacing plants, and water at the soil line (not onto foliage). If the problem keeps spreading, use a labeled fungicide for tomatoes and repeat according to the label during wet or humid stretches.

How often should I water Gold Medallion tomatoes during the main growing phase?

During active growth and fruit set, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week, adjusted for heat and rainfall. Water deeply 2–3 times per week rather than frequent light sprinkling so roots stay evenly supplied. Inconsistent moisture can trigger blossom-end rot or cause fruit cracking, so mulch around plants to stabilize soil moisture.

How can I tell when Gold Medallion tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored for the variety and the skin is glossy, with the fruit feeling firm but slightly springy when gently squeezed. If the “shoulders” near the stem are still green or pale, leave them on the plant to finish ripening. For best flavor, pick at the color stage (don’t wait for extreme softness) and refrigerate only if you can’t use them within a day or two.