Goliath Goldrush

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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Sun-warmed and unmistakably rich, Goliath Goldrush bears oversized beefsteaks with a luminous golden-amber glow and a honeyed, tangy sweetness that tastes like late-summer light.

The flesh is meaty and juicy with a silky, low-seed texture, delivering a satisfying bite that holds its shape beautifully. Grow it for bold slices and showstopping centerpiece tomatoes—ideal for thick, golden rounds and vibrant sauces that highlight its sunny flavor.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

Botanical illustration of Goliath Goldrush

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Goliath Goldrush 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	Apr 27th	Aug 10th	Nov 8th – Jul 15th
Zone 1b	Apr 13th	Jul 27th	Oct 25th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Oct 18th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Oct 12th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Oct 6th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Oct 1st – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Sep 27th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Sep 24th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Sep 18th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Sep 13th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Sep 3rd – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Aug 25th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Aug 16th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jul 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jul 5th – 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	90
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 beefsteak’s low-seed, silky interior makes it ideal for slices that won’t turn watery—your knife gets resistance, then a clean, juicy bite. Use it where its honeyed tang can do the talking: hot-sear rounds, jammy roast, or a seed-light sauce that stays thick on the spoon.

Best Uses

thick slices on a hot pan for quick caramelization and juicy sear
centerpiece golden rounds with flaky salt and olive oil
low-and-slow roasting to concentrate into spoonable jammy sauce
silk-finish sauces where you want body without lots of seeds

Flavor Profile

honeyed, tangy sweetness meaty, juicy flesh silky, low-seed bite sun-warmed aromatic finish

Kitchen Pairings

extra-virgin olive oil balsamic vinegar garlic fresh mozzarella pancetta or prosciutto black pepper

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a common tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) pest or disease I should watch for, and how do I fix it fast?

Early blight (Alternaria) often shows up as dark, concentric spots on older tomato leaves and can quickly spread if the foliage stays wet. Remove and discard the worst-affected leaves, water at the soil line (not on leaves), and space/trellis plants so air moves through the canopy. If the problem is active, spray with a labeled fungicide for tomatoes and repeat on the schedule on the label.

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

During fruit set and the 6–8 weeks leading up to harvest, keep soil evenly moist—aim for about 1–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm) of water per week, adjusting for heat and rainfall. Water deeply 1–2 times per week rather than frequent light watering, and reduce sudden drying to prevent blossom-end rot and fruit cracking. Use mulch to hold moisture, but keep mulch pulled slightly back from the stem.

How can I tell when Goliath Goldrush tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits reach full color and slip easily from the vine with a gentle twist; for most tomatoes, that means they’re fully “ripe” (no green shoulder near the stem). If you see shoulders staying green or hard, give them a few more days in full sun. For best flavor, pick at peak ripeness rather than early—these are typically ready around 90 days from transplant under good conditions.