Goliath Trio

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Sink your senses into Goliath Trio’s rich, meaty abundance—each beefsteak fruit ripens to a bold, tri-toned display with a lush, juicy interior and a velvety, slice-worthy texture.

Expect deep, full-bodied flavor with a satisfying heft that shines in fresh salads and standout sandwiches, and holds its own for hearty sauces and canning-style preserves. For the home gardener, this is a showpiece tomato that rewards steady care with a dramatic harvest at about 90 days.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 28th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 20th
Harvest Begins	Sep 18th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Stake
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	80
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Goliath Trio’s beefsteak heft gives you a slice that’s tender but not watery—ideal when you want tomato flavor to show up on the sandwich instead of dissolving into the bread. Its juicy, meat-forward interior also reduces cleanly, making a thick, spoonable sauce rather than a loose one.

Best Uses

thick slices on sourdough with a slick of olive oil and flaky salt
BLTs and hot sandwiches where the slice holds shape
hearty pan sauces and quick reductions for pasta
canning-style preserves where the flesh stays plush

Flavor Profile

deep, full-bodied tomato flavor meaty, velvety slice texture juicy interior without slumping too fast balanced sweetness with a savory edge

Kitchen Pairings

balsamic vinegar garlic olive oil fresh mozzarella mayonnaise or aioli white beans

Frequently Asked Questions

For Solanum lycopersicum (tomato), what’s a common disease/pest and how do I treat it if I see damage on the leaves?

Early blight (Alternaria) is common on tomatoes and often starts as brown, target-like spots on older leaves, which then yellow and drop. Remove and discard affected leaves, avoid wetting foliage, and start a labeled fungicide regimen (follow label directions) when spots first appear. For pests, treat tomato hornworms early by hand-picking large larvae and using a Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) product if you catch them young.

How often should I water tomatoes during the main growing phase (after flowering) to prevent problems?

Water deeply so the soil is evenly moist 1–2 inches down, typically about 1–2 times per week depending on heat and container size, aiming to avoid dry-outs between waterings. Maintain consistent moisture during fruit set and growth—irregular watering is a major trigger for cracking and blossom-end rot. If leaves wilt in the afternoon, increase the next watering amount rather than giving small daily sips.

How can I tell when Solanum lycopersicum is ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruit has reached full color for the variety and feels firm but not rock-hard, with the shoulders fully colored and slight give when gently squeezed. Most plants take about 90 days to maturity, but pick readiness is based on color and firmness rather than the calendar alone. For best flavor, harvest in cool conditions (morning or late afternoon) and pick before fruit gets overly soft or develops splits.