Goliath Trio

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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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

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Goliath Trio 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	Mar 30th	Jul 20th	Oct 18th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 20th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 20th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 24th	Jul 14th	Oct 12th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 20th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 18th	Jul 8th	Oct 6th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 13th	Jul 3rd	Oct 1st – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 9th	Jun 29th	Sep 27th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 6th	Jun 26th	Sep 24th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 28th	Jun 20th	Sep 18th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 23rd	Jun 15th	Sep 13th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 13th	Jun 5th	Sep 3rd – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 4th	May 27th	Aug 25th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 26th	May 18th	Aug 16th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 9th	May 1st	Jul 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 15th	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)	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.