This golden beauty is one of the most beloved cherry tomatoes grown by home gardeners.
Famous for its exceptionally sweet, tropical flavor and vibrant golden-orange color, the Sungold tomato produces small cherry-sized fruits that many gardeners describe as “candy-like.” The fruits ripen early and continue producing heavily through summer until frost, making them a favorite for snacking, salads, and garden-fresh eating.
Sungold is an indeterminate tomato, meaning it keeps growing and producing all season long rather than setting fruit all at once. Plants are vigorous and can easily reach 6 feet or taller, so they need strong cages, stakes, or trellises.
Because the vines become loaded with fruit, sturdy support is important. The tomatoes themselves are typically about 1 inch wide, thin-skinned, and juicy, with a balance of sweetness and mild acidity that stands out from many other cherry varieties.
Growing Conditions
In Colorado and other high-altitude climates, it’s best to plant after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Since nights can still be cool, using black mulch, wall-o-water protectors, or planting near a heat-reflective surface such as a south facing wall can help young plants establish faster.
Care Tips
Sungolds are generally productive and reliable, but because the fruits have thin skins, they can split after heavy rain or irregular watering.
Why Gardeners Love Them
What truly makes Sungold special is the flavor. Many gardeners consider it one of the best-tasting tomatoes available, and it frequently appears on “favorite tomato” lists. The plants are also incredibly productive - one plant can yield hundreds of tomatoes over the season.
A Few Drawbacks
If you love sweet cherry tomatoes that rarely make it back into the kitchen because they get eaten right off the vine, this is a tomato you'll enjoy growing.
Sungold is an indeterminate tomato, meaning it keeps growing and producing all season long rather than setting fruit all at once. Plants are vigorous and can easily reach 6 feet or taller, so they need strong cages, stakes, or trellises.
Because the vines become loaded with fruit, sturdy support is important. The tomatoes themselves are typically about 1 inch wide, thin-skinned, and juicy, with a balance of sweetness and mild acidity that stands out from many other cherry varieties.
Growing Conditions
- Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily)
- Rich, well-draining soil
- Consistent watering
- Warm temperatures
In Colorado and other high-altitude climates, it’s best to plant after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Since nights can still be cool, using black mulch, wall-o-water protectors, or planting near a heat-reflective surface such as a south facing wall can help young plants establish faster.
Care Tips
- Space plants about 24–36 inches apart for good airflow
- Water deeply and consistently to prevent cracking
- Mulch around the base to conserve moisture
- Fertilize lightly once flowering begins
- Prune lower leaves for better airflow and disease prevention
Sungolds are generally productive and reliable, but because the fruits have thin skins, they can split after heavy rain or irregular watering.
Why Gardeners Love Them
What truly makes Sungold special is the flavor. Many gardeners consider it one of the best-tasting tomatoes available, and it frequently appears on “favorite tomato” lists. The plants are also incredibly productive - one plant can yield hundreds of tomatoes over the season.
A Few Drawbacks
- Thin skins can crack easily
- Fruits are so sweet they’re hard to resist picking before fully ripe
- Vines become large and sprawling if not supported
If you love sweet cherry tomatoes that rarely make it back into the kitchen because they get eaten right off the vine, this is a tomato you'll enjoy growing.
Sungold tomatoes combine heavy production, early harvests, and exceptional flavor, making them one of the most rewarding tomatoes for home gardens.