Tomato 'Yellow Giant Belgium'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Type
Beefsteak
Foliage Color
Large (over one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Pink
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Manteca, California

Miami, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Jacksonville, Illinois

Baldwin City, Kansas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 5a) | January 2006 | positive

So far this is my favorite tomato! It is a very mellow tomato that my whole family loves. I start it very early inside to give it a lon...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | July 2005 | positive

A big golden tomato, widely available. It produces relatively well here and is a good tasting dark yellow tomato. Not a true beefsteak, ...Read More

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Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2004 | neutral

Sometimes called 'Goldie'. Very nice orange-yellow globes of medium size.

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Tonasket, WA (Zone 5a) | August 2004 | positive

It is listed as Yellow Giant Belgium (Goldie), a more than 150 yrs. old heirloom. It does not bear a great quanity of fruit, but tastes ...Read More

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Manteca, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2004 | positive

Takes a long season and is not a heavy producer, but, with such large great tasting tomatoes, who cares? They are well worth the wait and...Read More

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