Amish Gold Tomato: Variety Description with Photos, Gardener Reviews

Amish Gold is one of the most attractive varieties with bright golden-yellow fruits. It is characterized by good yields, a rich, sweet flavor with a slight tartness, and versatility. The plants are indeterminate, tall, and require staking and pinching. The tomatoes are small and resistant to cracking.

Description of the bush and fruits

This variety was developed by Jeff Dawson by crossing the Amish Pasta and the Golden Sun. Key traits and characteristics:

plant height – reaches 1.9-2.2 m;
leaves - medium, colored in emerald shade;
tomatoes - a rich yellow color that stands out effectively against the green background;
form - slightly flattened, plum-shaped;
weight - varies from 35 to 45 g;
taste - balanced, combines sweetness with a slight sourness, leaving a pleasant honey-fruity aftertaste.

Thanks to their juicy pulp and rich aroma, tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption and whole-fruit canning.

Main characteristics

In addition to its excellent taste, Amish Gold boasts excellent yields—over 15 kg per square meter can be harvested in greenhouse conditions. The vegetables are resilient to transportation and retain their freshness and attractive appearance.

To maximize the yield, the bush requires structuring and removing side shoots. Ideally, leaving 1-2 stems is recommended. The tomatoes ripen early, in 107-112 days. The crop is resistant to viral diseases, but preventative treatments are recommended to protect against potential infections.

Growing and care

Sow tomato seeds for seedlings 55-60 days before planting. The optimal temperature for germination is 23 to 25°C. After germination, reduce the temperature to 18 to 20°C to strengthen the seedlings.

Next, follow these recommendations:

Check the seeds for germination by immersing them in a salt solution. Remove any empty or damaged seeds. Treat the seeds with potassium permanganate, hydrogen peroxide, or biopreparations. Soak them in water or a growth stimulant, then place them in a damp cloth and leave in a warm place until sprouts appear.
For sowing, use containers, peat pellets, and light, nutrient-rich soil. Plant the seeds 0.5-1 cm deep, leaving 2 cm between them. Place the container with the seedlings in a room with a temperature of 25 to 27°C, and cover with plastic or glass to create a greenhouse effect.
Provide lighting for 12-14 hours a day.
When the seedlings develop two true leaves, transplant them into separate containers. Moisten with warm, settled water. Harden off the plants by placing them outdoors 10-14 days before transplanting.
Transplant seedlings into a greenhouse or open ground once the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to 15°C. The optimal planting pattern is 50x60 cm.
The bushes require tying to a support or trellis. Train them into 1-2 trunks, removing side shoots every 7-10 days.

Caring for the bushes involves performing simple agricultural measures:

Water 1-2 times a week, avoiding overwatering.
Apply the first fertilizer 14 days after planting (nitrogen). During flowering and fruiting, use potassium-phosphorus solutions.
Loosen the soil after each watering to allow oxygen to reach the roots. Cover the beds with mulch (straw, hay, peat) to retain moisture and prevent weed growth.

Despite the culture's strong immunity, it can be susceptible to various challenges. Address these issues promptly:

Disease/Pest	Signs	Control measures
Late blight	Dark brown spots on leaves and fruits, white coating on the underside of the leaf blade.	treatment with copper-containing preparations (Bordeaux mixture, Oxychom); spraying with milk whey with iodine (1 l + 5 ml per 10 l of water); removal of affected parts of the bush.
Cladosporiosis	Light yellow spots on the leaves that gradually darken and become velvety.	regular ventilation of the greenhouse; using a solution of Fitosporin or HOM; timely pruning of lower leaves.
Tobacco mosaic	The leaves become deformed and light green and yellow spots appear.	removal and burning of infected plants; disinfection of seeds before planting in a weak mixture of potassium permanganate; use of whey (1:10 with water).
Whitefly	Small white insects on the underside of leaves, sticky coating.	spraying with a soap solution (40 g of laundry soap per 1 liter of water); setting sticky traps; control with biological preparations (Fitoverm, Actofit).
Spider mite	Fine webbing, yellow spots and wilting leaves.	spraying with garlic infusion (200 g of crushed product per 3 liters of water); treatment with Akarin or Fitoverm; increasing air humidity, as pests cannot tolerate dampness.
Aphid	Clusters of small green or black insects on young shoots, curling of leaves.	using ash infusion (200 g per 10 l of water); biological preparations (Biotlin, Iskra-Bio) are effective; Planting marigolds and basil nearby will repel pests.

Perform preventative measures:

observe crop rotation (do not plant tomatoes after nightshades);
ventilate the greenhouse regularly;
provide moderate watering and loosen the soil;
treat the bushes with Fitosporin every 2-3 weeks;
Place calendula, garlic and basil nearby to repel insects.

Harvest tomatoes when they reach technical maturity (when they begin to color). Regular harvesting encourages new fruiting.

Reviews

Alena, 42 years old, Barnaul.

I've been growing Amish Gold for three seasons now and am very pleased with this variety. The tomatoes are slightly larger than cherry tomatoes, bright in color, with a rich, sweet flavor and a pleasant tartness. The bushes are vigorous, growing almost 2 meters tall in the greenhouse, but the main thing is the yield: I can harvest several kilos at a time from just a few plants. They are excellent for both fresh salads and whole-fruit canning – they look beautiful in jars.

Igor, 57 years old, Voronezh.

I liked the variety—I grew it in a greenhouse, but it also produces consistently well outdoors. The fruit has a pleasant, rich flavor with a hint of honey, especially when picked fully ripe. The yield is above average—by the end of the season, the bushes are literally covered with tomato clusters. I trained it into two stems and regularly pinched out the side shoots—this resulted in larger and sweeter tomatoes.

Marina, 35 years old, Samara.

I chose this variety based on reviews and planted it for the first time – now I'll definitely add it to my list of favorites! The tomatoes are very sweet, with a velvety aftertaste; the kids eat them straight from the vine. The tomatoes are quite firm, don't crack, and store well. Care is easy, the main thing is to tie them up and remove side shoots promptly, as the plants tend to stretch a lot.

Amish Gold is a great choice for those who value productivity and low maintenance. This variety boasts consistent fruit production, rich flavor, and excellent shelf life. Its disease resistance and ability to be transported over long distances make it suitable for both home consumption and commercial use.

The nuances of growing Amish Gold tomatoes

Description of the bush and fruits

Main characteristics

Growing and care

Reviews