Golden Queen Tomato, Heirloom Seeds

Golden Queen Tomato, Heirloom Seeds — The 1882 Livingston Heirloom Once Called “Queen of All the Yellows”

Golden Queen (Lycopersicon lycopersicum) was introduced by Livingston Seeds in 1882 as “Livingston Golden Queen” — considered the “Queen of all the yellows” for many years due to its superb flavor. This disease-resistant heirloom yields large, 8–12 oz waxy yellow tomatoes with mild yet superb sweet flavor. Massive 1–2 lb golden yellow beefsteak fruits are very sweet, juicy, and delicious — one of the best orange-yellow tomatoes available. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, and slicing. Indeterminate. 75 days.

Why Grow Golden Queen?

• 1882 Livingston heirloom — once called “Queen of all the yellows”
• 8–12 oz to 1–2 lb golden yellow beefsteak — very sweet, juicy, and delicious
• Mild yet superb sweet flavor — one of the best yellow-orange tomatoes
• Disease-resistant — reliable and dependable
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun. Stake or cage. Water consistently. Harvest when fruits are fully golden yellow and slightly soft. 75 days from transplant.

Days to maturity: 75 days
Fruit size: 8 oz–2 lbs, golden yellow
Plant type: Indeterminate
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12