{"product_id":"tomato-california-sungold","title":"Tomato, California Sungold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eLycopersicon esculentum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber 1 in our 2025 Tomato Trial!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped by breeders Kanti Rawal and Steve Peters, California Sungold cherry tomatoes embody the best qualities of the hybrid Sun Gold in an open-pollinated form. This variety retains the classic size, color, and bright, sweet flavor of its well-loved predecessor. California Sungold features indeterminate, vigorous vines that adapt well to various growing conditions, known for its robustness and steady productivity throughout the season. Exceptionally early in Zones 7–9—often the first cherry to ripen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese tomatoes are golden, sweet, and resistant to cracking, enhancing their appeal and durability. Their ideal size makes them perfect for snacking, salads, or transforming into rich sauces and pastes. California Sungold is celebrated for its sweet, tart, and fruity flavor, making it extremely versatile in the kitchen. Whether enjoyed fresh, roasted to bring out its sugars, or grilled, these tomatoes stand out for their culinary adaptability and resistance to common problems like blossom end rot. The strong growth habit of California Sungold requires staking or trellising and supports a high yield of delicious, large fruits, promising a bountiful harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePacket size: Approximately 1\/4g, 30 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto attribution: \u003cem\u003eRob Bertholf, CC BY 3.0 \u0026lt;https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\u0026gt;, via Wikimedia Commons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siskiyou Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45815980687491,"sku":"FRVETOCASU01","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1095\/8052\/files\/Sungold_Cherry_Tomatoes.jpg?v=1762290497","url":"https:\/\/www.siskiyouseeds.sbs\/products\/tomato-california-sungold","provider":"Siskiyou Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}