Livingston’s Gold Ball Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Introduced to the market in 1892 by Alex Livingston. He referred to it as the “little yellow egg…a gem of a tomato, the best I have ever seen for preserves.” Bright golden yellow, round fruits of 1.5” in diameter produced on are very prolific indeterminate plants. Golden Balls have thick flesh and few seeds. Fruits are persistent, remaining on vines well beyond maturity.
Indeterminate growth.
68 days to maturity.
25 seeds per packet.
Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in warm soil. Transplant seedlings into 1‑inch cells or 3–4 inch pots at the 1–2 leaf stage. Harden off plants for 4–5 days once the risk of frost has passed. Transplant outdoors when day and night temperatures consistently stay above 10 °C. Provide support such as cages or stakes to keep plants tidy and accessible at harvest.
