Yellow Peach Tomato - Yellow Peach Tomato

Yellow Peach Tomato is a rare and delicious variety, known for its soft, slightly fuzzy skin reminiscent of a peach. Its pale yellow fruits, with a sweet flavor and low acidity, are a true pleasure to enjoy fresh. Their thin skin and excellent shelf life make them an ideal variety for prolonged harvests. Highly productive and remarkably resistant to cracking, it offers an abundance of usable fruits throughout the season.

Where to Grow Yellow Peach Tomato

This variety thrives in zones 3 to 9, in full sun and in fertile, well-drained soil. It is suitable for outdoor gardens as well as large patio containers, with good support for its indeterminate vines.

Origin and History

Fuzzy-skinned tomatoes like Yellow Peach have long fascinated gardeners for their unique texture and natural sweetness. Historically, these varieties were prized for fresh consumption and their market appeal, offering a sweeter alternative to more acidic tomatoes.

Canadian Zones

• Zones 8-9: Indoor seeding 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost; transplant after all risk of frost has passed.
• Zones 5-7: Indoor seeding 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost; transplant when the soil has warmed up well.
• Zones 3-4: Very early indoor seeding; transplant into a greenhouse or the warmest microclimate in the garden.

How to Grow and Harvest Yellow Peach Tomato

1. Planting: Sow 6 mm deep indoors; transplant after hardening off when nights are warm.
2. Watering: Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging; mulch to retain moisture.
3. Harvesting: Harvest when fruits turn pale yellow and are slightly soft; continuous harvesting until late summer.
4. Maintenance: Install stakes or cages; prune lower leaves to improve air circulation and reduce diseases.

Tips for Storing Your Seeds

1. Choosing fruits: Select fully ripe and perfectly healthy fruits.
2. Extraction: Extract the seeds and let them ferment for 2 to 3 days to remove the protective gel.
3. Drying: Rinse then dry completely on absorbent paper.
4. Storage: Store in an airtight container, in a cool, dark place. Viability: 5 years or more.

Certified organic by:
Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)