Large Goliath Type Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum) Large-fruited vigorous tomato producing heavy yields of classic red slicing tomatoes; suitable for fresh eating, sauces, and garden production
Minimum: 15+ Seeds
Big Classic Red Slicing Tomatoes • Vigorous Garden Producer • Perfect for Fresh Eating & Homemade Sauce
When people picture the perfect garden tomato, this is the kind they imagine. Large, deep red, juicy slices stacked on a sandwich or simmering slowly into a rich homemade sauce. Goliath-type tomatoes are known for producing impressive, hefty fruits on strong, vigorous plants that deliver dependable harvests throughout the season.
If you want a tomato plant that rewards your effort with large, flavorful fruits and abundant production, Large Goliath–type tomatoes are a powerful addition to the summer garden.
What Makes Goliath-Type Tomatoes Special?
Goliath-type tomatoes are bred for both size and productivity. These plants grow vigorously and set large, round slicing tomatoes that deliver classic garden flavor and excellent kitchen versatility.
Plant characteristics:
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Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
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Plant type: Warm-season annual vegetable
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Growth habit: Vigorous, typically indeterminate
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Fruit size: Large slicing tomatoes
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Fruit color: Classic deep red
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Days to maturity: Approximately 75–85 days
With proper support and care, these plants can grow tall and produce clusters of heavy fruits across the growing season.
Flavor & Culinary Uses
Large Goliath type tomatoes offer that familiar balance of sweetness and acidity that defines traditional garden tomatoes.
Perfect for:
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Thick slices for burgers and sandwiches
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Fresh garden salads
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Homemade pasta sauces
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Tomato soups
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Salsa and fresh sauces
The fruits are juicy with a dense interior, making them ideal for both fresh eating and cooking.
Harvest when fruits turn fully red for peak flavor.
Strong Garden Performance
Goliath-type tomatoes are popular with gardeners because of their combination of fruit size and yield.
Benefits include:
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Large, market-quality tomatoes
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Vigorous plant growth
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Continuous harvest through summer
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Excellent slicing tomato texture
With strong support and regular harvesting, plants can remain productive for much of the growing season.
Growing Large Goliath Tomatoes Successfully
Tomatoes love warmth, sunshine, and nutrient-rich soil.
Growing tips:
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Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost
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Transplant outdoors after soil warms and frost danger passes
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Plant deeply to encourage strong roots
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Provide sturdy cages, stakes, or trellises
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Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
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Rich, well-drained soil with compost
Spacing plants 24–36 inches apart allows proper airflow and supports healthy growth.
Consistent watering and balanced fertilization help maximize fruit size and yield.
Ideal For
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Home gardeners wanting large slicing tomatoes
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Backyard vegetable gardens
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Raised bed and container growing (with large containers)
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Fresh eating and sauce making
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Gardeners seeking high-yield tomato varieties
These plants reward attentive care with big, beautiful fruits perfect for summer meals.
Why Grow Large Tomatoes at Home?
Store-bought tomatoes rarely compare to the flavor of a sun-ripened fruit picked fresh from the garden. Growing your own gives you control over ripeness, flavor, and harvest timing.
Large Goliath–type tomatoes bring that classic garden tomato experience... big slices, rich flavor, and heavy yields that make summer meals unforgettable.
Plant them once, and they often become a permanent part of the garden lineup.
