Currant Yellow Tomato

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Keep soil warm (around 70 degrees Fahrenheit) and consistently moist. Transplants are ready to move outdoors once they develop true leaves and reach 3 to 4 inches tall.

Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Bury the stem deeply, as tomatoes will root along buried stem sections, creating a stronger root system.

Harvest fruits when they turn a full golden-yellow color; underripe yellow currants tend to be more tart than sweet. Pick individual fruits or entire clusters once they've colored fully and feel slightly soft to the touch. Because the fruit is naturally clustered, you can often remove entire bunches at once by cutting or gently twisting them from the vine. Fruits will continue to develop throughout the growing season until the first frost in your region.

Because this variety is indeterminate, it will continue growing and producing fruit throughout the season until frost kills the plant. Prune lower leaves as the plant develops to improve air circulation and reduce disease risk. Pinch off suckers (shoots that grow between the main stem and branches) to direct the plant's energy into fruit production rather than excessive leaf growth. Some gardeners remove clusters of small fruit or leaves at the top of the plant as fall approaches to focus the plant's remaining energy on ripening fruit before the first frost.