Yellow Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) A sun-loving annual producing golden-yellow fruits with lower acidity than red varieties. Seeds germinate within 5-10 days at soil temperatures of 70-80°F and remain viable for 4-6 years when properly stored. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplanting 24-36 inches apart in zones 3-11. Matures in 70-90 days depending on specific variety with moderate resistance to fusarium wilt. Special characteristics include higher beta-carotene content than red varieties, distinctive sweet-tangy flavor profile, excellent splitting resistance during heavy rains, and increased bioavailability of certain nutrients. Thrives in well-draining soil with pH 6.0-6.8.