Tomato Seeds - Cherry - Sunsugar Hybrid
62 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Sunsugar Hybrid Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, indeterminate, cherry tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, greenhouses, and containers. Resistant to Fusarium Wilt Race 1, Tobacco Mosaic Virus. This orange cherry tomato may be the sweetest tomato available. It won 'Best Flavor' in our cherry tomato taste tests. Not only is Sunsugar incredibly sweet, but it is nutritious too. These tasty tomatoes have a very high Vitamin A content. The breeder was even able to add more crack resistance while retaining very thin skin on the tasty tomato, which creates a pleasant eating experience.
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Growing Sunsugar Hybrid Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
To plant Sunsugar Hybrid Tomato, start by sowing the seeds indoors 7 to 9 weeks before the last spring frost date in your region. Use a high-quality seed-starting mix and plant the seeds at a depth of about 0.25 inches. Ensure the soil is kept consistently moist, and germination should occur in 7 to 10 days. Once your tomato seedlings are at least 4 inches tall, you can begin hardening them off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions for about a week. Before transplanting, remove all but the top set of leaves on the seedlings. When it's time for transplanting, choose a sunny location with well-draining soil, preferably with a slightly acidic pH of 6.2 to 6.8. Space the plants 24 to 36 inches apart, with rows spaced 36 inches apart. Sunsugar Hybrid Tomatoes are indeterminate, so they will continue to grow throughout the season, requiring staking or trellising for support. Plant them deeply, burying most of the stem, leaving only the top set of leaves above the soil. This encourages a stronger root system.
Proper staking or trellising is essential for these indeterminate vines, as they can reach a height of 36 to 96 inches. Providing adequate support will help keep the plant healthy and ensure the fruit stays off the ground, reducing the risk of rot or pest damage. Companion plants that go well with tomatoes include basil, marigolds, and nasturtiums, as they can help deter common tomato pests while enhancing the flavor of the fruit. On the other hand, it's best to avoid planting tomatoes near members of the Brassicaceae family, such as cabbage and broccoli, as they can be susceptible to similar diseases. Regular maintenance involves consistent watering, providing about 1 inch of water per week, and keeping the soil evenly moist. Mulching around the base of the plants can help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Pruning the lower leaves can also improve airflow and reduce the risk of diseases. Proper fertilization is essential, with a focus on phosphorus and potassium to encourage fruit production. Watch for common tomato pests like the tomato hornworm and aphids and diseases such as blossom end rot. Use organic neem-based products to treat these issues.
Harvesting Sunsugar Hybrid Tomatoes
These tomatoes are classified as indeterminate, which means they continue to produce fruit throughout the growing season. This extended harvest period allows you to pick them as they ripen, ensuring a steady supply of fresh, sweet cherry tomatoes. To know when to harvest, keep an eye on the tomatoes as they change from green to a beautiful, sun-kissed orange. The fruit should be fully colored, firm, and slightly soft to the touch. The sweetness of Sunsugar tomatoes intensifies as they ripen. Gently grasp the tomato and twist it from the stem; it should come away easily when fully ripe. Be careful not to damage the delicate skin during the harvesting process. Because of their indeterminate nature, Sunsugar Hybrid Tomato plants can provide a continuous harvest, usually starting around 60 to 62 days after transplanting. This means you can enjoy fresh tomatoes from the same plant over several weeks or even months, depending on your growing conditions. Just keep a close watch on your plants, and they'll reward you with a sweet and abundant harvest.
About Sunsugar Hybrid Tomato Garden Seeds
Sunsugar Hybrid Tomato was selectively bred primarily for its extraordinary sweetness and superior flavor. This variety stands out for its high sugar content, earning it the reputation of being one of the sweetest tomatoes available. The breeding efforts focused on developing a tomato that would delight the taste buds with its sugary taste, making it a sought-after choice for fresh snacking and salads. While sweetness and flavor were the primary traits of interest, breeders also worked to improve the tomatoes' crack resistance and maintain thin skin for an enjoyable eating experience. This tomato variety, while not specifically bred for a particular growing climate, has shown adaptability and is suitable for cultivation in a wide range of regions, thanks to its indeterminate growth habit, which allows for continual fruit production throughout the season.
The rich orange hue of Sunsugar tomatoes is indicative of its high Vitamin A content, making it a nutritious choice for those who value both flavor and health benefits.
Sunsugar Hybrid Tomato is an excellent choice for container gardens due to its compact size and determinate growth habit. With its indeterminate vines typically reaching 3 to 5 feet tall during the growing season, it can be grown in larger containers or pots on patios, decks, or balconies. However, it may not be the best fit for hanging baskets, as it requires sturdy support due to its vine-type growth. While hanging baskets are typically more suitable for trailing or bushy plants, Sunsugar is better suited for containers or raised beds where it can be properly staked or caged to support its growth.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"To enhance their sweetness and flavor, consider providing your tomato plants with a bit of extra attention during the ripening phase. As the tomatoes start to turn orange, reduce the frequency and amount of watering. This slight stress on the plants can intensify the sweetness of the tomatoes. Just be sure not to let the plants wilt excessively, but a controlled water stress can result in even sweeter Sunsugar cherry tomatoes for your salads and snacks."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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- 100 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycoperscium (previously Lycopersicon esculentum) |
| Tomato Type: | Cherry - Small fruited tomatoes that are often round or pear shaped. Typically the size of marbles but still smaller than a golf ball. |
| Sunsugar Hybrid Tomato Color: | Orange |
| Sunsugar Hybrid Tomato Flavor: | Sweet |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 62 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 24 to 36 Inches |
| Row Spacing: | 36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 36 to 96 Inches |
| Growth Habit: | Indeterminate - Indeterminate tomatoes are vine-type plants that sprawl (requiring a cage or trellis to support them) and continue to grow throughout the season. Indeterminate tomato plants will continue to produce tomatoes for the rest of the season, so you can harvest continually. |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.2 to 6.8), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting. Tomatoes like more phosphorus and potassium than other vegetables. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F) |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
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| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
| Plant Width: | 24 to 36 Inches |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready for harvest from about 60 to 69 days (or less, depending on variety) from transplant to harvest. Including time for indoor seed starts, this can range to about 130 days (or less depending on the variety) from sowing the seed to harvest. To have a tomato by the 4th of July, you would have to start seeds indoors from mid to late February and transplant by mid-April at the latest. |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to Fusarium Wilt Race 1, Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Common pests known to harm tomato plants, in general, include the tomato hornworm, cutworm, aphids, flea beetles, tomato fruit worms, and whiteflies. Also, watch for common diseases such as blossom end rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, late blight, bacterial canker/spot, and tobacco mosaic virus. Most of these can be prevented by maintaining a regular watering schedule and avoiding overwatering. Regularly check your plants for pest damage throughout the season. For treating pest and disease problems, we recommend using an organic neem-based product. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container |
| Tomato Use: | Salads, fresh eating |