Tomato 'Sunray'

Trellis or other support is advised.

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sunray is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Planting Sunray in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Aim to sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Sunray about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

Plant to first set of leaves to promote strong roots.

As Sunray is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

A commercial heirloom from the 1940’s, bred from a selection of ‘Jubilee’ and “PanAmerican”. Additional disease resistance was carried out via cross-pollination and selection.

Golden sunray, Sun ray