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Tomato 'Sunsugar'

Solanum lycopersicum

Belonging to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Sunsugar'), Sunsugar is a variety of Tomato. 'Sunsugar' is considered a hybrid cultivar.

(F1) Plant produces heavy yields of very flavourful and juicy orange cherry tomatoes. Tomatoes grow in clusters and turn orange when mature. This variety has thin skin and is crack resistant. Very sweet and very flavorful. Excellent in salads or eaten alone as a treat. Disease Resistant: FT. Indeterminate

Sunsugar grows as an Annual and is a Fruit. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Sunsugar is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Sunsugar originates from.

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Sunsugar Tomato is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

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How to grow Tomato 'Sunsugar'

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sunsugar is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Planting Sunsugar 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.

Growing Sunsugar from seed

Seed is sterile or does not come true to plant.

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 Sunsugar about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Sunsugar

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

Harvesting Sunsugar

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

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Other Names for Tomato 'Sunsugar'

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