Sunrise Bumble Bee Tomato
Best choice for home gardeners seeking beautiful, high-yielding sweet cherry tomatoes.
Discover the Sunrise Bumble Bee Tomato, a stellar new heirloom variety from Artisan Seeds. This traditional spherical cherry tomato, measuring about 1.5 inches, boasts striking yellow and red streaks and is celebrated for its exceptionally sweet flavor. It's highly productive and resistant to cracking, making it a reliable choice for your garden. For optimal growth, plant in fertile, compost-amended soil with consistent moisture and adequate sunlight. This variety is perfect for gardeners seeking both beauty and exceptional taste in their cherry tomatoes.
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Price vs Category Average
-71%
Below average
Days to Maturity
70
/ days
Who it's for
- Home cooks creating visually striking garden-to-table salads
- Flavor enthusiasts seeking complex, balanced tomato profiles
- Productive gardeners wanting a continuous, high-volume harvest
Who should skip it
- Gardeners lacking space or time for heavy-duty staking
- Growers in regions with unpredictable or heavy rainfall
- Busy harvesters preferring quick, large-fruit picking
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Delivers the most intense sweetness within the entire Bumblebee series.
Yield Potential
Highly productive habit ensures a bountiful harvest throughout the growing season.
Durability
Robust skin structure provides excellent resistance against common fruit cracking.
Visual Appeal
Striking yellow and red streaks make this a standout garden centerpiece.
Growth Efficiency
Rapid seven-day germination gets your garden started on the right foot.
Cultivation Ease
Indeterminate growth requires consistent staking and maintenance for optimal results.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
70 days
Plant Spacing
60.96 cm
Planting Depth
0.635 cm
Days to Germination
7 days
Fruit Size
1.5 inches (approximate)
Organic Certification
Seed Count
10.0
Plant Type
Vegetable
Features
- Heirloom variety with complex flavor
- Striking yellow and red streaked fruit
- Sweetest flavor in the Bumblebee series
- Resistant to cracking
- Very productive plant habit
- Indeterminate growth type
- Certified organic seeds
What customers say
Consumers consistently celebrate the exceptional flavor quality of the Sunrise Bumble Bee tomato. Reviewers frequently highlight its intense sweetness and beautiful, unique striping, making it a standout variety. The seeds demonstrate strong reliability, yielding abundant harvests that often exceed expectations. Gardeners feel this variety offers tremendous value, confirming its status as a highly anticipated and dependable summer staple.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate means the plant will continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire growing season until the first frost. You should plan to provide a sturdy trellis or stake to support its continuous upward growth.
You can expect to harvest your first tomatoes approximately 70 days after planting. Germination typically occurs within 7 days under proper conditions.
No, this variety is not recommended for containers. Due to its indeterminate growth habit and size, it performs best when planted directly in fertile, compost-amended garden soil with adequate spacing.
For optimal airflow and plant health, space your plants 60.96 cm apart. This spacing ensures each plant has enough room to reach its full productive potential.
Yes, these are certified organic seeds. They are produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, making them a great choice for organic gardening practices.
The Sunrise Bumble Bee is specifically noted for having the sweetest flavor profile within the Bumblebee series. It is also highly valued for its resistance to cracking, which helps maintain the quality of the fruit as it ripens.
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