Tomato, SunSugar Hybrid
Best prolific producer for gardeners desiring sweet, easy to grow fruit.
The SunSugar Hybrid tomato is a standout cherry variety, celebrated for its exceptional sugary-sweetness and rich, tangy flavor. These golden yellow fruits, weighing about 1/2 oz. each, feature thin skins and remarkable crack resistance, even in challenging weather. As an indeterminate variety, it's a vigorous grower and a heavy early producer, offering a superb texture and true tomato taste. This variety can also be cultivated indoors in unheated greenhouses during summer in colder climates.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a sweet, snackable tomato for fresh eating
- Home growers desiring a continuous supply of small, sweet tomatoes
- Beginners and busy gardeners wanting reliable, low-maintenance tomato varieties
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in wet climates or those preferring crack-resistant varieties
- Gardeners with limited space or preferring compact, bush-type plants
- Cooks desiring balanced, acidic tomato flavor for sauces and savory dishes
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Exceptional sugary-sweetness balanced by a distinct, rich tangy finish.
Crack Resistance
Thin skins hold up remarkably well against unpredictable weather conditions.
Yield Efficiency
Vigorous indeterminate growth ensures a heavy, reliable early harvest.
Climate Versatility
Adapts easily to greenhouse environments in cooler northern growing zones.
Growth Speed
Rapid maturity cycle delivers fresh fruit in just 62 days.
Plant Vigor
Strong, aggressive growth habit requires consistent staking and support.
Key Specs
Growing Zones
3 to 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Fruit Color
Golden Yellow
Maturity
62 days
Determinate/Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Hybrid / Open Pollinated
Hybrid
Common Name
Tomato, SunSugar Hybrid
Fertilizer Type
4-6-8
Features
- Exceptional sugary-sweetness and flavor
- Remarkable crack resistance
- Vigorous indeterminate growth
- Heavy early producer
- Superb texture and tangy taste
- Suitable for greenhouse cultivation
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the SunSugar Hybrid tomato for its exceptional taste and prolific yield. Gardeners frequently highlight the fruit's delightful sweetness and abundant production throughout the growing season, making it a favorite for snacking and salads. Many also appreciate its robust growth and general ease of cultivation, finding it a reliable and rewarding variety even for less experienced growers. The consistent quality of the harvest and the plant's vigorous nature are recurring positive themes.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate means the plant will continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire season until the first frost. Because of this, you will need to provide a sturdy trellis or cage to support its vigorous, vining growth.
The SunSugar Hybrid is a relatively early producer, reaching maturity in approximately 62 days after transplanting. This makes it an excellent choice for gardeners with shorter growing seasons.
No, this variety is specifically noted for its remarkable crack resistance. Even in challenging weather conditions, the thin-skinned golden fruits tend to remain intact.
Yes, the SunSugar Hybrid is well-suited for greenhouse cultivation. It can be grown successfully in unheated greenhouses during the summer months, even in colder regions.
For optimal results, use a 4-6-8 fertilizer. This ratio provides the necessary nutrients to support the plant's heavy production and flavor development.
The SunSugar Hybrid is suitable for growing zones 3 through 9. As long as your location provides full sun, the plant should thrive within these zones.
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