How to Grow and Care For Sunsugar Tomatoes
Introduction to SunSugar Tomatoes
Tomato plants require full sunlight for optimal growth. Plant them in soil that drains freely for maximum results and water early each day to prevent leaves from becoming wet for extended periods - something which could otherwise lead to Blossom End Rot.
Plant tomatoes outdoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date in your area - use this Frost Date Calculator to find it!
"Learn How to Grow and Care for These Delicious Tomatoes"
Planting
Sun sugar and sungold tomatoes are easy to grow and make great additions to any garden. Both varieties boast high vitamin C contents and antioxidants while providing potassium that regulates blood pressure. In addition, these tomatoes offer beta-carotene, which converts into vitamin A in our bodies as a bonus! Plus, they're both non-GMO. Perfect as low-cal snacks, add flair and color to salads or shishkabobs!
Your tomatoes should be planted outdoors after the last frost date in spring, either directly into the ground or in large containers. To minimize transplant shock and ensure they thrive once it becomes warm enough for gardening, they must be gradually "hardened off." This can be accomplished by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions for one week at a time - keeping them outside for just a few hours per day before gradually increasing that exposure until you've prepared them fully for being transferred directly into your garden when the time comes.
Tomatoes require full sunlight and constant moisture throughout their growing season, although once established, they tend to be fairly drought tolerant. Tomato plants are susceptible to blossom end rot; therefore, they must receive constant irrigation to prevent cracking or splitting during fruit ripening. Adding mulch around their bases can be helpful as it conserves soil moisture while suppressing weed growth.
Tomatoes are indeterminate vines and will continue to spread throughout the season. So, it is wise to stake these plants using a cage, trellis, or another support structure to prevent overcrowding and encourage an abundant harvest.
Watering
Sun Sugar tomatoes require regular, ample irrigation as they grow. Plant them directly in the ground or container; either way, ensure the soil has an alkaline pH level between 6.2 to 6.8 so seedlings have room to flourish and produce juicy sweet bites of orange sweetness!
So plant 24 inches apart so the Sun Sugar plants don't become overcrowded and produce bite-sized orange sweet fruits!
Tomatoes can tolerate heat and drought conditions, but consistent moisture throughout their growing season is necessary for maximum yields. A slow drip from a garden hose or mister should be used to water tomato plants early morning so any extra moisture can dry before the day's heat sets in.
Keep an eye on the weather, as tomatoes can be susceptible to frost damage when temperatures decrease in the fall. If frost threatens, harvest and store in a cool and dry location immediately.
As your fruits ripen, take extra precautions to remove any rots or show signs of insect infestation. Tomatoes can be susceptible to fungal diseases like Septoria Leaf Spot, which thrive in cool, wet environments with poor air circulation; to protect your tomatoes, use netting covers, fertilize regularly with liquid tomato fertilizer, and rotate their position annually.
Once tomatoes are at their optimal condition for consumption, they'll show an orange hue with juicy flesh. To keep tomatoes fresh for as long as possible, place them in paper bags or newspaper wrapping to protect the skin while trapping any ethylene gas released by the fruit.
Fertilizing
Tomatoes require special care during their growing season. They need sunlight, consistent moisture levels, and a steady source of nutrients - whether grown in containers or in the garden. To prevent nutrient deficiency issues, use light-and-fluffy potting mixes that allow roots to penetrate easily for moisture absorption by the soil.
Tomato plants can become susceptible to various diseases, including fungal and bacterial wilts. To mitigate disease risks, rotate planting locations annually, keep tomatoes well-spaced together, and apply copper fungicide before planting seedlings or transplanting into your garden. Also, watch for blossom-end rot, where tomato fruits become infected by harmful bacteria or fungi that cause them to lose calcium at their point of attachment and become misshapen.
Ensure tomatoes ripen simultaneously to avoid disease; it's essential to harvest unripe tomatoes on the vine and pick off any unripe ones at once. This will encourage the plant to channel its energy toward ripening its remaining fruit instead. Also, remove suckers that grow at branch bases; these small branches sap energy away from the main plant and can reduce the fruit yield significantly.
Sun Sugar tomatoes are indeterminate plants, expanding until a killing frost arrives. As the season goes on, these tomatoes must be supported using stakes or trellises to avoid tipping over and losing fruit nearing the end of their growing season. Furthermore, weeds around their surroundings reduce competition for water and nutrients.
Pruning
Tomatoes can become susceptible to several fungal diseases that damage their leaves, fruit, and vine. Septoria Leaf Spot is one such fungus that thrives in cool temperatures, wet weather, and gardens without proper air circulation; its dark spots can be prevented by removing affected leaves as soon as they appear, applying copper fungicide before planting tomatoes, rotating your tomato crop each year and rotating off affected ones each year.
Sun Sugar cherry tomatoes contain high amounts of vitamin C, potassium, folic acid, and beta-carotene; all these essential nutrients contribute to maintaining optimal blood pressure levels, electrolyte balance, and heart health. Tomatoes can also aid the digestive tract and skin while being an excellent source of antioxidants.
Indeterminate tomatoes such as Sun Sugar can keep producing until frost sets in unless harvested early. You should monitor weather and ripening progress, harvesting early tomatoes when their orange peel color has deepened with a hint of give. You could experiment with harvesting at various ripenesses to see which you prefer for flavor and taste.
Your first Sun Sugar tomatoes could take 50-75 days after transplanting to mature. Be patient, and check on them every day or every other day to avoid missing a ripe tomato!
Tomato plants require full sun planting locations with plenty of room for heavy tomato cages. When watering regularly but avoiding getting onto the leaves, use automated drip irrigation. When sucker growth appears near the base of the main stem, use the Missouri Pruning technique to pinch it off using pincers - this removes energy-sapping suckers while providing energy toward fruit
development.
Harvesting
Sun Sugar tomatoes have an approximate brix reading of 10, making them sweeter than candy! Easy to grow, heavy producers, and fruit that won't split when ripe. Sun Sugar tomatoes thrive under steady sunlight with regular watering and feeding of either liquid or slow-release fertilizers. As tomato plants are warm-weather crops susceptible to frost damage, protect them with sheets or blankets when temperatures dip.
Plant Sun Sugar tomato seeds outdoors when all risk of frost has passed, and soil temperatures reach at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit. When planting containers with Sun Sugar tomato seeds outdoors, use a light mix that drains well.
It's wise to "harden off" tomato seedlings before transplanting them outdoors to minimize transplant shock - gradually expose them to outdoor conditions over a week by leaving them in a protected location for several hours daily, gradually increasing exposure time as time progresses; be sure to bring them inside at night for safety!
Tomato plants can often fall prey to diseases and pests like tobacco mosaic virus, verticillium wilt, and fusarium wilt; the Sun Sugar variety stands up well to all three and has immunity against root-knot nematode damage.
This indeterminate tomato plant produces hundreds of bite-size bursts of sweetness. It is delicious and an excellent Vitamin C, potassium, and beta-carotene source that converts to Vitamin A to keep blood healthy and skin free of blemishes.
Sun Sugar tomato varieties do not self-pollinate, yet they can still be planted alongside similar varieties for maximum harvest without cross-pollination issues.