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- Days to maturity
- 64 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sunshine is an Asgrow F1 hybrid (XP 10074, 1999) bred for the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. The short determinate plants bear large, deep oblate red fruit of about 8 1/2 ounces with smooth blossom ends, and it shows less catfacing when stressed than many early types. Resistance covers Verticillium race 1, Fusarium races 1 and 2, gray leaf spot, and Alternaria stem canker. A good early bush slicer for cooler regions.
Sunshine traits
- Asgrow F1 hybrid registered in 1999
- Short determinate plants
- Large deep oblate red fruit about 8 1/2 ounces
- Less catfacing under stress
- Resistant to gray leaf spot, Alternaria stem canker, Verticillium race 1, and Fusarium races 1 and 2
- Adapted to the Northeast and eastern Canada
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Cool-climate gardens
- Early harvest
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine this page | 64 days | Determinate | — |
| BHN-189 | 64 days | Determinate | — |
| First Pik | 64 days | Determinate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Champion | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Early Girl | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Steak | 65 days | Determinate | — |
Sunshine FAQ
What kind of tomato is Sunshine?
Sunshine is an Asgrow F1 hybrid (XP 10074, 1999) bred for the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. The short determinate plants bear large, deep oblate red fruit of about 8 1/2 ounces with smooth blossom ends, and it shows less catfacing when stressed than many early types.
How many days to maturity is Sunshine?
Sunshine is listed at 64 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Sunshine compare with other tomato varieties?
Sunshine: 64 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include BHN-189 (64 days), First Pik (64 days), Acclaim (65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sunshine good for?
Sunshine is grown for fresh slicing, cool-climate gardens, early harvest.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.