Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 67 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sunrise (XPH 5551) is an Asgrow F1 hybrid registered in 1989 for the Midwest and Northeast. Determinate plants produce bright red globe fruit of about 7 ounces on jointless stems, with high quality and heavy yields, maturing in roughly 67 days. Resistance covers Verticillium race 1, Fusarium races 1 and 2, and gray leaf spot. A dependable early bush slicer.
Sunrise traits
- Asgrow F1 hybrid registered in 1989
- Determinate plants with jointless pedicels
- Bright red globe fruit about 7 ounces
- Resistant to gray leaf spot, Verticillium race 1, and Fusarium races 1 and 2
- About 67 days to maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Market growing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise this page | 67 days | Determinate | — |
| Neptune | 67 days | Determinate | — |
| Northern Exposure | 67 days | Determinate | — |
| Sun Chief | 67 days | Determinate | — |
| Bobcat | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Ensalada | 68 days | Determinate | — |
| Heatwave | 68 days | Determinate | — |
Sunrise FAQ
What kind of tomato is Sunrise?
Sunrise (XPH 5551) is an Asgrow F1 hybrid registered in 1989 for the Midwest and Northeast. Determinate plants produce bright red globe fruit of about 7 ounces on jointless stems, with high quality and heavy yields, maturing in roughly 67 days.
How many days to maturity is Sunrise?
Sunrise is listed at 67 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Sunrise compare with other tomato varieties?
Sunrise: 67 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Neptune (67 days), Northern Exposure (67 days), Sun Chief (67 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sunrise good for?
Sunrise is grown for fresh slicing, market growing.
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.