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- Days to maturity
- 62–70 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sunstart (XPH 10026, also known as Pikquick) is an Asgrow F1 hybrid from 1997 for the northern United States and Canada. Compact determinate plants set a concentrated early crop of large, deep oblate red fruit of about 8 1/2 ounces. Cold weather during flowering can cause catfacing, so avoid setting out too early. Listed tolerance covers both common Fusarium races and Verticillium. A bushy, early slicer for short seasons.
Sunstart traits
- Asgrow F1 hybrid registered in 1997, also called Pikquick
- Compact determinate plants with concentrated set
- Large deep oblate red fruit about 8 1/2 ounces
- Catfacing possible in cold weather
- Tolerant of both common Fusarium races and Verticillium
Good for
- Early harvest
- Fresh slicing
- Short-season gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunstart this page | 62–70 days | Determinate | — |
| BHN-189 | 64 days | Determinate | — |
| Duchess | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
| First Pick | 60 days | Determinate | — |
| First Pik | 64 days | Determinate | — |
| Milano Plum | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
| New Sun | 60 days | Determinate | — |
Sunstart FAQ
What kind of tomato is Sunstart?
Sunstart (XPH 10026, also known as Pikquick) is an Asgrow F1 hybrid from 1997 for the northern United States and Canada. Compact determinate plants set a concentrated early crop of large, deep oblate red fruit of about 8 1/2 ounces.
How many days to maturity is Sunstart?
Sunstart is listed at 62–70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Sunstart compare with other tomato varieties?
Sunstart: 62–70 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include BHN-189 (64 days), Duchess (60–65 days), First Pick (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sunstart good for?
Sunstart is grown for early harvest, fresh slicing, short-season gardens.
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.