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- Days to maturity
- 74 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sunbeam (XPH 5628) is an Asgrow F1 hybrid from 1990, an improvement on Sunny with a higher share of large and extra-large fruit. The firm, bright red fruit weighs about 10 ounces in the main season. Resistance covers Verticillium race 1, Fusarium races 1 and 2, Alternaria stem canker, and gray leaf spot. A dependable large red slicer.
Sunbeam traits
- Asgrow F1 hybrid registered in 1990
- Bright red firm fruit about 10 ounces
- More large and extra-large fruit than Sunny
- Resistant to Alternaria stem canker, gray leaf spot, Verticillium race 1, and Fusarium races 1 and 2
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Market growing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbeam this page | 74 days | — | — |
| Amish Paste | 74–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Prince | 74 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bucks County | 74 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Eva Purple Ball | 74 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Fletcher | 74 days | Determinate | — |
| Florida 91 | 74–80 days | Determinate | — |
Sunbeam FAQ
What kind of tomato is Sunbeam?
Sunbeam (XPH 5628) is an Asgrow F1 hybrid from 1990, an improvement on Sunny with a higher share of large and extra-large fruit. The firm, bright red fruit weighs about 10 ounces in the main season.
How many days to maturity is Sunbeam?
Sunbeam is listed at 74 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Sunbeam compare with other tomato varieties?
Sunbeam: 74 days. Similar tomato varieties include Amish Paste (74–85 days), Black Prince (74 days), Bucks County (74 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sunbeam good for?
Sunbeam 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.