Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
New Sun is an early yellow tomato on determinate plants. The bright yellow fruit is large for an early variety, running 8 to 16 ounces, and the plants are described as disease-resistant. The bush habit means a cage or short stake is enough. A good pick when you want a big, mild-looking yellow slicer without waiting for the main season.
New Sun traits
- Determinate plants
- Bright yellow fruit of 8 to 16 ounces
- Disease resistant
- Early-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Early harvests
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Sun this page | 60 days | Determinate | — |
| Duchess | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
| First Pick | 60 days | Determinate | — |
| Milano Plum | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
| Orange Blossom | 60 days | Determinate | — |
| Polar Star | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
| Rocket | 60–65 days | Determinate | — |
New Sun FAQ
What kind of tomato is New Sun?
New Sun is an early yellow tomato on determinate plants. The bright yellow fruit is large for an early variety, running 8 to 16 ounces, and the plants are described as disease-resistant.
How many days to maturity is New Sun?
New Sun is listed at 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does New Sun compare with other tomato varieties?
New Sun: 60 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Duchess (60–65 days), First Pick (60 days), Milano Plum (60–65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is New Sun good for?
New Sun is grown for fresh slicing, early harvests.
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.