Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 50 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Native Sun is an early yellow slicing tomato on determinate vines. Lemon-yellow fruit weighs 6 to 10 ounces, a good size for a determinate type that matures this quickly.
Native Sun traits
- Lemon-yellow fruit of 6 to 10 oz
- Determinate vines
- Early season
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native Sun this page | 50 days | Determinate | — |
| Beginner | 50–55 days | Determinate | — |
| Fireworks II | 50–55 days | Determinate | — |
| Patio | 50–70 days | Determinate | — |
| Prairie Fire | 50–55 days | Determinate | — |
| Siberian | 48 days | Determinate | — |
| Polfast | 54 days | Determinate | — |
Native Sun FAQ
What kind of tomato is Native Sun?
Native Sun is an early yellow slicing tomato on determinate vines. Lemon-yellow fruit weighs 6 to 10 ounces, a good size for a determinate type that matures this quickly.
How many days to maturity is Native Sun?
Native Sun is listed at 50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Native Sun compare with other tomato varieties?
Native Sun: 50 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Beginner (50–55 days), Fireworks II (50–55 days), Patio (50–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Native Sun good for?
Native Sun is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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.