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'SunSugar' Tomatoes

Sub-Category:	Cherry Early-Season

Sub-Category 2:
Description:	Hybrid. Early season cherry type. Indeterminate plants produce golden yellow, 1/2-ounce, thin skinned, crack resistant fruit. Disease resistant variety. Resistance to Fusarium wilt and tobacco mosaic virus. Also known as 'Sun Sugar'. About 60 days to maturity.
Days To Maturity:	60-62
Seed Sources:	Totally Tomato - updated in 2015

Rating Summary

Overall: (4.8 Stars) Taste: (4.8 Stars) Yield: (4.5 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (4.6 Stars)

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Number of Reviews: 26

KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease

Reviewed on 04/17/2017 by lizmom - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Franklin, Ohio, United States Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days Soil Texture: Clay Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
Won\'t garden without it. Sungold may be slightly better tasting for picking and eating in the garden. But this one cracks less and taste is so close.

1 of 1 gardener found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 05/24/2016 by TheFluffyOne - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Kane, Illinois, United States Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days Soil Texture: Loam Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
I am a heirloom bigot, but that being said this is one of the hybrids I do grow. It is a nice tomato, if you like them sweet. Everyone seems to like theses. they are very early producer, good croppers and if you like sugar candies these will delight you. I really don\\\\\\\'t consider these things tomatoes as they have little of that classic tomato taste to me, so I don\\\\\\\'t use them like tomatoes as much as just as a snack to eat out of hand or as a mixture in a salad balanced with real tomatoes. \\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nThis one has joined my permanent variety list and I plant a few ever year and my woman gleefully eats all she can. As for me, I may eat a handful over the season. I sut prefer either the sweet citrus taste of Amana Orange(another one I love but don\\\\\\\'t consider a real tomato) , the balance of sugar to acid in a Brandywine or that classic tomato test in a Red Ponderosa.\r\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\r\nUpdate for 2018\r\n---------------------\r\nThis one has joined my permanent line-up due to the fact it is very early, prolific, has some disease resistance, keeps producing and is sweet as heck. If you are sugar junkie, this one is for you. That being said I have trouble detecting any tomato taste, this is more like sugar. The skin can also be a bit chewy, but man it makes a great snack.

2 of 2 gardeners found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 01/03/2015 by klossoke - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Howard, Maryland, United States Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days Soil Texture: Clay Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Outstanding yellow cherry for sweet flavor, long season production, appearance and consistency from season to season. very good offering for community Gardeners. tall vine.

1 of 1 gardener found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 08/04/2013 by bing80537 - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Larimer, Colorado, United States Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days Soil Texture: Loam Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
The sweetest and best tasting pop-in-the-mouth tomato I have ever grown in over 20 years. It has a more tender skin and is more crack resistant than Sun Sweet. My main complaint is that it yields half as many fruit as other cherry tomatoes, at least where I live.

Reviewed on 08/09/2012 by George Morrison - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Westchester, New York, United States Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days Soil Texture: Clay Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: Less than 6 hours per day
In two consecutive years of blind tasting by Master Gardener volunteers in Westchester County, SunSugar, a small, orange, cherry-type, tomato ranked highest compared to other cherry-type tomatoes and compared with all tomatoes regardless of category. The flavor profile features an excellent balance between sugar and acid. However, such a balance is not everyone\'s choice for a top-ranking tomato. This is not a bland tomato, nor is it candy sweet. It has ranked higher that its closest rival, Sun Gold

2 of 2 gardeners found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 02/23/2011 by cjb57 - An intermediate gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	King, Washington, United States Frost Free Season: More than 203 days Soil Texture: Not Sure Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20') Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
I grew these tomatoes for the first time in 2010, a bad year for tomatoes in Seattle. However, I was thrilled with how well this variety did. The plants were very prolific, although I found they tended to grow out rather than up and definitely need support. The fruit were fantastic, but I did have some issues with cracking at the tail end of the season when the fall rains started. I will definitely grow this variety again.

1 of 1 gardener found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 10/03/2009 by DennisM - An intermediate gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Iron, Michigan, United States Frost Free Season: Fewer than 103 days Soil Texture: Not Sure Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Through a horribly cold summer SunSugar kept producing cluster after cluster of sweet orange cherry tomatoes. Most never made it to the table as I popped them in my mouth right off the vine.. I planted 6 different varieties of cherry tomatoes and SunSugar ripened earlier, produced more, tasted as good as any, and produced past our first frost. Purchased from selectedplants.com

1 of 1 gardener found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 06/01/2009 by ihearthoney - A novice gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Ulster, New York, United States Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days Soil Texture: Sand Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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0 of 1 gardener found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 05/27/2009 by AnnaCanna, zone 5B - An intermediate gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Cook, Illinois, United States Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days Soil Texture: Not Sure Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
I rarely grow hybrids, but when I first started growing in containers instead of the ground, I wanted to try just one or two plants and it wasn't worth starting seeds. So I picked out two plants from the store. This one and....I don't remember. I don't remember because this one was the star. Prolific as all get out, with pretty darn good taste for a cherry, this is a very good tomato. My neighbor watched my plants for a week while I was on vacation; she commented on them every time I saw her for the next year or two.

2 of 2 gardeners found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 05/01/2008 by hezron - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days Soil Texture: Loam Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
sweetest and best cherry tomato every year

1 of 1 gardener found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 02/01/2008 by Kristi - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Bonneville, Idaho, United States Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days Soil Texture: Loam Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Great Sungold-type flavor, very productive and easy to grow. Will need staking as it is very vigorous even in our Zone 4 climate.

1 of 1 gardener found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 01/08/2008 by Cranberry fiend - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Fairfield, Connecticut, United States Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days Soil Texture: Loam Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
Wow. First one out of the gate, and when first frost hit in October, this one was still loaded! They don't crack as much as other cherries either. Need good strong trellis though, vines were at least 12 feet and heavy with fruit. Eat when truly dark gold.

2 of 2 gardeners found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 01/07/2008 by MATERGIRL - An intermediate gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	York, Pennsylvania, United States Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days Soil Texture: Clay Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Does this tomato need yet another review? This was the best-tasting tomato we grew in 2007. It spites me to say it, since it isn't open-pollinated. Mild and VERY sweet (but there is variety among individuals), slightly fruity. Some cracking, but fairly minimal. Very prolific.

Reviewed on 01/13/2007 by Best Chance - An intermediate gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Oakland, Michigan, United States Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days Soil Texture: Clay Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Very good flavor. Average in most other ways.

Reviewed on 12/10/2006 by pepperhead212 - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Gloucester, New Jersey, United States Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days Soil Texture: Loam Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
My favorite cherry tomato, followed close by sungold - a bit sweeter and less prone to cracking, with incredible vines producing all the way through the season. Great tomato flavor, unlike some red cherries, with just sweet flavor.

1 of 1 gardener found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 11/24/2006 by Digit - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Spokane, Washington, United States Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days Soil Texture: Sand Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Have grown this variety over a number of seasons. It is sweet and delicious. Very productive, large plants have a long season. A favorite.

Reviewed on 11/15/2006 by gardengalrn - An intermediate gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Kentucky, United States Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days Soil Texture: Clay Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
While nothing compares to the slicers of summer, I had to rate this cherry a 5. If you like a sweet tomato, this is like candy. Pretty orange/yellow fruits. People at work just RAVED about them and I gave away many. I will always grow this one, it is my favorite cherry. Makes for a great snack right out in the garden while you are working.

Reviewed on 11/06/2006 by starwoodfarm - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Baker, Oregon, United States Frost Free Season: Fewer than 103 days Soil Texture: Clay Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Like eating candy. Yum. At $2 for a half pint, we sold out of these every week. Customers love the healthy treat.

Reviewed on 05/21/2006 by peppergirl - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days Soil Texture: Clay Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
This is the best cherry/grape in my garden for the past six years. Many people who swore they wouldn't want anything but a red tomato have become converts to this variety, and won't settle for anything else!

Reviewed on 02/21/2005 by rick - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Franklin, New York, United States Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days Soil Texture: Sand Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
This heavy producer has a very sweet taste. It is as good as sungold.

Reviewed on 01/21/2005 by BigdaddyJ - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Delaware, United States Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days Soil Texture: Clay Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Not nearly as fine tasting as SunGold. Cracks just the same too despite claims to contrary.

1 of 1 gardener found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 01/10/2005 by jag440 - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Tioga, New York, United States Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days Soil Texture: Not Sure Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Grows very well in any type of soil and weather conditions.

1 of 1 gardener found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 12/30/2004 by Ruth - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Monroe, New York, United States Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days Soil Texture: Loam Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
This is the sweetest cherry-type that I have tried and the most resistant to cracking. It never stops producing by the hundreds.

Reviewed on 12/30/2004 by Petunia Louie - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Missouri, United States Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days Soil Texture: Clay Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
I agree with the other reviewers: this is a wonderful cherry tomato. And it is very blight resistant as well.

Reviewed on 09/16/2004 by George Morrison - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Westchester, New York, United States Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days Soil Texture: Clay Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: Less than 6 hours per day
SunSugar beat Sun Gold in a taste test by Master Gardeners in Westchester County. The fruits tend not to crack and the tall plants are exrtaordinarily productive.

2 of 2 gardeners found this review helpful.

Reviewed on 09/15/2004 by Pat - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Tompkins, New York, United States Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days Soil Texture: Clay Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Tastes as good as Sungold and also yields as well -- Sunsugar is much more crack-resistant than Sungold. I will be growing Sunsugar instead of Sungold from now on as I had a lot of cracking problems with Sungold. Great flavor!!! Adjusts well to growing in large containers.

3 of 3 gardeners found this review helpful.

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