Sun Sugar

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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Sun Sugar tomatoes burst with a sun-warmed sweetness and a bright, candy-like aroma that lingers on the palate.

At peak ripeness, the fruits are glossy and jewel-smooth—small, round, and delightfully firm—holding their shape for satisfying bites. Grow Sun Sugar for fresh snacking, vibrant salads, and vivid sauce-making when you want a quick, flavorful pop of summer.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

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Sun Sugar Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Apr 13th	Jul 27th	Sep 25th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Sep 18th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Sep 12th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Sep 6th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Sep 1st – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Aug 28th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Aug 25th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Aug 19th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Aug 14th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Aug 4th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Jul 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Jul 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jun 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jun 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	9

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

These Sun Sugar cherries are built for bite-sized impact: firm flesh and high fruit character mean they stay whole in salads and still taste sweet even after a quick blister. When you cook them just briefly, the candy aroma turns into a shiny, sweet-tart gloss that clings to whatever it touches—bread, pasta, or a hot pan of seafood.

Best Uses

fast snacking—serve chilled for a crisp, juicy bite
tossed into salads where they’ll hold shape and resist weeping
quick-pan blistering then hit with salt and olive oil for a sweet-savory gloss
cooking down into a fast, glossy mini sauce for pasta or shrimp

Flavor Profile

sun-warmed sweetness bright cherry-tomato acidity jewel-smooth, small-round firmness candy-like aroma that sticks around

Kitchen Pairings

garlic extra-virgin olive oil mozzarella balsamic vinegar fresh mozzarella prosciutto

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely on Solanum lycopersicum (tomatoes) like Sun Sugar, and how can I prevent it?

Watch for early blight (brown spots with yellow halos) and leaf mold-like fungal spotting, which are common on tomatoes during warm, humid spells. Remove and destroy spotted leaves early, increase airflow around plants (stagger cages/stakes), and avoid wetting foliage when you water. If problems start, use an appropriate labeled fungicide for tomatoes as soon as you see the first symptoms and repeat according to the label.

How often should I water Sun Sugar tomato plants during the main growing phase?

During active flowering and fruit set, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1–2 inches of water per week depending on heat and container vs. in-ground conditions. Water deeply at the base and let the top 1 inch of soil dry slightly between waterings to reduce blossom-end rot and fungal disease. Mulch helps stabilize moisture so you don’t swing from drought to soaking.

How do I know when Sun Sugar tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored for the variety and feel slightly firm with a gentle give when you squeeze them. Look for a mature sheen and even ripening from the shoulders to the blossom end, and pick regularly once they start to ripen (usually around 60 days). If nights are cool, color may lag—pick at full size and ripen off the vine at room temperature if needed.