Sunshine Cherry

Tomato

60d to harvest

Sunshine Cherry bursts with a sweet, sun-warmed flavor and a bright, juicy snap—small fruits that feel like edible jewels. Its glossy, warm golden-orange skins cling to tender, berry-like flesh, delivering a concentrated sweetness that shines in fresh salads, vibrant salsas, and quick roasting for caramelized color. A prolific 60-day performer, it’s a joy to grow for gardeners who want reliable harvests of sunshine-bright cherry tomatoes all season long.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 27th
Last Frost	May 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jul 10th
Harvest Begins	Sep 8th
Harvest Ends	Sep 24th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Determinate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	8

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I water Sunshine Cherry during peak fruiting, and what soil moisture level should I aim for?

During peak fruiting, keep soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for evenly damp soil about 1–2 inches deep. Water deeply 1–3 times per week depending on heat and rainfall, increasing frequency during hot spells, and reduce watering if leaves start to droop from dryness between waterings. Mulching around the base helps prevent the wet-dry swings that can cause blossom-end rot and fruit cracking.

How do I know when Sunshine Cherry tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored (bright yellow/golden for Sunshine Cherry) and are slightly firm but not hard—cherry tomatoes should be easy to pull from the vine with minimal twisting. Do a taste test if color is near-ready: ripe fruits will be sweet and aromatic rather than grassy or sharp. For best flavor, pick frequently as they ripen (often every few days) so the plant keeps setting new fruit.