Tomato 'Sunrise Bumblebee"

Scientific Name:
Solanum lycopersicum 'Sunrise Bumblebee'

Common Name:
Sunrise Bumblebee Tomato

Vegetable Type:
Fruit (Edible Fruit)

Exposure:
Full sun

Soil Type:
Well-drained, fertile loam or sandy loam enriched with compost; pH 6.0–6.8

Fruit Size:
Approximately 1–1.5 inches (2.5–3.8 cm) in diameter

Temperature:
Optimal growing temperature is 21–29°C (70–85°F); avoid temperatures below 10°C (50°F)

Spacing:
18–24 inches between plants; 36 inches between rows

Height:
5–7 feet (indeterminate variety)

Width:
24–36 inches

Maturity Time:
Approximately 70 days from transplanting

Culinary Uses:
Perfect for fresh snacking, salads, garnishing, roasting, and skewers

Flavour Profile:
Sweet and fruity with a hint of citrus; juicy texture and thin skin

Companion Plants:
Basil, carrots, onions, marigolds, nasturtiums and peppers

Resistant To:
Crack-resistant; moderately resistant to some blights and fruit splitting.

*Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural