Tomato - Sun Queen

Minimum Seed Count: 10

The Sun Queen Tomato is a radiant little beauty that lives up to its name. These fruits glow with a bright golden-yellow hue, dark indigo shouldering and a soft orange blush as they ripen. Beefsteak type tomatoes are round, smooth-skinned and glossy, standing out like drops of sunshine among the dark green foliage. Clusters of fruit ripen together, giving the plant a cheerful, almost ornamental look in the garden. Their color and sheen make them look like orbs of light, perfect for adding brightness to summer salads and garden harvest baskets. Semi Indeterminate 

🌱 Planting Guide:

📦 Seed Starting

• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date.

• Sow ¼" deep in moist, well-draining seed mix.

• Keep soil warm (70–80°F) for best germination.

☀️ Transplanting

• Harden off seedlings before moving them outside.

• Plant once soil temps stay above 60°F and all danger of frost has passed.

• Space 24–36" apart in rows or raised beds.

🌿 Growing Needs

• Provide full sun (6–8+ hours daily).

• Stake or cage these vigorous plants to support heavy clusters.

• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and keep soil temps steady.

💧 Watering

• Water deeply and consistently, aiming for 1–2 inches per week.

• Avoid overhead watering to reduce risk of blight—water at the soil line.

🍅 Harvesting

• Fruits ripen to a striking mix of Golden Yellow topped with purple brush strokes!

• Pick when the red blush is rich and the fruits are slightly soft to the touch.

• Enjoy fresh off the vine, in salads, or as a sweet-tart garden snack!