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Organic indeterminate striped cherry tomato
Solanaceae
Organic fruiting vegetable seeds
Organic striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Product code : BIOVO-0143
Organic Sunrise Bumble Bee is an indeterminate cherry tomato with rounded golden-yellow fruit marked by red and orange marbling. Sweet, juicy tomatoes suit snacks, salads, and colourful appetizers. Vigorous stems can reach approximately 1.8–2.1 m, so use a tall cage or trellis and leave access for repeated picking. The approximate 70-day first-harvest period starts at transplanting. Move hardened seedlings into full sun after frost danger, with deep, fertile, freely drained soil. Tie extending stems loosely, water evenly as clusters develop, and inspect ripe fruit for cracks before collecting it. Pick according to the cultivar's marbled colour and eating texture instead of waiting for uniformly red skin.
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Warm-season annual
Discover the plant
Common nameSunrise Bumble Bee striped cherry tomato
FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum
Specieslycopersicum
CultivarSunrise Bumble Bee
TypeOrganic indeterminate striped cherry tomato
Botanical nameSolanum lycopersicum
Organic striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an early productive indeterminate organic variety. Clusters carry small round fruit with a golden-yellow background swirled red and orange outside and through the flesh. Juicy texture and sweet fruity flavour suit snacks, salads, appetizers, skewers, and colourful garnishes. Plants reach approximately 1.8–2.1 m and harvest generally begins around 70 days after transplanting, then continues progressively through the season. The distinctive pattern gives every ripe cluster strong visual appeal in the garden and on fresh platters at home easily.
Sow indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost, approximately 0.5 cm deep. Keep the mix warm and evenly moist without saturation, then provide intense light immediately after emergence. Pot seedlings up after true leaves appear and harden them gradually. Once frost risk has passed, transplant in full sun into deep fertile organic-rich well-drained soil. Indeterminate growth requires a tall cage or sturdy stake installed at planting. Secure lengthening stems with soft ties and preserve good airflow around the foliage as the plant develops through changing summer weather outdoors.
Water deeply at soil level when the surface begins to dry and maintain even moisture through fruit set and sizing. Mulch after the ground warms and avoid excess nitrogen. Harvest when the golden-yellow background is well developed, red or orange swirls are visible, and tomatoes yield slightly to gentle pressure while remaining firm. Colour varies with sunlight, so also judge texture and ease of release. Pick frequently, protect fruit from impacts, and discard tomatoes that become mouldy, slimy, deeply split, or abnormal-smelling before kitchen use or storage at home safely.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
0.5 cm (1/4 in)
Spacing / density
Space plants approximately 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart to accommodate growth and air circulation.
Germination temperature
21 to 27 °C (70 to 81 °F)
Germination time
7 to 14 days
Sowing period
March through April indoors Adjust these dates to your local frost dates and soil conditions; Canadian growing seasons vary by region.
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Starting tomato seeds inside: 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' tomato. Sow Sunrise Bumble Bee indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost, approximately 0.5 cm deep in clean moist seed-starting mix. Harden plants in stages, increasing outdoor exposure while protecting them from frost and harsh wind. Striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato produces the expected harvest form: small round cherry-type fruit, golden yellow swirled red and orange. Protect the developing crop from soil splash and rough handling. Brush or gently move seedlings only as part of normal airflow, not as a substitute for adequate light. Keep approximately 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart around the crop, especially where neighbouring foliage could shade or trap moisture. Move the tomato plant into a larger cell after true leaves develop, preserving the root ball and product label. Choose a position for this tomato with full sun without sacrificing airflow or watering access. Use moderate label-rate nutrition and avoid forcing leaves with excess nitrogen. Leave the vine open to light, airflow, and watering at soil level. Its growth is indeterminate, upright, and vigorous. Use clean seed-starting mix, even warmth, and moisture that never leaves the cells waterlogged. Keep loaded clusters supported as frost approaches, and remove split or diseased fruit from the harvest area. Pick the crop at its intended colour and texture, supporting clusters so stems do not tear. Before frost, harvest sound developed fruit for indoor finishing, discard diseased material, and record transplant and first-pick dates for the next Canadian season.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Approximately 6.0 to 6.8
Minimum temperature
10 °C (50 °F)
Care level
Moderate
Watering
Striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato carries many small fruit, so a dry root zone can interrupt several clusters at once. Striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato's small round cherry-type fruit, golden yellow swirled red and orange is carried on indeterminate upright and vigorous growth, so extend watering beyond the stem as the supported canopy enlarges. The harvest guide for striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato is approximately 70 days after transplanting; maintain moisture while younger clusters continue filling. Water striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato slowly at the base, soak its root zone, then wait until the upper soil begins to dry before irrigating again.
Soil type
Although striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato bears small fruit, its productive growth still calls for a substantial, well-drained root zone. Prepare striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato's bed for indeterminate upright and vigorous growth bearing small round cherry-type fruit, golden yellow swirled red and orange, not only for the small spring transplant. Allow approximately 70 days after transplanting for striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato to develop, providing soil volume that stays aerated after repeated watering. Before setting striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato, mix mature compost through the area while preserving a crumbly structure rather than a dense amended pocket.
Fertilization
'Sunrise Bumble Bee' benefits from balanced fertility before its first trusses. Apply every fertilizer at its labelled rate. For striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato, fruit development competes with foliage under excessive nitrogen. Pause feeding when growth already looks balanced. Once Sunrise Bumble Bee striped cherry tomato flowers, favour steady growth over leafy surges. Record plant response before repeating the treatment. For 'Sunrise Bumble Bee', its root zone needs consistent moisture while fruit enlarges. Let a soil test guide any corrective amendment. Fertilizer cannot correct water-related disorders on striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato.
Moisture
Consistent soil moisture without saturation; good air circulation around the foliage.
Seasonal care
Seasonal care for 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' tomato. Striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato begins with season-aware timing—indoor sowing six to eight weeks before last frost; transplant after frost—so compare that guidance with the actual spring or autumn at your site. Sow 0.5 cm deep at 21 to 27 °C (70 to 81 °F); the working germination range is 7 to 14 days, with moisture held steady rather than saturated. Keep young seedlings close to strong light, rotate trays for balanced growth, and pot them on before roots become crowded. After several days of hardening, set 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' plants outdoors only when frost danger has passed and nights have become reliably mild. Install a sturdy support at planting and guide new growth before stems become heavy or tangled. Prepare a sunny, well-drained bed; mix mature compost through the root zone and keep the lower leaves clear of soil splash. Water slowly and deeply, allowing the surface to start drying before the next irrigation so small round cherry-type fruit, golden yellow swirled red and orange develops under steady conditions. Striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato container guidance: 35 to 45 cm (14 to 18 in). Set the pot where runoff can escape and light is adequate. As yellow flowers open, preserve airflow around 'Sunrise Bumble Bee', check ties and supports, and watch the undersides of leaves for early pest or disease signs. Use the supplied harvest guidance—approximately 70 days after transplanting—as a starting point; judge each fruit by developed colour, full size, and a slight yield under gentle pressure. Harvest 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' regularly without pulling the vine, and bring sound, well-developed fruit indoors before the first hard frost.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
35 to 45 cm (14 to 18 in)
Growing 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' tomato in containers. For 'Sunrise Bumble Bee', choose a container matching this guide: 35 to 45 cm (14 to 18 in). Keep several drainage holes unobstructed. Set one established 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' plant at an appropriate depth and keep the stem clear of the rim and mulch. Lay out the vine at approximately 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart, then keep paths open instead of filling gaps with another mature crop. Install a stake or cage at planting when support is needed, without later piercing the root ball. Leave enough access around this tomato to inspect and cleanly harvest small round cherry-type fruit, golden yellow swirled red and orange. Check moisture daily during hot or windy periods, using pot weight and the root zone rather than a rigid schedule. Good access around the tomato plant makes inspection and harvest easier, given its habit: indeterminate, upright, and vigorous. Rotate the container when one side receives less light, but do not twist loaded stems against their support. Give the crop full sun, and keep water from collecting around the crown or container base. Keep lower foliage away from wet mix, secure branches with soft ties, and leave an open route to inspect flowers and pick ripe fruit. As nights cool, check ties and actual root-zone moisture before deciding whether temporary shelter is worthwhile. Remove ripe fruit promptly and keep damaged produce out of storage. Before protecting the container from frost, examine stems and foliage for insects.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
Approximately 1.8 to 2.1 m (6 to 7 ft)
Width / spread
60 cm (24 in)
Flower color
Yellow
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Compound, divided foliage with an aroma when bruised; grown as an annual in your region
Growth rate
Vigorous during the warm season
Growth habit
Indeterminate upright and vigorous
Bloom period
'Sunrise Bumble Bee' carries yellow, self-fertile flowers in small clusters. Keep the root zone evenly moist during bloom. For striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato, successful vibration starts fruit development. Good light and airflow help reproductive growth continue. For Sunrise Bumble Bee striped cherry tomato, its flower clusters may drop blossoms during severe stress. Correct heat or cold stress before adding fertilizer. For 'Sunrise Bumble Bee', another tomato variety is unnecessary for normal pollination. Do not treat every fallen blossom as disease. Breezes and bumblebees can release striped 'Sunrise Bumble Bee' cherry tomato's pollen. Keep Sunrise Bumble Bee striped cherry tomato tied before fruit loads its trusses.
Fruiting
After pollination, flowers form clusters of small round fruit whose background turns golden yellow and develops red and orange swirls. The pattern also extends through the flesh. Harvest generally begins around 70 days after transplanting, then clusters ripen progressively. Look for colour, slight yielding, and a still-firm texture. Maintain consistent moisture, support loaded stems, and pick frequently. Compare colour and gentle firmness with the expected small round cherry-type fruit, golden yellow swirled red and orange; cool weather can slow the final change.
Days to maturity
Approximately 70 days after transplanting
Harvest
Pick Sunrise Bumble Bee around 70 days after transplanting when each cherry tomato shows a golden-yellow background with developed red-orange marbling and a slight give. Colour can vary across a truss, so judge fruit individually. Hold the stem while harvesting to protect the vine. Gather frequently, and remove split or spoiled tomatoes before they affect sound neighbours.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Sunrise Bumble Bee needs a support system that remains dedicated to the tomato rather than shared with climbing beans or vigorous flowers. Low herbs can be placed beside the bed, where they will not tangle with fruiting trusses. Keep a path open for frequent cherry tomato picking. A nearby flowering margin can add garden diversity, but the cultivar's name is not a reason to expect a special pollinator partnership. Plan companions by their mature height and spread, ensuring that the tomato canopy remains well lit and manageable.
Plants to avoid
Avoid waterlogged soil, overhead watering, crowding, and repeated rotations with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, or potatoes.
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Ripe fruit
'Sunrise Bumble Bee' tomato in the kitchen. Sunrise Bumble Bee tomato skewers — Rinse 300 g ripe, uncracked cherry tomatoes and dry them. Thread the whole tomatoes onto short skewers, alternating with folded basil leaves and small cubes of firm cheese or marinated tofu. Brush lightly with 15 mL olive oil. Place the skewers on a hot clean grill for one to two minutes per side, just until the skins begin to blister; do not cook so long that the fruit collapses. Transfer them to a fresh platter and season with black pepper, a pinch of salt, and 10 mL balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately over couscous or alongside grilled bread. If wooden skewers are used, soak them according to the package directions and keep exposed ends away from flame. Choose intact fruit because split tomatoes lose juice quickly on the grill. Keep cold ingredients refrigerated until assembly, use a clean platter after cooking, and discard tomatoes that are mouldy, leaking, or sour-smelling. Refrigerate unused grilled skewers promptly, although their texture is best when freshly made.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When should Sunrise Bumble Bee be sown and transplanted in your region?
Sow Sunrise Bumble Bee indoors six to eight weeks before your intended transplant date. Set seed 0.5 cm (¼ in) deep and maintain 21 to 27 °C (70 to 81 °F); germination normally follows in 7 to 14 days. Shift seedlings into bright light immediately, pot them on as roots grow, and harden them in stages. Transplant after the final frost, once nights remain mild and the soil is warm. Leave approximately 90 to 120 cm between plants for air movement and harvest access. Install sturdy support at planting because this indeterminate, vigorous tomato may reach 1.8 to 2.1 m. The small round fruit becomes golden yellow with red and orange swirls, and maturity is listed at about 70 days after transplanting. Local conditions can move that first harvest date.
Is Sunrise Bumble Bee determinate or indeterminate?
Sunrise Bumble Bee is an indeterminate, upright, vigorous cherry tomato. Its vine can reach approximately 1.8 to 2.1 m and keeps forming new clusters through warm weather. Install a tall cage or stake when transplanting and guide stems with soft ties. Allow roughly 90 to 120 cm between garden plants for circulation and harvest access. In a container, use a stable vessel 35 to 45 cm across and make sure the support cannot tip as the plant grows. Its golden-yellow fruit with red and orange swirls ripens progressively rather than in one synchronized flush. Continue maintaining the upper support after the first tomatoes mature around 70 days after transplanting. Do not prune or confine Sunrise Bumble Bee as though it were a short determinate bush.
When should Sunrise Bumble Bee tomatoes be harvested?
Harvest Sunrise Bumble Bee when each cherry tomato has developed a golden-yellow background with the cultivar's red and orange swirls. Begin checking around 70 days after transplanting, but use the complete colour pattern and a slight, sound yield rather than the calendar alone. Fruit on one indeterminate vine will ripen at different times. Pick mature tomatoes individually, leaving green or partly coloured clusters attached. Support the truss with one hand while detaching fruit so the stem is not torn. Use split fruit promptly if it is otherwise sound, and discard any with leakage or mould. Frequent picking keeps ripe fruit visible among the continuing growth. Note the look and feel of the first correctly ripe tomato; it provides a better reference than waiting for every stripe to reach identical intensity.
What container should be used for Sunrise Bumble Bee?
Use a stable container 35 to 45 cm (14 to 18 in) across for one Sunrise Bumble Bee plant, with several unobstructed drainage holes. This is a vigorous indeterminate cherry tomato expected to reach about 1.8 to 2.1 m, so install a tall cage or stake when planting and anchor it against wind. Set the pot outdoors after frost danger and give it full sun. Water slowly through the full root ball, let excess drain, and inspect moisture frequently in hot weather. Tie new stems loosely and keep clusters within the support. The golden-yellow fruit with red and orange swirls begins maturing around 70 days after transplanting. Pick ripe tomatoes regularly so the tall framework remains balanced and later striped clusters stay visible.
How can ripeness of the striped fruit be judged?
Judge Sunrise Bumble Bee ripeness from the complete colour pattern and texture. Mature cherry fruit has a golden-yellow background with red and orange swirls and yields only slightly to gentle pressure. Begin checking around 70 days after transplanting, but compare individual tomatoes because the indeterminate vine ripens clusters progressively. A partly coloured fruit with a green ground colour needs more time even if some stripes are visible. Support the truss and detach only fully coloured fruit. Use split tomatoes promptly if sound and discard any with leakage or mould. Note how the first correctly ripe fruit looks under your local light; stripe intensity can vary, while the golden background and slight yield provide more dependable cues than waiting for identical markings on every tomato.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Supporting wildlife
Sunrise Bumble Bee's name does not mean the cultivar uniquely attracts bumblebees. Like other tomatoes, its flowers offer pollen and can benefit from vibration. Grow it with adequate support and airflow, while choosing separate flowering species for nectar and season-long habitat rather than attributing special insect preferences to the striped fruit.
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