Sow indoors March through April approximately six to eight weeks before planned transplanting. Place seed 0.5 cm deep, maintain 21–27°C, and keep mix moist; emergence generally takes 7–14 days. Provide intense light, pot seedlings up, and harden gradually. Transplant only after last frost once soil is warm and nights are sufficiently mild.
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Indeterminate striped cherry tomato
Solanaceae
Organic fruiting vegetable seeds
Organic striped ‘Tropical Sunset’ cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Tropical Sunset’)
Solanum lycopersicum ‘Tropical Sunset’
Productive indeterminate organic cherry tomato with golden-orange rosy-striped fruit that is firm juicy very sweet and fruity.
Quantity
About 20 seeds
Exposure
Full sun
Difficulty level
Moderate
Discover the plant
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
Solanum lycopersicum
Cultivar
Tropical Sunset
Type
Indeterminate striped cherry tomato
Cycle
Warm-season annual
Organic striped ‘Tropical Sunset’ cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Tropical Sunset’) is an open-pollinated organic variety from the Cream of the Crop series with vigorous productive indeterminate growth. Round cherry-type fruit often measures 3.5 to 5 cm and ripens in golden and orange shades traced with rosy-red stripes. Tender skin protects firm juicy meaty flesh with very sweet fruity gently tangy flavour. This striking tomato is excellent for snacking salads skewers vegetable platters and colourful garnishes.
Sow indoors six to eight weeks before last frost approximately 0.5 cm deep in warm evenly moist mix. Provide strong light immediately after emergence, pot up after true leaves, and harden gradually. Transplant after frost in full sun into fertile organic-rich well-drained soil. Indeterminate growth requires a tall cage trellis or sturdy stakes and enough room for good airflow. It suits gardens greenhouses and very large well-supported containers.
Water slowly and deeply at soil level when the surface begins to dry, then mulch after soil warms to stabilize moisture. Feed moderately without excess nitrogen and tie long stems as they grow. Maturity generally occurs around 60 to 70 days after transplanting. Pick when the background is golden to orange, rosy-red stripes are distinct, and flesh yields slightly to gentle pressure. Harvest frequently and discard mouldy slimy deeply split or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Planting 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.
Establishment temperature
21 to 27°C (70 to 81°F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Best planting time
Indoor sowing six to eight weeks before last frost; transplant after frost
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Sow Tropical Sunset indoors March through April six to eight weeks before last frost 0.5 cm deep. Maintain 21–27°C and even moisture until emergence in 7–14 days. Provide intense light, pot up after true leaves, and harden gradually. After frost transplant in full sun in the ground or a large deep container. Install a cage or stake, water at soil level, and mulch. Harvest frequently approximately 75 days after transplanting once small fruit is uniformly red.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Full sun
Soil pH
Approximately 6.0 to 6.8
Minimum temperature
10°C (50°F)
Watering
Water deeply at soil level when the top three to five centimetres begin to dry while maintaining moisture as evenly as possible. Alternating drought and heavy watering encourages cracking and may contribute to blossom-end rot while constantly waterlogged soil suffocates roots and increases disease. Water in the morning without unnecessarily wetting foliage then mulch once soil warms. During fruit set and sizing avoid prolonged water stress. In a large container check moisture daily during hot weather without leaving standing water in the saucer.
Soil type
Choose deep fertile loose well-drained organic-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH near 6.0–6.8. Incorporate mature compost before transplanting while avoiding fresh manure and excess nitrogen that produces leaves at the expense of fruit. Work soil when neither sticky nor dusty and do not vigorous the root zone. Even moisture and adequate calcium reserves support healthy fruiting without automatic calcium additions unless testing supports them. Rotate three or four years away from tomatoes peppers eggplants and potatoes.
Fertilization
Incorporate mature compost before transplanting then base later feeding on a soil test or the label of a balanced fruiting-vegetable fertilizer. Avoid excess nitrogen which promotes very vigorous stems and leaves but delays flowering and ripening. After fruit set balanced nutrition including potassium and phosphorus may support fruiting without exceeding label rates. Never place concentrated fertilizer against roots and water after application. In containers split a dilute solution rather than using one strong dose. No calcium supplement replaces even watering or a test confirming deficiency.
Seasonal care
In spring sow indoors six to eight weeks before last frost and provide intense light immediately after emergence. Pot up after true leaves then harden gradually. After frost transplant in full sun in the ground or a large deep container. Install a cage or stake to support loaded stems without assigning an unconfirmed growth type. In summer water deeply at soil level, check container moisture often, mulch, and feed moderately. Harvest red fruit frequently. Before frost pick developed fruit, remove plants, and clean containers.
Container growing
A controlled environment.
Recommended pot size
35 to 45 cm (14 to 18 in) diameter container
Choose a very large stable deep container with numerous drainage holes; no exact size is confirmed for the Biologiquement Vôtre lot. Fill it with airy compost-enriched vegetable potting mix and place it in full sun. Install a tall cage or sturdy trellis at transplanting to guide long indeterminate stems. Water slowly when the surface begins to dry without standing water. Mulch lightly, feed moderately, and check moisture daily during hot or windy weather.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Yellow
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Compound, divided foliage with an aroma when bruised; grown as an annual in Quebec
Growth rate
Vigorous during the warm season
Bloom period
Small yellow flowers borne in successive clusters during the warm season
Fruiting
Successive clusters of bicoloured cherry tomatoes over an extended period
Harvest
Harvest generally 60 to 70 days after transplanting when the fruit background is golden to orange, rosy-red stripes are distinct, and flesh yields slightly to gentle pressure. Support the cluster with one hand and release tomatoes without tearing stems. Use a shallow container to prevent crushing and pick often as fruit ripens. Before frost bring developed fruit indoors. Do not eat leaves or stems and discard mouldy slimy deeply split or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
Basil and early lettuce can occupy nearby space when light, water, air circulation, and root room remain sufficient.
Avoid planting with
Avoid waterlogged soil, overhead watering, crowding, and repeated rotations with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, or potatoes.
Salads snacks appetizers lunch boxes garnishes and fresh eating
From the garden to inspiration.
Tropical Sunset salad — Rinse sound fruit and halve. Combine with cucumber basil a few purple tomatoes and light dressing. Add salt immediately before serving to preserve texture. Keep ingredients cold and refrigerate leftovers within two hours. Do not eat tomato leaves or stems and discard mouldy slimy deeply split or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Frequently asked questions
Everything toknow.
Watch for the variety’s characteristic colour rather than relying on a fixed day count. Harvest when the fruit has developed its final colour over the whole surface, yields very slightly to gentle pressure, and releases without force. Colour may develop differently with sunlight and temperature; compare several fruit on the plant and taste the first fully coloured one to establish your best reference.
Generally harvest around 75 to 85 days after transplanting once fruit has developed red colour and yields slightly to gentle pressure. A green area may remain at the shoulders and colour varies with sunlight. Support each fruit and cut the stem with a clean tool. Pick progressively, bring developed fruit indoors before frost, and discard mouldy slimy or deeply split fruit.
Yes. The workbook indicates culture in a large deep container without confirming exact dimensions. Use a stable pot with several drainage holes and airy compost-enriched mix. Place in full sun, install a cage or stake for loaded stems, check moisture daily during hot weather, water until it drains without standing water, and feed moderately according to label directions.
Yes, provided the seed lot is open-pollinated. Select a very ripe fruit from a healthy plant showing the desired traits. Briefly ferment the seeds with their gel, rinse them, and dry them completely before storage. Protect a few flowers before they open or separate neighbouring varieties to reduce occasional crossing and maintain more faithful offspring.
Its strengths, naturally.
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
