Sunray – Golden Yellow Beefsteak Tomato with a Fruity Flavour
What Is Sunray Like?
Sunray is a sunny yellow beefsteak tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) that combines a fruity flavour with a lovely colour. A decorative, tasty variety if you want to grow tomatoes at home with both eye-catching looks and a crop.
Background and Name
Developed in the USA as long ago as the 1950s, Sunray is one of the most popular yellow-fruited beefsteak tomatoes.
Appearance and Growth Habit
Tall (indeterminate) variety that needs its side shoots removed. Produces large, round, bright yellow tomatoes on sturdy plants.
Flavour and Uses of Sunray
Mild, fruity flavour with low acidity. Excellent fresh in salads or alongside other colours on a tomato platter.
Ripening, Resistance and Storage
Harvest after about 75 days. Reasonable resistance to splitting. Best eaten fresh for the finest flavour.
Pollination Tips
Give the plant a gentle shake or use a brush if you grow it in a greenhouse.
How to Grow Sunray
Sow in March–April. Plant in a greenhouse or a warm spot outdoors. Remove side shoots. Tie the plant in well.
The price is for 10 tomato seeds
Start them off in seed compost and keep it moist. Pot on and provide support. Water and feed regularly.
