Tomato ‘Sunrise Bumblebee’

Sunrise Bumblebee Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an indeterminate variety producing small, round, brilliantly colored fruits with striking yellow-orange skin marbled with rosy red. Its juicy, bicolored flesh offers a sweet yet tangy flavor, making it perfect for fresh snacking and gourmet harvests. The plant has a moderate growth habit with regular foliage, reaching up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall and producing abundantly from mid-season until the first frost. Grown as an annual in Canada, it adds outstanding ornamental value to vegetable gardens, sunny containers, and colorful summer dishes.

Sunrise Bumblebee Tomato thrives in full sun in rich, fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering to support continuous production. Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost at an ideal temperature of 22 to 26C (72 to 79F). After the last frost, transplant seedlings into the garden or containers, spacing plants 50 to 70 cm (20 to 28 in) apart to promote good air circulation and healthy stem development. Light staking may be beneficial to support its indeterminate growth habit and the abundance of small fruits until they reach full maturity.

In the garden, this colorful bicolored tomato is perfectly suited to family vegetable gardens, small urban spaces, patio containers, and ornamental edible landscapes. It grows well alongside basil, parsley, carrots, alliums, borage, marigolds, calendula, and peppers, which diversify the garden while attracting beneficial pollinators. Avoid planting it near potatoes, corn, fennel, peas, squash, beets, and kohlrabi. Its juicy fruits are excellent in fresh salads, appetizer platters, colorful garnishes, or simply enjoyed straight from the vine.