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April 2, 2018 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
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Sun Orange and Sun Green
I started 1 seed of each on March 2 which is extremely late for Florida. I was really interested in Sun Orange when I read about it here. Curiosity took over, and I bought the seeds and rather than wait until August - October to sow them, I gave each a 1 seed trial. Sun Orange is suppose to be the improved SunGold with larger fruit and no splitting. Time will tell.
Here are the seedlings at exactly 1 month from sowing. The Sun Orange is on the right and has a few buds forming. I think I can get fruit before the nights get too warm. They are cherries after all. These plants have endured a lot of wind in the last month. I'm going to plant these out later this week. I need to free up an Earthbox, or just plant in a Root Pouch. This season (starts with August sowing), I've grown SunChocola, SunPeach, and continued with SunGold. I'm loving these Tokita varieties and of the 3, Sun Peach is my favorite. I will be growing some others in the fall. Last edited by Barb_FL; April 2, 2018 at 10:36 PM. |
April 2, 2018 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
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I've heard that even the plant of Sun Gold has a particular scent - does yours and the Sun Orange also have this scent?
I'll be growing out Sun Gold for the first time this year, so I am curious. |
April 2, 2018 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
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Yes, SunGold has it's own scent and it is strong. I've been sniffing SunOrange since it's first true leaves. I think I notice the scent; not sure it's as strong as SG though. However, I never made a point of sniffing SunGolds like I've been doing with SO.
I grew out a SG cutting; it is quite a mature plant now and the tomatoes are larger than the typical SG. |
April 2, 2018 | #4 |
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Barb, I am interested in your findings.
The Sungold plant does have it's own scent to it. When it rains every day for weeks that scent turns to sunskunk I had to hold my breath at times near the Sungold plant back in 2015 when it rained so much here. |
April 2, 2018 | #5 |
Tomatovillian™
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Hadn't grown it, though many here seemed to like it. BTW, the plants look very good, nice dark green leaves.
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April 4, 2018 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
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Hi Barb, those plants look really good. I am really excited to be able to try these two as well this season. From Tokita - "Yes, SunOrange is our variety. Initially we promoted it as a Sungold improved variety..." I'm certainly hoping it is a winner.
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April 6, 2018 | #7 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Alliance Nebraska
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I've grown Sun Sugar for three years now. It smells good to me. It doesn't smell like the other tomatoes. Almost a fruity hoppy smell. Never grown Sun Gold so I don't if it is similar.
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April 6, 2018 | #8 |
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Location: Vernon, BC
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CamuMahubah, Not to change topics from OP but you really should try Sungold before you fully ban hybrids!
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April 6, 2018 | #9 |
Tomatovillian™
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There not fully banned forever but I want to save seeds. I got Egg Yolk free from totally tomato and ALittleSalt sent me Porter. I don't know if there is enough difference between Sun Sugar and Sun Gold to warrant paying for seeds.
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April 6, 2018 | #10 | |
Tomatovillian™
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Quote:
http://t.tatianastomatobase.com:88/wiki/SunSugar_F1 |
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April 7, 2018 | #11 | |
Tomatovillian™
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April 9, 2018 | #12 |
Tomatovillian™
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Here they are - 5 weeks from sowing
Planted the two seedlings out on Friday, April 6. They were so root bound; I could have easily planted them out earlier.
They really grew a lot since that last picture. Put on some stem girth too. SunGreen is taller and has one cluster of buds; SunOrange has one cluster flowering and another cluster of buds. Sun Orange has that Sun Gold scent. ---- Next milestone Fruit set. |
April 9, 2018 | #13 |
Tomatovillian™
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Hi Barb - thank you for posting the picture. Your plants look good - their colour is really outstanding. Now we know that Sunorange is Tokita's "Improved Sungold" I am very interested to hear your thoughts on it. Nice to see it is so early. Good luck, and I'll watch for more pictures.
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April 10, 2018 | #14 |
Tomatovillian™
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Next picture I will put a cover over the pineapples and background noise so just the plants stand out.
They really are fast growers; took to the transplant and intense sun without issue. Thank you for contacting Tokita to verify their authenticity. ETA - April 10, 1 month and 8 days from sowing, Sun Orange has set fruit!!!! Last edited by Barb_FL; April 10, 2018 at 01:47 PM. |
April 10, 2018 | #15 |
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