Bring warm orange colour to a bowl of freshly picked tomatoes. Atomic Sunset is a modern Brad Gates variety with small, oval fruit and a sweet, fruity character.
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- 2026
Tomatoes for the kitchen
Atomic Sunset tomato seeds
Bring warm orange colour to a bowl of freshly picked tomatoes. Atomic Sunset is a modern Brad Gates variety with small, oval fruit and a sweet, fruity character.
Packet
15+ seeds
Fruit
Small, oval; orange when ripe
Kitchen
Salads, snacking and roasting
Why grow it?
A useful choice for gardeners who enjoy mixing tomato colours on the plate. Halve the fruit for a salad or roast a small tray to spoon over toast.
At a glance
Season
Mid-season; harvest timing depends on warmth and growing conditions
Support
Provide a cage or stakes
Harvest
Look for the ripe orange background and a little give
In the kitchen
- Fresh: Halve and toss with herbs, olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Roasted: Roast with garlic, then spoon over bread or pasta.
- On a platter: Pair with red and green tomatoes for contrast.
Growing notes
- Start indoors: Sow about 6–8 weeks before your planned transplant date. Provide warmth and bright light.
- Transplant: Harden plants off and wait until frost risk has passed and the soil has warmed.
- Care: Support the vines, water consistently at soil level and leave space for airflow.
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Tomato seeds CanadaCommon questions
Is Atomic Sunset an early tomato?
Plan for a mid-season harvest rather than relying on it as your earliest crop. A warm start and your local frost-free window matter.
Will every fruit look the same?
Fruit size and surface colouring can vary. Use ripeness and texture as well as colour when picking.
Flavour, colouring and harvest dates vary with growing conditions.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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