Sungella produces small orange tomatoes that are generally larger than a typical cherry. Grow it for fresh salads, small slices and a warm splash of colour on the plate.
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Sungella tomato seeds
Sungella produces small orange tomatoes that are generally larger than a typical cherry. Grow it for fresh salads, small slices and a warm splash of colour on the plate.
Packet
15+ seeds
Habit
Indeterminate vine
Fruit
Small round orange tomatoes
Why grow it?
A useful size between bite-sized cherries and large slicers. Cut into wedges for a salad or halve for a tray of roasted tomatoes.
At a glance
Texture
Juicy fruit for fresh or cooked dishes
Support
Provide a cage, stake or trellis
Harvest
Wait for orange colour and slight softness
In the kitchen
- Salads: Cut into wedges and mix with herbs and cucumber.
- Small slices: Layer onto toast or a fresh cheese plate.
- Roasted fruit: Halve and roast with garlic and olive oil.
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.
Explore tomato seeds
Tomato seeds CanadaCommon questions
Is Sungella a dwarf variety?
No. Its fruit is small, but the plant is indeterminate and needs space and support.
Do the skins always peel easily?
No. Skin texture and peeling depend on ripeness and preparation. Use a small test portion if a recipe needs peeled fruit.
Fruit size, flavour 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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