Sun Dipper Tomato

Sun Dipper is an indeterminate tomato with elongated orange fruit shaped for dipping and fresh eating. Ball Seed describes it as a climbing, upright plant suited to field and high-tunnel production, with strong yields of distinctive fruit. [Ball Seed](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=062000001049492) and [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/solanum-lycopersicum/common-name/tomato/) provide cultivar and species growing details. ##Botanical profile The fruit is easy to hold between the fingers and has a bright orange color. Plants grow about 60–84 inches tall and 36–48 inches wide; keep these mature ranges in feet when planning space. Ball Seed lists late spring and summer as the blooming season and notes that pruning to one or two leaders can increase fruit size to about 3–4 inches. ##Growing conditions Provide full sun and consistently moist, loamy, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water evenly, especially as fruit develops, and avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of fruit. Tomatoes can be grown in large containers, but this vigorous indeterminate selection is also suited to field rows and high tunnels. Support climbing stems with a cage or trellis. ##Harvest and use Harvest the orange, elongated tomatoes for fresh eating and dipping. As a warm-season crop, it offers fruit through the summer growing period. ##Maintenance Provide a sturdy support and guide the main stems as they grow. Ball Seed recommends pruning to one or two leaders when larger fruit is desired. Water consistently and remove damaged leaves as needed; allow fruits to ripen before harvesting.