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Features
Family
Solanaceae, Nightshade family, includes tomatoes, potatoes, petunias, nicotiana, Chinese lantern, and eggplant.
Native
Andes
Life Cycle
Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Cream Sausage Bush Tomato Seeds
Solanum lycopersicum
Creamy white to light yellow, oblong, 3'' long fruits. 'Cream Sausage' is a determinate type tomato.
Planting Tomato
Days to Maturity
80 days from transplanting
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
ΒΌ"
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | 36" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | ΒΌ" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 24" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24" |
| Germination | 5 β 10 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45Β°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70Β°β90Β°F. |
| Direct Sow | For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60Β°F. |
| Special Care | Do not mulch when weather is still cool; the roots of young plants need to be in soil that is warmed by the sun. When the weather warms up and plants are established, mulch to a depth of 2" or 3" with a material such as straw, leaves, or compost, to conserve moisture, reduce weed growth, and keep the roots warm. |
| Growing & Harvesting | "Cream Sausage' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when creamy white to light yellow, and have a slight give when gently squeezed. Include for all but green tomatoes: Tomatoes may also be picked at the βfirst blushβ stage, when 50% of the tomatoes' color has begun to change, and ripened at room temperature without decreasing flavor or nutrition. Picking often and early increases yield, and decreases the risk of cracking and pest damage. Ripe fruit left on the vine during rain or watering is more susceptible to splitting. About 1 month before the average first fall frost, clip all blossoms and undersized fruit off the plant, signaling to the plant to ripen whatβs left. Pick any unripe fruit before frost, and store them indoors in a single layer away from direct sunlight to ripen." |
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Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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21 reviews
- Jennifer B.Verified ReviewerRated 4 out of 5 stars11/13/26Learning curve
These seeds lasted me two years and gave me an excess of tomatoes.
Unfortunately, I had a huge learning curve with them, making me toss more than half of them due to severe cracking (the skins are SUPER thin- great for peeling!) and blossom end rot the first year. It happened on plants in three different locations/situations, which was crazy- I suspect it was just too wet for them that year. This year I paid more attention to feeding them properly, watering a bit less than the others and harvesting them shortly after they started to turn, and they were outstanding! Close to perfect germination over the two years. This year I grew three, one died off after its first crop and the other two went down swinging at the end of September (zone 7a/b, warm fall). Out of my 2.5 plants, I got 70 tomatoes (5 lbs, 15.9 oz). Makes for a great addition in salsa and canned whole tomatoes.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests11/13/26Hey Jennifer,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed experience with us! We really appreciate you sticking with the Cream Sausage Bush Tomato Seeds through that first year learning curve and coming back for round two.
It's awesome to hear that you figured out what worked best for your plants - adjusting your watering and feeding approach, plus harvesting at the right time made all the difference! That kind of persistence and willingness to adapt is what growing is all about. 70 tomatoes from 2.5 plants is seriously impressive.
Thanks again for choosing our seeds and for sharing such honest feedback about your journey with them.
Keep on growing π»
- Michelle O.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/23/26Exquisite Paste Tomatoe
Prolific, healthy and gorgeous. These made the tastiest pasta sauce. I'm definitely keeping these in my tomato rotation each year
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests8/24/26Hey Michelle,
We're so stoked to hear that your Cream Sausage Bush Tomatoes have been such a fantastic success! It's awesome that they were so prolific and healthy, and we love that they made the tastiest pasta sauce. That's exactly what we want to hear! Thanks so much for sharing and for making these a permanent part of your tomato rotation. Keep on growing π»
- Rachel S.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars8/12/26Will Try Again
First year planting this variety. This variety had an above average germination rate for me. The plants have tolerated the Tennessee heat and humidity well. Where a lot of my tomatoes have began to have blight. These have not really been affected nearly as bad and it has been a very wet year. My only issue is that they have split more than my other tomatoes, before they are ripe. I am going to give them another try next year with hopes of more success.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/17/26Hey Rachel,
We're so happy to hear that your Cream Sausage Bush Tomato Seeds had such an above average germination rate for you! It's awesome that the plants have handled the Tennessee heat and humidity so well, and we really appreciate you sharing that they've held up better against blight compared to your other tomatoes even with all that moisture this year. That's great to know! We totally understand the frustration with the splitting though, and we're glad you're planning to give them another try next year. We're rooting for you and hope you have even more success the second time around! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing π»
- Louise D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/22/26Amazing name, amazing tomato
I'll be honest - I bought these because the name made me giggle. The plants are now at least 4 feet tall and counting and the tomatoes are absolutely incredible. They don't make a ton of fruit but what they do make is so good. I was never a raw tomato girlie but my gosh these are tasty. Really small seed cavity so if you bite it whole, it doesn't goop everywhere. I'm absolutely growing these again next year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/23/26Hey Louise,
We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Cream Sausage Bush Tomato Seeds! Ha! We love that the quirky name drew you in - it definitely makes people do a double take! It's awesome that these plants are reaching such impressive heights and delivering those amazing flavors that converted you into a raw tomato fan! There's nothing better than a tomato that's so perfectly designed with that small seed cavity - no messy goop, just pure delicious tomato goodness! Your enthusiasm for growing them again next year tells us everything we need to know about how fantastic your harvest turned out! Thanks for sharing your Cream Sausage growing success and for giving us a good laugh about the name! Keep on growing π»οΈ
- Jasmine J.Rated 5 out of 5 stars6/6/26Consistent
These have done so well every single time I've grown them. Solid germination, growth, production, and flavor. They are pictured next to some Sun Golds here. These are a consistent winner and can put up with a lot (wind, disease) so they will stay in my rotation!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/10/26Hey Jasmine,
What a fantastic testament to the reliability of our Cream Sausage Bush Tomato Seeds! We love hearing about that consistent performance year after year - solid germination, growth, production, and flavor is exactly what every gardener dreams of. The fact that they can handle tough conditions like wind and disease makes them such garden champions! Your photo next to those Sun Golds really shows off their unique character. Thanks for sharing your consistent Cream Sausage tomato success with us! Keep on growing π»οΈ