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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
¼"
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | 36" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 24" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24" |
| Germination | 5 – 10 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°‒90°F. |
| Direct Sow | For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°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 “first blush” 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 what’s left. Pick any unripe fruit before frost, and store them indoors in a single layer away from direct sunlight to ripen." |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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Total 5 star reviews: 11 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 4
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18 reviews
- 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 🌻️
- 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 🌻️
- Jennifer M.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars5/26/26None came up
None of my seeds germinated. I’ve tried two different ways so far. I started other seeds and they came up fine. I tried in trays, winter sown and direct sown but not one so far and only about 10 seeds came in pack so kind of bummed. Beautiful package and I’ve had great luck with other seeds purchased.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/13/26Hey Jennifer,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- CarolVerified ReviewerRated 2 out of 5 stars3/4/26Stunted growth
These seeds were planted January 2nd. They are in a warm sunny southern window and under grow lights in the evening. They germinated quickly, grew to 2 inches and have not grown since. I should have these plants in the ground by now.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/15/26Hey Carol,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. It sounds like you're having a rough go. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance from your other review. Your feedback from that review and this one is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- ADRIENNEVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/18/26Okay Germination Rate/ Beautiful Tomatoes
I've grown these before from BI and was very pleased with them. They are especially pretty little yellow tomatoes. I started one pack this month that was packaged for 2025. It had 31 seeds in a 73 degree room with grow lights and 19 sprouted, so not the highest germ rate, but they were also year old seeds. I'll happily grow them again this summer!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/20/26Hey Adrienne,
We're so happy to hear you're growing our Cream Sausage Bush Tomatoes again! Those pretty little yellow tomatoes really are something special, aren't they? A 19 out of 31 germination rate isn't too shabby, especially considering they were year-old seeds - that's actually pretty solid! We're thrilled you're planning to grow them again this summer and can't wait to hear how this year's crop turns out for you. Thank you for choosing us again and for sharing your honest experience with these beautiful tomatoes. Keep on growing 🌻️